tom hanks is I'm tired of superhero movies.
“I think there was a time when we were watching great movies, both DC and MCU, to see better versions of ourselves, and I felt that way too,” Hanks told podcaster Josh Horowitz. .
The Old Forest knew what love was, but Hanks is a little lost on why audiences go to theaters these days.
“I think we've been down that path and spent probably 20, 15 years exploring that kind of thing, and I think we're at an evolutionary stage now where we're like, 'So, What’s the story?’ And what’s the theme? So what’s the point of this movie?”
That may be true, but he hasn't given us much of a plan B, has he?
Hanks' latest film, “Here,” reunites him with Forrest Gump's Jenny (Robin Wright) and director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Cast Away). Here was panned by critics and grossed just $4.8 million in its opening weekend.
The entire film, which follows a nuclear family over several decades, is set in the family's living room. It's like watching paint dry, but old Hanks and Wright are holding the brushes.
The Old Forest knew what love was, but Hanks is a little lost as to why audiences go to theaters these days…
“Captain” confusion
At what point will they stop filming Captain America: Brave New World?
The next MCU project is set to hit theaters in February, at least on paper. In the real world, movies have endured expensive reshoots to prepare for their cinematic close-ups.
The film was technically completed in the spring of 2023, but some horrible test screenings convinced Team Disney to bulk up the film. The first new video is The 22-day shoot took place earlier this year.. Filming reportedly added Giancarlo Esposito to the cast in an unnamed role and enhanced some action scenes.
More reshoots are currently underway. According to Esposito.
The MCU could use Hit after a series of misfires. No matter how many times it goes back to square one, there's no telling if Brave New World will be able to end its losing streak. In the new film, Falcon, played by Anthony Mackie, is seen stepping into the famous red, white and blue tights once worn by Chris Evans.
Evans' Cap might say, “We could do this all day…” about the ongoing reshoots.
junket has been junked
Hollywood is experiencing a “shrinkage.”
The industry is in serious economic difficulty. LA-based production is down. The box office revenue is 11% lower than last year. And the streaming boom has been a failure, at least from a financial perspective.
Semiannual Television Critics Association Winter 2025 Press Tour The latest victims. The event allows new and existing shows to promote their casts and storylines, as well as offer panel chats and other promotional benefits.
Not this time.
“As we all know, Hollywood is in deep downsizing. Several streamers, networks, and studios participated, but not enough for a full press tour,” said TCA President Jacqueline Cutler. Ta.
On the other hand, many Hollywood stars are imposing their own politics on the people, as if consumers have short memories. Will Ferrell comically threatened a fan Vote for Harris or else.
Is this the way to run a business?
Moore is less
Friends do a lot for friends. According to the film's director, Michael Moore, they help with transportation, take care of their dogs on vacation, and vote for their favorite candidates.
The far-left chief implored “non-voters” to get up from their couches on Election Day and vote for Kamala Harris. He apparently thinks we all call each other by our first names. Is he going to ask us to drive him to the airport next?
'Can I please, please?' That's really important to me,'' he said of the possibility of us voting for Harris. “Honestly, there's a huge part of me that believes we might actually be nearing the end.”
This column understands the comedic softballs being thrown at it, but refuses to take the bait.
