Tag Archives: Alex Kurtzman

Last month, Electroshadow reported that Universal Pictures had plans to do a new “Van Helsing” movie, with Tom Cruise in the starring role. Today, Craveonline broke the news that it will be a complete reboot, leaving behind all traces of the awful Hugh Jackman-starring, Stephen Sommers-directed version in the mud (where it belongs). With anyContinue Reading

Sometimes, reboots are a good thing. Take 2004′s “Van Helsing” for example. Simply put, it was utter rubbish. So if ever there was a more deserving candidate for a new version, it would be this classic character from Universal’s long-standing stable of horror. And that’s exactly what the studio has in mind. To that end,Continue Reading

Previously, it was announced that Benicio del Toro (“Traffic”) had been cast as the main villain in the follow-up to director JJ Abrams’ “Star Trek” reboot. Today, Vulture reported that negotiations had fallen apart and del Toro has opted out, leaving the role wide open. Then hot off the (metaphorical) presses, Variety comes in withContinue Reading

Morgan Freeman is watchable in pretty much anything. Even when the material doesn’t serve his character any justice, his performance elevates it. He’s one of those men to whom you really listen when he speaks. Freeman is now set to weave magic of a more literal kind in a movie called “Now You See Me”.Continue Reading

I’m not a big fan of the writing duo Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. They’re behind some huge blockbusters that had interesting ideas but weren’t fully realised. Some of those creative decisions are the fault of the directors, but it’s obvious when the flaws begin at script stage. “Eagle Eye”, “Transformers” and “Star Trek” areContinue Reading

The “Star Trek” reboot by director JJ Abrams was a critical and commercial success. What I liked most about it was the great chemistry between the cast. Which was always the most appealing aspect of the original ‘Trek” series. Sure, there were some interesting, even profound ideas, but the best thing about the show was alwaysContinue Reading