Initial reactions out of the world premiere of Abigail add even more hype to the horror film, setting the tone for 2024. Universal has a long history with vampire films, going back to the 1930s. Their latest, Abigail, offers a reboot of 1936’s Dracula’s Daughter, a hypnotizing work that still stands as one of the … Read more
The first reactions to Alex Garland’s Civil War have hit social media, with the vast majority praising the intensity of the film. What’s so civil about war anyway? Well, nothing, but if we’re talking about Alex Garland’s new movie, Civil War, there is a lot of common ground to be found, as social media’s first … Read more
Dune: Part Two first reactions praise the much-anticipated sequel as a jaw-dropping masterpiece, but is anyone surprised? Dune: Part Two made its world premiere in London today, and the first reactions to the highly anticipated sequel on social media are extremely positive, but I doubt that comes as a surprise to anyone. In a shock … Read more
Following the world premiere of Wonka, the first reactions praise the wacky and whimsical origin story of the eccentric chocolatier. While many rolled their eyes at the thought of a Willy Wonka origin story, the talent of those involved started to win people over. Writer/director Paul King achieved perfection with his Paddington movies and Timothée … Read more
Moore’s third character with Haynes, Gracie Atherton-Yoo exists more in a day-to-day stasis than anything resembling Cathy Whitaker’s hope. Neither a victim of the conservatism of her time like Cathy nor an avatar for contagion anxieties like Carol White, the lynchpin of “May December” is the constructor of her doomed fate. After her criminal affair … Read more
Jeff Nichols’ latest, The Bikeriders, is earning a lot of acclaim following its debut at the Telluride Film Festival. The 50th Telluride Film Festival is underway, with Jeff Nichols’ latest, The Bikeriders, setting the pace with rave reviews all around, with some even saying it is now officially part of the Oscar discussion. Now, where’s … Read more
Fifteen years ago this week, Christopher Nolan released a little movie called The Dark Knight which delivered what I consider the best comic book film to date. It’s a rare example of an anticipated Hollywood blockbuster that lives up to the hype, an exceptional filmmaking piece that has only improved with age. Everything here clicks. … Read more
Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones And The Temple of Doom (1984) sits in a weird place in the IndianaJones franchise. It ventures into darker territory, portraying a more sinister and supernatural side, trading Nazis for the creepy Thuggee cult. Even Spielberg himself has mentioned that it is his least favorite of the series. He should re-watch … Read more
Early reactions for Bong Joon-Ho’s upcoming mickey 17 have been overwhelmingly positive. The writer and director of Parasite and Snowpiercer helmed the sci-fi thriller. It “follows the story of Mickey 17, an ‘expendable,’ who is a disposable employee on a human expedition sent to colonize the ice world Niflheim,” reads the film’s synopsis. “After one … Read more
The first reactions to The Flash are racing onto social media, with fans calling the film an action-packed masterpiece of superhero cinema First reactions to The Flash are quickly racing onto social media. Select members of the press and guests of CinemaCon experienced DC’s latest superhero epic earlier this evening, with the movie garnering some … Read more