Seeing as the format of the 4list has changed, morphed and evolved over the years, we thought a re-brand was in order.
We wanted to convey that this site was for (4) the FANS. for (4) COMICS, 4 (for) MOVIES, 4 TV, 4 GAMING, 4 FANDOM.
We wanted to keep the general 4 theme intact somehow, but make it more Fantastic since it IS fantastic.
Welcome to F4NTASTIC
Jurassic World Dominion begins four years following the events of Fallen Kingdom, which concluded with Jeff Goldblum’s Dr. Ian Malcolm announcing the beginning of "a new era" – a neo-Jurassic period. In this altered realm, creatures have escaped from their island confines and roamed the world, requiring humans and dinosaurs to find a way to live alongside each other.
Dominion features the reprisal of the characters from the original Park trilogy (Dr. Alan Grant played by Sam Neill, Dr. Ellie Sattler portrayed by Laura Dern, and Dr. Ian Malcolm as mentioned by Goldblum) alongside the new Jurassic World films (Bryce Dallas Howard and Chris Pratt). Regarding Goldblum's role as a "chaotician," he is now serving as the "in-house philosopher" for Biosyn, an ominously cheerful genetics firm whose recognizable founder (Campbell Scott) has become so absorbed in figuring out if bioengineered locusts could manipulate the global food supply that he failed to consider whether he ought to. Nostalgia prevails, disaster follows, dinosaurs rage, and our heroes unite to save the world.
The initial Jurassic Park and its follow-up, The Lost World, were both based on novels by Michael Crichton and helmed by Steven Spielberg, providing them with a form of inherent quality assurance. The later Jurassic World films frequently resemble theme-park attractions; they have dazzling visuals and excitement, but once it's over, you wonder, “is that it?”
Dominion spends an EXTENSIVE amount of time determining which story to share with us. One moment we’re in a 007 pursuit through bustling streets and markets; the next, Pratt is riding a dirt bike into a plane. Certain scenes outright provoke the question, “Is this a Star Wars Special edition?” “Will dinosaurs emerge wearing lipstick and wigs to perform in a cantina band?”. The entire storyline simply fails to convey any sense of realism or purpose. You start to think, "If the stars of this film didnt do anything, wouldn’t the story end the same?". Though "yes, dinosaurs currently exist alongside us," the film does not center on them in a larger context; they merely serve as background figures or "hurdles" the characters must overcome to address a new issue that no one on Earth appears to be concerned about, despite its potential to annihilate the planet.
On the plus side, Goldblum does what he does best; “Goldbluming” distracting our attention from the fact that his character is useless with his wordsmith abilities, his alien like mannerism and his overall addictive persona. I found questioning the new casts scenes, only wanting more from the returning actors. Were they even needed in this film? No, not at all. They literally have no use whatsoever other than nostalgia. I just wanted more of them to try and salvage this film. My nostalgia beckons for the 1st films magic which hasn’t return in a single film to date, and I’m hoping the original trio can fix that. But oh well..
Ultimately, it is the imagery that captivates in this case. Recently created dinosaurs featuring feathers, larger and more formidable creatures. Dinosaurs have never appeared this impressive in the franchise. This is a "visually stunning summer blockbuster." The lack of any coherent ideas in the story complicates things from the very beginning. This film COULD attract some attention in graphic design or special effects, as they are the most remarkable and innovative since the series began, but don't anticipate it winning any awards. Your kids will enjoy it, but Uncle Mike, who has been captivated by the original from 1993, might just throw a beer at the screen.
HBO is now providing a first look at The Last of Us.
At Thursday’s Summer Game Fest, creator and executive producer Neil Druckmann unveiled the initial photo showcasing Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey.
Druckmann also revealed that Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker, who are the voice actors for the Last of Us games, will join the show. They will portray other characters, of course, but it's really exciting that they will be involved in it. Currently, all we have is a single photo.
Just one… that's it, that's everything we receive. It will leave us anxiously anticipating further glimpses.
After months of skirting around specifics, much like M. Night Shyamalan, the final trailer for Jordan Peele's new film Nope uncovers the cause of everyone's fear.
The unexpected passing of their father Otis Sr. (Keith Haywood) is what first triggers the disarray in siblings Otis Jr. (Daniel Kaluuya) and Emerald Haywood (Keke Palmer), while they face the challenge of deciding what to do with the family's ranch. While both are prepared to take action, following their father's mysterious death, Otis Jr. can't help but sense that something in the clouds caused their father's murder.
Nope’s subtly hinted at the movie's theme through the posters, but never explicitly stated it. The new trailer reveals that they are currently experiencing an alien encounter. The UFO soaring through the clouds is murdering people and kidnapping animals to shower blood, reminiscent of the 2005 War of the Worlds remake. The trailer establishes the premise that the brother-sister pair aims to capitalize on the Alien Hijinks by recording it for the internet. They aim to obtain the best footage of a UFO that the world has ever seen. However, the aliens have different intentions and seem aware of the situation, playing games with the siblings.
Another intriguing detail (possibly lifted from the Weeping Angel lore of Doctor Who) is that they cannot “look” at the aliens or they face the danger of being taken. Maybe Peele is suggesting that the scarcity of credible UFO evidence results from the aliens’ power to abduct anyone who gazes at them, leading to the absence of any recordings. Hhhmmm. Regardless, Jordan Peele undoubtedly has some clever plot twists in store.
Nope premieres on July 22nd.
The Black Adam trailer is finally here!
The initial Black Adam teaser was released last October during DC FanDome 2021. It included additional artwork and narration from the Rock. It presented the premise and background of Black Adam but didn’t reveal much. (see sidebar) We’ve been anticipating actual footage ever since, and it’s finally available.
We’re confident that additional trailers will emerge since we are still just over four months away from the release, but this will suffice for the time being.
In addition to Dwayne Johnson, Black Adam will feature Hawkman (Aldis Hodge), Doctor Fate (Pierce Brosnan), Atom Smasher (Noah Centineo), and Cyclone (Quintessa Swindell). The movie is helmed by Jaume Collet-Serra, who collaborated with Johnson on Jungle Cruise, and penned by Rory Haines, Sohrab Noshirvani, and Adam Sztykiel.
Black Adam is set to be released in theaters on October 21, 2022. From the appearance of things, and being familiar with every movie the Rock stars in…it's bound to be a lot of fun.
