It’s only natural for a filmmaker to experience a flop now and then in the competitive world of cinema, whether it’s critically or commercially. Legendary directors like Alfred Hitchcock, John Ford, and Otto Preminger have also made their fair share of less successful films. Of course, opinions can vary greatly, so you might argue that Topaz, The Conqueror, or Skidoo are among their best works! (It’s all a matter of personal taste.)
The popular movie adaption of half the hit Broadway musical “Wicked” is now streaming on Peacock. Notably, this service offers two versions: the regular theatrical cut and a special sing-along version titled “Wicked: Sing-Along.” This latter option displays song lyrics throughout the film and includes an introduction from its star-studded cast members, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
Generally speaking, it’s just as entertaining for spectators as it is for performers to witness an actor portraying several characters simultaneously, whether they are twins or resembling each other coincidentally, or entirely distinct individuals with varying hairstyles and makeup. Since the inception of cinema, filmmakers have been creatively utilizing double casting, and with advancements in digital face-swapping and other contemporary technologies, we’ve mastered the skill of placing a single actor in multiple roles.
Excitedly sharing my thoughts here, I recently learned that Pixar and Disney have officially confirmed the sequel to the enchanting movie “Coco,” titled simply as “Coco 2.” Can’t wait for this magical journey to continue!
Before the movie’s complete trailer was unveiled, a sneak peek, or teaser, was made available online. This sneak peek confirmed that the previously mysterious project will be called “One Battle After Another“. Warner Bros. has been tight-lipped about the film’s plot, but multiple online sources suggest it is based on Thomas Pynchon’s novel “Vineland“.
In the trailer for “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina”, a movie where Ana de Armas plays an assassin in the same universe, John Wick (Reeves) is notably highlighted. However, the second part of the preview predominantly focuses on John Wick confronting de Armas’ character. The film clarifies Wick’s apparent return to life by taking place before the events of “Chapter 4”.