Michael Frank, Author at The Playlist

‘Morbius’ Trailer: The SpiderVerse Universe Expands With A Vampiric Jared Leto

January 13, 2020 11:52 am

Though lacking critical acclaim, Tom Hardy’s take on the Marvel superhero, or supervillain, in “Venom” grew into a massive commercial success, riveting fans of comic books, of Hardy, and of gritty, action movie...

‘After Class’: Justin Long Amazes In This Tricky Tale Of Family Drama & Safe Spaces [Review]

Michael Frank

January 9, 2020 3:30 pm

News, Reviews

Justin Long always looks confused. His characters rarely understand or grasp the significance of their actions and the pending consequences. From playing a student creating in his own college in “Accepted” to p...

‘First Cow’ Trailer: Kelly Reichardt Continues Her Soulful Storytelling Mission With A24 In The Oregon Territory

Michael Frank

January 8, 2020 9:09 am

News, Trailers

Kelly Reichardt has been in our lives since 1994. Over 25 years later, Reichardt continues to make character studies, films that humanize specific people, and particular relationships. She gives us characters t...

‘The New Mutants’ Trailer: Fox’s Leftover Marvel Horror Is Finally Coming Of Age

Michael Frank

January 6, 2020 9:05 am

News, Trailers

When Fox announced “The New Mutants” more than three years ago, excitement grew. Director Josh Boone of “Stuck in Love” and “The Fault in Our Stars” would be teaming up with famous acting youngsters and TV star...

‘The Woman In The Window’ Trailer: Amy Adams Hides In A New Mystery Thriller

Michael Frank

December 19, 2019 9:08 am

News, Trailers

Amy Adams made the 2010s a decade of outstanding performances, with an emphasis on the films “Arrival” and “The Master,” and even “Sharp Objects” in the realm of television. She showed her ability to transform ...

‘In the Heights’ Trailer: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway Hit Gets The Hollywood Treatment

Michael Frank

December 12, 2019 9:29 am

News, Trailers

The career of Lin-Manuel Miranda deserves to be compared to a rocket, a spaceship, anything that has reached outer space, the moon, and beyond. In his short 39 years of life, Miranda has received three Tony Awa...

‘Antlers’ Trailer: Jesse Plemons & Keri Russell Are Up Against Something Evil In Scott Cooper’s New Thriller

Michael Frank

December 10, 2019 12:16 pm

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If you don’t know the name of Jesse Plemons (“The Irishman”, “Game Night”), you certainly have seen his face. Since 2014, Plemons has appeared in 20 films and television series, with another 3-5 appearances exp...

‘The Outsider’ Trailer: Ben Mendelsohn, Jason Bateman, Stephen King, & More HBO Horrors

Michael Frank

December 5, 2019 4:56 pm

News, Television, Trailers

There’s no denying it. With the release of “Doctor Sleep” and the continued success of “Mr. Mercedes,” author Stephen King continues to insinuate himself into today’s discussion of pop culture. His horror novel...

‘Just Mercy’ Trailer: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx & Brie Larson Plead For Clemency

Michael Frank

December 2, 2019 12:01 pm

News, Trailers

On the surface, there doesn’t seem to be anything new with Destin Daniel Cretton’s “Just Mercy.” It joins a long line of adaptations, particularly within the last decade. It deals with courtroom drama, and all ...

‘Trolls World Tour’ Trailer: A Sequel With A Logjam Of Musicians For A New Tribe Of Trolls

Michael Frank

November 14, 2019 12:01 pm

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Musicians and singers alike commonly cameo in films and television series. They provide a familiar face, a musical note, or needed comedy for some darker plots. In the past, we rarely would see huge musicians o...

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