Scarlett Johansson Talks “Fever Dream” Of ‘Black Widow’ Experience At Comic-Con
‘The Lion King’ Dominates The Box Office With Impressive $185 Million Weekend
The Lion King was the clear cut winner at this weekend’s box office, as it took in $185 million. Coming in second was Spider-Man: Far From Home with $21 million, followed by a third place finish from Toy Story 4 ($14.6 million).
‘Into The Ashes’ Review: Crime Thriller Levels Up With Introspective Storytelling
The crime thriller genre may not be as well-worn as the coming of age tales or romcoms, but there’s enough out there to forge a predictable path. Writer/director Aaron Harvey’s latest film Into The Ashes has the look and feel of a straight ahead revenge drama, but it takes a left turn and makes a pretty big gamble. From where I sit, the gamble pays off from the get go.
CinemAddicts Ep. 99: ‘Skin,’ ‘Mike Wallace Is Here,’ ‘Into The Ashes’ And ‘The Mountain’
Lots to cover on Episode 99 of CinemAddicts, as Anderson Cowan and I review two films (Skin, Mike Wallace Is Here) and I tackle a couple of other solid indie flicks (Into The Ashes and The Mountain). First things first, however, as Quentin Tarantino is on our respective minds . . .
Suspense Thriller ‘Ma’ Lands Blu-ray And DVD Release In September
Starring and executive produced by Octavia Spencer, Ma hits Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand September 3 via Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The release comes with over 20 minutes of never before seen footage. The flick’s digital release is set for August 20.
Elton John Reflects On ‘The Lion King’: “It’s a Never Ending Success Story”
The European premiere of The Lion King took place at London’s Leicester Square, and among the talent attending the event were voice actors Beyoncé (Nala) and Seth Rogen (Pumbaa). Elton John, who won an Oscar for his work on the original film, was also on hand to talk about The Lion King’s continued success.
Flick City: Danielle Macdonald Discusses The Impact of ‘Hairspray’
Danielle Macdonald has had quite the run the past several years, as she’s delivered quality work in Patti Cake$, Dumplin,’ and Bird Box. During the interviews for Skin, Macdonald talked about how the Hairspray influenced her own life.
‘Summer Night’ Review: Coming Of Age Tale Is Much Ado About Something
Upon first blush Summer Night may have the feeling of an aimless and lackadaisical coming-of-age tale, and to be frank there is a certain charm within the space. Director Joe Cross’ debut feature thankfully goes much deeper sans the heavy handed message, leaving us with an easygoing yet ultimately memorable tale.
CinemAddicts Episode 98 Spotlights ‘Sea of Shadows’ And ‘The Farewell’
If you’re in the mood for a first rate documentary and a stirring drama, then Sea of Shadows and The Farewell are two flicks that are now out today. Episode 98 of CinemAddicts, as well as audio from my interview from both films are featured below!
‘The Farewell’ Actors Tzi Ma and Diana Lin Discuss Memorable Lulu Wang Collaboration
Awkwafina delivers one of this year’s best performances in The Farewell, but she is a part of a great ensemble that also craft memorable work in writer/director Lulu Wang’s emotionally resonant drama. I talked to Tzi Ma and Diana Lin, who play Billi’s (Awkwafina) parents in the feature, and my Q&A with the actors is below!