Rami Malek on his Transformation into Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody
Music reviewers ridiculed Queen’s ostentatious and bombastic song “Bohemian Rhapsody” in the 70s, yet the song went on to become one of the most iconic (and unusual) rock anthems of all time. Now, in Bohemian Rhapsody, Rami Malek’s interpretation of Freddie Mercury is intoxicating, thanks to a huge amount of research, a movement coach, and Malek’s go-for-broke attempt to conjure one of the most original, talented frontmen in rock history.
“I’m just a musical prostitute,...
Where Does Rick’s Departure from The Walking Dead Leave Things?
Wow. The Walking Dead. Just, wow. The show has been entertaining, exciting, even surprising, but I will honestly say I have not been this shocked since Shane’s death. Yes, this is the biggest twist to me since that season 2 episode. There have been some really emotional deaths and some blows to the psyche (Eugene was never working on a cure at all!), but this was a real curve ball.
If you are not caught up on last night’s episode of The Walking Dead,...
The Deadwood Movie is Actually Happening
Westworld is great for getting your kicks in a mind-bending virtual reality world where nothing has any consequence. If you are looking for a genuine outlaw adventure where the stakes are real and consequences are final, then you’re looking for Deadwood. The original wild west HBO series is officially returning in movie form.
It has been a long, faithful wait for fans of the original series. The show was shockingly canceled in 2006 after three critically hailed seasons...
Another Harry Potter Professor Will Appear in Fantastic Beasts
It is very difficult for Harry Potter OG’s to think of Albus Dumbledore without Minerva McGonagall. They are the very first wizards we ever encounter as they take The Boy Who Lived to the doorstep of the Dursley’s at 4 Privet Drive. As Voldemort rises and wreaks havoc on the wizarding world, they become the fiercest protectors of Hogwarts. A young Dumbledore will feature heavily in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald with Jude Law taking over the role...
Bohemian Rhapsody‘s Production Designer on Re-Constructing the World of Queen
As Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, actor Rami Malek is incredible, an on-stage writhing echo of the groundbreaking rocker’s performances with the band Queen. Surrounding Malek in this uplifting rock biopic are exacting recreations of the bands’ 1970s and 80s-era haunts, from stadium concerts to a youthful Freddie’s London flat with his girlfriend Mary Austin (Lucy Boynton). Bookended by Queen’s seminal performance at Wembley Stadium in 1985 for the Live Aid benefit, the film depicts the band coming together,...
Behold the new Trailer for the Coen Brothers The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
The mere notion of a six-part Western anthology from the Coen Brothers is music to a film lover’s ears. The fellas who brought you a classic western like True Grit and the cat-and-mouse West Texas thriller No Country for Old Men know their way around an epic. In fact, there’s really not a genre these guys can’t make their own, so expectations are high for their new Netflix six-parter The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. A new trailer just released highlights the Coen’s masterful technique (the film looks sumptuous),...
Early Reactions Praise Magical Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
An advanced screening for director David Yates and writer J.K. Rowlings’ Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald took place at Universal Studios Hollywood, which means the first reactions for the film are in. While the full reviews for the film won’t drop until closer to the November 16 release date, these early takes—which are hugely positive—give us quite a bit of hope that Grindelwald is a step in the right direction for the follow-up franchise to the world-beating Harry Potter phenomenon...
Andy Muschietti Says IT 2 Is In the Can
Did you feel a chill in the wind on Halloween? That was Pennywise inching nearer to take his revenge. The cast and crew of IT 2 had a lot to celebrate on All Hallow’s Eve. Filming officially wrapped, which begins the countdown to getting our first look at the much-anticipated sequel.
Next September, the evil entity that stalks Derry, Maine will return. Director Andy Muschietti celebrated the end of shoots with a word of ‘thanks’ on Instagram...
How Bohemian Rhapsody‘s Cinematographer Recreated Queen’s Most Iconic Performances
Queen’s 1985 Live Aid performance was the rock event of the century that almost didn’t happen. It was an iconic display of untethered talent and vitality in the darkest days of the AIDS crisis. An estimated 1.5 billion people watched the unforgettable performance all around the world. Freddie Mercury left a lasting impression as a music legend that day. Bohemian Rhapsody cinematographer Tom Sigel studied the broadcast to bring audiences on stage.
“The movie begins with a little tease about the Queen performance at Live Aid...
SCAD Savannah Film Fest: Jitters Writer, Director & Star Otoja Abit
Actor Otoja Abit had an idea for a short. It was a simple idea that concealed a depth of feeling; what if we got to see a young man, moments before his wedding ceremony, question whether or not he was making the right choice. Abit, who has acted on TV (The Defenders, The Night Of), film (Stonewall), and in theater in New York, wanted to take what he’d learned and make something himself. ...
Ewan McGregor Joins Margot Robbie’s Birds of Prey as Villain Black Mask
Another piece of great casting for Margot Robbie‘s Birds of Prey. The Wrap reports that Ewan McGregor has officially joined the cast to play the film’s main villain, Black Mask. This Warner Bros./DC Films feature has a lot of heat, thanks in large part to star and executive producer Robbie, who is reprising her Suicide Squad role as the bad girl everyone loves, Harley Quinn. The story centers on Quinn and her team of superhero misfits,...
A Brief History of Rating Movies for 50 Years
We talk about a lot of different movies we love on The Credits. Whether it is an action blockbuster like Avengers: Infinity War, award-winning horror like Get Out, or a genre-bending fantasy like The Shape of Water, they all have one thing in common. Ok, several things like the passion and talent of an immensely dedicated group of people that are featured on our profiles every week...
That Game of Thrones Battle Against the White Walkers is Even Bigger Than We Thought
Remember back in April when we said Game of Thrones filmed the largest, longest battle sequence in TV history? The final showdown with the White Walkers will be truly epic, and it might be even more insane than we previously believed. Entertainment Weekly is dishing out the first official details on the final season. Among the news is information about that major battle sequence and the insane scope of capturing it.
At the time that a crew member referenced the battle in a (now deleted) Instagram post,...
New Aquaman TV Spot is a Whale of Time
We are officially under two months away from the premiere of James Wan’s Aquaman. As we swim towards the December 21 release, Warner Bros. is releasing a bounty of TV spots for Wan’s ambitious epic. We’ve seen a couple of rubes get in Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa)’s face in this spot, while the 5-minute long trailer released during New York Comic Con gave us our most extended look yet the story,...
The Vampires are Coming to America in First What We Do in the Shadows Teasers
What We Do in the Shadows sheds a light, although not sunlight, on a very important cultural divide. Not New Zealand and America, although the new series will take place in the states. The culture shock is more like the Middle Ages and millennials. The vampire series based on Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s 2014 masterpiece is coming to FX and we finally got the first look. Meet the new roommates.
The original mockumentary followed Viago (Waititi),...
Halloween Might be Over, But Stranger Things Day is Coming
Halloween 2018 has come and gone. Perhaps you wore something inspired from The Haunting of Hill House, or went in more of a glam direction and channeled your inner Freddie Mercury. The day after Halloween can have a bit of a gloomy cast, what with the post-candy hangover (to say nothing of how the adults are feeling after costume parties). Fear not, costume-lovers, for Netflix is giving you another reason to dress up in less than a week—Stranger Things Day. ...
Our First Look at Game of Thrones Final Season Which Promises the Biggest Battle in TV History
While HBO has already begun casting for their Game of Thrones prequel (hello Naomi Watts), the first images from the 8th and final season of the flagship series have finally arrived. Entertainment Weekly will unveil a glimpse from GoT‘s last season in their new issue, which features power couple Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) and Jon Snow (Kit Harrington) on the cover. The final season has been shrouded in secrecy,...
Rian Johnson Tweets from the Set of Knives Out
We didn’t even know Rian Johnson’s project Knives Out was in the works until last month. The Agatha Christie inspired film went up for sale during this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. Now, Johnson and the cast are already on set and cameras are rolling.
The Star Wars: The Last Jedi director shared the first image from set that shows autumn leaves lining a neighborhood sidewalk. Even the title font evokes classic Agatha Christie hardbacks like Curtain with broad,...
The Avengers Falcon and Winter Soldier Tapped for Their Own Series
More MCU characters who were snapped to dust by Thanos will return on the small screen. Both the late Scarlet Witch and Loki have already been tapped to kick off Disney’s streaming service. Now, two other casualties of Avengers: Infinity War are being eyed to headline their own shows. Captain America’s good friends Falcon and Winter Soldier are reportedly the next to be in the process of their own series development.
Variety is reporting that Empire writer Malcolm Spellman will write starring roles for the heroes...
The Haunting of Hill House Costume Designer Explains Why Those Ghosts Give You Nightmares
TV’s Halloween hit of the year is undoubtedly The Haunting of Hill House. There are some major chills and surprises, but the addicting aspects of the series are the harrowing revelations that unravel among the Crain family. The unknown horrors that plague them across the years are terrifying but they grow even scarier when the truth is revealed. Not to mention you won’t be able to close your eyes at night without checking for the Tall Man around every corner...
