I’m a big fan of Stephen King, but more often than not the film adaptations of his novels leave a lot to be desired…except when Frank Darabont is at the helm. Our favourite Hawaiian t-shirt wearing director has adapted a string of Stephen King novels and novellas, more often than not resulting in something quite incredible. Don’t believe me? Well, …
Only three new films open in South African cinemas today – combining popcorn escapism with crowd-pleasers and indie drama. Last Updated: May 24, 2013
I’m pretty sure that the revelation that you’ll get to see a scantily clad Jennifer Aniston doing a super sexy strip tease, and also occasionally telling people to consume genitalia would be enough to get a lot of you to watch this red band trailer for new comedy We’re the Millers. For the rest of you though, who currently don’t have all …
Writer Damon Lindelof first came to most people’s attention when he created Lost with JJ Abrams and Carlton Cuse. It’s probably also where he learnt to a be a secretive bastard (and not end stories, but that’s a whole other article), a tradition he’s continued with most of his projects. His latest project Tomorrowland took even his normal clandestine nature to new …
Welcome to The Extras! A daily dose of all the smaller movie related news, clips and just plain cool stuff that you might have missed! Last Updated: May 23, 2013
Hey! Do you tire of seeing upper class actors strut their talent like a peacock in heat on films that will win various little statues of naked gold men? Well then good news! Because a second Grown Ups film is on the way! Sure, it may contain far more urine, vomit and people being inserted into asses than you’re used …
Move aside Doctor, because there’s another time traveller on the way and he’s not afraid to use a gun! Back in 1994, Jean Claude van Damme was at the height of his fame after a string of successful films in which he showed off his glutes and screamed At the screen as if he had just gotten some Tabasco sauce in his …
I’ve been keeping an eye on Neil Jordan’s Byzantium for a while now, not only because Gemma Arterton does non-PG-13 rated things to my nether regions, but also because this appears like it could be that most rarest of films lately: a vampire film that doesn’t suck. This is something that Jordan has some past affinity for though, seeing as how …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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