Author: Matt Conway

Reboots are commonplace in modern Hollywood, with studios looking to revive old-time favorites for new audiences. While they may seem creatively bankrupt on paper, some filmmakers are able to bring new ideas to tried and true projects, like the Andy Serkis Planet of the Apes trilogy and Oscar-winner Mad Max: Fury Road. On the other hand, tired reboots like Hellboy and The Grudge are clearly made to cash in on a brand’s popularity, lacking the filmmaking prowess to stand on their own. Despite these mixed results, the reboot trend continues to roll on, with the 1996 blockbuster Twister being the next one…

While most fixate on Disney, Pixar, and Dreamworks when it comes to animated films, Aardman Animations has had a strong run with their unique claymation designs. The studio broke out in a big way with Chicken Run in 2000, which generated glowing reviews on its run to becoming the highest-grossing stop-motion animated film of all time. Aardman has had some successful films since, but their tenure has yet to reach the massive heights of their debut feature. While rumors of a Chicken Run 2 have circulated in the past, it looks like the long-awaited follow-up is finally happening. In a story from The…

With modern horror films being relatively inexpensive to make, the financial bar of success has been lowered to a far more reasonable level, allowing cult properties to develop into franchises despite niche appeal. Mark Duplass’ Creep films are a strong example of this, developing into a trilogy despite never receiving a theatrical run (the third film is currently in the works). The same can be said for The Collector, which despite its 9 million dollar box office total, the film still spawned a sequel and an upcoming third project The Collected (or Coll3cted) which is now on its way. Fans of the original two films have…

With the Coronavirus continuing to severely impact our daily lives (cases have gone up in areas where social distancing has been relaxed), theaters across the country continue to be shut down. While chains like Regal and Cinemark have released their respective re-opening strategies, the largest chain in the United States AMC Theatres had remained relatively quiet on the matter, despite being in dire financial straits. Following its contemporaries’ footsteps, its looks like AMC will be back in business relatively soon. According to Deadline, AMC is set to re-open 450 of their locations on July 15th, aiming to be fully operational…

Since Jaws scared blockbuster audiences back in the 1970s, shark movies have been a common fixture across different cinematic genres. Whether it’s a bombastic action movie like The Meg, a tense real-world experience like Open Water, or a goofy B-movie like the Sharknado series, sharks have been synonymous with thrilling moviegoing experiences. That’s where Deep Blue Sea 3 comes in, another direct to video follow up of the campy 1999 original. Following up on the 2018 sequel, Deep Blue Sea 3 focuses on a new cast of characters facing off against a treacherous shark threat, with the enhanced Bull Sharks that escaped from Deep Blue Sea 2 being out for…

One of the few intriguing blockbusters remaining on the 2020 slate is Wonder Woman 1984, which follows up the hit 2017 film that surprised critics and audiences alike. With director Patty Jenkins returning onboard, along with stars Gal Gadot and Chris Pine, DC fans are curious to see where this sequel takes the characters from here. Not only is the story jumping to a new time period, but the narrative will also introduce some of Wonder Woman’s most iconic villains. Pedro Pascal will be playing Maxwell Lord while Kristen Wiig appears as Barbara Minerva, who later transforms into the Cheetah. While early…

Howard Stern has played an essential role in revolutionizing talk radio, with his successful, long-running program opening up the doors for many of today’s most popular podcasts. Known for his candid delivery and engaging interview style, Stern has become a common fixture in the industry while still remaining relevant today. However, similar to Jimmy Fallon and Mark Wahlberg, the disc jockey is now under fire for past racially-charged behavior, with many re-examining one of his old skits in a new light. Remember that time Howard Stern wore blackface and said the N-word a dozen times? I do pic.twitter.com/s28vrv4qQ7 — PG…

The Coronavirus continues to alter our real-world environment to an unprecedented degree, with businesses now just starting to potentially open up after three months of lockdown. While some industries have been able to continue their work, most movie theaters across the country are still closed for the time being, with theater companies and studios still feeling uncertain about opening a new movie in this climate. Warner Brothers were slated to be the first studio out the gate, with Tenet being scheduled for a July 17 release and Wonder Woman 1984 being released nearly a month after. After much consideration, Warner Brothers has…

The Sopranos is well-regarded as one of the greatest TV series of all time, with David Chase’s collaboration with HBO leading to the creation of an equally bold and impactful gangster series. Perhaps the show’s best quality was James Gandolfini’s performance as Tony Soprano, portraying a character that is significantly more humanized than your typical mob boss. It’s been nearly 13 years since Tony’s story “faded to black”, but it appears David Chase has finally answered the biggest question involving the show’s controversial finale. In a conversation with The Independent, The Sopranos creator David Chase accidentally revealed the truth behind the show’s…

HBO Max became the latest streaming service to join the crowded marketplace, offering a wide array of Warner Brothers and HBO content on its platform. The service also made some major plays for exclusive programming, adding Friends, Big Bang Theory, and South Park. While fans have been mostly happy with HBO Max, some have criticized its lack of accessibility on certain TV outlets, while others have been upset about certain projects not being on the platform. One of the services most notable old Hollywood titles is Gone With the Wind, which has quietly been removed from HBO Max given the current climate. HBO…