Superficial Changes Made for Expediency When adapting a novel, even one as succinct as The Long Walk, concessions to the new medium and the expectations that come with them will naturally lead to omissions, a condensing of events, and the compositing of characters. We do not wish to exhaustively list every such change made to […]

Forget brat summer — Charli XCX is working on film star fall. Following hot on the heels of playing herself in the Gen Z comedy series Overcompensating, the British pop star hit the Venice film festival with 100 Nights of Hero, a fashion-forward fantasy romance from Julia Jackman. Then came the Toronto International Film Festival, […]

Marlon Wayans traded in protein shakes for punchlines as he slimmed down to revive his iconic role in Scary Movie 6. After bulking up to play a pro footballer in the upcoming horror film Him, the actor, 53, did the reverse to bring back his fan-favorite character Shorty Meeks. “Physically, I like to endure some […]

The leading role in the original “Star Wars” film was a doubled-edged lightsaber for Mark Hamill as it launched him into stardom but stopped his movie career from soaring any further. In a interview with The Hollywood Reporter published Sept. 11, the 73-year-old actor said he believes his breakthrough role also cost him movie roles […]

The long-awaited BioShock movie will adapt the series’ first game, its producer has confirmed, as work on the film’s script continues. Netflix announced plans for a movie version of 2K Games’ beloved franchise back in 2022, following earlier, discarded plans for a BioShock movie that stretch back almost two decades. But recent years have seen […]

Netflix fans are told they should stream the ‘best war movie ever’ after the release of the new Charlie Sheen documentary. It is an Oscar-winning ‘classic’, often compared to his father’s own ‘masterpiece’. The actor finds himself back in the limelight following the publication of his memoir and the Netflix doc, a two-part film, released […]

Movie lovers have been left devastated after viewing a ‘harrowing’ true story that will remain etched in their memories for months to come. Film enthusiast Eccy Reviews, who shares must-watch movies and series on his social media channels, has discussed Land of Mine which is accessible on BFI Player. You can alternatively stream it via […]

The My Hero Academia live-action movie has received a major production update, sparking renewed excitement for the long-awaited adaptation. First announced several years ago, the project has steadily moved forward under Netflix and Legendary Entertainment. With a new writer now officially on board, the film is taking its next significant step toward becoming a reality. […]

In an early scene from “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” the blisteringly obtuse Nigel Tufnel asks his wife a question after he and his bandmates have reunited after many years: “I don’t know whether this was a good idea or not.” Fans may ask that very same question after an albeit mercifully short sequel […]

“It’s just garbage. It’s made by trashmen for trashmen.” Todd Rohal is discussing his newest film, and while most publicists might bristle at his sales pitch, “Fuck My Son!” is not most films. Based on a subversive French comic book by Johnny Ryan, an overbearing mother (Robert Longstreet) kidnaps a woman (Tipper Newton) with the […]