Travis Hopson

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Film Critic at WETA-TV (Arlington, VA)

Movie and wrestling junkie toiling away at @pdcmovies, @WETAtvfm, @joblocom, @7NewsDC; illest member of @wafca @CriticsChoice @BlackReelAwards @rottentomatoes

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Articles

'Dune 3' Casts Nakoa-Wolf Momoa & Ida Brooke As Twin Kids Of Paul Atreides

1 week ago | punchdrunkcritics.com | Travis Hopson

When Dune 3 finally arrives, it’ll be boasting more than one Momoa in the cast. Not only is Jason Momoa expected to return as an artificial recreation of his Duncan Idaho character, but his son, newcomer Nakoa-Wolf Momoa will be in the cast, too. He’ll be joined by another new addition, Silo actress Ida Brooke. Momoa and Brooke will play Leto II and Ghanima, the twin children of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and Chani (Zendaya) in events set after author Frank Herbert’s original Dune novel.
'Clayface': Tom Rhys Harries Lands Lead Role In DC Studios' Horror Film

1 week ago | punchdrunkcritics.com | Travis Hopson

The DCU project Clayface remains something of a curiosity. It’s an odd choice to make a B-level Batman villain the centerpiece of the next big DC film following Superman and next year’s Supergirl, but that’s what they’re doing. And now we know who will be playing the shapeshifting baddie who smells like Play-Doh:Tom Rhys Harries. Who? Yeah, DC Studios went with a newer face to star in Clayface.
'The Diplomat' Season 3 Trailer: Keri Russell's Imperiled Ambassador Returns To Netflix This Fall

2 weeks ago | punchdrunkcritics.com | Travis Hopson

Kate Wyler fans, it’s time to rejoice! Netflix’s The Diplomat, I think the best show they’ve got right now, is coming back for season three this fall, and today a new trailer has been released teasing Keri Russell as the surliest, busiest, and most imperiled U.S. Ambassador to the UK in history.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Joins Brad Pitt In David Fincher's 'Cliff Booth' Film

2 weeks ago | punchdrunkcritics.com | Travis Hopson

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has already been part of some big franchises. The Matrix, Aquaman, Watchmen, Candyman, and he’s got Marvel’s Wonder Man series coming up. Now he’s adding another huge role, as Deadline reports he’s joining David Fincher’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood follow-up starring Brad Pitt. The film, reportedly titled The Adventures of Cliff Booth, has Pitt reprising his role as the Hollywood body double and stuntman as he becomes a fixer.
Review: 'Karate Kid: Legends'

1 month ago | punchdrunkcritics.com | Travis Hopson

I’m going to confess to being a pretty big fan of Karate Kid: Legends, although my gut tells me I’m going to be in the minority. This oddball franchise reboot unites a 40-year-old movie with a hugely successful reboot from 15 years ago (!!!), and does it with a, let’s be honest, cut-and-paste Karate Kid story that almost anybody could write if they put in minimal effort.
'Jack Of Spades': Josh O'Connor Joins New Film By Joel Coen

1 month ago | punchdrunkcritics.com | Travis Hopson

Josh O’Connor’s name has been getting mentioned a lot lately, and it’s because the English actor has a ton going on at the moment. Not only was he at Cannes with two movies, Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind, and The History of Sound alongside Paul Mescal, but he’s continued to add more upcoming projects. Deadline reports O’Connor will star in Jack of Spades, Joel Coen’s next film.
Dakota Johnson To Direct New Film Penned By 'Cha Cha Real Smooth' Co-Star Vanessa Burghardt

1 month ago | punchdrunkcritics.com | Travis Hopson

It’s about to be a reunion of Cooper Raif’s Cha Cha Real Smooth, only without Cooper Raif. At Cannes, Dakota Johnson announced her new project, a reunion with her co-star on that film, Vanessa Burghardt. Only this won’t be in front of the camera, as Johnson is set to make her feature directorial debut from a script Burghardt wrote.
'Alpha' Teaser: Julia Ducournau's Latest Body Horror Premiered At Cannes

1 month ago | punchdrunkcritics.com | Travis Hopson

Julia Ducournau won the Palme d’Or at Cannes with her last film, Titane, a body horror as equally visceral as her breakout, Raw. Last night, Ducournau was back and competing for the award again with her latest, Alpha, and NEON has dropped a new teaser for the film, and fans of the French filmmaker will not be disappointed. Alpha stars Tahar Rahim, Golshifteh Farahani, Mélissa Boros, Emma Mackey, Finnegan Oldfield and Louai El Amrousy.
'The Rage': Andrew Garfield In, Matthew McConaughey Out Of Paul Greengrass' Peasant Revolt Film

1 month ago | punchdrunkcritics.com | Travis Hopson

The last we heard of Paul Greengrass’ peasant revolt film, The Rage, it was to star Matthew McConaughey. But things have changed over the last couple of months, and now at Cannes we’re learning that he has dropped out, and Andrew Garfield could step in to replace him. Deadline reports Garfield is in talks to star in The Rage, with Focus Features eyeing domestic distribution on the historical drama, reportedly for a hefty $11M sum.
Box Office: 'Final Destination Bloodlines' Reaps $102M Globally

1 month ago | punchdrunkcritics.com | Travis Hopson

Final Destination Bloodlines (review)- $51MDeath came back stronger than ever. After fourteen years off, Final Destination Bloodlines revived the horror franchise with $51M domestic and $102M globally. Surprisingly, these movies have always fared better overseas than here at home, so seeing these equivalent numbers is a good sign. The film, the last to feature horror icon Tony Todd, was reviewed well by critics at 93% on RT, the best rating of the series by far. 2. Thunderbolts*– $16.5M/$155.4M3.