Film Review: ‘Doctor Strange’
In the increasingly cookie-cutter realm of Marvel comic-book movies, a little strange goes a long way. Although Marvel Studios’ “Doctor Strange” offers very few insights into the childhood of its main character, applying what we know about bullying on American...
Jack O’Connell to Star in Alexander McQueen Movie
“Unbroken” and “Money Monster” actor Jack O’Connell is set to star in a movie about fashion designer Alexander McQueen to be directed by Andrew Haigh, best known for “45 Years.” Pathe will distribute the film in the U.K., France and Switzerland, and will handle sales...
Peter Jackson and ‘Lord of the Rings’ Team Set Next Project With Universal and MRC
Peter Jackson and his “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” team have found their next pic with their long-in-development adaptation of “Mortal Engines.” Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens will co-write the film with Christian Rivers directing. The movie is...
How A Trump Presidency Would Ruin The Long-Term Future
From the climate to the economy to terrorism, the effects of Trump’s policies would haunt the world long after he left office. “We’re only looking at four years.” So said Ben Carson about the possibility of Donald Trump turning out to be...
Cobie Smulders Visits U.S. Army Base For Jack Reacher 2 Screening
The Jack Reacher franchise is about an all-American hero to whom America itself is an alien landscape. Born overseas to a military father, the title character visited the U.S. only to attend West Point then promptly re-entered the army himself, serving across the...
‘Rogue One’s’ Trailer Helps It Rule Social Media Buzz
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” dominated social media buzz last week, thanks to the release of its full trailer on Oct. 13, with more than 228,000 new conversations, according to media-measurement firm comScore. The trailer focuses on Felicity Jones’ Jyn Erso and her...
Kevin Costner Eyes Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Molly’s Game’ With Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba
Kevin Costner is in talks to join Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba in STX’s “Molly’s Game.” Aaron Sorkin is making his directorial debut with Chastain on board to play Molly Bloom who, after failing to make the Olympic team, decides to take a year off before law school...
Keegan-Michael Key Forecasts a Donald Trump Presidency in Joss Whedon’s Video
Joss Whedon’s political action committee Save the Day has released a new video warning of a Donald Trump presidency in which Keegan-Michael Key plays a weatherman giving an apocalyptic vision of the future. The video, called “Weatherman,” is directed by Whedon...