Superman is the mightiest hero in all comics. Next to Batman and Spider-Man, he's also among the most iconic. This DC do-gooder hails from the planet Krypton, giving him godlike powers here on Earth. Despite this, he strives to fight for truth, justice, and the American way. Such an altruistic…
Thor: Love and Thunder is one of the MCU's shortest films up to date, however, Taika Waititi and Chris Hemsworth recently confirmed the existence of a discarded 4-hour-long cut of the movie that took jokes to next level, though it wasn’t particularly good according to both men. While it’s possible…
Stranger Things star Maya Hawke shared her unfiltered thoughts about the recent United States Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood. The actress held nothing back as she referred to her own family's history with abortion. The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe…
Star Wars have always been a popular series, but in recent years, it would seem the series' fan base cannot get enough of the sci-fi world. From the movie trilogies to The Mandalorian, there is always something new and captivating to explore. RELATED: Little Details You Missed in LEGO Star…
The following contains spoilers for Season 4 of Stranger Things.There has been a recent revival in nostalgia media, where a movie, TV show, or video game will be heavily influenced by the aesthetics of a past decade (usually somewhere in the 70s, 80s, or 90s) and use that as a…
Chris Hemsworth is ready to star in his fourth Thor film with Thor: Love and Thunder, which is ready to hit theatres in less than two weeks. Despite rumors of the upcoming film being his last outing as the God of Thunder, it appears the Marvel star is not ready…
With Thor: Love and Thunder hitting theaters very soon and Chris Hemsworth's Thor being active in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for ten years now, Marvel Studios is celebrating the beloved comic characters' legacy. Thor: Love and Thunder marks Hemsworth's fourth solo outing as the God of Thunder, a role he…
People are not happy with Warner Bros. and how it has been handling its stars, Amber Heard and Ezra Miller. The two actors, who are set to appear in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and The Flash, respectively, have both been embroiled in controversies centered on physical abuse, lies, and…
Howard Stern may have accidentally leaked his involvement in a Doctor Doom project with Marvel Studios. The potential slip occurred when he named-dropped the Fantastic Four villain during what appears to be a hot-mic moment. Few fans need to be reminded that Doctor Doom is the notorious arch-enemy of the…
Because Chris Pratt has openly expressed his religious beliefs in the past, he's received plenty of backlash for doing so. Now, as Thor: Love and Thunder nears its release date, Pratt himself finally decided to open up about his religious views and religion himself. A lot has gone right for…
The highly anticipated sequel Ghostbusters Sequel will be released in theaters on Wednesday December 20th, 2023. This will be the latest entry in the popular and beloved Ghostbusters franchise, which began with the first film which was released theaters in 1984. The sequel, Ghostbusters II, was released in 1990. There…
Superheroes are everywhere these days, from comic book pages to the big and small screen and well beyond. While there are a few default models that superhero creators can choose from, the occasional unique power set raises plenty of new questions and interesting possibilities. Season 3 of Steve Blackman and…
Even when evil seems to win, it's like a dog that caught the car. Now, what happens? A villain like Emporer Palpatine from Star Wars gets to the top, but then what do they do? After how many decades of planning, it's not impressive that the Senator otherwise known as…
Lachlan Watson has been cast as Glen/Glenda in season 2 of the hit SyFy series Chucky. Chucky and Tiffany Valentine (Jennifer Tilly) become parents in the Child's Play sequel Bride of Chucky and Glen/Glenda has become a beloved and important part of the horror franchise. The first season was a…
Whether it's blood, guts, nudity, violence, or irreverence, The Boys doesn't let up and serves them all through a buffet. Each new season of the Amazon series just keeps upping the shock value. And just when viewers thought they were desensitized, out came the "Herogasm" episode. It's only going to…
HBO Max has released the first teaser trailer for season 3 of Harley Quinn. The new trailer features lots of cameos from DC characters including, Amanda Waller, The Court of Owls, and The Suicide Squad director James Gunn. The new trailer for Harley Quinn begins with Harley (Kaley Cuoco) celebrating…
As the Hargreeves land back in 2019, The Umbrella Academy siblings are left to regroup but find themselves disconnected by their different opinions on how best to handle the situation with the Sparrows. The characters almost immediately pair off into more manageable partnerships, providing some interesting and unforeseen relationship dynamics…
Doctor Who is one of the most popular sci-fi shows of all time and is constantly evolving. Some things have stayed the same over the years, but one thing that always changes is the Doctor's companions. The Time Lord can carry on whizzing through time and space for thousands of…
Now four episodes into its first (only?) season, Ms. Marvel has established a pattern. For better or worse, the popular Disney Plus show is better when it focuses on everything but a young girl who has superpowers. Instead, when the series focuses on a young girl who is learning more…
"Health" means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. It is a word that by definition may seem simple, but in execution is anything but that. People have varying emotional and physically needs, and change relentlessly throughout their lives due to general maturity and situational changes.…
Prime Video's upcoming thriller The Terminal List is based on the bestselling novel by Jack Carr and stars Chris Pratt, who also serves as an executive producer alongside his producing partner Jon Schumacher, Carr, director Antoine Fuqua, writer Daniel Shattuck, and showrunner David DiGillio. The action-packed series follows Navy SEAL…
When the master of monsters Guillermo Del Toro announced he was working on an anthology series for Netflix, horror fans rejoiced. With not much information released upon announcement, but Del Toro's history in horror and his love for the genre are well known, expectations are high for the project. During…
New cast members have been announced for the upcoming Fallout TV series. Kyle MacLachlan, Xelia Mendes-Jones, and Aaron Moten are the latest additions to Amazon’s new show based on the popular video game franchise. The Fallout TV series, based on the legendary post-apocalyptic role-playing games by Bethesda Softworks, was first…
“You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” The gloomy forecast of The Dark Knight has always resonated far beyond the superhero genre—because it reflects a genuine truth of lofty ambition. The recently-released fourth season of Stranger Things, in fact, has several characters…
From the first season, Stranger Things has reminded viewers of all the things they loved about the 80s, bringing many of the trends of the time back. Now, as the series is coming to a close, the 80s nostalgia is stronger than ever. From going shopping and running into 80s…
Kate Bush's 1985 ballad "Running Up That Hill" has made the charts once again thanks to its use in the Netflix series Stranger Things. In season 4, episode 4 of the series — titled "Dear Billy" — the song saves Sadie Sink's character Max in a face-off with the show's…
MGM and Amazon Prime Video have released the first official trailer for Ron Howard's upcoming film Thirteen Lives. The headline-stealing film will hit the streamer in August and will center around a perilous rescue mission. In 2018, members of a junior football team found themselves trapped in a flooding Thailand…
Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer have plans to correct a mistake they consider too sad to leave in the Netflix series. The series rose to immense popularity following its 2016 debut, raising a massive fanbase in the process. The devotedness of its fans has forced the Duffers to…
Russell Crowe has been signed to star in The Pope's Exorcist, a new horror film about a Vatican exorcist from the director of 2018’s Overlord, Julius Avery. The Pope's Exorcist, produced by Screen Gems, will adapt the true story of Father Gabriele Amorth, the officially appointed Chief Exorcist for the…
The Black Phone is a relatively easy concept to grasp. The film is a period piece, taking place in Denver in 1978. Kids have started disappearing and the media, along with the police, have coined this villain as The Grabber. He claims five victims before grabbing his sixth who is…
Comic book superheroes can be a little bit formulaic at times, often falling back on similar tropes and common narrative shorthand. One of the most common aspects of superhero storytelling is the double-life narrative, requiring a hero to maintain a mild-mannered secret identity, but this storytelling trope has been absent…
Documentaries are slowly coming back into fashion, as streaming platforms like HBO Max place these films into the spotlight, which is a relief since there's so much to be told. Especially in times like this when it's more important than ever to see other people's viewpoints and gain insight into…
HBO has revealed the official plot synopsis and title card for the fourth season of True Detective. The next season of the award-winning anthology series will be titled True Detective: Night Country and is set to star actress Jodie Foster and professional boxer Kali Reis. Issa López (Tigers Are Not…
It's a great time to be a slasher movie fan. It's an even better time to love the Scream and Halloween franchises as there are new films being released in 2022 and 2023. Both franchises have great foundations and it seems like an endless amount of movies can be made.…
Die Hard is one of the most well-regarded action films in history. It captured the hearts of fans, critics, and many people who weren’t even alive when it was released. It has proved year after year to have an enduring appeal, like very few films achieve. Related: Wholesome 80s Movies…
Before the CW came into existence, there was the WB, which came from a partnership between Time Warner and the Tribune Company. Among the programming the channel hosted was its Saturday morning cartoon block. RELATED: Great 2000s Cartoons That Have Been Forgotten While most networks targeted younger demographics, much of…
There is an art to writing a murder mystery, and despite there being so many different sources from which to draw inspiration, it isn't always done well. Luckily for fans of the genre, the second season of Only Murders in the Building is there to deliver not just a fascinating…
As The Flash star Ezra Miller's string of very public bad behavior continues to unfold, Warner Bros. is rumored to be making some major changes. Allegedly, a series that would have featured Miller's Scarlet Speedster has been axed due to the actor's antics. DC Universe fans have been calling for…
To say that fans are excited for the final two episodes of season 4 of Netflix's hit Stranger Things would definitely be an understatement. Thankfully, the wait is finally almost over as episodes 8 and 9 will be released on Netflix on Friday July 1st 2022. The fan and critical…
In these days of streaming services, fans are learning who owns what copyrights to track down their favorite shows. The Star Trek franchise changed hands a few times in the past generation or two but is now more or less home in the hands of Paramount, and the brand has…
Sony has released a trailer for their horror movie The Invitation which will be released in the summer of 2022. Vampires are a popular subject for the genre, whether campy like Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1992), more serious like Interview with the Vampire (1994), or funny like Dark Shadows (2012).…
Blumhouse Productions has released a new motion logo and it has some fun Easter Eggs for fans of the horror releases that the company has put out. Fans are familiar with Blumhouse's previous motion logo which appears before every film. There is the name of the company, then a floating…
It’s been a good time to be a One Piece fan this month — the long-running manga masterpiece has recently concluded the final battle of the Wano arc, the single longest storyline in the series so far at over 140 chapters. So naturally, the question on every fan's lips is…
The Sanderson sisters are back to prove that some legends never die. Disney Plus has released a trailer for the Hocus Pocus sequel that is set to release later this year. The film will feature Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy reprising their roles as the Sanderson sisters.…
Season four of Stranger Things has already been a wild ride, and it's still not done. With Volume 2 on the way, what can fans expect from this season finale? It seems as though Netflix doesn't want anyone to know. With only a few mysterious teaser trailers, it looks as…
As The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes continues to roll its way to production from Lionsgate, the film is adding even more members to what is becoming quite the star-studded cast. The latest addition, joining Hunter Schafer and others is none other than Jason Schwartzman. The Ballad of Songbirds and…
The extremely graphic and controversial comic series, The Boys, recently got a live-action adaptation over at Amazon Prime. In The Boys, many fans have been dreading the appearance of the infamous Herogasm event, a location for superheroes all over to engage in debauchery. RELATED: The Boys: Most Honorable Characters, Ranked…
A trailer dropped for the new thriller The Most Dangerous Game. It is a remake of the classic film of the same name from 1932. The Most Dangerous Game was first announced last November and will be co-produced by prominent home video label Mill Creek Entertainment. The company is known…
The Obi-Wan Kenobi series has concluded its run on Disney Plus, and Star Wars fans are raving over the well-crafted and brilliantly portrayed revisitation of the prequel trilogies. The six-episode miniseries dives into the aftermath of Star Wars: Return of the Sith, taking place a decade later with the twins…
A movie protagonist equals a hero. And while that's usually the case that the main character is also a good person, sometimes movies focus on people who aren't very likable or downright despicable. That can be because of their actions or just the way they treat others, often a combination…
Scooby-Doo sure spends a lot of time running away. Despite dealing with spooky specters and masked menaces on a regular basis, the folks in Mystery, Inc. and their flighty dog frequently flee from their fearful foes. Granted, fans don't mind much, as the resulting chases are equal parts thrilling and…
The Star Wars frenzy is still going strong in 2022, now that big-hitters like The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and The Book of Boba Fett have seen such success on Disney Plus. These shows have been reigniting interest in the franchise for long-time fans, while drawing in a boatload of new…
Characters in anime have some truly unique looks that simply aren't replicated anywhere else. Flamboyant hairdos and eye-popping outfits have become a staple of anime and manga, barring a few notable exceptions. That being said, there are times when mangaka really go overboard when it comes to designing certain outfits,…
Regardless of the genre, every movie needs someone or something the protagonist will face and will have to deal with. Villains can either make or break a movie, depending on how convincing, intelligent, or charismatic they are. Ideally, the audience should cheer on the protagonist and wish for him to…
Fandoms have an inescapable urge to rank every aspect of their favorite media property and often have a funny way of coalescing with a singular popular opinion. Decisively ranking something good or bad rarely interrogates the infinite complexities within a piece of art, possibly leaving quality material behind in the…
Emma Watson is under attack by netizens after the release of an uncorroborated report alleging that she made an inconsiderate remark against Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling. Tensions between Watson and Harry Potter author Rowling have allegedly been building ever since Rowling came out with a series of controversial anti-trans…
Even if the show has only six episodes remaining, it appears Better Call Saul will be introducing a new character before it concludes. It's been announced that famous comic actor Carol Burnett has been cast as a new character in the show, although details remain unclear regarding how the character…
Ethan Hawke's bloodthirsty villain in The Black Phone is officially one of the few characters he has portrayed thus far in his career whose actions and morality he simply cannot defend. The Black Phone is inspired by a popular 2004 short story of the same name that was written by…
Ms. Marvel may have a hard time winning over viewers, but according to critics, Kamala Khan's origin story now stands head and shoulders above not only every other MCU series released so far: it’s officially become the best-reviewed show on Disney Plus. Having premiered three weeks ago, Ms. Marvel has…
From the beginning, fans have loved the nostalgic effect of the 80s setting in Stranger Things. Of course, part of what made the 80s so unique, loud, theatrical, and utterly entertaining, was its music. In the past few years, several shows and movies, like Ryan Murphy’s AHS 1984, have incorporated…
Many female public figures have been speaking out against the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and a recent video released on social media depicts Full House star Jodie Sweetin being assaulted by the Los Angeles Police Department while fighting for her rights. The recent Supreme Court…
Sony’s Spider-Man Universe is getting bigger, with Emma Roberts becoming the latest addition to the cast of Madame Web, the upcoming film based on the popular comic book character of the same name. Roberts, known for her work in multiple movies and TV shows like American Horror Story, joins a…
With Baz Luhrmann's Elvis making its debut this past weekend, the biopic has now tied for first place with Top Gun: Maverick in box office sales. During this rare tie, Sunday studio estimates had Luhrmann’s latest film and Top Gun: Maverick each earning $30.5 million. However, final weekend results counted…
This review contains spoilers for season 6 of Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom’s most recent episodes place a lot of emphasis on amplifying the twists each one contains. Both “Pressure and Time” and “Inside Man” work to establish a future conflict between each of the Cody boys, and those outside the…
Undoubtedly, both die-hard and casual fans of the Lord of the Rings franchise agree that the movie trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, is among the best movie series of all time. It won numerous prestigious awards, including 17 Oscars, some of which were Best Picture, Best Visual Effects, and Best…
Among the enormous cast of the MCU, some characters are positioned as central figures, others play key supporting roles, and others disappear into the scenery. However, the occasional hero makes their way from the sidelines or the comic relief cast into the upper echelon through sheer force of personality, even…
After three years, Marvel Studios is returning to San Diego Comic-Con for another day of entertainment, news, and fan gatherings. The news was confirmed by Kevin Feige himself, along with the promise of information regarding the MCU's future. The return of Comic-Con brought the announcement that Marvel Studios will be…
The ghosts and supernatural cosmic entities of the Ghostbusters universe are a colorful bunch, coming in all kinds of grotesque shapes and sizes. From traditional see-through apparitions to all-out monsters, the menagerie of ghastlies certainly add a great deal of spectacle to the movies. Related:Ghosts We Hope Are Playable In…
Chris Pratt finally gets to play the character he's been dying to play his entire career. As soon as the actor shook off his Parks & Recreation reputation—in which Pratt had his breakthrough role as the goofy and lovable Andy Dwyer—he grew increasingly conservative. He has sparked controversy by attending…
Survivor is the prototypical reality show, the first taste that audiences got of the action, drama, and heartbreak that was possible merely by putting ordinary people in an extraordinary situation and turning the cameras on. The rules of the game have changed a great deal over the years, but its…
Claudio Castagnoli is officially All Elite after making his debut at the AEW X NJPW: Forbidden Door pay-per-view on Sunday as Bryan Danielson's hand-picked opponent for Zack Sabre Jr. In his debut, Castagnoli became the newest member of the Blackpool Combat Club and will compete this Wednesday as a member…
The new Kenobi series on Disney+ has unfortunately been receiving mixed reactions from both fans and critics alike. Many praised the show for its use of Ewan McGregor, while others derided it as being a sloppily written. In a much similar vein, The Book of Boba Fett also received the…
Comparing Star Wars to Star Trek is like comparing apples and oranges. Apart from having Star in the title, they are very different types of worlds and stories. One is a techno-fantasy with space wizards taking place “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away” while the other…
The Hargreeves are a group of talented individuals who were all born in the 12th hour of October 1st, 1989, possessing miraculous abilities. Sir Reginald Hargreeves made it his mission to track several of these children down and turn them into his personal superhero team of vigilantes called The Umbrella…
It's been a long time since fans have been treated to a new Westworld episode and it appears that part of the beginning of this fourth season takes advantage of that. To some degree, the writers of the show realize that most of the audience might have a hard time…
As uncertain as things are lately with tons of hate and toxicity flying around, it helps to have a happy place to come back to. For many, that happy place is the endlessly cheerful yet oddly grounded animated series known as Bob's Burgers. Now, with a full-on movie headed to…
It's always interesting to see how much a movie has made at the box office and compare it to its budget. Of course, studios and filmmakers are hoping for high returns, but sometimes, a film will make only a few million dollars (or even less in some cases, with Amityville:…
Paramount's Top Gun: Maverick has been an addictive topic of conversation since its May release and continues to climb past milestones as the momentum behind the high-speed narrative propels to greater heights. The Tom Cruise-led film has officially become the first film of 2022 to slingshot past $1 billion worldwide…
With the highly anticipated release of season three of The Umbrella Academy now available on Netflix, a multitude of fans have flocked back to the fantastic series. Such a mass of hype has brought back memories of some rather interesting lines that this damaged bunch has come up with over…
HBO Max is one of the best services out there because of how much premium content is available. The parent companies housed within the app are numerous. One of the coolest inclusions is Cartoon Network. Along with that work is Adult Swim, their nightly adult block of entertainment. Related: Nostalgic…
This article contains spoilers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has typically been praised more for its imaginative visuals and lead performances than its script, but that doesn’t mean the film’s script is weak on all fronts. In fact, it features arguably…
Streaming data collector Samba TV recently announced that Ms. Marvel has received the lowest viewership of any MCU Disney+ series to date. According to their stats, in the first five days of its release, it was viewed by 775,000 households (which is apparently a small number in the TV viewership…
The femme fatale trope has been widely used in cinema. The term describes female characters who act mysterious and seductive as a ploy to kill, hypnotize, or trap their victims. While they are most popular in action films, the trope has also made its way to film noir, science fiction,…
The latest season of Stranger Things has been a roller coaster ride for the characters and fans alike. With each episode clocking in a runtime of over an hour, there was so much content for fans to process. One of the scenes that stood out in Vol. 1, though, was…
There are some horror movie main characters who have truly stood the test of time. These are often final girls, from Sidney Prescott to Laurie Strode to Nancy Thompson, characters who have struggled, fought evil, and come out on the other side. There are also the villains who fans never…
Wonder Woman is one of the most iconic and popular superheroes, not just in DC but overall. Despite that, it took her a long time before she got her first solo movie. This happened only in 2017, and it further cemented Wonder Woman's importance as a hero. RELATED: Most Terrifying…
These days, if there's one franchise that fans can comfortably assume always has at least several new entries in the pipeline, it's Star Wars. But while some might assume a constant stream of new content might begin to grind away the creative edges into a uniform mass of goo, it…
Hideo Kojima is known the world over to be one of the most iconic names in the gaming industry, working on a number of properties over the years, whether it be from Metal Gear Solid to his own original IPs. He and his company Kojima Productions have been busy working…
Modern blockbuster storytelling has an unfortunate habit of retelling stories, borrowing ideas, and feeling stuck in well-worn patterns. Science fiction, with its focus on imagining theoretical realities in the distant future or the depths of space, can suffer from this creative overlap that weighs heavily on every medium today. The…
Through the various streaming services available nowadays, most people should have no trouble finding a few horror films to watch this Halloween. HBO Max is currently available in the United States, certain places in Latin America and the Caribbean, and a select few European countries. HBO also plans to extend…
With season 3 of The Orville well underway, fans have quickly picked up how different everything feels now while still keeping that vibe the show is known for. After 2 seasons of seemingly trying to find its niche, the sci-fi homage series may have finally settled into its own identity.…
People really enjoy boiling complex topics down to simple boxes that can be checked, regardless of how inane and ineffective that system will almost always be. A concept like gender representation in genre fiction does not easily map onto a yes or no question, but that won't stop people on…
With Jean-Luc Picard and his crew in a race against time to save the future in the Star Trek: Picard Season 2 finale, fans can see the former Starfleet Admiral and Enterprise Captain still faced with new epiphanies and realizations that will shake not just his core but also the…
With the advent of Prey or Predator 5, it looks like the Predator franchise is set on finally redeeming itself in the horror genre. The premise of Native Americans going up against a literal alien in their own ancestral domain (on top of European colonizers) is quite a novel and…
Ana de Armas is one of the most talented young actresses of this day. Born in 1988 in Cuba, Armas filmed her first movie when she was just sixteen. She moved to Los Angeles in 2014 and kept building her acting career. She became more prominent in the second half…
There are two types of horror movie characters: the good (final girls and their friends/family/peers/love interests) and the killers/villains. Most of the time, the main characters are likable enough, depending on how silly or smart they are throughout the story. But sometimes, there are minor and main characters who are…
With the upcoming release of Taika Waititi's Thor: Love and Thunder, the reveal of Natalie Portman's Jane Foster returning to the MCU as Mighty Thor has shocked Marvel's audience, but it's also caused some big questions to arise. Thor: Love and Thunder director Waititi has responded to some of the…
The 90s was a decade filled with action blockbusters and huge action stars. Hollywood budget increases only meant that action movies got bigger, louder, and more spectacular with explosive set pieces and larger-than-life plots to accompany them. There was no shortage of thrilling cinematic offerings, but which ones have survived…
The Russo brothers, best known for directing Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, weigh in on the growing concern of studios devaluing many of their big-name stars, and the duo cited the incident involving Disney and Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson. Last July, Johansson filed a lawsuit against Disney over…
The Boys paints a topsy-turvy world where the most honorable superheroes are bad and the people who want them dead are the good guys. It's a classic case of David versus Goliath, but with a more contemporary spin. Consequently, The Boys has introduced some of television's most diabolical villains. Some…
After a 36-year hiatus and as the highly anticipated Top Gun: Maverick has recently made its theatrical debut, Val Kilmer reflects on his experience filming the original Top Gun. Kilmer's rise to fame began in the '80s when he starred in a series of breakout films that quickly made him…
James “Jim” Gordon is no stranger to crime and justice in the DC Universe. As one of Batman’s most trusted allies, Gordon has proved himself time after time as a loyal friend and helper to the Caped Crusader, and the ever-growing roster of Gotham City heroes. RELATED: Batman: Times Riddler…
There are a lot of harrowing scenes within the Lord of the Rings films, that deal with betrayal and loss, hopelessness and fragility, and the bonds between family, for better or for worse. But arguably some of the most difficult scenes to watch are the scenes involving Denethor and Faramir.…
Every year, the anime of the spring season is filled with interesting shows that spice up the anime world differently. Some titles are slice-of-life oriented, others fantasy-based with an Isekai undertone, and some occasionally dive into the world of sports, all allowing fans to choose from an interesting array of…
Ms. Marvel has finally been released on Disney Plus and the formation of the Young Avengers is coming closer to reality than ever before. Star Iman Vellani discussed a little about playing Kamala Khan while speaking with Jimmy Fallon. Ms. Marvel follows Kamala Khan, who becomes the titular hero after…
While horror fans expect the body counts to pile up in every slasher movie, there are some deaths that are really upsetting and sad to watch. These characters could be best friends with the final girls, family members who were in the wrong place at the wrong time, or people…
Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi is currently streaming on Disney Plus, and so far it's been positively received. Now, writer Joby Jarold has confirmed a theory about Adam Driver's Kylo Ren. Star Wars has yet to dive more into the recent sequel trilogy with any of its recent series, but the…
The bending forms take center stage in the Avatar franchise, allowing viewers to experience a world filled with the manipulation of natural elements such as fire, earth, water, and air. Even though the four bending styles are the major narratives of the Avatar series, specialized techniques like bloodbending, metalbending, and…
The legendary Clint Eastwood (who recently turned ninety-two years old) is best known for his Western films, including The Man With No Name (Dollars) Trilogy and Unforgiven. However, as an actor and director, he has also done other genres, including dramas and crime thrillers. These features contain essential themes such…
In just one episode, Ms. Marvel managed to stand out in the massive Disney Plus' massive MCU library, partly thanks to a crucial decision made by the pilot episode's directors, Belgian duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. That decision ended up impacting the entire series' visuals with some clever…
Disney is still going strong with remaking their animated classics in live-action. Next in line is Pinocchio: the story of a puppet developing a moral compass and becoming a real boy. That sounds simple in itself, but it's anything but. Director Robert Zemeckis and company certainly have their work cut…
Horror movies come in all shapes and sizes, but humans are often the real monster. Humans aren't particularly scary on their own, but a human with a blade or bludgeon might do the trick. Fans of scary cinema demand novelty, so the same old kitchen knife or woodsman's ax just…
The introduction of LGBTQ+ characters in the entertainment industry was initially handled with minimal sensitivity, as these queer concepts were often converted into comical yet offensive tropes generally depicting villainous intent. However, over the past few years, world has slowly begun to realize that non-heterosexuals are individuals too, who deserve…
The director of Top Gun: Maverick, Joseph Kosinski, has recently revealed which day on the set of the sequel was the most emotionally taxing for him to film. The highly anticipated follow-up to 1986's Top Gun features Tom Cruise reprising his beloved role as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. Top Gun:…
In an age where Star Wars fans cannot seem to agree on anything, one thing that fans can agree on is just how awesome Ahsoka Tano is. The fierce warrior was reckless enough to be a perfect match for Anakin Skywalker as his apprentice in Star Wars: The Clone Wars,…
Credit where it's due to the incredible talent of Sean Bean, who has died so many times on screen for our amusement. Fans of the star tend to argue over which of these on-screen endings was the most shocking, visceral, or dramatic, but one of the best overall was Boromir…
Many writers create and recreate characters over and over again across the course of their writing journey, making small tweaks and changes that result in a well rounded, fleshed out character in the end. And some writers even use earlier drafts of that character as a separate character in another…
Batgirl directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, who broke out following their film Bad Boys for Life, are currently enjoying rave reviews for their work on Ms. Marvel. As it turns out, being a part of both the MCU and DCEU means Kevin Feige tried to pick their brains…
Batman has so many allies, sidekicks, and young wards that keeping track of them can be a fool's errand. Despite the myriad options to choose from, most of these costumed youths never get a chance at the spotlight. However, thanks to a controversial upcoming DC Comics show, one such figure…
Jason Momoa is one of the multiple actors who started their successful acting career in long-running TV shows and only later moved to movies where they succeeded as well. Born in Hawaii in 1979, Momoa started his professional acting career in the late 1990s when he played Jason in the…
After many painstaking years of failing to be in the good graces of Star Wars fans, Hayden Christensen has picked up the pieces and finally returned to the franchise with his head held high as a star in Obi-Wan Kenobi. Still, the question remains: Are Christensen and Natalie Portman still…
HBO's Barry follows the story of Barry Berkman as he attempts to disassociate from his past. The life of a hitman has left Barry feeling depressed, so when he happens upon Gene Cousineau's acting class he leaps at the opportunity for a new purpose. Though he decides to pursue acting…
The CW's catalog of DC Comics shows has been intensely controversial since the beginning, but the modern outings have reached new levels of public backlash. In an intensely difficult time for the brand, the network has unveiled the first trailer for a show that has raised many questions and offered…
The behind-the-scenes videos for the Lord of the Rings trilogy are perhaps some of the most well-known behind-the-scenes sequences in film history, both due to the popularity of the franchise as well as how extensive the making-of sequences actually are. The Extended Editions of Lord of the Rings have hours…
The Amazon Prime hit The Boys is well-known not only for bringing some fresh material to the superhero genre but also for mocking tropes in superhero movies as well as the companies who make them. The show's latest target is none other than Sony and their hilariously misguided attempts to…
One of the low points of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise is the release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 in 1993. This movie has a lot of issues, from the excessive jokes that fall flat to the non-Jim Henson costumes that look more Five Nights at Freddy’s than…
What Disney and Marvel have done with the Marvel Cinematic Universe is unprecedented for any franchise. By combining over twenty-five movies, several shows, and over a decade worth of content they've created one of the biggest continuities in cinema that will only continue to grow. It has easily become the…
Writer and showrunner Leslye Headland recently spoke at length about her upcoming Disney Plus original series, Star Wars: The Acolyte. In an extended preview of Star Wars' future, Headland discussed the show's many influences as well as new details regarding the show's perspective. The Acolyte is set over 100-years before…
Every saga has its heroes — the brave warriors that fight the forces of evil with the power of good. Sometimes a story is more nuanced when it comes to good and evil, but Star Wars is not one of those stories, which is part of its wide appeal. It's…
The Amazon Prime hit The Boys has been releasing nostalgic callback videos that are designed like they're from the 1980s through Vought International's YouTube channel, the show's version of Disney. In their most recent iteration, they showed one of their heroes, Jensen Ackles' Soldier Boy, on an actual show from…
Horror sequels are a pretty common target of derision. From the never-ending franchises to the ideas that only worked once to the ideas that didn't even work the first time, sequels are hard to pull off. It even presents a challenge for the iconic studio that occupies such a huge…
For all the new Star Wars content being put out by Disney, fans sure do love arguing about events taking place in the first six movies. One of those debates involves Emperor Palpatine actor Ian McDiarmid and what really happened in Darth Sidious’ office on that ill-fated night. McDiarmid first…
Jared Leto has recently revealed that he is still open to returning to his iconic roles as Morbius and the Joker. Leto was tasked with the challenge of introducing the main character, Dr. Michael Morbius to audiences for the very first time. Unfortunately, the film went on to be a…
Most die-hard Stranger Things fans binge-watched the entire 13-hour-long fourth season in one go, or at least as quickly as they possibly could! With over a month separating the episode 7 and 8 release dates, fans are now all worked up with nowhere to go and have found themselves theorizing…
Despite the decades of comic book material becoming more and more prominent, there are still endless characters and concepts that haven't leaped off the page yet. Some of those ideas seem like no-brainer pitches for the modern superhero movie ecosystem, leaving fans to wonder when or if they'll hit the…
If there's one thing that it seems like people can expect from a Star Wars story these days, it's a strict adherence to canon and tradition. Previous attempts to inject a little more creativity into the franchise tend to have been met with less than favorable reactions from a small…
It is well known that light, particularly that of the stars, is incredibly significant in the Lord of the Rings, because it is able to provide hope when things seem futile, to provide clarity when judgment is clouded, and to offer salvation to those who choose to turn towards it…
Seeing how he was once substantially involved with the Star Wars franchise, it should come as no shock to anyone that Hayden Christensen, star of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, was among those who tuned in to the new trilogy of movies that were released between 2015 to 2019. Christensen previously…
When it comes right down to it, the horror movie genre might have been around for quite a while, but it got a bit of a boost towards the end of the 20th century. Horror films in the 1970s got a boost with some iconic characters and stories. The 1980s…
Any new Marvel Studios movie brings with it a ton of promotional material to help fans get hyped, and Thor: Love and Thunder is no exception. Now, the film has headed over to TikTok to reintroduce part of the film’s cast with the kind of flair they really didn’t have…
The ongoing tale of Morbius is one of the most hilarious examples of the myopic navel-gazing of modern film studios. The most basic understanding of popularity, internet culture, or why people enjoy things still seems to elude the people who make billions of dollars to know which films will succeed.…
Hustle, directed by Jeremiah Zager, follows the story of Stanley Sugarman as he pursues his dreams as a basketball coach. Although he has been coaching for the guts of thirty years, Stanley is perceived to be a laughingstock and a nobody by his peers. During a brief venture to Spain,…
There is still no estimated release date on the horizon for Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon, but the film sure is building a ton of hype thanks to the news regarding the project. This is especially thanks to Snyder's own social media updates, which now tease a new look into this…
The roster of victims and/or murderers continues to grow as the cast for Scream 6 adds four new members. Deadline reports that Jack Champion (Avatar: The Way of Water), Liana Liberato (Light as a Feather), Devyn Nekoda (Ginny & Georgia), and Josh Segarra (Arrow) will all be appearing in the…
Jurassic World: Dominion documents a world wherein both man and dinosaur must learn to co-exist. With the original actors reprising their roles, fans of the franchise got to see how the story would shape to incorporate them. Unfortunately, more characters mean more storylines, so it is understandable why certain aspects…
The greatest fear is said to be the unknown. Give people everything, and they may be shocked. But give them a little, and they can be scared out of their wits as their minds fill in the blanks with the worst. It’s been one of horror film's best fear-inducing tactics…
As Disney+'s latest Star Wars series approaches its finale, fans are waiting with bated breath for the climactic moment. From the start, many wondered if the show would see the title character facing off against his former pupil, Anakin Skywalker turned Darth Vader. But as the series draws closer to…
Netflix's Stranger Things introduced the big bad of season 4, referred to as Vecna by the Hawkins crew and later revealed as One. What many fans did not see coming, though, is the fact that Vecna was not created using CGI, and the makeup department spent hours every day transforming…
While the tenth anniversary of Disney Channel's Gravity Falls was met with much celebration by fans, creator Alex Hirsch decided it was time to share some behind-the-scenes action. Disney has been criticized in the past for censoring content for questionable reasons, with one of the most-recent controversies being the initial…
Following its conclusion over two years ago, Game of Thrones has continued to be a highly discussed television series. Its final season became the subject of mass criticism from its fans, who expressed how unsatisfied they felt toward the developments of some characters, and the end result of others. In…
For Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani, joining the MCU was a dream come true because she’s every bit the Marvel fangirl as the character she plays in the series. Yet, despite hitting it off pretty well with Kevin Feige, she did commit the sin of watching WandaVision on her phone.…
Warner Bros. Animation is producing an animated Looney Tunes original movie musical, which will be available to watch on HBO Max and Cartoon Network. The animated family-centric musical event will be titled Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes Musical and will feature the emblematic Bugs Bunny alongside the rest of…
In as much as The Boys can ever really bring something down, this week's episode of the Amazon Prime Video series slowed things down a bit just in time to let the show take a breath and start to set up what is going to be a big showdown in…
Actor Manny Montana has been cast in the upcoming Disney Plus series Ironheart. The new series from Marvel Studios stars Dominique Thorne as genius inventor Riri Williams. Ironheart is one of many upcoming Disney Plus series from Marvel Studios. The series follows genius inventor Riri Williams, the creator of the…
The release of Disney-Pixar's Lightyear has permitted fans a closer look at the origins of Andy's iconic space ranger toy. It seems the real-life Buzz's heroic efforts in the Toy Story universe resulted in the mass creation of action figures based on the astronaut's appearance. Lightyear's portrayal of the original…
Although it was previously confirmed by Sony Pictures that Venom 3 was already in development, Marvel fans now have a fresh new update on the last part of the symbiote trilogy after Tom Hardy shared a picture of the movie’s script that might suggest Kelly Marcel has wrapped up that…
HBO has entered into early development on its upcoming sequel series to the highly popular Game of Thrones franchise. The untitled project will star Kit Harington, reprising his role as the emblematic Jon Snow, in a series centered around the character that will take place after the events that transpired…
While it has not been confirmed as to whether The Book of Boba Fett will be getting a season 2, discussion about a possible season 2 is mounting among fans. Much of the discourse around this hypothetical season is coming from Star Wars Fans who genuinely liked the show, but…
For decades, WWE has been guided by Vince McMahon as the company's chairman and CEO. Under McMahon's leadership, WWE went from a standard wrestling territory in the northeast to a global phenomenon. However, a recent scandal has seen McMahon voluntarily step down from his position as chairman and CEO of…
While the beloved '90s TV show Goosebumps features regular kids dealing with typical problems, from annoying siblings to moving to new towns, the series is also full of interesting creatures, scary monsters, and ghosts. The episodes might not be that terrifying by contemporary standards, but they packed a punch back…
The Boys are back in town, and man are they making an impression! Season 3 of Amazon Prime Video's The Boys has attracted more attention to the show than ever before, and as much as Supernatural fans want to give Jensen Ackles (Soldier Boy) all the credit, it is the…
You Are Not My Mother is a new, coming-of-age horror movie written and directed by Kate Dolan in her feature film debut. The movie stars Carolyn Bracken, Ingrid Craigie, and Hazel Doupe and follows a mother-daughter tale plagued by supernatural entities and deadly events. It will have its home video…
The Seven in The Boys is supposed to be the dysfunctional and grounded version of the Justice League. The series has proven time and again the implications of unstoppable beings running around without much repercussion. So it only makes sense for The Boys to focus on the Seven. Still, that…
Doctor Who is gearing up for its 60th anniversary special and with this has come a number of announcements. The returning showrunner Russel T Davies has hailed the comeback of David Tennant and Catherine Tate who played the Tenth Doctor and his companion Donna Noble respectively. However, along with these…
The MCU has had a variety of hugely comedic moments in the decade and a half since its inception. However, of all the weapons used throughout the films thus far, hardly any of them are as ridiculous as the various tools which can be found throughout the history of Marvel…
One of the really fun things about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds being set in a timeline that's long before James T. Kirk and the rest of the crew of the enterprise that fans know so well take the helm, is that space can be portrayed as a kind of…
DC Comics have pioneered the comic book and superhero industry. From legendary heroes like Batman and Superman to infamous super villains like The Joker and Lex Luthor, DC keeps making iconic names. Throughout the long list of characters at DC, there are a few who always go out of their…
Star Wars actor Hayden Christensen has discussed the racist attacks his co-star Moses Ingram has been receiving during her time as Reva on Disney Plus' Obi-Wan Kenobi. The limited series follows the titular Jedi as he is thrown back into conflict with the Galactic Empire after being in hiding for…
Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson has confirmed that a spinoff script for the beloved sitcom does in fact exist. The hit ABC comedy series ran for eleven consecutive seasons before finally coming to a close in 2020. Throughout its impressive duration on primetime television, Modern Family managed to accumulate…
Tom Hanks has come forward to defend Forrest Gump from claims that it didn't deserve to win Best Picture over Pulp Fiction. Robert Zemeckis' endearing and touching film starred Hanks as the titular character, Forrest Gump. The beloved Forrest Gump chronicles 30 years (from the 1950s through the early 1980s)…
Wonder Man will join the MCU in a new Disney Plus series from Marvel Studios that is currently in development. Furthermore, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton will help bring the character the life. Following the critical and box office success of Marvel Studios'…
HBO's Westworld, the Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy reboot of the classic Michael Crichton premise, is entering its senior year with the network as a new season 4 trailer makes its debut online. Fans of the series are sure to find all sorts of Easter eggs and hints in the…
Marvel Studios’ Ms. Marvel is immersing audiences in the world of Kamala Khan, a 16-year-old Pakistani-American teenager exploring her newfound superpowers. While it could just be a coming-of-age story about a teen hero, Kamala’s world is shrouded in bits and pieces of her culture and religion. Her best friend, Nakia…
Actress Miranda Otto will reprise her role as Éowyn in New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation's upcoming anime feature, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. Otto portrayed Éowyn in the second and third Lord of the Rings films. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama, The War of…
The expansion of the dark twisted melodramatic world of Pretty Little Liars continues in the newest spin-off series, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin. HBO Max's newest Pretty Little Liars spin-off series is written and executive produced by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, perhaps best known for his work on The CW's Riverdale. Original…
Ms. Marvel has a really tough mission to carry out for the MCU, one that far exceeds what would normally be expected out of a common teenager, and yet somehow, the latest superhero to hit Disney Plus is doing a decent juggling her two main objectives: introduce a relatively unknown…
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has found its Sejanus Plinth in West Side Story star Josh Andrés Rivera. Sejanus is a mentor for one of the District 2 tributes and a close friend of Coriolanus Snow, with whom he worked during the 10th Annual Hunger Games.…
Video games are an untapped source pool of entertainment that has unending potential if they were adapted to live-action mediums. Unfortunately, while there have been countless attempts, no live-action video game adaptation has risen to the standards that fans expect of a beloved franchise. Related: Bioshock Infinite: Every Weapon, Ranked…
Blonde, the upcoming Marilyn Monroe biopic, has released its first official teaser. The film will arrive on Netflix in late September and features Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe. The newly released teaser was accompanied by a set of stills released by the streaming platform that provides a closer look…
As The Flash starts to wrap up its eighth season, it appears that the CW show is bound and determined to stay out of doing anything fresh and new and instead is going to continue to bring back old enemies so that Barry can lose his temper a few more…
Amazon’s amazing adaption of Garth Ennis’s The Boys, the Eric Kripke, has seen any number of famous faces pop up during its three-season tenure, and now Paul Reiser, the comedian who started doing serious genre work in 1986’s Aliens and joined Netflix’s smash hit Stranger Things in season 2, will…
Warning: The following contains spoilers for Ms. Marvel Episode 2, “Crushed.”In the second episode of Ms. Marvel, new characters and potentially new conflict is brought to the forefront for Kamala and her friends. Not only does the audience get to know Kamala’s best friends a little better and get a…
Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of Star Wars’ most iconic characters. It’s no surprise that when the Jedi Master received his own Disney Plus show, Obi-Wan Kenobi, the show would be filled with easter eggs and references to other Star Wars media. RELATED: Star Wars: Easter Eggs From Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode…
The upcoming exhibition Living with The Walking Dead, presented by Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in New York City in partnership with AMC, opens on June 25 and will run through January 1. The exhibition will explore the origins, production, fandom, and impact of the long-running AMC series The…
With Disney Plus’ Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series hitting its fifth episode, there are only a few days remaining until the credits roll for the final time with the sixth episode. Many fans hope that it is not the end of Obi-Wan’s story or the goodbye to Ewan McGregor and Hayden…
One of the biggest names in Hollywood, Danny Trejo has starred in numerous, unforgettable titles including Spy Kids, The Devil's Rejects, and the cult classic From Dusk Till Dawn. He is typically cast as the tough guy, given the deep timbre of voice and his signature tatted look, but in…
One of the things that Ms. Marvel has made work, even though it's walking a bit of a tight rope, is that the first two episodes of the series have had very little focus on superheroes. The premiere episode of the series could be excused for this simply because the…
Arwen Evenstar is Tolkien's perfect image of the idealized maiden from a Romantic fairy tale. The future Queen of the Reunited Gondor at the closing of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, she's got all the epic ancestry, incredible beauty, and impressive talents with embroidery to thrill even the most…
One of WWE's most controversial figures is its chairman and CEO, 76-year-old Vince McMahon. McMahon has portrayed a villain on WWE television over the years, most famously feuding with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at the height of the Attitude Era in the late 1990s, but he's also been involved in…
With two seasons available to stream on Hulu, Blumhouse moved into the TV space with their series Into The Dark. Each episode is around 80 or 90 minutes and takes place on a holiday, from Christmas to Halloween to St. Patrick's Day and Valentine's Day. The characters are dealing with…
With Thor: Love and Thunder being just under a month away from premiering, movie theater chains have finally got their hand on the film’s more elusive data, including the revelation that Taika Waititi's second shot at the Norse god happens to be one of Marvel Studios' shortest movies ever. The…
During the Netflix Geeked event, the company showcased a very brief tease at its new series, Castlevania: Nocturne. The show stars Rondo of Blood poster boy Richter Belmont in a slightly different anime art style than the one his ancestor carried off to great success. The Castlevania series ended on…
A horror movie's premise is crucial, as this is what sells the film to audiences who are hopeful that they have found their new favorite film. Whether looking back at classic flicks or new releases, the story is what draws people in, suggesting a terrifying ride full of surprises. Sometimes,…
Chris Pratt stars in The Terminal List, which looks to be a departure for the actor typically known for his comedic timing. Pratt is in the lead role and has to figure out a mystery while also trying to protect his family. The Terminal List is an upcoming action thriller…
Netflix released volume 1 of Stranger Things season 4 on May 27, and while some complained about the long runtime of each episode, most hardcore fans loved every minute of the first part of the supersized season. This is evident in the official watch figures revealed by Netflix, which confirm…
Two of Steven Spielberg's finest classics are in for a spectacular rerelease this summer, as both E.T. the Extra-Terrestial and Jaws will be making their IMAX debut, all to commemorate the 40th anniversary of E.T. and its legacy in sci-fi and movies as a whole. For Spielberg, Jaws was his…
Margot Robbie's live-action Barbie movie features one of the most impressive casts ever assembled in recent memory. Now, Warner Bros. has released the first official image of Ryan Gosling as Ken. Warner Bros. already announced Gosling would be starring as Ken in the live-action film alongside actress Robbie, who will…
The following article contains minor spoilers for Episode 2 of Ms. Marvel. The second episode of Ms. Marvel has arrived, and it was another dose of cultural representation for many fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From conversations about Bollywood, the Indian film industry, to praying at the mosque, the…
Phil Tippett's vision of a post-apocalyptic Hellscape in Mad God is the result of a thirty-year effort for the filmmaker. A nightmare born from a man who considers himself "misanthropic" by nature and was aiming to invoke the fears and anxieties he felt watching the news for three decades. The…
Season three of The Boys has kicked off on Amazon Prime Video and is reaching truly diabolical levels of success. The Boys have garnered an incredible amount of praise in the short time that season three has been available, releasing one episode a week. Even more so, Homelander, one of…
It's no secret that James Gunn is working on a number of potential DC projects after his acclaimed work on The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker. Now, Gunn may have hinted at a future project with Peter Capaldi, who played The Thinker in The Suicide Squad. The Suicide Squad introduced several…
Thanks to Tara Carpenter's love of elevated horror movies, Jenna Ortega's Scream (2022) character started a debate about the purpose of scary films. For some people, horror should always be smart, sophisticated, and meaningful. In their eyes, movies like Hereditary, Get Out, Midsommar, The Lighthouse, and The Babadook are the…
For every successful standalone movie, there is at least one popular franchise, or so it would seem. Hollywood tends to create long-lasting movie franchises because when the first movie is successful, it's likely that its fans will return to watch the sequel and bring even more money to the creators.…
Paramount's brand-new film Top Gun: Maverick recently concluded its third theatrical weekend domestically, generating $50 million to bring its overall domestic total to $393.3 million. However, Monday saw the Tom Cruise adventure propel to new heights, as the film grossed over $400 million, making it the highest-grossing film of the…
Doctor Who and video games might have a long history together, but it's not a particularly strong one. Perhaps it's the sheer scope of the Whoniverse or the fact that the lead character is (mostly) a pacifist, but Doctor Who games never really seem to hit the mark. RELATED: Why…
Reports have been saying that Amber Heard's role as Mera was completely removed from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, but she’s saying otherwise. Heard has portrayed the role of Mera in multiple films like Justice League, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, and the original Aquaman. Following her highly publicized court battle…
There have been some memorable horror TV shows over the years, most notably Ryan Murphy's beloved American Horror Stories. The series has delved into a different element of the genre every season, from witches to haunted houses to some strange things happening at the circus. There are some unforgettable teen…
When Joker hit theaters in 2019, none anticipated the global box office sweep of over one billion dollars. The character study of Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), a party clown who becomes shunned by society, resonated with people both out of sympathy and fear. Joker was written and directed by Todd…
The world of Marvel Comics is vast and wide, and it's filled up with some of the most exciting characters and superhero teams in all of comics. Among those teams are the thunderbolts; while they have gone through many changes and a revolving door of teammates, the thunderbolts remain one…
The upcoming release of The Flash movie has accumulated a lot of buzz around its star Ezra Miller, but all the publicity hasn’t been for the best reasons. Now, it appears Miller is responding to their latest legal troubles by posting memes. Over the past year, Miller has been arrested…
Warning! Spoilers ahead for episode 5 of Obi-Wan Kenobi. The latest installment of Obi-Wan Kenobi, “Part V,” picks up where the last episode left off with Obi-Wan escaping from the Empire with a secret tracking device planted on Leia’s droid. This week, Deborah Chow dives right into the action with…
Spider-Man is the world’s most popular superhero, and that means the battle for his film rights never wears down. This is especially true now that it’s been confirmed that 5 Spider-Man films will be making their way to Disney Plus, although No Way Home and a few other Peter Parker…
Midway through The Drop, the core friend group attend their pal's wedding dress rehearsal which features talent show acts from each guest. One guest's act goes on too long and the others are mumbling and shifting in boredom. Unfortunately, that is how it felt to screen this flick which (shockingly)…
"This is definitely a coming-of-age movie for Wally. It is about her finding herself," says Don't Make Me Go's Mia Isaac who dominates the screen with John Cho (Cowboy Bebop, Searching). "She is in this weird halfway point between being a kid and being an adult, and she is learning…
Brand-new images from Guillermo del Toro's upcoming film, Pinocchio, offer fans a first look at the beloved Pinocchio and his creator, Geppetto. This is not to be confused with Disney's live-action remake of their iconic 1940 cartoon film of the same name. Del Toro is a director who is known…
The Transformers franchise has spanned nearly three decades. There have been numerous iterations in multiple mediums such as comics, animation, and live-action movies (Transformers 7 has recently wrapped filming). With all of the available media, Transformers has one of the largest fan bases in pop culture. Related: Smite Is Crossing…
While many settings make for fantastic horror movies, from an abandoned small town to a creepy hotel to a tropical island vacation that goes wrong fast, films that take place in schools are particularly great. Whether high schoolers are solving a big mystery or college students realize that there's a…
Former WWE Champion Jeff Hardy jumped ship to competing promotion All Elite Wrestling earlier this year, immediately reuniting with his brother Matt to reform their world-famous tag team. Jeff has seen a great deal of in-ring success in AEW so far, picking up a number of victories on TV and…
Warning: This will delve into spoilers for season 1 of Only Murders in the BuildingWith only two weeks until the second season of Only Murders in the Buildings is released on Hulu, the streaming service gave fans a bit of a sneak peek of what this upcoming season will be…
Ever since Joker became the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever made and won a Best Actor Oscar for Joaquin Phoenix, Warner Bros. has been clamoring for a sequel from Todd Phillips. According to Variety, that sequel is finally taking shape. Phillips posted a couple of tantalizing photos on social media: one…
Netflix's Squid Game gained extreme popularity upon its release in September 2021. The streaming giant has just confirmed that it is now bringing the show to life with “the biggest reality competition series ever,” titled Squid Game: The Challenge. Fans who loved the series now have the chance to become…
Just when you thought the Joker franchise couldn't explore more areas that the superhero genre hasn't already touched, reports like this emerge. Reportedly, DC is attempting to get Lady Gaga to join Joaquin Phoenix in Joker 2. If a sequel to the first Joker was going to live up to…
"You're not going to like the way this story ends," the adolescent lead of Don't Make Me Go narrates at the beginning of the movie. "But I think you're going to like the story." These words could not be more true. The events that unfold over the dramedy's 109-minute runtime…
As if the anticipation for volume two of Stranger Things season 4 wasn't strong enough, Netflix has shared six new still photos from the upcoming final episodes. Following the reveal of Vecna's true identity during the finale of Stranger Things season 4 vol. 1 and the state in which Eleven's…
What would you do if you found out you only had one year left to live? In Don't Make Me Go, single father Max—played by the charming John Cho from Netflix's Cowboy Bebop, Searching, and Selfie—is diagnosed with terminal bone cancer and decides to use his final few months to…
When people think of action movies, the images of close combat and explosives are in their mind. The sound of gun fire, the clashing sound of steel from swords, the grunts and frustration of swinging punches and getting knocked to the floor. Of course, there is nothing wrong with this…
Actor Nico Santos has been confirmed to be in the cast for Marvel Studios' upcoming film, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The MCU film recently wrapped production, with Santos being the latest post-production cast announcement. Santos is best known for playing Oliver T'sien in Warner Bros.' hit romantic comedy…
Conversations that circulated over the past few weeks have had DC fans worried about the future of Henry Cavill's Superman. Thanks to Zack Snyder, fans now have hope that Cavill will wear the cape again in the future. Some of these conversations that have been circulating online have been regarding…
Once again Disney has found itself clashing with Gulf censorship, this time over the upcoming release of Lightyear. The latest Pixar film has been banned in multiple Middle Eastern countries over the inclusion of a same-sex kiss scene. On June 13, the United Arab Emirates' Media Regulatory Office announced that…
There are many teams composed of various superheroes and vigilantes in the DC Universe; among the earliest teams was the Justice Society of America. The Justice Society of America, or JSA for short, was made popular during the golden age of DC Comics but reached its peak during the Silver…
The Shakespearean definition of a comedy is simply a play with a happy ending. In ancient theater, comedies weren’t necessarily designed to make the audience laugh; they just resolved with a satisfying conclusion as opposed to tragedies, which had tragic endings. Today, as a genre, the term “comedy” is broadly…
After an impressive first season that continued expanding the Marvel Cinematic Universe in cosmic and bold directions, Loki will be the first MCU series to earn a second season. Now, filming on that new season is officially underway. Loki season 1 saw Tom Hiddleston's anti-hero traveling through time to help…
After what seems like 65 million years of waiting, the long-running Jurassic movie saga has come to an end. As with any franchise conclusion, many audiences are now reflecting on the thrills and chills that came before. In this case, fans ponder which branch is better. RELATED: Every Jurassic Park…
The next generation of Doctor Who seems primed to shake things up on as many levels as it can reach. Between new and returning faces both in front of the camera and behind it, the near future of the beloved series has a lot to look forward to. Now, thanks…
Live-action adaptations of anime haven't exactly fared well outside of Japan. Attempts like Death Note and the admittedly fun Cowboy Bebop just didn't seem to find the vibe, or the audience, that they'd hoped for. So what does this newest attempt have that might help it break free of that…
Jeff Hardy is one of the most recognizable and popular professional wrestlers in the history of the industry, rising to fame as part of The Hardy Boyz tag team in the late 90s and early 2000s with his brother Matt. While Jeff Hardy has earned plenty of praise for his…
Season 4 of Stranger Things might be the most bingeable of the entire Netflix series. Everything is on point, from new monster Vecna to the changes in the main characters' lives to the way that they all come together to fight the evil in Hawkins, Indiana. There are some new…
It's been 27 years since Pixar burst into the public consciousness with Toy Story. Since then, the venerated animation studio has woven tales of fish, robots, and even emotions. Even with so many projects in the last nearly three decades, Pixar can't help but return to the toybox. If Lightyear…
Ms. Marvel directors Adil El Arbi and Billal Fallah have recently responded to the MCU show being bombarded with an overwhelming amount of negative reviews following the release of episode 1. Joining a slew of other MCU shows like WandaVision, Loki, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Hawkeye, Ms.…
With less than a month to go before Marvel Studios' Thor: Love and Thunder hits theaters, the early tickets have just gone on sale. To mark the occasion, the studio released a teaser trailer, a promotional cast video, and some cosmic character posters. Featuring the main actors in the film,…
With the exciting news that Dermot Mulroney has joined the Scream 6 cast, fans of the slasher franchise are curious about what kind of character he will play. All fans know that is that he will be a cop, so audiences will have to wait until March 2023 to find…
A horror movie without a great premise has already failed. Fans won't want to see it and there's nothing to draw people in. But when a horror film has a concept that sounds incredible and then the movie falls flat, it's definitely disappointing and it's hard not to wish for…
After the long defamation trial with her ex-lover Johnny Depp, Amber Heard is finally speaking out following the verdict, which wasn’t in her favor. On June 1st, the Depp vs Heard Trial came to a close as a Virginia jury ruled in the favor of Depp's three claims that Heard…
Book readers know that the real hero of the Lord of the Rings saga is the humble and brave Samwise Gamgee, the gardener with a heart of gold and a will of mithril. Tolkien took the name from a pleasant memory about his childhood related to a type of cotton…
Those awaiting the return of Daniel Craig's Detective Benoit Blanc can get excited, as Rian Johnson has added one more puzzle piece to the Knives Out sequel mystery. The buzz around a sequel was instant after the smash hit that Knives Out was. Though one was quickly announced, it's been…
Netflix's extremely popular series Squid Game is returning for a second season, and the streaming giant has just confirmed it with an ominous teaser trailer. Talks about season 2 have been ongoing for a while, and the Netflix CEO had unofficially confirmed that the series would return, but this is…
Sony has announced that The Spot and Vulture will be two of the villains facing off against the spidery team in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Plus, Captain George Stacy will join the fray, and Sony has announced the cast members for all three roles. According to the Spider-Man comics, Dr.…
There are horror movies from every decade that stand out, and when fans look back on the 2010s, they remember the impressive storytelling in Get Out (2017) and Us (2019), the creativity of The Cabin in the Woods (2011), the family terror of Hereditary (2018), and the excitement of watching…
When somebody says Spider-Man, most people still immediately think of Peter Parker, as this version of Spider-Man was the first and also popularized by multiple live-action portrayals by Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland. However, even though Peter was the first Spider-Man, he's not the only one, not by…
Acidman is a complicated love story between an eccentric father and his adult daughter who is desperate to rebuild their relationship. Tugging at its viewer's heartstrings and leaving them in awe as the pieces began to come together, the movie is a mature take on the "dysfunctional family" genre. Director…
Every successful franchise needs compelling and powerful antagonists. The Sith Lords of the Star Wars universe are some of the most fearsome villains ever created, physical embodiments of evil energy, and their fearsome presence makes up a big part of the appeal. A few of the most powerful Sith Lords…
Jurassic World Dominion officially roared into theaters this past weekend and ended its premiere three-day slate atop the domestic box office, dethroning Paramount's Top Gun: Maverick from the illustrious seat. The final offering from the Jurassic World franchise generated $143.37 million domestically. The Universal and Amblin film stars Chris Pratt…
The Riddler has been a worthy adversary to Batman’s mind since Detective Comics issue #140 in 1948. He’s filled with brain teasers, puzzles, traps, and an ego the size of Gotham City itself. The character has been an established villain in DC Comics for well over 70 years, so it…
Netflix's surprise hit The Old Guard just got a little more prestige to add to its sequel's already robust cast. That might seem like overkill at this point given the star power behind the first film. But considering who's joining the party this time around, it sounds like it'll make…
Throughout its first 26 years, Doctor Who told a wealth of different stories (much as it still does now), dancing between genres and styles. The diverse crew of writers, actors, and directors throughout the history of the series have ensured a wide range of adventures, some of which became hailed…
The Flash star Ezra Miller has had a series of run-ins with the law over the past couple of years, and their legal troubles just continue to intensify before the eyes of the public. Miller is set to lead Warner Bros.' long-developing The Flash film, but the focus lately on…
The latest news to come out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the confirmation of a long-rumored project — a film starring Marvel’s resident anti-hero team, the Thunderbolts. Deadline recently reported that Jake Schrier will be directing the film, with Black Widow screenwriter Eric Pearson handling the script. While the…
Warning: This review contains spoilers for season 3, episode 8 of Barry. The third season of HBO’s Barry has been the most captivating chapter of the series to date, and the finale episode – “starting now” – is every bit the emotional rollercoaster that fans were promised. Talk about a…
The Cuphead Show! won’t be getting a game over screen on Netflix anytime soon as the animated series based on the highly-acclaimed Cuphead just got a summer release date for its second season that will continue following the adventures of these two cup-shaped brothers. Despite receiving mostly mixed reviews after…
Jurassic World: Dominion brings to a close a cinematic saga that began all the way back in 1993. It ties up the storyline that started with 2015's Jurassic World, whilst also bringing back some iconic characters from the original trilogy. As wonderful as it is to welcome Alan Grant, Ellie…
More than a decade since the release of his last game, Duke Nukem Forever, the franchise is gearing up for its long-awaited transition to cinema with news that Cobra Kai creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg are currently developing a movie adaptation for the Duke Nukem. Intentions for…
With Survivor 42 marking the 42nd Season of the 22-year franchise, there remains a constant challenge of keeping fans glued to the screen with both lasting Survivor traditions and new gameplay elements to spice things up. At its core, the competition television series maintains its traditional format of separating competitors…
This article contains minor spoilers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.One of the most frequent topics of theorization among fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is what exactly the inevitable X-Men films will look like once the mighty mutant team makes its formal MCU debut. And ever since…
The following article contains spoilers for Top Gun: Maverick. In today’s movie industry it always seems like studios are eager to jump onto the next reboot or sequel to bank on collective nostalgia, a proper even if predictable content strategy. Nevertheless, Top Gun: Maverick achieves what very few films can…
It was a big surprise bringing in characters from other Marvel shows like Daredevil that have little to no connections with Marvel Cinematic Universe. So when Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin made his return in the season finale of Hawkeye, fans were skeptical about whether the character would remain the same and…
In an industry that has been over a century old, film stories and plots are bound to be similar, if not a complete clone. With over 50 movie industries around the globe and only seven main genres to work with, it would be a challenge to give something fresh everything…
The 80s is best known for big hair, big shoulders, and big colors, but it was also a decade that boasted some big action movies. The 80s saw numerous huge and long-running action franchises launch, but it also saw some great one-off and standalone movies. The 80s were all about…
The following article contains spoilers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was filled with plenty of surprises and exciting characters, but there was one that stood out during the film's end credits when an exciting new character was introduced.…
DCEU star and Harley Quinn actress, Margot Robbie, has expressed her interest in getting Poison Ivy to play a part in a live action DC film. Harley and Ivy have a complex history with each other and their relationship has developed substantially in the adult animated series Harley Quinn on…
The Suicide Squad was one of the biggest films at the box office in the year 2021 and was appreciated by fans and critics alike. Director James Gunn typically shares behind-the-scenes photos and videos from any project he works on, and actor Steve Agee has joined the trend by sharing…
Human beings have been coming up with stories to scare each other for longer than any written history could ever chronicle, and a lot of unique styles have developed in that time. Sometimes, through a unique series of circumstances, one very specific type of story finds itself tied inextricably to…
Comic book crime-fighters are all the rage these days. Audiences can't go five minutes without DC or Marvel putting out a movie, TV show, or video game about these costumed exploits. Some people talk about superhero fatigue, wondering when consumers will tire of these colorful adventures, but that doesn't seem…
Before Seth MacFarlane ever created his hit Fox sitcom Family Guy, he was a part of the Johnny Bravo team. Now, as he has taken a moment to reflect on his time there, he couldn’t help but think about the fact that he was fired from the '90s animated series.…
To watch Lilo & Stitch is like turning through the pages of a storybook with its classic watercolor Disney art style and important messages within. A lot of Disney movies feature loveable animal creatures, but none so got the audience's love and attention quite like the erratic alien Stitch did.…
After many delays, the production of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever finished shooting during the spring. While the film has had a lot of the information under wraps, the sequels crew might’ve just teased a major change to Namor in the upcoming film. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is set to reveal…
Reality shows are just too funny to ignore. Yes, they might often be trashy, sleazy, exploitive, and just plain stupid 99% of the time, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t funny. Humor is subjective, of course, and it takes a certain kind of person to really watch a reality show…
The Sonic the Hedgehog fanbase is a strange and difficult demographic, often unfairly reduced to their least charitable or most embarrassing representatives. The general ecosystem of fandom seems to make fools of many, but there's something unique about the cultural negativity surrounding fans of the Blue Blur's adventures. There is…
Dune 2 star Austin Butler has officially begun knife training for his role as Feyd-Rautha in the upcoming sci-fi epic. Director Denis Villeneuve will finally be able to see his overall vision of Frank Herbert's Dune all the way through, with the second installment currently underway. The announcement of the…
When Game of Thrones fans think about who Maisie Williams' best friend would be in real life, the first person who probably comes to mind is Sophie Turner, the co-star who played her on-screen sister in the show for almost a decade. But when it comes to the "BFF" title,…
Darth Vader is one of the most iconic villains seen in cinema. Since his introduction to Star Wars, he has left a terrifying impression on all who witness his actions. From his expressionless helmet to his hollow breaths, Darth Vader is shrouded in mystery. RELATED: Movie Traitors Who Redeemed Themselves…
The following article contains spoilers for Atlanta. Hollywood has a penchant for making more and more of whatever works and it’s that very premise that renders Atlanta’s third season all the more puzzling. Perhaps it’s a symptom of how much time has passed since the show first aired back in…
With director Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic set to release later this month, Luhrmann has now opened up about why singer Harry Styles was not cast as the King. Styles, who is set to star in Olivia Wilde's Don't Worry Darling and Michael Grandage's My Policeman later this year, is not…
Brad Dourif has done an incredible job portraying Chucky over several decades, staring with the 1988 movie Child's Play. In an interview with Vice alongside his daughter Fiona Dourif, who voiced Nica Pierce in several films along with the SyFy series Chucky, Brad Dourif shared his thoughts on the iconic…
A brand-new Bulgari campaign has brought two of Disney's most famous alumni together: Anne Hathaway and Zendaya. The A-list actresses co-starred in Unexpected Wonders, a short film helmed by Academy Award-winning director Paolo Sorrentino, to showcase the jewelry brand's most luxurious, high-end creations. Naturally, fans were ecstatic to see Hathaway…
Horror is often the most shameless genre of cinema, so much so that it's a point of pride for many creators in the medium. There are theoretically endless ideas that could come to the mind of a creator when asked to scare an audience, but a few seem to draw…
The pandemic changed a lot of the relationships that audiences have with the big screen. With many cinema-goers still afraid of going out, when it comes to choosing what movie to see at the local cinema, it usually has to have a justification for viewers to spend the time and…
There are certain phenomena that possess the extraordinary ability to bridge rarely-closed gaps. J.J. Abrams united Star Trek and Star Wars fans (briefly, anyway). But what can traverse the crevasse between allegorical video games about giant robots and adorable family movies? That's where Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima and…
Top Gun: Maverick has proven to be a huge critical and financial success at the box office. Fans of the series have been loving the nostalgic callbacks to the original blockbuster from 1986, as well as discovering how the characters have evolved over the past 36 years. RELATED: Things We…
Marvel Comics has plenty of heroes with expansive and memorable rogues’ galleries, from Spider-Man to Thor to the X-Men. However, not every Marvel hero is lucky enough to have a large roster of beloved villains — for a perfect example of this, one need not look any further than Moon…
The fourth season of Stranger Things is proving to be the darkest one yet, but that doesn't mean the cast doesn't have its fun behind the scenes. Millie Bobby Brown and Noah Schnapp, for example, recently had a playful interaction where they both agreed to take their friendship to the…
Volume One of Stranger Things season 4 is out, and it introduced a new villain, some teenagers were brutally murdered, and the Hawkins squad cracked the code of the Upside Down. Imagine throwing actor Ryan Reynolds in the midst of all the chaos. While it might sound strange, executive producer…
For a small cabal of die-hard book fans, the Harry Potter movies were an unmitigated travesty. From illogical plot changes (how will Harry find the diadem if Ginny hides the Prince’s book?) to minor aesthetic alterations (Barty Crouch Junior’s hair color is supposed to be “sandy”), the movies seemed to…
Batgirl is one of the most anticipated upcoming DC films for many fans. Following the hectic production of the upcoming The Flash film, the directors of Batgirl revealed how they're approaching their project amongst the drama. Batgirl will follow the titular character and also bring back Michael Keaton's Batman following…
The old adage that sequels are never as good as the original is less of a rule and more of an outdated joke. Countless film franchises take a few tries at the same idea or build on a central concept with expert precision until they've created something more than the…
Shailene Woodley definitely feels the need for speed. The Academy Award-nominated actress recently shared her love for Top Gun: Maverick, which stars both Tom Cruise and her former Divergent co-star, Miles Teller. Top Gun: Maverick soared to new heights during its Memorial Day theatrical release in the U.S., setting a…
Reality TV has been a guilty pleasure for the past few decades of television. True to form, the genre has sustained all the changes in television structure, from cable to streaming services. Often criticized for their exploitative and untrue nature, reality shows have survived through thick and thin to remain…
In this modern age of IP-driven franchise filmmaking, it has gradually become impossible to believe that any once-marketable name could become too toxic to leave alive. As the years march on, the box office returns trend downwards, and the public perception becomes more enraged, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter…
While any updates on the upcoming project have seemed to remain hidden from fans, original Lilo and Stitch star Tia Carrere is revealing what she wishes to see from Disney's live-action remake of the film. Carrere was the voice actress in the animated movie for the character of Nani Pelekai,…
In a conversation about the racial inequalities in Hollywood, actress Viola Davis opened up about a time she was mistreated. As Davis recalls, a director once referred to her as his maid's name on set. In the midst of what has been taken away from her due to the color…
Star Trek has been used to dry spells since the gulf between the Original Series and the first movie. But while J.J Abrams brought the franchise back to the cinema at that time, there was nothing on the small screens beyond reruns of the old shows. RELATED: The Orville: Ways…
Back in the '90s, there was nothing better than reading the Goosebumps book series by R.L. Stine... except for maybe watching the TV series based on these novels. The series aired from 1995 until 1998 and had some awesome settings, from a creepy boarding school to a haunted amusement park…
After almost instantaneously becoming A24's highest-grossing film domestically, Everything Everywhere All at Once is now officially the studio's highest-grossing movie worldwide. Following its limited release in March, the film managed to initially bring in over $500,000 across a mere ten venues in NYC, LA, and San Francisco, despite only being…
Ultrasound is a compelling horror thriller where nothing is quite as it seems. First premiering at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, the movie found its way into theaters in the United States on March 11, 2022, ahead of its VOD release on June 7, 2022. Directed by Rob Schroeder (in…
The 2000s was a fascinating decade for the horror genre. The cheesiness of the '90s lived on, which led to the corny slasher Valentine (2000), Final Destination 2 (2003), and Freddy vs Jason (2003). But the 2000s also had some impressive films that fans still love today, including The Others…
Looks like audiences still haven't had enough of Spider-Man: No Way Home. The insanely successful film that launched a thousand fanfics is gearing up for another run in the theaters. But this time, it's bringing some more fun stuff. Fittingly, that's also the name the upcoming rerelease has received. Spider-Man:…
After 65 million years of extinction, dinosaurs finally returned to rule the big screen. When Michael Crichton first wrote his inventive sci-fi novel, he probably had no idea it would be the catalyst for the enormous franchise that the world knows today. Nearly thirty years ago, Steven Spielberg brought both…
Peaky Blinders has had five series, with the sixth impending. A global sensation, Peaky Blinders deals with the Shelby family, and how they expand their criminal enterprise from working-class all the way to Parliament through the machinations and schemes of Tommy Shelby. The IRA, Russians, Italian mob and Americans feature…
The 1990s was a really compelling time for the horror genre. There was more highbrow fare like The Silence Of The Lambs (1991) and The Sixth Sense (1991), movies that were Oscar-worthy and started many interesting and deep conversations about what the genre could do. The decade also brought corny…
Henry Cavill's future as Superman remains a big question for Warner Bros., and it's reportedly just one of the issues for DC Films that is frustrating the new management at Warner Bros. Discovery. Cavill played Superman in a film led by Zack Snyder, but due to the higher-ups at DC,…
It's an art form in and of itself, demanding countless hours of dedication from people all over the world who simply want to honor the characters they love so much. Perhaps this is why a new documentary called Cosplay Universe made sure to book time with someone responsible for a…
Dwayne Johnson announced he would be playing Black Adam way back in 2014 on Twitter. Since that day, fans of the character hoped the DC project would not get canceled. The day has come when fans finally get their first look at the change in the hierarchy of power in…
A straightforward slasher is always going to be a fun ride. Whether fans watch a classic like Friday the 13th (1980) or a newer film like X (2022), these stories are exciting and move ahead at a fast clip, always bringing memorable death scenes, big reveals, and sometimes, nods and…
Eternals star Angeline Jolie is officially set to direct a new movie titled Without Blood starring Salma Hayek. The Oscar Award-winning actress made her directorial debut back in 2011 with the release of the film In the Land of Blood and Honey. In the Land of Blood and Honey was…
A new behind-the-scenes clip from the sets of Ms. Marvel has been revealed, which shows how filming a scene from the first episode required 20 takes. The scene itself looks so simple on-screen, but bringing it to life meant weeks of work for the crew and multiple retakes for Iman…
Just as the Marvel Cinematic Universe welcomed Iman Vellani's Kamala Khan, the world of Funko Pops also got bigger. The first Ms. Marvel vinyl figure has just been revealed by Marvel Studios and the company known for creating the most unique pop culture collectibles. Marvel Studios' latest show has been…
The first episode of Marvel's newest Disney+ show, Ms. Marvel, has premiered. The series stars Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, a teenage Avengers fanatic who discovers she has superpowers of her own. As a result of her love of the superheroes in the MCU, there are plenty of Easter eggs…
There is an immediate cultural backlash to anything that looks too heavily targeted at teenage girls that permeates discussion of most young adult works. Unfortunately, First Kill is a decent idea and some solid fine details buried beneath an avalanche of problems all too familiar to the genre. The series…
Peaky Blinders has been a global sensation for years, in a large part due to the distinct characters and the quality of the cast performances. There are tons of compelling dialogue in Peaky Blinders that has stayed memorable for viewers over the years. The show has no shortage of quick-witted…
With the release of the highly anticipated The Quarry by Supermassive Games, players can once again dig into an epic horror narrative reminiscent of '80s horror flicks and slasher films. Remote, eerie, and filled with supernatural suspense, The Quarry is the perfect cinematic gaming experience for any avid fan of…
Billy Butcher and his gang aren't going anywhere. Fans of The Boys will be delighted to hear that the series has been renewed for a fourth season on Prime Video merely a week after the release of the highly-anticipated season 3, which debuted on the streaming platform on July 3.…
Jurassic World Dominion has earned $18 million at the domestic box office during its Thursday previews, but its box office prospects may pale when compared to the past two films in the trilogy. The reviews for Jurassic World Dominion must beg the question: Will fans go watch it? Currently, Jurassic…
One significant component of Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam is the inclusion of the superhero ensemble known as the Justice Society of America. DC Comics recently released new comic book-style character posters, providing an even better look at the new cast of heroic characters. Black Adam will star Johnson as the…
One of the ways The Boys has managed to keep its audience on the edge of its collective seats is that it plays a bit of a ping pong game regarding whether or not someone is about to stop Homelander. That continues to be the case when it comes to…
While the Doctor and their regular companions are always the stars of the show on Doctor Who, most episodes feature one-off characters that play major roles in the plot of the story of the week. Sometimes, these characters might pop up once or twice more, recurring throughout a season and…
Not even a year after the release of Ghostbusters: Afterlife, it appears we may already get our next nostalgic installment of the timeless franchise. Director Jason Reitman just gave a glimpse of what could potentially be the next nostalgic callback when the sequel to the franchise's latest movie comes out.…
Anthony Hopkins has played many larger-than-life figures throughout his career, from the powerful Odin to the intimidating Hannibal Lecter. So it makes perfect sense that he would eventually make his way to a Zack Snyder film. This has finally become the case with Snyder's upcoming Netflix film Rebel Moon. Hopkins…
Sony has the rights to make Spider-Man movies, but thanks to a deal with Marvel, Spider-Man and his associated characters are mostly sticking to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With Spider-Man himself busy with the MCU, Sony has decided to make movies about Spider-Man's rogues gallery instead, starting with Venom and…
The fandoms are abuzz with excitement about HBO's upcoming bleak series adaptation of Naughty Dog's bleak 3-generation post-apocalyptic game The Last of Us. While the show's premiere still has a bit of a wait ahead of it, it seems that now was deemed an excellent time for a good old-fashioned…
One of the best things about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is that the show has a different adventure every week but still does an excellent job of making sure that each and every installment allows the audience to get to know the crew of the Enterprise. It seems as…
Marvel comics have had a long history of memorable characters and storylines. From legendary heroes like Iron Man and Captain America to infamous super villains like Dr. Doom and Magneto, Marvel keeps making iconic names. Throughout the long list of characters at Marvel, there are a few who make no…
Most video game movies that make it to Western nations are generally English language productions based on franchises with extremely high profiles, such as Pokemon or Resident Evil. In recent years these types of films have managed to accumulate large amounts of money, seeing not only a return on their…
The Thunderbolts are officially coming to the MCU after months, if not years, of speculation. Marvel Studios has tapped Jake Schreier to direct from a script penned by Black Widow writer Eric Pearson. Rumours of a Thunderbolts film from Marvel Studios have been present for years, but the speculation grew…
One Piece's Wano Country arc entered its main phase with the beginning of the Fire Festival and the Onigashima Raid, led by the Straw Hat Pirates and the Akazaya Nine. The goal of the raid was to take the head of Yonko Kaido and Orochi, and to liberate Wano Country…
Aliens can be absolutely terrifying for a variety of reasons. Humans are often quick to assume that unknown life forms are out to destroy all living things on Earth and subjugate anyone who survives. Who is to say this is the truth, though? The real world has yet to come…
The following article contains minor spoilers for Episode 1 of Ms. Marvel. Ms. Marvel has introduced the world to the first female South Asian and Muslim superhero to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The pilot episode established that Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan is grappling between two worlds, her teenage life…
Jenna Ortega has recently revealed that the highly anticipated Scream 6 will feature the most violent and destructive version of Ghostface fans have seen yet. Earlier this year, the beloved Scream franchise celebrated its 25th anniversary since the release of the first original Scream movie. To mark the occasion, audiences…
The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues with its second Disney+ series of 2022. Following the Indiana Jones-esque adventure of Moon Knight comes a much different show in Ms. Marvel. Starring Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, the show explores the perspective of a teenage Avengers fanatic who develops her own super abilities.…
It's been months since the shocking "Oscar slap" between Will Smith and Chris Rock occurred at the 92nd Academy Awards, but the incident still continues to spark conversations today. Contributing to the discourse is none other than Jada Pinkett Smith, the Independence Day star's wife, who finally addressed the widely-televised…
The first episode of Marvel Studios' Ms. Marvel paid homage to the heroes who have come before her in a special way. Iman Vellani's Kamala Khan visits a convention dedicated to the Avengers, titled AvengerCon, and the studio has now revealed some behind-the-scenes secrets about how the event was brought…
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's $50 million defamation trial may have been the most highly publicized legal battle this year, but it was certainly not the only one ensuing in Hollywood. Brad Pitt and his ex-wife, Eternals star Angelina Jolie, have also been duking it out behind the scenes, and…
The fourth season of the hit Netflix original series Stranger Things has started tremendously well with the release of its first volume. This season, however, is the first time the Duffer Brothers have split the journey into two volumes, which prompted some to assume that more changes to the series…
Fans have been loving the first part of Stranger Things season four since it was released on May 27th, with the concluding episodes to be released next month. Now, a brand-new teaser offers an intense look at what can be expected. The first part of Stranger Things season 4 was…
The following article contains minor spoilers for Episode 1 of Ms. Marvel. Marvel Studios’ latest offering Ms. Marvel has finally arrived amid much fanfare and hype, and the first episode of the highly-awaited series is the cultural representation that a large segment of the fan population has been waiting for.…
Just like many of the other young actors from the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, Sophie Turner got her big break thanks to the show. Born in 1996, Turner was still a teenager when she was cast as Sansa Stark and went on to portray the character for all…
Marvel is home to one of the most successful superhero universes in the world; it contains hundreds of different characters of various types, races, origins, and backgrounds. The heroes and villains that fill up Marvel Comics take readers on a ride of connection that allows them to relate to characters…
Amazon Prime has announced the return of Fairfax on June 10. The animated comedy follows four middle schoolers on their chase for clout. The gang endures it all: first kisses, struggles with fitting in, friendship break-ups, gaining (and maintaining) influencer status, and more. This Gen Z nightmare stars Skyler Gisondo,…
Movie fans have a lot to enjoy these days when it comes to LGBTQ+ cinema. After being marginalized for most of the 20th century, the future of cinema belongs to the rainbow flag. Media and entertainment featuring LGBTQ+ themes exploded in the 1990s, and the trend has only heightened into…
There are some horror movie villains who are so awful that fans shiver even just thinking about them. The Saw franchise's Jigsaw is brutal, Leatherface is relentless in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre films, and Freddy Krueger terrorizes teens in A Nightmare On Elm Street. While every villain is, of course,…
As all science fiction fans will know, Star Trek is one of the oldest sci-fi series that's still running. It started in 1966 and introduced multiple live-action and animated series, often with different Enterprise crews, along with many books, games, and comic books. RELATED: Inconsistencies In Pokemon Lore With a…
As a rule of thumb, when The Flash is relegated to the background of his own show, it's not a particularly good sign for the program. When earlier episodes of The Flash this season have tried to focus on other characters, the end result has been some awful television. In…
A new preview for Jordan Peele’s third horror film Nope is out and with it, the director has finally confirmed the nature of the movie’s plot, pitting its protagonists against an invisible alien threat. However, that’s about as far as Peele might be willing to go as Nope’s trailer remains…
The following contains spoilers for Ms. Marvel Episode 1, “Generation Why.”Introduced to the comic book world in 2013, Kamala Khan gets her highly anticipated Disney Plus series, fronted by newcomer Iman Vellani in the titular role of Ms. Marvel. The first episode acts largely as an introduction to the character,…
The Gang-Gang is back! Amazon Prime’s animated comedy Fairfax returns on June 10. The show, which reached critical acclaim with its debut season, follows four middle schoolers on their chase for clout. Created and executive produced by Matthew Hausfater, Aaron Buchsbaum, and Teddy Riley, this show packs on love and…
As Disney Plus rolls out another episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi, fans of the Star Wars franchise eagerly pause and observe every frame for easter eggs and references to many of the franchise call-backs over the past 45 years. In Star Wars, almost every word can be a reference. From planet…
Universal's curious new reboot film based on classic sitcom The Munsters just got its first teaser, and there's definitely a lot of love for the original at play here. But unlike the beloved comedy series, now the ghoulish family is stepping out into a more colorful world. The upcoming movie…
Ghostbusters seems to have found its second wind as a franchise thanks to a well-received recent film. So what does one do when they're on their way back to the hallowed halls of Hollywood's greats? Naturally, one creates an animated spinoff. Apparently not content to simply stick with its franchise…
In 2014, Lucasfilm rebranded the Star Wars Expanded Universe into Star Wars Legends and made it non-canon. Largely so the then-upcoming Sequel Trilogy wouldn’t contradict 30+ years of novels, videogames, comics, and more. So, Yoda swinging his lightsaber at Ivy Valentine in Soulcalibur 4 no longer happened in the main…
Fans who were hoping that Neve Campbell would reprise her role as Sidney Prescott in Scream 6 were sad to hear that won't be the case. Campbell cited financial reasons, telling fans, "I felt the offer that was presented to me did not equate to the value I have brought…
While feature film productions have the time and money to dedicate a few working days to their big action set-pieces, the limited budgets and tight shooting schedules of TV shows usually result in generic, pared-back, decidedly uncinematic action sequences. From the computer-generated CDC explosion in The Walking Dead to the…
The long-running action and horror franchises of modern cinema often have a few difficult aspects that rear their ugly head upon a rewatch. Most just try to sweep issues under the rug, but a smart entry in the franchise could directly address and solve the challenging aspects of the past.…
Kevin Feige once worked for the iconic DC Comics. As many are aware, Feige is heavily responsible for the success of the iconic Marvel Studios films that have graced the theaters in recent years. Marvel Studios is currently on what is widely known as Phase 4, which is saying a…
Jurassic World Dominion star DeWanda Wise portrays pilot Kayla Watts in the upcoming threequel. Now, she recently provided some clarity regarding her sudden exit from Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel. Before Wise signed on to Jurassic World Dominion, she was most known for her groundbreaking role in the Spike Lee acclaimed…
Middle-earth has many powers at work, most of them defying comprehension. Among the more intriguing are the Maiar. These beings are pivotal to events not just in The Lord of the Rings, but in all of the fantasy world's history. What's sad is that their influence likely goes unnoticed by…
Top Gun: Maverick may be having absolute blast at the box office since its premiere, but it turns out Tom Cruise's winning charm goes beyond movie theaters. Recent data shows the original Top Gun is edging out current streaming heavy hitters like Stranger Things and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Oddly enough, this…
The Midnight Gospel, Netflix's adult animated podcast series, has been canceled after only one season as, despite the high praise garnered by its eight episodes, it’s been the latest show to bite the dust as part of Netflix's current managerial transformation. Unlike any other podcast or animated series for that…
Only weeks after completing its first season, Tokyo Vice has been renewed for its second season at HBO Max. This slow-burning but dark and gritty crime drama stars Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe with a supporting ensemble who all give masterclass performances. It's no wonder that season 2 received an…
While Sony’s Morbius movie might not have enjoyed as much financial success as the studio hoped, they are moving full steam ahead on other movies set in their universe of Spider-Man heroes and villains. In addition to Morbius, Kraven the Hunter is filming, and Madame Web is in development. With…
Early reactions for Jurassic World Dominion spoke of a divisive film, ranging from those who see it as the perfect way to close off an already unimpressive trilogy to others easily considering it the worse film in the franchise’s history, however, while the movie more accurately falls somewhere in between,…
Following the conclusion of the Infinity Saga with Avengers: Endgame, the MCU continues to expand at a quick rate, with more characters and stories being introduced. With Disney Plus' Ms. Marvel putting the spotlight on a young new hero, fans have been wondering when the series fits in the cinematic…
It appears Julia Garner has her next acting gig lined up following Ozark's conclusion. After getting her big break as an actress on the Netflix hit series, she may have just landed an even bigger break now that she has been offered the role of the legendary singer Madonna in…
Horror fans are familiar with Blumhouse's production model of keeping budgets low and typically between $3 million and $5 million. The idea is that even if a film doesn't make a ton of money at the box office, a profit can still be made. Many films have done very well,…
As technology continues its steady march forward, movies adopt new techniques for filming. Old movies, meanwhile, make the leap forward to better, more realistic formats, jumping from VHS to DVD or DVD to Blu-ray. Grainy film is replaced with crisp digital images, and while some connoisseurs may prefer the old…
Showtime’s Yellowjackets became a smash hit after premiering in November of 2021, capturing the attention of critics and audiences alike with every episode. The show tells the story of a high school girls' soccer team and their coaches whose plane crashes in the remote wilderness in 1996. The show splits…
The Season 47 finale of Saturday Night Live aired in May and marks a turning point for the show. Longtime cast members like Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson made their departures alongside Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney. However, this season finale also marked the end of what was a very…
Doctor Who has been on the air for almost sixty years, amassing an impressive 862 episodes (and counting) on television since it began way back in 1963. Over the decades, the show has unleashed a host of enduring villains upon the public, tailor-made to haunt their nightmares. From Daleks and…
Warner Bros. has unveiled the first official trailer for its highly-anticipated DC film Black Adam, which looks to hit theaters soon in the coming months. The brand-new film will star Dwayne Johnson as the emblematic god-like figure and comes from director Jaume Collet-Serra, who previously worked with Johnson on Disney's…
When it comes to candy, gummy bears are far from the apex predator at movie theaters, and with Jurassic World Dominion releasing this week, long-time candy confectionary Trolli has some special edition gummies coming out along with the chance for fans to win a nearly half a ton’s worth of…
Warning! Spoilers ahead for episode 4 of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Lucasfilm’s latest Star Wars streaming series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, is past the middle of its six-episode run. At this point in most Star Wars or Marvel-based Disney+ shows, there have usually been a couple of duds that let down the consistency of…
Prior to WWE's Hell in a Cell pay-per-view this past weekend, NXT, the company's developmental brand held its own special event. On June 4, NXT had its third In Your House event. The title was previously utilized by WWF in the mid-90s before it was brought back for the developmental…
Netflix has just released the first exclusive clip from Chris Hemsworth's upcoming sci-fi thriller Spiderhead, and it’s equal parts engrossing and terrifying. The video was revealed during the streaming giant’s Netflix Geeked Week 2022, a week dedicated to upcoming projects. Hemsworth himself introduced the scene with a special message for…
It seemed rather obvious that both Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix would be involved in the Joker sequel, and now we've got our first glimpse of what that might turn out to be. We also have potential proof of what the name of the sequel will be. Phillips released a…
A good ending is hard to pull off. It is also one of the most important aspects of an excellently executed story. If everything else is compelling but the ending drops the ball, it brings down the whole experience. The films below fall into a certain, special category. RELATED: Games…
Blumhouse is associated with some of the greatest horror movies of the last little while. Get Out (2017), Freaky (2020), and Sinister (2015) are a just a few of the company's releases that audiences have been enjoying. Blumhouse also has some famous franchises to its name, from Paranormal Activity to…
Horror fans are interested in Blumhouse's production model, with movie budgets sitting around $5 million and sometimes as low as $3 million. Jason Blum told Nightmare Magazine that he was inspired by how he put out Paranormal Activity and began using that model for other films. Blum said, "I love…
Neve Campbell will not be returning for Scream 6 due to what she deemed to be an inadequate pay offer. The long-lasting Ghostface victim shared with fans that while she is sad to say goodbye, she must take a stand against pay inequality. In the original 1996 Scream film created…
With Xolo Maridueña set to play Jaime Reyes in the live-action Blue Beetle movie, many general viewers will be experiencing the character for the first time. Blue Beetle is a bit of a cult-favorite superhero who only recently rose in popularity thanks to his presence in animation and video games…
The Jurassic Park film series has been one of cinema's most beloved franchises, as the original 1993 box office hit would spawn five successful sequels. But all good things must come to an end, and Jurassic World Dominion looks to conclude the franchise on a high note. Now, the first…
It’s been quite some time since Avengers: Endgame was first released, but MCU fans are still buzzing about the Mad Titan, Thanos. He appeared in post credit scenes and was mentioned by other characters for roughly six years before he finally made his official, big-time debut in Avengers: Infinity War,…
A convincing British accent can be surprisingly difficult for American actors, considering the vast differences between British and American English. One reason may be that British actors more often come over to the USA to start a career in Hollywood, rather than the other way around. Another reason for this…
After winning the defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard, Johnny Depp has become a social media star. From memes including Heard to clips of Depp's lawyers sharing a bowl of candy, social media users loved every bit of the six-week-long trial. Depp is now honing that power on one…
A new lawsuit filed in California is now the perfect excuse for some to brush up on their Top Gun history, as the family of the author behind the article that inspired the franchise is seeking reparations over alleged copyright infringement, as well as an injunction looking to stop current…
People have always been captivated by historical movies, and it's unlikely this will ever change. These films sweep audiences back in time, offering the opportunity to visit times long gone and meet people who formed history. However, they don't often allow the audience to learn accurate details about that history.…
Amazon Prime Video has revealed the first teaser trailer for the upcoming television adaptation of A League of Their Own. The new series from Broad City star Abbi Jacobson is an adaptation of the original 1992 film of the same name. Set to Stevie Nicks' instantly recognizable hit song "Edge…
20th Century Studios has released brand-new footage from its upcoming film Prey, which will premiere in August on the Hulu streaming platform. The fresh look at the fast arriving Predator prequel showcases a familiar predatory antagonist with the power to instill an immobilizing atmosphere of fear in those who unsuspectingly…
The heroes that make up the DC Universe are some of the best to ever be created. Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman all stand at the apex of what heroes strive to be. The triumphs of the holy trinity of DC Comics have spawned a never-ending lineage of new heroes…
A new trailer for Sony's upcoming action film, Bullet Train, has been released by the studio. The film is directed by David Leitch, who has experience with directing action films that include Deadpool 2, Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw, and Atomic Blonde. Sony's upcoming action film is an…
The Sonic Screwdriver remains one of the most iconic pieces of pop culture associated with Doctor Who, especially since the Sonic Screwdriver practically represents the Doctor to some extent alongside the TARDIS. A knick-knack with various uses, the Sonic Screwdriver can use soundwaves to do all manner of crazy things…
Superman is an icon for many comic book fans. Zack Snyder even started his universe with this heroic fighter in his well-done Man of Steel film, and now it looks like this character may be the saving grace for DC and Warner Bros. It's no secret that DC is going…
Gaming fans know that fear and they’ve known it since the first goofy footage depicting the live-action S.T.A.R.S. forces entered the mansion in the Arklay woods in the opening to the smash hit Resident Evil way back in 1996. From that time on live-action takes on the zombie-shooting franchise have…
Massacre. Bloodbath. Slaughter. These are the words that Screenwriting Twitter used to describe the wave of cancellations on The CW. It was an unprecedented move for the network, which has a sixteen-year history of renewing shows without regard to relevance or ratings—sustaining series even after they were forgotten by viewers.…
Marvel Studios can be criticized for a number of reasons, but often what draws the most ire from casual viewers and fans alike is the sameness found across projects. The Marvel house style has become a sticking point for years, and it's more than fair to point it out. However,…
Iman Vellani is making her highly anticipated MCU debut soon. The breakout star is set to play the titular heroine of Kamala Khan in Marvel Studios' next live-action Disney Plus series. Now, Ms. Marvel directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (Bad Boys for Life) have recently compared what their…
Black Adam won’t be heading to theaters until late October, but its star Dwayne Johnson can sure hype up fans by teasing an incoming trailer with some beautiful artwork that, while drastically different from the movie’s style, does promise to give the DCEU a much-needed breath of fresh air. Johnson's…
The Obi-Wan Kenobi show has finally dropped, and one of the more anticipated figures is a Jedi hunter known as the Grand Inquisitor. At first glance, he may seem like a Sith thug: standard fare in Star Wars. Killing him prematurely certainly doesn't do much to change that impression. However,…
Season one of Amazon Prime's The Wilds was an immediate success back in 2020. Created by Sarah Streicher, the series sees a group of teenage girls become castaways when the plane that's supposed to take them to a Hawaiin retreat crashes on a remote island. As the girls adjust to…
The Harry Potter franchise is chock-full of amazing magic and powerful spells used throughout the wizarding world. Anybody who is fortunate enough to receive a letter from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry will be given the chance to learn incredible magic that can benefit their lives greatly. RELATED: The…
It seems like Chris Hemsworth's God of Thunder will not be reuniting with his hammer Mjolnir any time soon based on a new Thor: Love and Thunder clip released by Marvel Studios. The first extended clip from the much-awaited film was revealed during the MTV Movie & TV Awards, and…
Horror fans, rejoice. Netflix released the first look at three of the most exciting and scary projects to come from acclaimed directors Tim Burton, Guillermo del Toro, and Mike Flanagan as part of the platform's Geeked Week. Geeked Week is a five-day virtual event that runs from June 6 to…
Walt Disney Animation Studios now presents a journey “past space and time to a place of infinite mystery” in its upcoming animated film titled Strange World. The mystical journey of Disney's Strange World comes from Don Hall (Big Hero 6, Raya and the Last Dragon) and Qui Nguyen (Raya and…
Borat 2 star Maria Bakalova will be featured in a role in the upcoming Marvel Studios sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Bakalova is best known for her breakout performance in the 2020 sequel, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, in which she played the title character's daughter. Before landing the Guardians…
Sadly, Kate McKinnon's time as a cast member on Saturday Night Live has come to an end following the Season 47 finale. The comedian joined the cast in 2012 and quickly became one of the show's standout performers. She gained early recognition for her impressions of Justin Bieber and Ruth…
The galactic space adventures of Guardians of the Galaxy fan-favorite Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel) are set to live on in his own Disney Plus series, and it’s coming very soon. Guardians of the Galaxy introduced fans to a whole new team of heroes, but the adorable Groot stole the…
The first official teaser for the Hunger Games prequel, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has been released. Lionsgate's The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes follows the story of the tenth annual Games, where an 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing to be a mentor…
Marvel Studios is adamant about reminding fans of the new series Ms. Marvel. In the past few days, new posters, scenes, and multiple teaser trailers have been released to mark a countdown to the premiere date. Now, the latest trailer released by the studio features a nod to some of…
Actor Dermot Mulroney has officially been cast in Paramount's Scream 6. This will be the sixth film in the series and a direct sequel to the 2022 film. Prior to Scream 6, Mulroney had a lengthy career acting in film and television. He's best known for starring alongside Julia Roberts…
Many people think of overblown budgets and many expensive special effects when somebody mentions science fiction movies. It's true that this movie genre is often more expensive than others since it doesn't have to be set in the current world. Instead, it works with elements and inventions that don't exist.…
Following the success of Joker both at the box office and among critics, it would make sense that Warner Bros. would want to work more with Todd Phillips. Unfortunately, in DC's case, it's actually not that simple with Phillips. When it was clear that Kevin Feige knew what he was…
Warning: This review contains spoilers for season 3, episode 7 of Barry. After last week’s bombshell cliffhanger ending, the penultimate episode of Barry’s third season had a lot to live up to. But against all odds, “candy a**es,” directed by Bill Hader and written by Liz Sarnoff, manages it. Following…
This article contains spoilers for Stranger Things Season 4 Vol. 1The fourth season of Stranger Things, which debuted in late May, features one of the most sinister villains in the series yet: an evil entity named Vecna, who resides in the Upside Down and preys on his victim's biggest fears…
Godzilla may have returned to theaters last year but now the world’s first kaiju is coming back in a wholly different form after Toho International Inc. announced a re-release of the second season of a rather obscure Godzilla anime series from the 70s premiering for free on the monster’s own…
After its pilot was released all the way back in 2007 as a Nicktoons short on Nickelodeon, Adventure Time finally began its journey in 2010 as an iconic Cartoon Network series that attracted audiences of all ages, despite being aimed at children. RELATED: The Most Breathtaking Visuals In Cartoons Over…
Board games have been a pillar of human togetherness since ancient history. Even in modern times, some specific brands of tabletop family games have become staples of pop culture. Games like Monopoly, Clue, and even Mouse Trap are commonplace in most American households, perfect for rainy days or quiet afternoons…
Recently at 2022's CinemaCon, director Greta Gerwig revealed the first look of her live-action Barbie movie. The movie stars The Suicide Squad actress Margot Robbie as Barbie, Ryan Gosling as Ken, and a range of other celebrities including America Ferrara, Emma Mackey, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, and Michael Cera. While…
In Martin Scorsese’s 2004 Howard Hughes biopic The Aviator, one scene probed the boundaries of 1940s screen standards. In the scene, Hughes (Leonardo DiCaprio) presents enlarged stills of actresses’ cleavage from various movies of the time, to which his ‘expert’ applies calipers—to demonstrate to censors that his movie is no…
While some fans are still wondering whether more Jurassic Park films could possibly make their way to the big screen following the release of Jurassic World Dominion, it appears the upcoming adventure will mark the end for the entire franchise, according to star Chris Pratt. After two successful box office…
Since the early days of Marvel Comics, the creators behind the empire brought figures of myth and legend into their stories of modern heroes. The figures once worshipped as gods by thousands of real humans have been a part of genre entertainment since the beginning, but their role in modern…
The electric atmosphere that permeates the Star Wars fandom has been particularly active lately, especially thanks to all the big updates going around. With a real focus on fan favorites lately, it looks as though lovers of the franchise have plenty to look forward to in the next couple of…
There is a rather blatant influence from Wonder Woman when it comes to the design of Queen Maeve from the controversial comic book series, The Boys. Since the series is designed to offer a satirical take on the superhero genre, it’s no surprise that the leading woman of DC Comics’…
The John Wick series has always been a pretty rough time for Keanu Reeves' title character. Whether it involves losing his house, his dog, or his own blood, there's an overarching theme of loss throughout the whole thing. But how much influence does Reeves himself have with the series? After…
There have been many articles written and guesses made about the true nature of the character Tom Bombadil in the Lord of the Rings, and his wife Goldberry. These two are presented very mysteriously by Tolkien in his famous work, and it is never quite revealed what they actually are,…
Even though Spider-Man has been lent back to Marvel, Sony Pictures is still intent on making its own live-action Spider-Verse. Sadly, however, the company has been doing it without Spider-Man himself, and the resulting movies haven’t been all that good. Morbius was the nadir of the ‘SSU’ (Sony Spider-Man Universe),…
When Disney fired Fred Savage from The Wonder Years reboot over allegations of inappropriate conduct and abuse, that was a blow knowing his expertise in recapturing the show he once starred in. However, it appears those working on the show are ready to move forward without him, no matter how…
Whilst it may not be the greatest Batman film of all time, Batman Returns did great things for both DC comics, cinematic Batman films, and cinema in general. Many fans will spend their time arguing which of Michael Keaton's Batman roles is the better one, but both of them complement…
Superheroes are supposed to be the good guys that protect people from villains and represent the values that society upholds. Yet, that's not exactly the case with The Seven. In The Boys, the most powerful superhero team is largely made up of morally bankrupt individuals who primarily think of themselves,…
With all the hype and hubbub surrounding the organically multiplying collection of Star Wars shows coming out, it almost seems like it would be impossible for any info leak to trump what people already know. Featuring tons of the worst-kept secrets this side of Marvel, upcoming shows like Ahsoka almost…
A reality TV show can take on a variety of different forms. Not everything has to be a survivalist drama where someone gets kicked out of the treehouse on a tropical island every week. Some reality TV shows are based on improv comedy routines, quirky contests, compelling stories, and important…
The draw of most action films are fast-paced fights and battles, but most still manage to end with the good guy standing and the bad guy dead. The alternative, though rare, shocking, and often depressing, can still be a ton of fun in the right context. The most common downer…
Much of the talk surrounding Matt Reeves' The Batman is about how the film would compare to other classic Batman adaptations, particularly Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. Now, The Dark Knight trilogy writer David S. Goyer has shared his honest thoughts about the caped crusader's latest film. Goyer, who worked…
There are many themes in the Lord of the Rings that speak about what it means to return home, whether that is to a place, like Bag End and his armchair is for Bilbo, or whether that is to a calling, like finally taking up the throne of Gondor and…
Following Chadwick Boseman's tragic passing in August 2020, the Black Panther sequel left many fans, cast, and crew wondering where the story would be headed next and if it would even continue. As the now titled Black Panther: Wakanda Forever nears the end of filming, star Martin Freeman has shared…
Rancors have been present in the Star Wars universe for almost the entirety of the franchise's long history, first appearing in Return of the Jedi (1983). Rancors have seen their lore revitalized in recent years, with appearances in The Clone Wars, The Bad Batch, and The Book of Boba Fett…
After an impressive first season that continued expanding the Marvel Cinematic Universe in cosmic directions, Loki season 2 looks like it will see the God of Mischief return for an even more bizarre, thrilling adventure. What gets even more exciting is that the whole cast will be returning, as confirmed…
Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe shows the world of Marvel growing more vast and chaotic. Films like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and shows like Loki have introduced the existence of the multiverse. On the other hand, political and criminal intrigue continue to grow with The…
Some characters look more like mascots designed to sell toys and merchandise than actual 3-dimensional personalities, but looks can be deceiving. Sometimes the adorable, lovable, marketable face of a franchise actually stands above the rest of the project as a groundbreaking example of a writing topic so many get wrong.…
Marvel merchandising has produced tens of billions of dollars in terms of revenue for Disney since 2010, and it’s no wonder why so many people want to own a piece of the MCU. However, a new auction planned for next month is offering fans with very deep pockets the opportunity…
The Boys has been a tremendous hit for Amazon Prime Video with both critics and viewers. One character that has caught the attention of many people is The Deep, played by Chance Crawford. This character continues the show's theme of satirical DC Comics heroes, with The Deep being The Seven’s…
The Gundam Franchise is arguably the most successful Mecha franchise in the world. All over the world, Gundam has made leaps and bounds of success in multiple genres, including toys, video games, and even virtual reality. Gundam has come a long way from its beginnings and has spawned entire universes…
The teen drama series Euphoria, directed by Sam Levinson, follows the lives of multiple unique characters as they navigate adolescence. The series documents how the choices one makes, along with the actions one takes, can have long-lasting effects on a person's life, especially when judgemental classmates are perpetually observing. RELATED:…
International cinema has been booming these past few years for wide American audiences. But for the most part, many international hits still barely make a dent in the domestic box-office, which is a shame as some of the best cinema has to offer can be found outside of the United…
With the release date for the Rings of Power creeping closer and closer, anticipating fans have several questions about the show swirling around their minds. There are, of course, several small questions and plenty of curiosity around what the show will be like, but some questions seem more essential to…
This year so far has seen plenty of exciting releases from Marvel Studios, and despite some speculation surrounding the highly anticipated Black Panther sequel being pushed back to 2023, it looks like the return to Wakanda is still on track for 2022, says Disney CEO Bob Chapek. Black Panther: Wakanda…
Every major hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes with a crew of allies that are integral to their solo outings and would be sorely missed by their fans. Some of these secondary characters stick to their universe while others maintain a presence in team-ups, but only one seems to…
Movies are great, but they can't express the lore and exposition the same way a book does. Tolkien's vast universe stretches well beyond Peter Jackson's vision of Middle-earth and includes several characters that are so epic in scope that they have yet to appear on film. RELATED: Lord Of The…
In the world of film and television, all it takes is a single performance to change an actor's career forever. For Sadie Sink, her breakthrough moment may have arrived in the fourth season of Stranger Things, with many viewers claiming that her recent work is nothing short of Emmy-worthy. The…
Films about filmmaking can be surprisingly engaging. Behind the blather about shot composition, editing, and getting actors on their marks, there can be a good subject for drama. Pompo The Cinéphile capitalized on this with its story about the titular movie producer tasking her colleague, Gene Fini, to turn a…
With all the new shows and movies coming out from the superhero, Star Wars, and other similarly bombastic areas of the entertainment world, one wouldn't be blamed for not remembering that there's a proper prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road still on its way. Don't worry, though. Director George Miller…
An overinflated budget is never a substitute for artistic vision, creative voice, and pure love for the medium. Sometimes a smaller and stranger project manages to outmaneuver all the biggest moneymakers in the medium at a game they started. There are countless moments in which a superhero enters one big…
Stranger Things season 4 introduced fans to a new main character named Argyle, a pizza deliver boy and friend of Jonathan. Now, Surfer Boy Pizza is now available in select Walmart stores. The pizza shop, which made its first appearance in volume one of Stranger Things season 4, is now…
As one of the most twisted, powerful, and violent characters created by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, Homelander gives The Boys quite the adversary. This series presents the Supe as a satirical, grotesquely violent version of Superman, both in comics and live-action. RELATED: The Boys Presents: Diabolical - Every Episode…
Batman is considered the world's greatest detective, and one of the best and most popular superheroes of all time. However, while Batman has been immensely successful in film, there is a certain flaw in each of the superhero's movie adaptations. This could be due to the fact that various filmmakers…
The latest season of Stranger Things premiered a few days ago, and it has been topping the Netflix popularity charts globally ever since. But, even though fans finally reconnected with their favorite characters, they have to wait longer to see how the season ends, with the much-awaited fourth season being…
Charlize Theron’s name is well familiar to most movie fans since Theron is one of the most celebrated and talented actresses of her generation. Born in South Africa in 1975, Theron studied ballet and also worked as a model. However, she’s best known for her acting work which started after…
Geopolitics is a very complex game, but Top Gun: Maverick is definitely taking a cultural stance in the perpetual tussle between China and Taiwan after news that Maverick's iconic leather jacket remains unaltered in the sequel, thus eliciting an extra warm reception for Tom Cruise's latest blockbuster in the latter…
As Top: Gun Maverick shows, sometimes reality has a huge effect on the shape certain works of fiction take. It's pretty easy to let current events shape a narrative, after all, and doing so can make the whole experience feel that much more relevant. However, sometimes those influences are on…
The Orville is odd duck. On the surface, it seems like a spoof of Star Trek, but that's an oversimplification. In contrast to Seth MacFarlane's other work, it tends more towards loving homage than outright parody. In fact, fans might be shocked to discover how faithful it is. The Orville…
New worlds, distant futures, species grappling with their own unsustainable advancements, handcrafted sentient life: these new frontiers are the perfect venues to shock the audience. Mankind has an impressive ability to weave the most unexpected vision of technology's impact on their own advancement, which often loops back around and shocks…
The Boys mainly focuses on the relationship between Hughie Campbell and Billy Butcher. After Hughie’s girlfriend is killed by A-Train, a superhero, Hughie is recruited by Butcher to join The Boys, and enact revenge on the Supes that go too far or have wronged them. Throughout the comic’s run, Garth…
With the recent release of Stranger Things 4, fans have many theories circulating. Now, after watching volume 1, many fans are asking questions about the sexuality of Will Byers, and actor Noah Schnapp is weighing in. Stranger Things, which has been streaming on Netflix for four seasons, tells the story…
Throughout the tumultuous six-week defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, fans have subjected Jason Momoa's every move to microscopic examination. Given the overwhelming public outrage toward Heard and the fact that he is directly affiliated with her by profession, his followers are naturally curious about where he truly…
Sometimes, there’s nothing better than settling down and feeding the gray matter with a good documentary. Except that can feel difficult to do with bumf like Ancient Aliens running around. Is it really difficult to learn how ancient civilizations built their monuments and lived their lives without injecting little gray…
There are two major players in the horror movie game: A24 and Blumhouse. John Hodges, David Fenkel and Daniel Katz founded A24 in 2012 and Jason Blum started his company in 2000. Both are famous and beloved for putting out well-done and discussion-worthy scary movies, and when fans see new…
Horror fans were excited to revisit Haddonfield, Illinois with Halloween (2018) and Halloween Kills (2021). Even if fans don't agree with every plot point or character decision, and even if these two films didn't feel completely satisfying, being part of Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Michael Myers's world again…
The Bob’s Burgers Movie is a mouthful of a name. Another thing that is a mouthful is the number of funny quotes in the movie. This should come as no surprise to fans of the original cartoon. That entire series has jokes upon jokes that have been spread online through…
Michael Bay may not be considered the best filmmaker of his generation, but he is definitely one of the most entertaining and energetic directors in Hollywood. From action thrillers like The Rock, to massive box office franchises such as Transformers and Bad Boys, Bay is an expert when it comes…
Brad Pitt's Bullet Train drives into theaters this summer, and it seems like the promotional journey for the much-awaited action-comedy is picking up steam. However, Sandra Bullock's Maria Beetle has been missing in action, until now. After her phone conversation with Pitt's Ladybug was featured in the first trailer, a…
Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam is finally on track for an October release, and along with the excitement for the upcoming trailer release, the actor and his social media followers have something else to celebrate. The official Funko Pop! collection for the film has been revealed, and it features vinyl figures…
It appears Morbius may very well turn out to be the hit Sony always wanted it to be, just not in the way they would have wanted it to be. In spite of the film being poorly received by critics and getting an underwhelming box office return, Morbius has apparently…
Comic books are an extremely varied and interesting medium that occasionally generates groundbreaking narrative decisions and world-changing characters, but they are far from perfect. Though the superhero attained its initial fame as a concept from the paneled page, the cinema is the current medium most fans expect to see classics…
One of the best things about the Bob’s Burgers cartoon is its colorful cast of characters. The music is also an iconic part of the show. The Bob's Burgers Movie highlights some of the classic characters like Rudy, Mr. Frond, Mort, and many others. They take a backseat to the…
All Elite Wrestling athlete Kenny Marquez, commonly known by his ring name Jake Atlas, was recently arrested and charged with domestic battery after an incident with his partner prompted the police to initially detain him in Orange County, Florida. 27-year-old Atlas, who is openly gay, started his wrestling career by…
In pop culture, there are two aging powerful wizards that are considered by many to rank among the most powerful fictional characters of all time. One of these characters is Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts who has proven his skills as a wizard time and time again. He might be…
The Museum of the Moving Image has announced its latest exhibition, Living with The Walking Dead, which will run from June 25 through January 1. The Astoria-based museum will explore the origins, production, fandom, and impact of the long-running AMC series The Walking Dead, which currently boasts two spin-off series…
It has been a long wait for Dwayne Johnson for his film Black Adam to come to fruition, but it’s finally almost time for the global release. The first official trailer drops on June 8, and the actor cannot seem to contain his excitement. He has been promoting the trailer…
Star Wars: The Bad Batch was enough of a hit for Disney Plus that it's long been known that it was going to be getting a second season. Now, it appears that the official release date for season 2 of the animated Star Wars series has been announced. Star Wars:…
Ms. Marvel premieres on Disney Plus in just a few days, and to increase the hype of the already much-awaited series, Marvel Studios has released an exclusive clip featuring Iman Vellani's Kamala Khan. Fans have already seen glimpses of her obsession for Captain Marvel in the trailers, including her dressing…
A couple of relics from the '90s are finally getting their much-anticipated comeback now that a new trailer for Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe has been released, with the duos’ second movie set to land on Paramount Plus later this month. Beavis and Butt-Head first became famous during the…
Bob’s Burgers has been on the air for 12 seasons now. The last one just wrapped up in time for The Bob’s Burgers Movie to premiere. It’s almost like a second finale for Season 12. The road to a film has been long. Comparatively, The Simpsons took 19 seasons before…
Antonio Campos, director of the Netflix film The Devil All the Time, has created the latest true-crime story for HBO. The crime drama entitled The Staircase has an all-star cast that consists of Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Sophie Turner, Michael Stuhlbarg, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Olivia DeJonge, Dane DeHaan, Odessa Young, Rosemarie…
2021's Dune brought Frank Herbert's influential sci-fi novel to the big screen for a second time, proving that interest in the genre has not waned in recent years. Thanks to the rise of streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, people can access classic and modern movies at the click…
Stranger Things Season 4 has finally been released and fans are busily binge-watching the seven episodes while many eagerly await the final two coming at the beginning of July. While the fourth season has been praised hugely by fans for many of the plot lines, several particular moments have caught…
Morbius was released on April 1st to middling box office returns, substantial critical derision, and general fan disinterest. Despite this, the film's name has been trending on Twitter for days and most comic book movie fans can't turn to their social media without seeing the immortal phrase "It's Morbin' Time".…
The Bob's Burgers Movie is doing better than some may have expected since any cartoon going to the big screen will attract some skepticism. Was now the time for a movie? Does it enhance the plot of the cartoon or is it just a longer episode? RELATED: Best Animated Movies…
All eyes are hyper-focused on Amber Heard and her legal team now that a verdict has been reached in the libel case between her and Johnny Depp. The jury, which ruled against the Aquaman actress earlier this week, ordered her to pay $10.4 million dollars in damages to her ex-husband…
The Star Wars series is renowned for its meaningful messages and captivating quotes. In a story where the power of light is on the verge of being engulfed by the forces of darkness, it is necessary for a few inspirational lines to be exchanged between characters. RELATED: Questions About Obi-Wan…
Netflix has been growing steadily ever since its inception back in 1997. Although the company started out as a DVD-rental service (a fact that some younger viewers might not be aware of), it's since grown into one of the most widely-known and beloved streaming services on the Internet. With millions…
In this era of streaming services, we are seeing blockbuster movies not take too long to be available on that platform following their theatrical. It appears that the latest film installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, is the latest to follow this trend.…
Making art from the halls of one of the most dominant and all-consuming companies in media history is increasingly a losing battle. How can something stamped with the branding of the company that's eaten anything hope to make commentary about the world that it is increasingly claiming full control over?…
Better Call Saul may be coming to an end this summer, but that does not necessarily mean we are done with the characters who have played a role in how good the show has turned out. Rhea Seehorn confirmed that we could be seeing more of Kim Wexler in the…
Cartoons are traditionally funny and comedy-orientated and when they break away from that mold for even a couple of seconds, it tends to provide talked about and memorable moments. It isn't always necessary for cartoons to write deeply emotional scenes, but when written well they tend to be beautiful and…
Considering that half of 2022 is still ahead, it’s difficult to say what the future will bring. With so many new movies scheduled to premiere from June to December, either in cinemas or on streaming services, the viewers are bound to find new favorites while other movies will fly under…
Brand-new information surrounding Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, the upcoming horror movie based off of A.A. Milne's famous book series, reveals that the film will feature a scene in which Pooh and Piglet end up eating Eeyore. The very first theatrical release that kick-started the iconic Winnie the Pooh…
As part of the company’s efforts to minimize the impact of its halted growth and a sudden loss of subscribers, Netflix started testing out anti-password sharing measures in some experimental markets. However, a recent report suggests those trials are not going too well for the world's largest streaming service. News…
Upon its release, Die Hard became an instant classic. On top of being a well-made action flick in itself, the film defied action conventions at the time by placing a relatable hero placed in a situation far over his head. As a result, it left viewers on the edge of…
As she gears up for the debut of her introduction into the MCU, Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani reveals that she doesn’t want to meet Robert Downey Jr., otherwise known as Iron Man. Ms. Marvel is just the latest addition to the many Marvel Studios series already featured on Disney…
Film and TV adaptations of popular books always seem to be a big topic of discussion, especially after the boom that happened in the early and mid-2010s. YA books in particular reached a certain height of popularity and were being adapted left and right, usually to mixed results. Film adaptations…
While Warner Bros. has high hopes for the upcoming Flash film, it has been revealed that it would be nearly impossible to replace actor Ezra Miller. Miller, who has portrayed the film adaptation of The Flash since Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), has been caught in many recent…
Iman Vellani, star of the highly anticipated Ms. Marvel series, has recently revealed that Chris Pratt offered his support and advice when it came to the preparation process for her role. Set to soon join Disney Plus' ever-growing list of MCU shows, Ms. Marvel will follow the story of Kamala…
People can be pretty picky about what movies they watch. This can range from genre or general preference to the length of the movies. However, there is another specific thing based on which people decide to watch a movie, visuals. This is especially true when it comes to anime. Related:…
David Cronenberg is a legendary Canadian filmmaker who has had a long career of successful and sometimes controversial films. Most known for pioneering the "body horror" genre, Cronenberg often explores violence and mutilation usually mixed with some science fiction. RELATED: Brandon Cronenberg's Possessor Expands Upon his Father's Sci-Fi Legacy His…
As Under the Banner of Heaven draws to a close, its cast surely brings their A-game. The near hour and a half runtime of the finale delivers the closure the series needed. From the strong performances from Andrew Garfield, Gil Birmingham, Wyatt Russell, Sam Worthington, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Denise Gough,…
Unfortunately, the racist harassment from certain bigots in the Star Wars fanbase has reached a point where Moses Ingram of Obi-Wan Kenobi is clearly being affected by it. Now, Ewan McGregor has become the latest to speak out against such hateful comments. Because the Star Wars fanbase is as big…
Marvel Studios is reportedly looking at some of the biggest names in Hollywood to direct the highly anticipated upcoming Fantastic Four movie. Now, the studio has assembled a long list of potential candidates to direct the film. Kevin Feige first announced that they would be pursuing a Fantastic Four movie…
In its third season, The Boys still occupies an odd space in the pop culture landscape: a project that both satirizes superheroes and embraces their stories. That's not to say the show is getting to be stale; far from it. Within the first episode of the season, fans are given…
So far, 2022 has delivered many great movies that could end up ranking among the year’s best. The Northman is an epic Viking revenge thriller with both John Wick-style action and poignant philosophical themes. X injects some much-needed terror back into the stale slasher genre while deconstructing its tropes and…
It may have taken years for Hawkeye to take the spotlight, but now it seems like Clint Barton could finally be getting his due after a slight tweak in Disney's websites hinted at Marvel Studios' archery master getting another season alongside his apprentice, Kate Bishop. Up to this point, Loki…
When it came to the old original Star Trek series, some of the best installments in any season was when there were some hijinks afoot. In fact, even the more recent versions of the franchise showed that some of the absolute most fun episodes are when the crew goes on…
The Star Wars franchise is renowned for its creation and incorporation of the lightsaber, a sword-like weapon with a laser in place of a blade. It is arguably the most iconic weapon present in the series, but it is not an easily obtainable means of defense for those untrained in…
Johnny Depp may have won his libel case against Amber Heard, but will it be enough to make him a sought-after name in Hollywood again? Many fans are still clinging to the hope that he will return to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise as his beloved character, Captain Jack…
Stranger Things 4 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated shows of the year, and its release garnered positive reviews from fans and critics alike. The eight-minute sneak peek into the Hawkins lab premiered on YouTube a couple of days before the season opening, and it brought back the magic…
The concept of the multiverse is certainly having a moment. With Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the MCU is finally embracing a core trope of both Marvel and DC Comics—one which offers nearly endless possibilities for future exploration. It is not hard to see the appeal of multiverses…
Fans have been waiting for Twisted Metal to be adapted from the hit crash-n-smash video game series about vehicular mayhem ever since it first came out in the long, long ago of the mid-1990s when it first debuted. When the series became a mega-seller, having shifted some 5,000,000 copies by…
Stranger Things has been causing a stir among horror fans since 2016 and has arguably been the most successful series in this genre since American Horror Story. With a long list of awards under its belt, Stranger Things has released the first part of Season 4, and fans are eager…
Obi-Wan Kenobi has once again exploded the internet with the third episode of the show streaming on Disney Plus. The series has already broken Disney Plus records, and with the latest episode, more will be on the way. The episode features the return of Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, turned…
In seventy years, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings has been established time and again as the gold standard of fantasy literature. The world of Middle Earth is so thoroughly built, its lore so richly developed, that readers cannot help but be swept away by its mythology and its…
From fantastic gay movies like Doukyuusei to manga like The Bride Was A Boy, Japan is no stranger to amazing queer representation in media and stories. This extends to anime series as well with shows like Yuri on Ice (which has a movie in the works) and Revolutionary Girl Utena…
For a multimedia empire built entirely around superhero fiction, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has tackled a surprising number of different genres in its history. Their TV efforts often divide their time between superhero action and the hero's regular life, which sometimes includes more classic TV fare like private detectives, businessmen,…
The Staircase, the latest true-crime miniseries from HBO has all the makings to be a late addition to the Emmy race this year. The true-crime series is a dramatized presentation of the investigation into the death of Kathleen Peterson in late 2001, and the documentary made to chronicle the progression…
One of the most amazing strengths of J.R.R. Tolkien’s works is the variety of amazing characters and races that are brought to life by his stories. Since Peter Jackson released his adaptation of the Fellowship of the Ring back in 2001, hobbits have lived within the hearts of many fans…
Our Flag Means Death, HBO Max's pirate comedy, has just been renewed for a second season on the first day of Pride Month after the show enjoyed a successful run throughout its first 10 episodes back in March. The HBO Max show’s first season, starring Rhys Darby (Stede Bonnet) and…
The original Top Gun is one of the most quotable films from the 80s. Many lines still get referenced today in other media or common colloquialisms. For example, “Negative Ghost Rider” was said by a random character in the tower control center. In the film, Tom Cruise’s character, Maverick, wants…
Top Gun: Maverick takes place in the modern-day. The film picks up with Maverick, still a captain in the Navy, trying to get a special stealth jet program off the ground. One thing leads to another and Maverick is called back to the Top Gun academy. RELATED: Movies You Need…
After six weeks of trial and jury deliberation on Friday and Tuesday, the verdict is finally in on the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard defamation case. Though Depp himself was not physically present for the jury reading due to tour obligations overseas, he will undoubtedly be happy with the results.…
The Winchester story began long ago in 2005, when the CW released the first season of their hit TV show, Supernatural. After a successful 15-year run, Sam and Dean fans were sad to say goodbye to their favorite monster-hunting duo during an arguably underwhelming series finale. Rumors of a spin-off…
Dakota Johnson will be joined by another new addition to her upcoming superhero film. Isabela Merced has joined the cast of the Madame Web movie, which is set to expand Sony's universe of Spider-Man characters. Following the success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Sony is looking to tell more stories…
It’s rare for a movie to outdo the original in almost every way. Top Gun is a classic 80s movie with a lot to like three decades later. However, with a 78 on Metacritic, Top Gun: Maverick is looking like the superior film. Is it though? That opinion comes down…
Actor Daniela Melchior will appear in the upcoming Marvel Studios film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Melchior made her English-language debut last year in director James Gunn's DCEU film, The Suicide Squad. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Vin Diesel, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper,…
A new season of Stranger Things, like a monster from the Upside-Down, is a rare occurrence. The show premiered on Netflix in 2016, becoming one of the streaming platform's biggest hits and a pop culture phenomenon. Now, in 2022, the show is back for its fourth season, with the first…
The libel case brought by Johnny Depp against Amber Heard has pulled many notable celebrities into the fold, including some of the ex-couple's former colleagues. While most of the focus has been on Heard's Aquaman co-stars, Depp's co-stars have also received a fair share of attention, including Dakota Johnson, whose…
It has been over three decades since the original Top Gun came out. Top Gun: Maverick has a lot to live up to. It must be hard trying to balance out a long waited sequel like this with new content along with callbacks. RELATED: Movies You Need To Rewatch To…
If a good horror movie twist changes the entire story and makes audiences think long and hard, then a bad one is really disappointing. With so many classic twists that fans are familiar with, for example Cole Sears (Haley Joel Osment) sharing that he "sees dead people" in 1999's The…
The recent trial between ex-lovers Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has shined a great light on what’s going on behind the scenes with Warner Bros. Studios and the production of the Aquaman films. Now, news has recently broken that Heard may receive higher pay for the third film in the…
Writers have an unlimited amount of space when it comes to descriptions, lore, and backstory, but movie adaptations always have to trim the extra information. With a complex series of novels like The Lord of the Rings, this is true for most of the characters, but in the case of…
Stranger Things came back at last with a vengeance this week as seven of the nine episodes of season four arrived simultaneously on Netflix. Fans have been assured by members of the cast that Season 4 will answer a lot of questions, prompting many into guessing what the results could…
A series of concerning allegations involving No Time to Die director Cary Joji Fukunaga have made the news as growing concerns over the filmmaker’s behavior on different sets became the subject of a lengthy report covering the stories of at least four young women and their relationship with Fukunaga. Fukunaga…
Warning! Spoilers ahead for episode 3 of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Most Disney+ miniseries start to drag in the middle of their run – after the premiere has made the introductions and before the finale brings everything together – but Obi-Wan Kenobi’s third episode is even stronger than the first two. The…
There's an unfortunate reality that comes with a fandom going fully mainstream. It leaves room for plenty of toxic people to permeate the ranks of what should be a group of wonderful like-minded nerds. Suddenly, fans can no longer express their enjoyment of a new show without gatekeepers breaking down…
Many have been pining for The Office to be brought back to television, and now it finally is, albeit in a much different form. With the show's popularity as strong as it's ever been both nationally and internationally, it was only a matter of time until its popular format would…
By far, one of the coldest and most unreasonable characters in The Hobbit trilogy is Thranduil, the elven king of Mirkwood. There are downright evil characters, like Azog the pale orc, and the Necromancer, who turns out to be Sauron himself, but these are antagonists, who are meant to be…
Gotham Knights, the upcoming confusingly-titled CW series that shares an exact name with an upcoming video game, has just gotten its first official trailer, and it's got all sorts of goodies for any Batman fans out there looking to get a fix. Featuring a decidedly dark storyline clashing with some…
Stranger Things has finally returned and fans are clamoring to see the new episodes as Season 4, Part 1 arrives on Netflix. While it hasn’t resolved many of the storylines that it begins, Season 4 is off to a strong start and introduces many new characters and developments to everyone’s…
The Disney Plus and Lucasfilm prequel series Obi-Wan Kenobi has been out barely a week, and it's already proving it’s a major force to reckon with. Fans of the Star Wars franchise have had their finger crossed for over a decade, hoping that Ewan McGregor would one day return to…
Modern television viewers might think of a game show in old-fashioned terms, using famous examples like The Price is Right or Jeopardy as points of reference. The classic format of the game show still exists, along with several other versions that use modern twists or physical challenges. Related: Wholesome '90s…
The Walking Dead is full of terrible, problematic, or just plain detestable characters that deserve little more than a brutal death. Throughout The Walking Dead's 11-season run, these cannon fodder characters are either kept alive merely for some short-lived drama or to be a momentary antagonist. Either way, these characters…
The Star Wars universe is now so heavily mired in franchise management, billion-dollar budgets, focus group testing, and countless sequels and spinoffs that it's hard to believe where it started. In the early days, a handful of filmmakers adapted some drawings with very little money and whatever they had to…
The Avatar animated series are iconic shows everyone remembers with smiles on their faces due to their impact on viewers, time and again. Every Season/Book in the series was laced with thrilling adventure, good-natured comedy, great fight scenes, and lovable musical themes. In short, the series is breathtaking, and its…
After 23 years of withering criticism from all sides, one would think the Star Wars fanbase would grow tired of mocking the prequel trilogy. Since Disney has decided to dramatize every major event of the franchise timeline, they have the tough task of recontextualizing their least-loved moments, and it's going…
There are many new shows on the horizon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that will stream on Disney+. Joining the ranks of successful shows like WandaVision and Moon Knight will include shows about characters fans have met, as well as brand-new ones. These series are a great opportunity to learn…
Austin Butler, star of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis, has recently shared the best piece of acting advice he has ever received from co-star Tom Hanks. The upcoming film Elvis has high expectations for being a successful summer blockbuster, and lots of pressure to perform well at the box office too. Warner…
Throughout the franchise's 60-year history, James Bond has been known to drive a fancy car or two. Now, an upcoming auction this summer offers 007 fans with very deep pockets the possibility of owning one of Bond's most iconic rides, the Aston Martin DB5. The DB5 was initially made by…
After the long overdue wait, season 4 of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things finally was released last week. The season is set to be split into two volumes, with only the first one being accessible to fans right now. As fans anxiously wait for the final episodes to hit the…
Top Gun: Maverick is out in theaters and soaring high at the global box office. It is known at this point that the scenes in the air were filmed in F-18 hornet jets, not in a flight simulator. But, getting into those planes, withstanding the extreme flying, and handling their…
With the recent reveal that Lionsgate is working on adapting Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games prequel novel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes into a big-screen feature, fans are anxiously awaiting more news about what they can expect in the upcoming film. Now it's just been revealed that West Side Story…
The Star Wars franchise issued a statement condemning the egregious online harassment and racism targeted toward Obi-Wan Kenobi star Moses Ingram. The statement comes after Ingram revealed that hundreds of racist messages were sent to her by toxic fans of the galactic universe, some of which included the use of…
Top Gun: Maverick's stellar Memorial Day weekend threw some pretty wild numbers, as Tom Cruise's latest blockbuster has already surpassed the $300 million mark worldwide. However, it’s now become clear which demographic is flocking to movie theaters to go see Maverick. The original Top Gun film came out in 1986,…
Fans have been receiving a lot of behind-the-scenes updates from the sets of Fast X in the past few weeks from lead actor Vin Diesel. From new cast member announcements to filming schedules, Diesel has been ensuring that fans of the extremely popular franchise are up-to-date with all the news.…
Developing the franchise timeline is a long and complex process, but every new entry into the history of a character with a defined ending has an uphill battle. It can be impossible to build tension when the story has a thousand built-in spoilers and the ending was settled decades ago.…
The Star Wars franchise has some of the most beloved villains in the history of cinema, even if they reuse the same few a bit too often. When a new entry introduces a new threat, every fan sits on the edge of their seat and waits eagerly to learn everything…
Since premiering in 1966, the Star Trek franchise has managed to introduce a lot of villains through countless shows and movies. As such, the attention of the fans typically focuses on the most iconic villains, such as Khan Noonien Singh or the Borg. However, for every Khan and the Borg…
The high-stakes defamation trial between Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard has put a great deal of attention on the Heard's Aquaman colleagues, including Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson. Now, the silence of both stars is speaking volumes, at least according to certain fans. Since the trial started, Momoa…
Disney can always turn an eye to its vast library of classics and the official trailer for Pinocchio proves it with the first look at a man as timeless as the story itself, Tom Hanks, playing Geppetto in a new live-action take that will be heading to Disney Plus in…
For a series that appears to be universally loved, Stranger Things has received a lot of criticism due to its supersized runtimes. Each episode of the highly anticipated fourth season’s volume one runs over an hour, and the remaining two episodes (volume two) clock in at 1 hour and 25…
When executed well, few genres can produce movies quite as riveting as science fiction. These films often envision a spectacular (or terrifying) future that simultaneously comments on the world's present and very real state. They reflect the wider society's fears, struggles, and hopes; while some films feel very much of…
Warning: The following dives into spoilers for Better Call Saul up to the seventh episode of the sixth seasonUntil it finally comes back on the air in mid-July, everyone will be talking about what went down at the end of the Better Call Saul mid-season finale. Of course, Patrick Fabian…
Ever since the very first movies ever made, people have enjoyed watching comedies and laughing. Fast forward more than one hundred years, and that's still very much the case. Comedy is one of the most popular genres as it not only helps viewers to relax, but also has the power…
This article contains spoilers for season 4 vol. 1 of Stranger ThingsThe first seven episodes of season 4 of Stranger Things are packed with favorite characters, a few newcomers, and learning the history of the villain Vecna. With the last two episodes of the season airing on July 1st 2022,…
Foodies everywhere deserve to sit back and unwind with shows that help relax them or keep things light. Not every food-related show needs to be a tense cooking competition with high stakes and stress levels through the roof. Luckily, the Food Network has viewers covered and has its own variety…
