Tag: sci-fi
Alien Nation Remake “Paused” by Disney
Disney has taken Jeff Nichols off the case. The Hollywood Reporter reports that in the wake of the Disney-Fox merger, they’ve decided to shelve his long-gestating remake of the iconic 80s movie Alien Nation, which Jeff Nichols, the acclaimed director of Mud (which starred Matthew McConaughey at th...
Read MoreWachowskis Rumored to Helm New Matrix Movie
The Wachowskis may be taking the red pill once again. According to Discussing Film, the acclaimed directors are preparing to film a new entry in the landmark Matrix franchise for a rumored 2020 production start. This would be a homecoming of sorts for the pair, who last worked with Warner Bros. on t...
Read MoreREVIEW: Ivan Ortega’s The Last Jedi Re-Edit
I’ve never been one to seek out fan productions. I come from the George RR Martin school of thought which says that creating derivatives of well-loved proprieties isn’t instructive for aspiring artists and that they should spend their time creating their own IP. However, I can’t deny that ...
Read MoreREVIEW: Men in Black: International (2019)
Men in Black: International is an unfunny comedy, a thriller that doesn’t thrill, a mystery with an obvious answer, and a science fiction movie with bad special effects. On top of all this, it manages to sap all the considerable charm out of Chris Hemsworth, a likable and charismatic star who ...
Read MoreNetflix Orders Jurassic World Animated Series
Netflix is about to discover that life finds a way. IGN reveals that the streaming giant has ordered an animated series entitled Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, which will focus on a group of teenagers who have been stranded on the iconic Isla Nubar. The latest animated attempt at the franchise is ...
Read MoreTom King Joins New Gods
Tom King is going from Batman to Big Barda. Deadline reports that the controversial Batman comic book writer has signed on to co-write the script for the New Gods movie with Ava DuVernay. While I’ve never been well-versed in the New Gods, I’ve been intrigued since this project was announced, and...
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