Prior to the 2021 TCM Classic Film Festival, TCM executives and programmers sat down with the media to discuss the upcoming festival. TCM General Manager Pola Changnon, Festival Director Genevieve McGillicuddy, and SVP of Programming Charlie Tabesh were among those who sat down with media during Monday’s press junket. They made a quick pivot to TCM last year but this year, the festival has the added benefit of utilizing HBO Max for programming. One thing…
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West Side Story stars George Chakiris and Russ Tamblyn spoke about their memories of Natalie Wood and the upcoming Steven Spielberg film. The film will open the festival this Thursday night in honor of the 60th anniversary being celebrated this year. Stars Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, and Russ Tamblyn participated in new interviews exclusive for the occasion. In addition to TCM, the 1961 classic will also be available to stream through HBO Max. Be sure…
"George Chakiris, Russ Tamblyn on West Side Story"
HBO Max announced the list of films, series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming service during May 2021. Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie stars in the intense thriller “Those Who Wish Me Dead,” debuting in theaters and on HBO Max May 14. The Warner Bros. film follows Hannah (Jolie), a smoke jumper still reeling from the loss of three lives she failed to save from a fire when she comes across a traumatized…
"HBO Max: Coming and Leaving in May"
The Day Sports Stood Still flashes back to a Wednesday night last March when every sports season effectively ended or was delayed. There are numerous people interviewed throughout this film. Chris Paul might be the main focus but everyone here has their own story to tell. Chris Paul was on the floor when the Oklahoma City Thunder took on the Utah Jazz. This was the first NBA game to come to a premature end during…
"The Day Sports Stood Still And The Covid-19 Impact" HBO Max announced the list of films, series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming service during April 2021. It’s time to spring into action with “Mortal Kombat,” debuting in theaters and on HBO Max April 16. Inspired by the blockbuster video game franchise, “Mortal Kombat” brings together Earth’s greatest champions against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe. “Godzilla vs. Kong” (released March 31) will also continue…
"HBO Max: Coming and Leaving in April"
There are a lot of hysterical gags in live-action/animated hybrid comedy Tom and Jerry but the gags alone aren’t enough to save the film. The long time cat-and-mouse rivalry–now in its 81st year–is set up against “the wedding of the century.” Things move into motion when event planner Kayla (Chloë Grace Moretz) hires Tom Cat to get rid of Jerry Mouse. When you know their history, you already know bad things are going to happen. …
"Tom and Jerry: Gags Are Fine In Overlong Comedy"
HBO Max announced the list of films, series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming service during March 2021. Looking for a film of gigantic proportions? Debuting in theaters and on HBO Max March 31, “Godzilla vs. Kong” shows legends colliding as these mythic adversaries meet in a spectacular battle for the ages, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. The film will be available on HBO Max for 31 days from…
"HBO Max: Coming and Leaving in March" HBO Max announced the list of films, series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming service during February 2021. A pair of Warner Bros. theatricals will premiere both in theaters and on HBO Max on the same day. First up is Judas and the Black Messiah on February 12. The film tells the story of Bill O’Neal (LaKeith Stanfield), who infiltrates the Black Panthers per FBI Agent Mitchell (Jesse Plemons) and J. Edgar Hoover…
"HBO Max: Coming and Leaving in February"
A rumored live-action Harry Potter TV series shows that Warner Bros. and HBO Max would rather keep supporting transphobic J.K. Rowling. It’s time for the Harry Potter franchise to end. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. is in early development for a live-action series. Stop right there. Do not go any further. Just don’t do this. It is completely irresponsible to keep putting money in J.K. Rowling’s hands. I said it when Warner Bros.…
"Harry Potter: Stop Doing Business with J.K. Rowling"
Locked Down has the tough responsibility of being one of the first major studio films to take place during the Covid-19 pandemic. Filmmaker Doug Liman may be ambitious enough to want to film in outer space with Tom Cruise. But before doing that, he went about filming this project during the pandemic. Many of us have been living this horror movie since last March–some in worse circumstances than others. One thing this film does get…
"Locked Down: A Feature Film For Covid Era"