Consider this mostly a well written out rumor right now, but this could have been a massive development in the cinematic world, had it all come to pass. Apparently, MGM had at least explored the possibility of selling their newest James Bond film, No Time to Die, to a streaming service. As the COVID-19 pandemic keeps theaters closed, that ... READ MORE
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Earlier in the week, a Trailer dropped for News of the World, a longtime presumed Oscar frontrunner for this year. Starring Tom Hanks, he reunites with filmmaker Paul Greengrass for a movie that seems to check all of the Academy Award boxes. Period piece? Check. Big star? Check. Timely aspects? Check. It all lines up for something voters ... READ MORE
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Hot on the heels of the Teaser Trailer arriving about two weeks ago, Netflix has now opted to drop a Full Trailer for their big Academy Awards pony, Mank. The film is almost certainly going to have major Oscar appeal, but beyond that, this looks like a trip down memory lane for a classic Hollywood tale, as only David Fincher can do it. If ... READ MORE
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Zany holidays have long been a staple of cinematic comedies. That being said, it’s almost always Christmas that gets the attention, leaving Thanksgiving largely in the dust. It’s a missed opportunity, too, as Thanksgiving dinners are notoriously full of awkward conversations, unfortunate political debates with a crazy relative ... READ MORE
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While Disney and Pixar (and to a lesser and more independent extent, GKids) are seen as the masters of cinematic animation, don’t sleep on Netflix. Last year saw them burst into the Best Animated Feature race at the Academy Awards, and this year, the streaming giant is again gunning for Oscar attention. This time around, their vehic ... READ MORE
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Another big Netflix contender has thrown off the curtain of mystery today, folks. Yes, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, the cinematic adaptation of August Wilson’s beloved play, now has a Trailer attached to it. The vehicle for Viola Davis has long been considered an Oscar player, but following the untimely passing of Chadwick Bosema ... READ MORE
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A few days ago, a Trailer dropped for a documentary that music fans are going to want to pay attention to. It’s for the doc Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You, the latest collaboration between Bruce Springsteen and Thom Zimny. This time, Zimny is capturing Springsteen and the E Street Band collaborating on a new studio album, ... READ MORE
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Mixing comedy and drama while making a political point is a tough nut to crack. As much as people like Adam McKay and Aaron Sorkin are good at making you angry and making you laugh in equal measure, there’s always folks who will take them to task for that approach. Moreover, there’s tons of storytellers out there who just can& ... READ MORE
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Yesterday, the nominees for the 74th annual Tony Awards were announced. Honoring Broadway’s best, it comes as the industry is shut down due to COVID-19, reminding us all that the film industry isn’t the only one feeling the brunt of Coronavirus. COVID may have shut down the theaters, but the show will go on, Tony-wise. In term ... READ MORE
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One of the first things that sticks out to you about Cooper Raiff’s movie Shithouse (or S#!%house, for those who prefer not having the curse right there in front of you) is the title. Simple put, the name of this film is terrible. It suggests a different sort of flick, a much worse one, too, as Raiff has crafted something emotional, ... READ MORE
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