The DC Cinematic Universe has truly arrived thanks to the brand new trailer for Zack Snyder’s Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. Here are our five favorite moments as chosen by the SpicyPulp crew: 5. “Maybe it’s the Gotham in me.” Ben Affleck charms and entices as the mysterious and enigmatic Bruce Wayne who, while attending a […]
The fight is on in the epic new trailer for ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’
A brawl of mythic proportions is readying itself in the explosive new trailer for Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Fearing the actions of a god-like superhero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day saviour, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really […]
Five reasons to watch ‘Trumbo’
In a brilliant collaboration, superstar actor Bryan Cranston and director Jay Roach examine the turbulent life and career of Hollywood legend Dalton Trumbo. Here’s the synopsis: Set during the height of the Cold War, noted Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo (Cranston) finds his life and livelihood shattered when he is placed on the blacklist and barred from working in […]
Five reasons to watch ‘Creed’
“A great fighter once said it ain’t about how hard you hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward.” This statement made by rising contender Adonis ‘Hollywood’ Johnson (Michael B. Jordan) is the driving force behind director Ryan Coogler’s Creed, and will move audiences to cheer loudly as this young fighter makes […]
Five reasons to watch ‘5 to 7’
The notion of love and relationships is magnificently explored in director Victor Levin’s delightful romance film 5 to 7. Here’s the synopsis: When aspiring novelist Brian Bloome (Anton Yelchin) meets delicate beauty Arielle Pierpont (Bérénice Marlohe), he soon finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of emotions and love. But it all becomes complicated when Arielle […]
Review: ‘The Secret in Their Eyes’
Research has shown that we can recognise emotions in others simply by looking at expressions produced by the eyes. In the case of the characters in this film, all-consuming horror and fear are the winners. Akin to a Hitchcockian psychological thriller, The Secret in Their Eyes depicts the haunting story of a relentless detective chasing after the […]
Five reasons to watch ‘Spectre’
Sam Mendes wasn’t the man I expected to make my favourite Bond films of recent years, but with this latest entry to the iconic franchise his undeniable skill as a director has becomes increasingly clear. Here’s the synopsis for Spectre: In the aftermath of the attack on MI6, a cryptic message sets in motion events that will […]
Five Reasons To Watch ‘Crimson Peak’
Auteur filmmaker Guillermo del Toro crafts a beautiful tribute to the gothic romance genre with Crimson Peak – a film that will unnerve audiences for all the right reasons. Set in a crumbling mansion in a largely rural and mountainous region of northern England in the 19th century, young author Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska) discovers that her […]
James Bond Is All Action In Final ‘Spectre’ Trailer
Death stares James Bond (Daniel Craig) in the face in the brand new trailer for SPECTRE, but the debonair super spy is not ready to die yet. The final trailer shows off some very dynamic action sequences, as well as giving audiences the most detailed look at Bond’s sinister new adversary Franz Oberhauser (Christoph Waltz). In […]