Author: Matt Conway

Chris Hemsworth has delivered remarkable charm and presence as Asgaard’s mightiest hero Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but his career outside of that has been hit or miss. While he’s often been capable as a supporting funnyman (Ghostbusters and Bad Times at El Royale), his starring vehicles have been critical and financial disappointments (although I’ll still defend Michael Mann’s Blackhat till my dying breath), aligning with projects that never utilize his movie star talents. Now starring in the Netflix actioner Extraction, Hemsworth flexes his muscles as a capable action star in a shamelessly entertaining throwback to the days of 80’s machismo genre vehicles. Extraction follows Tyler Rake…

With the Coronavirus continuing to prevent film studios from undergoing production, studios have had to quickly adjust their calendars in order to plan their future. This has impacted every studio in the industry, including the incredibly meticulous Marvel Cinematic Universe ran by Disney. The House of Mouse has already re-adjusted their future calendar once, essentially pushing back the entire Phase 4 slate by a few months to adapt to the ever-changing circumstances. It appears Disney has a few more changes up their sleeve, now moving Doctor Strange 2 and Thor 4 back from their original release dates. According to Variety, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse…

Val Kilmer’s career has been relatively quiet since breaking out in the 1980s/1990s. With huge feature roles in projects like Batman Forever, Heat, and True Romance, Kilmer became a crucial fixture in the industry, but his star quickly lost its luster. A combination of conflicts behind the scenes (Kilmer and Joel Schumacher battled behind the scenes of their Batman project) and box office duds (The Island of Dr. Moreau is a notorious dud) led to Kilmer falling off in the industry. It appears the actor could have a career Renaissance, as he will be re-appearing as Iceman in Top Gun: Maverick. While many fans are…

The Russo Brothers (Joe and Anthony) have had a meteoric rise in the industry. After serving as directors for fan-favorite TV series like Arrested Development and Community, the duo got their big break directing Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Effortlessly meshing a spy conspiracy flavor with a touching portrayal of Captain America and Winter Soldier’s friendship, their first effort was a smash hit, leading to the two directing some of the MCU’s biggest projects in Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Captain America: Winter Soldier. Now working outside of the Marvel system, The Russo Brothers have big plans with their career. In an interview with Collider, The…

Sony has steadily been building towards their own superhero universe, taking a page out of Disney’s massively successful Marvel Cinematic Universe. So far, early results have been solid, with two Tom Holland-led Spider-Man features ranking among the web slinger’s best entries, while Venom became a massive box office hit despite poor critical reactions. Sony will be looking to build substantially upon this foundation, with Morbius and a potential Kraven the Hunter film on their way. All of this will build to a dramatic clash between Spider-Man and his dastardly foes, a fight that Tom Hardy can’t wait to see. In a now-deleted Instagram post, Tom…

The Coronavirus has been a difficult time for people across the country, with the economy spiraling while people are forced to keep a safe distance from family and loved ones. While many have adhered to the social standards that have been set, some have decided to break these set restrictions by going out for unnecessary reasons. This includes Avengers: Endgame star Josh Brolin, who snapped a picture visiting his parents while wearing a safety mask. The now-deleted Instagram post caused a stir on social media, with many pundits criticizing Josh Brolin for not doing his part during the Coronavirus. Brolin has now…

The Coronavirus continues to shift the movie calendar in unprecedented ways, with almost every movie being effected by these unforeseen circumstances. 2020 titles like No Time to Die, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and Black Widow were all pushed back significantly, while some 2021 titles like The Batman have also had to move due to delays in production. One of the few titles many thought would hold firm in its release slot was Venom 2, with rumors of a new trailer leaving many to think the title would release on time. Sadly, that will not be the case. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Venom 2 has moved from its October 2nd, 2020 slot…

Few actors are as universally beloved as Jack Black, a man who has personified himself as a goofy oddball throughout his lengthy career. Whether its his work in the musical duo Tenacious D or star roles in hit projects like School of Rock and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Black has become a fixture in popular culture throughout the millennium. With the actor typically synonymous with his comedic efforts (The D Train and Margot at the Wedding are great examples of him stretching his range), many would find it a shock for the actor to embody Wolverine in a future project. Well, that’s just what a few…

The Coronavirus continues to ravage people across the globe, with its highly-contagious nature changing everyday life in unprecedented ways. Along with the hundreds of thousands US citizens that have contracted the Coronavirus (or COVID19), several notable celebrities have also contracted the viral disease. Forrest Gump star Tom Hanks, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, and Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller are some of the key figures who have contracted the disease, with some now worrying about Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman’s health after a recent Instagram post. In a video discussing his partnership with the Operation 42 charity, fans noticed that Chadwick Boseman has experienced…

The failure of the Justice League is still being felt by the DC cinematic universe today, with Warner Brothers changing their plans drastically to course correct with audiences. Instead of building on a shared universe that included the development of characters like the Martian Manhunter and Green Lantern, DC became more focused on delivering inspired solo entries that standalone from one another. This has left the future of Ezra Miller’s depiction of the Flash up in the air, with that film’s status becoming even murkier after the actor was caught choking one of his fans in an altercation. Due to that…