Author: Matt Conway

Few directors have enjoyed the critical and commercial success of Quentin Tarantino, with his distinctly stylistic direction and thoughtful tributes to classic cinema garnering him a massive following throughout his career. His ninth film Once Upon a Time…In Hollywood has been labeled as his most sizable project yet, teaming with actor heavyweights like Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie to give his take on The Manson Murders. The results are a frustrating mixed bag, a film that shows signs of maturation for the director before squandering its potential. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood follows actor Rick Dalton (DiCaprio) and…

When it comes to directors, Martin Scorsese is arguably the greatest of all time. With iconic works like Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, and Goodfellas, the director has built a 40-year resume of excellence that has continued into the modern era. His latest project, The Irishman, has the potential to join his pantheon of great films, re-teaming him with equally-iconic talents like Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, and Joe Pesci. While little publicity has come out about the film, it appears that its debut may be a lot closer than originally appeared. According to the New York Film Festival’s release slate, The Irishman is set to open for the…

It: Chapter 2 continues to be one of the most anticipated projects for film fans. Following up the original film which broke ground as the highest-grossing horror film of all time, fans are excited to see the Losers Club return to the big screen. Unlike the original though, this sequel will come with big star talent, including James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, and Bill Hader. With the film’s September 6th release fast approaching, more details are emerging about the final product, including the sequel’s official run time. While the original film was a robust two hours and fifteen minutes, It: Chapter 2 will…

Out of all the superhero films to be released the past few years, none have experienced the divisiveness of Venom. While critics labeled the film a failure (holds a 29% rating on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences generally loved the film, as it earned over 800 million dollars worldwide to become a massive success for Sony. With that success in the books, it should be no surprise that a sequel is on its way. With the original film’s director Ruben Fleischer not returning for this sequel (there were rumors of behind the scene’s tension with him and star Tom Hardy), Sony is…

Disney has always been a dominant force in cinema, but with their acquisitions of Star Wars, Marvel, and most recently Fox, the studio has morphed into a Thanos-like presence in Hollywood. Aside from their acquisitions, Disney internal studio has had a surprisingly hit-or-miss year with their own creative projects, as both Dumbo and Aladdin were met with mixed reactions despite the latter’s box office success. The same can be said for their latest live-action remake The Lion King, which ultimately feels like a shell of the 1994 film it’s based on. This remake adapts the original film in a nearly identical manner. We…

Marvel Phase 4 looks to be fully in gear after Kevin Feige’s stunning announcement at San Diego Comic-Con. Several surprising announcements have come from this event, but perhaps none more shocking than Natalie Portman’s return to the Thor franchise. The Oscar-winning actress was absent from Thor: Ragnarok, but now she is making her return Thor: Love and Thunder.  Adding onto the news, Portman will become the new Thor in his fourth entry in the film. While plot details are currently unknown at this time, it’s a fascinating curveball that has the potential to add a lot to the series. Portman clearly is excited to…

Stuber is a rare breed these days, a summer crowd-pleaser made on a low budget. The film is inspired by the buddy action comedies of yesteryear, pairing two likable stars in Kumail Nanjiani and Dave Bautista as an unlikely tandem to save the day. The final product, while nothing particularly new, offers a refreshing low-stakes action/comedy that makes for an enjoyable ride. Stuber follows Stu (Nanjiani), an Uber driver who finds himself at a crossroads in his life. In comes Vic Manning (Bautista) police offer fresh off surgery who forces Stu on a mission to get revenge for his former partner. Making…

When it comes to the horror genre, few names have more clout than Guillermo Del Toro. The Oscar-winning director has always worked within his own gothic sensibility, creating wholly original films like Pan’s Labyrinth that have stood the test of time. Del Toro continues to work in the genre, this time serving as a producer for an adaptation of Alvin Schwartz’s anthology novel Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Teaming up with director Andre Overdal, the duo are teaming up to adopt one of the more chilling young adult works. So it should come as no shock that the film…

Ever since Jaws conjured a palpable sense of dread towards shark-infested oceans, creature features have been a prominent fixture of the summer movie schedule. Films like The Shallows and The Meg have continued this trend with mostly positive results, paving the way for the latest R-rated genre film Crawl. Shamelessly playing up to the formula of the genre, the film offers a fun, yet familiar entry in the creature pantheon. Crawl follows Hayley, a college student trying to rescue her father amidst an incoming hurricane. She gets more than she bargains for, however, as deadly alligators only enhance the disastrous situation. Delivering on the B-movie promise of its outrageous…

Few horror titles have had as massive of an impact as 2017’s It. Grossing a massive 700 million dollar worldwide total while also successfully bringing to life one of author Stephen King’s most prized works, It marked one of the biggest success in the horror genre. With that being said, it looks like It: Chapter 2 has the potential to be even better. Adding the talents of Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, and Bill Hader, It: Chapter 2 has continued to gain a lot of momentum heading towards its September release. Adding to the hype is Entertainment Weekly’s new issue, which features exclusive new photos from the film. Check…