Articles by David Gonzalez
Taika Waititi to Direct Disney’s Tower of Terror
Now this is an awesome choice! Academy Award winner Taika Waititi has signed on to direct Disney’s Tower of Terror movie, which has Scarlett Johanson (Black Widow) attached as a producer. After Johanson and Disney settled, […]
Michael C. Hall Admits He Didn’t Like The Series Finale of Dexter
since its initial airing, I’ve considered the series finale of Dexter the worst finale of all time. As the series prepares to return, it looks like the star of the series, Michael C. Hall was not a […]
Sylvester Stallone Regrets Killing Apollo Creed In Rocky IV
With the upcoming a re-edit of Rocky IV, titled Rocky Vs Drago, which is premiering in theatres (courtesy of Fathom events) on November 11th, Sylvester Stallone has been posting some introspective excerpts from an upcoming documentary about the […]
Dune Repeats As Box-Office Champion
To the surprise of no one, Dune has repeated as box-office champion. During its second weekend, Dune grossed $15.5 million which is a 62% drop from last weekend. To date, Dune has grossed $69.4 million domestically and after taking in […]
Denis Villeneuve Would Like To Adapt Dune Messiah after Dune: Part Two
After the successful weekend at the box office, Warner Bros. has greenlit a sequel to Dune. With that green lighting comes news that Denis Villeneuve may want to move forward with more film adaptations from […]
31st Gotham Award Nominations Announced
he Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today the nominations for the 31st Annual Gotham Awards, singling out 29 feature films, 16 series, and 32 performances for recognition in twelve award categories. “We congratulate the 2021 […]
WarnerMeida & David Chase In Discussions About An Sopranos Prequel Series
The Many Saints of Newark not only proved to be a big hit on the HBO Max streaming service, but also created intrigue in reentering the world of the Sopranos. That intrigue may quenched as […]
94th Academy Award Predictions ***UPDATED***
The 94th Academy Awards are right around the corner! As the awards season is in full effect, It’s time for an updated look at my predictions in all the categories (except the shorts) for the […]
Halloween Kills Kills In Its Debut On Peacock
Halloween Kills dominated the box office over the weekend despite the fact that many felt that streaming the film would hinder its overall performance. With that being said, the streaming numbers for the film were quite […]
Ruby Rose Slams WBTV Chief and Berlanti Productions Over Her Batwoman Stint
I’ve not been a huge fan of Batwoman since the show premiered a few years back. While not a fan, I was quite open to the possibility of the show, however, casting changes and lackluster […]
First Reactions To Marvel’s Eternals
After delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Marvel’s Eternals has arrived. The film had its world premier on Monday and while the official review embargo for Eternals lifts at 11 a.m. PT, Oct. 24, but the social media […]
Halloween Kills
In 1978, John Carpenter’s Halloween laid the foundation for one of the longest-running horror franchises of all time. Since then, there have been 11 films, three different timelines, and one underrated anthology film. While they’re not all […]
Disney Shifts MCU & Indiana Jones Release Dates
Just when you thought the release date changes have come to an end, Disney has just shifted its entire Marvel movie theatrical schedule for 2022 and beyond. Deadline confirms that the the changes stems from […]
Halloween Kills Scares Off The Competition at The Box Office
Despite the day and date release on Peacock, Halloween Kills was a huge hit at the box office. The entry in Halloween franchise grossed a total of $50.3 million. With its weekend total, Halloween Kills topped the opening of A […]
Being The Ricardos To Include 4 Musical Numbers
As I Love Lucy celebrates its 70th anniversary, Aaron Sorkin has revealed some interesting information regarding the upcoming release, Being The Ricardos. In an interview with Turner Classic Movies (via EW), Sorkin revealed that there are four musical […]
Millicent Simmonds & Rachel Brosnahan To Play Helen Keller & Anne Sullivan
This casting news is so great! Deadline has confirmed that Millicent Simmonds (A Quiet Place) and Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), are set to star in Helen & Teacher about famous Deafblind activist Hellen Keller and Anne Sullivan, her committed […]
Jason Blum Loves the Idea Of A Sequel to Halloween III: Season of the Witch
One of my favorite films in the Halloween franchise is the cult favorite, Halloween III: Season of the Witch. Since its initial release, the film has gained quite the following after the film was trashed by critics upon its […]
Jamie Lee Curtis Says Halloween Ends Will Anger Fans
While I had the opportunity to screen Halloween Kills this week, many will be able to watch it on Friday. With that being said, the film is set to stir up some commentary and star Jamie Lee […]
NYFF59: Dune
Every few years, a film arrives that changes the landscape of cinema. Back in 2008, Iron Man was released and, in turn, began the creation of the most profitable franchise of this generation – the Marvel Cinematic […]
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
As I began to develop my cinematic palette as a young lad, Ivan Reitman’s iconic Ghostbusters aided in that development. Since then, the film has cemented its place as one of my all-time favorite films and one […]
David Gordon Green To Directed Disneyland Film
From the streets of Haddenfield to Main street, Deadline has reported that Halloween director David Gordon Green has been hired to direct a Disneyland movie about the building of Walt Disney’s iconic theme park. The […]
France Chooses Julia Ducournau’s Palme d’Or Winner Titane As Its Oscar Entry
WOW! France did it! They actually did it! Julia Ducournau’s Palme d’Or winner Titane will be France’s submission to the best international film category for the 2022 Oscars. It was among three films shortlisted in the […]
Golden Globes Will Still Be Awarded Despite Lack Of TV Ceremony
As the Oscar season begins to heat up, I was quite curious what the HFPA would do regarding the Golden Globes. That question has now been answered. Despite the fact that NBC canceled the 2022 […]
NYFF59: C’mon C’mon
Two weeks ago, I did not expect any film at this year’s New York Film Festival to surpass the feeling I had upon watching Titane. But, then came along the latest film from director Mike Mills. […]
NYFF59: The French Dispatch
Throughout his career, Wes Anderson has cemented himself as one of the most eccentric and unique directors working today. Anderson’s visual style and aesthetic are always on full display since his debut film, Bottle Rocket, […]
Olivia Colman, Rowan Atkinson and Sally Hawkins Join The Cast Of Wonka
This casting really excites me for the film! Variety has reported that Rowan Atkinson, Academy Award winner Olivia Colman and Academy Award nominee Sally Hawkins are joining the cast of Wonka, the prequel film based […]
WarnerMedia CEO Regrets Rushing Into HBO Max & Theatrical Day-and-Date Release
At the end of 2020, WarnerMedia made big headlines when they decided to release their entire 2021 release slate day-and-date via streaming on HBO Max and theatrical simultaneously. The decision was made because the COVID-19 […]
Peacock Adds Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, & Texas Chainsaw Massacre Films
October is right around the corner as cinephiles prepare to dive into their horror blu-rays, Peacock is making it a bit easier as they will be adding huge heavy hitters in the horror world. Not only […]
Law & Order Revived At NBC
Dick Wolf’s Law & Order franchise has become television juggernaut throughout its history. The franchise has aired over 1000 episodes spread across the original series and its various spinoffs. While Law & Order: Special Victims Unit […]
NYFF59: The Tragedy of Macbeth
Adaptations of William Shakespeare’s work have been a staple of cinema for decades upon decades. Shakespeare stands as one of the most adapted writers in cinema history. With those adaptations come various interpretations; some good […]
John Leguizamo Criticizes Super Mario Bros. Casting
Last week, Nintendo and Illumination revealed the main voice cast for their upcoming Super Mario Bros. animated movie. The cast is led by Chris Pratt as the voice of Mario and Charlie Day as the voice of Luigi. […]
Star Wars: Andor Has Wrapped
With The Mandalorian opening the door for the Star Wars franchise to embrace the small screen, there are plenty of new productions on the way including Star Wars: Andor. The prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars […]
The Boys YA Spinoff Series In The Works At Amazon
Fans of The Boys will love this one! First announced last year, The Boys spinoff YA series is on the way and will be set at America’s only college for young-adult superheroes, which happens to be run by Vought […]
NYFF59: Titane
Every couple of years, there comes a film that wows you to the point that it becomes all you talk about to others. Anyone close to me knows I tend to fall in love with […]
Will Smith’s Summertime Song Being Adapted Into A Hip-Hop Musical
One of my favorite Will Smith songs is getting quite the makeover. It has been announced that Westbrook Studios and Davis Entertainment are entering development on a project called Summertime, a hip-hop musical based on the […]
NYFF59: Bergman Island
If anything attracts my cinephile palette are films that pay tribute to the auteurs of years past. Mia Hansen-Løve’s new film, Bergman Island, immediately grabbed my attention on its title alone. After reading its premise, it […]
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Sets 2022 Release Date
After delays in it’s release, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Warner Bros. is returning to the world of J.K. Rowling in 2022. The newly titled Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore will open globally on […]
Kathryn Hahn To Play Joan Rivers In Showtime Limited-Series
This is fascinating casting! Kathryn Hahn (WandaVision, Parks and Recreation, Knives Out 2) is playing Joan Rivers for a new limited series at Showtime. The project, which is currently in development, is called The Comeback Girl. In addition […]
NYFF59: Top 10 Most Anticipated Films Of This Years Festival
The 59th New York Film Festival kicks off this week and yours truly will be covering this year’s festivities. The festival has consistently been one of the most important festivals in regards to the commencement […]
Christopher Nolan’s Demands For His Deal At Universal
Christopher Nolan made news last week when it was announced that his new film about the atom bomb would be landing at Universal Pictures, ending a two decade run with Warner Bros. While the deal is […]
73rd Emmy Awards Winners: The Queens Gambit & The Crown Lead Win Total
The 73rd Emmy Awards have come and gone and Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso, which led all comedies with 20 nominations, claimed four trophies on Sunday night at the 73rd annual ceremony honoring excellence. Lasso won for […]
TIFF21: The Humans
Stephen Karam’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Humans is one of the most beloved plays in quite a while. So there is no surprise that a film adaptation of the play would be put into motion. […]
TIFF21: The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Director Michael Showalter’s The Big Sick is one of my favorite films of the 2010s, so it was hard not to be excited for his upcoming film, The Eyes of Tammy Faye. While the trailer did not sell me […]
TIFF21: Jagged
Gen Z folks will find it hard to realize how immensely huge Alanis Morissette was in the 1990s. The artist broke the mold with her look and meteoric rise to superstardom after releasing the second […]
TIFF21: Listening To Kenny G
Make no bones about it. I’ve loved Kenny G for most of my life. However, I’ve found the hate on the man to be one of the most baffling things I’ve seen online over the […]
TIFF21: The Survivor
Academy Award winner Barry Levinson is recognized as one of this generation’s most respected filmmakers. With an extensive filmography including Good Morning, Vietnam, Bugsy, Liberty Heights, Sleepers, Wag The Dog, and the Academy Award-winning Rain Man, Levinson has truly […]
73rd Emmy Award Predictions
And just like that, the 73rd Emmy Awards have arrived! The best in TV will be awarded this Sunday and it looks to be another excellent slate of shows that are set to be awarded. […]
Michael Gandolfini Had to Pull Back an “Overzealous” Tony Soprano Performance
One of the falls most anticipated films is The Many Saints of Newark. The film is a prequel to the highly popular series The Sopranos. In the film, the son of the late James Gandolfini plays the iconic role […]
Keegan-Michael Key Joins The Cast of Willy Wonka
It was confirmed a few months back that a Willy Wonka prequel film was in the works. Dune’s Timothée Chalamet is set to star as a young Willy Wonka and Deadline has now reported that Keegan-Micheal Key will be […]