Tag: Catwoman
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‘Catwoman’ Changed Halle Berry’s Life, and Not Because It Bombed
Catwoman needs no introduction. Its reputation as one of the worst films ever made was established practically from day one, and its dismal performance at the global box office ($82 million from a $100 million budget) killed any chances of it becoming the next big franchise. It didn’t help that it released the same summer…
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After ‘The Matrix’, Carrie-Anne Moss’ Next Sci-Fi Flick Was a Major Flop
When we were first introduced to Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity in 1999’s The Matrix, we were blown away for a number of reasons. The first thing that most people who are familiar with her work know is that she is an incredibly versatile and gifted actor. She also has an on-screen presence that is even…
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Rob Young, Oscar-Nominated Sound Mixer of ‘Unforgiven,’ Dies at 76
Rob Young, the Oscar-nominated sound mixer of “Unforgiven,” died June 11 in Albi, France from complications of a fall he sustained during a trip to Morocco. He was 76.Young was a sound mixer in the feature film industry for nearly 40 years, earning an Oscar nomination in the category of Best Sound for Clint Eastwood’s…
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Why Halle Berry Doesn’t View Catwoman As An Utter Failure
There’s no denying that Halle Berry’s “Catwoman” was a spectacular failure — critically, commercially, etc. — but it’s still been incredibly frustrating to watch Berry try to defend the film over the years. For the record, there’s very little to defend, but did Berry really deserve as much flack as she got? The actor has…
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Sharon Stone To Play Villain Victoria Kord In ‘Blue Beetle’ Movie
It’s been great to see Warner Bros. and DC Films expand their superhero tent to include the first Latino-led Dceu feature film with Angel Manuel Soto’s “Blue Beetle.” Blue Beetle is a quirky comic book character that fans have long desired for a live-action adaptation. The solo film was originally being developed as a streaming…
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The Catwoman Storyline The Batman Borrows Straight From The Comics
Warning: spoilers follow for “The Batman.”In the world of comic book adaptations, very few rely on just one source of inspiration. After all, many of the most iconic heroes have adventures that span decades. This truth couldn’t apply better to our favorite late-night vigilante, Batman, who first debuted in 1939 — and Catwoman, who emerged…
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Halle Berry Would Like To Play Storm Or Catwoman Again, Please
Halle Berry is a very talented actress and I love her work. I’ll just say that right away to avoid any confusion. She’s an Emmy and Academy Award-winning actress, and she’s wonderful. That said, her luck with the superhero franchise hasn’t been good. Berry played the title role in the 2004 film “Catwoman,” which was…
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Zoë Kravitz Studied Real Cat Fights to Play Catwoman in ‘The Batman’
Whether played with slinky sensuality by Michelle Pfeiffer in “Batman Returns” or as a high-rise-scaling vixen by Halle Berry in “Catwoman,” Selina Kyle is best identified by her feline agility in a crisis. That same catlike prowess extended to Zoë Kravitz’s turn as Catwoman in Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” coming out next year from Warner…
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Halle Berry Wants To Direct A Catwoman Remake
In an interview with Jake Hamilton, renowned actor Halle Berry stated that she would love to direct “Catwoman.” For context, Berry was discussing her directorial debut “Bruised” with Hamilton and how her own portrayal of Catwoman back in 2004 was a complete flop. We’re talking 9% on Rotten Tomatoes with an average rating of 3.1…
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Superhero Bits: Halle Berry Knew ‘Catwoman’ Would Be Bad, ‘The Falcon and the Winter’ Soldier Resumes Shooting & More
Want to know the Supergirl stunt team’s fitness routine? Which awards did Watchmen win from the 2020 Television Critics Association awards? Did you hear Halle Berry knew Catwoman was going to be bad while she was still shooting? Want to see an extended documentary on the making of The Dark Knight trilogy? What did Kevin…