Whether the headlines are about a director’s latest film or argument on set, one element stands out: the director is commonly a man. In fact,Vanity Fairreports: “There are about 23.8 male directors for every female director, a statistic that sharply drops for black female and Asian female directors. Out of the 57 black directors included, only three were female, and out of the 34 Asian directors, only three were female. Just one director was Latina....
When asked about her worst job,Andrea Riseboroughdidn’t hesitate to cite her experience working on Joseph Kosinski’sOblivion(2013).According to The Guardian, when pressed about her most unpleasant work experience, the actress replied: “Either shredding duck in a Chinese restaurant orOblivion.” This comparison between aTom Cruiseblockbuster and the raw restaurant task speaks volumes about the actor’s experience in the $120 million science fiction film. Her assessment of her time working alongside Cruise in the post-apocalyptic thriller is refreshingly honest and direct....
This article contains SPOILERS for Venom: The Last DanceVenom: The Last Danceis (for now) the end of theVenomtrilogy that started back in 2018’sVenomand continued with 2021’sVenom: Let There Be Carnage. This third cinematic outing for Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock/Venom has put a lot of emphasis on being the final chapter in this story, with the trailers highlighting lines like “we might not make it out of this” or “until the end,” highlighting that Venom and Eddie Brock might not survive the end of the movie....
Before Brie Larson was announced as Carol Danvers inCaptain Marvel, many a popular blonde-haired actress threw their proverbial hat into the right, hoping to play the character. Now thatCaptain Marvelis no longer an option, one of those campaigning for the superhero has turned sides, and wants to be let in on the DCEU. Yes, Katheryn Winnick has her sights set on Black Canary. Though, where Black Canary might first show up on the big screen is anybody’s guess....
Bridesmaidswas that rare female-led comedy that went on to be a huge box-office hit, established itself as an iconic addition to its genre, and made overnight stars out of its cast, particularly Melissa McCarthy. With such a formidable legacy to live up to, director of the movie Paul Feig recently revealed to Collider why making a sequel would be a difficult task. “Everybody thinksthey want a Bridesmaids sequel, and it could be fun, but I always have to say this: Bridesmaids works-you remember all the comedy stuff, that was great, but the reason that movie worked is because it was about Kristen Wiig’s character who was a very confident person before the movie began who has this total crash because her bakery goes out of business and everything falls apart in her life....
Civil Warhas made plenty of news over the weekend. The film has become divisive from various discussions regarding film politics or lack thereof, with some praising it and others panning it. The film’s most prominent headline might have been that it scored the biggest opening weekend for studioA24and the first time one of their films has opened at number 1 at the box office. Since its launch in 2012, the studio has gained a reputation among film fans as it is known for producing or distributing independent productionsfrom auteur filmmakersthat were outside the mainstream norms of Hollywood filmmaking....
TheMarvel Cinematic Universe(MCU) is heating up, and with the returns of Daredevil (Charlie Cox) and Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio) to shows streaming on Disney+, many are looking atthe remaining Netflix heroesto see who is next in line to make a comeback. Following the release ofEchoon Disney+, Marvel has stoked fan excitement by confirming that six of its Netflix shows —Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist,andThe Defenders— are officially canon. Each show has been added to the MCU Timeline on the Disney+ website, leading many to hope characters such as Jessica Jones and Luke Cage might be next to re-emerge....
Following the death of Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, interest has been reignited inConclave. The 2024 film, directed by Edward Berger, demonstrates the meticulous process behind selecting a new Pope, which the Catholic Church is preparing to do once an adequate amount of time has passed. The passing of the 88-year-old Pontiff led to a surge in viewership for the Oscar-winning film.Streaming increased by 283%, with nearly 7 million minutes watched around the globe, according to data fromLuminate, an analytics firm....
Daredevil: Born Againarrived on Disney+, ushering in a new chapter for the Man Without Fear on Disney+. While Daredevil is the star attraction, the series continues the tradition of theDefendersSaga by bringing in another street-level hero into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. WhereasDaredevilSeason 2 introduced The Punisher and Elektra,Daredevil: Born Again’s two-episode premiere introducesThe White Tiger. Created in the 1970s, White Tiger has a long and complex history within Marvel Comics, as five people have taken on the mantle....
The 1990s and early 2000s are filled with TV shows that are now incredibly adored and cherished —whether they be a mother-daughter relationship study, a high school melodrama, or even a teen vampire horror. The nostalgia of it all creates a quality to such cult shows of popular culture that make them remembered and irreplaceable amid newly released, more contemporary series. Buffy the Vampire Slayeris a 1997supernatural horror dramacreated by Joss Whedon....
Over the past few years, directorMichael Bayhas had a tendency to make smaller, more personal films in between installments of his monstrousTransformersfranchise. In 2013, he brought the incredible true story ofPain & Gainto theaters, before setting the box office on fire once again withTransformers: Age of Extinction. This year, the filmmaker brought us the harrowing true story of the soldiers who fought against terrorists in the Benghazi raid in13 Hours. This action-thriller debuts on Digital HD today, ahead of its Blu-ray and DVD release on June 7, and we have an exclusive preview that offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the production....
While many of the details surroundingAvatar 2remain secret, one thing we have known about the upcoming sequel for the longest time is that it will be delving into the deep and exploring the mysterious underwater world of the alien world, Pandora. Well, it looks like the cast and crew are taking this exploration very seriously, even getting a bit method with it, with producer Jon Landau sharing several images of the cast and crew preparing forAvatar 2by experiencing the underwater world of Hawaii....
Indeed, after years of waiting,Avatar 2, and the additional three sequels James Cameron has planned, are well underway. But much work still needs to be done. We heard that production had wrapped on the movies in November, but that was just for the extensive motion capture performances. Now, we have word that live-action filming for the long-awaited sequels is set to begin this spring in New Zealand. This latest update comes from producer Jon Landau, who has been promotingAlita: Battle Angel, which he andJames Cameronare producing....
