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Review: Thirteen Lives

— by WILLIAM STERR — In 2018, a Thailand youth soccer team and their coach were trapped in a flooding cave. Thirteen lives, perhaps lost forever. In 2021, a documentary of the event was released by National Geographic Films. It featured actual footage and the participation of the real pe[...]

Netflix Grabs Rights to New ‘Arrested Development’ Episodes

— by ALEXA MILAN — Practically ever since “Arrested Development” ended its three-season run on FOX in 2006, the cast and crew have kept the rumor mill churning about a possible big screen continuation. Now after more than five years, fans finally have some concrete news that [...]

Under Review: ‘Cowboys & Aliens’

— by ADAM POYNTER — Westerns have long been a staple in cinema and an equally large trend since the beginning of movie-making has been science fiction, so when you hear that these two popular genres are being combined, you can’t help but feel intrigued and excited. Plus, “Cowboys[...]

Universal Backs Out of ‘The Dark Tower’

— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — As of today, “The Dark Tower” project is on hold. Uncomfortable with the ambitious undertaking, Universal decided to part ways with what could have been a most profitable franchise. This does not mean the prolific series will not be produced, however. Anothe[...]

‘The Dark Tower’ is Happening — Javier Bardem NOT Confirmed

— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — A few weeks ago, it was reported that Universal Pictures was placing “The Dark Tower” project on hold due to financial concerns. Tuesday, Academy Award wining director Ron Howard confirmed the rumor in a brief interview with Entertainment Weekly. To recap, [...]

‘The Dark Tower’ Films Have Potential to be Hugely Successful

— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Last fall, Deadline reported Universal Pictures and NBC Universal’s plans to make Stephen King’s epic Arthurian scifi western “The Dark Tower” novels into a trilogy of feature films and also a network television series. Known as King’s magn[...]

Under Review: ‘The Dilemma’

— by ADAM POYNTER — In a time of year after the all the hype and excitement of holiday movie releases has subsided, countless sequels and artsy films vying for Oscar recognition have come and gone, director Ron Howard (“Apollo 13,” “Frost/Nixon,” “Cinderella[...]

Four Clips from ‘The Dilemma’

— by SEAN GERSKI — Generally speaking, if you put enough actors I like in a movie, I will see it … at some point. If a movie stars Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connolly and Queen Latifah — and is directed by Ron Howard — then I am going to see it. [[...]

Trailer Talk: ‘The Dilemma’ (Both Versions)

— by ALEXA MILAN — What would you do if you found out your best friend’s wife was having an affair? That’s the underlying question at the center of Ron Howard’s latest comedy, “The Dilemma.” Best friends Ronny (Vince Vaughn) and Nick (Kevin James) seem to ha[...]