As Samantha Hanratty learned so much about the birthing process, she was able to realize all the things the Yellow Jackets did wrong while trying to help Shauna (via Uprox): “If we were in the hospital, little things like Shauna’s legs would be supported and we’d keep her at the foot of the bed and … Read More “Yellowjackets’ Samantha Hanratty Puts Medical Knowledge aside for Shauna’s Nativity Scene” »
Finnick Odair deserved better – say it louder for those in the back! Here’s a quick synopsis to jog your memory: At the end of the movie, while on a mission to President Snow’s mansion, Katniss, Finnick, and the rest of the group are attacked by lizards. The group hold their ground for a while … Read More “Hunger Games Star Sam Claflin Says ‘Finnick Deserved Better’” »
Aside from the lore surrounding Raimi and his films, there is the simple fact that continuity errors are one of the avid moviegoers’ favorite pastimes. Of course, there is a dark side to noticing mistakes – in addition to the filmmakers potentially being ashamed of them, there can be an arrogance towards those who eagerly … Read More “Sam Raimi Never Thought Fans Would Love The Evil Dead Movie Flaws” »
A New Yorker profile Netflix’s television chief gave a surprising access to see how the sausage is made at the broadcaster earlier this year. He summed up the company’s ideal product with an eloquent metaphor: the gourmet cheeseburger, an offering that was “premium and commercial at the same time.” But “Bird Box Barcelona” feels like … Read More “Netflix’s Bird-Brain Franchise Extension Fails” »
One of the challenges when designing and animating a character made entirely of wood is when you realize that he isn’t exactly the most flexible and easily manipulated creature. I don’t know if you’ve been out and feeling a tree trunk lately, but those things are solid as can be. The visual effects team knew … Read More “Why Is Guardians Of The Galaxy’s Visual Effects Team Over Focused on Groot’s Eyes?” »
io9 asked Andy Muschietti and his sister, Barbara Muschietti, the producer of the film, why the sound effects in the film look weird compared to the ultra-slick, often realistic effects seen in most big blockbuster superhero movies. The interviewer quoted an early scene in the movie where the Flash rescues a dozen babies who had … Read More “Flash Director Says Weird Visual Effects Choices Are Intentional” »
Born on January 24, 1930, during the Great Depression, John Romita was raised in Brooklyn, New York City by Sicilian-Americans Marie and Victor Romita, along with a brother and three sisters. He graduated from the Industrial Arts School in Manhattan at the age of 17, and on his birthday got his first job as an … Read More “Iconic Marvel and Spider-Man Comic Artist John Romita Dies” »
By now, seven movies of this live-action series, you know exactly what you get from a “Transformers” movie. While the script (attributed to Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, and Jon Hoeber) is at least courteous to take forced beam of light into the sky out of the way beginning For a change, … Read More “Franchise Fatigue Meets ’90s Hijinks in The Funniest, Safest Sequence Ever” »
As for the real Doof Warrior, musician iOTA said Masses Everywhere Back in 2015, when the flamethrower was controlled by a crazy stick, but the flames were real, the music left a lot to be desired. “Yeah, he made a sound. You wouldn’t want to make an album with him. It was pretty shitty. It … Read More “Fury Road’s Flamethrower Guitar Actually Worked” »
Does Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Early Buzz: Sequel Match the Excitement of the First Movie?
“Spider-Man: In the Spider-Verse”, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 Oscar-winning film, has been a little over a week away from its release, and the first reactions to the film came on social media. . And according to critics who were lucky enough to catch an early screening, “Across the Spider-Verse” is “awesome”, “an … Read More “Does Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Early Buzz: Sequel Match the Excitement of the First Movie?” »