Branden Pickrell, Author at Boom Howdy

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Review: ‘Suspiria’ is an Enigmatic Extravaganza

Branden PickrellNovember 2, 2018

Some English playwright; who’s name escapes me; once wrote that “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players”. Luca Guadagnino’s 2018 update to Dario Argento’s revered classic ‘Suspiria’ doesn’t speak much to the male players of... Read More...

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Ava DuVernay is Making a Prince Doc for Netflix

Branden PickrellOctober 30, 2018

It’s been two years since the world, sadly, lost a musical legend far too soon. According to deadline though, next year we will see Prince’s life immortalized in a Documentary from Netflix. The director of the project is none other than the hugely ta... Read More...

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Pour One Out, FilmStruck is Shutting Down

Branden PickrellOctober 26, 2018

Sad new today for all of us who love Art house and classic Hollywood films. Warner Media's streaming service, FilmStruck, is ceasing operations on November 29, 2018. The move is apparently inspired by AT&T (The parent company of Warner Media) and... Read More...

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Disney Looking to Relaunch ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’

Branden PickrellOctober 25, 2018

Disney will not be satisfied until they have relaunched all their past cash cows. This list apparently includes film franchises started after the millennium because today it was reported the studio is looking to reboot 'Pirates of the Caribbean'. The... Read More...

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Robert Englund May Be Interested in One More Freddy Krueger Film

Branden PickrellOctober 23, 2018

Robert Englund may be 71 years old, but the actor is still working hard than most. He has been a fixture in lower budget horror films and voice acting for years. This month he will also reprise his most iconic role when he brings the Springwood Slash... Read More...

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‘Fast & Furious’ Producer Suing Universal Over ‘Hobbs & Shaw’

Branden PickrellOctober 17, 2018

Most days I come to this site write about the newest super hero movie. Sometimes I get to give my thoughts on a new Netflix or Disney Trailer. There are also the rare days like today. Days where I put my pants on, come to my laptop and put my legal (... Read More...

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Vera Farmiga & Patrick Wilson Return to Conjuring Universe in ‘Annabelle 3’

Branden PickrellOctober 17, 2018

In the past 5 years, James Wan and Warner Bros. have managed to turn a $20 Million horror film into a Cinematic Universe juggernaut. Now, it appears the story will officially come full circle. Vera Farmiga & Patrick Wilson of 'The Conjuring' will... Read More...

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Dracula Will be Resurrected on BBC & Netflix

Branden PickrellOctober 16, 2018

Dracula will be making his long awaited return to the popular conscious next year. Unless you're have a child. In that case, Dracula is still very much in your mind. This new Dracula story will not be a movie though, instead it will be airing on BBC ... Read More...

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Review: ‘First Man’ Shows Damien Chazelle Truly Can Do it All

Branden PickrellOctober 12, 2018

Damien Chazelle is still young in his directorial career, but his accomplishments are vast. He’s made three 3 great film that are all centered around music. Two of which are actual musicals. He’s written dialogue that’s led to two different Academy A... Read More...

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‘Knives Out’ Cast Keeps Getting Better and Better

Branden PickrellOctober 9, 2018

We've talked about Rian Johnson's new murder mystery, 'Knives Out' before. Although in the last few weeks it's gone from an intriguing whodunit starring Daniel Craig to what I can only assume will be one of the best films of 2019. First off, you'll h... Read More...

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