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Film Review – ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ is Both an Action-Comedy in Its Own Right and a Parody of Itself

Young moviegoers today might have no idea that Nicolas Cage won an Oscar almost three decades ago for playing a suicidal alcoholic in Leaving Las Vegas. They may have seen some of his early action blockbusters like The Rock or Face/Off, but it’s likelier that they know him best from two more recent franchises: National…

‘A Quiet Place’ Spinoff Finds ‘Pig’ Director Michael Sarnoski

Despite its soft-pedaling title, a lot of noise is emanating from Hollywood these days over “A Quiet Place.” Industry insiders this week are reporting that Paramount is negotiating with “Pig” director Michael Sarnoski to write and direct the anticipated third installment to the series, described by Deadline as “not being a threequel but rather a…

Nicolas Cage Cast as Dracula in Universal Monster Movie Renfield

Nicolas Cage has has been cast as Dracula in Universal Pictures’ upcoming monster movie, Renfield. The Academy Award-winning actor will star alongside Nicholas Holt, who will be portraying the titular character, the vampire count’s infamous acolyte and henchman, in the film, Variety is reporting. Renfield will be directed by Chris McKay, who’s known for helming…

Film Review – ‘Pig’ Spotlights a Melancholic Nicolas Cage Sentimentally Grieving His Past

People often cope with grief in drastically different ways, depending on the unique somber situations they’ve experienced throughout their lives. The process of how people manage the despair that accompanies those circumstances is emotionally and powerfully highlighted in the new thriller, Pig. The melancholic drama marks the feature film writing and directorial debuts of Michael…