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FRIENDS REUNITED: Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor) meets old pal Winnie The Pooh (Image: LAURIE SARPHAM ) But while both Paddington films managed to charm adults and children at the same time it isn’t clear who this gloomy spin on AA Milne’s “bear with very little brain” is aimed at. A slick opening sequence shows Christopher […]

/Filmcast Ep. 479 – Blindspotting and Christopher Robin

David, Devindra, Jeff, and Kristy discuss the fun of Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, the enjoyability of HBO’s Succession, and the riveting Netflix documentary, The Staircase. Also, Jeff gets disappointed by modern Blu-ray special features. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on […]

Daily Podcast: Eighth Grade, Venture Bros., Christopher Robin, P.S. I Love You, Hogwarts Mystery, and More

On the August 6, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss what they’ve been up to in another edition of Water Cooler Monday. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify […]

‘Christopher Robin’ Review: A Captivating Blend of Whimsy and Melancholy

When I first saw Spike Jonze’s Where the Wild Things Are, I cried through almost the entire film. That said, the mixed reception it received didn’t surprise me. Its intended audience — to my mind, at least — didn’t dovetail with the market it was being sold to; despite being based on a children’s book, […]

Watch Ewan McGregor Interview Winnie the Pooh and Friends in this ‘Christopher Robin’ Featurette

In this new Christopher Robin featurette, Ewan McGregor sits down with talking some stuffed animals and proceeds to interview them. It’s painfully adorable, and charming, and you owe it to yourself to watch it. Plus: check out a clip from the film, and another behind-the-scenes featurette. Christopher Robin Featurette  Oh my god, this is almost too much. […]

Daily Podcast: Quentin Tarantino, Solo, J.J. Abrams, Swamp Thing, Wolverine, Robin Hood

On the May 3, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about Bill Cosby and Roman Polanski’s expulsion from the Academy, the Robin Hood trailer, J.J. Abrams’ new superhero movie, some changes for Conan O’Brien’s talk show, Ryan Reynolds’ hope for […]

Robin Hood movie TRAILER: Taron Egerton and Jamie Foxx star in reinvention – WATCH

The official synopsis reads: “Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) a war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander (Jamie Foxx) mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown in a thrilling action-adventure packed with gritty battlefield exploits, mind-blowing fight choreography, and a timeless romance.” Sounds like the classic tale we all know and love, but the […]

Big Little Lies: Merrin Dungey to Return, Plus Robin Weigert and 2 Others

The ladies of Big Little Lies may not have gotten away with it after all: Merrin Dungey is set to return for Season 2 of the HBO drama, TVLine has learned, reprising her role as Detective Adrienne Quinlan — the Monterey cop investigating the mysterious death of Celeste’s abusive husband Perry. (Dungey will be a […]

Gotham Pits Penguin vs. That Joker Jerome! Robin Lord Taylor Tees Up the Villains' 'Intricate Dance'

This Thursday on Gotham (Fox, 8/7c), The Penguin has a real joker on his hands, as he learns the current lay of the land inside Arkham Asylum. PHOTOSGotham’s Ben McKenzie Sizes Up Jim’s Sticky Sofia Situation — Plus, Can He Get Bruce Back on Track? TVLINE | Does Oswald hold Jerome in any “professional” regard? […]

‘Christopher Robin’ Trailer: What If Christopher Robin Grew Up?

Disney is taking a Hook-like approach to the Winnie the Pooh series with Christopher Robin. The new live-action film asks the question: what would happen if Winnie’s best human buddy Christopher Robin grew up? The Christopher Robin trailer below provides an answer. Christopher Robin is the latest Disney film to take a classic animated property and give it a […]