Ocean's 8 puts an all-women spin on the crime caper blockbuster. The big question, though, is whether it advances female representation, and is generally entertaining, or is simply an all-star scam cashing in on a trend?
Making a reboot of a loved film is the thing to do these days. Trying to mash it up with elements of very different film genres, perhaps less of a good idea.
It was just earlier this week that we learned of the incredible cast being put together to join Sandra Bullock in a planned all-female Ocean’s Eleven spinoff. On top of Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, Elizabeth Banks and Mindy Kaling all joining the production, we also learned that the movie’s production title was Ocean’s Ocho. It appears something got lost in translation though. …
It’s been a while since we heard that Sandra Bullock would be leading an all-female Ocean’s Eleven spinoff directed by Gary Ross (The Hunger Games, Seabiscuit), with not much else in the way of concrete news for the project. We know that George Clooney – who starred in the 2001 film and its sequels as suave gentleman crook Danny Ocean – and Steven …
It looks like the “all-female reboot” is Hollywood’s next big thing. There’s the new Ghostbusters that’s well under way, and an Ocean’s Eleven remake being lead by Sandra Bullock, plus rumours of a female-centric Road House and 21 Jump Street spin-off. Personally, I’m not too hot on the idea of taking old movies and remaking them with ladies. Yes, more …
Move over Ghostbusters. Scooch to the side Road House. Just plain get out of the way 21 Jump Street spinoff. There’s a new female-led big franchise reboot on the way, and it’s turning the reboot-dial up to eleven! The Playlist is reporting that Sandra Bullock is set to lead an all-female reboot of Ocean’s Eleven, the jazzy comedy caper ensemble …
Have you ever double-checked your doors at night because something just didn’t feel secure? …
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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