From films about Play-Doh and Barbie to the Shrek ‘experience’, consumer capitalism has run out of ideasWhen it was announced last week that Margot Robbie will follow up the success of Barbie with a film based on Monopoly, my heart sank, did not pass go, and did not collect £200. Robbie’s production company will partner with Hasbro, just as the Barbie film was an initiative from rival toy company Mattel. Barbie was criticised for being little more than a 114-minute toy ad, but it did so well at...
It’s not new to note that Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1987 no-brainer action flick classic The Running Man, while pretty fun on its own merits, is a pretty lousy adaptation of the Stephen King story on which it’s based, from its leading man on down. Schwarzenegger has fun in the role, sure, trading quips with an excellent Richard Dawson, and running around in an outfit that makes him look like the model for the original box art of Mega Man. But he’s a far cry from King’s version of determined...
Even diehard fans of the 1987 Running Man, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, can’t be angry about this promising update on its long-teased remake: Edgar Wright is still aboard to direct and produce a new version of the Stephen King novel, and now we know it’ll star the in-demand Glen Powell (Twisters, Anyone But You). The announcement was made at CinemaCon 2024. According to Deadline, Wright—whose filmography includes Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World’s End, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Baby...
Glen Powell is lacing up his sneakers. The “Top Gun: Maverick” star will lead the cast of Edgar Wright‘s “The Running Man,” taking on a role played by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1987 cult favorite. The dystopian action film is based on a novel of the same name by horror maestro Stephen King, which he […]
Damien Chazelle was released from “movie jail” this afternoon after serving two years for the crime of directing Babylon. At CinemaCon, Paramount Pictures announced Damien Chazelle’s next movie would release in 2025. Ironically enough, it’s a movie about prison. Few bombs explode quite like Babylon did in 2022. Maybe it’s because the movie opens with a gaping elephant anus defecating right to the camera. Perhaps the only way to read such a shot is by assuming that its director, Damien...
No one has the confidence of Jerry Seinfeld. His supreme belief in himself oozes out of every mundane premise, slight irritation, and the half-cocked smirk that graces his lips when he comes upon one of his many hilarious observations. Every time a mere mortal raises the pitch of their voice and questions, “What’s the deal?” he only grows stronger. Only the hubris of a Seinfeld, a man flying too close to the toaster on wings made of Wild Berry frosting, would lead him to declare the movie...
New Movies Premiering in May 2024The month of May has an interesting mix of new films coming to theaters and streaming services ranging in everything from action, romance, horror, and biographical. It can be overwhelming trying to keep track of them all, but this guide will make it a bit easier. Here are 8 new […]
Stacker takes a look at 10 pop culture moments that destigmatized weed, using a variety of sources such as IMDb, CannabisNow, KQED, and more.
Load up for ten badass action movies you may have missed… There’s a well-worn genre that continues to attract the biggest audiences from the big screen right down to streaming. It’s action! From Cowboys to Commandos and everything in between, a good action film sets the pulse racing and provides audiences with a wild rollercoaster […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: 10 Badass Action Movies You May...
(Screaming Cow Records, digital, vinyl) River City Rebels have dropped their first recording in a decade, Pop Culture Baby, a brisk yet powerful four-song EP that proves they've still got their fingers on the pulse of punk. Between their 1999 formation in White River Junction and their 2014 separation, River City Rebels released seven albums and numerous singles, making Vermont proud by becoming one of the state's most successful rock bands of the early 2000s. Since their heartbreaking...
Does a Pop-Tart movie sound dumb? ‘It wasn’t my idea’
The new machine stands up from lying down, using moves that are anything but human.