Author: Matt Conway

The hotly-contested battle between Microsoft and Sony rages on, with both companies preparing for a new generation of gaming consoles. While Sony has already revealed a bevy of information about the PlayStation 5 (including the reveal of a Spider-Man: Miles Morales game that looks incredible), Microsoft has kept their cards close to their chest over the past few months. That is until now, with the company revealing a few of the exciting upcoming titles for the Xbox Series X. While there’s no surprise that several Xbox staples were revealed (including Halo: Infinite), a big shock came in with the reveal of a new Fable game.…

One of the 2020 projects horror fans have been most anticipating is Halloween Kills. The 2018 original was a hit with critics and audiences alike, rebooting the series while keeping the spirit of the original series intact. Writer/Director David Gordon Green and co-writer Danny McBride stepped out of their comedy lane to create an eventful horror film, with the duo returning to build upon the original film. Along with several other 2020 titles, it appears that fans are going to have to wait to see Michael Myers back on the big screen. In a statement from David Gordon Green and series…

While he has worked in the horror industry for quite some time, Leigh Whannell has been surging as a true breakout auteur in the horror genre. Debuting with 2018’s low-budget sci-fi thriller Upgrade (still a fan favorite here at ScreenGeek), Whannell flexed some impressive ability despite working with a low budget, crafting a cult favorite that is still beloved today. His follow-up The Invisible Man showed a gradual advancement in scope, effectively incorporating ruminations on abusive relationships alongside the film’s impactful horror elements. Many assumed The Invisible Man would be Whannell’s lone offering for Universal’s Monster Universe, but it appears he is returning with another promising…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has boosted the profile of several notable actors, with stars like Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans receiving a major career boost due to their distinct roles. On the other hand, Thor star Chris Hemsworth still seems to be finding his footing as a star actor, starring in a few notable box office flops over the past few years (Blackhat, Ghostbusters, and In the Heart of the Sea). The actor’s profile has been trending upwards of late, with Netflix’s Extraction being a much-needed hit for his profile. Now, Hemsworth will step into the biopic lane, playing Hulk Hogan in an upcoming…

Joel Schumacher’s tenure directing Batman films is largely remembered as a failure, with many citing Batman and Robin’s overly-jokey tone as a major criticism of the director’s approach. Personally, I have always had a soft spot for Schumacher’s efforts, with his uniquely grandiose visual style fitting the Caped Crusader effectively. The director’s first Batman film Batman Forever is still an underrated gem, throwing a melody of colorful moments at audiences while showing shades of a darker dramatic core. According to writer/podcaster Marc Bernadin, the original two-hour cut was just the start of Joel Schumacher’s inventive vision. Making an appearance on Kevin Smith’s podcast Fatman…

Despite being the culminating moment in the DC Extended Universe, 2017’s Justice League failed to live up to expectations, disappointing from a critical and financial perspective. The film’s half-baked construction is very much a byproduct of a tumultuous production cycle, with numerous studio notes altering Zack Snyder’s original vision. After Snyder resigned from the project due to a death in his family, Avengers helmer Joss Whedon took over and attempted to salvage the final product. In the end, the film felt like an odd juxtaposition of tones, with Whedon’s final version undercutting most of Snyder’s ideas, including the addition of Ray Fisher as…

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are beloved figures in pop culture, especially for those growing up in the 1990s. Along with debuting three hit films, the Turtles became a fixture on the small screen with their animated show, with the characters reaching the height of their popularity. Since then, the Turtles haven’t been as active on the big-screen, with two Michael Bay-produced live-action films being the only additions aside from a mediocre 2007 animated film. While the series has its fans (many endorsed the sequel Out of the Shadows as a significant improvement), many believed Bay’s version failed to capture the heart of…

Remembered as one of the most beloved horror films of the 1990s, Candyman scared critics and audiences alike with its unique premise. Along with displaying gory kills, Tony Todd made a distinct impression as the titular villain, with the actor becoming a beloved staple in the horror genre due to his iconic performance (makes frequent appearances in the Final Destination films). After a few sequels failed to live up to the original’s high standard, the series went dormant for much of the 21st century. That is until now, with writer/director Nia DaCosta delivering a fresh new vision of the Candyman narrative. While we’re still a…

Few films were dicier propositions for Disney at the time of their release than Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, with many wondering if the big-budget project would be a hit considering the lack of profitable pirate films. Disney’s gamble paid off in a big way, generating a successful series that has gone on to have 3 billion-dollar movies in its tenure, as well as making star Johny Depp an A-list talent. With The House of Mouse looking for new avenues to continue the Pirates franchise, it looks like Birds of Prey star Margot Robbie could be getting her own starring…

Ryan Reynolds has morphed into an A-list actor, becoming a box office staple in films like Deadpool and Detective Pickachu. His journey to becoming a beloved star wasn’t always the easiest for Reynolds, who was often straddled with underwhelming big-budget projects early in his career. Along with playing a bizarre version of Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Reynolds starred in DC’s long-awaited Green Lantern adaptation. While the star brought his usual charm to the project, he was sadly straddled in a thankless blockbuster that did little to reinvent its familiar formula. Considering its’ been nearly a decade since that film bombed with critics and audiences alike,…