Apparently Topher Grace has had enough time in his hands to edit all ten Star Wars films into an epic new “trailer.” For Grace, according to his tweet, it was all part of a fun weekend he spent with a friend, while the wives were gone somewhere. His inner fanboy came out, were all guilty of that every so often, this is very well-done, but I wouldn’t call it a “trailer” probably more like a brief summary of 25 hours worth of movies.
Read moreSteven Spielberg: “A Vote For ‘Green Book’ Was a Vote For Cinema Itself."
I know Steven Spielberg has been very adamant with his campaign to de-legitimize Netflix and to preserve the theatrical experience, but I found this little nugget, courtesy of Anne Thompson’s reporting, which gave me a little chuckle, because, apparently, Spielberg was quoted as saying that “a vote for ‘Green Book’ was a vote for cinema itself.”
Read moreRyan Reynolds Reveals the Method Acting That Went Into Playing Detective Pikachu
Consider me sold by the genius idea of having Ryan Reynolds voicing Pokémon’s most popular character Pikachu. Hell, at this point, I would watch Reynolds read the phonebook, the guy exudes charm and charisma with nastily delivered humor. Forget about the clear and concise attempt by Warner Brother to franchise the hell out of “Pokémon: Detective Pikachu,” the trailer makes it look like a potentially fun ride.
Read more“Green Book” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” Topped IMDb User Ratings in 2018
I don’t know how many more times I have to mention this, but despite the hate from critics, “Green Book” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” are at the top of audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb (among the Best Picture nominees).
Read more“Green Book” Producer Sent Angry Email To NBC Writer Who Criticized The Movie As Racist; She Has Decided to Publish His Letter on Twitter.
Green Book” producer Charles Wessler’s Oscar celebrations seem to have been short-lived as an email he sent to NBC News journalist Jenni Miller has surfaced courtesy of Miller’s Twitter account.
Read moreRotten Tomatoes REMOVES ALL user votes due to backlash over Captain Marvel's 27% Score
Rotten Tomatoes has changed its entire user opinion system because of the low ratings “Captain Marvel” has been getting from movie fans.
Read moreOscars in Tweets
I was on Twitter, tweeting my night away, I now feel like I didn’t experience anything but tweets during the Oscars. Moral of the story: Don’t tweet.
Read morePresident Trump Slams Spike Lee For Putting a “Racist Hit” On Him at the Oscars
These are truly fascinating times to live in. So much that has been parodied on SNL and The Onion, for years on end, has come full-circle and become reality these last few years, to the point where satire has taken a major hit. SNL is not that funny anymore because, quite frankly, we’re living in an SNL skit and with The Onion having been faced with major layoffs. not to mention filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, these satirically-based entities can't compete against today’s reality.
Read moreVisibly Angry Spike Lee Turned His Back to the Stage in Protest After “Green Book" Won Best Picture
“Driving Miss Daisy” is Spike Lee’s Vietnam, and “Green Book” gave him flashbacks.
Read more“Green Book" Crowned Best Picture at 91st Academy Awards; Critics Instantly Bash the Win as an “Embarrassment"
You can’t say I didn’t call it.
Read moreOscar Surprise: Netflix Releases Teaser for Martin Scorsese's The Irishman
Netflix surprised us during commercial break at the Oscars. The streaming giant released a teaser for Martin Scorsese’s upcoming Irish mobster saga “The Irishman.” sadly this “teaser” was accompanied sans footage, alas, we’ll have to take whatever we’re given, but, In the minute spot, the voices of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro can be heard with utterance of the line “I hear you paint houses.”
Read moreDisney film chief thinks Solo: A Star Wars Story reception was unfair
By all accounts, Disney and Lucasfilm’s second Anthology film “Solo: A Star Wars Story” was a box-office disappointment. There was already a troubled production where Ron Howard had to be hired to reshoot practically the whole film, after the firing of original directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller.
The mixed reviews that Solo garnered confirmed for many the doubt that was already very much at the forefront of this film’s pre-release buzz. This all resulted in a $392 million worldwide box-office intake, a very average result in terms of “Star Wars.”
Speaking to THR, Disney’s film chief Alan Horn expressed frustration over the reception “Solo” got:
“It’s always a challenge because — and I say this with love and respect for media — the thing about these big movies is they get a lot of attention, whether positive or negative. So when they don’t work, like Solo, the media says it’s a failure. I think it was a pretty good movie. It didn’t resonate as much as we’d hoped it would, but the press writes it up in a more negative way than I would. These are very high-profile movies. If Aladdin, which I happen to think is a terrific film, doesn’t work somehow, that’s big news and much bigger news than if a movie somewhere else, like The Kid Who Would Be King [at Fox,] doesn’t work.”
Donald Trump Wins Razzie Award for Worst Actor; Kellyanne Conway Wins Worst Supporting Actress.
Donald Trump, Melissa McCarthy and Holmes & Watson were the big “winners” at the 39th annual Razzie Awards, an annual celebration of the worst cinema has to offer.
Read moreFinal Oscar Predictions: “Green Book” Will Win Best Picture.
Cue in the outrage police. Peter Farrelly’s “Green Book” might set back the Oscars by a few years when and if it wins Best Picture at the 91st Academy Awards tonight. All the “progress” that happened with “Moonlight",” “12 Years A Slave,” and “Shape of Water” winning might be destroyed, according to wokers, of course. No diss intended to Farrelly’s lovely film, but the amount of hate it has garnered throughout awards season is enough to send Twitter into outrage-overdrive when Peter “I flashed Cameron Diaz" Farrelly and Nick “Muslims celebrated on 9/11” Vallelonga get on-stage to accept their award at around midnight EST (Yes, that’s when the Oscars will likely finish broadcast).
Read moreBarry Jenkins' Underwhelming “If Beale Street Could Talk" Wins Indie Spirit Awards
Consider me none-too-surprised, and unmoved, by the news that Barry Jenkins’ tepid love story “If Beale Street Could Talk” won Best Picture and Best Director at the 34th annual Indie Spirit Awards. The “Moonlight” writer-director’s adaptation of James Baldwin’s novel about racial injustice in America had beautiful photography, courtesy of James Laxton fine lenses, but could match its aesthetic prowess with thematic resonance. I am of the minority opinion when it comes to this film, alas, hopefully father time will make these sentiments age like fine wine.
Read moreJohn Wayne, Who's Been Dead For 40 Years, Sparks Social Media Outrage Over a 1971 Playboy Interview
Make no mistake about it, John Wayne was not a bleeding heart Liberal, but given the shocking reaction from some people this past week, it seems like progressive millennials really thought The Duke was one of their own.
Read moreStanley Donen, Director of “Singin’ in the Rain,” Dies at 94
I had just finished watching “The Band Wagon” when I heard the news that director Stanley Donen had passed away at the age of 94. Obviously, the aforementioned Fred Astaire musical wasn’t directed by Donen but it was clearly influenced by his majestic reinterpretation of what the musical should be like.
Read moreKevin Feige Claims That James Gunn's MCU Role Was ‘Blown Out of Proportion'
James Gunn's role in the MCU has been overblown by fans, according to Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige. There’s no discounting the fact that Gunn infused the “Guardians of the Galaxy” movies with his unique style and managed to create a sort of “Star Wars” inspired enterprise for the 21st century. With the Guardians success, the MCU quickly adopted Gunn’s brand of humor and action into their other movies as a result.
Read more‘Vice’ Director Adam McKay: Democrats Need to Get Rid of ‘Fools’ Like Feinstein, Schumer
Oscar-winning film director Adam McKay is disgusted with a viral video of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). He blasted the party on Friday night by saying the Democratic party should get rid of it its old guard, consisting of lawmakers such as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY).
Read moreComedian Brody Stevens Found Dead of Apparent Suicide
It was with great sadness that I heard the news today of stand-up comedian Brody Stevens’ apparent suicide at his L.A. residence.
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