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Stephen King’s ‘The Talisman’ Movie Might Finally Happen, With ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Director Mike Barker By Chris Evangelista/March 12, 2019 9:15 am EST The Talisman, the fantasy-horror novel from Stephen King and Peter Straub, has been in one stage or another of film or TV development before it even hit bookshelves in 1984. Steven Spielberg snapped up the film rights immediately and has been working with Amblin to bring the book to life – with nothing to show for it…yet....

Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Remake Will Feature A Role For Original Star Rita Moreno By Jacob Hall/Nov. 27, 2018 3:00 pm EST When it comes to the entertainment industry, there are legends and then there are Legends with a capital “L” and some italics. Rita Moreno is the latter. Over 50 years after she won an Oscar for her work in 1961’s West Side Story, the legendary triple threat will return for the new version being helmed by fellow Legend Steven Spielberg....

The ‘Tales From The Crypt’ Reboot Is As Dead As The Crypt Keeper, According To M. Night Shyamalan By Chris Evangelista/Dec. 4, 2018 10:30 am EST Hell-o, boils and ghouls! As you might recall, a Tales from the Crypt reboot from fright-master M. Night Shyamalan was announced back in 2016…and then never materialized. The project was eventually put on hold, and then killed off entirely. Now, a few years later, Shyamalan is ready to dig up the reboot’s corpse and explain the cause of death....

The 50 Greatest Movie Moments Of 2018 By /Film Staff/Jan. 15, 2019 10:00 am EST In the cold doldrums of January, with the multiplexes still mostly dormant, there’s only one thing for movie fans to do: look back at the previous year. And that’s what the /Film staff spent much of the past week doing as we assembled to create a list of the 50 greatest movie moments of 2018. First, we debated and argued and fought for which movie moments belonged on the list (all recorded in podcast form for your listening pleasure) and then we voted on the order....

The Morning Watch: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Help Hotline, A Lawyer Breaks Down Courtroom Scenes & More By Ethan Anderton/April 17, 2019 5:00 am EST The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows. In this edition, Game of Thrones cast members help people remember details from past seasons through a helpful new hotline....

TV Bits: MTV Shows, ‘Dead To Me’, ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’, ‘The Ranch’, ‘Baby Shark’, ‘Friends’ By Chris Evangelista/June 6, 2019 12:00 pm EST In this edition of TV Bits: MTV is remaking Punk’d and Singled Out, because there is no escaping the past. Netflix renews Dead to Me for season 2. A SpongeBob SquarePants spinoff is headed to Nickelodeon. The Ranch is ending with season 4. That viral Baby Shark song is becoming a TV show....

Would ‘Star Wars’ Have Existed Without This Experimental 1952 Short Film? By Bryan Young/Feb. 13, 2019 8:00 am EST (Welcome to The Movies That Made Star Wars, a series where we explore the films and television properties that inspired or help us better understand George Lucas’ iconic universe. In this edition: the 1952 film Neighbours.)It’s been said that Pablo Picasso called 1952’s Neighbours the greatest film ever made. Though I wouldn’t bestow that much honor to it, it is definitely a film you need to see and holds a special place in film history and the inspiration of Star Wars....

‘Bond 25’ To Reunite Director Cary Fukunaga With ‘Maniac’ Composer Dan Romer By Chris Evangelista/July 2, 2019 11:30 am EST James Bond is getting a new sound. Dan Romer, who collaborated with Bond 25 director Cary Fukunaga on Beasts of No Nation and Maniac, has landed the job of composing the Bond 25 soundtrack. The James Bond films primarily feature film scores meant to invoke the iconic work of original composer John Barry, but with Romer on board, there’s a good chance this score will be distinct from the others....

‘Brightburn’ Extended Trailer: What If Superman Turned Out To Be Evil? By Chris Evangelista/March 29, 2019 11:27 am EST Brightburn, the horror movie twist on the Superman origin story, has a new extended trailer, and it’s definitely worth watching. This dark and twisted take on superhero mythology hails from producer James Gunn, and looks like a remake of Richard Donner’s Superman and Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, done as a scary movie....

/Filmcast Ep. 304 - Inherent Vice By Slashfilmcast/Feb. 3, 2015 8:00 pm EST David, Devindra, Jeff, and Germain discuss the guilty pleasure of Everly, remember Parenthood fondly, plus hear what went down at Sundance this year. Be sure to see why Gremlins is kind of racist, and read Matt Patches’ and Kyle Smith’s reviews of Inherent Vice. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993....

‘It’ Director Andy Muschietti Adapting H.G. Wells Classic ‘The Time Machine’, Leonardo DiCaprio Producing By Ben Pearson/Nov. 1, 2018 6:16 pm EST Andy Muschietti directed last year’s adaptation of Stephen King’s It, but Muschietti is no clown. He’s been able to parlay that movie’s record-breaking success into multiple new directing gigs, and now he’s lined up a brand new one: he’ll direct a new adaptation of H.G. Wells’ classic time travel novella The Time Machine, and Leonardo DiCaprio is on board as a producer....

‘Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse’ Directors Explain Creating The Film’s Unique Look [Interview] By Ben Pearson/Dec. 14, 2018 11:00 am EST Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is, in my estimation, the best Spidey story put on film so far. It’s full of jaw-dropping action, it introduces audiences to a new version of Spider-Man while paying tribute to the ones that have come before, and opens up a whole universe of terrific supporting characters....

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Costume Designer Gersha Phillips On Creating Starfleet Uniforms For A New Era [Interview] By Monique Jones/March 25, 2019 12:00 pm EST This year, Star Trek: Discovery has given us a delicious mix of the old Star Trek storytelling traditions combined with a contemporary spin. With the mysterious Red Angel at the center of our characters’ past, present and future, everything feels like it’s coming around full circle. That circular through-line continues within the show’s costumes, which are just as nostalgic as they are futuristic....

Bryce Dallas Howard Directing ‘Dads’ Documentary About Fatherhood Across The Globe By Ethan Anderton/Oct. 25, 2018 5:30 am EST Bryce Dallas Howard grew up in show business. Not only is her father famed director Ron Howard (seen above with Bryce as a baby), but her grandfather was actor Rance Howard. But for an upcoming project, the Jurassic World franchise star will get behind the camera and turn the lens on more typical fathers....

First ‘Batwoman’ Teaser Trailer Released As The CW Picks Up Series Order By Hoai-Tran Bui/May 8, 2019 8:12 am EST The first Batwoman teaser trailer is here to signal the beginning of a new superhero in Gotham City, and the series order from The CW. The teaser trailer is loaded with a sense of importance, which is fitting: Batwoman will be making TV history as the first live-action superhero series with a gay lead character....

Is Vin Diesel In James Cameron’s ‘Avatar’ Sequels? A Confusing Video Suggests…Maybe? By Hoai-Tran Bui/April 4, 2019 9:30 am EST It looks like Vin Diesel just blue himself. Maybe. The Fast and Furious actor may have jumped the gun by showing himself on the set of the Avatar sequels with director James Cameron, where the pair of them coyly suggested that Diesel may be joining the cast of the highly anticipated sci-fi films....

Superhero Bits: Audi’s ‘Avengers 4’ Car Revealed, Another ‘Captain Marvel’ Figure May Spoil A Surprise & More By Ethan Anderton/Dec. 6, 2018 6:00 pm EST How much is Aquaman on track to make in its opening weekend in China? What were the most tweeted about comic book movies of 2018? Want to see Audi’s new car that will appear in Avengers 4? Did a Captain Marvel action figure spoil part of the movie?...

The /Filmcast: After Dark - Ep. 164 - The State Of Film Criticism And Taking Down Toy Story 3 (GUEST: Armond White From CityArts) By Slashfilmcast/Oct. 18, 2011 7:58 pm EST The /Filmcast: After Dark is a recording of what happens right after The /Filmcast is over, when the kids have gone to bed and the guys feel free to speak whatever is on their minds. In other words, it’s the leftover and disorganized ramblings, mindfarts, and brain diarrhea from The /Filmcast, all in one convenient audio file....

The /Filmcast: Bonus Ep. - The Teaser Trailer For ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ By Slashfilmcast/Nov. 28, 2014 10:52 am EST David, Devindra, Germain, and Peter discuss the new 88-second teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. See also: The video blog reaction. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! Download or Play Now in your Browser:Subscribe to the /Filmcast: Credits Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock....

This ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Clip Wants To Rock You, Should You Be So Inclined By Chris Evangelista/Oct. 16, 2018 10:30 am EST A new Bohemian Rhapsody clip is ready to rock you – if that’s something you’re in the mood for. Here we get to watch Freddie Mercury and that gang come up with the now-iconic beat from “We Will Rock You”, blissfully unaware that some day, the song in question would be played during every single sporting event....