The cast of Space Cadet talk filming, including Poppy Liu’s seven-month pregnancy and incredible improvisational skills. Usually, when we see space in cinema, it’s usually accompanied by the word “opera” or “epic.” Enter Emma Roberts as a Florida Girl who wants nothing more than to get to space, and you’ve got Space Cadet, a lighthearted … Read more
Emma Roberts charms but the film’s silly approach to space makes the “zero stakes” nature extend into all elements of the story. PLOT: Tiffany “Rex” Simpson has always dreamed of going to space, and her “doctored” application lands her in NASA’s ultra-competitive astronaut training program. Will she get to the cosmos before she blows her … Read more
Rex graduated from high school with a full scholarship to college but stayed home when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. After that, she stayed home to support her father (Sam Robards). Somehow, ten years went by. At her college reunion, she begins to wonder what her life might have been like if she had … Read more
Sci-fi subgenres: heist, crime dramedy Dream writer: Steve Blackman (“Umbrella Academy”) The “Dune” of Kristen Wiig’s Dreams Kristin (“Palm Royale”) is writing something that isn’t a comedy. She’s concerned when she pitches the concept she’ll have to defend her choice. “Dune” is the type of story she’s envisioning, but maybe with a slightly comedic take. … Read more
If you made a list of every complaint that you ever heard from another player in “Friday the 13th: The Game” (whose original developer, IllFonic, handled this one as well), “Killer Klowns” would seem to provide some kind of experimental solution for each of them, however successful. Where a skilled Jason Voorhees was generally overpowered … Read more
Sigourney Weaver is in talks to join The Mandalorian & Grogu, which will be the first new Star Wars film since 2019. In a galaxy far, far away, no one can hear you scream…Sigourney Weaver — who is certainly no stranger to sci-fi — is reportedly in talks to join the cast of The Mandalorian … Read more
Disney’s Space Mountain movie is still happening, as the studio has tapped Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec to pen the script. In case you’ve forgotten (I certainly did), Disney has been developing a Space Mountain movie based on the popular theme park attraction. It’s been a while since we last heard about the project, but … Read more
The next Transformers movie is launching its promotional campaign in an extremely literal way: The first trailer for the movie will supposedly debut in space. Truth be told, I do not fully understand what that means. (Hopefully I do not have to go to space to watch it; I specifically became a film critic because I was … Read more
In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Scream Factory has announced that the cult classic horror comedy will finally be released on 4K Blu-ray for the first time. The 1988 movie will be available to purchase on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc and on Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray Steelbook … Read more
I also found it incredibly curious that Sukjin Han, a crew commander for one of the Mars simulations, was the only interviewee, be it study participant, scientific expert, astronaut, or family member—to concede that in order for a manned mission to Mars to actually succeed, there will need to be some self-sacrifice on the part … Read more