Movie and TV show reviews

At CinemaCon on Tuesday, James Gunn, appointed by Warner Bros. Discovery’s David Zaslav to breathe new life into the DC film universe following disappointments like “The Flash” and “Justice League,” shared tantalizing glimpses of his plans. The project that excites him most is “Superman,” for which he has penned the script and will also direct, creating a comic book adventure. Gunn aims to provide viewers with a more hopeful and uplifting reboot as DC strayed towards a gloomier, somber direction with the Snyder-verse.

This upcoming production stands out in several ways: firstly, it’s a sequel to a film directed by a well-known director, and secondly, the property has moved from a theatrical studio to a streaming platform. This change is significant as it was announced during CinemaCon, the movie theater industry’s annual gathering in Las Vegas. Quentin Tarantino initially released “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” with Sony Pictures in 2019, but he secured ownership of the film’s copyright after a certain period. Given that this sequel is being developed under David Fincher’s deal with Netflix, it seems probable that Tarantino may have already retained the rights to any potential follow-ups.

Neon astutely acquired “Hell of a Summer,” a summer camp slasher comedy that made its appearance in Midnight Madness at the Toronto Film Festival around last summer, almost an entire year after its initial premiere. The film is quite derivative but remains enjoyable thanks to its engaging cast and well-developed characters, particularly Fred Hechinger, who plays a 24-year-old with an insatiable affection for Camp Pineway in “Thelma.” Notably, it serves as the feature directing debut of “Stranger Things” actor Finn Wolfhard and his co-star Billy Bryk, who found success together on the set of “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

According to Kosinski and Bruckheimer, they confidently declared this upcoming film will be the standout cinema experience of the summer. Being experienced in creating blockbusters, as they were instrumental in the 2022 box office hit “Top Gun: Maverick” alongside Tom Cruise, which grossed a staggering $1.5 billion worldwide, they expressed their readiness to recreate that success. In essence, they stated they’re prepared to fill your theaters once more with another blockbuster.

At a strong Warner Bros. event held in Las Vegas, Cregger demonstrated why he’s highly sought-after as a director within the profitable genre. This time, he has brought together a talented cast consisting of Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Benedict Wong, and June Diane Raphael to work with him.

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s gritty, punk rock reimagining of Frankenstein’s monster, titled ‘The Bride,’ unveiled a chilling first glimpse at CinemaCon this week during Warner Bros.’ gathering for theater owners and officials. With an estimated budget of $90 million, the film features Christian Bale as the monster and Jessie Buckley as his supernatural spouse. From the sneak peek Gyllenhaal provided, their union seems to be a marriage straight out of hell. Given the movie’s newly disclosed tagline, ‘Here comes the mother of all brides,’ it’s clear that this is no ordinary love story.

During the conclusion of “Saturday Night Live”, Dan + Shay (Wallen) departed the stage, which is usually where the host and musical guest remain to greet the show’s cast. Wallen had performed two songs for the March 29th episode, a prelude to his new album set to release in May. This sudden exit of the singer sparked discussions on social media about possible tensions between him and “SNL”. He shared an Instagram story post later, showcasing a private jet with the caption: “Take me to God’s country.” This posting further stoked rumors suggesting that Wallen might have had negative feelings towards “SNL”.

For about two decades, I’ve been eager to collaborate with Paul,” DiCaprio stated. “This movie seems to have struck a nerve, politically and culturally, that resonates deeply within our collective consciousness.

On my Instagram story yesterday, I shared a quote that resonated with me deeply. Admittedly, I didn’t investigate its origin or the connection before posting. It wasn’t my intention to jump into the headlines. This isn’t the first time I’ve spoken about handling narcissism, and it likely won’t be the last. However, in future, I’ll make sure to disclose its source before sharing.

McIntosh, the CEO of our firm, contends that Fandango is no longer just a movie ticket seller; rather, it’s evolved significantly. Due to strategic acquisitions, it now boasts Rotten Tomatoes, a platform for film critic aggregation, and Vudu (renamed Fandango at Home), which deals in the digital sales and rentals of films. Moreover, customers can now pre-order concessions to avoid queues for popcorn and drinks, and the company has ventured into selling merchandise linked to new releases, such as the “Deadpool & Wolverine” friendship necklaces it marketed last summer.