Author: Bill Watters

Ever since the early 19th century, Edgar Allan Poe has captured the imagination of untold millions with his tales of suspense and horror. Unfortunately, while he remains one of the authors with the most film and television adaptations (along with the likes of William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, and Jane Austen), most of the attempts have been largely forgettable fare. Notable exceptions being several of Roger Corman’s 1960-1964 efforts. But in the midst of this 2023 Halloween season, Netflix’s limited series “The Fall of the House of Usher” is not only a breath of fresh air in being a very solid…

Fans were left shaken with HBO’s award-winning “Euphoria” season two finale, specifically with the fate of audience-favorite Fez, played by Angus Cloud. We are very sorry to report tragedy has struck in the real world, as Angus Cloud has passed away. No details have emerged on the specifics. A family statement has pointed towards a mental health crisis, caused by the recent loss of his father.”It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today,” Cloud’s family said in a statement to TMZ. “As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son,…

This was always going to be one of those movies one is either going to have a blast with, be utterly confused by, or made deeply furious by. There will really not be a whole lot of other outcomes with this unabashed Feminist idea being put through a pseudo-typical romcom grinder by way of the vast bulk of the American audience being at least passingly familiar with the expanded universe of the Barbie mythos. With “Barbie,” Oscar winning writer/director Greta Gerwig has given us as close to a live-action Toy Story” as we’re likely to come across. Barbies and Kens…

With “The Flash,” Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Comics managed to deliver an enjoyable entry into their much-maligned canon. To be fair, they have already pulled off a relative miracle in keeping their titular lead actor, Ezra Miller, from earning yet more bad press in recent months. So they already had run through most of their luck. Yet with Director Andy Muschietti, they HAVE wound up with a generally fun film, though it falls flat in a few glaring instances. Throughout the film, there are instances of CGI so stunningly bad that the looked like they were generated by an…

Twice-nominated Academy Award actor Jeremy Renner, best known for his role as Clint Barton/Hawkeye in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, has had an accident at his home near Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe near Reno. The result necessitated his being airlifted to an area hospital. It appears he was injured while working with a snowplow, clearing away some of the recent heavy snowfall which has been experienced across the region. A representative revealed Renner’s family is now at the hospital with him and he is “receiving excellent care.” “Upon arrival, deputies coordinated with Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and REMSA Health to arrange for…

Make no mistake, “Babylon” is going to be one of those films that will appear on more than a few nominee lists during the upcoming award season. Writer and Director Damien Chazelle (who has already brought home a number of trophies for “Whiplash” as well as “La La Land”) knows how to craft a story. But whether this film will resonate with audiences will depend a great deal on the eye of the beholder. Like 2019’s “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood,” “Babylon” is a glimpse into a bygone era of Hollywood, though this time even further back. Set in…

One day after Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios unceremoniously dropped Henry Cavill as the Man of Steel, we know what his next project will be. Cavill, avid gamer and fanboy, will star and executive produce the live-action Warhammer 40,000 series for Amazon! Amazon has just about sealed the deal with Warhammer’s publisher, Games Workshop, to secure the development rights to the project. With all the recent attention on Cavill’s departure, as well as his standing within the gaming community, any involvement on his part would more than likely enhance the appeal. Both for the series and the potential to…

The short version: It’s a must-see, and in a theater with the best screen and sound you can find. It IS 3 hours and 10 minutes long, with no good spots to run for the restroom, so go before the movie starts. There are no mid or post-credits scenes, so once the credits roll, you can run for it. And lastly, if you enjoy 3-D effects, it’s definitely worth it for “Avatar: The Way of Water.” But, if you are prone at all to getting motion sick from 3-D visuals, then you might want to hold off and stick with…

Let’s kick this off with the King-sized elephant in the room. Marvel Studios’ latest entry into their Cinematic Universe, “Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever,” had a nearly impossible challenge from the beginning. Lead star Chadwick Boseman passed away in 2020 from cancer. When the powers that be decided not to recast the role, they had to determine how to carry on without the titular character and an actor who had emerged as an cultural icon. The result, while imperfect, is another impressive entry into the MCU. It also has the additional benefit of holding up as a stand-alone entry in…

When a fan of DC Comics comes into the theater, they’re hoping to achieve the lofty goal of “I hope the film isn’t awful.” Well, you can breathe easy. “Black Adam” is not awful. Which makes it all the more frustrating when the adventure it does take us on winds up being anathema to it’s own titular character by being cowardly. Also, this origin story is one that has already been retconned any number of times in the comics, so it should some as no particular shock that this time around is yet another spin on the character and his…