Author: Scott J. Davis

  • Mads Mikkelsen talks “crazy” Fantastic Four audition; still up for playing Doctor Doom

    Earlier this year, Hannibal star Mads Mikkelsen had spoken about his experiences with Marvel which were both good (the villain in Doctor Strange) and the bad which was the actor’s experiences at an audition for Fantastic Four. Back in the previous interview, Mikkelsen had stated he walked out of the Four audition but speaking to Screen… Read More >

  • Top 5 Sci-Fi films of 2017 so far – and the 5 we can’t wait to see…

    As we come to an end of our “half-time” report on all things film in 2017, we take a look back at some of the sci-fi spectaculars we have seen so far, whether it’s in a galaxy far, far away, here on earth or in the distant future we have seen it all – and… Read More >

  • The Wall Review

    The Wall focuses on the aftermath of the Iraq War as the US is continuing to “mop up” its effects. With pockets of resistance still scattered around the vast deserts, there are some soldiers still on duty across the country including sniper Shane Matthews (Cena) and his spotter Allen Isaac (Taylor-Johnson). On watch for almost… Read More >

  • Top 5 Thrillers of 2017 so far – and the 5 we can’t wait to see…

    2017 has been a great year for film and here at Flickreel, we have been counting down the best of what the year has had to offer so far and some of those films that are still to come that we cannot wait to see. This time it’s the turn of the thrillers, of which… Read More >

  • Zack Snyder to take “back seat” on DCEU future as Wonder Woman 2 gets release date

    It was a big week for comic-book fans over the past weekend with a plethora of news coming from the annual San Diego Comic-Con in the form of trailers, posters, announcements and countless interviews. One piece of news that was announced was that a sequel to 2017’s biggest comic-book film so far, Wonder Woman, is… Read More >

  • John Wick “spin-off” Ballerina set to open up expanded cinematic universe

    It seems nothing in the film world is outside of the realms of the latest fad – the cinematic expanded universe. And it seems we may have our newest inclusion into the ranks with the news that John Wick could be about to expand substantially. The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Lionsgate has acquired the… Read More >

  • Ghost in the Shell ripped apart in it’s Honest Trailer

    It’s that time of the month when us film fans sit back and enjoy the latest in the Honest Trailer series as they tear apart one of the year’s biggest disappointments. This time it’s the turn of Scarlett Johansson blockbuster flop Ghost in the Shell to get taken apart – and it’s hard to disagree… Read More >

  • James Cameron set his sights on making new Terminator trilogy

    With all of the franchises out in the Hollywood ether these days, it’s perhaps no surprise that sci-fi actioner series Terminator is getting a refresh. Or maybe it is if you judge the quality of the last two entries, Salvation and Genisys, both of which were supposed to springboard a new era for the franchise.… Read More >

  • Leatherface – NSFW Trailer

    In Leatherface, Jessica Madsen plays one of four inmates (Sam Coleman, Sam Strike, James Bloor) who escapes from a mental hospital. One of them becomes the title character and iconic slasher. The quartet kidnaps a young nurse (played by Vanessa Grasse) and takes her on a road trip from hell. Along the way, they are… Read More >

  • Christopher Nolan on why Tom Hardy loves to cover his face in movies

    With Dunkirk set to open in cinemas this weekend, many of the stars and director Christopher Nolan have been across the globe on the usual publicity rounds. But one subject that ticked Nolan was about star Tom Hardy – and his recent run of acting with most of his face covered on-screen. The “trend” began… Read More >