Movies

1978’s “Superman: The Movie” marked a significant breakthrough for superhero stories, transitioning them from a niche genre into the realm of blockbuster films. This pivotal moment has led to an abundance of upcoming superhero movies that we eagerly anticipate. At the time, Christopher Reeve, then an unknown actor, was chosen to portray Superman, a role he reprised in three additional films. Prior to his casting, several well-known figures were considered for the iconic role. Looking back, I’m incredibly grateful that the casting ultimately went as it did.

The director, known for the eagerly-awaited action movie sequel, has recently announced on social media that filming for the project has been completed, indicating that fans will soon see Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad actor Bob Odenkirk reprise his role as the enigmatic Hutch Mansell in next year’s release of Nobody 2. “Wrapped. See you at the movie theaters,” Tjahjanto posted, sharing photos from the set along with himself and Odenkirk. You can find the post here.

Initially, there was uncertainty if the new adaptation of Salem’s Lot, written by Stephen King, would ever be released. However, now it has been confirmed that the movie will be available for streaming soon. Originally slated for a 2022 release, Salem’s Lot was mysteriously absent from the schedule for some time. Eventually, it was set to premiere on October 3rd on Max. During this uncertain period, some people wondered if the movie would be worth watching. Even King himself grew frustrated with the delays. As the release date approaches, the film has finally received a rating on Rotten Tomatoes, although this isn’t the definitive indicator of quality for many viewers.

In contrast to numerous successful filmmakers who favor the streaming platform for movie releases today, Francis Ford Coppola is standing his ground and believes that nothing beats the cinema-going experience compared to streaming. Recently, Coppola brought back his self-financed, debatable masterpiece “Megalopolis” to the big screen. During its production, this film faced difficulty in finding a distributor due to Coppola investing an estimated $120 million of his personal funds into it. Although “Megalopolis” ultimately secured a theatrical release through Lionsgate, it seems that Coppola would have refused any of the numerous streaming services as an alternative.

One of the infamous horror films, “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre,” directed by Tobe Hooper, is coming back to cinemas this October as it marks its 50th anniversary since its initial release in 1974. This terrifying movie left an indelible mark on a generation of filmgoers with its story about a group of young adults who fall into the clutches of a family of cannibals, led by the notorious Leatherface, portrayed by the late Gunnar Hansen, who has since become a symbol of the dark and eerie in the realm of the bizarre.