Few could have anticipated the immense success of 2014’s John Wick. The Keanu Reeves fronted action thrill ride introduced the world to the title character, a master assassin who is brought out of retirement to avenge the murder of his puppy – the final gift imparted to him by his deceased wife. John Wick’s humble beginnings led to cult success commercially (as well as a strong critical reception, on the whole), and such success guaranteed we would see Mr.
Over the last five decades, the James Bond franchise has become synonymous with thrilling action. Each installment in the franchise has featured a stunt, car chase, and/or fight scene (or scenes) that has/have become instantly iconic in its own right. With the imminent release of Spectre – the latest Bond adventure starring Daniel Craig as 007 – later this fall, a new featurette has been released showcasing the film’s seemingly endless action and stuntwork.
Few modern tentpole series have survived long enough to endure the highs and lows that the Fast & Furious franchise has gone through. After a somewhat rocky adolescence, the series really hit its stride during the fifth and sixth installments (Fast Five and Furious 6, respectively) under director Justin Lin, and then achieved new commercial heights thanks to James Wan’s Furious 7 this year.
Super soldiers, demi gods, blind lawyers, and now maybe even vampires? Long before the superhero genre could share a universe, or even achieve widespread mainstream success, there was Blade. Despite being one of the first comic book properties to achieve success on the big screen, the character has remained on ice for over a decade.
While almost $700 million is nothing to scoff at, for Warner Bros. it simply wasn’t enough. Man of Steel met with decidedly lukewarm response in 2013 and as a result, Warner Bros. are showing considerable trepidation in regards to giving Henry Cavill’s Superman another solo outing. After much speculation, Zack Snyder has declared that Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice is in fact the Man of Steel sequel.
We already know that while Ryan Reynolds' Wade Wilson will headline 2016’s Deadpool, he will be far from the only Marvel character to appear in the affair. In the recent trailer for the film, we got a notably brief glimpse of popular X-Man Colossus (Andre Tricoteux) as he will look in the film. Now it seems that the film itself will flesh the character out more than we had previously realized.
You would think that between acting in some of Hollywood’s best films, and partying around the world with models, Leonardo DiCaprio wouldn’t have much time on his hands for anything else. You would be wrong on that assessment; DiCaprio is busier than ever, and has begun to branch out beyond his usual hobbies of films and Mediterranean yacht parties.
For those who do not regularly make their way to the gym, the experience can prove somewhat daunting. Sure, you can learn proper technique from a how-to video, but not knowing the types of noises to make in the gym can make for an uncomfortable experience. Fret no longer, as actor Terry Crews appeared on CBS' The Late Late Show with James Corden to provide us with some much needed guidance.
Ever since taking over The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon has continued to inject humor and youthful energy into the late night lineup. However, much of the humor comes from his ability to look at pop culture icons and tropes from the past, and lampoon them with great effect. His most recent endeavor involved him hilariously taking on Lionel Richie’s “Hello” – a classic single from the singer’s 1984 multi platinum album “Can’t Slow Down.”.
The superhero renaissance continues as more and more characters have been plucked from relative obscurity and given the treatment they have long deserved. Even Kara Zor-El – Superman’s cousin and primary protagonist of Supergirl – has not had much exposure to wide audiences prior. She won’t be alone however, a new photo has just been released of DC superhero Red Tornado as he will appear on Supergirl, but the results leave a little bit to be desired.
The art of cinema and the art of dance have long gone hand in hand. Some of the earliest images committed to film at the turn of the last century involved the depiction of burlesque or ballet dancers. To celebrate that long tradition, one fan has edited together a brilliant mashup featuring 100 of the most iconic dances ever seen in movies.
Despite portraying Blackbeard in the upcoming film Pan, Hugh Jackman’s actual personality seems more akin to the boy who never grew up than a villainous pirate. The actor recently released quick blooper from the production of the film, and in just a few seconds it cannot help but incite laughter.
Steve Rannazzisi – best known for his work on FXX’s The League– is currently finding that out the hard way. Amid the outrage against him for his falsifications about his experience on 9/11, it seems that his professional life has begun to suffer, as well. The sports bar chain Buffalo Wild Wings has severed its ties with the comedian.
People have long flocked to television as an alternative means of entertainment in the face of expensive movie ticket prices. Conventional wisdom would seem to indicate that paying a monthly subscription for consistent, serialized programming would be the most cost effective approach to personal entertainment.
Anyone who grew up in the 90’s – or any Disney fan in general – was most likely extremely pleased to find that Pocahontas finally made its way to Netflix recently. The film chronicles the triumphs and adventures of a young Native American woman during the colonization of Jamestown. However, some felt that Netflix missed the mark in their description of the film.
Even the most fledgling cinephile can likely identify the surreal, otherworldly filmmaking style of director Tim Burton. From Edward Scissorhands to his innovative take on Gotham city in his Batman films, the director has developed a style that has become decidedly signature. However, beyond their artistic merit, his films have now become a means by which scientific progress can be achieved.
