Author: Matt Conway

Tom Cruise has had a plethora of iconic films, but arguably one of the most surprising was Edge of Tomorrow. Based off of All You Need is Kill, the seemingly routine film surprised audiences when it hit theaters, packing a plethora of inventive twists on the blockbuster genre. It may not have had a lengthy box office run, but it gained a strong cult following along with great reviews to make a noteworthy impression. While it has been a wait since the 2014 film was released, plans for the sequel are finally getting underway. Deadline announced that Warner Brothers has tapped Matthew Robinson…

While wrestlers have had a presence in Hollywood in the past, we are in the golden age of sorts for wrestlers work in the entertainment industry. Both John Cena and Dwayne Johnson have gone from wrestlers to megastars, starring in blockbuster films like Bumblebee and Hobbs and Shaw. Dave Bautista has also had significant success, shinning in supporting roles while continuing to build an interesting resume of films. Bautista’s star continues to rise but appears to be far more focused on improving his craft rather than being a star. In an interview with the Tampa Bay Times, Bautista discussed his desire to become…

Aquaman’s critical and financial success may be the victory DC needed to kickstart their cinematic landscape. With two confirmed winning properties (Wonder Woman), DC finally has the groundwork of something stable, allowing them to expand their scope without having to conquer the world. The comic studio now has many upcoming projects, including The Batman, Wonder Woman: 1984, and obviously Aquaman 2. Speaking of Aquaman 2, a lot of interest has been built towards this sequel considering the original’s success. The film still appears a long ways away though, as Deadline announced that the film is officially set to hit theaters December 16, 2022, with the superhero flicked…

From the team of Adam Sandler and Samurai Jack creator Genndy Tartakovsky, Hotel Transylvania went from an intriguing idea of monsters comically running a hotel to an extremely profitable film series. The series only continues to grow in popularity too, as last summer’s Hotel Transylvania 3 became Sony’s most profitable animated film with a 500 million dollar worldwide total. With the third entries success, it’s no surprise that Sony is already laying the groundwork for Hotel Transylvania 4.  While there is still no word has what the film will detail of, Deadline has announced that the film is scheduled to hit theaters on Christmas 2021. That…

One of the most anticipated and intriguing releases of the summer is Detective Pikachu. The film is the live-action debut of the Pokemon Universe, starring Deadpool’s Ryan Reynolds in the iconic role of Pikachu. Pokemon fans and audiences alike have been intrigued by the movie’s mix of comedy and mystery shown in early trailers. While audiences still have quite some time to wait until the film’s May release, they can at least get a better picture of the movie from its latest trailer. Check out the new official Detective Pikachu trailer along with the film’s official synopsis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bILE5BEyhdo The story begins when ace private…

January is known as a dumpster fire for movies, especially horror releases, as The Bye Bye Man and Insidious: The Last Key have shown over the years. This fact is a big reason why Escape Room was such a pleasant surprise when it was released this year. Featuring a creative spin on the Saw formula, the film entertained due to is creative “escape room” set-ups and stylish filmmaking. After earning an impressive 118 million worldwide on a 9 million dollar budget, Sony is beginning to lay the groundwork for a sequel. Simply titled Escape Room 2, Sony has set the film for an April 17, 2020 release date, with director…

Despite a theatrical release date and distribution being unknown, 3 From Hell continues to be one of the most discussed new releases of 2019. Rob Zombie’s unique talents and perspective as a filmmaker always makes his horror releases particularly fascinating to see. While his resume is certainly hit or miss, audiences can find loads to appreciate in all of his films. While audiences are still eager awaiting to see some footage, Zombie continues to drop new bits of information about his follow-up to The Devil’s Rejects. Zombie recently revealed via one of the possibly many cameos to come in 3 From Hell.  “Recognize this man?…

Candyman is one of the most under appreciated horror films of the 1990s. The film made a memorable impression with audiences for its gory kills and surprisingly substantive ideas, which helped the film gather a large cult audience since its debut. With horror remakes being fast and furious today, its no surprise that Candyman will be the latest to join the remake trend. With producer Jordan Peele and director Nia DaCosta already on board, the big question has become who will play the iconic role of Candyman? While some thought it could be original star Tony Todd, it appears that Aquaman star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is…

Stephen King has many memorable properties, but none are quite as part of the cultural zeitgeist as IT. Warner Brothers’ recent remake of the film went on to become one of the most profitable horror releases of all time, scaring critics and audiences alike with its depiction of the menacing clown Pennywise. Many film fans forget though that IT had previously been brought to life in the 1990’s with Tim Curry starring as Pennywise. With the original film getting significantly less attention, its was only a matter of time before it received a spotlight from its devout fans. That is coming later this year…

Captain Marvel is fast approaching, with the film being the first major blockbuster event of the year (sorry Alita). Marvel fans are excited to see a film that is significant in a lot of ways for the studio. It’s the first female-led starring vehicle for Marvel, with Captain Marvel herself set to be one of the major faces in the future of the MCU. Star Brie Larson has already won an Oscar, but this is her major chance to join the ranks of Hollywood’s A-list talent. While we’re still a few weeks away from the film’s March 8 release, the press tour…