Unfortunately, like some of the earlier spin-offs set in this universe, its newest installment would be better if it abandoned the overarching plotlines the original series struggled to contain in its final seasons. Frankly, a show about Rick and Michonne should be just that: a show about Rick and Michonne. The reason these two became … Read more
Today, we received the sad news that iconic actor Carl Weathers passed away at 76. The man, the myth, the legend appeared in over 80 TV shows and movies throughout his storied career dating back to the early 70s. Most of us know him as Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise. Still, the NFL player-turned-actor … Read more
This weekend, Jade Bartlett’s Miller’s Girl, a thriller starring Martin Freeman and Jenna Ortega, hits theaters. The plot follows a gifted young writer (Ortega) who starts a creative journey when her teacher (Freeman) assigns a project that pulls them into a growingly intricate web. As boundaries fade and their lives become intertwined, the professor and … Read more
Not only was it a fine year for horror movies, but it was also punctuated by a variety of intriguing, interesting, enticing, and downright mesmerizing performances in them. From scenery-chewing villains to heartbreaking characters of tragedy, here are some of the best horror movie performances of 2023. Alyssa Sutherland (Ellie in Evil Dead Rise) Credit: … Read more
One of the best acting moments in 2023 is McEwen’s, after Jean says the words “I am a lesbian” for the first time to a random stranger. A lifetime of tension deflates in a single moment, and her emotions ambush her. She physically collapses with the disappearance of all that fear, laughing, crying, shivering with … Read more
Ridley Scott‘s highly anticipated Napoleon is now playing in theaters. If that weren’t enough to lure you off your couches this Thanksgiving, Napoleon features a talented cast led by the brilliant Joaquin Phoenix. Phoenix has entertained audiences since the ’80s—remember SpaceCamp?—and continues to flex his acting muscles in unique ways. In case you need more … Read more
Kenneth Branagh has one of those careers many in the industry likely envy. He’s good-looking enough to make women swoon but rugged enough to tackle darker roles. He writes. He directs. All, including Christopher Nolan, respect him. And he has fantastic hair. His latest venture, The Haunting of Venice, sees Branagh return to the Hercule … Read more
In a recent interview with Total Film, Wonka director Paul King teased the big musical numbers in Warner Bros.’ upcoming fantasy movie. King revealed he doesn’t really consider it a musical since the project felt “more like a movie with songs than a musical.” He also went on to praise Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet’s performance, … Read more
In my notes regarding Stanfield’s performance, I wrote “EYES.” Most of his directors—Jordan Peele and Boots Riley in particular—know the immense power of Stanfield’s big brown eyes. Whether trembling with suppressed fear in “Get Out” or gleaming greedily during telemarketing calls in “Sorry to Bother You,” Stanfield’s eyes communicate entire universes without a word. The … Read more
It feels like David Harbour has been a big name for years. Despite appearing in everything from War of the Worlds (credited as “Dock Worker,” but I’ve never found him) to The Equalizer, he only recently rose to prominence thanks to his terrific turn in Netflix’s Stranger Things. That’s not to say the man’s resume … Read more