Michael Sheridan

Meet the women of the new TERMINATOR movie: (from left to right) Natalia Reyes as “Dani Ramos,” Mackenzie Davis as “Grace,” Linda Hamilton as “Sarah Connor”

Meet the women of new ‘Terminator’ movie

Paramount just released this photo from what’s known for now only as Terminator 6, or “Untitled Terminator Project”. The film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes, Gabriel Luna and Diego Boneta. It’s being directed by Tim Miller.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson hangs on for 'Skyscraper', a potential box office dud in a career of explosive success

Cracking Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s box office power

by Michael Sheridan

The Rock will not be broken by a Skyscraper. The beefy big screen star was back in theaters this past weekend with his Die Hard-esque action flick (check out our review here). And while it’s too soon to tell, it’s … Read more

Chadwick Boseman is T'Challa in 'Black Panther'

‘Black Panther’ enriches the Marvel cinematic universe with culture and commentary

by Michael Sheridan

The superhero genre is one that can easily run out of steam. And there have been many who claim it’s already jumped the shark or is well on its way to audience fatigue.

Then along comes Black Panther, which shows the genre still has some life left in it.

The assumption that all the superhero films to date have plumbed the depths of the concept is a bit of an oversimplification. There are still quite a few tales left that the genre can tell.

Betsey Brown and Jack Dunphy in a scene from 'Assholes'

‘Assholes’ will leave you wondering… ‘What the hell did I just watch?’

by Michael Sheridan

Assholes.

I mean, what the fuck?

This insanely bizarre comedy from writer/director Peter Vack is part arthouse piece, part John Waters-esque laugher, part “shock and awe”.

Its visuals pop with color and calm framing. The performances are grounded and natural. Things play out like some kind of Wes Anderson piece for the first 10 minutes or so.