Shudder/IFC Midnight Film 'Watcher' Succeeds Despite Ultimately Conventional Proceedings
Watcher slipped under the radar a bit earlier this summer, and while it's definitely not the best horror film of the year, it ranks above the other recent indie horror releases like The Twin and Men. The streaming options for Watcher are not the most convenient yet, but since the film premiered in early June, more availability should be coming very soon. Here's what you need to know about Watcher.
Sundance Darling 'Cha Cha Real Smooth' Highlights Apple TV+'s New Movie List
Cha Cha Real Smooth went to streaming for the first time in June 2022, a few months after building hype following its memorable Sundance showing. This feature is from lesser-known indie star Cooper Raiff, who caught attentions at the film festival South By Southwest by writing, directing, and starring in his debut feature-length film, Shithouse (also known as Freshman Year). With Cha Cha Real Smooth, Raiff returns to those same positions again, and the reviews are positive once more. Here's what's going on with Raiff's sophomore feature.
Tisha Martin: Redemption and Re-invention
Fans of Tisha Campbell remember her first appearance at the age of six in an episode of the PBS show “The Big Blue Marble” back in 1974. A gifted child, she won numerous talent shows and made it to classic children’s programs such as Kids Are People Too, Unicorn Tales, and even Captain Kangaroo. She performed in the film adaptation of the musical Little Shop of Horrors at the age of 17, playing the character Chiffon, who is part of a “hip” Greek Chorus.The actress eventually moved to Hollywood (after graduating from the Arts High School in Newark) where she starred in the musical comedy-drama series, Rags to Riches. The show only lasted two seasons but she was able to make her portrayal of her character, Marva, memorable. She would continue with the musical-comedy direction and soon be cast as Jane Toussaint in the Spike Lee film School Daze.
'Wonder Man' to Hit the Screens Soon! Here's What We Know so Far
In a Hollywood Reporter exclusive report, they revealed that 'Wonder Man' is in the works for Marvel Cinematic Universe + Disney. The movie will be filmed in 2023, which means it could hit the silver screen by 2024- and fans are living it already. The film's director, Destin Daniel Cretton, has teamed up with Andrew Guest to produce a live-action series featuring the long-running Marvel character.Guest will head write the series, while Cretton exec produces and possibly even directs an episode or more. The two are working together through their overall deal with Marvel Studios signed late last year.'Wonder Man' is one of the first superheroes to emerge in American comics. He's also a founding member and beloved character at Marvel, appearing regularly ever since his debut appearance alongside 'The Avengers' in comic book number 9. Also known as Mr. Muscles and Hal Canutt, Simon Williams (Wonder Man's alter ego) gained his superhuman powers due to chemical and radiation treatments with 'ionic' energy by Baron Zemo. In 'Avengers: The Children's Crusade' comic book number 3, Captain America describes Wonder Man as having 'Sentry-level' strength that is beyond the likes of Thor or Steve Rogers, thanks to these potent cocktails administered during an early age when he had no natural defense against empowerment - something which would change everything for him.
Critics Weigh In: Diplo's 2020 Record Among The Worst Albums In Recent Years
Electronic producer Diplo is always one you can count on to latch onto whatever trend is going around. Sure enough, as soon as 'Old Town Road' become one of the most streamed songs of 2019, Diplo comes out with a country album in 2020. Here's what critics had to say about the remarkably bad Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley Chapter 1: Snake Oil.
SASAMI Questionably Follows Her Dream-Pop Debut With A Singer/Songwriter/Nu-Metal Fusion
Every now and then, an artist comes along that truly surprises their listeners. Kid Cudi did it with his confusing alt-rock lo-fi record Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven, Metallica did it with the downtuned ugly sound of St. Anger, and classic artists like David Bowie and Bob Dylan did it countless times. Now, seasoned musician Sasami Ashworth follows an unassuming indie rock debut with an interesting mix of influences. To name a few, she quotes her sophomore record Squeeze as being inspired by Fleetwood Mac, Sheryl Crow, and... System of a Down. Needless to say, the results were a bit shocking.
Vintage Rock Band Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard Mostly Capture Throwback Thrills On 2022 Debut
While there are many great debut album every year, some are in the category of 'interesting while still needing to hone their songwriting.' The new band Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard fits directly in this category, drawing from vintage influences of the '70s and the '70s-influenced indie rock bands from the '90s. Here's the lowdown on Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard's debut album, Backhand Deals.
'The Innocents' Is A 2022 Horror Rental You Will Not Regret
The Innocents, released for VOD and limited in theaters on May 13th, 2022, was one of only a few horror movies this year to break serious ground into great review territory. This Norwegian film currently holds a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, where critics considered it 'chilling' and 'powerful.' Here's everything you need to know about The Innocents.
Is 'Men' Worth Watching? Get Ready To Rent It On July 19th
It's looking like you can rent Men around July 19th, following the typical mode of about two months after the theatrical release. The provocative marketing of this film definitely got lots of people in the theater, regardless of its critical and audience divisiveness. So now the question remains: is this film really worth watching? Let's find out!
Destroyer's Dan Bejar Can't Shine Through With A Bland Personality on Their 2020 Release
Though Destroyer's 2020 album, Have We Met, received slightly better reviews than their newest album and features a charismatic portrait of Dan Bejar on its cover, this album was similarly not a major highlight in this artist's career. Though the music itself is far from bad, something is not quite right with the whole affair. Let's take a deeper look at why Destroyer's recent output just does not quite cut it.
Binker Golding & Moses Boyd's 2022 Collab Is The Only New Free Jazz Album You Need To Hear
New London jazz giants Binker Golding (tenor saxophone) and Moses Boyd (drums) have been around as a duo since 2014, but have been quiet for the last few years after quickly releasing three albums. Now, the group is back and more exciting and boundary-pushing than ever. Catch up now on the amazing free jazz exploits of Binker & Moses on their 2022 record Feeding the Machine.
Superchunk Turn In Another Straightforward, Enjoyable Pop-Punk Record 'Wild Loneliness'
North Carolina's Superchunk have been on a solid roll in the last decade since coming back strong with Majesty Shredding in 2010. Their singular indie brand of pop-punk has taken on different shades since then, and Wild Loneliness is another win for the group's nuanced songwriting. Both cohesive in sound and experimenting dynamically, the record proves that Superchunk will continue to be only themselves until their final day.
The Best Albums From 2022's Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees are an interesting bunch this year, all top-notch groups and artists overdue for entry. Since each are a bit older, if you haven't checked out these albums by these classic artists, there's no better time than right now. Or at the very least, you have until the November ceremony. Here are the best albums from the inductees in 2022.
Ronnie Coleman Net Worth : A Closer Look at The Bodybuilders Wealth and Career
A well-built body, chiseled muscles, and six-pack abs can not only give you lots of confidence but tons of money and opportunities as well. This is certainly the case with bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman who made millions with his humungous chest and muscles. We will now be taking a deeper look at Ronnie’s life and career.Multimillionaire bodybuilderEndorsed different rands and productsMr. Olympia winner for 8 consecutive yearsRonnie is one of the most successful bodybuilders out there. Just how rich is this muscular dude? What is Ronnie Coleman’s net worth? Let’s find out.