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From Novel to Movie Adaptation

From Novel to Movie Adaptation

Published by Daniella Wilson

[The story contains spoilers from the Victorian Psycho book by Virginia Feito.] “In three months, everyone in this house will be dead.” In her novel Victorian Psycho, author Virginia Feito is anything but subtle as she warns readers the story they’re about to embark on may not be for the faint of heart. The novel, set in the Victorian era, centers on Winifred Notty who becomes the new governess for the wealthy Pounds family, tasked with watching over the children. However, danger is lurking for the family as Winifred is a psychopath with an intent for revenge. Writing as a way to give a “fun wink” to her “favorite literary psychopath” in American Psycho, Feito blends dark humor with gothic horror in her “over the top” tale centered on “revenge against the patriarchy.” “The humor part of it was selfishly for me to get through the guts and violence of it,” Feito says of writing the gruesome elements of the story. “A lot of it was because I really felt it was important for her as …

Legendary Hollywood siblings who competed against each other for the same iconic movie roles

Legendary Hollywood siblings who competed against each other for the same iconic movie roles

Published by Daniella Wilson

Hollywood is packed with famous family dynasties. From Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal to Casey and Ben Affleck, talent frequently runs in the family. But while sharing the spotlight is one thing, competing for the exact same role is another. Behind the scenes of some of your favourite movies, showbiz siblings have gone head-to-head in the audition room. Keep reading to discover which famous brothers and sisters have auditioned for the same parts. © Getty Images Chris and Liam both auditioned for Thor Chris and Liam Hemsworth Chris Hemsworth is globally recognised for his iconic portrayal of the superhero Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But the MCU could have looked very different, as his younger brother, Liam, was also considered for the part.  When asked whether Liam had auditioned for the role during an interview with Vanity Fair, Chris confirmed that the rumours were true. “Yes he did,” revealed the Australian actor. However, he wasn’t worried that his brother would land the part.  “I was told I didn’t have the part at that point. So …

The best 80s movie released the year you were born – and where its lead star is now

The best 80s movie released the year you were born – and where its lead star is now

Published by Daniella Wilson

If you grew up in the 1980s, chances are your earliest movie memories are packed with adventure, horror, sci-fi and big-screen heroes who became cultural icons. It was a decade filled with time-travelling teens, adventure-seeking archaeologists and ghost-busting scientists that remain cult classic figures today.  In this nostalgic year-by-year round-up, we revisit the standout 80s film from the year you were born and check in on the stars who defined them – from Hollywood legends still lighting up the screen to those who have quietly slipped away from the spotlight. The Shining (1980) © Getty ImagesJack Nicholson in The Shining Stanley Kubrick’s unsettling hotel-set horror, based on Stephen King’s iconic 1977 novel, follows a writer’s terrifying descent into madness, with Jack Nicholson delivering one of the most memorable performances of his career as Jack Torrance. Now largely retired from acting, the 89-year-old Oscar winner has kept a low profile in recent years, enjoying a quieter life away from Hollywood. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) © DisneyHarrison Ford as Indiana Jones in Raiders of the …

Sophia Ali, Cedric the Entertainer Movie Gets Release

Sophia Ali, Cedric the Entertainer Movie Gets Release

Published by Daniella Wilson

A feature set in the cutthroat world of Hollywood is heading toward the finish line. Quiver Distribution has acquired North American rights to filmmaker Jeffrey Scott Collins’ dark heist comedy Above the Line, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Sophia Ali, Cedric the Entertainer, Gregg Henry, Reno Wilson, Jamie Lee, Dylan Playfair, Jackson Pace and John Way round out the movie’s cast. Following its premiere in December at the Sun Valley Film Festival, Above the Line is set to have a small theatrical run before its digital release via Quiver on June 26. Described as being set in the same vein of Swingers and Pulp Fiction, Above the Line centers on six Hollywood hopefuls who set out to steal the best picture awards of a producer who wronged them. Collins helmed the indie film from a script he co-wrote with Jono Matt. Ian Michaels produces for Green Step Productions, alongside Kemma Filby and Walker Barnes for Seasick Studios and Collins for This Seems Reel Entertainment. Cedric the Entertainer, who previously collaborated with Collins on Poor Greg …

Is ‘Terminator 2’ the best summer movie ever? Plus the week’s best films

Is ‘Terminator 2’ the best summer movie ever? Plus the week’s best films

Published by Sam Flores

Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies. There are, it goes without saying, a lot of movies out there. And so even for someone like myself, whose job is just to stay on top of them, sometime a title slips by. I had not taken much notice of “Is God Is” before it opened last week without playing any festivals in advance, but the reviews and conversation around it grabbed my interest. Once I realized that Tessa Thompson and Janicza Bravo were involved as producers, I made sure to carve out time to see the movie this week. And am I ever glad I did. The debut as writer-director for Aleshea Harris (adapting her own play), “Is God Is” is among the most exciting movies released so far this year. Kara Young and Mallori Johnson are absolutely electric as twin sisters who set out to find the estranged, abusive father who abandoned them after leaving them and their mother horribly scarred in …

‘28 Years Later Part 3’ Could Be the Zombie Movie of the Century—If It Actually Gets Made

‘28 Years Later Part 3’ Could Be the Zombie Movie of the Century—If It Actually Gets Made

Published by Jenni Sidey

After more than two decades, director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland finally reunited for 28 Years Later, the long-awaited third sequel in the 28 Days Later franchise last year. From the outset, the expressed plan was for a trilogy: three movies, beginning with 28 Years Later and The Bone Temple, that would tell the story of Spike (Alfie Williams), the young protagonist who we’ve watched come of age against the backdrop of rage-virus-infected England. And in the next installment, Cillian Murphy would reprise his role as original series lead Jim, apparently still stuck in the quarantined UK, almost thirty years after he woke up in that hospital in a deserted London. It was all setting up a horror blockbuster at a scale we’ve seldom seen in the streaming age. After all, how many genre movies boast the name of a recent Oscar winner on the poster? Such was teased in the prologue of The Bone Temple, when we finally see Murphy on screen again: Jim now lives in an isolated cottage with his teenage …

Billy Joel does not want anything to do with the upcoming movie about him

Billy Joel does not want anything to do with the upcoming movie about him

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Billy Joel has responded to the news of an upcoming biopic that will chronicle his rise through the eyes of his former manager, Irwin Mazur. Filmmaker John Ottman secured the life rights of Mazur, as well as Joel’s longtime friend Jon Small, for a forthcoming feature titled Billy & Me, which Ottman will direct. However, in a statement shared Tuesday with Variety, a representative for Joel said: “Since 2021, the parties involved have been officially notified that they do not possess Billy Joel’s life rights and will not be able to secure the music rights required for this project. “Billy Joel has not authorized or supported this project in any capacity, and any attempt to move forward without it would be both legally and professionally misguided.” The film’s screenwriter, Adam Ripp, responded to Joel in The Hollywood Reporter, saying: “At no point have …

Michael Bay to Direct Operation Epic Fury Rescue Movie for Universal

Michael Bay to Direct Operation Epic Fury Rescue Movie for Universal

Published by Daniella Wilson

Michael Bay is enlisting for an Operation Epic Fury movie, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The Universal Pictures film is based on the true story of April’s rescue of two downed American pilots in Iran after their F-15E Strike Eagle was struck down during the United States’ attack on the country. It is based on Mitchell Zuckoff’s forthcoming book about the rescue mission, which arrives via Harper Collins in 2027. Bay will direct and produce with Erwin Stoff and Scott Gardenhour. The filmmaker is known for working with the U.S. military on previous projects, consulting with it on movies such as The Rock, Armageddon, Pearl Harbor, Transformers and 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. The latter film was based on a book by Zuckoff, the journalist and professor of communications at Boston University. Bay’s movies have grossed more than $10 billion at the global box office. He was most recently in theaters with the 2022 crime thriller Ambulance starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Yayha Abdul-Mateen II. He is known for two Bad Boys movies and Pain …

John Cena, Eric Andre Star in Netflix Movie

John Cena, Eric Andre Star in Netflix Movie

Published by Daniella Wilson

John Cena and Eric André have a tough time developing brotherly love in the trailer for the Netflix movie Little Brother. Director Matt Spicer’s comedy feature is set for streaming release on June 26. Michelle Monaghan, Christopher Meloni, Ego Nwodim, Sherry Cola, Caleb Hearon, Ben Ahlers, Bryce Gheisar and Pilot Bunch round out the cast. Little Brother centers on a well-known real estate agent (Cena) whose meticulously planned life is shaken up when his quirky “little brother” (André) suddenly resurfaces. “He’s not my actual brother,” Cena laments in the trailer about reconnecting with André. “The timing on this couldn’t be worse.” Later, André tries to encourage Monaghan to support her husband (Cena). “Our man is hurting right now,” André tells Monaghan. “You might want to think about eating that ass.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWtrFcerKE0 Spicer (Ingrid Goes West) helmed Little Brother from a script by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel. Producers include David Bernad for Middle Child Pictures, in addition to Ruben Fleischer. During a recent interview with Extra, Cena was asked about keeping a straight face opposite André. …

The Mandalorian And Grogu Reviews: Pedro Pascal’s Star Wars Movie Branded ‘Dull’

The Mandalorian And Grogu Reviews: Pedro Pascal’s Star Wars Movie Branded ‘Dull’

Published by Sam Flores

The TV spin-off The Mandalorian has proved to be one of the most popular Star Wars properties in recent memory – but unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to have carried over to the series’ new big-screen iteration. Later this week, the new film The Mandalorian And Grogu will hit cinemas, with critics who’ve already seen the film – which stars Pedro Pascal alongside new additions Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White – not exactly enamoured with the new addition to the Star Wars lore. More scathing reviews for the film have branded it “dull”, “average” and not worthy of the Star Wars moniker, while even the more glowing takes have acknowledged its issues. Here’s a selection of what’s been said about The Mandalorian And Grogu so far… “[The Mandalorian And Grogu] makes the magic of A New Hope seem far, far away […] At the end of the day, TM&G [The Mandalorian And Grogu] is what it is, and the fanbase will show up for it, much like they did last time. But for how much …