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David Leitch to Direct Big Screen ‘Kung Fu’ Adaptation for Universal

January 21, 2020 3:47 pm

“John Wick” co-director David Leitch is back. And he’s ready to kick ass. According to Deadline, the filmmaker will soon tackle a big screen adaptation of seminal television series “Kung Fu” for Universal (hom...

Director David Leitch Says There Are Discussions About ‘Atomic Blonde 2’ Going To A Streaming Service

Charles Barfield

August 6, 2019 3:13 pm

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Maybe it was the close proximity with the release of “John Wick” and its sequel or just the fact that director David Leitch was behind the camera, but the 2017 film “Atomic Blonde” suffered in the eyes of many ...

Charlize Theron Confirms Development Of ‘Atomic Blonde’ Sequel

Charles Barfield

April 12, 2018 10:51 am

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The hype surrounding Charlize Theron's “Atomic Blonde” was pretty big when it was released last year. The spy thriller/martial arts spectacle was supposed to bethe launch of a new franchise for the actress. Hel...

Diving Into The Most Overrated Films of 2017 [Podcast]

Ryan Oliver

December 23, 2017 3:15 pm

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Welcome to another edition of Over/Under Movies, the podcast in which we choose one overrated film and one underrated film — similar in tone, genre, style, or however we may see fit — and we discuss them. RE...

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The Worst Films Of 2017

Jessica Kiang and Oliver Lyttelton

December 19, 2017 12:33 pm

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Best of this; top 20 that; breakthrough the other. At some point in our ever-comprehensive year-end coverage, especially after a pretty great movie year like this one, we simply get sick and tired of scanning o...

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The Best Action Sequences Of 2017

Oliver Lyttelton and Jessica Kiang

December 18, 2017 1:54 pm

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Cinema is, quite literally, action, and while some of the snootier critics might look down on the action movie, there are few purer cinematic pleasures than looking at a great set-piece sequence, from “The Gene...

Female Fans Deserve Better Than ‘Atomic Blonde’

Lena Wilson

August 4, 2017 11:16 am

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This article contains spoilers for “Atomic Blonde.” “Atomic Blonde,” the Charlize Theron-led spy flick by “John Wick” director David Leitch, is currently lighting up the box office. Boasting a $18.3 million ...

‘Dunkirk’ Stays On Top, ‘Emoji Movie’ Overcomes Terrible Reviews & ‘Atomic Blonde’ Not Quite Nuclear [Box Office]

Kevin Jagernauth

July 30, 2017 12:32 pm

Box Office, News

It's Christopher Nolan's birthday, and the fussy director has a nice present waiting for him when he reads the box office news with his morning cup of tea. "Dunkirk" has taken the top spot at the box office ...

Charlie Theron Talks Failure Of ‘Aeon Flux,’ Franchise Plans Eyed For ‘Atomic Blonde’

Kevin Jagernauth

July 12, 2017 9:45 am

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Thirteen years ago, Charlize Theron took home an Oscar for her work in “Monster,” and two years later she was nominated again for “North Country.” Academy accolades haven’t landed for the actress since, but she...

Charlize Theron Takes Down James McAvoy In New ‘Atomic Blonde’ Clip

Kevin Jagernauth

July 5, 2017 4:13 pm

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In case you hadn't noticed, Universal is pushing "Atomic Blonde" like crazy. Following a well-received debut at SXSW, the studio has released a flurry of clips online — with yet another today — and has big scre...

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