When all is said and done, 'Wolverine III' be an R-rated movie. This is intended to be a dark, gritty and violent look into Wolverine's future. Man, when summer rolls around super-hero movies are all anyone can talk about for a while. I say that knowing full well that I'll probably go see Captain America: Civil War tomorrow. Ugh, superhero movies. Why can't I quit you?
Haters give geeks a bad name
Last week the all-girl Ghostbusters reboot was the most disliked movie trailer in all of YouTube history. It has since dropped further down on that most hated list, but if you read the comments below the trailer, you'll get a sense of the rage that follows this film wherever it goes.
To be clear, I'm not the biggest fan of reboots and remakes. I would rather see new and innovative stories come to the silver screen. However, reboots, remakes, superheroes and all manner of franchises are where the big studios make the big bucks. It sucks, but until us moviegoers decide to stop paying to see these films, the studios will keep churning them out.
When I first heard that there would be a Ghostbusters reboot my initial reaction was to roll my eyes, hard. Just like when I heard Spike Lee was going to remake Oldboy. Who remakes a film that is already perfect? Why would anyone want to deface perfection? Those were my initial thoughts. However, then I heard that Kristin Wiig and the all mighty Melissa McCarthy were cast in the film. That's when my displeasure turned into curiosity.
Wiig is not only a fantastic comic, but she's an excellent actor. If you don't belive me, watch her in The Skeleton Twins and you'll see. Melissa McCarthy essentially has perfect comedic timing and she is a better dramatic actress than anyone will give her credit for. Don't belive me again? Watch St. Vincent and you might want to reconsider. So, if there talent is there and a director who knows how to make a good funny movie is leading the charge, why so much hate?
Maybe it's time to save the negative "reviews" of this reboot until after we've had a chance to see it. Otherwise the negative feedback is meaningless and amounts to nothing more than a bunch of internet babies crying about girls ruining their party and there's nothing more pathetic than that.
If you're still curious, here's the trailer. It's not the best trailer I've ever seen, but that doesn't' mean the movie will suck because that's not how movies work. Have a little faith and click away.
Netflix is changing the game by bringing movies back to life
I'm interested in seeing how this pans out. Fargo did well transitioning from movie to TV series and I have high hopes for 'Dear White People.' It was a pretty good movie.
'Dear White People': Netflix Adapting Justin Simien's Racial Satire Into TV Series - indewire.com
Did you cringe when you heard Hollywood was about to embark on a remake of 'The Craft'?
I know I did, but don't worry. It turns out that this new movie will actually be a sequel. Crisis averted.
The Craft “Remake” Will Actually Be a Sequel! - ihorror.com
I'm going to accept Marvel's logic behind casting Tilda Swinton as The Ancient One
Marvel doesn't usually seem to shy away from diversity when it comes to casting their movies. Too bad they don't hire more women to work on said films, though. To be fair, it seems no one really hires women to do much of anything in Hollywood. You know what? Maybe it's just Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Fox. LOL, nah. It's all of Hollywood. If you don't belive me, go check out that thing I just posted about female directors, Fox and Parmount. Don't roll your eyes at me. I'm allowed to have opinions.
Also, Tilda Swinton can convincingly play anyone or anything, and we know this because we've seen her do it successfully time and again. If minorities were better represented in film, casting choices like this wouldn't be such a big deal to begin with.
DOCTOR STRANGE: MARVEL ISSUES STATEMENT ON ANCIENT ONE CASTING CONTROVERSY - ing.com
Not a single female director through 2018? What year is this?
I'm trying desperately to feel surprised by this latest tidbit, but I'm finding it difficult. Not one, but two major studios, guys. That's just depressing. It's not like there aren't female directors out there. What is it with this pervasive sexism in Hollywood? Sorry to be such a downer, but reality is a cruel mistress.
20th Century Fox, Paramount Have No Female Directors Through 2018 - thewrap.com
'Purple Rain' is coming back to theaters this weekend
If you're mourning the loss of the Purple One, this might make it sting a little less. Well, this and filling every room in your home with his music.
The world feels like a different place without Prince, doesn't it? You are not alone in your grief, friend. Thank you, AMC Theaters.
‘Purple Rain’ Returning to U.S. Theaters This Weekend - variety.com
Kevin Smith's new movie got an R rating for a cartoonish drawing of a scrotum
Yes. You read that right. Kevin Smith's new movie, targeted at tween girls, which Smith describes as Clueless meets Gremlins, got an R rating because someone made a ball joke. Tell me, how old were you when you made your first joke about balls?
The Ridiculous Reason The MPAA Gave Kevin Smith's Yoga Hosers An R Rating - cinemablend.com
Dramas with a few jokes thrown into the mix will no longer be able to compete as comedies at the Golden Globes
This seems more than fair. This feels just. Judd Apatow was right; The Martian winning for best comedy was uncalled for. Dramas shouldn't get to pick and choose where they want to compete. They're dramas and they already reign supreme. I'm glad the Golden Globes have decided to give comedy the respect it deserves.
Golden Globes change comedy rules after controversial win for The Martian - theguardian.com
If the Character is Japanese, why not cast someone who is actually Asian?
I wonder how many Asian actors auditioned for the part before they decided to go with Scarlett Johansson? I can see why fans of the original Ghost in the Shell (as well as any Asian folks that were hoping to see a movie that reflects the true nature of the original anime) are furious. Us minorities are tired of being erased from our own stories, Hollywood. It's time to do better, Paramount Pictures.