Author: Frank Palmer

When approaching a movie like 2017’s IT, it’s important to try and not compare this film to the Tim Curry version that was made iconic throughout the past 27 years. For someone who was terrified by Curry’s performance, I had pretty high expectations for this new movie. While it’s important not to compare the two, it seems like a pretty hard task. It’s really not, though, once you watch the new version and you realize that it’s completely different. The film starts off how we all knew it would, with little Georgie sailing his paper boat until it goes into…

The upcoming IT movie will begin scaring audiences tonight, thanks in part because of Bill Skarsgard and what looks to be a terrifying portrayal of Pennywise the Clown. The actor himself has said his hope is to scare an entire generation: “In order for this movie to be as effective as the book and the series, I have to scare a whole generation. My take was that Pennywise functions very simply. Nothing much is going on in terms of what he’s thinking — he’s animalistic and instinctive.” He added: “It’s funny. I went back to Stockholm after we wrapped, and…

It was reported last week that Warner Bros. were eyeing Leonardo DiCaprio for their solo Joker movie, though a report that was published this week said there’s almost no chance of that happening. It was also said that Jared Leto was unhappy with the news, but apparently, that’s not the case. In a new interview with ODE (via Batman-News), he was first asked about the film he won’t be in – as well as the Harley Quinn/Joker film he will be in: “Yeah, I think so. I’m a little confused too,” Leto admitted when the interviewer said she was confused…

Just last week it was reported that Leonardo DiCaprio could play The Joker for Warner Bros.’ upcoming solo movie for the character. Per the THR report: Sources say Warners will make an ambitious attempt to use Scorsese to bring Leonardo DiCaprio into the world of comic-book movies. Certainly, Scorsese’s involvement in The Joker film, which The Hangover filmmaker Todd Phillips would direct, could elevate and diversify the studio’s contributions to the genre, creating the potential to make awards-worthy films such as Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy. There’s no offer for DiCaprio, and sources say Scorsese’s deal to produce isn’t…

Just a couple of days ago, it was reported that John Cena was one of the frontrunners (along with Joshua Sasse) to play Shazam in the upcoming DC Comics film. Per the recent report: According to our sources, actor Joshua Sasse (Galavant) and wrestling superstar John Cena (Bumblebee spin-off film) are tentatively the front runners for the role of Shazam. While there apparently was a third dark horse contender that has seemingly fallen out of favor, however that name couldn’t be confirmed. Sasse is undoubtedly the lesser known of the two named actors, however that could work in the studio’s…

Thor: Ragnarok is easily one of the most anticipated films of this year – as is pretty much every Marvel Cinematic Universe or DC Extended Universe film. Superheroes are booming, with no intention of slowing down. Though Avengers: Infinity War will undoubtedly have some pretty sad implications attached to it, with the inevitable character deaths that are coming, it seems as though we may have a new team of Marvel characters in Thor: Ragnarok. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XLwL1vnPM8&feature=youtu.be Going back on the Infinity War comments I made above, Marvel’s Kevin Feige said the following back in June: “We have another two years of…

Back in January, Marvel announced a new Avengers video game and even released a teaser trailer for it. Not much was known, but it had fans pretty excited. Some new details on the project have been revealed, via a user on NeoGaf forums spotted some interesting details via Job Descriptions for the game: Lead Level Designer to join our design team to develop fun and unique online experiences. They will have experience leading other developers to build engaging various game modes and campaigns. Guide, mentor, and lead the design and development of cutting-edge online experiences …on the hunt for an experienced…

To say that Marvel’s Inhumans was a disappointment – would be an understatement. What went from being a big budget Marvel Cinematic Universe film – has now turned into an ABC Series, that apparently is not very good. The show currently sits at a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, and here are some of the reviews:  New York Magazine: Putting Inhumans into Imax is a kind of reverse Terrigenesis, in which a transformation from one thing into another only leads to reduction. Guardian: It does all seem faintly ridiculous. The interiors of Attilan look bland, bare and brutalistic, while the costuming and production…

The wait for the upcoming movie adaptation of Stephen King’s IT is almost over. The film will hit theaters tomorrow, and with that – the first round of reviews are here. Unsurprisingly, the film currently sits at a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, and here are some of the reviews: Globe and Mail: Andy Muschietti’s It is Stephen King distilled in its purest form – namely, terrifying. New York Times: The filmmakers honor both the pastoral and the infernal dimensions of Mr. King’s distinctive literary vision. Herald Sun: The fraught, yet immersive It experience delivers a complete and lasting rush, not unlike an entire…

The first trailer for the highly anticipated fourth Insidious film has been released, and is titled Insidious: The Last Key. Fans of the previous films will most likely be intrigued by the trailer, as it looks similar to the other films in the franchise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acQyrwQyCOk&feature=youtu.be As someone who isn’t really a fan of any of these movies, I can’t really say that I’m that excited. I remember seeing the first film – or was that The Conjuring? I really don’t remember. I do remember wondering why the film wasn’t rated PG, though. That should tell you how brutal it was.…