Tag: Chad Stahelski
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A John Wick 2 Stunt Gone Wrong Cut An Entire Car In Half
The “John Wick” franchise isn’t just a montage of John Woo-inspired gun-fu combat sequences. The series has used just about everything imaginable to craft intense action scenes, from dogs to, as was the case with “John Wick: Chapter 4,” fast-moving vehicles. In fact, cars and other forms of transport have been utilized by franchise director…
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‘John Wick: Chapter 4’: The Hidden Meaning of the Staircase Sequence
You may not have realized it from the poster alone, but John Wick: Chapter 4 arguably has just as many references to mythology as Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Wonder Woman, and 300, the likes of which peak in both subtlety and significance during the instantly iconic staircase sequence preceding the film’s climax. While not…
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‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Ending Explained: Does Wick Earn His Freedom?
The John Wick franchise has been one of the few modern sagas that has maintained a consistent level of quality throughout every installment. Considering the level of anticipation that Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski face with each film and the expectations to top their previous stunts, John Wick: Chapter 4 had a lot to…
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How A Quirky French Indie Romcom Gave John Wick 4 One Of Its Best Fights
The “John Wick” movies are a masterclass in worldbuilding, expanding the scope of the story and fleshing out the world the characters live in without forcing an expanded universe from the get-go. Each film introduces new ludicrous elements of this heightened world of international assassins, yet it never breaks verisimilitude.Likewise, by expanding the world, the…
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‘Highlander’: Chad Stahelski Says His Henry Cavill-Starring Reboot Will Keep “Elements” Of The TV Series & Might Lead To Spinoffs
While it doesn’t appear that a “John Wick 5” is in the works at this moment, filmmaker Chad Stahelski has plenty on his plate to keep him busy. Perhaps the biggest film he has in development is the “Highlander” reboot that is expected to star Henry Cavill (someone who has gone from too many franchises…
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Chad Stahelski’s ‘Highlander’ Reboot Is Inspired by the Films and the TV Show
After the box office success of John Wick Chapter 4, director Chad Stahelski is finally focusing on Highlander. While the details of the project are scarce about the Henry Cavill-led remake, the director is finally opening up about what fans can expect. The news of the project first broke in 2021 and make perfect sense…
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Once Upon A Time, Keanu Reeves Almost Played Spike In A Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Movie
The big movie studios opted out of San Diego Comic-Con 2023, meaning the event didn’t have all the air sucked up by the next big Marvel Cinematic Universe news for once. One of the most exciting announcements was “Lazarus,” a new sci-fi thriller anime from Shinichirō Watanabe and Studio Mappa.The announcement came with a teaser…
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‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Had a Much Different Final Scene, but Test Audiences ‘Preferred the Ambiguous Ending’
[Editor’s Note: The following story contains major spoilers for “John Wick: Chapter 4.”]John Wick is dead, right?“John Wick: Chapter 4” director Chad Stahelski spoke to Empire magazine about the ending originally shot for the film, which indicated to audiences that John Wick was very much still alive. In the final theatrical version, John Wick appears…
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‘John Wick 4’ Shot an Ending Where It’s ‘Very Clear He’s Still Alive,’ but Test Audiences Weren’t Happy: They ‘Preferred the Ambiguous Ending’
Is John Wick actually dead? It’s the question every Keanu Reeves fan was asking after “John Wick: Chapter 4” opened in March. The film ended with John’s presumable death after competing in a duel to free himself from the High Table. John gets shot in the third round of the duel and seemingly dies on…
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‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Originally Had a Different Ending
When John Wick: Chapter 4 hit cinemas earlier this year, if you had asked movie-goers to explain what had happened at the film’s conclusion, you may have heard varying responses. While the seemingly obvious answer is that the Keanu Reeves played, titular hero finally met his end after freeing himself from all debts and commitments,…