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Awesome Cheese: Lockout (2012)

brettstevens | Jul 9, 2019 | 0

I’ve been a fan of Luc Besson’s work since the Transporter films. There was something refreshing about them at a time when those kinds of movies were beginning to go out of fashion, becoming far more focused on the big set pieces and special effects than the more character-driven action films of...

Alien Nation Remake “Paused” by Disney

brettstevens | Jul 6, 2019 | 0

Disney has taken Jeff Nichols off the case. The Hollywood Reporter reports that in the wake of the Disney-Fox merger, they’ve decided to shelve his long-gestating remake of the iconic 80s movie Alien Nation, which Jeff Nichols, the acclaimed director of Mud (which starred Matthew McConaughey at th...

Wachowskis Rumored to Helm New Matrix Movie

brettstevens | Jun 29, 2019 | 1

The Wachowskis may be taking the red pill once again. According to Discussing Film, the acclaimed directors are preparing to film a new entry in the landmark Matrix franchise for a rumored 2020 production start. This would be a homecoming of sorts for the pair, who last worked with Warner Bros. on t...

REVIEW: Ivan Ortega’s The Last Jedi Re-Edit

brettstevens | Jun 24, 2019 | 0

I’ve never been one to seek out fan productions. I come from the George RR Martin school of thought which says that creating derivatives of well-loved proprieties isn’t instructive for aspiring artists and that they should spend their time creating their own IP. However, I can’t deny that ...

REVIEW: Men in Black: International (2019)

AlexGherzo | Jun 15, 2019 | 0

Men in Black: International is an unfunny comedy, a thriller that doesn’t thrill, a mystery with an obvious answer, and a science fiction movie with bad special effects. On top of all this, it manages to sap all the considerable charm out of Chris Hemsworth, a likable and charismatic star who ...

Netflix Orders Jurassic World Animated Series

brettstevens | Jun 7, 2019 | 0

Netflix is about to discover that life finds a way. IGN reveals that the streaming giant has ordered an animated series entitled Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, which will focus on a group of teenagers who have been stranded on the iconic Isla Nubar. The latest animated attempt at the franchise is ...