By Lionsgate has premiered the teaser trailer for “Michael,” the upcoming biopic about Michael Jackson that is being directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by “Bohemian Rhapsody” producer Graham King. The project is described as the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the
Jennifer Lawrence, Rose Byrne and the Rise of Mom Trauma Cinema
On a front porch in a decrepit Appalachian home, a new father and his infant son idle away the afternoon. The proud papa, Jackson (Robert Pattinson), beams while his child giggles at the sky. Neither seems particularly observant of Jackson’s wife, and the baby’s mother, is approaching on all fours—and
Frankenstein Review: Guillermo del Toro Reconstructs a Classic Monster in His Own Image
No Frankenstein adaptation happens in a vacuum. It’s not just Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel which precdes any new telling of the story Victor Frankenstein and his monster. Filmmakers must also contend with the 1931 James Whale movie and its superior 1935 sequel. Even the Mel Brooks spoof Young Frankenstein looms
HIGHLANDER Remake Grows
Revisiting Highlander recently, I was struck by the fact that it hasn’t aged well at all, yet somehow remains outrageously entertaining. Connery remains good value as Ramirez, getting second billing, and a big payday, despite his role being nothing more than an extended cameo. His entire contribution was contractually obliged
Retro Review: THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI (1947)
The Lady From Shanghai (1947) has a lady in it, but she isn’t originally from Shanghai. This is clear because she can pronounce Rs and Ls and is shown competently driving a car. None the less, said lady did arrive from Shanghai at the beginning of the film. So, technically,
