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3 Years After Being Shelved, ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Officially Hits Theaters This Week
After being shelved by Warner Bros. three years ago as part of a tax write-off, the live-action/animation film ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ is finally due to reach cinemas this week. Its release is significant because the decision to abandon the film drew strong criticism from audiences and industry figures, becoming a prominent example of concerns over…
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The 1983 movie Christopher Reeve always regretted terribly: “I didn’t think it was in the right style”
Christopher Reeve, who became the definitive on-screen Superman with 1978’s “Superman: The Movie,” later admitted deep regret over the tone of 1983’s “Superman III.” The film, directed by Richard Lester after he replaced original director Richard Donner, took a far more comedic and slapstick approach to the character, featuring a prominent supporting role for Richard…
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All 5 Hayao Miyazaki Movies From the 21st Century, Ranked
This ranking assesses Hayao Miyazaki’s five feature films released in the 21st century, arguing that even his lowest-ranked work remains highly accomplished. It places his gentler, more family-focused films alongside darker and more reflective works, underlining his enduring influence on animated cinema. – 5. Ponyo (2008) — a particularly calm, child-friendly fantasy about a five-year-old…
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Ridley Scott’s First Sci-Fi Movie in 9 Years Officially Releases This Week
Ridley Scott’s first science-fiction film in nine years, The Dog Stars, is due to be released on 28 August. The film marks Scott’s return to a genre closely associated with his career after several historical dramas that did not match the box-office success of The Martian. Based on Peter Heller’s 2012 post-apocalyptic novel, The Dog…
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The difference between Shot with IMAX and Filmed for IMAX
“Shot with IMAX” refers specifically to films captured using IMAX’s large-format 15-perf 65mm film cameras, while “Filmed for IMAX” describes a wider production programme designed for IMAX presentation. The terms can overlap, as with Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, but a film can be made for IMAX using approved digital cameras rather than IMAX film cameras.…
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Sangster Directs Hammer Review
Severin Films’ Sangster Directs Hammer box set brings together three early-1970s Hammer horror films directed by former studio writer Jimmy Sangster: The Horror of Frankenstein, Lust for a Vampire and Fear in the Night. The review argues that, although these films are usually viewed as lesser entries from Hammer’s declining classic period, they deserve reassessment…
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The Thriller That Inspired ‘John Wick’ Is Officially Leaving HBO Max
Jean-Pierre Melville’s 1967 thriller Le Samouraï is due to leave HBO Max next month, ending a limited opportunity for subscribers to watch the influential classic on the service. The film matters for its lasting impact on the modern assassin thriller, having helped shape Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive and later works including John Wick. Starring Alain…
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The 1946 movie Andrew Garfield lives his life by: “That’s what I want to know”
Andrew Garfield has named Frank Capra’s 1946 classic *It’s A Wonderful Life* as the film he lives his life by, describing it as the story that teaches him “how to live.” The actor, known for roles ranging from Spider-Man to *The Social Network*, watches the film every year without fail, drawing on its message about…
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HBO Max’s R-Rated 116-Minute Action Sci-Fi Sequel Is Officially a Streaming Smash Hit
Mortal Kombat 2 has become HBO Max’s most-watched film after underperforming in cinemas, potentially improving the prospects for a third instalment. Its streaming performance matters because Warner Bros. had not confirmed Mortal Kombat 3 following a theatrical run that was modest relative to the sequel’s reported budget. Released in cinemas on 8 May 2026, the…