How the War for the Planet of the Apes Novelization Differs from the Film

Occasional television airings and novelizations were typically the only options. In fact, for a time, movie novelizations were a big thing. That said, there are some gems to be found in this sub-genre. Today its only blockbusters likeSuicide SquadandKong: Skull Islandthat tend to receive novelizations. It makes a nice companion to theWarnovelization. The first difference comes shortly after The Colonels raid on Caesars camp. The book fleshes Winter out some more....

November 8, 2017 · 2 min · 233 words · Elizabeth Barry

The Mick Season 2 Episode 5: Writers’ Room Recap

The Mick writers chat with us about prescription meds and boys being cool. This part ofThe Mickseason 2 walkthrough looks at episode five. Why did you want to open up this conversation in regards to Ben? They all just dont realize that theyre messing up his life that much more. Is this some connection to the squirrel thats living with Chip? DANIEL LIBMAN:It wasnt, but if it makes us seem smarter, then absolutely....

November 8, 2017 · 2 min · 292 words · David Lee

DuckTales: The Comics That Inspired the Series

The new DuckTales revival is a perfect reminder about why you should check out the classic source material. The return ofDuckTales(a wooo-oooo!) Duck Steps Out). Start here Walt Disneys Donald Duck: The Daily Newspaper Comics Vol. But the influence ofLost In The Andesstretches further. Its a masterpiece and probably the best place to start for a Barks newbie. Theres so much that is precisely the essence of America about him that its staggering....

November 7, 2017 · 1 min · 189 words · Kaitlin Fisher

Ghosted Episode 5 Review: The Machine

This Ghosted review contains spoilers. What doesnt feel real or natural is the continued forced flirtations between Annie and Max. Unfortunately, I dont think theyre going to stop pushing this material any time soon. HopefullyGhostedcontinues to deliver memorable one and done characters just like Collins former show. Its odd yet charming stuff and a sign that series is markedly improving. Rating: 3.5 out of 5

November 7, 2017 · 1 min · 65 words · Nicolas Williams

RoboCop: How POV Shots Help Make the Film a Classic

In RoboCop, we see death and resurrection through Murphy’s eyes. We can do pretty much what we want to him. Case in point: Alex Murphys death and resurrection as RoboCop. Resurrected as RoboCop, Murphys freewill is replaced by a series of pre-programmed directives. Ad content continues below WhatRoboCopdoes so brilliantly is place the viewer in Murphys situation. Theres the whine of electric screwdrivers. Bring in the LED, someone says. Murphys death may have been horrible, but his treatment by OCP is no less ghoulish....

November 7, 2017 · 2 min · 276 words · Samantha Cordova

Simon Farnaby interview: Paddington 2, Yonderland, Star Wars

So we go that far back. We did a film together which Paul wrote, and I helped a bit writing. Barry, well really it was the only reason for doing a sequel. We started with Barry and grew the story from there. Well yes, thats true. Who knows, we may well open that can of worms at some point. Was working onPaddingtonsignificantly different from working onYonderlandorHorrible Histories? Film youve got to sustain an hour-and-a-half....

November 7, 2017 · 3 min · 450 words · Dawn Duran

Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 9 Episode 6 Review: The Accidental Text on Purpose

They ranged from missives like: George rejects a Tinder girl when all her photos feature multiple girls. E:What if shes the pretty one? G:How naive can you be, Elaine?" To: Ad content continues below Elaine goes nuts trying to analyze her boyfriends one word text. You cant send the letter K with a period! A period is too aggressive!" It would have been amazing to see George grapple with Tinder or Elaine analyze her texts....

November 6, 2017 · 3 min · 546 words · Donald Gentry

Shameless Season 8 Episode 1 Review: We Become What We… Frank!

The Gallaghers are back in the Age of Trump. God help the South Side, but blessed are the viewers. Shameless Season 8 Episode 1 It waves there, gracefully flapping in the breeze. But this isnt just any yard. Its the Palazzo de Gallagher, and on these not-so-hollowed grounds its a bit unusual. But not really, at least not in 2017. As Carl says while looking straight at the camera, America first, motherfuckers....

November 6, 2017 · 2 min · 369 words · Samantha Bautista

Vice Principals Season 2 Episode 8 Review: Venetian Nights

Vice Principals delivers its best episode to date in its penultimate outing. This Vice Principals review contains spoilers. Unwilling to let Russell beat him, Gamby hatches a plan to confront Russell at the prom. Its the perfect setting for the climax of this overwrought episode. Using a diary of childhood secrets, Gamby threatens Russell a final time, and it sticks. Gamby gets a well-earned victory, then slow dances with Snodgrass as the two share a sentimental kiss....

November 6, 2017 · 1 min · 90 words · Mark Olson

Why you should be watching Mr Biffo’s Found Footage

Rather than the fixed viewpoint we expect it to be, memories are malleable objects. Their shapes changed over time, exact details fading away replaced with approximations. But what we remember with sharp clarity is how we felt. TV shows, films music and books can fuel our nostalgia and bring us back to cosier simple times. Further selling the reality that maybe at some point these things actually existed. Goujon John, the slick salesman wholl force feed you breaded chicken....

November 6, 2017 · 2 min · 404 words · Eric Turner

Paul King interview: Paddington 2

Returning to the world ofPaddingtonfollowing the huge success of the first movie is co-writer and director Paul King. Its a magical film hes fashioned too, and he spared us some time to chat about it. Heres how that conversation went… How things have progressed… Ad content continues below There was no suite then, was there? There wasnt much of a view, either. I think we pretty much had to hitch to get there....

November 5, 2017 · 5 min · 914 words · Robert Parker

Willem Dafoe interview: Murder On The Orient Express, White Sands, Clear & Present Danger

We ended up talking about feet, specifically that mine were big. Theres a measure of a man for you. And heres how our quick chat went… Ad content continues below Ha! Apparently, the only country where you ever get asked about the filmBody Of Evidenceis the UK. [Grins] Its true, its true! Are we all perverts in the UK or something? Youve got to answer that question for yourself. Im just stating the facts, sir!...

November 5, 2017 · 4 min · 765 words · Lisa Morton

5 Strange, Star-Laden Films That Have Never Been Released

An animated superhero movie featuring Marlon Brando? A Bill Murray comedy? Just two of the strange, starry films we may never get to see. For some reason, Brando decided that he wanted to play the much smaller role of Mrs. Sour, the factorys evil old co-owner. Brando didnt take the role of Mrs. That hed only be heard and not seen didnt seem to matter to Brando. Sour was the most fun Ive had since playing Julius Caesar....

November 4, 2017 · 1 min · 201 words · Lawrence Cooper