‘Altered Carbon’ is more than just a ‘Blade Runner’ ripoff

Altered Carbon is the very definition of a guilty pleasure. The show, adapted by Laeta Kalogridis from Richard Morgan’s novel, isn’t exactly well written. And, like most Netflix joints, it goes on for way too long. But it’s gorgeous, it’s filled with charismatic actors and its cyberpunk aesthetic feels like a ’90s anime brought to […]

Secret Cinema reveals Blade Runner for its 10th Anniversary: When do tickets go on sale?

It’s not just androids who will be dreaming of electric sheep. The legendary Secret Cinema team are taking on one of the most iconic movies of all time. Ridley Scott’s 1982 masterpiece will be brought to thrilling life (artificial or otherwise) at a secret location (hence the title) in London from this March. After previously […]

True Crime: ‘Dirty John’ TV Show in the Works, ‘Maze Runner’ Star to Play Ted Bundy’s Ex

The true crime zeitgeist shows no signs of slowing down, as a popular true crime podcast is set to receive a TV adaptation and a feature film about Ted Bundy casts a rising star as Bundy’s ex-wife. First, the popular LA Times podcast Dirty John is being adapted into a TV series by Bravo, written […]

VR runner ‘Sprint Vector’ launches on February 13th

Ever wanted to run in virtual reality without smacking into a real wall? You’ll have a chance shortly. Survios has revealed that its VR foot racing game Sprint Vector launches February 13th for HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR. The sci-fi runner stands out with a unique control scheme where you pump your arms […]

Maze Runner: The Death Cure review – Spectacular and surprisingly thoughtful action movie

Director Wes Ball smartly ignores all that confusing business with the spider-filled maze to deliver a spectacular and surprisingly thoughtful action movie.  After Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) fails to rescue Minho (Ki Hong Lee), he teams up with English sidekick Newt (Thomas Brodie-Sangster) to break into the headquarters of the daftly named WCKD. Their way in […]

‘Maze Runner: The Death Cure’ Clips: Zombies, and Missiles, and Explosions, Oh My!

This YA dystopian movie has everything: zombies, explosions, deadly missiles, and Giancarlo Esposito in a fabulous coat. Aiden Gillen’s also rocking a sweet turtleneck, but the fashion choices of the prestigious character actors is besides the point: the Maze Runner trilogy is officially reaching the end of the labyrinth. Maze Runner: The Death Cure is closing out […]

2018 Visual Effects Society Awards: ‘Blade Runner 2049’, ‘Planet of the Apes’, and More

Say what you will about 2017, but last year’s crop of movies was pretty damn good overall, and that high bar of quality is reflected in the nominees for the 16th annual VES Awards. Nearly 3,400 artists, producers, technologists, and entertainment industry workers narrowed down the movies that best represented outstanding achievements in visual effects, and Blade Runner […]

Dave Bautista Was Told He Was Too Young for His ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Role

Towering at 6′ 3″ and boasting a thickset neck and torso, Dave Bautista is already an unlikely Hollywood star. The former professional wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter shot to stardom in 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy as Drax, the gruff musclehead alien with a heart, and continues to shine in intriguing roles like that of the Replicant Sapper Morton in Blade Runner 2049. […]

The 5 Best Movies to Buy or Stream This Week: ‘Blade Runner 2049,’ ‘The Polka King’

One of the most staggeringly beautiful movies of last year makes its Blu-ray debut this week, and I’m finally understanding why gearheads want me to upgrade to this “4K UHD BD” nonsense. We’ve also got 2016’s Palme d’Or winner joining the Criterion Collection, three different versions of an unsung Orson Welles movie on FilmStruck, and […]

Daily Podcast: 2018 Golden Globe Winners, Star Wars VR, Bloodshot, Justice League, Star Trek, Blade Runner

On the January 8, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined Hoai-Tran Bui, to talk about the latest news, including the 2018 Golden Globes winners, Bloodshot movie casting, a Justice League extended cut, Chris Hemsworth’s thoughts on Quentin Tarantino’s Star Trek film, and the possibility of Blade Runner 3. And at the water […]