Ugh, as if! Paramount Studios released a statement today saying that a “Clueless” remake is in the works. It seems as though Hollywood has run out of original teen drama pieces and think it’s a good idea to remake a classic. Yes, Clueless is considered an iconic piece of filmmaking and here I am to tell you why this shouldn’t be remade, or rather, why this … Continue reading 90s Classic “Clueless” Remake in the Works
The latest comic book film under fire with criticism and controversy before its release is Sony’s “Venom”. The review embargo lifted Tuesday and as usual, all eyes were on Twitter as #Venom was filled with negative reviews. Let’s be honest here, we all had very low expectations for this movie considering that Sony was at the helm. However, the excuses for this film being bad are not focused … Continue reading CBM’s & the Death of Film Criticism
Steven Spielberg is remaking the 1962 Best Picture winner “West Side Story”. Yes, you read that right. Steven Spielberg directing a musical. It’s not even an original piece or a new musical from Broadway, this legendary sci-fi adventure director is taking on a MUSICAL that won Best Picture. I just want to know why? What’s the point of remaking a classic such as this one? … Continue reading Remaking an Oscar Best Picture Winner
In light of the new Dark Phoenix trailer that dropped Thursday at midnight, I wanted to reflect on the X-Men franchise as a whole. The original trilogy that was released in the early 2000s was something special for 20th Century Fox because Marvel Entertainment had sold them the rights to the X-Men characters, as well as Elektra, Daredevil and Fantastic Four. During the same period, Marvel also sold the rights of Spider-Man to … Continue reading The End of the X-Men
Cathy Yan and Margot Robbie have found their Black Canary and Huntress. Jurnee Smollet – Bell will play Dinah Lance aka Black Canary. Dinah Lance is often portrayed as an expert in hand to hand combat. In addition to her martial arts skills, she is equipped with her sonic Canary cry (which will be shot in glorious IMAX) and a damn good investigator. Mary Elizabeth … Continue reading Black Canary & Huntress Officially Cast for DC’s “Birds of Prey”
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