Author: Mark Salcido

Alien: Romulus is around the corner, and questions come with every new installment in an I.P. How will this version differ from the others? Will this respect the source material? How much of the lore do I need to know beforehand? All legit questions in our sequels, prequels-filled entertainment, and the latest Alien movie is no exception. Fede Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus is said to occur between the events of 1979’s Alien and 1986’s Aliens, but it’s ideal to find out if doing some homework on the movies from the Alien franchise is required. The film is the seventh film in…

1996’s Twister was a cultural phenomenon that took everyone by surprise. The disaster film had the DNA of many of its predecessors with a 90s flair that gave it a distinct look. Millennials and above deem this movie a classic with its subtle humor, neat camera tricks, and not-too-shabby special effects/CGI. Now it appears that WB hopes to catch lightning in a bottle twice with filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung’s Twisters. The film has all the markings to be a summer blockbuster; however, a couple of things dampen the chances of Twisters reaching the heights of the 1996 movie directed by…

I’m going to come out of the gate and say that I love the Mad Max franchise. George Miller created this vivid look at a post-apocalyptic world through exciting characters, designs, and fantastic action with practical effects. Max Rockatansky’s story is almost mythical, with Miller using little to make that happen. He’s been able to use the idea of society crumbling and one man surviving to convey a message there is a sliver of hope and justice during the fall of men. Miller showcases this through Max and four movies, yet now he gives another go, only this time with…

Stunt work is another form of art in filmmaking. The power to craft entertaining action set pieces and those performing these feats is essential to cinema. It takes a lot of experience to know how to fall, fly, crash, and dive in a manner that will cause minimal damage. While some build a life-making memorable stunt work in cinema, others have gone on to impact the craft more. Former stuntman and now filmmaker David Leitch understands the importance of the art of stunt work and found a way to utilize his knowledge for his latest film, The Fall Guy. Though…

If you’re a fan of horror films, then you’re well aware of the Happy Death Day movies. The Christopher Landon movies are a great addition to the comedy-slasher genre and have built a fanbase over time. Starring Jessica Rothe in a Groundhog Day-like scenario, the franchise holds two films under its belt, and many have been waiting and hoping for a third movie to complete the trilogy. Rothe has not wasted time exploring other options as she co-stars in Mortiz Mohr’s upcoming directorial debut, Boy Kills World, but the thought of another Happy Death Day 3  has not left her…

Mortiz Mohr’s Boy Kills World is approaching its release date fast, and the movie can’t be here soon enough. The ultra-violent, action-filled film is guaranteed to have something for everyone who’s a fan of the one-man army genre. Mohr gathered an impressive cast of actors to tell the story of revenge with a hilarious comedy twist behind it. Starring Bill Skarsgård as Boy, the character has to go through a sea of henchmen to reach his main target, the Van Der Koy family. Brett Gelman, Michelle Dockery, Sharlto Copley, and Famke Janssen, the group’s mother, play the Van Der Koys.…

Famke Janssen has had a long and steady acting career for years and shown no signs of slowing down. The actress has been in hit movies such as GoldenEye and Marvel’s X-Men franchise – where she played Jean Grey, a role that many have associated her with over the years – leading fans to wonder if she’ll appear in Deadpool & Wolverine AKA Deadpool 3. Her part in the X-Men films helped shape how the general audience views the well-known comic book as the actress was able to put her signature on the role. Fan speculation for the movie has…

It’s really easy to compare Monkey Man to certain action films released in the past decade. Those films display heart-stopping brutal fights and action set-pieces but still manage to make something of their own. Dev Patel’s directorial debut seeks to uplift the “one-man army” genre while introducing audiences unfamiliar with Indian culture. We get a movie that’s an art-house John Wick/Raid combo that communicates human rights while showcasing Patel’s talent as a director and an eye for making action genuinely cinematic. Monkey Man, directed by and starring Patel, is a story of one man seeking revenge for the death of…

Boy Kills World is the feature debut of German director Mortiz Mohr, and the film looks promising. The ultra-violent tale of a man hellbent on revenge is seen as an action/comedy with small portions of comic and videogame-like DNA. Not based on any known IP, the movie is sure to have a level of originality that many major studio productions lack. The cast features the likes of  Bill Skarsgård, Famke Janssen, Jessica Rothe, Andrew Koji, and many others who guarantee the audience a wild ride worth getting on. However, Mohr’s vision of this dystopian future world would not come to…

Sam Raimi has been linked to Marvel and the MCU since the early 2000s, with films like the Spider-Man trilogy and, most recently, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. Fans of Raimi have been waiting and hoping that the director might return to working with Marvel Studios on one of the long-developing projects. Some rumors have even suggested that Raimi is the top choice to direct Avengers: Secret Wars. Sam Raimi was attending this year’s WonderCon, amidst the buzz surrounding his latest project, Boy Kills World, we couldn’t resist delving into the longstanding rumors – and Raimi finally addressed…