By The post Endangered Species: Reassessing Congo, by Tyler Smith appeared first on Battleship Pretension. One of the most rewarding endeavors in the world of film criticism and academia is that of reassessment. That is, to look deeper into a movie from a distance and with the benefit of hindsight. In
Mike Flanagan Confirmed To Direct “Exorcist”
Previously rumored, it has now been confirmed in a press release from Universal Pictures that filmmaker Mike Flanagan will write, direct and produce a “radical new take” on “The Exorcist” for Blumhouse and Morgan Creek. Universal scored the rights to the franchise for $400 million in June 2021 with the
‘Beetle’ Helmer To Direct “Just Cause” Film
“Blue Beetle” director Ángel Manuel Soto has been set to direct the long-gestating film adaptation of the hit video game franchise “Just Cause” which has landed at Universal Pictures. In addition, Kelly McCormick and David Leitch (“The Fall Guy,” “Nobody”) will produce through their 87North banner. Dmitri M. Johnson, Mike
New Trailer: “Kinds of Kindness”
Hot off its success the other week at the Cannes Film Festival, another trailer has been released for “Kinds of Kindness” which marks the third teaming of Oscar-winning collaborators actress Emma Stone and director Yorgos Lanthimos. Previously working together on “The Favourite” and “Poor Things,” Searchlight Pictures is set to
Inside No. 9 Series 9 Episode 4 Review: CTRL/ALT/ESC
Warning: This Inside No. 9 review contains spoilers. He woke up, right? He opened his eyes, the light went from red to green and the door noise sounded, which means that he woke up. Didn’t he? Jason opened his eyes, the exit light went from red to green and the door noise