A recent lawsuit claiming Warner Bros plagiarized the 2022 blockbuster film ‘The Batman’ includes fascinating new insights from director Matt Reeves about how his vision for the movie differed greatly from a previous version that would have starred Ben Affleck. The lawsuit, filed by writer Christopher Wozniak, alleged that ‘The Batman’ stole plot elements from […]
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Forbes Uncovers Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny Is a $130 Million Dollar Flop For Disney
Disney’s “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” has become emblematic of the perils and pitfalls of modern blockbuster filmmaking. Despite the fervent anticipation surrounding the return of Harrison Ford as the intrepid archaeologist, the film’s journey to the silver screen was fraught with challenges and setbacks from the outset. From injuries sustained on set […]
Child’s Play Writer Don Mancini Working On a New Chucky Movie
Amidst the buzz of anticipation and the shadowy corridors of speculation, the maestro of horror, Child’s Play writer Don Mancini, embarks on a new chapter within the sinister realm of Chucky. As the curtain rises on Chucky Season 3: Part 2, slated to captivate audiences on April 10, aficionados of the diabolical doll find themselves […]
The Dark Herald Recommends: Cixin Liu’s The Wandering Earth
With 3 Body Problem having been launched on Netflix, I thought the time was right to dig up my review of the movie version of The Wandering Earth. The premise for the film is big and perhaps a little ridiculous but I can accept it for a couple of reasons. One, you have to start […]
Retrospective: Zorro: The Curse of Capistrano By Johnston McCulley
Among the best-known pulp characters within the mainstream is Johnston McCulley‘s Zorro, though this is more due to the fame created by his appearance in movies and TV shows than in the original written form. McCulley (1883-1958) created several larger-than-life characters, many of which were part of a series that ran sometimes in the dozens. […]
Scott Derrickson & C. Robert Cargill Tackles Noir: The Night Of The Hunter
The Night of the Hunter, an iconic piece of American cinematic history, emerged in 1955 as an entry in the noir genre. Helmed by the Charles Laughton, the film boasted a stellar cast including Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, and Lillian Gish. Drawing from James Agee’s screenplay, the narrative roots of this gripping tale can be […]
Jennifer Lawrence Rumoured To Have Passed On Universal’s Upcoming Jurassic World Movie And Scarlett Johansson In Talks To Star Instead
There are rumors that Jennifer Lawrence passed on Universal’s upcoming Jurassic World movie, and Scarlett Johansson is rumored to be in talks to star in the film directed by Gareth Edwards instead. The Jurassic World series, born from the iconic Jurassic Park films of the 1990s, has captivated audiences for decades with its blend of […]
Major Disney Shareholder Nelson Peltz Slams Woke Disney & Marvel
“Why do I have to have a Marvel that’s all women?” Billionaire investor and major shareholder Nelson Peltz criticized woke Disney and Marvel amid a board proxy battle. Nelson Peltz, billionaire investor and principal at Trian Partners, which holds a substantial $3.5 billion stake in Disney, has entered a vigorous proxy contest in a bid […]
Road House – Hilarious Sigma Male Action Flick So Bad It’s Good
Amazon Prime’s Road House is a refreshing change of pace from the woke epidemic of modern entertainment, belonging in the same category as high-testosterone productions like Reacher and The Terminal List. There is barely a whiff of woke in Road House, with its remarkably modest plot about a fictional former UFC champ who takes a […]
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review
The new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire movie is out, and fans are wondering what to make of the new installment of this tired franchise. It feels like the previous entry in the oddly handled Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which didn’t get a very warm reception from stalwart fans or anyone in particular, but it must have done well […]
Christopher McDonald Confirms Adam Sandler Is Back With Happy Gilmore 2
Adam Sandler’s ability to blend humor with heartfelt storytelling has been a hallmark of his career, and Happy Gilmore epitomised this winning formula. The original film not only showcased Adam Sandler’s comedic chops but also touched on themes of redemption, perseverance, and the power of unlikely friendships. These elements resonated with audiences then and continue […]
Megalopolis: Did Francis Ford Coppola Sell His Soul?
Francis Ford Coppola is no stranger to cinematic fame. With films like The Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now under his belt, he’s proven himself as a heavyweight in the industry. Now, with Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola is stepping into new territory, aiming for a project that’s as ambitious as it is challenging. Set in the […]
