For Jessica Alba, things weren’t so fantastic. The actress, 44, got candid about shooting the 2005 superhero movie “Fantastic Four” while at the Red Sea Film Festival on Friday, sharing that her “least favorite scene” was when her character Sue Storm appeared naked over a bridge. Jessica Alba speaks during the Opening Ceremony at the Red Sea … Read more
The return of Brendan Fraser to movies has been full of fun surprises over the past several years. movie review RENTAL FAMILY Running time: 103 minutes. Rated PG-13 (some strong language, thematic elements, suggestive material). In theaters. He’s gone from “Monkeybone” to Oscar winner; from being the aughts’ favorite action-comedy star in films such as … Read more
movie review IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT Running time: 105 minutes. Rated PG-13 (violence, smoking, strong language). In Persian with subtitles. In theaters Oct. 15. There is nothing accidental about the way Jafar Panahi makes movies. The Iranian writer-director isn’t known for churning out sweet, innocent comedies that go down easily. He famously prods the … Read more
movie review WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY Running time: 140 minutes. In theaters Nov. 26; On Netflix Dec. 12. TORONTO — After a weak, “I don’t really care whodunit” chapter with “Glass Onion,” writer-director Rian Johnson’s knives have returned to razor-sharpness. “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” had its world … Read more
It looks like Marvel’s first family has finally found its footing. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” clobbered the competition and leaped into the No. 1 spot on Friday — its second in theaters — with $11.7 million in earnings, according to The Numbers. The superhero flick, which cost a staggering $200 million, is the second … Read more
In the latest battle for box office supremacy, stumbling Superman didn’t stand a chance. Marvel Studios’ latest superhero flick, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” clobbered the box office competition on Friday, reporting first-day ticket sales of $57 million, according to The Numbers. The Pedro Pascal-helmed film marks the beginning of the next phase in the … Read more
movie review FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Running time: 115 minutes. Rated PG-13 (action/violence and some language). In theaters July 25. Calling “Fantastic Four: First Steps” the best “Fantastic Four” movie so far is not exactly a quote I’d advise Disney to slap on the poster. Talk about grading on a curve. The last three pathetic … Read more
Julia Garner knows silver looks good on her. The actress, 31, was recently asked about how she handled the backlash to her gender-swapped role as the Silver Surfer in “Fantastic Four: First Steps.” “Oh, well, you know. I said, ‘I’m just going to still do my job,’” Garner told the BBC at the Marvel film’s red … Read more
Johnny Depp has broken his silence on being pushed out of the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise. During an interview with The Telegraph published Saturday, July 5, the “Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness” director opened up about being recast in the “Harry Potter” spinoff series five years ago. “They said we’d like you to … Read more
Actor Julian McMahon, best known for the TV show “Nip/Tuck” and the 2005 and 2007 “Fantastic Four” movies, has passed away. He was 56. McMahon’s wife, Kelly, confirmed the devastating news in a statement to Deadline on Friday, July 4. She revealed that the beloved actor passed away in Clearwater, Florida, on Wednesday, July 2, … Read more
movie review 28 YEARS LATER Running time: 115 minutes. Rated R (strong bloody violence, grisly images, graphic nudity, language and brief sexuality). In theaters June 20. It takes some skill to pump new life into the undead. Every possible twist on the zombie movie has been tried in the past 20 years, from deadpan road … Read more
movie review GLADIATOR II Running time: 148 minutes. Rated R (strong bloody violence). In theaters Nov. 22. Ridley Scott has probably been feeling a lot like a gladiator lately, fending off menacing movie critics from his high-profile duds. The director’s wretched “House of Gucci” was devoured by lions; the gauche “Napoleon” decapitated. And “The Last … Read more
movie review UNSTOPPABLE Running time: 116 minutes. Rated PG-13 (some strong language and thematic material.) As we head into the fall, and films gunning for awards are about to hit theaters like so many brown leaves, feel-good movies have been rather thin on the ground. Stopping the trend is “Unstoppable,” an inspiring true story starring … Read more
“Saturday Night Live” alum Victoria Jackson said that she has “months” to live after her cancer returned. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, Jackson, 65, posted an Instagram video to share the news. In the caption, she wrote, “Cancer Update: I have 34.8 months to live if I don’t get hit by a meteor, shot by … Read more
movie review DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Running time: 127 minutes. Rated R (strong bloody violence and language throughout, gore and sexual references). In theaters July 26. “Good to see you,” Deadpool says to Wolverine early in their new movie. “You’re joining at a bit of a low point.” The sword-wielding superhuman also known as Wade Wilson … Read more
“Longlegs,” a gripping horror film about a mysterious Oregon serial killer on the loose, racks up many spooky superlatives. movie review LONGLEGS Running time: 101 minutes. Rated R (bloody violence, disturbing images and some language). In theaters July 12. Chief among them? The freakish title character easily ranks among Nicolas Cage’s strangest roles. That a … Read more
The fabulous Fantastic Four are back to solve crime once again. After much speculation, Marvel has announced the new cast for the upcoming revival film based on 1960s comic book superheroes. The brand took to Instagram on this lovely Valentine’s Day to share the foursome who will wear the blue suits. Pedro Pascal will star … Read more
And the snub goes to … The 2024 Oscar nominations are here, and the snubs are brutal – including Margot Robbie, Leonardo DiCaprio and more. Many of the nominations were expected: “Oppenheimer” got a total of 13 nods – including “Best Actor” for Cillian Murphy, “Best Supporting Actor” for Robert Downey Jr. and “Best Director” … Read more
“Priscilla,” the superb drama about Priscilla Presley’s complicated marriage to Elvis, does not end with an Elvis Presley song. Instead, the final minutes of writer-director Sofia Coppola’s affectionate movie, which had its North American premiere Friday at the New York Film Festival, come courtesy of another Tennessee music legend: “I Will Always Love You” by … Read more
You’ve heard of Barbie’s Dreamhouse — now you can have Barbie’s dream coffin. If you, like Barbie, ever think about dying, your existential crisis can now be Barbie-themed. Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie has inspired a cultural and fashion trend dubbed “Barbiecore,” reportedly contributing to a pink paint shortage — and now even funeral homes are jumping on … Read more