Author: Mark Salcido

It appears that the hierarchy of the box office won’t be a thing for Black Adam after all. It’s being reported that the vast-budget DC Film starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is looking to lose $100 million at the box office. Despite the star power, the action, and even the appearance of a long-missed DC superhero, Black Adam couldn’t cut it in theaters. Unfortunately, it looks like Warner Bros. is going to feel the sting of that one. The titular antihero, Black Adam, brought Johnson’s character to the forefront of the movie alongside other DC superhero characters like Doctor Fate,…

HBO Max has been in the pop culture zeitgeist since 2020 and has undergone a significant amount of change over the years. From direct to streaming releases to blockbusters to several of their programs vanishing into the ether, HBO Max is always in the news. Now, more information has come out involving the newly formed Warner Bros. Discovery and its plans for the streaming service. CNBC reports that executives at Warner Bros. Discovery have finally decided on the new name for their excellent streaming service. Are you sitting down? Well, folks, you can throw out any HBO Max branded items…

The final season of CW’s hit show The Flash is upon us as we finally know when the ninth season will premiere. Fans of the Arrowverse series have been patiently waiting to see how the show will end. The long-running show has been watched by audiences ranging from die-hard comic book fans to those with a passing knowledge of the DC superhero. The Flash is set to premiere its final season Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 8/7c. This timeslot will play ahead of the midseason premiere of CW’s other hit show, Kung Fu. We also know that The Flash’s final…

Bones and All. The latest from Luca Guadagnino hits all the markings of a coming-of-age love story. A lead character on a journey of self-discovery …check. Love found along the way …check. A road trip where the answers lay ahead…check. A story circling cannibalism that is a statement or underlying message on addiction – check – with a side dish of what the f**k. That’s something rarely used in today’s cinema but still engaging nonetheless. What is done right along the journey of Maren and Lee—our two leads— is a formula that is a new type of coming age story…

Welcome back for part two of our two-part coverage of P.J. Palmer’s North Star. Many of us can relate to the story of two lovers going through trials and tribulations in these days’ trying times. Palmer encapsulated that for the short film that gave it that well-deserved emotional gut punch. This part focuses on the director’s work with actors Colman Domingo and Malcolm Gets. We also go over his writing process in perfecting the script for North Star and the relationship between the couple as authentic as possible. Obviously, you got Colman Domingo in this lead role. This well-known actor…

With every big blockbuster film, sci-fi epic, or laugh-out-loud comedy, there are a ton of emotionally charged movies out there that are buzzing around Hollywood. But, more interestingly enough, many short films have tapped into the poignant market that screams potential from future prominent named filmmakers. One such film called North Star, spearheaded by upcoming director P.J Palmer has been making waves in the film festival market. His story of a loving couple going through harsh times is easily relatable. Starring Colman Domingo and Malcolm Gets ripe for interest among audiences regarding caring for sick loved ones, making sacrifices, and…

Horror films are plentiful in this day and age. You can throw a stone out the window, and it’ll hit the latest Blumhouse-produced movie. That said, it’s really about the next bat-s**t crazy horror movie that’ll grab audiences’ attention. Case in point, Feed Me by Adam Leader and Richard Oakes is just such that horror film. The premise of XYZ Film’s Feed Me is somewhat based on reality. The story follows Jed, played by Christopher Mulvin, suffering from losing a loved one. Jed meets Lionel Fleck, played by Neal Ward. A s**t-kicking Texan who simply wants to eat Jed. If…

Marvel Studios is moving full steam ahead with their Disney Plus programming. Fans of the global powerhouse have been inundated with all their shows that continue to expand on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This October will see the release of a Special Presentation known as Werewolf By Night – and it clearly shows Marvel Studios swinging for the fences. Fortunately for MCU fans, Werewolf by Night gets knocked out of the park. Werewolf by Night, the latest venture from Marvel Studios, is based on the Marvel Comics by the same name. The program is directed by first-time director and LONG…

Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire has been a cultural phenomenon for decades. The 1994 film starring Brad Pitt, Christian Slater, Tom Cruise, and Kirsten Dunst widened the acknowledgment of Anne Rice’s work and cemented The Vampire Chronicles’ legacy. Though some would argue that the ’94 film didn’t do the books justice, a level of fandom still washes over Neil Jordan’s classic movie. I would watch the film when it appeared on cable or whatever local channel where my view eyes were hungry for entertainment. The story of Louis, Lestat, and Claudia resonates with many people today. Finally, AMC Studios…

The Hellraiser franchise is one of those licenses built off the back of a ten-minute performance. But just like Jaws or Silence of the Lambs, the memorable screen presence of Pinhead that warranted multiple sequels unfortunately lost steam over the years. So here we are in 2022, and director David Bruckner, with the aid of David S. Goyer, has decided to take a crack at reimagining Pinhead and the themes that made 1987’s Hellraiser so extraordinary. Interestingly enough, 2022’s Hellraiser hit its mark – but had to try a few times before hitting the bullseye. 2022’s Hellraiser, directed by Bruckner…