Tag: action

Rumor: Adam Driver up for Mr. Fantastic

Is Marvel looking to a galaxy far, far away to cast its First Family? A rumor is circulating that Adam Driver is in the running to play Reed Richards in Fantastic Four. The first to mention it was Jeff Sneider on The Hot Mic in October; Sneider downplayed the story, as it came from an …

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Renfield Trailer Sneaks Out of its Coffin

Universal is putting a new spin on a familiar story. Earlier today, the studio released a trailer for Renfield, a horror-comedy-action mishmash about the unwitting servant of Dracula. Based on the trailer and a vague Wikipedia plot synopsis, Renfield centers on the titular character from the Dracula...

REVIEW: The Bad Batch – Season 2, Episodes 1 and 2, “Spoils of War” and “Ruins of War”

*SPOILERS* “Spoils of War” finds the Batch fleeing a herd of angry giant crabs. Once they escape and return to Ord Mantel, Cid gives them a new mission to Sereno, the former home of Country Dooku. They set off to pillage the remains of Dooku’s fortune and valuable items. However, in the effort...

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is 007 Frontrunner

The James Bond rumor mill is running at the speed of sound. In late November, The Sun claimed that erstwhile Quicksilver and future Kraven the Hunter Aaron Taylor-Johnson (we’re at the point where actors are listing multiple Marvel characters on their CVs) had a screen test to play 007, and Barbar...

REVIEW: Doom Patrol – Season 4, Episodes 4 and 5, “Casey Patrol” and “Youth Patrol”

*SPOILERS* In “Casey Patrol,” Dorothy shares the story of how she reclaimed her father’s necklace and reunited with him. She struggles with her life and doesn’t appreciate Danny. The Danny-zens are infected and turn into machines, prompting Dorothy to summon her favorite comi...

REVIEW: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

2011’s Puss in Boots is a movie about which I feel conflicted. The animation and voice acting are excellent, and there’s a clear attempt to give the film emotional stakes. However, the final product is nothing special, leaving no lasting impression. I was shocked when DreamWorks announc...