The Good It is always interesting when the premise of a show is based on the written word. The Bad This two disc set, Complete First Season only has 6 episodes! October Road: The Complete First Season is the story of Nick Garrett (Bryan Greenberg). After writing a best selling novel about the place that he grew up, he finds himself in the crosshairs of a lot of people angry at their portrayals when he returns home....
During a recent talk with Entertainment Weekly actor Orlando Bloom told the magazine what he was excited for in the upcoming sequel, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. In addition, producer Jerry Bruckheimer was asked if there was any truth to the rumors of Rolling Stones guitar player, Keith Richards, making an appearance as Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow father in the film. ‘‘There’s a huge sword sequence, which, if it isn’t the sword sequence that puts all sword sequences to bed, then I can’t imagine what anyone could ever pull out of the ether to top it....
In a not-so-surprising move, Netflix has officially renewed Outer Banks. The hit young adult series debuted earlier this year and proved to be a big success for the streaming service. As such, the Pogues will be returning for season 2. Unfortunately, for the time being, little has been revealed by way of official details. But the important thing for fans of the show is that it will indeed be coming back....
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank is an animated comedy that has more stars in it than a Hollywood sidewalk. The film is meant to be loosely based on Richard Pryor and Mel Brooks’ legendary movie Blazing Saddles, a 1974 comedy western that will forever be one of the funniest and most progressive films of its time. Despite everything the movie did for African-Americans in cinema (and it did a lot), it would not go over the same if it premiered today....
According to Variety, Pierce Brosnan is looking to shake and stir expectations taking on the gritty role of a kidnapper who pulls a family apart in the indie thriller Butterfly on a Wheel. Mike Barker will direct the pic, to be produced by Icon, Irish DreamTime and Infinity Feature Canada. Icon Entertainment Intl. has snapped up world rights to the thriller, penned by William Morrissey. The plot centers on a happy couple with a seemingly perfect life whose daughter is abducted....
When the punk rock band Sex Pistols stormed onto the British music scene, they forever changed the music world. Though their run only lasted from 1975 to 1978 initially, they helped kickstart the punk movement in the United Kingdom, and when they took to the stage in Manchester in 1974, they inspired an entire generation of upcoming bands. Without Sex Pistols, there would be no Joy Division or The Smiths. Their influence bleeds far and wide in contemporary punk culture, too, and many bands, including Green Day, can trace their artistic origins back to this one band....
Prey for the Devil is an upcoming horror film from Lionsgate. The plot concerns the Catholic Church, which reopens its exorcism schools in light of the global rise of demonic possession. Even though nuns are forbidden to perform exorcisms, Sister Ann (Jacqueline Byers) gets mentored in the art by a professor (Colin Salmon) who recognizes her gifts. From there, she’s thrust onto the spiritual frontline alongside fellow student Father Dante (Christian Navarro)....
Project Runway is currently airing its ninth season on the Lifetime network, with supermodel Heidi Klum returning as the show’s host. However, the network is currently shooting a new spin-off series, Project Runway All Stars, which will not be hosted by Heidi Klum. Here’s what a CW rep had to say, confirming Heidi Klum’s departure. Production is currently under way on the third episode of Project Runway All Stars’ eight-episode order....
Now playing in theaters, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is a rather faithful adaptation of the original Capcom video games. It combines elements from both Resident Evil 1 & 2 into one story, bringing in fan favorite main characters like Leon Kennedy. A rookie cop who partners up with Claire Redfield in Resident Evil 2, Leon is played by Avan Jogia in Welcome to Raccoon City. Jogia recently spoke with Deadline about stepping into the role of Leon Kennedy, one of the most popular characters of the Resident Evil series....
Rihanna is an international phenomenon, being one of the biggest names in music and owning a fashion empire that is ever-expanding. She has an effortlessly cool aura, which is evident in everything that she does, and this also extends to her work as an actor. Indeed, it’s not uncommon for singers to become actors, dipping their toes in film and TV work on-screen. In a way, a singer’s persona onstage serves as a natural foundation for acting....
While we’re not sure if this franchise will be back or not, it seems it may have found a new home. The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Lionsgate currently has the offer to beat for the rights to The Terminator franchise. The studio has bid $15 million, plus 5% of future revenue for the franchise rights. The Halcyon Group, which currently owns the franchise, named the studio’s bid the top “stalking horse” bid at this time....
The reality television series Live PD is making a return, according to reports from Deadline. The show will be making its first appearance since June 2020, with a few twists. First, the series will be going through a rebranding of sorts, with a new network hosting the program. Live PD is now On Patrol: Live, premiering on Reelz. The setup will be the same as its predecessor, with new episodes debuting on Friday and Saturday night, from 9 pm to 12 am ET....
Voices of the LGBTQIA+ community deserve to be front and center across popular culture and entertainment media. Representation goes beyond the mere understanding of, yes, non-cisgender and non-heterosexual individuals exist, but reminds others that they, too, have interesting stories to tell. There is undying importance for LGBTQIA+ people to see themselves in the media in a variety of forms as it defends the community against ignorance. Indeed, the representation of an LGBTQIA+ character actively works to destigmatize prenotions associated with queer spaces....
That’s a wrap on Lucifer as co-showrunner Joe Henderson has announced that the popular series is on its final day of filming. While it’s sad to see that the end is nigh, the good news is that the premiere date for season 5B on Netflix has finally been revealed, with the Tom Ellis-led series returning to the streamer with new episodes on May 28. It will all conclude with the sixth and final season, which Henderson is just now finishing up with the cast and crew....
Miramax has boarded Muchas Gracias, Bob Oppenheimer, a period romantic drama from producer Mark Gordon. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film centers on an American serviceman in the 1960s who is sent on an appeasement mission to a fishing town in Spain after a U.S. military plane crash results in the accidental detonation of four hydrogen bombs; in addition to his role with the locals, the serviceman also embarks on a relationship....
Mission: Impossible is a long-running action spy franchise revolving around Impossible Missions Force agent Ethan Hunt as he takes on threat after threat and conquers the impossible. Based on the TV series of the same name created by Bruce Geller, the film franchise began in 1996 and has spawned a total of six films, with two more on the way, as outlined by Screen Rant. While the franchise is known for its ensemble cast, the one staple character to appear in every Mission: Impossible film is Ethan Hunt, portrayed by Tom Cruise....
The Good One of Andy Garcia’s best films. The Bad A little slow in parts. I wonder how a film as rich and good as Modigliani slipped through the cracks? This tale of painter Amedeo Modigliani lassical in it’s telling of the man’s life. He is spurned by the family of the women he loves because he is a Jew. In his work, the one place where he feels he has the most control, he finds himself in competition with the likes of Picasso and Cocteau during one art history’s most important times....
Marvel’s Moon Knight has brought something new to the MCU, with an action-packed supernatural series that doesn’t have any real connection to any other Marvel project, for now. While this could be seen as a risk, like many other Marvel Studios Disney+ shows, Moon Knight has been another strong performer on the platform and after wrapping up its story last week has been revealed as having the most in-demand streaming premiere of the year to date across all platforms....
With horror films growing increasingly more popular New Line Cinema has big plans for their new A Nightmare On Elm Street DVD. In a story from Home Media Retailing, New Line will be reintroducing the film in a special edition DVD via it’s Infinifilm banner. Nightmare lovers will be able to “access behind-the-scenes documentaries, interviews and other extras as they are watching the film, so the bonus materials can be digested in context....
Many people know Academy Award-Winning actress Olivia Colman from doing just that: winning awards, whether it’s for The Crown, The Favourite, The Father, The Lost Daughter, or Tyrannosaur. Her career has been marked by her more serious and dramatic roles which put her in a position to win many awards, being nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars three times in the past four years. She won an award at literally every televised awards ceremony except SAG in 2018 for The Favourite....
