Zack Snyder’s newly released two-part director’s cut for his sprawling original space epic “Rebel Moon” has finally brought the filmmaker’s true vision to the screen. It was made possible through a partnership with Netflix which also came with a stipulation – Snyder would have to first make and release trimmed down PG-13 versions of the … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Rebel Moon – Part One: Director’s Cut” (2024)
The genesis of Zack Snyder’s epic space opera “Rebel Moon” dates all the way back to 1997. In the years that followed, Snyder would pitch his idea to LucasFilm as a new Star Wars installment. Later he attempted to turn it into a video game. And even later, he considered developing it as a television … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Trap” (2024)
M. Night Shyamalan’s new thriller “Trap” finds itself in an unenviable position. It’s releasing at a time that immediately puts it against box office juggernauts like the immensely fun disaster romp “Twisters” and the MCU’s fan-pandering cash cow “Deadpool & Wolverine”. But hopefully Shyamalan’s latest can find an audience because it offers more fresh and … Continue reading
New on Home Video: “No Way Out” 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
Kino Lorber Studio Classics continues their support of physical media with the release of “No Way Out” on 4K Ultra HD for the very first time. This terrific edition features a new HDR/ Dolby Vision master, taken from a 4K scan of the original 35mm camera negative. Skillfully directed by Roger Donaldson, “No Way Out” … Continue reading
RETRO REVIEW: “Bloody Mama” (1970)
Roger Corman’s exploitation crime thriller “Bloody Mama” was the filmmaker’s second-to-last feature for American International Pictures and it was a far cry from his best. Though moderately successful, the film was handcuffed by Corman’s steadfast desire to milk the recent success of Arthur Penn’s Oscar-winning “Bonnie and Clyde”. His efforts in “Bloody Mama” were so … Continue reading
The “Alien: Romulus” Movie Poster Campaign Continues to Build Excitement
From their earliest announcement that “Alien: Romulus” was on the way, 20th Century Studios has delivered one killer movie poster after another. And they haven’t slowed down, as evident by the release of several eye-popping new sheets today. A collection of incredibly talented artists have helped put together one of the better promotional campaigns for … Continue reading