mel gibson

Richard Donner On LETHAL WEAPON 5: ‘We’ll Make It’

Rumblings of Lethal Weapon 5 keep getting louder and louder. Director Richard Donner appeared on Star Trek podcast, Spocklight and dropped some info on the long-gestating fifth instalment of the action franchise. It looks like everything is set for [...]

December 10, 2017

Mel Gibson, Frank Grillo & Joe Carnahan Take Things To BOSS LEVEL

The mighty Mel Gibson (currently riding high after the Box Office success of Daddy’s Home 2) and Frank Grillo are in talks to star in writer-director Joe Carnahan‘s Boss Level. According to Deadline: ‘Every day, a retired special [...]

November 15, 2017

A New Christmas Favourite? New Festive Trailer For DADDY’S HOME 2

I get the feeling that Daddy’s Home 2 might become a festive favourite in the Movies In Focus household. If all goes well then it could be up there with Christmas Vacation, Scrooged, Die Hard, Lethal Weapon, It’s A Wonderful Life, Batman [...]

November 1, 2017

They’re Back & They’re Bad: Mel, Danny & Dick Developing LETHAL WEAPON 5

Readers of Movies In Focus will know that I have a deep appreciation for the Lethal Weapon franchise. There were rumblings about 5 years ago that a fifth film in the franchise could happen – but the Lethal Weapon TV series seemed to be the [...]

October 28, 2017

New Trailer For DADDY’S HOME 2 Gives Us More Mel Gibson

Movies In Focus doesn’t do comedy. That’s a rule – normally – but Daddy’s Home 2 has the secret weapon of Mel Gibson – and this new trailer for the comedy sequel plays-up his talents. Plus, I always enjoy a good [...]

September 6, 2017

DADDY’S HOME & Mel Is Back In Comedy Sequel Trailer

Movies In Focus didn’t see Will Ferrell/Mark Wahlberg comedy Daddy’s Home. But this trailer for Daddy’s Home 2 slapped me across the face and got my attention. Mel Gibson has joined the cast (along with John Lithgow) and he’s [...]

June 15, 2017

Roger Donaldson Interview Part Two: The Bounty, Conan, Bond, Cocktail & Working With Movie Stars

This second part of Movies In Focus‘ interview with director Roger Donaldson to talk about his documentary McLaren, looks at his impressive career behind the camera (read part one). We discuss such diverse films as The Bounty, No Way Out, [...]

May 31, 2017

Roger Donaldson Interview Part One: Embracing Documentary Filmmaking With McLAREN

Roger Donaldson is a secret directing weapon. You may not be overtly familiar with his name, but you’ve surely seen and enjoyed at least one of his films. He’s able to flit from one genre to the next, navigating his way around film [...]

May 25, 2017

Blu-ray Review: Mel Gibson’s HACKSAW RIDGE Is Beautiful And Brutal

Mel Gibson’s Hacksaw Ridge is a masterful piece of filmmaking. Gibson’s eye for action is second to none and he has created some of the most impressive battle sequences ever filmed for this WWII drama. The sheer scope of what’s on display is a [...]

May 1, 2017

Is Will Smith The GEMINI MAN?

Gemini Man is one of the most tantalising film projects never made. It’s about a past his prime hitman on the run from a cloned version of his younger self. The project has been kicking about Hollywood for the last 20 years, but it has now [...]

April 27, 2017

Oscars 2017: The Winners At The 89th Academy Awards – And That Big Mix-Up!

It’s highly likely the 89th Academy Awards wouldn’t have been particularly memorable it hadn’t been for the major mix-up with the climatic announcement for Best Picture. However, somehow the folks from PricewaterhouseCoopers [...]

February 27, 2017

Looks Like Matt Reeves Won’t Be Directing THE BATMAN – They Should Offer It To Mel Gibson

Okay Warner Bros, now it’s time to make the switch. You couldn’t reach a deal with Matt Reeves to direct The Batman – so offer it to Mel Gibson. He’s already digging into that DC world because you’ve asked him to [...]

February 18, 2017

Warner Bros Wants Mel Gibson To Direct SUICIDE SQUAD Sequel

It’s all cracking-off in the DC Comics Cinematic Universe. Ben Affleck dropped out of directing The Batman only to be replaced by Matt Reeves. Then there are rumours Affleck doesn’t want to wear the cowl anymore – and now comes the [...]

February 16, 2017

Mel Gibson Career Update: DRAGGED ACROSS CONCRETE & DADDY’S HOME 2

The Mel Gibson comeback is now an official thing. Hacksaw Ridge has nabbed 6 Oscar nominations and Gibson recently signed with a new agency (CAA). He has also lined-up two new acting projects. Dragged Across Concrete will see Gibson share the screen [...]

February 4, 2017