Category: Movie News

  • Every Failed Van Helsing Reboot, From Tom Cruise to Channing Tatum

    Abraham Van Helsing was first introduced in Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula. Inevitably, the character made his way into the 1931 Universal feature Dracula, portrayed by Edward Van Sloan (who would reprise the role in Dracula‘s Daughter in 1936). In the original novel, Helsing’s presence is only requested by the main characters because of his…

  • ‘Supernatural’s Biggest Unresolved Plotlines the Winchesters Forgot About

    After 15 long years, Supernatural finally ended near the end of 2020. Throughout 15 seasons, Supernatural’s mythology became more complicated and convoluted, going through multiple showrunners and creative teams, which made it hard to remember every plot thread. Well, hard for the writers. Fans, on the other hand, have been pretty good about pointing out…

  • 7 Best New Movies To Watch on Max in February 2024

    A few TV shows will premiere new seasons on Max in February 2024, including the final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Season 2 of Tokyo Vice. Although having new episodes to binge seems enough of a reason for subscribers to keep up their high spirits, several worthwhile films are joining the streaming platform this…

  • Ian McKellen Was Not the First Choice for Gandalf in Lord of the Rings

    It’s no secret that Gandalf the Grey is one of Sir Ian McKellen’s finest and most memorable roles. However, did you know that the acclaimed actor wasn’t the first choice for the part? It’s a bit of a formidable chunk of lembas bread to swallow, as Ian McKellen’s impeccable performance in Peter Jackson’s The Lord…

  • Mark Hamill Was Uncredited in Hollywood’s First Space Video Game Adaptation

    Mark Hamill has embodied several roles over his career. The most prominent, of course, is Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise (a role he almost lost to Robert Englund.) Others remember him for providing the voice of Batman’s archenemy the Joker, and serving as a foil to the late, great Kevin Conroy. Recently, he…

  • Days of Heaven review – Malick’s early masterwork heralds a rarefied visionary

    The director’s rereleased 1978 film revealed some of the authorial signatures that would underscore a film-making career punctuated by a two-decade disappearanceTerrence Malick’s richly achieved early film from 1978 is now rereleased; it is a tragic romance and slo-mo melodrama which appeared five years after his debut, and after which Malick mysteriously vanished from public…

  • Berlin Generation Opener ‘Last Swim’ Boarded by Indie Sales (Exclusive)

    Sasha Nathwani’s feature film debut “Last Swim,” which opens the Generation 14plus competition at the Berlin Film Festival, will be represented for worldwide sales by Indie Sales.Set over a hot summer day in London as the high-school year is ending, the film follows British-Iranian teen Ziba as she leads her friends on an eventful journey…

  • Senegalese feature ‘Demba’ acquired for sales ahead of Berlinale debut (exclusive)

    France’s The Party Film Sales has acquired worldwide sales rights on Mamadou Dia’s Demba, ahead of the film’s world premiere in Encounters at the Berlinale.It is the second feature from Senegalese filmmaker Dia, after 2019’s Nafi’s Father.Demba follows a 55-year-old man near retirement – whose mental health is deteriorating after the death of his wife…

  • Best Horror Movies Coming to Shudder in February 2024

    For the shortest month of the year, Shudder made sure to pack its streaming catalog with a plethora of new horror movie additions. In addition to four new Shudder Original releases this month, Valentine and Queen of the Damned will be available to stream on Shudder for February only, so if you’re looking for a…

  • The Real Man That Inspired Some Of Frank’s Weirdest It’s Always Sunny Moments

    The main characters of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” are so outrageous they seem like they couldn’t possibly be based in real life, and Frank is perhaps the strangest of them all. Portrayed by the incomparable Danny DeVito, Dennis and Dee’s millionaire father chooses to move into their friend Charlie’s tiny apartment and leave his…