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Toronto, ON · TorontoTORONTO – The difficult journey of the couple at the center of “The Salt Path” doesn’t seem like a true story at first. There is a lyrical flow to their revelations. So much so that each stop on their 630-mile hike seems crafted as an allegory to how perilous life can be. Assuming you were unaware of Raynor Winn‘s best-selling autobiographical novel of the same name, the end cards may be something of a surprise. Continue reading ‘The Salt Path’ …See the Story
'The Salt Path' Review: Gillian Anderson And Jason Isaacs Endure A Perilous Journey
Jennifer Lopez · TempeSports biopics are only as good as their subjects, and “Unstoppable” has a doozy—Anthony Robles, who, despite being born with one leg, went on to win the 2011 NCAA national wrestling championship as a senior at Arizona State University in the 125-pound weight class. It is a remarkable story and now receives an extremely traditional, by-the-numbers big-screen movie treatment in “Unstoppable” that nevertheless boasts existing scenes of wrestling a…See the Story
'Unstoppable' Review: A Remarkable Story Gets The Familiar Sports Biopic Treatment With Jharrel Jerome & Jennifer Lopez
Joaquin Phoenix · PhiladelphiaHe’s gone on to find superstardom and Academy Award-winning accolades with roles like “Joker,” but actor Joaquin Phoenix’s path to the A-list was arguably paved with the help of filmmaker M. Night Shylaman, who cast him in 2002’s “Signs” and 2004’s “Signs” almost back to back. The two haven’t collaborated since, but it’s not for lack of trying. Continue reading Joaquin Phoenix Almost Starred in M. Night Shylaman’s ‘Split’ & Dropped Out 2 Weeks P…See the Story
Joaquin Phoenix Almost Starred in M. Night Shylaman’s ‘Split’ & Dropped Out 2 Weeks Prior
Los Angeles, California · Los AngelesUniversal’s chilling terror/horror remake, “Speak No Evil” is in theaters this weekend and seemingly already doing well in Thursday night previews. Based on the 2022 Danish film of the same name, this new English-language version stars James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, and Scoot McNairy in a story about a couple invited to stay at another couple’s country house for the weekend, but things soon escalate menacingly. Continue readin…See the Story
James McAvoy Says He Was Almost In J.J. Abrams’ ‘Star Trek,’ & ‘Harry Potter’
Warner BrosWith “The Penguin” with Colin Farrell premiering on Max next Friday, there’s plenty of buzz swirling about Matt Reeves‘ follow-up to 2022’s “The Batman.” Fans already know it hits theaters on October 2, 2026, but Reeves and Warner Bros. have remained quiet about anything else about the film (outside of Farrell reprising his role as Ozwald Cobblepot). For instance, will Zoë Kravitz‘s Catwoman be back? Continue reading ‘The Batman Part II’: Matt R…See the Story
'The Batman Part II': Matt Reeve Reassures Fans That He's Making A Trilogy: "Yes, That Is Still The Plan"
Ireland · IrelandChris Andrews’ “Bring Them Down” would’ve been a Western 50 years ago, but today, it has been fashioned into a rural Irish thriller. A sheep-farming dispute between two families suddenly escalates into a blood feud. But the characters are too flat to really care about their fate. Were it not for the presence of Christopher Abbott and Barry Keoghan, they wouldn’t be particularly watchable, except in an anthropological sense. Continue reading ‘Bri…See the Story
‘Bring Them Down’ Review: Christopher Abbott & Barry Keoghan Power Irish Sheep-Farming Thriller
TIFF · Los AngelesThe ‘true crime’ genre is all the rage in popular culture right now, with several shows, podcasts, and books achieving blockbuster status. They typically document stories of factual crimes, the psychological motivation behind them, and the ensuing investigation and fallout. Fictional adaptations on the small screen have been star-studded, widely seen, and award-winning. Notable hits include “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime St…See the Story
