Author: David Grove
On the planet of Danish true crime, one title looms giant over all the remaining: Dagmar Overbye. Between 1913 and 1920, Overbye operated a fraudulent adoption company that claimed to seek out houses for infants with out dad and mom capable of take care of them — however she secretly killed the kids that had been positioned in her care. She was estimated to have murdered between 9 and 25 infants and was sentenced to demise in a excessive profile homicide trial in 1921. Because the nation’s first feminine serial killer, Overbye is now a family title in Denmark. However…
As James Gunn ushers in a brand new period for the DC Universe, he is introducing audiences to yet one more Superman. David Corenswet performs the Man of Metal in Gunn’s new film, set to hit theaters in June 2025, and audiences are understandably nervous about how the undertaking will end up. However, in line with Corenswet’s Superman co-star, Frank Grillo, the Pearl actor is ideal as DC’s Blue Boy Scout. Grillo sat down with Kristian Harloff to debate his function as Rick Flag Sr. within the new DCU. Flag Sr. will debut within the animated Creature Commandos, earlier than…
Although they’re not part of the 2024 TV schedule, exhibits like Associates and Gilmore Women will all the time be iconic favorites that reside within the hearts of many followers. So, with such mythic legacies that would see them included on such lists because the greatest sitcoms to ever air, there are tons of rumors that time to “behind the scenes” information that simply aren’t true. And, within the case of each of those Warner Bros.-produced exhibits, the declare that they shared a wardrobe has been debunked by a costuming skilled who ought to know – as she labored on…
It’s a “Friday Night time Lights” reunion, set within the Wild West. Taylor Kitsch groups up once more along with his “Friday Night time Lights” creator Peter Berg for restricted sequence “American Primeval.” The solid additionally contains Betty Gilpin, Dane DeHaan, Shea Whigham, and extra. The present is ready in 1857 America. The official synopsis for “American Primeval” reads: “That is America…1857. Up is down, ache is all over the place, innocence and tranquility are shedding the battle to hatred and worry. Peace is the shrinking minority, and only a few possess grace — even fewer know compassion. There isn’t…
Francis Ford Coppola has been liable for many issues in Hollywood, from one of many best films of all time in The Godfather to one of the vital divisive, with this 12 months’s Megalopolis, however it appears that evidently the Oscar-winning director believes he has to apologize to the general public for one factor specifically. In line with Coppola, he’s “the jerk” who’s liable for Hollywood’s obsession with two-part films and numbered sequels. 2024 has been an unprecedented 12 months for sequels. The ten highest grossing films are all sequels, with titles like Inside Out 2, Gladiator II, Dune: Half…
Within the almost 40 years since its launch, Planes, Trains and Cars has change into one of the vital legendary highway journey movies, the most effective examples of John Huhges’ hilarious writing, and a top-notch film set within the Midwest. The pairing of Steve Martin and John Sweet as Neal Web page and Del Griffith, respectively, led to not solely one of the vital honest and emotional endings of the ‘80s but in addition one unforgettable second after one other the place issues go from unhealthy to worse.Listed below are 32 occasions issues went hilariously incorrect in Planes, Trains and…
The 2024 SFFILM Rainin grant recipients have formally been unveiled. IndieWire can announce that 17 function movies have been awarded $425,000 in money grants, benefitting 22 filmmakers. Two initiatives have particularly buzzy producers: Joie Estrella Horwitz’s “Dreamland” is produced by current “The Fireplace Inside” screenwriter and “Mufasa” director Barry Jenkins, whereas Lucy Liu is producing “Rosemead.” The SFFILM Rainin grant is the biggest granting physique for the event and manufacturing of impartial narrative function movies within the U.S. The flagship partnership with the Kenneth Rainin Basis particularly helps movies that tackle social justice points — the distribution of wealth, alternatives,…
In Christmas 2022, Stranger Issues star David Harbour gave us the best reward of all: a violent, motion hero Santa Claus. Titled Violent Evening, the festive action-comedy was well-received by each audiences and critics alike, and whereas a sequel was introduced in January 2023, nothing has but emerged. Nicely, it seems like Santa is certainly listening, as Harbour has now supplied a promising replace concerning Violent Evening 2 after being informed about fan demand for the follow-up by Comicbook.com. “I don’t suppose you’re alone in that want. Nicely, maintain your eyes peeled as a result of I additionally love that…
The Lord of the Rings franchise is increasing, with the likes of The Rings of Energy bringing new life to Center-earth on Prime Video, whereas extra live-action, massive display initiatives at the moment are within the works. This yr brings the anime prequel The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of the Rohirrim, and the primary reactions at the moment are in, with the film all set to hit theaters on December 13. So, is the animated effort worthy of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and director Peter Jackson’s authentic Lord of the Rings trilogy? Let’s discover out… Starting with…
The top of a three-year wait is lastly in sight for followers of Tim Burton’s sequence Wednesday. A primary have a look at season two of the hit Netflix sequence exhibits Jenna Ortega again in black for her return because the Addams Household’s lovably macabre daughter, full together with her iconic frown and crossed arms towards a spooky, mist-shrouded backdrop. Few particulars have been revealed concerning the second season of Wednesday, apart from a premiere date someday in 2025. Throughout Netflix Geeked Week, the streaming service launched a quick, behind-the-scenes clip displaying the forged and crew onerous at work with…