Author: Matt Conway

Even since reports have aired about Justice League’s arduous production process, DC fans have been clamoring to see director Zack Snyder’s vision fulfilled in a Director’s Cut. Now regarded as the Snyder Cut, this edit of the version builds upon many of the concepts that were established in previous DCEU projects, including the reveal of new characters like the Martian Manhunter. While it seems like this fan movement has gained momentum with the celebrity support it has gained, a recent report has revealed that a Snyder Cut will likely never see the light of day. According to a Fandom Wire exclusive, Warner…

One of the most intriguing projects still scheduled for 2020 is Dune, which is the long-awaited reimagining of Frank Hebert’s 1965 novel. Regarded as an incredibly ambitious piece of science fiction, the material has been regarded as a challenging work to adapt to the big screen, with filmmaking titans like Ridley Scott and Alejandro Jodorowsky attempting a film adaptation before their eventual cancellation (the latter director’s journey was brilliantly covered in the documentary Jodorowsky’s Dune). With advancements in modern technology, Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve is now bringing the acclaimed masterwork to the big screen. While we’re still a ways away from…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has several standout features, but few are able to top the fan appeal of the Guardians of the Galaxy series. Featuring a uniquely quirky cast that boasts a great deal of personality and humor, the previously unknown property became a staple for Marvel’s cinematic endeavors. Even three years after Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2, fans are still eagerly awaiting the return of the galactic heroes to the big screen, still trying to uncover all of the Easter eggs featured in past films. According to James Gunn, fans are close to discovering one of the film’s biggest secrets. In a…

Netflix’s Marvel Universe was a short-lived era, but it’s content has not been forgotten by its die-hard fans. Shows like Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage have embraced the Marvel lore with a rare level of maturity and grit, giving us fittingly complicated characters and narratives that transcend typical superhero normatives. While Daredevil gained major attention from critics and audiences alike (every season is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes), one of its major stars has struggled to find work since. Deborah Ann Woll, who skillfully played Karen Page during the show’s three-season run, appeared on the Joe Q’s Mornin’ Warm Up to express her candid frustration…

With the Coronavirus shutting down theaters across the country, streaming companies like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon are being utilized more than ever by audiences. Netflix originals like Tiger King and Spenser Confidential have been mainstays on Netflix’s top 10 for weeks, with the former series become an internet staple with the memes generated. Along with these Netflix originals, a surprise move has risen to the top of Netflix charts, one that continues to gain attention for all the wrong reasons. That film is 2010’s The Last Airbender, which is M. Night Shyamalan’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Avatar: The Last Airbender show. Despite being a notorious critical…

When The Purge debuted back in the summer of 2013, no one could have predicted the massive franchise the high-concept horror film would spawn. Set in a dystopian world where a yearly holiday allows for all citizens to kill and break the law, the film’s premise struck a chord with audiences with its inventiveness and social backbone, which has led to a prosperous run for the Blumhouse brand. With four films and two seasons of a TV series in the books, The Purge brand only continues to grow and will continue to do so with its upcoming film The Forever Purge. The Hollywood Reporter…

Ezra Miller’s acting career had been on the rise over the past few years. After debuting with impressive dramatic performances in We Need to Talk About Kevin and The Perks of Being a Wall Flower, Miller was recognized by several big studios for their tentpole projects. He played a crucial supporting role in the Harry Potter spin-off series Fantastic Beasts while also being the first actor to portray the iconic DC hero Flash on the big screen. While fans may have enjoyed his quirky comedic performance as the speedy dynamo, that opinion changed after the recent discovery of Miller choking a fan. With a video of…

The Coronavirus continues to greatly impact the film industry, including its most profitable studio Disney. Along with pay cuts that have impacted several of its executives, the company has delayed most of their 2020 film slate, including blockbusters like Mulan, Black Widow, and The Eternals. They have also begun to utilize their streaming platform Disney Plus as a means of releasing delayed projects, with the company announcing that Artemis Fowl will forgo its theatrical run for a streaming release. According to Disney executive Bob Iger, that move could be the start of many. In an interview with Barrons, Bob Iger revealed that Disney…

Perhaps the rarest feat at the box office is for a small to mid-budget original project breaking out and finding major success, with known brands typically having the most relevance. That’s where The Others comes in, a Nicole Kidman horror film that followed a mother protecting her family from a rare photosensitivity disease. Scoring impressive critical and financial success (earned over 200 million worldwide at the box office), the 17-million dollar movie was a sizable triumph for all involved. With that kind of success, it’s no surprise that a studio wants to recreate the 2001 film. According to Deadline, Sentient Entertainment…

Zack Snyder’s three-film tenure with DC was a noteworthy one, for both good and bad reasons. His first two features Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice were sizable hits at the box office, with the latter gaining a significant cult following since its release. None of three Zack Snyder titles scored strong responses from critic though, with his last project Justice League bombing critically and financially. One of the dynamics many fans particularly took issue with was the new approach to Superman, who had a decidedly more brooding personality compared to his usually charming likeness. During a watch party for Batman v…