Cinema isn’t a science, but a number of political films are distinctly Newtonian: they contain equal and opposite forces, resulting in inertia. Adam McKay’s 2021 climate change satire Don’t Look Up blames the public’s disinterest in politics on its obsession with fame, all while flaunting a celebrity ensemble; this isn’t the gravest offense, but it … Read more
The Big Picture Monkey Man is a passion project for Dev Patel that sees him taking a new leap in his career. The film showcases intense action sequences that serve the character’s evolution effectively. While the action scenes excel visually and narratively, pacing issues and weak supporting characters hamper the film. This review was originally … Read more
Ever since Monkey Man’s first trailer debuted a few months ago, all eyes have been on Dev Patel’s directorial debut. That it’s coming to theaters at all feels like a stroke of luck, given that it was first meant for Netflix. But as it turns out, its entire existence was a saga in and of … Read more
The Big Picture Dev Patel stars in and directs Monkey Man , showcasing intense action scenes and a compelling storyline. Monkey Man almost didn’t make it to theaters due to Netflix’s initial disinterest, but was saved by Jordan Peele’s support. Inspired by the Hindu monkey god Hanuman, the film follows Patel’s character seeking revenge against … Read more
The Big Picture Dev Patel, the award-winning actor and director, is set to bring Indian masala action to Hollywood in Monkey Man , a film that pays tribute to the legend of Hanuman. Monkey Man , originally set for a Netflix release, will now have a theatrical release under Universal Pictures in 2024, backed by … Read more
Image: Dan Mora/DC Comics DC Comics sure likes releasing goofy alternate takes on the Justice League. Last year, they were mech pilots, and not long before that, they were anthropomorphic dinosaurs. Next up on the gimmick list? Why apes, of course! La Borinqueña’s Collab With DC Comics on Hurricane Relief | io9 Interview Earlier in … Read more
RIO DE JANEIRO — Dozens of young people kneeled under the scorching sun this week in Rio de Janeiro’s rural interior, planting a green corridor that will be a future safe passageway for an emblematic and endangered species, the golden lion tamarin. The 300 tree seedlings they planted this week — only inches tall at … Read more
CARATINGA, Brasil — The emerald-green cover shifts and rustles as a troop of willowy, golden-gray monkeys slides by way of a tropical ecosystem extra threatened than the Amazon. Karen Strier began finding out the largest monkey within the Americas 4 many years in the past, when there have been simply 50 of the animals left … Read more
Instantly following his starring flip in Season 2 of HBO’s smash-hit The White Lotus, Theo James is ready to staff with James Wan for a movie adaptation of The Monkey, based mostly on the quick story of the identical title by acclaimed horror writer Stephen King. Whereas particulars on the movie stay slim, a abstract … Read more