Branden Pickrell, Author at Boom Howdy

David Lindelof’s ‘Watchmen’ Has Been Greenlit by HBO

Branden PickrellAugust 17, 2018

It may unsurprising (and also very exciting) news; but HBO has placed an order for a ‘Watchmen’ series based on David Lindelof’s pilot. The show is set to premier in 2019 and will not be a straight adaptation of the Hugo winning masterpiece. Instead ... Read More...

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‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 2 Finds It’s Spock

Branden PickrellAugust 15, 2018

The popular CBS All-Access show 'Star Trek: Discovery' will be getting a visit from a familiar face. Ethan Peck will be taking on the legendary role of the half vulcan Spock that Leonard Nimoy made famous over 50 years ago. Peck is certainly not a we... Read More...

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Melanie Laurent Joins Michael Bay’s New Netflix Movie

Branden PickrellAugust 15, 2018

Melanie Laurent, best known to audiences as Soshanna in 'Inglourious Basterds', has been added to the cast of '6 Underground'. The film will be the latest mega budget action film from Michael Bay and Skydance Media. The major difference with this new... Read More...

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Patrick Stewart to Play Captain Picard Again in New ‘Star Trek’ Series

Branden PickrellAugust 5, 2018

Huge news from the final frontier this weekend. The hopes and prayers of Star Trek fans the world over were answered and CBS finally figured out how to get $5.99 a month from me. It was announced at Las Vegas Trek convention that Sir Patrick Stewart ... Read More...

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Venom Definitely Says “Turd in the Wind” in the New Trailer

Branden PickrellAugust 1, 2018

The new trailer for the latest "In association with Marvel" movie has been released. Sony gave us a new look at what they hope to accomplish with this new Venom movie. The film will focus on Eddie Brock and as far as we can tell contain no direct ref... Read More...

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Cinemaland EP 74: Mission: Impossible – Fallout

Branden PickrellJuly 30, 2018

"Brought to You by Dianetics" Rachael, Isaac, and Branden are uniquely trained and highly motivated - podcast specialists without equal - immune to any counter-criticism. There is no nuance they cannot extract, no plot device they cannot breach, no ... Read More...

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Oscar Isaac Captures the Deadliest Nazi in New ‘Operation Finale’ Trailer

Branden PickrellJuly 27, 2018

Yesterday, MGM released the final trailer for ‘Operation Finale’. The film is based on the capture of Adolph Eichmann, who was Nazi officer placed in charge of the concentration camps during the holocaust. This story centers on Isaac and his Mossad t... Read More...

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Cinemaland EP 73: Leave No Trace

Branden PickrellJuly 27, 2018

"The Rabbit Pageant" This week we take a break from all the summer action blockbusters and retreat into the woods for our review of Leave No Trace, the new film Debra Granik. Also we talk big movies for what we've been watching this week. © Ble... Read More...

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Star Wars Episode IX Cast Announced Including Carrie Fisher

Branden PickrellJuly 27, 2018

Lucasfilm has announced that it will begin filming Episode IX on August 1, 2018 according to starwars.com. The production of the latest trilogy's final installment will begin in London’s famous Pinewood Studios. Almost all of the principle cast from ... Read More...

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Cinemaland EP 72: Sorry to Bother You

Branden PickrellJuly 25, 2018

"A Curlicue of Coke" We put on our best earrings and our whitest voices this week for our review of the new film from Anna Purna pictures and director Boots Riley, Sorry to Bother You. We've been really excited to talk about this movie and if you ju... Read More...

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