Garfield — the lasagne-loving, Monday-hating, greedy, grumpy cat originating in Jim Davis’ long-running comic strip — is an awkward fit for a kids’ film. He’s a cynic forced to be a family-friendly goofball, a sarcastic hero being sold to an audience of under-tens with an undeveloped sense of sarcasm, a square pessimist peg in a round optimistic hole. It has been tried unsuccessfully before, in 2004’s Garfield: The Movie and its sequel — those films most notable for the fact that Bill Murray signed on to voice Garfield because he mistakenly (he claimed) thought one of the Coen brothers was behind it.
This latest attempt details how Garfield first met his human ‘pet’, Jon (Nicholas Hoult), and became estranged from his father Vic (Samuel L. Jackson), before the stubborn housecat finds himself on a madcap heist adventure. Whether or not you think this is an origin story that needs to be told...
This latest attempt details how Garfield first met his human ‘pet’, Jon (Nicholas Hoult), and became estranged from his father Vic (Samuel L. Jackson), before the stubborn housecat finds himself on a madcap heist adventure. Whether or not you think this is an origin story that needs to be told...
- 5/23/2024
- by John Nugent
- Empire - Movies
Andrew Jarecki admits that it’s bizarre and surprising he has been telling Robert Durst’s story for so long. Across two decades, The Jinx director has explored the true-crime tale of the New York real estate heir who was suspected of three murders across his life, which ended in 2022 at age 78 not long after a guilty verdict and prison life sentence was handed down in one of those murders.
“Not only does the story keep shifting and are there so many big human questions that it calls into play, but this whole Part Two is really about something different for us,” Jarecki told The Hollywood Reporter when talking about the follow-up to HBO’s 2015 series (which helped launch the true-crime documentary wave that still exists today). “A lot of Part One was retrospective, where these are terrible events that happened in the past. Part Two is really happening while you are watching it.
“Not only does the story keep shifting and are there so many big human questions that it calls into play, but this whole Part Two is really about something different for us,” Jarecki told The Hollywood Reporter when talking about the follow-up to HBO’s 2015 series (which helped launch the true-crime documentary wave that still exists today). “A lot of Part One was retrospective, where these are terrible events that happened in the past. Part Two is really happening while you are watching it.
- 5/22/2024
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
[Editor's Note: Welcome to Archie's House of Horror! We're thrilled and chilled to team up with Archie Comics for this recurring column written by Jamie L. Rotante, writer and Senior Director of Editorial at Archie Comics. Each column takes a closer look at the terrifying themes and eerie inspirations found within the pages of the ever-expanding world of Archie Horror, with this month's column focusing on the intense exorcism that possesses the pages of Jinx: A Cursed Life, now available from Archie Comics!]
As far as horror tropes in genres go, possession and exorcisms are probably some of the most ubiquitous. I mean, right now, The Pope’s Exorcist is out in theaters. There’s seldom a long passage of time between exorcism and possession-related movies in theaters, thanks in large part to the lasting impact/legacy of Ed and Lorraine Warren, as questionable as they may be. And sure, a lot of exorcism-based movies can feel like different shades of the same color, but there still...
As far as horror tropes in genres go, possession and exorcisms are probably some of the most ubiquitous. I mean, right now, The Pope’s Exorcist is out in theaters. There’s seldom a long passage of time between exorcism and possession-related movies in theaters, thanks in large part to the lasting impact/legacy of Ed and Lorraine Warren, as questionable as they may be. And sure, a lot of exorcism-based movies can feel like different shades of the same color, but there still...
- 5/17/2023
- by Jamie L. Rotante
- DailyDead
‘Doctor Who’ Unveils Jonathan Groff First Look
Jonathan Groff has begun filming his Doctor Who scenes and the BBC has unveiled a first look. The BBC is keeping details about Groff’s character close to its chest but the images show him dressed in Victorian-style clothing flanked by the new doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, and Millie Gibson, who is playing companion Ruby Sunday. Groff, who shot to fame in Glee and has since starred in the likes of Knock at the Cabin, Mindhunter and The Matrix Resurrections, is one of the most high profile stars to have landed a role in the new season, which will air later this year. The likes of Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney and RuPaul star Jinx Monsoon have also boarded, while David Tennant and Catherine Tate are returning for anniversary specials. Upon the Groff news last week, showrunner Russell T Davies called his signature “an incredible coup.
Jonathan Groff has begun filming his Doctor Who scenes and the BBC has unveiled a first look. The BBC is keeping details about Groff’s character close to its chest but the images show him dressed in Victorian-style clothing flanked by the new doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, and Millie Gibson, who is playing companion Ruby Sunday. Groff, who shot to fame in Glee and has since starred in the likes of Knock at the Cabin, Mindhunter and The Matrix Resurrections, is one of the most high profile stars to have landed a role in the new season, which will air later this year. The likes of Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney and RuPaul star Jinx Monsoon have also boarded, while David Tennant and Catherine Tate are returning for anniversary specials. Upon the Groff news last week, showrunner Russell T Davies called his signature “an incredible coup.
- 5/11/2023
- by Jesse Whittock and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix dropped the soundtrack for its hit limited thriller series “Beef.”
The 10-episode miniseries, which debuted on Netflix April 6, carries a name that completely conveys its plot. “Beef” centers on two strangers — a failing contractor named Danny Cho (Steven Yeun), and an unsatisfied entrepreneur named Amy Lau (Ali Wong) — whose worlds literally collide after they get into a road rage incident. When things escalate, the feud brings out their innermost darkest sides.
The cast includes Wong, Yeun, Young Mazino, David Choe, Mia Serafino, Ashley Park, Justin H. Min, Joseph Lee and Andrew Santino.
The A24-produced thriller was created by Lee Sung Jin, and executive produced by Jake Schreier, Ravi Nandan and Alli Reich. Series leads Wong and Yeun also serve as executive producers.
“Beef’s” original Score is by Bobby Krlic, and the soundtrack includes songs by prominent artists Christina Aguilera, Hoobstank and even tracks from Yeun and some of the cast.
The 10-episode miniseries, which debuted on Netflix April 6, carries a name that completely conveys its plot. “Beef” centers on two strangers — a failing contractor named Danny Cho (Steven Yeun), and an unsatisfied entrepreneur named Amy Lau (Ali Wong) — whose worlds literally collide after they get into a road rage incident. When things escalate, the feud brings out their innermost darkest sides.
The cast includes Wong, Yeun, Young Mazino, David Choe, Mia Serafino, Ashley Park, Justin H. Min, Joseph Lee and Andrew Santino.
The A24-produced thriller was created by Lee Sung Jin, and executive produced by Jake Schreier, Ravi Nandan and Alli Reich. Series leads Wong and Yeun also serve as executive producers.
“Beef’s” original Score is by Bobby Krlic, and the soundtrack includes songs by prominent artists Christina Aguilera, Hoobstank and even tracks from Yeun and some of the cast.
- 4/21/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
The character of Catwoman has enjoyed a celebrated history on page and screen, but as unfortunate as it is to say, Halle Berry's portrayal of the anti-heroine might be the lowest point in that history. And that's pretty much all that needs to be said about the failure of 2004's "Catwoman." We all know by now how disappointing the film was, there's no need to go on about it 20 years after the fact.
And there was arguably no need to pile on at the time, which is why it's unfortunate that the tiresome Golden Raspberry Awards decided to do just that, nominating the film for seven "prizes" and handing out four of them to Berry's ill-fated action thriller. One of which was bestowed upon the actress herself for her lead performance. And to everyone's surprise, Berry actually showed up at the 2005 ceremony to accept the worst actress award in person,...
And there was arguably no need to pile on at the time, which is why it's unfortunate that the tiresome Golden Raspberry Awards decided to do just that, nominating the film for seven "prizes" and handing out four of them to Berry's ill-fated action thriller. One of which was bestowed upon the actress herself for her lead performance. And to everyone's surprise, Berry actually showed up at the 2005 ceremony to accept the worst actress award in person,...
- 3/26/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
In the 1990s, Brian Michael Bendis was a semi-successful independent comic creator. Writing and drawing a bevy of crime books such as Torso and Jinx. He was making a name for himself and making a living — no small accomplishment for someone releasing comics out of Cleveland.
Then in 2000 he created Fortune and Glory, a three-issue autobiographical story about his escapades in Hollywood, which was courting comic creators to be fresh screenwriting voices. It was filled with incredulous moments and embarrassing meetings as it chronicled a writer navigating a byzantine world.
It was also a hit, the biggest at that point in Bendis’ ascending career, and earned him three Eisner Awards, the comic industry’s version of the Oscars.
“It weirdly ended up being the first actual hit book I ever did,” Bendis says, speaking to The Hollywood Reporter from his home in Portland on a snowy afternoon. “I did it...
Then in 2000 he created Fortune and Glory, a three-issue autobiographical story about his escapades in Hollywood, which was courting comic creators to be fresh screenwriting voices. It was filled with incredulous moments and embarrassing meetings as it chronicled a writer navigating a byzantine world.
It was also a hit, the biggest at that point in Bendis’ ascending career, and earned him three Eisner Awards, the comic industry’s version of the Oscars.
“It weirdly ended up being the first actual hit book I ever did,” Bendis says, speaking to The Hollywood Reporter from his home in Portland on a snowy afternoon. “I did it...
- 3/6/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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