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The Titans Rise In Vibrant New ‘Godzilla: King Of The Monsters’ Posters By Ethan Anderton/Dec. 14, 2018 7:30 am EST Along with the new trailer for Godzilla: King of the Monsters earlier this week, a batch of new character posters has arrived for the anticipated sequel that is finally bringing new versions of the monsters Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah to the big screen. And if these posters are any indication, this is going to be one epic monster mash-up....

Why Do People Love The Troubled Rockstar In ‘A Star Is Born’ But Hate The Troubled Rockstar In ‘Vox Lux’? By Britt Hayes/Dec. 13, 2018 8:00 am EST (Welcome to The Soapbox, the space where we get loud, feisty, political, and opinionated about anything and everything. In this edition: why have people embraced the troubled musician in A Star is Born, but not the troubled musician in Vox Lux?)The story goes like this: A world-famous musician who can’t get out from under their traumatic past struggles with an addiction that threatens to destroy their relationships....

‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special Scrapped For The First Time In 13 Years By Hoai-Tran Bui/Nov. 2, 2018 2:30 pm EST Since the show’s revival in 2005, the Doctor Who Christmas specials have become a staple of the holiday season, and a chance for the BBC sci-fi series to flex a blockbuster budget for one night only. These are big event episodes where we’ve seen some of our favorite Doctors leave, and our other favorite Doctors begin their runs....

/Filmcast Ep. 337 - The Walk By Slashfilmcast/Oct. 14, 2015 9:12 pm EST David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the uselessness of origin stories, the brilliance of Rick and Morty, and why the Tivo Bolt is ushering in the end of art. Be sure to read up on why Pan bombed. 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!...

/Filmcast Ep. 399 - The Top 10 Films Of 2016 By Slashfilmcast/Jan. 3, 2017 8:00 pm EST David, Devindra and Jeff discuss the top 10 films of 2016. What were the biggest movie trends of the year? Which movies broke through the noise? Which movies disappointed? Tune in to find out. 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!...

/Filmcast Ep. 405 - The Lego Batman Movie And John Wick: Chapter 2 By Slashfilmcast/Feb. 14, 2017 6:00 pm EST David, Devindra and Jeff discuss the inspiring short film The White Helmets, the surprisingly good Riverdale, the disappointing Santa Clarita Diet, and the visually spectacular Legion. Be sure to see Louis CK on dancing as a profession, and David’s thoughts on Six Feet Under’s ending. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993....

/Filmcast Ep. 71 - Trick ‘R Treat (GUEST: Rian Johnson, Director Of Brick And The Brothers Bloom) By Slashfilmcast/Oct. 13, 2009 9:40 pm EST In this week’s /Filmcast, Dave Chen, Devindra Hardawar and Adam Quigley discuss the merits (or lack thereof) of 3D conversion, compare A Serious Man to Barton Fink, and confirm or deny whether or not Couples Retreat is, in fact, a complete trainwreck. Special guest writer/director Rian Johnson joins us for this episode....

‘Midsommar’, The New Horror Film From ‘Hereditary’ Director Ari Aster, Has A Very ‘Wicker Man’-Like Teaser By Chris Evangelista/Feb. 26, 2019 10:00 am EST Ari Aster, the filmmaker behind the terrifying Hereditary, is reuniting with A24 for one more fright flick. That film is called Midsommar, and A24 just released a tantalizing teaser. There’s no actual footage, but instead some animated art for the movie. And while the teaser doesn’t provide much in the way of plot, it does throw off some serious Wicker Man vibes, giving us a good hint of what type of story Aster is telling here....

‘NOS4A2’ Showrunner Reveals The Hidden Visual Effects You’d Never Notice And Joe Hill’s On-Set Advice [Interview] By Fred Topel/April 12, 2019 5:30 pm EST AMC is bringing a new vampire to television this summer. NOS4A2 is based on the book by Joe Hill, and showrunner Jami O’Brien adapted it for television. Zachary Quinto stars as Charlie Manx, a 135-year-old vampire who feeds off the energy of children. His make-up to transform into an ancient vampire is impressive, but NOS4A2’s biggest effects are seamless....

‘Shazam!’ Realizes That Being A Superhero Should Be Actually Fun – And It’s One Of The Best DC Movies Yet By Josh Spiegel/April 5, 2019 10:00 am EST Throughout the last few years, among superhero films, there’s been an easy way to boil it down: Marvel movies are (by and large) fun, and DC movies are super-dark and grim. In the latter case, a couple of auteurs (whether you like them or not) created the template for the entire DC Extended Universe, even though one of them never directed a film within that technically defined franchise: Christopher Nolan and Zack Snyder....

A24 Films Streaming On Kanopy: How To Get Access To The Best Free Streaming Service You’ve Never Heard Of By Chris Evangelista/Nov. 26, 2018 5:00 pm EST Good news: the full A24 collection is now streaming on Kanopy! And right about now, I can practically hear all of you asking: “What the heck is Kanopy?” Kanopy is one of the best streaming services you probably don’t know about. What makes it so great?...

Alfonso Cuarón’s ‘Roma’ Is A Netflix Movie That Deserves To Be Seen In Cinemas [NYFF] By Siddhant Adlakha/Oct. 11, 2018 10:00 am EST Roma is a Netflix release, yes, but if the streaming giant’s theatrical rollout finds its way to your vicinity, you owe yourself the unique experience of sitting down in a seat in order to walk through someone else’s memory. It’s like nothing you’ve ever heard or seen....

By Chris Evangelista/April 4, 2019 1:30 pm EST Marcelo Zarvos, the composer of soundtracks for Wonder, Fences and more, brings his music to the upcoming true story The Best of Enemies. Leaning heavily on guitars and plucked strings to evoke the feeling of the American South, Zarvos’ soundtrack will be available this week, coinciding with the release of the film. Below, hear an exclusive track from The Best of Enemies soundtrack....

Kaya Scodelario On Dipping Her Toes Into Horror In ‘Crawl’ [Interview] By Hoai-Tran Bui/July 11, 2019 8:00 am EST For Kaya Scodelario’s first horror movie, it was swim or sink — literally. “I’m one of those swimmers that dips in the pool to cool off, then goes back to sunbathing,” the Maze Runner actress joked at the press junket for Crawl. To prepare for the role of the competitive swimmer who gets caught in the crawl space of her house with her dad (Barry Pepper) and a very hungry alligator in the middle of a Florida hurricane, Scodelario had to go through seven weeks of intensive training with a swimming coach in London....

Penny Marshall, Director Of ‘Big’ And Star Of ‘Laverne And Shirley,’ Dead At 75 By Hoai-Tran Bui/Dec. 18, 2018 12:30 pm EST Penny Marshall, the star of the iconic 1970s and 1980s sitcom Laverne and Shirley and the director of beloved classic films like Big and A League of Their Own, has died at the age of 75. She leaves behind her a long and lasting legacy as one of the faces of ’70s television and as one of the most successful female directors in Hollywood history....

Star Wars Bits: Rian Johnson Strikes Back, Ron Howard Talks About His Return, And Ashley Eckstein On Rebels By Rosie Knight/Dec. 6, 2018 6:30 am EST In this edition of Star Wars Bits: Discover whether Disney has made their billions back from purchasing Lucasfilm… Ron Howard explains what would make him return to the galaxy far, far, away See Rian Johnson defend his controversial vision for Luke Skywalker Discover just how much your treasure trove of Star Wars collectibles are worth And much more!...

Read the previous edition of Superhero Bits right here. Superhero Bits: Dark Knight Trilogy Screenings Sell Out Fast, John Boyega’s Latest ‘Spider-Man’ Gift & More By Ethan Anderton/March 14, 2019 6:00 pm EST In this latest edition of Marvel’s Eat the Universe show, find out how you can chomp on a Skrull-inspired salad. Madame Tussauds Orlando is adding the wax figures of Cyborg and The Flash to their Justice League exhibit....

The Morning Watch: How Cats Are Trained For Movies, Jake Gyllenhaal Plays With Puppies & More By Ethan Anderton/July 3, 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, find out how cats are trained for movies and TV shows by professional animal wranglers....

The Morning Watch: Limitations Of The Marvel Cinematic Universe Part 3, ‘Dumbo’ Scene Breakdown & More By Ethan Anderton/April 1, 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, watch the third and final video essay in a series about the limitations of the Marvel Cinematic Universe....

‘Fast And Furious: Spy Racers’ Teaser: The Franchise Gets Animated In Netflix’s New Series By Ethan Anderton/June 13, 2019 9:30 am EST Later this summer, the Fast and Furious franchise is taking a detour with the spin-off Hobbs & Shaw starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham. But over at Netflix, Fast and Furious will soon shift into a totally different gear with the arrival of Fast and Furious: Spy Racers, a new animated series following a different set of characters we haven’t met before....