VOTD: Why ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ Looks So Damn Stunning

One of the most refreshing things about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, even when compared to the first film from 2014, is the vibrant, bright color palette that spans across the entire film. This is such a colorful movie with beautiful practical and digital sets, and some of the best visual effects in a […]

James Gunn Teases ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ for 2020 Release, Thanks Fans for Support

Even though the official numbers won’t be in until Monday morning, the estimates for the opening weekend for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in the United States is around $ 145 million. That’s quite an improvement over the original’s $ 94.3 million opening weekend in 2014, giving it the largest jump in opening weekend […]

Kurt Russell on His Approach to Ego in ‘Guardians Vol. 2’ and the Most Surprising Thing About ‘Tombstone’ [Interview]

Marvel Studios has gone on a near-miraculous run of making perfect choices when it comes to casting their leading roles. Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch…the list goes on. But from the very beginning, when they cast Jeff Bridges in the first Iron Man, they’ve also been terrific at luring A-list talent to fill out the […]

Watch: James Gunn Narrates a Scene From ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’

If there’s one department where Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 tops its predecessor, it’s the action. The set pieces are more creative, more propulsive, and often more personal in the sequel. James Gunn‘s superhero pic’s most exciting set piece doesn’t involve crowds running in terror or buildings crumbling; it’s just two sisters, Gamora (Zoe Saldana) and Nebula […]

Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ – What Did You Think?

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 hit theaters last night with sneak preview screenings playing all over the United States. That means plenty of people have seen the Marvel Studios sequel, and plenty more will be flocking to theaters this weekend to contribute to the undoubtedly massive box office haul. Now that the cosmic sequel […]

This Week at the Movies: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,’ ‘The Dinner,’ ‘The Lovers’

Every single year for the past decade, the first weekend in May has been dominated by the release of a new Marvel movie, something from either the Marvel Cinematic Universe or the X-Men division, to start the summer off with a bang – or, more accurately, a ca-ching. The rest of the studios have cleared […]

/Filmcast Ep. 416 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

David, Devindra and Jeff dispute the greatness of American Gods, praise the brilliance of Dear White People, and wonder whether David is a sociopath for forcing everyone to watch Gods of Egypt. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! Download or Play in Browser: Subscribe to the /Filmcast: SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been […]

Spoilers Won’t Ruin ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ For You, James Gunn Says

Welcome to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, where the anticipation is high and the spoilers don’t matter. That is, according to director James Gunn. The film is still a week out from its U.S. release, but fans are becoming especially defensive against spoilers, which abound thanks to advance screenings and an early premiere in Europe. […]

WTF Stuff: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ Doritos Bags Play the Entire Soundtrack

You know that we love Cool Stuff here at /Film, and every now and then there’s a story that just makes us say WTF. Today, those two things combine for an item that can only be categorized as WTF Stuff. Whenever a big blockbuster like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 comes out, there are […]