Sarah Myles

Stranger Things Creators Say The Show Was Originally More Violent

Stranger Things, which arrived on Netflix in 2016, succeeds for two reasons. Firstly, it evokes a very specific kind of nostalgia, for 1980s-era science fiction. Secondly, it creates a very clear sense of dread and foreboding, without resorting to blood and gore – well, not too much blood and gore, anyway. That was not always the case, however, as co-creators Ross and Matt Duffer explained to Vulture recently.

Sarah Myles Jan 23, 2017

Featured Content

Use The Force: Ranking The Films In The Star Wars Cinematic Universe

The Star Wars film franchise is arguably the most legendary cinematic universe ever created. Sure, the Marvel Universe makes a lot of money, and has a lot of fans, but Star Wars is historic. In its four decades, this series has changed the nature of filmmaking in terms of special effects and technology, and has changed the nature of the film business in terms of merchandising and promotion. Its effect on popular culture has been such that Star Wars transcends social and generational barriers – something that continues as the franchise progresses and evolves.

Sarah Myles Jan 22, 2017

Netflix

The Land Of Steady Habits Brings Ben Mendelsohn Back To Netflix

Netflix is continuing to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to creating and backing quality content, as the streaming platform commits to financing and distributing the latest film project from writer-director Nicole Holofcener, titled The Land Of Steady Habits. In addition to giving space to the award-winning filmmaker, the project will bring Emmy Award winner, and Bloodline star, Ben Mendelsohn back into the Netflix fold.

Sarah Myles Jan 20, 2017

Ryan Murphy Earmarks President Clinton For American Crime Story

With The People V O.J Simpson: American Crime Story having swept the Emmys and collected two Golden Globe awards, it is not surprising in the least to find that series co-producer Ryan Murphy is charging ahead with developing further plans for the fledgling American Crime Story anthology series. Season two is already planned to look at Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, and season three is said to focus on the murder of Gianni Versace – but Murphy has now optioned a book about the sex scandals that enveloped President Bill Clinton in 1998.

Sarah Myles Jan 19, 2017

Dolph Lundgren Will Return To Arrow As Konstantin Kovar

It's hardly surprising that popular culture is beginning to respond to the current global political climate with thinly veiled references to topics that are dominating the news. What's perhaps surprising is that one show which appears to be leading the charge in that respect is Arrow, on The CW. Wasting no time at all in seizing on that which is on the minds of most of the western world, the DC superhero will soon be taking another deep, small-screen dive into his own Russian history.

Sarah Myles Jan 18, 2017

Donald Glover Discusses Lando Calrissian And The Han Solo Movie

There are few film franchises that are as iconic and beloved as the Star Wars cinematic universe, and now that Disney is busy expanding that universe to encompass new saga instalments, and new anthology stories, we are seeing a great deal of new life being breathed into the forty year old series. Part of that new life is new onscreen talent, and the studio has so far been successful in finding young performers that are unfazed by the size of this awesome celluloid behemoth. The latest of these hirings is Golden Globe winner Donald Glover, who will play Lando Calrissian in the upcoming Han Solo movie.

Sarah Myles Jan 17, 2017

AMC Will Present James Cameron’s Story Of Science Fiction

Never let it be said that James Cameron doesn’t give it everything he’s got when he undertakes a project. After making Titanic in 1997, he also expanded upon his deep sea diving expeditions for several documentaries on the subject – contributing to the development of new technology, and breaking records. When he made Avatar, he developed no fewer than four sequels to tell a broader story – and plans to shoot them consecutively from 2018 to 2023. Before he gets to that, however, he will deliver a six-part documentary series to AMC, focusing on the genre of science fiction – James Cameron’s Story Of Science Fiction, to be precise - about which he is so very passionate.

Sarah Myles Jan 16, 2017

Deadpool 2 Writers Are Taking Cable “Down To His Essence”

Sequels don’t really come more hotly anticipated than Deadpool 2. The first film – released in 2016 – was a giant box office hit, in the context of R-rated movies, and has gone on to be a surprise fixture in the current awards season. Fans responded enthusiastically to the passion and specificity of the portrayal of this Marvel comic book character, who was originally conceived for the very purpose of shaking things up in the realm of superheroes.

Sarah Myles Jan 13, 2017