About Lisa Laman
Douglas Laman is a lover of all things cinema residing both on the autism spectrum and in Texas. In addition to working for Comic Book Resources, Douglas Laman is also a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic that has written for outlets like Looper, Collider, The Spool, Fangoria, FilmDaze, and ScarleTeen. Doug has also penned original scripts like The One and Only Rita Rebo and The Rainbow Door. Currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Film Studies at the University of Texas at Dallas, Douglas Laman is also a fan of musicals, karaoke, tasty food, the works of Carly Rae Jepsen, and pug, especially pugs.
Latest Articles
F9's Sung Kang Explains Why the Fast & Furious Franchise Has Endured So Long
Fast & Furious star Sung Kang explains his theories on why the blockbuster franchise endures in the pop culture zeitgeist.
Marvel's Eternals Explores the MCU Before Thanos - or Anyone - Was Born
Eternals director Chloé Zhao says the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film will explore a time before anyone -- even Thanos -- was born.
Shang-Chi Rises to Global Box Office Milestone
In its second weekend of release, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings sees a major worldwide box office achievement.
Venom: Let There Be Carnage Has a Surprisingly Short Runtime
The apparent runtime for Sony Pictures' Spider-Man-adjacent Venom: Let There Be Carnage is surprisingly short for a superhero film.
Shang-Chi Producer Explains How Marvel Assembled Its Post-Credits Cast
Producer Jonathan Schwartz divulges how the casting for the Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings post-credits scene came about.
Shang-Chi Pulls Impressive Box Office Numbers in Its Opening Weekend
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings kicks off its box office run with a bang thanks to a debut that shatters records for a Labor Day release.
Shang-Chi May Break the Labor Day Weekend Box Office Record
Days before its domestic debut, analysts project Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings could set a Labor Day weekend box office record.
REPORT: Venom 2 Delay Rumors Are False
A new report indicates Venom: Let There Be Carnage will not be delaying its theatrical release to January 2022.
The Addams Family 2 Is Getting a Simultaneous Theater and Rental Release
MGM tweaks its release plans for The Addams Family 2, the family movie now set to drop both in theaters and as a premium video-on-demand title.
A Marvel's Eternals Star Was Drawn to Their Character's Gender-Swap from the Comics
Eternals star Lauren Ridloff explains the differences between the comic book and film versions of her character Makkari are what drew her to the part.
Cruella Was Reportedly Heading for a Disney+ Exclusive Release
A new report reveals Disney once eyeballed giving Cruella a Disney+ exclusive release rather than its eventual hybrid release strategy.
Marvel Studios Boss Casts Doubt on Eternals' Theaters-Only Release
Marvel Studios President/Marvel Chief Creative Officer Kevin Feige implies there's a possibility that Eternals could forego a theatrical release.
James Gunn Would Never Do an R-Rated Guardians Film - Even If Marvel Allowed It
Though he went into R-rated territory for The Suicide Squad, James Gunn says he'd never do the same for Guardians of the Galaxy.
Ms. Marvel Star Opens Up About Playing the MCU's First Muslim Hero
Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani talks about the significance of the very existence of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first Muslim superhero.
Thor 4's Taika Waititi Shares an Update on His Star Wars Film
Thor: Love and Thunder filmmaker Taika Waititi offers an update on his Star Wars movie, which is still in the early stages of development.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3's Script Hasn't Changed Due to Marvel's Release Schedule
James Gunn reveals the script for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has not been altered despite the new release schedule for Phase 4 of the MCU.
REPORT: Henry Cavill's Superman Isn't Returning for The Flash - Or Any Other DC Film
A new report claims Henry Cavill's version of Superman will not be showing up in The Flash or any other upcoming projects from DC Films.
Marvel's What If...? Is the First MCU Animated Project, With More to Come
Producer Brad Winderbaum reveals Marvel's What If...? is only the first of several upcoming animated Marvel Cinematic Universe projects.
Red Notice: How Netflix Will Measure Reynolds, Gadot & Johnson Film's Success
Netflix reveals the model through which the company will determine whether or not blockbusters like the upcoming Red Notice are a success.
Exorcist Franchise Relaunching as a Trilogy at Blumhouse
Blumhouse announces a trilogy of sequels to iconic horror title The Exorcist is coming to theaters and Peacock from David Gordon Green.