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The Last Manhunt trailer Momoa shares a story by credit with screenwriter Thomas Pa’a Sibbett on “The Last Manhunt.” The movie doesn’t appear to have an official synopsis yet, but when Saban Films acquired the global distribution rights back in July, Variety reported that it would feature a largely Native American cast. You can probably suss out the basics of the plot from the trailer above, which actually makes “The Last Manhunt” look rather good....

Go watch Truth or Dare, as a little treat Peerless Home Video “Truth or Dare? A Critical Madness” is not as obscure as you think it is, thanks to Wood’s sincere recommendation of the slasher gem whenever he gets the chance. The appeal of the film is simple, yet effective. Brace, who plays Mike, brings a maniacal edge to the role, making for a thoroughly unsympathetic yet enjoyable protagonist. The film had a budget of $200,000 and was shot on 16 mm film, which grants it an eerie, floaty quality that enhances the violent sequences to good measure....

‘He in a way is freed of his normal constraints’ Prime Video In episode 5, you see Reece make a villainous choice. He puts civilian lives at risk. For that episode, where was the line between moral ambiguity and villainy? I think one of the things that you do is you write the action, you write the character, and you let the fan bring their take on it. One thing that makes Jack Carr’s book so interesting is if you take the warrior class, you take the top apex predator, and you take away everything he has to live for, then he in a way is freed of his normal constraints....

Forgive me, Father, for I am about to sin Warner Bros. Back in 2017, “Annabelle: Creation” was released in theaters with fairly positive reviews. Many critics said that it was a much-needed improvement over the first “Annabelle” film from 2014 — the response wasn’t that different from that of the prequel film “Ouija: Origins of Evil,” which received far better reviews than that of its original release. “Creation” was Sandberg’s next film after the breakout success of “Lights Out,” an enjoyable PG-13 thriller based on the director’s viral short film of the same name....

A ‘sexier’ take on the post-apocalyse Screen Gems Paul W. S. Anderson’s 2002 “Resident Evil” film didn’t, per se, crack the video game movie code (pun partly intended). The writer and director’s own “Mortal Kombat” was an enjoyably silly rendition of the bloody martial arts fantasy property that grossed more than six times its $20 million budget at the box office in 1995. What’s more, Simon West’s “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” had only just hit it big in theaters in 2001, bringing in $273 million on its way to becoming a ridiculous yet vital landmark in the evolution of women-led action movies....

Watch the American Gigolo trailer Who would dare frame Jon Bernthal for murder?! Besides the entire viewing audience of “The Punisher,” of course. His kill count on that show was so insane that it’s hard to believe the Marvel anti-hero is allowed on the same streamer as “Mickey Mouse” and “Bluey.” Although the trailer for “American Gigolo” hints at some violent interactions in his future, Julian Kaye is nowhere near as lethal as Frank Castle....

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Eyes The Biggest Box Office Opening Of The Year Marvel Studios By Ryan Scott/Nov. 9, 2022 1:22 pm EST Arguably the most anticipated sequel of 2022 is hitting theaters this weekend, and that means the box office is about to be set ablaze by the Marvel machine once again. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is looking to bring moviegoers out en masse in a way we haven’t seen since the heart of the summer moviegoing season – if not even bigger than that....

Christmas With The Campbells Director Talks Balancing Raunchiness And Sweetness [Exclusive Interview] RLJE Films By Ethan Anderton/Dec. 2, 2022 10:00 am EST “Christmas with the Campbells” is coming to select theaters and AMC+ this weekend. If this is the first you’re hearing of the movie, I cannot implore you enough to seek out this R-rated spin on the Hallmark holiday romantic comedy formula. Featuring a solid cast that includes Brittany Snow, Justin Long, and Alex Moffat, this production from Vince Vaughn and Peter Billingsley provides a raunchy, refreshing makeover of what has become a holiday staple for many people....

Cineworld, Parent Company Of Regal Cinemas, Is Preparing To File For Bankruptcy Columbia Pictures By Lex Briscuso/Aug. 19, 2022 10:46 am EST A rebound of theatergoers to cinemas doesn’t seem to be enough for Cineworld Group Plc, the parent company and owner of Regal Cinemas. Cineworld Group is preparing to file for bankruptcy within the next few weeks following their struggle to rebuild audiences following the pandemic’s initial 2020 hit, according to The Wall Street Journal....

Denis Villeneuve’s Sicario Played A Key Role In The Making Of Prey 20th Century Studios By Marcos Melendez/Aug. 29, 2022 4:18 pm EST A return to form for the “Predator” franchise, “Prey” did a tremendous job of elevating the original concept to new and improved heights. The subversive prequel manages to be a bloody ode to the first film while packing a ferocious punch that sets itself apart from other entries in the franchise....

Old Universal Pictures “Old” was the movie that made me realise that M. Night Shyamalan is my favourite director — not after I’d seen it, but before. It was mid-summer and I was celebrating a late Christmas with my extended family at an Airbnb near Birmingham (it was a 17th century farmhouse with extremely haunted vibes). Yet despite the fact that I was staying in this slightly lopsided building in the middle of a bunch of fields, close to the National Motorcycle Museum and Birmingham Airport and not much else, I walked for 30 minutes and took a train to go and see “Old” at the nearest cinema, because I simply had to see it on its opening weekend....

How Andor Will Stand Out From Other Star Wars Shows Lucasfilm By Debopriyaa Dutta/Aug. 24, 2022 12:30 pm EST Back in 2016, Lucasfilm offered “Star Wars” fans a standalone tale that went against the grain of the franchise’s established formula. Markedly different in terms of plot, stakes, and general aesthetic, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” told a riveting story about brand new characters who aided the Rebellion, committing to the cause till the bitter end....

Colorism rears its head again Sony Pictures For Davis, her journey to getting “The Woman King” made goes back as far as six years, well before “Black Panther” arrived on the scene. Sadly, it’s no mystery why a movie featuring a cast primarily composed of Black women took so long to happen, either. As much as things have gradually begun to improve on the representation front in Hollywood (particularly when it comes to race and gender), they’ve still got a very long way to go....

Making Doctor Sleep Bridged A Divide In Mike Flanagan’s Childhood Mind Warner Bros. By Lex Briscuso/Sept. 19, 2022 12:42 pm EST In a movie filled with exciting visuals and an even more thrilling story, perhaps the best thing about “Doctor Sleep” — and, depending on who you ask, its most debated aspect — is how the film marries Stanley Kubrick’s legendary adaptation of “The Shining” with the classic tone of Stephen King’s two “Shining” universe novels....

Kevin Smith got his shot at writing a Superman movie View Askew Productions/The Weinstein Company A screenplay entitled “Superman Reborn” by Gregory Poirier was already complete by the time Kevin Smith got his chance to put a fresh spin on it. The avowed comic book nerd, who had sold off a chunk of his collection to fund “Clerks,” was in talks regarding “Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian” when the subject of a new Superman movie came up....

One Series Showed David Simon That TV Was Ready For The Wire HBO By Anya Stanley/Aug. 12, 2022 5:46 pm EST Two decades beyond its pilot episode, HBO crime drama “The Wire” signaled a creative upheaval in cable TV. Called the great American novel put on screen by some and a Greek tragedy writ large by others, the show explored, in uncommon depth, the social and political nuances of the failed “war on drugs” that had been chugging along since 1971....

Stanley Kubrick Turned An Eight-Minute Scene In The Shining Into A 60-Take Slog Columbia Pictures By Anya Stanley/Sept. 12, 2022 1:37 pm EST Stephen King’s 1977 horror book “The Shining” was a novel-length observation of a man — husband, father, and writer Jack Torrance — being (to quote the book), “bent and twisted until something snapped.” The sprawling Overlook Hotel, situated remotely in the Colorado Rockies, bends and sculpts Torrance into an axe-wielding madman using a myriad of manipulators to influence the recovering alcoholic....

‘I didn’t have the full scope of her journey’ Paramount The cast of “Lower Decks,” Newsome implied, is given access to a full season’s worth of scripts in one go. This may be a little unusual as “Lower Decks” — unlike its peers “Discovery,” “Picard,” and “Prodigy” — adheres to a more traditional, episodic “Star Trek” structure. Despite this, events from one episode do often lead into the next, and arcs do begin to form over time....

Terminator 2 Featured The ‘Most Dangerous Stunt’ James Cameron Had Ever Filmed TriStar Pictures By Joe Roberts/Dec. 10, 2022 8:00 pm EST For all the talk about the pioneering CGI in “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” there’s just as much practical wizardry worth celebrating. James Cameron’s 1991 action touchstone is full of actual stunts and practical visual effects which alongside its genuinely innovative computer-aided effects have allowed the film to endure for decades....

The 14 Best Billy Wilder Movies, Ranked United Artists By Joe Garza/July 28, 2022 12:23 pm EST Any film nerd who knows their stuff will tell you that few have contributed as much to cinema as Billy Wilder. His films are typified by their sharp dialogue, clearly defined characters, and tightly-written plots. When you’ve seen a few Wilder flicks, it becomes nearly impossible not to notice his unique style that’s influenced countless filmmakers....