Tag Archives: Idris Elba

Pacific Rim review

July 15, 2013 flawintheiris

Directed by Guillermo del ToroWritten by del Toro and Travis BeachamI've enjoyed a lot of what Hollywood has served up for the summer of 2013 blockbuster season. Superhero pictures like Iron Man 3 and Man of Steel have delivered, for the most part, as did the sixth Fast & Furious. But what I'm always looking for… Read More

Who should play Lex Luthor in the Man of Steel sequel?

June 18, 2013 flawintheiris

If you've seen Man of Steel, you probably noticed the Lexcorp oil truck get demolished in the fight between Superman and General Zod. That's just a little reminder that Lex Luthor—billionaire, evil corporate presence and Superman's earthling nemesis—exists in this new cinematic edition of the DC Comics character. It's a very sure bet Lex will… Read More

Prometheus review

June 9, 2012 flawintheiris

Directed by Ridley ScottWritten by Jon Spaihts and Damon LindelofI didn't have much faith that this would work. Prequels long after the fact—and 33 years is pretty damn long—rarely do. Filmmakers change. The hunger that defined Scott's early work, tales of his perfectionism on set and the stylistic rigour so evident in his films, some… Read More