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As the cinematic landscape of 2025 slowly begins to take shape, I’m diving back into my Oscar predictions, this time with a focus on the

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures today announced Oscar-winning actress Penélope Cruz, Director Walter Salles, Oscar-winning musician Bruce Springsteen and actor and comedian Bowen Yang as the honorees of its annual

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Not much movement outside of dropping Stephen Graham (those black and white flashbacks in the trailer for Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere say very small

Among the most familiar faces at the Emmys over the past four decades has been the iconic Martin Short. First honored at the Emmys in

In 2022, when The Whale premiered at the Venice Film Festival, Brendan Fraser’s reviews were pretty rapturous. While he didn’t win the Volpi Cup for

The first teaser for Disney and Pixar’s next animated comedy Hoppers was unveiled today, detailing a fast-paced story of an animal lover named Mabel (voice

The Golden Age of Slashers in the late 1970s to mid-1980s saw films like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Prom Night (1980), and A

Amazon MGM has revealed the first trailer for After the Hunt, starring Academy Award winner Julia Roberts, Academy Award nominee Andrew Garfield and Emmy Award

Benoit Blanc is headed back to the scene of the crime, Toronto, that is. The third film in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out trilogy, Wake Up

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I Know What You Did Last Summer in wide release in theaters

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Superman in wide release in theaters

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This month in the Chicago union landscape, Second City actors and stage managers are enjoying the security of steady wage increases in their new contract. State-funded home care and childcare workers are also celebrating a fresh influx of cash from the state and the city, hoping it will offset the number of workers who leave […]

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Mel Arnold was down and discouraged about her work until she made the bride cry.   Arnold cooks for a small event planning business, whose owner “has this insane client list,” she says. “I don’t even understand how she knows all these people. But she does pretty much the talking, and I do all the menus […]

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May 2, 2025, was a much anticipated date for the Harris Theater. That night—a Friday night—was the U.S. premiere of a revival of Scott Joplin’s sole surviving opera, Treemonisha. Despite Joplin’s legacy as a composer, Treemonisha had nearly disappeared from history. No copies survive of Joplin’s original orchestrations, only a 1911 score for piano and […]

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Last week, I attended the 2025 AAN conference in Madison, Wisconsin. AAN, formerly known as the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies, is an international consortium of media outlets who, like the Reader, have roots in community and alternative news with many committed to embodying progressive politics and reporting on arts and culture in their local areas. […]

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I have a confession to make. Even though I’ve always loved fashion—and firmly believe in the reinvigorating powers of a great outfit—I often dress like I just got yanked out of bed in the middle of a fire. I’m not proud of it.  That’s why I’m impressed by people who manage to look effortlessly put […]

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The Moviegoer is the diary of a local film buff, collecting the best of what Chicago’s independent and underground film scene has to offer. No, I haven’t forgotten about my resolution to try to see, on average, one movie per day in theaters. To be honest, I’ve lost track, but that isn’t to say I’ve […]

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We’ve all heard the jokes: “I read it for the articles.” “I watched it for the plot.” They echo a recognizable dissonance: the desire to engage with so-called dirty material cloaked in a gesture of respectability, claiming artistic interest rather than arousal. That very tension between arousal and art is where Arthur J. Bressan Jr. […]

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When Sajadmon Nechiyan was looking for a space for his third restaurant, he chose the unlikely location of Devon Avenue, just a few blocks east of Western. The neighboring restaurants are “majority Hyderabad cuisine,” says Nechiyan, who opened the storefront Mintza in January. “But they don’t have any unique, different cuisine. So that’s why we […]

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Chicago Reader Volume 54, No. 41. July 17, 2025.

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CPD, CTA expand surveillance  On July 10, Chicago police brass, in partnership with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), touted a beefed-up surveillance center that grants authorities real-time access to tens of thousands of cameras aboard buses and trains, on platforms across the city, and even in a handful of suburban locations. The Chicago Police Department […]

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Queen for a Day, through 8/3, Hell in a Handbag at Bramble Arts Loft

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If A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Great Gatsby were given the Dadaists’ cut-up treatment to create a script for a troop of acid-dosed hooligans, you’d have Merry We: An Elite Comedy (written by Caleb Roitz and Stephen Patterson and directed by Roitz). Robber baron–type Johnny Babcock (Ambrose Cappuccio) invites his longtime friend and obsessive […]

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Circus Abyssinia: Ethiopian Dreams, through 8/3 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

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Big Time Toppers, through 7/26, Theatre L'Acadie at Redtwist Theatre

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Beauty and the Beast, through 8/2 at Cadillac Palace Theatre

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“Steelmakers" is on view at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

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Underground Chicago pop experimentalist Cocojoey (aka Joey Meland) recently wrapped a two-week tour supporting their new album, Stars, and on Saturday, July 19, they play their first local show since returning home. An irreverent, unpredictable blur of frothy City Pop euphoria, bleak black-metal pummeling, and digitally processed freak-outs, Stars charmed Reader music editor Philip Montoro […]

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“Far Down the Phantom Air"
through 8/24 at Sawhorse

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“dark if by day" through 7/20 at Bodock

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West Fest Fri 7/18–Sun 7/20 on Chicago Avenue between Wood and Damen

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Petite Noir POSTPONED Sun 7/20 at Empty Bottle

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Lefty Parker Sat 7/19 at Color Club

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Novos Baianos Mon 7/21 at Millennium Park

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Whirr Tue 7/22 at Metro

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Tom Henry Mon 7/21 at Empty Bottle

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The Moviegoer is the diary of a local film buff, collecting the best of what Chicago’s independent and underground film scene has to offer. I love Jurassic Park (1993). I’m hardly alone in my affection for Steven Spielberg’s dinosaur thriller, but right at the intersection of childhood nostalgia and what I would consider actually good […]

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White Rabbit, Red Rabbit, through 8/11 at TUTA Theatre

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At Begyle Brewing on Sunday, June 8, the Chicago Independent Radio Project hosted its third CD Blowout Sale. CHIRP founder and general manager Shawn Campbell says the sale’s debut in May 2022 was a way for CHIRP to get back into hosting public gatherings after the arrival of COVID. It had to be outdoors, and […]

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“House of Earth" through 7/13 at Kiosk

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In June, the Hideout hosted a 20th anniversary celebration for the Secret History of Chicago Music, and from the stage I talked about the many cosmic convergences the column has brought about over the years. Then another one happened. During a panel discussion with author Aaron Cohen and soul singers Renaldo Domino and Jackie Ross, […]

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Odin Metzger is getting fat—getting chubby. That was on his mind last week as he raced back from Cadiz, Kentucky, in the middle of the night with ten pounds of pork jowl in his brother-in-law’s Ford Focus. He had shopping and prep to do for his regular Saturday residency at Central Park Bar. Yes, he […]

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“The Act of Recording Is an Act of Love: the South Side Home Movie Project” through 8/24 at Logan Center for the Arts

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Before appearing on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Shea Couleé was like most drag performers: broke. It’s rarely a lucrative industry, but Couleé, on her way to becoming an icon in Chicago’s drag scene, was making it work. When she first started in drag, she was living on her best friend Sam Bailey’s couch and would get […]

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Twelfth Night, through 8/16 with Oak Park Festival Theatre in Austin Gardens, Oak Park

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Love, Chaos, & Dinner, open run with Teatro ZinZanni at the Cambria Hotel

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Pivot Arts Festival, 7/12-7/27 at Wirtz Center Chicago

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Chicago Reader Volume 54, No. 40. July 10, 2025.

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Charles Cathey State Farm Insurance Agency1652 E. 87th, Mon–Thu 9 AM to 5:30 PM, Fridays 9 AM to 5 PM, Saturday by appointment onlyInstagram @charlesismysfagent, charlescatheyjr.com, 773-978-5904  Like a good neighbor, Charles Cathey Jr. is there. Before opening his own agency on the Southeast Side in 2007, Cathey began his career in the insurance industry […]

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In the project 60 wrd/min art critic, writer Lori Waxman explores how art writing can serve an expanded field of artists—including those incarcerated, trying to gain visas, working to establish themselves professionally, or just wanting feedback for a secret hobby. For this iteration, Waxman reviews the work at a recent Compound Yellow exhibition. “Instructions on […]

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Tucked behind Sawhorse gallery in Belmont Gardens—just west of Logan Square—Henry Gross makes tiny marvels out of glass. A carafe and cup set with an alien-green ring around them. An impossibly delicate translucent lavender handbell. A palm-sized perfume dauber. And countless star- and plus-shaped pendants in an array of colors. Gross Glassgross.glassinstagram.com/gross.glass_ Gross’s practice probably […]

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Transilience: A Trans Pride Festival, 7/10-7/12 at Humboldt Park, Hamilton Park, and Gill Park

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Chicago Independent Radio Project debuted as an online broadcast in January 2010. To this day, only founder and general manager Shawn Campbell draws a salary—CHIRP is otherwise staffed entirely by volunteers. At present, more than 250 people are involved. Clarence Ewing worked for the station from year one—Campbell remembers meeting him at a new volunteer […]

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“Who would lock up a three-year-old?” This is the repeated refrain in the first chapter of Together in Manzanar: The True Story of a Japanese Jewish Family in an American Concentration Camp by Tracy Slater. Elaine Buchman Yoneda—the daughter of Jewish immigrants who fled pogroms in Eastern Europe and the wife of Karl Yoneda, a […]

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This story was copublished by Invisible Institute and the Reader. John Poulos’s past might have prevented him from being hired by the Chicago Police Department—if he had been honest about it. Instead, the lieutenant’s rise through the department’s ranks is emblematic of many of the problems identified by critics of the CPD’s “merit” promotion system. […]

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In the digital sprawl of sex work and self-expression, far from the boardrooms and studios that once dictated who gets seen and how, a different kind of stage has been built, and it puts the power and profits in the hands of the creators. Often marginalized in both mainstream media and traditional porn industries, transgender […]

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This month Greg Obis formally becomes the sole owner of Chicago Mastering Service (CMS), founded in 2007 by Bob Weston and Jason Ward. Weston, best known as the bassist in Shellac, moved to Portugal in May with his wife, Carrie. Originally from Oak Park, Obis attended Bennington College in Vermont. In 2011, during his junior […]

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Deonte Baker Sun 7/13 at Reggies Music Joint

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Natalie Bergman Fri 7/11 at the Hideout, Sun 7/13 at Square Roots

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Orthodox Thu 7/10 at Subterranean

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Buñuel Thu 7/10 at Sleeping Village

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Tom & Eliza, through 8/16 at TUTA Theatre

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Love's Labour's Lost, through 8/3, presented by Midsommer Flight at various city parks

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Dhaba on Devon Avenue, through 7/27 at Writers Theatre

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Death by Dough debuts pasta al forno at the next Monday Night Foodball Check out Pizza Dom Vallone’s menu of baked pasta, focaccia, and Neapolitan Chicago thin-crust pizzas at the Reader’s weekly chef pop-up in Avondale. Pizza Dom has been threatening me with pasta al forno for more than a year. That’s a general term […]

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The Color Purple, through 8/3 at Goodman Theatre

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On a recent Tuesday, dozens of people lined the block waiting their turn at a food pantry that shares a building with the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago (INVC). The long line was a stark reminder of the connections between poverty and violence cited by researchers and advocates, and a major part of why INVC and […]

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The Illinois Lottery is nationally recognized for its pioneering work with specialty lottery tickets dedicated to raising awareness and funding for specific worthy causes that impact local communities. Nearly 20 years since it introduced its first-in-the-nation specialty ticket, dedicated to breast cancer support and research, the Illinois Lottery is making its biggest impact yet through […]

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Chicago Reader Volume 54, No. 39. July 3, 2025.

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Andy Brommel feels like he lives a double life. By day, he’s a 43-year-old communications consultant for a national firm working with midsize and large nonprofits. By night, he’s an emo indie rocker and a cheerleader for the Chicago DIY scene. “I’ll be presenting to a board of directors in the morning and at a […]

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M3GAN 2.0 in wide release in theaters

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Jurassic World: Rebirth in wide release in theaters

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On Saturday, July 5, the brand-new Midwest Rave Culture Archive will host a launch party and fundraiser in Chinatown’s Ping Tom Memorial Park. The daylong event, called Hometown Heroes, features a wild array of dance DJs, including Redline regular Kula, U.S. drum ’n’ bass pioneer RP Smack, Teklife members DJ Manny and DJ Phil, and […]

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June has come and gone, and with it, one of the busiest times of year for drag and burlesque performers. Between Pride events and summer kickoff parties, my peers and I have been bustling the past month. I can’t count the number of times I bumped into a friend at a show who could only […]

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The spicy North African dish of tomato poached eggs is one of the world’s greatest hangover remedies. And like its southern Italian cousin—eggs in purgatory—it’s fairly simple to prepare. Even so, first thing in the morning, one doesn’t always have the steady hands required to saute onions and peppers with spices and tomato sauce, then […]

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The Moviegoer is the diary of a local film buff, collecting the best of what Chicago’s independent and underground film scene has to offer. It’s the summer of Naruse. There was a Mikio Naruse film, Wife! Be Like a Rose! (1935), at the Nitrate Picture Show earlier this month, and then the Chicago Film Society […]

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In the project 60 wrd/min art critic, writer Lori Waxman explores how art writing can serve an expanded field of artists—including those incarcerated, trying to gain visas, working to establish themselves professionally, or just wanting feedback for a secret hobby. For this iteration, Waxman reviews the work of Chicago-based artist Tianjiao Wang. Tianjiao Wang Subjects […]

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Angels in America, through 9/7, Invictus Theatre at Windy City Playhouse

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Sometime during the evening of Thursday, May 1, I received a text message from former Reader publisher Tracy Baim telling me that Michael Miner passed away. She said, “Not for public yet but family of Miner told me I could tell Reader people. More soon.” I immediately went to our office’s Slack online messaging board […]

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The South Side Big Band Mon 7/7 at the Arts Lawn

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Fred Wesley & the New J.B.’s Mon 7/7 at Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park

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Coffin Prick Sat 7/5 and Sun 7/6 at Thalia Hall

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Heat On Sun 7/6 at Hungry Brain

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Bear Mace, Slaves of the Wolf  Formed in 2012, Bear Mace have grown into a formidable force in Chicago metal. Their third full-length builds on their gloriously filthy merger of old-school Florida death metal with Bolt Thrower grooves, with some of their tightest songwriting and playing yet. Bear Mace’s lyrical themes—the futility of war, the […]

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June 18 was the last day on the job for Pedro Martinez, the long-embattled chief executive officer of Chicago Public Schools. Only a week before he left, the Chicago Board of Education narrowly voted to appoint Mayor Brandon Johnson’s senior director of education policy, Dr. Macquline King, as interim CEO.   The leadership change comes after […]

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AI-generated hentai sits at a provocative crossroads where fantasy meets technology, and desire is woven into each and every line of code. Once a niche corner of anime fandom, hentai has since evolved into a dynamic, digitally-driven genre shaped by both cultural taboos and creative experimentation. Now, with the rise of inexpensive, accessible generative AI […]

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Summer heat (the sticky, disgusting, humid, and oppressive kind) reached Chicago as we were putting this issue together, each day of the week more on fire than the last.  It’s hard not to have parallel thoughts of how on fire the world around us has been this year, so living in a world of imagination […]

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Look up the adjective “scratch” in your favorite online dictionary. Cambridge, Collins, Dictionary.com—they’re all so unsatisfying. It’s always some form of “to start from the beginning haphazardly with crap materials.” Only Merriam-Webster comes close. On its fifth and final definition, just after “having no handicap” in golf. “Made with basic ingredients,” it says. But that […]

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“hiccups" through 7/28 at ACRE Projects

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“Living Without the Gods" through 8/16 at South Asia Institute

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While working on last month’s column commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Secret History of Chicago Music, I unearthed some great memories and stirred up some old ghosts. The Puta-Pons, founded by bassist Rebecca Crawford and guitarist Shelly Kurzynski Villaseñor, were a joyously fun rock band, active in the late 90s and early 2000s. But […]

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John Peller’s two decades as an AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) staff member have been marked by highs and lows. In 2010, after President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law, millions of people living with HIV or vulnerable to the virus could, for the first time, access comprehensive care.  Two years later, […]

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The first day of summer brought with it a stretch of dangerous, record-high temperatures. There’s not much to do in weather like this besides go for a swim, eat paletas, and park it in some air-conditioning. A good book—or any juicy page-turner—can make the sweltering hours pass a little more pleasurably. So here’s a handful […]

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The name on everybody’s lips is going to be . . . Lincoln? Perhaps those wiser than I will say they saw it coming. I’ll confess it took me by surprise when, in the past year, a play satirizing the lives of Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd, in the weeks leading up to […]

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By Maya Dukmasova

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Chicago Reader Volume 54, No. 38. June 26, 2025.

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Essential ElementsTue-Sat 11 AM-6 PM, Sat 11 AM-6 PM; 1640 E. 87th Street, 773-978-1200, shopeechicago.com, info@shopeechicago.com, Instagram @essentialelementschicago   The evolution of the southeast side’s sharpest clothing boutique has shaped its status as a trendsetter for almost four decades. Essential Elements, which started as a jewelry and accessory store, now sells beautiful, bold clothing, shoes, and […]

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28 Years Later in wide release in theaters

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If you love listening to music while you work out, then Gossip Wolf can’t wait to tell you all about the inaugural Chicago House Run! The 5K race and walk will be soundtracked by Chicago house DJs, including DJ Lady D, Gant-Man, and DJ Heather—and they’re not gonna be in your headphones. On the morning […]

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A Photographic Memory screening through Thu 7/3 at the Gene Siskel Film Center

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In the project 60 wrd/min art critic, writer Lori Waxman explores how art writing can serve an expanded field of artists—including those incarcerated, trying to gain visas, working to establish themselves professionally, or just wanting feedback for a secret hobby. For this iteration, Waxman reviews the work of Chicago-based artist Lili Xie. Lili Xie I […]

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The hōjicha latte is an underhyped drink with the potential to dethrone matcha as the drink of choice among pilates princesses and Gen Zers. Low in caffeine and boasting a smokier, sweeter, and moodier flavor profile, hōjicha is the often overlooked middle child of the green tea family. It tends to blend in due to […]

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Bride Hard in wide release in theaters

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F1: The Movie in wide release in theaters

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Sorry, Baby in limited release in theaters, followed by wide release

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Going Down screening through Thu 6/26 at the Music Box Theatre

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You Will Get Sick, through 7/20 at Steppenwolf Theatre

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Stay up to date with new movie news, watch the latest movie trailers & get trusted reviews of upcoming movies & more from the team at Collider.

Clint Eastwood's most unforgettable role as a flawed hero is in the chilling and underrated crime thriller Tightrope out of the '80s.

Whether he’s playing an edgy cop in the Dirty Harry franchise or directing a complex tale of a good man caught between right and wrong in Juror #2, Clint Eastwoodhas always had an effective ability to examine the dark side of the human condition. The protagonists in his films, despite their righteous intentions, often have flawed textures that make them equally gripping as the stories presented. When the cop thrillerTightrope hit cinemas in 1984, however, Eastwood entered into the most chilling performance of his career.

There's at least one great action scene in every Mission: Impossible, from the divisive second movie to the non-stop thrill ride that was Fallout.

Even when the series was more focused on espionage than over-the-top spectacle, Mission: Impossible could always be relied on if you wanted to see some good action. The film series, that is. The TV series of the same name that began airing in 1966 was a little more low-key, though not without some sequences that would’ve been exciting by the standards of television at the time.

Scott Riccardi’s impressive Jeopardy! Season 41 streak is turning heads, setting new records, and positioning him as the next big super-champ.

Jeopardy! has been craving a new superstar since the era of 10-plus-game champions like Matt Amodio and Amy Schneider. After a quiet stretch with few returning champs making a mark, Scott Riccardi has burst onto the scene with an electrifying eight-game winning streak that’s shaking up Season 41. With a spotalready guaranteed a spot in the Tournament of Champions, Riccardi is set to be a major player in the Jeopardy! world for the foreseeable future. Here’s how this rising champ is taking the game show community by storm.

Captain Planet. He's our hero, and he's back for a new live-action Netflix series with Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio producing.

By your powers combined, Captain Planet is back. The iconic animated eco-hero of the 1990s is going to take pollution down to zero in live-action in a new Netflix TV series. The streamer won the rights to the project at a competitive auction. Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way Productions is working on the series: no surprise, given the star's notable commitments to environmental causes. Greg Berlanti''s Berlanti Productions is partnering with them, adding yet another property to their list of superheroic projects.

Indie nightmares like Saw and zombie comedies like Shaun of the Dead prove that the horror genre reached a new peak in the new millennium.

The 2000s were a notable decade for horror movies. The dawn of the 21st century ushered in some incredible horror entries, introducing new subgenres that would dominate the first decade while elevating classic tropes with fresh and exciting ideas. Experimentation was not only welcome, but it would also influence filmmakers in the years to come.

From Tokyo Ghoul to Dorohedoro, these are the most underappreciated manga that deserve far more attention from both critics and audiences.

Mangais already an underrated or underappreciated medium, with most fans opting for anime, where they can watch shows like One Piece and Solo Leveling with their vibrant colors, voice acting, and animation. However, manga is the source of these stories, meaning they leave out no details and present the story in its truest and purest form, as the author intended.

A She's All That reunion is coming soon in a new project starring Freddie Prinze Jr. Read on for more details!

It's always great to watch an acting duo who have an on-screen chemistry that has snowballed into a very robust relationship off-screen. It always helps, especially when they have to star alongside each other in rom-coms. The entire experience is elevated on the strength of their synergy. On the red carpet for the premiere of I Know What You Did Last Summer earlier this week, Freddie Prinze Jr. revealed to Deadline that he’s gearing up to shoot a brand-new holiday romantic comedy, The Christmas Affair. Even better? He’ll be reuniting with a familiar face, his She’s All Thatco-star, Rachael Leigh Cook.

Move over, Bad Boys, Prime Video's hit movie, Heads of State, has the potential to become the next great buddy action-comedy franchise.

At a time when superheroes and billion-dollar IPs such as Star Wars dominate the multiplexes, Hollywood is missing the classic action buddy movie. Though the successes of last year’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F filled the void, this current generation has been lacking a fresh new pairing to light up the screen until now. Amazon’s Heads of Statehas every potential in the world to breathe life into the tried-and-true formula.

David Corenswet may be known for playing Superman, but he showed off his range in the critically acclaimed 'Lady in the Lake'.

Supermanis flying high at the box office thanks to the vision of James Gunn, and a star-studded cast that includes David Corenswetas the Man of Steel. Long before he picked up Superman's cape, Corenswet was proving himself to be a great talent in films, including Pearl and Twisters. His most intense role would come with Apple TV+'s Lady in the Lake. Based on the novel by Laura Lippman, Lady in the Lake is the story of two women whose lives are radically upturned. Maddie Schwartz (Natalie Portman), feeling dissatisfied with her marriage, and Cleo Johnson (Moses Ingram), who's trying to make ends meet as a single black mother in the 1950s. Both women find an unorthodox solution to their problems. Maddie chooses to pursue journalism, and Cleo takes a job as an accountant for crime lord Shell Gordon (Wood Harris). Corenswet only has a supporting role in Lady in the Lake, but he gives a career-best performance during one scene, and what's even more impressive is that it's 30 seconds long!

Doctor Odyssey star Joshua Jackson reacts to the show’s cancellation. Find out what he said here.

The sexy boat has officially sailed — and one of its stars is speaking out. Joshua Jackson has broken his silence following the surprise cancellation of Doctor Odyssey, ABC’s high-profile cruise ship medical drama from American Horror Story mastermind Ryan Murphy. Though never officially labeled as canceled, the show’s fate was sealed when ABC let the cast’s contracts expire and the crew quietly moved on to other Murphy productions. Now, Jackson is opening up about what happened — and how it feels to say goodbye so soon.

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The Gilded Age has courted a series high audience. After debuting Sunday night, the fourth episode of Season 3 accumulated 3.8M U.S. viewers within its first three days of availability, according to Warner Bros. Discovery. That marks a nearly 41% increase over the Season 3 opener’s 2.7M three-day audience. To that end, Warner Bros. Discovery […]

Lionsgate has upped Erin Westerman to president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. This was to be expected in the wake of the news that Lionsgate Motion Picture Group president Nathan Kahane is departing at year’s end for a producing deal with the studio. Westerman was previously president of Motion Picture Production. In her role, Westerman will oversee all […]

EXCLUSIVE: Captain Planet and the Planeteers‘ long-awaited live-action adaptation is getting a big boost — and a major twist. In a competitive situation, Netflix has landed for development Captain Planet, a live-action series based on the cult animated show, Deadline has learned. It hails from Greg Berlanti’s Berlanti Productions, Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way and Warner […]

The three news stories ran back to back last week but only one stirred much attention. One story warned that both NPR and PBS are facing a dire squeeze, even extinction, due to funding cutbacks. A second disclosed new data revealing YouTube’s more dominant share of TV viewership (are Emmys next?). The third revealed that […]

Right after landing 13 Emmy nominations Tuesday, another bit of impressive news for Netflix’s Adolescence — the mighty limited series that could was by far the most-watched TV title on the streamer in the first half of the year. In fact, with 145M views from its premiere date on March 13 through the end of […]

Joshua Jackson is breaking his silence on the cancellation of Doctor Odyssey after one season. ABC didn’t renew the Ryan Murphy series and let the cast’s options expire, effectively canceling the show. In a new interview, Jackson weighed in on the decision of the network not to pick up the series for a second season. […]

Netflix topped Wall Street’s second-quarter expectations and raised its full-year forecast for revenue. Earnings per share of $7.19 beat analysts’ consensus by a dime, while revenue of $11.079 billion exceeded the Street’s outlook by a much narrower margin. The bar for revenue was in the $11.06 billion range according to most surveys of analyst sentiment. […]

EXCLUSIVE: The recurring cast of Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie reboot is growing by seven with the addition of Barrett Doss (Station 19, The Noel Diary), Mary Holland (Nightbitch, Senior Year), Michael Hough (Chapelwaite, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds), Kowen Cadorath (SkyMed), Thosh Collins (IT: Welcome to Derry, Reservation Dogs), Maclean Fish (Shoresy) and Rebecca Amzallag […]

Paramount+ has confirmed a series order to NOLA King, a spinoff from Taylor Sheridan’s hit drama Tulsa King, which will star Samuel L. Jackson. As Deadline reported last month, Jackson will appear in multiple episodes of Tulsa King‘s upcoming third season before headlining and executive producing the new series, from 101 Studios and MTV Entertainment […]

Here is a hot package heating up the market from two high-profile talents and an infamous crime-stopper. Sources have confirmed to Deadline that Taika Waititi is attached to direct a new Judge Dredd movie from a script by Drew Pearce. Insiders say the package just went to market and no offers are out yet, but […]

A federal judge in Washington state has dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Amazon for putting ads on Prime Video. In a ruling issued Wednesday (read it HERE), U.S. District Judge Barbara J. Rothstein rejected the claim that Amazon’s decision to start running ads in 2024 effectively represented a price increase for Prime members. Only by […]

The cause of death for Michael Madsen has been confirmed. The prolific Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill and Donnie Brasco actor died of cardiac arrest brought on by cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and chronic alcoholism. Another contributing factor was thromboembolic disease – a condition where blood clots form in blood vessels and then travel to obstruct […]

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 ended with a massive cliffhanger. Here's how the season 3 premiere resolves all of that dramatic tension.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 ended with a massive cliffhanger. Here's how the season 3 premiere resolves all of that dramatic tension.

1986's Howard the Duck is often credited as the first movie based on Marvel Comics, but the real honor goes to a movie that came out in 1985.

1986's Howard the Duck is often credited as the first movie based on Marvel Comics, but the real honor goes to a movie that came out in 1985.

Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch is the first Hollywood film to pass $1 billion at the box office in 2025, but can another movie top it? Let's take a look.

Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch is the first Hollywood film to pass $1 billion at the box office in 2025, but can another movie top it? Let's take a look.

Based on its trailer, Mortal Kombat II focuses heavily on Karl Urban as Johnny Cage. However, that seemingly means leaving a big part of the first movie behind.

Based on its trailer, Mortal Kombat II focuses heavily on Karl Urban as Johnny Cage. However, that seemingly means leaving a big part of the first movie behind.

Tron: Ares has two big things going for it based on its trailer. Unfortunately, it also makes some baffling choices (and casting Jared Leto is one of them).

Tron: Ares has two big things going for it based on its trailer. Unfortunately, it also makes some baffling choices (and casting Jared Leto is one of them).

Geneviève Bujold was the original Captain Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager, but she departed the series with haste. Here's what happened behind the scenes.

Geneviève Bujold was the original Captain Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager, but she departed the series with haste. Here's what happened behind the scenes.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is no stranger to sequels, but there's one the Terminator star still yearns to make after years of failing to get it off the ground.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is no stranger to sequels, but there's one the Terminator star still yearns to make after years of failing to get it off the ground.

IMAX tickets went on sale a year in advance for Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey, cementing him yet again as one of the premiere names in cinema.

IMAX tickets went on sale a year in advance for Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey, cementing him yet again as one of the premiere names in cinema.

Karl Urban makes his debut as the fan-favorite Johnny Cage in the first trailer for Mortal Kombat II ... but can he avoid a fatality?

Karl Urban makes his debut as the fan-favorite Johnny Cage in the first trailer for Mortal Kombat II ... but can he avoid a fatality?

In 'Wedding Bell Blues,' Strange New Worlds brings back one of Star Trek's most whimsical villains, but the real excitement comes from a surprise cameo.

In 'Wedding Bell Blues,' Strange New Worlds brings back one of Star Trek's most whimsical villains, but the real excitement comes from a surprise cameo.

Netflix has released the trailer for Genndy Tartakovsky's animated dog-centric comedy Fixed, a film that promises to be incredibly raunchy (but also heartfelt).

Netflix has released the trailer for Genndy Tartakovsky's animated dog-centric comedy Fixed, a film that promises to be incredibly raunchy (but also heartfelt).

Between Supergirl's appearance in James Gunn's Superman and the newly unveiled Supergirl movie poster, things are looking up for the DCU's Girl of Steel.

Between Supergirl's appearance in James Gunn's Superman and the newly unveiled Supergirl movie poster, things are looking up for the DCU's Girl of Steel.

The latest set photos from HBO's Harry Potter TV series provide a glimpse at Harry and the Dursley family's famous trip-gone-wrong to the London Zoo.

The latest set photos from HBO's Harry Potter TV series provide a glimpse at Harry and the Dursley family's famous trip-gone-wrong to the London Zoo.

The Strange New Worlds season 3 premiere gives a canon explanation for why one of Star Trek's goofiest villains disappeared.

The Strange New Worlds season 3 premiere gives a canon explanation for why one of Star Trek's goofiest villains disappeared.

Bo Bragason is a relatively new actor who will portray the titular princess in The Legend of Zelda, but it won't be her first video game movie.

Bo Bragason is a relatively new actor who will portray the titular princess in The Legend of Zelda, but it won't be her first video game movie.

The Penguin was a big hit that just nabbed a bunch of Emmy nominations, but star Colin Farrell was worried the show would get canceled before it started.

The Penguin was a big hit that just nabbed a bunch of Emmy nominations, but star Colin Farrell was worried the show would get canceled before it started.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps might just be the hero Marvel Studios needs after a rough time at the 2025 box office, but it depends on a few factors.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps might just be the hero Marvel Studios needs after a rough time at the 2025 box office, but it depends on a few factors.

The actors playing the main villains in this year's big blockbuster hits Sinners and Superman share a TV series background.

The actors playing the main villains in this year's big blockbuster hits Sinners and Superman share a TV series background.

The science of Jurassic Park has only gotten weirder since expanding into Jurassic World, but the latest film completely ignored a game-changing discovery.

The science of Jurassic Park has only gotten weirder since expanding into Jurassic World, but the latest film completely ignored a game-changing discovery.

Charlie becomes a pepper-powered 'masterchef' as It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia pays hilarious homage to The Bear.

Charlie becomes a pepper-powered 'masterchef' as It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia pays hilarious homage to The Bear.

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Plus 10 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

Plus 12 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

Plus 4 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

Give this film your complete attention (phones off!), and you won't be disappointed.

And it's also the bloodiest, goriest, gnarliest entry in the Christmas horror subgenre, yet.

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You don't come here for the fishing.

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Unknown to many, a 'Breaking Bad' remake exists. But how does it measure up when compared to the critically acclaimed AMC show?

Some screen productions are too sacred. It’s blasphemous to even fantasize about a remake of The Godfather or The Sopranos, but in a world of eight billion humans, there is always someone daring enough to do the unnecessary. You’d thus be surprised to learn that a five-season remake of Breaking Bad exists. Who would dare remake a crime drama that won 16 Emmys and was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the most critically acclaimed TV show of all time?

'Trainwreck: Balloon Boy' is now on Netflix, and it may be the wildest documentary in the franchise yet.

In 2009, many residents of Fort Collins, Colorado, looked up to the sky, hoping to help locate a helium balloon that reportedly had a 6-year-old boy trapped inside. The incident made national news, leaving the entire country in shock when the balloon finally landed, but law enforcement found no one inside. It was the beginning of a media-fueled nightmare. Balloon Boy is the latest installment of Netflix's hit documentary series, Trainwreck.

Taikia Waititi will direct a reboot of the 'Judge Dredd' franchise, with a script by 'The Fall Guy's Drew Pearce.

After years of fans campaigning for a sequel to 2012's Dredd, it looks like they will get a new Judge Dredd movie, just not the one they expected. Created by writer John Wagner and artist Carlos Ezquerra, Judge Dredd first appeared in the British weekly anthology comic 2000 AD. A cult sci-fi hero, the character has had two film adaptations. The first was Sylvester Stallone's 1995 film, which disappointed fans and critics. 2012's Dredd, starring Karl Urban, earned positive critical reviews and, despite disappointing at the box office, gained a cult following.

From the DCU to The Dark Knight trilogy, these are the biggest opening weekends for DC movies, adjusted for inflation.

Superman has kicked off a new era of DC films, as it is the official first film of James Gunn's DCU, Warner Bros.' latest attempt at a shared cinematic universe. While the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been the dominant superhero genre for over a decade, DC films beat Marvel to the big screen with films like Superman: The Movie and Batman, which defined the genre in the 20th century. Despite not being as unified as Marvel's releases, over the years, DC has released numerous films based on its comic properties, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman, Shazam, and even Birds of Prey.

HBO Max's thrilling new series is the best medical drama in years, and production is already underway on Season 2.

Described by some as the spiritual successor to ER, The Pitt is one of the most exciting medical dramas on television. Streaming on HBO Max and featuring Noah Wyle in the lead role, The Pitt has garnered almost universal acclaim from critics, audiences, and even members of the medical community, who have praised the show for its realism. The Pitt thrives on a narrative similar to 24 in that the events occur in real time and showcase the frenetic environment within a hospital's trauma center over one shift. The confrontational series and its success have all but guaranteed a second season. Here’s what we know so far.

The hit Prime Video series will be returning with some pretty big changes. Say hello to your new leads, Sophie Thatcher and Mark Eydelshteyn.

After the conclusion of his acclaimed FX series Atlanta, TV fans waited with bated breath to see what Donald Glover would do next. So it was something of a surprise that his next role as star and co-creator would be an adaptation of the 2005 Brad Pitt/Angelina Jolie vehicle Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Co-created with fellow Atlanta writer Francesca Sloane, the series premiered on Prime Video in February 2024 and was well-received, if not quite as rapturously as Atlanta.

Paul Walter Hauser is Harvey Elder, aka Mole Man, in the MCU's latest film, 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps.'

Early reactions thus far point to a successful reboot of the iconic Marvel property, but MCU fans might take offense that The Fantastic Four: First Steps is changing key aspects of the source material. The long-awaited debut of Marvel's First Family will have them coming into contact with Mole Man. However, it won't be the same version that comic readers fell in love with decades ago in the source material.

Alexandra Simpson's debut feature is full of gorgeous atmosphere, capturing the true spirit of Florida and Floridians in the midst of a hurricane.

For most people, Florida is a joke. The people within it are either depicted as caricatures of human beings,oras pitiable individuals desperate to leave the state. In some cases, those things are true. In most, they’re opposed to the reality, which is that the people who live in Florida are just as average as in any other place. And simply allowing Floridians to exist without a need for any nonsensical situations is the appeal of Alexandra Simpson’s gorgeous debut feature No Sleep Till.

After years of being delated, 'Long Distance' could end up being a cult favorite after finding success on Hulu.

Amidst all the great sci-fi movies and TV shows that have hit streaming recently, there's one little-known gem that quietly made its way onto Hulu earlier this month after being delayed for years. Now, despite receiving a mixed reaction from fans, it's managed to find success, shooting up the charts to take the #3 spot in the Top 10 list. Titled Long Distance, the film stars Anthony Ramos, and Naomi Scott, and – if you've got nothing better to watch on a Sunday afternoon – is definitely worth checking out.

Despite its promise, 'Brick' hits a wall in its execution.

Netflix's latest German thriller, Brick, which premiered on July 10, 2025, has already shattered streaming records. The film rocketed onto Netflix's Top 10 list, claiming the coveted number one spot in 43 countries just a day after its release. The feat is impressive, given that such speedy success is most often achieved by major blockbusters. However, while viewers are tuning inby the millions, critics are not lining up to heap praise on the movie. The film has a dismal 35% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, and an even worse 26% audience score, suggesting that while Brick's high-concept mystery has drawn attention, it has not dug deep enough.

Ari Aster returns with a dystopian Western farce about a world gone mad that you definitely remember.

This revival of a 1990s horror franchise fumbles its shot.

The Hollywood upstart has upgraded the Cherry Lane Theater for plays and more. Coming this fall: films chosen by Sofia Coppola, food from Frenchette and the voice of Barbra Streisand.

The lovable blue guys (and one gal) go on a mission to save Papa Smurf in this colorful romp with an impressive voice cast.

In this genre-bending thriller, an online reseller’s tale of vengeance becomes a parable of human greed and disconnection.

There’s more than one way to play the most classic of superheroes. Here’s how six actors have approached the role.

With grunge reigning in the mid-1990s, the looks of Cher Horowitz and her friends came as a fun shock. The costume designer takes us through her thought process.

The director combined camera, sound and perspective techniques to create almost unbearable tension and anxiety for the audience.

The actor has a man-out-of-time quality that makes him surprisingly like his character. But he is hyperaware of the present expectations riding on his performance.

This gauzy film builds an impression of Floridian malaise by trailing four locals the day before a hurricane.

The filmmaker Reid Davenport raises thorny questions about how the option of medically assisted death is presented to disabled people.

This movie, directed by Sally El Hosaini and James Krishna Floyd, follows Luke and Aysha, who meet by chance at a drag event.

This Italian drama, set in the 1950s and starring Lily James, Willem Dafoe and Joe Keery, sends a star-struck naïf through the looking glass darkly.

A poet and memoirist as well, she drew a wide readership with her historical fiction, notably with a post-Civil War tale that was adapted for a movie starring Tom Hanks.

Past winners like “Hacks” and “The Bear” lost some ground this year, making Apple TV+’s Hollywood satire starring Seth Rogen the one to beat.

Michael Maggart, a high school friend of Anderson’s, has no training or aspirations to be an actor. The director keeps casting him anyway.

Streaming is dominant for movies and TV shows. But some fans still insist on physical media.

The director of the reboot, James Gunn, called the superhero from the planet Krypton “an immigrant,” thrusting the summer popcorn movie into an Earthbound culture war.

Her pivotal role performing a Spanish-language cover of Roy Orbison’s “Crying” in the 2001 David Lynch movie raised her profile, but her career was marked by misfortune.

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For the furry sidekick, Krypto, in “Superman,” the director James Gunn found inspiration — and a physical model — in his own unruly pet.

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This month’s picks include a live-action version of Disney classic and an animated K-pop fantasy musical.

Writing for The Daily Planet about his heroic alter ego raises thorny issues for Clark Kent. Lois Lane has her conflicts, too.

The director Petra Costa examines a rightward shift in her country by zeroing in on the rise of a televangelist.

Tyler Perry returns as a series of characters, and this time, the real struggle for the family is boarding a plane.

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A federal judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed against Amazon by disgruntled customers who alleged the company had deceived and cheated them by introducing ads into Prime Video unless they paid extra. U.S. District Court Judge Barbara Jacobs Rothstein of the Western District of Washington on July 16 granted Amazon’s request to dismiss the consolidated […]

“Captain Planet and the Planeteers,” an animated TBS series from the ’90s about an environmentalist superhero, is being adapted into a live-action series at Netflix with Greg Berlanti and Leonardo DiCaprio as executive producers. Netflix declined to comment on the adaptation, though Variety has confirmed the news with sources. Tara Hernandez, best known for creating […]

Amazon MGM Studios’ United Artists and Scott Stuber have acquired the rights to the not-yet-titled relaunch of the 1992 erotic thriller “Basic Instinct,” with the original film’s writer Joe Eszterhas returning to pen the script. Producers of the upcoming film include UA’s Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbit and Vault Entertainment’s Craig Baumgarten. Adam Griffin of […]

With over $250 million at the global box office in less than week, James Gunn’s “Superman” is widely considered a win for the new DC Universe that Gunn and Peter Safran are spearheading at DC Studios. Next up for the franchise is “Peacemaker” Season 2, followed by the “Supergirl” movie and the “Lanterns” television series […]

Erin Westerman has been named president of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, where she will oversee all aspects of the development and production of Lionsgate’s slate of diversified theatrical film releases. Physical production will also report to Westerman. The announcement was made Thursday by Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, to whom Westerman […]

“Elden Ring: Nightreign,” “The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered” and “Mario Kart World” topped Stream Charts newly released list of the most-streamed new games between April 1-June 30. While certainly not an exact science, the rankings, which are based on Stream Charts’ collected data on hours viewed of live-streamers playing the games in their first […]

Eslabón Armado, the California-borne band of brothers Pedro and Brian Tover along with Damian Pacheco that has achieved crossover success with its modern take on Mexican sierreño, has partnered with Interscope Records. Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed. The trio from Patterson, Calif. was founded in 2017 and has released eight studio albums, […]

Netflix released its biannual viewership report Thursday alongside its earnings, with U.K. breakout hit “Adolescence” topping the TV side and action-comedy “Back in Action” starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz landing as the most-viewed movie on the service. The latest Engagement Report covers about 99% of the viewing of what Netflix members watched from January through […]

Taika Waititi, the Oscar-winning filmmaker of “Jojo Rabbit” and two “Thor” movies, has set sights on his next project. He’s attached to direct “Judge Dredd,” a feature film about the British comic book character, Variety has confirmed. Drew Pearce, known for “Fall Guy” and “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation,” will adapt the screenplay. The project doesn’t have a […]

Netflix reported its remarkable second-quarter 2025 earnings Thursday and, as per its new custom, the results came sans new subscriber data. However, it did include the streamer’s viewership data dump for the first half of the year. Wall Street forecast earnings per share (EPS) of $7.08 on $11.07 billion in revenue for the April-June quarter, […]

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Hercules loves Superman 2025

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Superman 2025 FAQ
I am – Hercules!!
What’s it called? “Superman.”
Who’s responsible? James Gunn, writer and director of the wonderful “The Suicide Squad” (the one with Idris Elba and John Cena, not the one with Will Smith) and all three excellent “Guardians of the Galaxy” movies.
Is it any good? Like much of Gunn’s prior work, it’s funny and moving and exciting, and never boring. There’s plenty to nitpick, but you’d be a fool to miss this very entertaining entertainment.
What says Warner Bros.? “Superman embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.”
How does it start? As John Williams’ Superman theme plays, a lot of text catches us up on what happened:
300 years ago superhumans became public knowledge on Earth, 30 years ago an alien spacecraft crashed into Kansas, 3 years ago a new superhuman arrived in Metropolis, 3 weeks ago a superhuman interfered in a middle-eastern conflict, 3 hours ago another new superhuman, one billing himself as The Hammer of Borovia, arrived in Metropolis, and 3 minutes ago Superman loses a brawl for the first time ever.*
Then we see what a lot of fans have already seen in that famous clip: a bloodied and beaten Superman crash-lands in a field of snow, then summons Krypto to take him home.
(*It is NOT mentioned in this exposition dump that Lois and Clark became romantically involved 3 months ago.)
The

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Barbarella Finds MATERIALISTS Pointless

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Hey friends, Barbarella here to tell you how completely disappointing Materialists is. How can a movie where Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans vie for the affections of a matchmaker fail so badly? Well, let me tell you. 
For starters, the chemistry between Dakota Johnson and either romantic rival doesn't quite feel like it's intense enough, so perhaps the casting has some impact, but I don't think that's the issue. I think the script deserves the blame. Don't get me wrong. The story includes lots of laughable moments around dating expectations and so forth. However, one expects characters to evolve throughout a story, to learn lessons, gain deeper understanding or just grow into better people through interactions with others or situations in which they find themselves. None of this happens. So much of the story just makes no sense.  
For instance, we are led to believe that Lucy, who’s been a top matchmaker for quite some time, never knew that people in real life are sometimes different than they appear on paper. She only learns this when an incident occurs with one of the couples she matches. I mean, anyone who’s ever been on a dating site or watched a True Crime story should know that people can portray themselves as something that they’re not. Technically, she apparently does already know people lie on the questionnaire because she comments about guys lying about their height. 
For her to apparently have this “revelation” that makes her reevaluate her priorities simply doesn’t track. While that bothers me

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Barbarella Adores THE LIFE OF CHUCK

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Hey friends, Barbarella here. Have I ever told you what a huge Stephen King fan I am? It started when a teenage me read Pet Sematary and became so enthralled with the author’s work that my mom’s Christmas shopping became immensely easier. She started gifting me Stephen King books for every Christmas and birthday thereafter, knowing I would eagerly devour every page. I did, with relish. Eventually, I began working my way through movies based on his works. Some ventured from the source material in ways I didn’t appreciate, but when I heard Mike Flanagan would be tackling one of King’s short stories, The Life of Chuck, I knew I’d love it. And I did.
Mike Flanagan, who’s responsible for my favorite horror miniseries, The Haunting of Hill House, and who was the mastermind who brought Doctor Sleep to screens, remains incredibly faithful to the source material, including how it’s told in three acts using reverse chronology. It’s a film that offers a feast of reflection on life, but I suspect some will dig in more ravenously than others. This is a story about those magical moments in life, the influence others have on our lives, and the decisions we make day to day that steer us one way or another. 
Narrated by Nick Offerman, the film begins ominously enough, with the world seemingly coming to an end. Natural and unnatural disasters plague the planet, and as if that’s not bad enough, the internet also appears to be out, possibly for good this time. Uncertainty and fear weigh

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McEric sits down with THE DAILY SHOW writer Daniel Radosh and editor Lauren Beckett Jackson for an interview

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Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” has been on-air for almost thirty years, garnering 26 PrimeTime Emmy Awards and several Peabody Awards for its writing and execution. Many are familiar with the show’s blend of current news commentary and informational journalism from comedians like Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carrell, John Oliver, Samatha Bee, Roy Wood, Jr, Rob Riggle, Jordan Klepper, Wyatt Cenac, Hasan Minhaj, Larry Whitmore, Lewis Black, Desi Lydic, Ronny Chieng, Michael Kosta, and a bevy of others. “The Daily Show’s” audience has grown up alongside the show, with viewership now skewing in higher age demographics than the coveted 18-34 bracket it dominated during its inception. That maturity is reflected in the current iteration of the show, with Stewart hosting on Monday’s while the rest of “The Best F**king News Team” fill in the remainder of the week.

“The Daily Show” is a bit of a misnomer as the show broadcasts nightly on Comedy Central (or Paramount+ for those living in the streaming age) from Monday to Thursday. I suppose “The Intermittent Show” just doesn’t have the same ring to it. “The Daily Show” is not unique in its position as a satirical news program, however it remains the definitive iteration of the format. Everyone knows about “The Daily Show,” love it or hate it. A foundational pillar of the show’s ubiquity and popularity is in the writing and execution of the show, which stands head and shoulders above its contemporaries.
 
I was honored to speak with senior writer Daniel Radosh

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Scott Adkins talks with McEric about his new action film, DIABLO

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If you’re a fan of current action films then you likely know the name Scott Adkins. He’s either kicked the ass of or had his ass kicked by every action star of the last five decades: Dolph Lundgren, Jackie Chan, Sylvester Stallone, Jean Claude Van Damme, Jet Li, and even Keanu Reeves. That’s right - he was the big guy with the grill in JOHN WICK CHAPTER 4. 

Scott’s newest film is DIABLO, which hits theaters and on demand this Friday, June 13th. Conceived alongside action compatriot Marko Zaror, the film takes place in Colombia following Adkins as Kris, a former convict, who seeks to make good on a promise to a fallen friend, which runs him afoul of Zaror’s mercenary, El Corvo. This film isn’t just another straight-to-streaming no-budget piece of content - DIABLO delivers on every front. The fight scenes, choreographed by Zaror, are intense and deftly photographed, thanks to director Ernesto Diaz Espinoza. The gunplay is intense, the acting is top tier, and the film never lags. 
 
Marko Zaror steals his scenes as El Corvo, a mercenary with an iron fist, literally. The six-foot-two Chilean action star has a chilling villain introduction, followed by a massive action scene in a sketchy hideout that plays out like a scene from TERMINATOR. He mows through assailants and bystanders alike with no emotion, only showing a hint of fear when Adkins’s Kris shows up to give him a real fight. El Corvo is fucking terrifying. Their final confrontation is a throwback to

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Barbarella Declares BRING HER BACK is an Intense Depiction of the Effects of Grief

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Hey, friends. Barbarella here still reeling from the incredibly intense Australian horror flick Bring Her Back, which comes out on May 30th. Not for the weak of heart, this follow-up from the minds behind Talk to Me grips one’s innards early on and doesn’t let go for the entire duration. 
While themes of grief and the different ways individuals cope with loss may not be uncommon in cinema, Bring Her Back approaches the concept in a truly unique fashion through the individuals involved and the manner in which their stories are told. 
Sora Wong debuts as the young Piper. Giving a powerhouse performance, she proves that a face doesn’t have to be recognizable to bring the awesomeness. While Piper may be the nucleus of the story, it’s not just her, but also those around her, who drive the points, like nails, into your soul. 
I’ll start with Sally Hawkins, whom you may recognize from The Shape of Water. Her portrayal of the adoptive parent is nothing short of exceptional. Nuanced when necessary, flat out psycho when required, she navigates the extremes and subtleties like a master. 
While I could ramble about Sally Hawkins more, let’s move on to Jonah Wren Phillips. He’s incredible as the creepy kid, but it’s in those moments where we glimpse his humanity that this young talent shines. I should warn you, though, if he’s onscreen, the odds of you feeling uncomfortable increase 85%. Owning the most disturbing scenes, he can be hard to watch at times. In fact, when

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McEric takes a look at some of the films screening at this year's Tribeca Film Festival in NYC from June 4th - 15th.

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The Tribeca Film Festival is set to descend once again upon New York City this June 4th through 15th. Begun in 2002 by Robert DeNiro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff, the festival sought to revitalize Lower Manhattan after the 9/11 attacks and has since become one of the premiere film festivals of North America. This year, alone, the programmers narrowed down their selections from over 13,000 submissions. This year's line-up boasts 95 world premieres from filmmakers across 36 countries, collecting everything from feature films to shorts, episodic content, audio storytelling, interactive games, and more. 
I'll be on site for several days of the festival to screen films and speak with attending talent, so let's take a look at some of the selections that made my shortlist of interest:
First off, the big trend this year is music documentaries - the festival has programmed at least fifteen music-based films, beginning with the opening night gala selection BILLY JOEL: AND SO IT GOES. The festivities will likely be more of a eulogy than a celebration due to recent developments, but it's still nice to kick off a definitively New York festival with one of the City's own beloved sons as the subject of its inaugural film. Other documentaries that feature prominently are METALLICA SAVED MY LIFE, BILLY IDOL SHOULD BE DEAD, BOY GEORGE 7 CULTURE CLUB, DEPECHE MODE: M, I WAS BORN THIS WAY: CARL BEAN, MOVE YA BODY: THE BIRTH OF HOUSE, and THE SIXTH BOROUGH. This final film made my shortlist as

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A BREED APART - Heavy on the Laughs, Light on the Scares - McEric reviews the new horror/comedy from the Furst Brothers starring Grace Caroline Currey and Page Kennedy.

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Hello all! McEric here with a review of the Furst Brothers' new horror/comedy A BREED APART, out now in theaters and on-demand. The film follows several Internet celebrities who are invited to an island overrun by rabid dogs to compete for a prize... survival. Check out the trailer:

The film stars Grace Caroline Currey (SHAZAM: FURY OF THE GODS, FALL), Virginia Gardner (FALL, 2018's HALLOWEEN), Page Kennedy (THE MEG, THE MEG 2), Troy Gentile (ABC's "The Goldbergs"), Riele Downs (Nickelodeon's "Henry Danger"), Zak Steiner (Netflix's "Jessica Jones"),and Hayden Panittiere (NBC's "Heroes"). The film is directed by Griff Furst and brother Nathan Furst, whose previous collaboration as co-directors brought us NIGHTMARE SHARK. Solo, Griff Furst has directed such films as SWAMP SHARK, GHOST SHARK, and TRAILER PARK SHARK, so he clearly knows his way around a creature feature... even if he doesn't really want to.
"Who is Louie Myman?" I asked when we spoke this past Friday. [Louie Myman is the credited director of Furst's films 100 MILLION BC and ALLIGATOR ALLEY.)
"Oh, Louie Myman! Do you know Alan Smithee?"
"Yes."
"He's Alan Smithee's brother. Yeah, I mean, it's a tough thing. It's an interesting thing to explore. It's like when you do a creature feature and it rates well, and it does well, they just offer you more of them. And I love them, don't get me wrong. I grew up watching all these creature features - Mysterious Island and Jaws and Cujo. I love those movies, but I love ALL kinds of movies. The creature feature, itself,

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Barbarella Says Tim Robinson Makes FRIENDSHIP Fantastic!

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Hey friends! Barbarella here back from hiatus, and I’m delighted to share my thoughts on A24’s newest release, Friendship, which is out NOW! Sometimes people watch trailers and think, “Oh this movie is like [insert movie about a similar topic].” If you’re thinking that about Friendship, it’s not. Genuinely funny without being cruel, Andrew DeYoung’s exploration of adult male friendship proves charming and elicits more than a few hearty laughs from me. 
In an era where seemingly fewer friendships exist in the real world than online, making new friends may be challenging, particularly for adult men. Keeping them may be nearly impossible. 
When Craig (Tim Robinson) receives a misdelivered package intended for cool new neighbor Austin (Paul Rudd), Craig walks it over to him. Upon meeting the charismatic and friendly guy, he quickly gets invited in and finds himself actually making friends. His expressions reveal his delight in this newly formed camaraderie with someone who is just so darned interesting. One can’t help but feel happy for his new accomplishment.  
Sadly, new friendships are fragile, and in a group setting, Craig doesn’t make the best impression on the guys. It doesn’t take long before Austin begins distancing himself from the awkward neighbor. In his desperation to rekindle the closeness they once shared, Craig makes some questionable decisions that lead to more awkward situations and laughs.
On the surface, this is a quirky comedy that relies heavily on Tim Robinson’s performance. However, there is much more to this movie. Throughout, it addresses many common insecurities that men

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McEric cleans up his inbox by dumping reviews for NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH, RENNER, MOB COPS, and YOUNG WERTHER.

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Hello all! 
I've got some reviews of two films releasing this Friday, April 25th - but thought I'd also take this opportunity to highlight two other films that are already out there but I haven't yet found the time to cover. Hopefully there's something here for everyone, so let's get right to it:
First up is NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH, starring Jack Quaid (NOVOCAINE, THE COMPANION, "The Boys"), Jeffrey Dean Morgan ("The Boys," "The Walking Dead"), and Malin Ackerman (WATCHMEN, SLAYERS), directed by Duncan Skiles (THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER) and written by Sean Farley. The film features troubled young man Simon McNally (Quaid), who is trying to find his feet after spending a decade in a facility for mental health treatment, and his paranoid ex-security guard neighbor Ed Deerman. The two form an unlikely partnership when Simon believes he's seen a woman kidnapped but is deemed an unreliable witness by police due to his history and behavior. The two men take it upon themselves to investigate the crime and rescue the woman, revealing a deeper web of villainy in their quiet town.

Quaid and Morgan have great chemistry, and Quaid, specifically, does some great work in this film. Whereas the majority of his characters have been able to rely and charm and humor, Simon is stripped of these tools due to the abuse he received at a young age, so the tricks that Quaid would normally utilize to endear himself to audiences are out of reach. Quaid does a great job of humanizing McNally as a

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Actress Gina Gershon speaks with McEric about new film HIGH ROLLERS with John Travolta and cult classics SHOWGIRLS and KILLER JOE.

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When I received an email asking me if I wanted to watch a brand new independent film starring John Travolta, Gina Gershon, and Lukas Haas, my first instinct was to say no. When I was told I might be able to interview Gina Gershon, I said sure, and watched Ives’ HIGH ROLLERS. What follows was my experience:

This film isn’t good, you guys, but I did watch the whole thing, not only because I had to. It’s a caper, and once I get into a caper, I can’t walk away. I’ve got to know if and how they’ll pull it off. I think that’s universal. That said, this is not a good caper. 
 
The film opens with Travolta as Mason with Gershon as Amy on a beautiful beach, looking out at the crystal blue water. They are gathered with their friends and team to watch two of their own tie the knot, but before they can both conclude their “I dos,” attack helicopters descend, accompanied by SUVS filled with masked mercenaries. They are held at gunpoint and Amy is taken. In a blink, the baddies are gone and the team is unharmed - you know, like mercenaries are wont to do. Next, Mason is giving chase in his muscle car in a poorly edited road piece, concluding in a crash that likely accounts for the film’s entire budget.This is followed by the team grouped around a table while Mason exposition dumps their accolades for the sake of the audience.

They are contacted by

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McEric reviews (new) releases RAGING MIDLIFE and AMERICAN DREAMER.

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Hello all! McEric here with a quick review of two (new) releases hitting the market this St. Patrick's Day Weekend, both of which I actually enjoyed.
RAGING MIDLIFE
First was RAGING MIDLIFE, a movie that was pitched to me as starring Paula Abdul (I'm a massive fan), Eddie Griffin (DOUBLE TAKE), Walter Koenig (STAR TREK), and Motch O. Mann, the world's foremost Macho Man Randy Savage impersonator. Yeah, I hear it, too. Luckily, I didn't read any further. I saw Paula Abdul's name and shouted "I'm in!" Going in to this film blind is the best way to see it. As I'm furnishing you with a review, however, I must speak further to the film. If you want to skip down to AMERICAN DREAMER and go in blind, I do suggest it. Otherwise, here we go.

The film, written by Nic Costa and Rob Taylor, and directed by the latter, follows childhood friends Alex and Mark, now in their midlives (see that?) who are chasing their dragon - a purple tanktop once worn by their favorite wrestler, Raging Abe. Raging Abe is a Macho Man Randy Savage-type character who wears a stove pipe hat and chin beard and lives by five "proclamations," all meant to help his young fans navigate life and walk as better people. The film opens with grainy footage of a talk show appearance (think Arsenio Hall) from Raging Abe and his handler, Mary Todd, played by Abdul. The action opens in the eighties with young Alex and Mark ringside

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Barbarella Chats with BLOAT actors Malcolm Fuller and Sawyer Jones

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Hey friends! Barbarella here to chat about feeling bloated. Wait that’s not right. I’m here to chat a bit about Bloat, which will be in Theaters, On Demand and On Digital March 7, 2025. It’s a new horror thriller in which Ben McKenzie (“Gotham,” “The O.C.”) plays Jack, a man stuck working while his family vacations in Japan. As if the FOMO isn’t bad enough, one of his sons starts behaving strangely after almost drowning, and his wife, played by Bojana Novakovic (Edge of Darkness, Drag Me to Hell), must grapple with everything essentially alone, while Jack grows increasingly frustrated with his inability to do anything more than bear witness and offer recommendations and theories. 

Bloat proves to be pretty fun, generating some tension from the fact that poor Jack is stuck in front of a screen in another country, balancing work and family drama from afar. His sense of powerlessness and the increasing frustration that develops as he video-chats with his family and hears increasingly more unsettling news makes him relatable and really heightens the unease I feel while watching. While the final act doesn't engage me as much as the setup leading up to it, I enjoy enough of the concepts within the story that overall, I like the movie. 
I got the opportunity to chat with the actors who play the two sons, Malcolm Fuller and Sawyer Jones. Check it out!
Barbara: Would you guys tell me about the casting process. Did you get sent the script or did you have to audition? What was that like

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Director Simon West and star Lucy Liu talk OLD GUY, starring Christoph Waltz, now streaming everywhere!

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Director Simon West should be a household name; his first film was a little picture from 1997 called CON AIR. Perhaps you've heard of it? He went on to helm similar big budget action extravaganzas, such as 2001's LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER and 2012's THE EXPENDABLES 2. Eventually, however, time and changing tastes caught up with West, and now he's directing smaller budget flicks, from action to drama, that move at a slightly slower pace and appeal to a different audience. 
The same could be said for Danny Dolinski, the titular OLD GUY of West's latest feature, played by Academy-Award Winner Christoph Waltz (INGLORIOUS BASTERDS, THE GREEN HORNET). Danny's a wetworks expert in a field saturated with hot young assassins, desperately trying to prove he's still relevant, often to his detriment. After recovering from a wrist injury that found him relegated to a cleaner role at a local bakery, Danny is itching to get back in the field. When he's told the only role available is support for young assassing Wihlborg (Cooper Hoffman), he is understandably unenthused. He invites his longtime friend Anata (Lucy Liu) along for their job since it'll take them to some charming locations around Europe, and once underway, tries to take point on every hit. Things don't go as planned.

As you can probably already divine, there are so many parallels between Waltz's OLD GUY and West's career. Danny was once the best, the biggest game in town, and his name still opens doors... but the game has

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Julianna Margulies and Gretchen Mol Talk MILLERS IN MARRIAGE, Edward Burns' latest with Eric McClanahan

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Edward Burns made quite the impression after winning the Best Picture prize at the Sundance Film Festival with his 1995 masterpiece THE BROTHERS MCMULLEN, signifying the emergence of a new and singular voice. The plot synopsis for the film was "Three Irish Catholic brothers from Long Island struggle to deal with love, marriage, and infidelity." Now, thirty years later, Burns has returned with a new vision, MILLERS IN MARRIAGE, with the plot synopsis sounding vaguely familiar - "Three Irish Catholic siblings from New York struggle to deal with love, marriage, and infidelity." What can I say? Dude's got range.


However, I'm not here to say that Edward Burns is a one-trick pony or that MILLERS IN MARRIAGE is recycled and tired. Truth is, I really liked this movie. The cast is impeccable and the narrative kept me interested, even when I thought some plot points were a bit contrived or predictable. Burns crafts characters that we want to care about, even if they're narcissistic, self-destructive, manipulative, or just plain wrong. Burns' gift of character and dialogue is that we are drawn into the maw of the devouring devils of his narratives. 

This film is no different. Following the Miller siblings, Andy (Burns), Maggie (Julianna Margulies), and Eve (Gretchen Mol), and their orbiting cadre of lovers. Andy is a painter, fresh off a separation from his wife Tina (Morena Baccarin) and now dating one of her former colleagues Renee (Minnie Driver). Maggie is an active novelist married to inert novelist Nick (Campbell Scott),

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Writer/Director Spider One and star Krsy Fox speak with McEric about their new film LITTLE BITES, releasing on physical media Tuesday 2/18 and streaming on SHUDDER Friday 2/21.

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Parenthood is sacrifice, and that is the message behind the latest horror film from filmmaker Michael Cummings, aka Spider One of Powerman 5000, aka Rob Zombie's brother. As he puts it in his director's statement:
"In the film, Mindy’s relationship with her monster, Agyar, is clearly my allegory for parenthood. His bites are her pain. His words are her insecurities. His intentions are to prove Mindy’s failure as a parent. We are in solidarity with Mindy, even if, at times we are frustrated and baffled by her actions. And that is exactly the point. She doesn’t know what to do. None of us do. Framing this movie in horror was a natural choice."

LITTLE BITES tells the story of Mindy Vogel (Krsy Fox, TERRIFIER 3), who is inexplicably saddled with a demon, Agyar (Jon Skarloff, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER) that demands to feast upon her daughter, Alice. Unwilling to acquiesce, Mindy sends Alice to stay with her mother (Bonnie Arons, THE NUN) while she placates the monster with bites of her own flesh, spinning a plan to rid of her the burden once and for all. 
I had the opportunity to speak with writer/director Spider One and lead actress Krsy Fox, neither of whom I felt comfortable addressing by name because I didn't feel entirely sure if Krsy was just pronounced "Krissy" and I couldn't rightly look a man in the face and call him "Spider".

I really wanted to like this feature when I sat down to watch it, and a lot about it is quite

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McEric talks to director Greg Kohs and producer Gary Krieg about the new documentary THE THINKING GAME

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It’s apparent that we’re living in the future, but how did we get here? Moreover, who shepherded us into this bold new world? Director Greg Kohrs and producer Gary Krieg sought this very answer and it brought them to Demis Hassabis.
 
Demis Hassabis began his journey as a young chess prodigy before shifting gears toward changing the world. He was drawn to the game as a “A fun thinking game,” but after a particularly long battle at a world tournament, he saw a futility in wasting his brain on games when there were real challenges to which he could apply his talents. 
 
During a gap year between high school and college, Demis got an internship at Bullfrog games, where he implemented rudimentary AI into a PC game called Theme Park. His innovation allowed the NPCs to react to each other as well as the gamers’ intervention and create a more interconnected and immersive experience. This caught the eye of Electronic Arts and changed the trajectory of video games for years to come. Despite this transformative influence, Demis focused on college and after graduation sought to tackle the issue of Artificial General Intelligence.
 
For the uninitiated, Artificial General Intelligence refers to a true thinking creation. Inspired to a point by the AI Deep Blue defeating Chess master Kasparov in 1997, Demis was duly impressed by the victory but saw the limitation of an innovation that could ONLY play chess. As admirable as that was, Demis saw an imminent future where an AI could beat

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McEric chats with the writer/director and stars of the Sundance Midnight Selection TOUCH ME

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The Sundance Film Festival is preparing to hit Park City, Utah once again this Thursday, January 23rd through February 2nd, boasting 88 feature films and a slew of shorts and industry panels. One of the highlights of the festival each year is the Midnight Program, which screens genre pictures late at night. Just last year this program brought us I SAW THE TV GLOW, IN A VIOLENT NATURE, and LOVE LIES BLEEDING, to give you an idea of the type of fare one might find. One particular title in this year's program caught my interest when I read the synopsis and stood out as something that would assuredly be unique. The film is called TOUCH ME by writer/director Addison Heimann, and its synopsis reads:
Two codependent best friends become addicted to the heroin-like touch of an alien narcissist who may or may not be trying to take over the world.

TOUCH ME is a brilliant meditation on addiction, codependency, and the universal search for acceptance and peace in an ever-increasingly chaotic world. The film's use of color is exquisite, and the four lead actors who propel the story turn in some amazing work. I knew the film would be weird but it exceeded my expectations, and if you like your allegories laugh-out-loud funny and interspersed with tentacle sex, you will love this film, too.
I was able to talk to writer/director Addison Heimann, stars Olivia Taylor Dudley, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jordan Gavaris, and Marlene Forte about the film, some of the technical wizardry

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Eric McClanahan reviews Robert Eggers's latest film, NOSFERATU.

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Wouldst thou like to live immortally?
Robert Eggers is back in theaters with his latest vision, NOSFERATU, a remake of the 1922 film of the same name, which was itself an unlicensed retelling of Bram Stoker's DRACULA. For those who don't know, Eggers is the visionary behind such standout films as THE VVITCH, THE LIGHTHOUSE, and THE NORTHMAN. His films have earned him a fiercely dedicated fanbase and heavy auteur status in Hollywood, essentially giving him carte blanche when it comes to making his films. NOSFERATU is the culmination of that legacy and that power, for better or worse.

I saw NOSFERATU last night in a packed theater, my second choice theater as the first had already sold out by the time I arrived. It was preceded by trailers for THE WOLF MAN and THE MONKEY, tailored to its audience of artistic horror hounds. The movie begins with simple white text over black backgrounds, and the first thing the audience hears is a woman crying the darkness. From there, the film is two plus hours of atmosphere and mood, stretched to its near breaking point before the final fade out. Eggers is a master of tone, an Edgar Allan Poe of the visual form, and his legacy as a visual storyteller receives no tarnish with this entry into his oeuvre. So much is explored with a muted color palette and expert use of light and shadow. The camera pulls into darkness, pulls the bodies onscreen into rooms into which they cannot see,

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Filmmaker James Fox discusses his new documentary THE PROGRAM which examines the United States government's pre-existing relationship with UAPs.

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In a new AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT SEGMENT, I will do something terrifically similar to what I did the last time I did this segment, and now that I'm reading that out loud I realize how ridiculous it sounds. Regardless, I once again enter the realm of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena and speak with a specialist about what the United States knows, what it doesn't, and the barriers that are preventing it from disclosing its full knowledge to the public.
Let's get one thing established right away: the conversation around alien visitation has changed. When I chatted with Disclosure Activist Stephen Bassett back in 2021, we weren't discussing if these visitations were real but rather why we weren't being told about them. Even the classification has changed - they're no longer Unidentified Flying Objects but Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon, or UAPs. Our government has come clean about their interest in UAPs, largely due to military concerns, and they take sightings seriously. The Defense Department's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office was created to investigate unidentified anomalies to determine if they're foreign or domestic, dangerous or innocuous, earthbound or alien. That part is transparent, but THE PROGRAM's findings aren't, and that is the subject of filmmaker James Fox's new documentary, THE PROGRAM.

I chatted with James Fox, filmmaker of The Phenomenon, Moment of Contact, and I Know What I Saw, to discuss THE PROGRAM after viewing it, and though we were able to talk for quite a while, I didn't really have that many questions. Not because the

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McEric chats with produced Hilarie Burton Morgan and star Molly Brown about the new SHUDDER exclusive BLOODY AXE WOUND, a coming-of-age slasher comedy with heart(s) to spare.

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Everything about film has changed, and while some lambast this brave new world, it does have its silver linings. Streaming services took over channels and then became their own studios. For every Netflix dud there's a great horror film championed by SHUDDER, Bloody Disgusting, or Fangoria that would go otherwise unproduced. SHUDDER, specifically, has been picking up amazing films, from last year's LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL to this year's IN A VIOLENT NATURE. The studio is ending the year strong with a meta take on the coming-of-age slasher rom-com called BLOODY AXE WOUND, releasing in limited theaters before landing on the streamer in early 2025. The synopsis is as follows:
Abbie Bladecut (Sari Arambulo, "A.P. Bio") is a teenager torn between the macabre traditions of her family’s bloody trade and the tender stirrings of her first crush (Molly Brown, "Dexter: Original Sin"). In the small town of Clover Falls, Abbie’s father, Roger Bladecut (Billy Burke, TWILIGHT), has built an infamous legacy by capturing real-life killings on tape and selling them to eager customers, but as Abbie delves deeper into the grisly family business, she begins to wonder if it’s time to take the family tradition in a new direction. 

The conceit of the film is surprisingly fresh in a genre that finds new ways to reinvent itself with shocking regularity. Set within the confines of a horror film, we see what it might be like to grow up in a family where the patriarch is a serial killer/slasher who rises from the grave

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Barbarella Dives into Conversation with FREEDIVER Director Michael John Warren!

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Hey friends! Barbarella here. Michael John Warren’s latest documentary Freediver is available on Prime Video, or buy or rent on Digital starting December 7, 2024. The film plunges viewers into the world of competitive freediving as it chronicles Alexey Molchanov’s unprecedented attempt to set world records in multiple categories of the sport. Opening with some explanations about diving’s impact on the body, the film draws me back to memories of getting certified to scuba. Prior to those classes, the risks about which I knew were drowning, underwater predators (e.g. sharks), and the bends. Yet, those first days in the classroom, we learned a whole horde of other damaging or fatal consequences of diving that I had never previously considered. Once we were all sufficiently terrified of the consequences of our planned endeavor, it was time to don our gear and plunge into the depths. And we did, despite the inherent risks of injury and death. 
Although risk-free to myself, witnessing Alexey move gracefully deeper into peril in Freediver proves almost as nerve-wracking as my first open-water dive and leaves me pondering questions, like “How long could I hold my breath?” - the answer is not long at all - or “Would I ever consider free diving?” The answer is maybe, but absolutely not competitively. Those people are insane, superhuman, or both!
Whether they are insane or not, I spend much of the film in awe of these people who have trained their bodies to perform skills the human body was never meant to experience.

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Tim Sheridan chats about Alan Scott: Green Lantern, Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Batman: The Long Halloween, and adapting legacy stories to small and large screens.

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When I got into this racket over six years ago, I did so as a fan. In fact, it was a passing text exchange with a friend about the movie A QUIET PLACE that ended with “Hey, do you want to write about movies for a website?” Flash forward, here I am, having interviewed over a hundred creatives in my time with this site and others. Typically, I’ll get an email from a PR firm asking if I want to screen a film and speak with attached talent or read a book and speak with the author. I rarely say no as I firmly believe that everyone is worth talking to and every person you come in contact with can teach you something that you might not learn in your own sphere of social contacts or experiences.
 
This interview is different. This subject I hunted down. I saw that he was going to be at New York Comic Con this year signing books in Artist Alley, and I’d already interacted with him briefly on Twitter (back when it was Twitter) so I felt I could swing over and say hello. I did, and of course he had some fans in front of him when I arrived so I decided to hang back and let them have their moment. Watching him interact with these fans confirmed everything I believed about this writer - he couldn’t be any nicer, any more accommodating, or any more grateful for the people who celebrate his art.

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McEric chats with reality star Jenni "JWoww" Farley on her feature-film debut as writer/director of the found-footage horror film DEVON.

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Found footage horror. Do you love it? Do you hate it? Do you think it is its own genre or do you lump it in with its overarching tone - slasher, supernatural, monster, etc. Love it or hate it, the convention is here to stay, as it offers a realistic, relatable approach to horror that blurs the lines between reality, film, empathy, and voyeurism.
 
So, when I got an email asking if I wanted to screen the feature DEVON, written and directed by Jenni “JWoww” Farley, I said “of course I do!” My wife is a fan of “Jersey Shore” and has been since day one, so I mostly did it for her, but I was also very curious what the singular star would bring to the horror pantheon. The logline read:
 
Devon's parents never stopped searching for answers after her disappearance from a notorious asylum. Years after the incident, a mysterious website draws five adventurers to the abandoned asylum where she was last seen. Armed with cameras, they plunge into the darkness, unaware they’re filming their own descent into horror—never meant to return.
 

 
I got the chance to chat with writer/director/producer Jenni “JWoww” Farley about jumping into a feature-length film, the serendipitous location, and her crew. 
 

 
Eric McClanahan: Hey, Jenni! How are you?
 
Jenni “JWoww” Farley: Good. Nervous. 
 
EM: Nervous? Why are you nervous?
 
JJF: I feel like this is [me] kind of starting my career over. It’s a different world, a different element. I am a superfan of horror films; I have been since I

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HIPPO'S Writer/Director Mark Rapaport Chats Video Games, Sex Talks, and Black-and-White Filmmaking

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Hey, friends! Barbarella here to talk about dark comedy Hippo, or more accurately to share the conversation I had with Hippo’s director and writer Mark Rapaport. Genuinely funny, this incredible film has the potential to achieve cult status, so long as people take a chance on this black-and-white gem and actually see it. I recommend that they do. Hippo stars Kimball Farley, Lilla Kizlinger, Eliza Roberts, and Eric Roberts as the narrator. It tells the story of two exceptionally different teens being raised by their mother in a somewhat isolated existence. At times, it reminds me of Yorgos Lanthimos’ Dogtooth, in the way that the children in Hippo are sheltered, while not in the same extreme way they were in the Greek film, both films make strong points about the detriment of isolation. The two would make a great double-feature, but if you want to jump on this one first, Hippo will be in select theaters November 8. 

At any rate, after a night of minimal sleep due to staying out late at the Pink concert, I caught up with Mark Rapaport, and we had a fun chat about the movie. Check it out!
Barbara: Why go black and white with this? 
Mark: I've always loved classic movies, but I never thought I would make a movie in black and white until my cinematographer started taking photos of black and white, and I was like, “These are so cool and good, why don't more people shoot in black and white? Maybe we should do something like that.” He was very into that. When

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McEric highlights a few spooky films for your Halloween night, including DIE ALONE and HOLD YOUR BREATH.

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‘Tis the season, for a few more hours, before Mariah Carey breaks through her ice-cocoon and heralds in the winter holidays. If you need a couple of thrillers to hold back the tide of the inevitable, I’ve got you covered with a couple of brand new features released this very month: HOLD YOUR BREATH and DIE ALONE.
 
DIE ALONE stars Carrie-Anne Moss (THE MATRIX, “The Acolyte”), Frank Grillo (CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER, ONE DAY AS A LION), Douglas Smith (HBO’s “Big Love”), and Kimberly-Sue Murray (Netflix’s “V-Wars”). The film is written and directed by Lowell Dean (WOLFCOP, SUPERGRID) and released by Quiver Distribution. After an outbreak turns the majority of the population into plant-based zombies, a young man (Smith) with amnesia searches for his lost love and stumbles across a rugged survivalist (Moss). Check out the trailer:
 

 
If you’re getting “The Last of Us” vibes, you’re on the right track. The film features some pretty great creature effects, apt desolation to sell the apocalypse, and a surprisingly original story. Moss is the star of the show, by far, and carries her scenes with a deadpan humor that keeps the heavy subject matter from swallowing the viewer in despair. The budget limitations are clear but the film that emerges is certainly a smart, fun ride that hits all the points of an apocalyptic thriller with a (predictable) plot twist and great performances.
 
I got the chance to chat with Carrie-Anne Moss about the production of the film, her bicycle-riding skills, and dream roles.

Carrie-Anne

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Snake Plotzkin Reviews THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF CHRISTOPHER LEE

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Snake Plotzkin, reporting from Fantastic Fest 2024, where I got to see the biographical documentary, The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee. I’m a big fan of Hammer horror, and I will watch literally any Hammer film with Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing in it. One of my favorite Hammer films is Rasputin the Mad Monk, which, if you haven’t seen it, is one of Lee’s best performances. The gigantically tall Lee stalks around St. Peterburg as the mad monk, hypnotizing women, seducing them, and then yelling at them to get out of his room and leave their money on the bed. It’s amazing. 

If The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee had been made up completely of anecdotes about Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing on the Hammer films, I would honestly have been very satisfied with it. But the movie unexpectedly goes much further, revealing not just another side of the actor, but multiple facets. For instance, did you know that Christopher Lee fought Nazis? That he may have been the inspiration for James Bond (which was written by his cousin)? That he released two heavy metal albums? Well, this movie goes where no marionette-narrated biopic has gone before, using a mix of interviews, animation, and puppetry to bring Christopher Lee to life (the man himself passed away in 2015).
Yes, I said puppetry. The movie is narrated by a marionette of Christopher Lee – who, in an uncanny imitation of Lee’s sonorous voice (played by Peter Szymon Serafinowicz, an English actor

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STRANGE HARVEST: THE OCCULT MURDER IN THE INLAND EMPIRE Premieres at Fantastic Fest 2024!

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Hey friends. Barbarella here. Strange Harvest: The Occult Murder in the Inland Empire is a long title for a great narrative utilizing the true-crime documentary format. The format proves so effective at tricking my brain into thinking I’m watching actual footage of crime scenes and caught-on-tape moments that I had to occasionally remind myself to relax, it’s only a movie. 
It made its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2024 on September 22, 2024 at 11:50 p.m. CT, and I had the delightful opportunity to sit down with genre director Stuart Ortiz, and actors Peter Zisso and Terri Apple in Austin last week. Check it out!

Barbara: I'm one of these people that I can watch the most gruesome stuff in movies, and it doesn't bother me, heads getting drilled and stuff.
Peter: Bless You. 
Barbara: But it really upsets me to see people getting hurt, even these skateboarding videos and such, and this movie messed with my brain because I knew it’s fictional, but my brain got tricked into thinking it was real at times because the way it was done. I'm very impressed with the effectiveness of that. 
Stuart: Thank you.  
Barbara: Why do this in a true crime format? What were you going for? 
Stuart: I just think it's a really interesting way to tell a story, and in particular to tell a horror story because it just allows you to have this vantage point that you don't normally have with horror, to investigate certain details or aspects of a horror story that you wouldn't focus on necessarily in a more conventional story. I

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Kevin Smith Talks to McEric about THE 4:30 MOVIE

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Kevin Smith’s THE 4:30 MOVIE is coming home today, available on digital through all major retailers. The film tells the story of young Brian David, an avatar of Kevin Smith, and his adventures at the local Atlantic Cinema where he watches films with his friends Burny and Belly in 1986. It’s a departure from the View Askewniverse that Smith started thirty years ago, which admittedly stretched to its possible breaking point as the characters within encountered rebel angels, demons, Hollywood, jewel thieves, terrorists, and a monkey. THE 4:30 MOVIE offers a much more grounded story of a simpler time when the cinema and video store ruled the weekend, and the lives on the silver screen either mirrored our own or showed us worlds we could only imagine. 

I had the opportunity to chat with Kevin Smith yesterday in support of the film’s digital release and it went exactly as I thought it would: we were given six minutes, I asked one question, and he talked for eight. What I got in that response, though, was a good deal of wisdom about what the filmmaker attempts when he puts his memories to screen for our amusement, how he’s remained relevant, and where his ideas originate. Prior to the interview’s start, my cat Bennie decided she needed to be part of it all, as well, and leapt onto the seat behind me. 
 
Eric McClanahan - Hi Kevin!
 
Kevin Smith - Hello, Eric! How are you?
 
EM - I’m well, thank you!
 
KS - Look at that cat!

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McEric chats with David Howard Thornton (Art the Clown) and Lauren Lavera (Sienna Shaw) ahead of Damien Leone's TERRIFIER 3

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Time to crawl out from under your bridges, ghouls, because Damien Leone’s Art the Clown is back in TERRIFIER 3, hitting theaters October 11th. This time the terror is set against the backdrop of Christmas, with Art (David Howard Thornton) returning to hunt down Sienna (Lauren Lavera) after she cut his head off in the last installment. The film picks up right at the end of Part 2 before allowing Art to take a five year siesta while Sienna spends time in facilities piecing her psyche back together. Young Jonathan Shaw (Elliott Fullam) isn’t so young anymore, attending college near his Aunt and Uncle, Jessica and Mark (Margaret Anne Florence and Alex Ross), with whom Sienna stays after being checked out of the latest facility. 

The film opens with Art dispatching a family while dressed in a Santa Claus suit, letting the audience know right away that no one is safe. The entire film plays out as a supercut of gory kills and dark humor, with occasional moments of genuine world-building that allows the supporting cast to really stretch their acting muscles. Plotwise, the film seems to be more focused on showcasing creative kills than telling a cohesive story, and the end seems somewhat rushed, as though the filmmakers had almost forgotten that they had to end the thing. 
 
What a TERRIFIER fan is looking for, however, is exactly what they’ll find in 3: inventive kills, stomach-turning sound design, laughs that’ll make you question your own morality, and surprises. When I got

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Nosferatu was one of the best horror films of 2024. With an impressive cast which included Bill Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and more, there was no way the gothic horror flick could go wrong. After adding Nosferatu stars to his next movie Werwulf, Robert Eggers is bringing in another star from the Oscar-nominated movie. […]

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Photo Credit- Focus Features Nosferatu was one of the best horror films of 2024. With an impressive cast which included Bill Skarsgård, Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and more, there was no way the gothic horror flick could go wrong. After adding Nosferatu stars to his next movie Werwulf, Robert Eggers is bringing in another star from the Oscar-nominated movie. As of right now, the plot of Werwulf is under wraps. The only thing we know about the upcoming horror movie is that it will take place in 13th-century England. Werwulf will also have a Christmas Day release date for next year, just like Noseratu did last year. However, we can safely assume that the period horror film will explore the creature mythology of the werewolf. Who is in the Werwulf cast? As reported by Deadline, the latest Nosferatu actor to join Werwulf is Willem Dafoe. Back in December, Robert Eggers reportedly offered Dafoe roles in two movies. Without mentioning what the offers were, it looks like Werwulf was one of them. Plus, the Spider-Man actor and Eggers have been frequent collaborators not only for Nosferatu, but for The Lighthouse and The Northman. Dafoe is also in early talks to star in Eggers’ retelling of A Christmas Carol, where he’ll be playing Ebenezer Scrooge. The Charles Dickens story’s supernatural elements and being a period piece go well with Eggers’ wheelhouse. Other Nosferatu actors in talks for Werwulf include Lily-Rose Depp. She played Ellen Hutter, who unknowingly made an eerie connection to Count Orlok. Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who played Ellen’s friend’s husband, will also be in the new werewolf movie. With Robert Eggers choosing his Nosferatu family to collaborate with him again for Werwulf, it proves the folk horror filmmaker knows good talent and sticks with it. Make sure to check in for more news on Werwulf and see it hit theaters on Christmas Day 2026. The post Werwulf Cast Adds Another Star From Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Disney has finally announced the Lilo & Stitch digital, 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD release dates for its latest live-action remake, based on the beloved 2002 animated movie of the same name. Since its theatrical debut, the film has received a Popcornmeter score of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. “Experience this funny and touching live-action reimagining of […]

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(Photo Credit: Disney) Disney has finally announced the Lilo & Stitch digital, 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD release dates for its latest live-action remake, based on the beloved 2002 animated movie of the same name. Since its theatrical debut, the film has received a Popcornmeter score of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. “Experience this funny and touching live-action reimagining of Disney’s animated classic. When a lonely girl named Lilo adopts Stitch, an alien ‘puppy,’ Stitch helps to mend Lilo’s broken family — but not without wreaking hilarious havoc on the Hawaiian Islands,” reads the official synopsis. When is the Lilo & Stitch digital, 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD release dates? The live-action Lilo & Stitch movie will be available to rent or own on digital platforms starting on July 22. It will then be followed by its 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD releases on August 26. In addition, Disney will also be releasing a must-have 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook edition, featuring a bold cover art with Stitch breaking through the cover. Listed below are the bonus features included in its home video release: Deleted Scenes: Nani Cleans Up; My Name is Nani ‘Ohana Means Family: Making Lilo & Stitch – Learn how an animated classic becomes an instant live-action favorite. Explore the challenges of bringing Stitch into the real world, how the familiar images of the original were recreated, and join returning cast members on a set that embodies ‘ohana. Drawn to Life – Check out scenes from the animated original film alongside their live-action counterparts to see how these beloved key moments were faithfully recreated. And uncover some easter eggs along the way! Bloopers – Take a look at some of the fun mishaps on set with the cast of crew of Lilo & Stitch. Scenes with Stitch – Hear Stitch talk about some of his favorite scenes as he watches the movie play: Escape To Earth, Feeding Fish, Hula Performance, Stitch Gets Named, Bath Time, and Watch This. The live-action Lilo & Stitch movie was directed by Dean Fleischer Camp from a screenplay written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes. The ensemble cast includes Chris Sanders as the voice of Stitch, Zach Galifianakis as the voice of Dr. Jumba, Maia Kealoha as Lilo Pelekai, Billy Magnussen as the voice of Pleakley, Sydney Agudong as Nani, Courtney B. Vance as Cobra Bubbles, Kaipo Dudoit as David, Amy Hill as Tūtū, Tia Carrere as Mrs. Kekoa, and Jason Scott Lee. Disney+ Has the Best Bundle in the Business Sign-up today for access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Learn More During its theatrical run, the remake earned a worldwide gross of over $1 billion at the box office, making it the highest-grossing live-action/animated hybrid to date. The post Lilo & Stitch Digital, 4K, Blu-ray, & DVD Release Dates Set for Remake appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

ComingSoon Senior Editor Brandon Schreur spoke to Luis Guzmán about starring in the new action comedy movie Guns Up. Guzmán discussed what drew him to the project, how he approached a scene where his character fires a bazooka, Wednesday Season 2, and more. “When a job goes horribly wrong, an ex-cop and family man (Kevin […]

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(Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ComingSoon Senior Editor Brandon Schreur spoke to Luis Guzmán about starring in the new action comedy movie Guns Up. Guzmán discussed what drew him to the project, how he approached a scene where his character fires a bazooka, Wednesday Season 2, and more. “When a job goes horribly wrong, an ex-cop and family man (Kevin James) who moonlights as a mob henchman has one night to get his family out of the city,” the synopsis for Guns Up reads. Guns Up will be released in United States theaters on July 18, 2025, by Vertical. Brandon Schreur: To start, I’m wondering if you can tell me a little bit about how you got involved with this project. What’s the story of you being cast in Guns Up? Luis Guzmán: It was crazy. First of all, I got a call on a Wednesday that I’ve got to show up on Tuesday so we can start shooting on Wednesday. I’m like, ‘Whoa, what?’ I haven’t even read the script! I read the script that Monday. And then I said, ‘Guys, I can’t fly out until Wednesday to start Thursday.’ It was, like, quick, you know? They told me a little bit about the cast and the director, Edward Drake. It sounded like a fun project. I dug the part. And I ended up in Jersey. I ended up in Jersey for almost a month. Yeah. It was, like, rapid fire quick that I ended up on this film. That’s cool. I think it turned out so well, even if there was a quick turnaround. I just thought this one was so much fun — I could never really tell where it was going. It starts, and then it doesn’t stop. It’s a blast. Yeah, well, you know, I’ll tell you what. It was a pretty cool shoot. They really worked fast on this film. Which was a bit surprising to me, but artistically, it worked. Working with Kevin James and Christina was really super cool. We just put in the work and, listen, at the end of the day, with this kind of crazy action comedy movie, nobody got hurt. Everybody got to go home in one piece. That’s great. I’d love to talk to you about your character in here, because he’s so fun. I just love the whole tone of this movie, where it could’ve been a gritty take on this story, but the comedy made it so much fun. It was fun watching your character weave in and out of there — he is kind of the badass who knows how to do everything, but he’s got a lighter side to him. It was fun to watch him navigate this whole situation. I’m curious what aspect of this character stood out the most when you were reading the script for the first time and made you want to play him? I’ll be honest with you, what stood out the most to me about this character in particular was that he could’ve jumped out of an airplane without a parachute and still be totally confident. ‘I’m going to navigate landing somewhere on something, maybe bounce off a couple of things, and I’ll land on my feet.’ It was that confidence. But it was also a street confidence that this character had. He knew his way around. Nothing was going to shake him. ..For me, that’s kind of how I played it, like kind of loose but always in control. I think the most important thing for me, also, was that I wasn’t going to play someone who was going to be intimidating or come across like that. I was going to come across — ‘Aight, you got 50 guns pointed at me? I got one. What are you going to do?’ At that point, the enemy is looking at you like, ‘This guy is crazy and dangerous, so be careful.’ I loved how that played out in the third act, too. I don’t want to spoil anything, but your character makes his own choices and goes in his own direction. The odds are against him, and the whole time he’s like, ‘Whatever, it’s fine.’ I thought that was really fun to watch. A lot of people didn’t make it to the end of this movie, you know. I kind of navigated the course and ended up at the end with the family. We were all happy-go-lucky. Just another good day to be alive. Totally. Speaking of the third act, there’s a moment that happens during the finale, the climax, where you pick up the bazooka and you get to fire that. Immediately, I was like, ‘Oh, Narcos! I see the connection there!’ How much fun was it to get involved with the action and getting to do something crazy like that at the end? It’s certainly fun. But, you know, you always want to be careful. You’re dealing with props that, if you don’t respect them or handle them right, you could hurt yourself or you could hurt a lot of people. You know what I mean? I had people walking me through it and everything. They were test-firing it before we even shot the scene. I always like to test as a performer, actor — someone who has to use these tools. I like to always practice with them first. To feel the kickback, how it works, and all that stuff…You want to know how that thing is going to react in your hands, and how much effort and strength you’re going to have to put into it. You’ve got to make sure you’re doing the right thing and, again, don’t hurt anybody. Interesting. I was curious about that, too. It looks like a real bazooka you were holding; I couldn’t tell how much was special effects, how much stunts were involved, and how much you actually had to do. But it sounds like you were pretty hands-on involved in making sure everything went well. Oh yeah, listen, all the time. All the time. We know the history of people getting hurt. I was not about to become part of that history. Well, I’m glad it all turned out well, and it looks so cool in the movie. Yeah, listen, man, it was great. Edward Drake had all of this in his mind and how the look of it was going to go, and everything. He was totally cool in that saddle, man, as a director and dealing with all of these moving parts. Also, I tip my hat to the crew. They also made it safe. The two camera guys that were on this, they did a great job shooting this. This movie ends in a way that I thought suggests there could be more to tell with this story. It seems like there’s at least a chance for a sequel because it ends in the diner with that moment when all the guns come up. Do you think there could be more to tell about your character? If they said they wanted to continue the story, would you be interested in doing more? If it was the same team and everything, absolutely. Yeah. Why not? Stuff always comes up in life. The next chapter, hello! I’d love to see it. You mentioned Kevin James, and there’s such a strong cast in this movie, too. I wanted to ask what working with him was like. I’m such a fan — Kevin James is the funny guy, and then we get to see him in these roles where he gets to go all badass, too. I loved him in Becky. What was it like working with him when he had to be this kind of character, and what was he like as a screen partner? I’ll say that Kevin was one hundred percent prepared. Totally, one hundred percent committed. Early on, I was like, ‘How is he going to pull this off?’ And, like I said, he was committed. He worked with the stunt team really well. On top of that, his performance — you’ve got to understand, when you do a movie like this, there’s performance, but there’s also the choreography of the action. You’ve got to blend those two together so that it has a real flow to it, so that it looks genuine, fun, funny, and action-packed. And he pretty much put all those ingredients together for his character. I was really proud of him. He’s a very versatile actor. I give him a lot of credit, you know. Yes, he does mainly comedies and stuff, but I think he can always go beyond that. Sure, like I said, I love him in Becky when you get to see him go full-villain like that. Luis, Guns Up isn’t the only project you’ve got coming out. I’d love to ask you about Wednesday Season 2. I can’t wait to see it. Is there anything you can tell me about what we can expect from your character in Wednesday Season 2, and what it was like getting to return to that world? Well, my character is definitely expanded in the second season. I definitely make an incredible, multi-faceted fashion statement throughout. You know what, man. I always asked the writers after the first season, ‘How are you going to outdo that?’ Let me tell you, they outdid themselves. They outdid themselves. I’ve watched the first four episodes [makes mind-blowing gesture]. That’s it. I believe audiences will absolutely be pleasantly, pleasantly surprised. Thanks to Luis Guzmán for taking the time to speak about Guns Up. The post Guns Up’s Luis Guzmán Talks New Kevin James Movie, ‘Mind-Blowing’ Wednesday Season 2 | Interview appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

The live-action Captain Planet remake is moving forward, though not as initially planned. Captain Planet, also known as Captain Planet and the Planeteers, is an animated superhero television series created by Barbara Pyle and Ted Turner. The series originally premiered in September 1990 and ran for six seasons. Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way was previously trying to […]

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Photo Credit: TBS The live-action Captain Planet remake is moving forward, though not as initially planned. Captain Planet, also known as Captain Planet and the Planeteers, is an animated superhero television series created by Barbara Pyle and Ted Turner. The series originally premiered in September 1990 and ran for six seasons. Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way was previously trying to turn Captain Planet into a live-action feature. The movie was being made for Paramount Pictures and was being co-written by Glen Powell and Jono Matt. Per Deadline, the rights to Captain Planet eventually reverted to Warner Bros. Discovery; although, “Powell had remained passionate about it as his star rose fast post-Top Gun: Maverick.” What is happening with the live-action Captain Planet remake? Rather than being adapted into a feature film, the Captain Planet and the Planeteers remake will now be a live-action series that is being made for Netflix. The show comes from Greg Berlanti’s Berlanti Productions, Appian Way, and Warner Bros. Television. Tara Hernandez will write the show, while DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson, Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Leigh London Redman serve as executive producers. Powell is no longer involved with the project; however, Matt still serves as a producer. “Captain Planet and the Planeteers follows five teenagers who tackle environmental disasters with the help of a superhero, Captain Planet,” Deadline’s article states. “The animated series was produced by DIC Enterprises (Seasons 1-3) and Hanna-Barbera Cartoons (Seasons 4-6). Berlanti is no stranger to the superhero genre — he built an expansive DC universe at the CW. This marks Berlanti Prods.’ second high-profile live-action series adaptation of a beloved WBD animated property for Netflix, joining the upcoming Scooby-Doo origin series. At Netflix, the company also was behind hit thriller drama series You, co-created by Berlanti.” No plot details, casting, or release date information regarding Netflix’s live-action Captain Planet show is available at this time. Originally reported by Brandon Schreur at SuperHeroHype. The post Captain Planet: Live-Action Remake Finds New Home, Gets Exciting Update appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Following the critical and commercial success of Margot Robbie‘s live-action Barbie movie, Mattel Studios is planning another Barbie movie, based on its iconic toy doll line. However, this time, the project is being developed as an animated feature. Who’s involved in the Barbie animated movie? According to Deadline, Mattel Studios has teamed up with Illumination […]

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(Photo Credit: Warner Bros.) Following the critical and commercial success of Margot Robbie‘s live-action Barbie movie, Mattel Studios is planning another Barbie movie, based on its iconic toy doll line. However, this time, the project is being developed as an animated feature. Who’s involved in the Barbie animated movie? According to Deadline, Mattel Studios has teamed up with Illumination to develop a brand new animated movie adaptation of Barbie, which will serve as the first one to be released in theaters. Universal Pictures will mostly likely finance and distribute the movie, due its exclusive partnership with Illumination. Prior to this project, Mattel had previously released 16 direct-to-video animated Barbie movies from 2001-2009. Some of these titles include Barbie in the Nutcracker, Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper, Barbie: Mermaidia, Barbie & the Diamond Castle, and more. Further details about the project’s plot, director, writer, and cast are still being kept under wraps. At the moment, Mattel is developing a number of projects, based on their popular toys. These include Amazon’s Masters of the Universe movie with Nicholas Galitzine, Apple’s Matchbox movie with John Cena, A24’s Barney movie, Paramount Pictures’ Major Matt Mason with Tom Hanks, Universal Pictures’ Monster High movie, and Warner Bros. Pictures’ Hot Wheels movie with Jon M. Chu to direct. Barbie was directed by Gerwig from a screenplay she co-wrote with Noah Baumbach. The movie was led by Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and America Ferrera. During its theatrical run, it earned a worldwide gross of over $1.4 billion, making it the highest-grossing movie of 2023. Due to its success, rumors about its potential sequel continue to spread online. However, last December 2024, representatives for Warner Bros., Gerwig, and Baumbach denied previous reports about the sequel’s rumored early development. (Source: Deadline) The post Barbie: New Theatrical Movie in Development But It’s Not What You Think appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

In the wake of the release of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ third installment, Rebecca Romijn, who portrays the Enterprise’s second-in-command, Una Chin-Riley, has come out to give an update on Season 4’s filming and release date window. In a recent interview, the actress opened up about leading the Enterprise crew in Season 3, while […]

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Photo Credit: Paramount+ In the wake of the release of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ third installment, Rebecca Romijn, who portrays the Enterprise’s second-in-command, Una Chin-Riley, has come out to give an update on Season 4’s filming and release date window. In a recent interview, the actress opened up about leading the Enterprise crew in Season 3, while also providing insight into the shooting schedule for Season 4. Rebecca Romijn says Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 4 is ‘almost finished filming’ During an interview, the X-Men star gave an update regarding Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4. Rebecca Romijn told Comic Book Resources that the team has “almost finished filming” Season 4. This suggests that the penultimate edition in the series could see the light of day sometime in mid-2026. Going by the past trends, new seasons of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds have generally premiered one year after the completion of production. For instance, filming on the third season wrapped up in May 2024. Meanwhile, the installment eventually came out on the small screens in July 2025. Romijn’s production update on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds sits in line with the recent briefing given by series director Jordan Canning. The Canadian filmmaker took to Instagram on July 7 to convey that filming on Season 4’s fifth episode was halfway done. With the fourth edition set to have a 10-episode roster, Canning’s update suggested that production on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 was nearing its final stages. This once again hints at a summer or fall release date. Meanwhile, Paramount has already confirmed a fifth season in the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds series. It will also serve as the final entry in the franchise. Moreover, the ultimate chapter in the fan-favorite series will also contain just six episodes. This is unlike the first four seasons, all of which have spawned 10 episodes each. Despite the positive updates surrounding the final two Star Trek: Strange New Worlds seasons, the two installments have yet to receive an official release date. Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on SuperHeroHype. The post Latest Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Filming Update Hints at Release Date Window appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

The Mortal Kombat II trailer is out now, and fans online were quick to point to the fact that the upcoming movie seems to be leaning fully into the absurdity of the Mortal Kombat franchise. Why the Mortal Kombat 2 trailer has fans hyped for the movie The trailer, which leans heavily on Karl Urban’s […]

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(Image Credit: Warner Bros. Discover) The Mortal Kombat II trailer is out now, and fans online were quick to point to the fact that the upcoming movie seems to be leaning fully into the absurdity of the Mortal Kombat franchise. Why the Mortal Kombat 2 trailer has fans hyped for the movie The trailer, which leans heavily on Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage, features Cage being recruited for the legendary fighting tournament. Fans online were also quick to praise the trailer for the film’s seeming adherence to the chaotic and absurd nature that the Mortal Kombat franchise is often known for. Instead of trying to ground the movie in hyper realism, the movie seems to be leaning fully into just how crazy the video games the movie is based on can get. Bits of the trailer include Scorpion’s iconic “get over here!’ yell, jokes about how silly the tournament is, and more. This adherence to the source material of the games not only makes for an entertaining film but also shows how to properly adapt certain games into movies. Video game movies continue to stray too far from the source material Far too often, video game adaptations usually try to find a middle ground between being a movie that adapts a game faithfully, while still tying it to some realistic aspects. However, this can often backfire, as those interested in seeing the movie are turned off by the changes made, and more casual audiences who aren’t fans of the game don’t watch with the same excitement. The recent horror movie Until Dawn is a prime example of this. Rather than adapting the game, the decision was made to instead take the name of the game and create a more unique, original film based around a new story. While the movie did not fail specifically due to that, it was one of several key complaints people had about the project. Instead, companies looking to make movies based on video games should look toward the recent trend of hit movie adaptations for their inspiration. Video game movies can shake the stereotype by leaning into the IP Hit video game adaptations have been hard to come by until as recently as a decade ago. However, in the last few years, several have made their way out. These include projects like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which did receive criticism for its voice cast early on, but was also filled with references to its source material and never tried to be anything other than a Mario Bros. movie. Even a movie like 2025’s A Minecraft Movie shows what studios can achieve when leaning more into the IP of something. Although A Minecraft Movie did feature wholly original ideas, the overall look, feel, and tone of the movie all lined up perfectly with the actual Minecraft video game franchise. 2021’s Mortal Kombat received praise from fans for the same reason. Although the movie wasn’t critically praised, fan support behind it was massive, specifically due to the “fan service” aspect of it all. Whether or not Mortal Kombat II goes full “fan service” will remain to be seen, but it’s clear Warner Bros. is learning from its past success instead of trying to branch out into uncharted waters. The post Mortal Kombat II Trailer Shows Where Other Video Game Movies Go Wrong appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

A new Judge Dredd movie is now in the works. Created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, the Judge Dredd character first appeared in the British weekly anthology comic 2000 AD in the late 1970s. He quickly became a popular pop culture figure and went on to headline two live-action movies: 1995’s Judge Dredd by […]

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Photo Credit: Entertainment Film Distributors A new Judge Dredd movie is now in the works. Created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, the Judge Dredd character first appeared in the British weekly anthology comic 2000 AD in the late 1970s. He quickly became a popular pop culture figure and went on to headline two live-action movies: 1995’s Judge Dredd by Sylvester Stallone and 2012’s Dredd with Karl Urban. Now, per The Hollywood Reporter, a new Judge Dredd movie is in the works from Taika Waititi. What else do we know about the new Judge Dredd movie? The script for the new Judge Dredd movie is being written by Drew Pearce, who has worked on projects such as 2013’s Iron Man 3, 2015’s Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation, 2019’s Hobbs & Shaw, 2024’s The Fall Guy, and more. Chris Kingsley, Jason Kingsley, and Ben Smith of Rebellion Developments are producing the movie alongside Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment, Jeremy Platt, Natalie Viscuso, and Pearce. Official plot details remain under wraps at this time; however, The Hollywood Reporter’s article notes that the pitch “is said to take inspiration more from the comics than the previous screen iterations, leaning into the world-building and dark humor. It is also meant to be a fun sci-fi blockbuster that nonetheless speaks to this moment in culture. The desire is to see the movie launch a Dredd universe that could be explored with additional movies and shows across various platforms.” Waititi and Pearce reportedly grew up reading Judge Dredd comics and “are friends who have been trying to find a project to work on together for years.” While best known for directing 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok and 2022’s Thor: Love and Thunder, Waititi won the Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award in 2020 for writing Jojo Rabbit. His filmography also includes 2007’s Eagle vs Shark, 2010’s Boy, 2014’s What We Do in the Shadows, 2016’s Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and 2023’s Next Goal Wins. Originally reported by Brandon Schreur at SuperHeroHype. The post New Judge Dredd Movie Is Being Made by Oscar Winner appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

DC Studios CEO James Gunn opened up about the studio’s creative process behind upcoming DC Universe projects. This comes after the theatrical debut of Superman, which serves as the first movie in Gunn’s DCU franchise. At the moment, it currently holds a Certified Fresh rating of 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 404 reviews. James […]

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(Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage via Getty) DC Studios CEO James Gunn opened up about the studio’s creative process behind upcoming DC Universe projects. This comes after the theatrical debut of Superman, which serves as the first movie in Gunn’s DCU franchise. At the moment, it currently holds a Certified Fresh rating of 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 404 reviews. James Gunn explains why he canceled a recent DCU movie During a recent interview with Ideastream Public Media, Gunn stressed how important it is to have completed screenplays in order to maintain a movie or show’s quality before moving on to production. He believes that the reason why some movies turned out bad is due to writers not getting enough time to write their scripts because studios have already set up release dates for projects that don’t even have finished scripts yet. “One of the problems is that when they’re writing these screenplays that aren’t finished, you’re getting the first act. And you’re often in a first act that’s great, but you can’t write a first act that doesn’t relate to the last act,” Gunn said. “So if the last act isn’t written, movies don’t work like that. Plots don’t work like that. They’re a piece of – you know, it’s like a clock, you know, where everything has to fit and work together. And I’ve seen it happen again and again, and it irritates the hell out of me. And as much as I go out there and keep, you know, talking about it, they still keep doing it, and it’s crazy. But I’ll never do it. I will never do it.” In addition, Gunn also discussed the time when he had to cancel one of their greenlit DCU movie because the screenplay wasn’t getting better with each draft. If he pushed through with the project, it would have just made the director and writer look bad. “I just stopped — you know, we had a screenplay that — you know, a movie that was greenlit. We went about. We got second draft and third draft, and it just wasn’t changing. It wasn’t getting better. It was staying in the same place. And I said, we can’t make this film. We can’t. It’s not good. We know it’s not good,” he recalled. “Just because we have a good director attached and a good screenwriter, it doesn’t mean the script is working. It’s — everyone is going to be upset at the end of this. It’s going to come out, the movie’s not going to be good. Director’s going to look bad, screenwriter’s going to look bad and we’re going to look bad. So I don’t want to have this. We’re not going to make the movie. And so we killed it.” (Source: Ideastream Public Media) Originally reported by Maggie Dela Paz on SuperHeroHype. The post James Gunn Killed Greenlit DCU Movie for a Smart Reason appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

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[Image Credit: Wheel of Fortune / Sony Pictures] If you’re looking for the Wheel of Fortune bonus puzzle answer today, we’ve got all the bonus round solutions for July 2025 posted below. Since the final puzzle solution is what most people want to know, we’ll reveal that first in each episode before listing all of the answers for the regular puzzles and toss-ups. These solutions are for the standard weekday WoF episodes featuring host Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White. Seacrest will also be replacing Pat Sajak as host for Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Season 6, which debuts in Fall 2025 (date unknown at the moment) on Friday nights at 8 PM PT / ET. Here are all the solutions to the Wheel of Fortune puzzles for July 17, 2025. What are the Wheel of Fortune puzzle answers tonight? The following are the Wheel of Fortune puzzle answers for Thursday, July 17, 2025 and the categories (in brackets) for each puzzle shown in tonight’s episode. Bonus Round Puzzle – BRIDGING THE GAP [What Are You Doing?] Tossup #1 – STEEL DRUM BAND [People] Tossup #2 – CAPTAIN AND FIRST MATE [All Aboard!] Regular Puzzle #1 – LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE [Event] Regular Puzzle #2 – WEDDING RING TOSS [Before & After] Regular Puzzle #3 – BRING HOME A PIECE OF ART [Travel Tip] Tossup #3 – AMUSEMENT PARK [Place] Tossup #4 – NATIONAL PARK [Place] Tossup #5 – PARKING SPOT [Place] Regular Puzzle #4 – MOVING THE NEEDLE [What Are You Doing?] Here are the puzzle answers for Wednesday, July 16, 2025: Bonus Round Puzzle – JOGGING PATH [Place] Tossup #1 – LET’S GET TO THE GOOD STUFF [Phrase] Tossup #2 – PACK THE BINOCULARS [Travel Tip] Regular Puzzle #1 – UNIQUE LOCATIONS [Phrase] Regular Puzzle #2 – GRAVY BOAT SKIPPER [Before & After] Regular Puzzle #3 – SPECTACULAR WILDLIFE [Living Things] Tossup #3 – PROTECTING THE TREES [What Are You Doing?] Tossup #4 – PROTECTING THE SEAS [What Are You Doing?] Tossup #5 – PRTOECTING THE PLATE [What Are You Doing?] Regular Puzzle #4 – SNORKELING GEAR [What Are You Wearing?] Here are the puzzle answers for Tuesday, July 15, 2025: Bonus Round Puzzle – TAKE MY ADVICE [Phrase] Tossup #1 – THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD [Things] Tossup #2 – PLANNING AHEAD [Phrase] Regular Puzzle #1 – A SMACK OF JELLYFISH [Living Things] Regular Puzzle #2 – THE ROLLING & SKIPPING STONES [Same Name] Regular Puzzle #3 – BILINGUAL TOUR GUIDE [Occupation] Tossup #3 – COUNTING THE MINUTES [What Are You Doing?] Tossup #4 – COUNTING SHEEP [What Are You Doing?] Tossup #5 – COUNTING CALORIES [What Are You Doing?] Regular Puzzle #4 – PIE-EATING CONTEST [Event] Here are the puzzle answers for Monday, July 14, 2025: Bonus Round Puzzle – CUTE GUINEA PIGS [Living Things] Tossup #1 – INTERNATIONAL WATERS [On The Map] Tossup #2 – CURIOUS RACCOONS [Living Things] Regular Puzzle #1 – SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT [What Are You Doing?] Regular Puzzle #2 – PRECIOUS ECOSYSTEMS [Places] Regular Puzzle #3 – SAILING INTO THE HARBOR [All Aboard!] Tossup #3 – THAT REMAINS TO BE SEEN [Phrase] Tossup #4 – I’VE SEEN IT ALL [Phrase] Tossup #5 – YOU AIN’T SEEN NOTHING YET [Phrase] Regular Puzzle #4 – MARINE BIOLOGIST [Occupation] Here are the puzzle answers for Friday, July 11, 2025: Bonus Round Puzzle – CHESS PRODIGY [Person] Tossup #1 – MAKE IT MEMORABLE [Phrase] Tossup #2 – MARTHA’S VINEYARD [On The Map] Regular Puzzle #1 – HARD WORK AND DEDICATION [Things] Regular Puzzle #2 – CONFERENCE, DINNER, CARD, END [What Table?] Regular Puzzle #3 – SURFING THE BIG WAVES [Fun & Games] Tossup #3 – ORCHESTRA PIT [Place] Tossup #4 – BARBECUE PIT [Place] Tossup #5 – BOTTOMLESS PIT [Place] Regular Puzzle #4 – BANANAS FOSTER [Food & Drink] Fan Friday – SUMMER Here are the puzzle answers for Thursday, July 10, 2025: Bonus Round Puzzle – WORTH THE HYPE [Phrase] Tossup #1 – FLYING REINDEER [Characters] Tossup #2 – DETROIT, MICHIGAN [On The Map] Regular Puzzle #1 – MR. & MRS. SMITH [Title] Regular Puzzle #2 – DISCO BALL OF STRING [Before & After] Regular Puzzle #3 – A WELL-DESERVED VACATION [Event] Tossup #3 – RUNNING AROUND [What Are You Doing?] Tossup #4 – RUNNING IN PLACE [What Are You Doing?] Tossup #5 – RUNNING LATE [What Are You Doing?] Regular Puzzle #4 – GARLIC FRIES [Food & Drink] Regular Puzzle #5 – AMERICAN GOLDFINCH [Living Thing] Here are the puzzle answers for Wednesday, July 9, 2025: Bonus Round Puzzle – PLAID PAJAMAS [What Are You Wearing?] Tossup #1 – CHRISTMAS CAROLERS [People] Tossup #2 – SWEET POTATO FRIES [Food & Drink] Regular Puzzle #1 – BRICK CHIMNEY [Around the House] Regular Puzzle #2 – DECORATING THE HOUSE OF PANCAKES [Before & After] Regular Puzzle #3 – SETTING UP BEACH CHAIRS [What Are You Doing?] Tossup #3 – COMMON SENSE [Thing] Tossup #4 – SIXTH SENSE [Thing] Tossup #5 – SENSE OF HUMOR [Thing] Regular Puzzle #4 – CHUTS AND LADDERS [Fun & Games] Here are the puzzle answers for Tuesday, July 8, 2025: Bonus Round Puzzle – ON MY WAY HOME [Phrase] Tossup #1 – STARTING FROM SCRATCH [What Are You Doing?] Tossup #2 – COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE [In The Kitchen] Regular Puzzle #1 – BETWEEN A ROCK & A HARD PLACE MAT [Before & After] Regular Puzzle #2 – KERRY WASHINGTON [Proper Name] Regular Puzzle #3 – DESTINATION OF YOUR DREAMS [Place] Tossup #3 – FIFTY PERCENT [Phrase] Tossup #4 – ONE HUNDRED PERCENT [Phrase] Tossup #5 – ONE HUNDRED & TEN PERCENT [Phrase] Regular Puzzle #4 – UNSOLVED MYSTERY [Thing] Here are the puzzle answers for Monday, July 7, 2025: Bonus Round Puzzle – MAKING THINGS HAPPEN [What Are You Doing?] Tossup #1 – FLY ME TO THE MOON [Movie Title] Tossup #2 – ARABIAN HORSES [Living Things] Regular Puzzle #1 – LIVING THE GOOD LIFE SAVINGS [Before & After] Regular Puzzle #2 – EMMY-WINNING SERIES “The Bear” [Showbiz] Regular Puzzle #3 – SEASHELL NECKLACE [What Are You Wearing?] Tossup #3 – TAKING OFF [What Are You Doing?] Tossup #4 – TOUCHING DOWN [What Are You Doing?] Tossup #5 – LOOKING FOR MY LUGGAGE [What Are You Doing?] Regular Puzzle #4 – PLAYING ALONG AT HOME [Fun & Games] Here are the puzzle answers for Friday, July 4, 2025: Bonus Round Puzzle – FRIGID WEATHER [Thing] Tossup #1 – A HAMSTER ON A WHEEL [Living Thing] Tossup #2 – DON’T QUOTE ME ON THAT [Phrase] Regular Puzzle #1 – LOVE IS IN THE AIR GUITAR [Before & After] Regular Puzzle #2 – I’M GOING TO NEED THOSE REPORTS ASAP [Office] Regular Puzzle #3 – SUPER-DUPER SCUBA DIVING [Fun & Games] Tossup #3 – BANK ACCOUNT [Thing] Tossup #4 – MUTUAL FUND [Thing] Tossup #5 – PIGGY BANK [Thing] Regular Puzzle #4 – THE ICING ON THE CAKE [Food & Drink] Fan Friday – OYSTERS Here are the puzzle answers for Thursday, July 3, 2025: Bonus Round Puzzle – BEGINNING AGAIN [What Are You Doing?] Tossup #1 – SETTING A TREND [What Are You Doing?] Tossup #2 – COOL YOUR JETS [Phrase] Regular Puzzle #1 – MICROWAVING FISH AT WORK [Pet Peeve] Regular Puzzle #2 – STRAWBERY & PAPER JAM [Same Name] Regular Puzzle #3 – BREATHING NATIONAL PARKS [Places] Tossup #3 – LOVE LETTER [Thing] Tossup #4 – HEARTWARMING LETTER [Thing] Tossup #5 – CHAIN LETTER [Thing] Regular Puzzle #4 – TRAVEL WRITER [Occupation] Here are the puzzle answers for Wednesday, July 2, 2025: Bonus Round Puzzle – FUSSY BABIES [People] Tossup #1 – THE MIDAS TOUCH [Phrase] Tossup #2 – MEETING ABOUT A MEETING [Office] Regular Puzzle #1 – QUIET AS A MOUSE PAD [Before & After] Regular Puzzle #2 – I’M A DEFINITE MAYBE [Opposites Attract] Regular Puzzle #3 – STUNNING INFINITY POOL [Place] Tossup #3 – GRASS-FED BEEF [Food & Drink] Tossup #4 – HOMEGROWN VEGETABLES [Food & Drink] Tossup #5 – LOW-HANGING FRUIT [Food & Drink] Regular Puzzle #4 – DECORATING MY CUBICLE [What Are You Doing?] Here are the puzzle answers for Tuesday, July 1, 2025: Bonus Round Puzzle – TRIVIA BUFF [Person] Tossup #1 – CHIEF HAPPINESS OFFICER [Occupation] Tossup #2 – ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEES [Showbiz] Regular Puzzle #1 – WATERFALL WATERSLIDE WATERLOGGED [Same Letter] Regular Puzzle #2 – CHANGING MY VIRTUAL BACKGROUND [What Are You Doing?] Regular Puzzle #3 – LIFE’S SIMPLE PLEASURES [Things] Tossup #3 – LET’S GET IT DONE [Phrase] Tossup #4 – EASIER SAID THAN DONE [Phrase] Tossup #5 – MY WORK HERE IS DONE [Phrase] Regular Puzzle #4 – RIVERBOAT CASINO [Phrase] Here are the puzzle answers for Monday, June 30, 2025: Bonus Round Puzzle – BUYING IN BULK [What Are You Doing?] Tossup #1 – ONCE IN A LIFETIME [Song Title] Tossup #2 – THE PHILIPPINES [On The Map] Regular Puzzle #1 – WORLD’S BEST BOSS [Office] Regular Puzzle #2 – SITTING AT MY STANDING DESK [What Are You Doing?] Regular Puzzle #3 – SUNNY SKIES YEAR-ROUND [Weather Report] Tossup #3 – OUT OF ORDER [Phrase] Tossup #4 – OUT OF GAS [Phrase] Tossup #5 – OUT OF MY MIND [Phrase] Regular Puzzle #4 – MUSICAL THEATER [Showbiz] Regular Puzzle #5 – LADYBUGS AND BUTTERFLIES [Living Things] As part of the show’s Summer of Winning campaign, the $10K Mystery Wedge giveaway is back for July 2025. During the Mystery Round, viewers have a chance to win $10,000 if a contestant collects the $10,000 prize. And as always, the Fan Fridays sweepstakes by Collette is still active. We’ll supply the Fan Friday words when they become available in the list of solutions above. The sweepstakes will include gift cards, vacations, and merchandise. For July 2025, the prizes include a trip to coastal Maine, $10,000 in cash, and a bundle of National Geographic gear with a $1,000 Disney gift card. The post Wheel of Fortune Bonus Puzzle Answer Today for July 2025 appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

James Gunn’s recent comments about Superman have DCU fans hoping a Green Arrow project could be coming soon. Superman is now playing in United States theaters. Written and directed by Gunn, the DC Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures movie stars David Corenswet as the titular superhero, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as […]

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Photo Credit: Warner Bros., DC Comics James Gunn’s recent comments about Superman have DCU fans hoping a Green Arrow project could be coming soon. Superman is now playing in United States theaters. Written and directed by Gunn, the DC Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures movie stars David Corenswet as the titular superhero, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU officially launched in December 2024 with Creature Commandos. Following Superman, the next DCU project will be Peacemaker Season 2, while Lanterns, Supergirl, and Clayface are all expected to arrive in 2026. What did James Gunn say about Superman? Speaking with CBS Mornings, Gunn opened up about why he didn’t want Kal-El to be “all-powerful” in Superman and how this creative choice ties into other DC characters like Oliver Queen/Green Arrow. “There are some writers in the comics, like Grant Morrison, who took the idea of the all-powerful Superman and told great stories with it,” Gunn said. “But, for me, yes. As a child, the reason I liked Batman better than Superman was because Superman was just too strong at times. We’re building a whole universe of characters. I didn’t want to have one guy who was so much stronger than anybody else that a guy with a bow and arrow didn’t matter.” This has led fans to hope that a Green Arrow DCU announcement could be coming at some point in the near future. I know that it’s Supergirl next but I really wanna see Gunn’s Green Arrow — Mama Bedlam ? Fixer Queen Caba-Mama! (@Mama_Bedlam) July 17, 2025 @JamesGunn we need Green Arrow, please pic.twitter.com/dUOkUpRZCV — Ink Sans Pants (Comms abertas) (@ink_pants) July 17, 2025 While nobody has been officially cast in the DCU Oliver Queen role as of yet, the cast of Superman also includes Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Wendell Pierce as Perry White, Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica/The Engineer, and more. Originally reported by Brandon Schreur at SuperHeroHype. The post James Gunn’s New Comments Have DCU Fans Hoping for Green Arrow Announcement appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive Osiris poster for Vertical’s newest sci-fi action movie, starring Terminator vet Linda Hamilton. This comes after Hamilton was just recently seen in the first teaser trailer for the final season of Netflix’s Stranger Things. “A team of Special Forces commandos wake up on an alien spacecraft with no memory of […]

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(Photo Credit: Vertical) ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive Osiris poster for Vertical’s newest sci-fi action movie, starring Terminator vet Linda Hamilton. This comes after Hamilton was just recently seen in the first teaser trailer for the final season of Netflix’s Stranger Things. “A team of Special Forces commandos wake up on an alien spacecraft with no memory of how they arrived. They horrifically discover they are being hunted by a merciless Alien race,” reads the movie’s official synopsis. Check out the Osiris poster below: Who is in the Osiris poster? The poster shows off the movie’s main characters, who are being portrayed by Hamilton, Brianna Hildebrand (Deadpool), and Max Martini (Pacific Rim). Together, they will fight for their survival against brutal and terrifying aliens who have been capturing humans to satisfy their hunger. The cast also includes LaMonica Garrett, Michael Irby, David B. Meadows, Linds Edwards, Tyler Galpin, Jaren Mitchell, Stanley White Jr., and Dawson Towery. Osiris is directed by William Kaufman, who co-wrote the screenplay with Paul Reichelt. It is produced by Jon Wroblewski, Christian Sosa, Andrew Lewis, Isaac Lewis, and Martini, with Reichelt serving as an executive producer. The movie has a total runtime of 104 minutes or an hour and 44 minutes. “Working with Max Martini for a second time, Linda Hamilton, Brianna Hildebrand and the legendary creature effects maestro Todd Masters, along with the rest of our exceptional cast and crew, to bring this old-school action sci-fi thriller to life was just incredible,” Kaufman said in a statement when Vertical acquired the U.S. distribution rights to the movie (via Variety). He continued, “We filmed the movie as practically as possible from the aliens, set builds, and stunts – all to stay true to the movies we love. We are thrilled to partner with Vertical to reach a wide audience that will appreciate our approach.” The movie is scheduled to make its debut on July 25, 2025. The sci-fi movie is scheduled to make its debut on July 25, 2025. A previously released trailer can be viewed below. The post Aliens Hunt Linda Hamilton & Brianna Hildebrand in Osiris Poster | Exclusive appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

A brand new Tron: Ares trailer is out, showing off more of Jared Leto’s mysterious AI character that’s transported into the real world, as well as giving us our first look at Jeff Bridges. What occurs in the new Tron: Ares trailer? The trailer highlights Ares, a mysterious AI played by Leto who is brought […]

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(Image Credit: Disney) A brand new Tron: Ares trailer is out, showing off more of Jared Leto’s mysterious AI character that’s transported into the real world, as well as giving us our first look at Jeff Bridges. What occurs in the new Tron: Ares trailer? The trailer highlights Ares, a mysterious AI played by Leto who is brought into the real world via Julian Dillinger (Evan Peters). Ares is marketed as a brilliant soldier who is capable of being respawned at any time, but things seem to quickly go off the rails. Tron: Ares is set to release in theaters on October 10, 2025. Check out the trailer below (watch other trailers): Alongside Leto, Tron: Ares also features a star-studded cast that includes Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, Gillian Anderson, Jeff Bridges, and Sarah Desjardins. Tron: Ares will be the third official feature film in Disney’s Tron franchise following 1982’s Tron and 2010’s Tron: Legacy. The film is directed by Joachim Rønning, who previously made 2019’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and 2024’s Young Woman and the Sea. He also co-directed 2017’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales with Espen Sandberg. The script for the film is written by Jesse Wigutow. Tron: Ares will be released in U.S. theaters and IMAX on October 10, 2025, from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Originally reported by Anthony Nash on SuperHeroHype. The post Tron: Ares Trailer Gives Triumphant First Look at Jeff Bridges’ Return appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

One of the stars from Spider-Man: No Way Home will be reprising their role in Wonder Man. Wonder Man is an upcoming MCU show created by Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest. Premiering on Disney+ later this year, the series will star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the titular character. Who has joined the cast of Wonder […]

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Photo Credit: Marvel Studios One of the stars from Spider-Man: No Way Home will be reprising their role in Wonder Man. Wonder Man is an upcoming MCU show created by Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest. Premiering on Disney+ later this year, the series will star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the titular character. Who has joined the cast of Wonder Man? Arian Moayed will reprise his role as Agent P. Cleary in Wonder Man, per Deadline. Moayed’s character is a high-ranking agent who works for Damage Control. In Spider-Man: No Way Home, Agent P. Cleary is investigating the events that led to Spider-Man’s secret identity being revealed to the public. He also appears in the Ms. Marvel miniseries that premiered in 2022. Beyond his work with Marvel Studios, Moayed is known for playing Stewy Hosseini in HBO’s Succession and Todd Spodek in Netflix’s Inventing Anna. He has also starred in television shows such as Madam Secretary, Love Life, and Nobody Wants This, while his filmography includes 2015’s Rock the Kasbah, 2023’s You Hurt My Feelings, 2024’s House of Spoils, and 2025’s Fountain of Youth. “Billed as a love letter to filmmaking, acting, and Hollywood itself, Wonder Man follows Hollywood actor Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) as he’s thrust into the world of superheroes, getting powers of his own, and becoming the superhero known as Wonder Man,” Deadline’s description of the plot reads. Further story details remain under wraps at this time. It is also known that Ben Kingsley will reprise his role as Trevor Slattery in the new show. Trevor’s past Marvel appearances include 2014’s Iron Man 3, 2014’s All Hail the King, and 2021’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the latter of which was directed by Cretton. Marvel Television’s Wonder Man is expected to premiere on Disney+ this coming December. Originally reported by Brandon Schreur at SuperHeroHype. The post Wonder Man: MCU Show Adds Spider-Man Star to Cast appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

With HBO‘s Harry Potter remake now in production, set photos have made their way online showing fans how Harry’s maternal relatives, the Dursleys, will look in the new series adaptation. Dominic McLaughlin (Harry Potter), Bel Powley (Petunia Dursley), Daniel Rigby (Vernon Dursley), and Amos Kitson (Dudley Dursley) were recently spotted filming at the London Zoo […]

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(Photo Credit: Warner Bros.) With HBO‘s Harry Potter remake now in production, set photos have made their way online showing fans how Harry’s maternal relatives, the Dursleys, will look in the new series adaptation. Dominic McLaughlin (Harry Potter), Bel Powley (Petunia Dursley), Daniel Rigby (Vernon Dursley), and Amos Kitson (Dudley Dursley) were recently spotted filming at the London Zoo for Harry Potter. All four look extremely faithful to how they are described in J.K. Rowling’s first Harry Potter novel, The Philosopher’s Stone, which was published in the United States as The Sorcerer’s Stone. Powley’s Petunia is shown sporting blonde hair, while Rigby’s Vernon has a beefy moustache, just like their respective novel counterparts. Check out the Harry Potter set photos below: Here’s the first Look of Vernon and Petunia Dursley ? pic.twitter.com/iJGBjhbZBf — Daily Harry Potter (@TheDailyHPotter) July 17, 2025 Harry Potter and Dudley Dursley ? pic.twitter.com/m4AvuNqpLX — Daily Harry Potter (@TheDailyHPotter) July 17, 2025 What is shown in the Harry Potter HBO show’s set photos? Many Harry Potter fans have been quick to point out that the cast is dressed in nineties-era appropriate outfits. Rowling set her Harry Potter series in the 1990s, a decision that the upcoming adaptation looks to be following. This marks a notable change from the movies, which never outright stated when they were set, but also never made any effort to look like it was taking place in the 1990s. The 90’s outfits are actually an amazing touch ?? The first book took place in 1991. They’re paying close attention to the books and I’m loving it https://t.co/r6HeEuhbDo — Morgan Ross (@MovieFlameProd) July 17, 2025 Announced in 2023, HBO’s Harry Potter remake has been described as a more faithful adaptation of Rowling’s beloved novel series. McLaughlin leads the series as Harry Potter, with Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton co-starring as Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, respectively. The rest of the main cast includes John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. Francesca Gardiner is serving as head writer and showrunner on Harry Potter, while Mark Mylod is attached as its main director. Production on the first season is expected to last until May 2026, with Season 2 set to begin a couple of months later, likely to get ahead of any major growth spurts the younger actors might go through as they get older, something that Netflix’s Stranger Things series struggled with due to the long production gaps between seasons. Harry Potter is slated to premiere on HBO in 2027. Originally reported by Lee Freitag on SuperHeroHype. The post Harry Potter HBO Show’s Time Period Setting Revealed in New Set Photos appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

The Final Jeopardy clue for July 17.

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[Image Credit: Jeopardy / Sony Pictures] Up ahead is the Final Jeopardy clue for today, Thursday, July 17. On top of crossing the quarter-million mark, Scott Riccardi has made a name for himself as a “superchamp” with his tenth Jeopardy victory in Wednesday’s match. He’s now officially made it into the Top 20 for the highest totals in regular play. We’ll see if he can continue to build on his winnings in tonight’s episode featuring PR professional Chad Biele from Georgia and magazine writer Marisa Cohen from New York. Here’s the question and answer for Final Jeopardy for 7/17/2025, along with the wagers and the winner of the match. Final Jeopardy Question for July 17 The Final Jeopardy question for July 16, 2025 is in the category of “American Novels” and has the following clue: A critic described this novel as “A man from down South sitting in a manhole up North…& signifying about how he got there” So that the answer isn’t spoiled right away, we’ve put the correct response to this literary question at the bottom. Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for July 17 No one got the Final Jeopardy clue right in the June 17 match, but Scott still cruised to a solid runaway victory for his eleventh win. With nearly 60 correct responses from both rounds, Scott amassed $40,000, well past his closest competitor. He still lost $20,000 by not getting the final clue right (he’s really trying to go past that $50,000 mark for a single game), but he still won with the remaining $20,000. His winnings now swell to $282,101. Marisa only had $5,200 and lost a wagered $712 on her guess of “On the Road?” She dropped to $4,488 for second place. Sadly for Chad, he was in the negatives, -$2,000, after the second round and didn’t participate in Final Jeopardy. Final Jeopardy Answer for July 17 The correct answer for Final Jeopardy on July 17, 2025 is “What is Invisible Man?” This clue will test the contestant’s knowledge of important novels written by African-Americans. Winning the National Book Award for Fiction in 1953, “Invisible Man” by Ralph Ellison describes how invisible the main character, intentionally unnamed, has felt in society. The quote in the clue comes from critic Jervis Anderson in a 1976 issue of The New Yorker. The article remarks that the book was so significant that it had become “required reading for many college courses in American literature.” Hulu planned to create a TV series based on the novel, but it never came to fruition. The post Final Jeopardy Today July 17, 2025 – Question, Answer, Wagers & Winner appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

ComingSoon can exclusively reveal the trailer for Super Volcano. Super Volcano is a new disaster movie that comes from The Asylum, the film production and distribution company that is best known for making mockbusters. The movie stars William Baldwin, McKenzie Westmore, and Grant Bowler. Check out the Super Volcano trailer and poster below (watch more […]

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Photo Credit: The Asylum ComingSoon can exclusively reveal the trailer for Super Volcano. Super Volcano is a new disaster movie that comes from The Asylum, the film production and distribution company that is best known for making mockbusters. The movie stars William Baldwin, McKenzie Westmore, and Grant Bowler. Check out the Super Volcano trailer and poster below (watch more trailers and clips): What happens in the Super Volcano trailer? The trailer for Super Volcano sees a group of scientists and disaster experts work together to try and stop an enormous volcano located from Hawaii from destroying not just the entire island, but also the whole planet. “When a super-volcano threatens the island of Hawaii, a team of rescue and disaster experts are called in to help,” the official synopsis reads. “They must race against the clock to save those in the path of the molten lava and stop the volcano for good.” Super Volcano is directed by Jared Cohn, whose filmography includes titles such as 2011’s Underground Lizard People, 2013’s Atlantic Rim, 2016’s Little Dead Rotting Hood, 2017’s Halloween Pussy Trap Kill! Kill!, 2020’s Street Survivors: The True Story of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash, 2022’s Vendetta, and more. The screenplay comes from Marc Gottlieb and C.M. Dowling. William Baldwin is the brother of Alec, Daniel, and Stephen. He has previously starred in movies such as 1990’s Flatliners, 1991’s Backdraft, 1999’s Virus, 2005’s The Squid and the Whale, and 2008’s Forgetting Sarah Marshall, among other titles. Super Volcano will be released on digital streaming outlets on July 18, 2025. It will also play in select theaters in United States starting on July 25, 2025. Theatrical locations it will be playing at include Glendale, California’s Laemmle Glendale; Roswell, Georgia’s Aurora Cineplex; Brooklyn, New York’s Film Noir Cinema; Brunswick, Ohio’s Hickory Ridge Cinemas; and Minneapolis, Minnesota’s Trylon Cinema. The post The World Is Erupting in The Asylum’s Super Volcano Trailer | Exclusive appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Apple TV+ has shared the official Platonic Season 2 trailer for the upcoming return of its hit comedy series led by Neighbors co-stars Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne. The next installment is scheduled to streaming on August 6 with the first two episodes. It will then be followed by one episode weekly releases until October […]

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(Photo Credit: Apple TV+) Apple TV+ has shared the official Platonic Season 2 trailer for the upcoming return of its hit comedy series led by Neighbors co-stars Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne. The next installment is scheduled to streaming on August 6 with the first two episodes. It will then be followed by one episode weekly releases until October 1, 2025. “Season two picks up with everyone’s favorite pair of best friends (Rogen and Byrne) as they contend with new midlife hurdles, including work, weddings and partners in crises. The duo tries their best to be each other’s rock – but sometimes rocks break things,” reads the logline. Check out the Platonic Season 2 trailer below (watch more trailers): What happens in Platonic Season 2 trailer? The video provides viewers with a glimpse of what to expect from Will and Sylvia’s friendship, as they continue to navigate adulthood while trying to remain in each other’s lives. It also highlights some of the chaotic duo’s new hilarious moments from the new season, including Will accidentally hitting his new girlfriend’s father in the eye with a golf ball. The cast also features Luke Macfarlane (Bros), Tre Hale, and Carla Gallo (Neighbors films), along with new Season 2 cast members Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, and Beck Bennett. Platonic is created, written, and directed by Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco. In addition to leading the cast, Rogen and Byrne are also set to serve as executive producers. It is a production by Sony Pictures Television. Stoller’s production company, Stoller Global Solutions, has an overall deal. Prior to Platonic, Byrne previously starred in another Apple TV+ series Physical, which lasted for three seasons from 2021-2023. Meanwhile, Rogen is also leading his own Apple TV+ show The Studio, which just received 23 Emmy nominations. The post Seth Rogen & Rose Byrne Are Still Chaotic Best Friends in Platonic Season 2 Trailer appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

One of the biggest video game franchises in the world is getting a TV show adaptation, with Netflix announcing a live-action series based on the world of Assassin’s Creed. Who is involved in Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed TV show? In an announcement this week, Netflix confirmed that it has tapped Emmy nominee Robert Patino (DMZ, Westworld) […]

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One of the biggest video game franchises in the world is getting a TV show adaptation, with Netflix announcing a live-action series based on the world of Assassin’s Creed. Who is involved in Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed TV show? In an announcement this week, Netflix confirmed that it has tapped Emmy nominee Robert Patino (DMZ, Westworld) and David Wiener (Halo, Homecoming, The Killing) to serve as creators, showrunners, and executive producers for the show. Not too much has been revealed about the show’s plot, but Netflix says the “high-octane thriller” is “centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind’s future through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will,” the forthcoming show’s logline reads. “The series follows its characters across pivotal historical events as they battle to shape humanity’s destiny.” No information about casting or any other news was made available as of yet. Wiener and Patino did say they were excited to get to work though and dive into a story that is about “people searching for a purpose.” “We’ve been fans of Assassin’s Creed since its release in 2007. Every day we work on this show, we come away excited and humbled by the possibilities that Assassin’s Creed opens to us,” Wiener and Patino say in a joint statement. “Beneath the scope, the spectacle, the parkour and the thrills is a baseline for the most essential kind of human story — about people searching for purpose, struggling with questions of identity and destiny and faith. It is about power and violence and sex and greed and vengeance. “But more than anything, this is a show about the value of human connection, across cultures, across time,” they continue. “And it’s about what we stand to lose as a species, when those connections break. We’ve got an amazing team behind us with the folks at Ubisoft and our champions at Netflix, and we’re committed to creating something undeniable for fans all over the planet.” Originally reported by Anthony Nash on SuperHeroHype. The post Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed TV Show Gets First Details, Creative Team Revealed appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Revival guest star CM Punk spoke to ComingSoon about his scene-stealing turn on the SYFY show as the villainous Anthony Check, whose storyline goes full throttle in the sixth episode. The WWE legend also discussed how his past in mixed martial arts and pro wrestling helps his acting work, and gave his thoughts on the […]

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(Photo Credit: SYFY) Revival guest star CM Punk spoke to ComingSoon about his scene-stealing turn on the SYFY show as the villainous Anthony Check, whose storyline goes full throttle in the sixth episode. The WWE legend also discussed how his past in mixed martial arts and pro wrestling helps his acting work, and gave his thoughts on the new Fantastic Four movie. Revival Season 1 Episode 6 airs tonight on SYFY at 10 p.m. ET/PT. “On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves. But this is no zombie story as the ‘revived’ appear and act just like they once were. When local Officer and single mother Dana Cypress is unexpectedly thrown into the center of a brutal murder mystery of her own, she’s left to make sense of the chaos amidst a town gripped by fear and confusion where everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect,” says the synopsis. Tyler Treese: Revival really built up to your appearance in what is a really fun episode. You had a voice cameo in Episode 3. We see you briefly in Episode 4. How was it just seeing the show really build up to this big episode slowly? Because it really feels like a big deal when you’re actually in the town, and then shit really hits the fan. CM Punk: Oh, they made me feel special. Yeah, they really built me up. Great introduction to the character of Anthony Check. I’m a fan of the source material; therefore, I’m a fan of the TV show, and I watch it with my wife, so it’s always fun watching it. I’m going, “Man, this show’s so good,” and then you get hit over the head with, “Hey, babe, I’m in this show.” So it’s a trip. I think they handled the Anthony Check character really brilliantly. The anticipation builds up to him, you get him, and he is not there for a long time; he is just there for a good time. You mentioned being a fan of the source material. I know you’re a big comic guy and you’ve even written some comics, but you were familiar with Tim Seeley’s comics beforehand? Oh yeah, absolutely. I actually spoke to Tim and Aaron Koontz on the set of a movie I did called Girl on the Third Floor. They came by and they told me they were looking to develop Revival as a television show. That’s how long this thing’s been trying to eek its way into the public’s purview. I’m glad it’s finally here. I’m glad I’m even a small part of it. It’s exciting to me. I wanted to ask you about this character because you put a really fun spin on Anthony Check. Obviously, he’s a bit of a psychopath. He’s also a bit of a mama’s boy. You have a really dry sense of humor throughout this show. What I liked about your performance was that every sequence just had one little extra touch that made each scene memorable. Was that an effort? Were you really trying to underline each scene? Because it seemed like you learned so much about this character, even though he doesn’t have a ton of screen time. Yeah, I think what pro wrestling has taught me to do with acting is to maximize my minutes. So, this is a character, like you said, one episode you’re introduced to him, but it’s just a voice. The second episode, you see him on screen, the scene was maybe a minute long, but you get in and out of it like, “Okay, this is not a good person.” Like, you set the table. So when Anthony Check has his moment where he has arrived in Wausau and it’s a pretty Anthony Check forward episode, you’re excited to see what he does. I got to play with the character a little bit. I got the dry sense of humor, and I’m just playing it a little bit differently. ‘Cause in the comic books, I feel like the Check brothers are a little bit more redneck-y rural Wisconsin, and here I’m wearing leather jackets and I’m trying to be like a slick gangster. It was just a really fun role to play. It’s a total blast of an episode, and it ends with a pretty intense fight scene. You get to live out your knife fight dreams that we all have. I know you’re a pro wrestler, you trained Jiu-jitsu, and you had MMA fights. For these choreographed movie tussles, are any of those skills transferable, or is it like a completely different skill set? How do you approach this? CM Punk: No, they’re transferable. Listen, especially when you work with somebody, Ms. Romy Weltman, she’s a small person. So the dynamics of being able to do more with that, I think, especially from a safety standpoint. Like I had to tell her, I implored her. I was like, “You are not going to hurt me, no matter what you do. Like, try not to 100% punch me or choke me for real, but we can.” I think my background, like you said, in pro wrestling, jiu-jitsu, and MMA — I’m more of a physical guy anyway, so I think that kind of helped, especially in this scene, to make it more violent. There’s tricks you could do in movies and TV with cameras and special effects if certain people don’t wanna be touched or grabbed or struck. I’m all about being physical if it can make something heightened, if it can make it better. In this case, I think it did make it better. I haven’t seen it yet, but as you said, many other people have said to me, they really enjoyed the scene. I just love this storyline that they’re selling reviver parts. It’s just like an unlimited supply of body parts that you can sell on the black market, but you’re just torturing these people endlessly. What did you find most interesting about that storyline? Because it’s really dark, but it’s also kind of an ingenious plan. There’s a good profit-making mind there. I think Anthony Check is very pragmatic. I think he looks at it that way. He doesn’t necessarily look at it like it’s torturing people. He looks at it like, “Well, this is brand new, and if I can sell somebody something at a marked-up price, and I can continue to sell that to them.” To him, the ends justify the means. He’s trying to make a better life for his mom. ‘Cause you said he is a mama’s boy. I think he looks at it like this is the perfect business plan and business scenario, and it’s pretty cut and dry to him, and that’s what makes him a sociopath. You mentioned watching the show with your wife, April Mendez, who’s also a very multifaceted artist. I just saw her in the movie Sacramento with Michael Cera. It was really nice seeing her pop up in there. Since you both are doing acting now occasionally, do you bounce ideas off her, or do you keep creatively separate? How do you two work that stuff out? CM Punk: We definitely talk creatively and stuff like that because it’s just that that’s our household, you know. But she has her projects she works on, and I have mine, and I’m not saying never do they intertwine. They will when the time is right. I’m not trying to impede her creative process by looking over her shoulder being like, “Hey, you gotta write a role for me, babe. You gotta write me into this project you’re doing.” It doesn’t work like that. If she has an idea for me, she’ll capitalize it, and vice versa; if I have an idea for her, it’ll come to fruition. But she’s somebody that… I mean, she, she’s one of the smartest, most creative people I know, so it’s easy for me to just kind of roll over and be like, “Hey babe, what do you think of this idea?” And bounce it off her, and she’ll tell me if I’m on the right track or if I’m absolutely out of my mind. She’s such a great writer, too, like you mentioned. You’ve written Marvel Comics before, and obviously, you’re a big Fantastic Four fan with the “It’s clobbering time.” That MCU movie is out soon. Are you excited to see Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s version of The Thing? CM Punk: I’m a little bit envious, but yeah, I am 100% on board with it. This Thing looks like The Thing. So, I can’t wait. We’ve had some pretty stinky Fantastic Four movies in the past, so I’m looking for this one to be a palate cleanser. Would you ever be interested in doing a superhero movie? We’ve had some pro wrestlers and MMA fighters pop up. Of course. But I look at every project that comes across my desk as “Is this something that I have the time for? Can I sacrifice for this?” I take ’em as they come. My main thing about TV and movies and the acting side of things is I just wanna work with really cool people, really creative people, and I wanna learn while I’m doing it. Thanks to CM Punk for taking the time to talk about the SYFY series Revival. The post CM Punk on How WWE Helped Him Be a Scene-Stealing Villain in Revival | Interview appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

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"Still chaotic. Still codependent. Still Platonic." Get ready for more friendship chaos. Apple TV has revealed the official trailer for Season 2 of their hit comedy series titled Platonic, following two platonic friends getting into all kinds of trouble. The original season of Platonic launched in 2023 (here's the trailer) and it was a great showcase for the comedy antics of Rogen & Byrne, continuing from the Neighbors movies. Co-created, directed and co-written by Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco, Platonic picks up with everyone's favorite pair of best friends (starring Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne as Will and Sylvia) as they contend with new midlife hurdles, including work, weddings & partners in crises. The duo tries their best to be each other's rock — but sometimes rocks break things. 😂 The cast for Season 2 also includes Luke Macfarlane (from Stoller's Bros) and Carla Gallo, and introduces Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett, and Milo Manheim as guest stars. It looks like a big helping of more shenanigans from these two goofs. Enjoy. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Apple TV+'s series Platonic - Season 2, direct from YouTube: Co-created, directed and co-written by Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco, […]

"Still chaotic. Still codependent. Still Platonic." Get ready for more friendship chaos. Apple TV has revealed the official trailer for Season 2 of their hit comedy series titled Platonic, following two platonic friends getting into all kinds of trouble. The original season of Platonic launched in 2023 (here's the trailer) and it was a great showcase for the comedy antics of Rogen & Byrne, continuing from the Neighbors movies. Co-created, directed and co-written by Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco, Platonic picks up with everyone's favorite pair of best friends (starring Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne as Will and Sylvia) as they contend with new midlife hurdles, including work, weddings & partners in crises. The duo tries their best to be each other's rock — but sometimes rocks break things. 😂 The cast for Season 2 also includes Luke Macfarlane (from Stoller's Bros) and Carla Gallo, and introduces Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett, and Milo Manheim as guest stars. It looks like a big helping of more shenanigans from these two goofs. Enjoy. // Continue Reading ›

"Enormous tension between the ambition of the wide screen format and a small device - highly flexible, very little footprint... You need a great cinematographer to bring those two tensions together." Sony has revealed a 7-minute behind-the-scenes featurette for the hit zombie horror sequel 28 Years Later, which is now playing in theaters worldwide (one of my favorite films of the year so far). Following the trend set by Ryan Coogler with Sinners discussing film formats, they've released a cool video featuring Danny Boyle and his cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle (who also shot Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours, Trance, T2 Trainspotting and has an Oscar) discussing the style and techniques to film 28 Years Later. As everyone already knows, this British zombie horror movie was shot using iPhones, along with professional lenses and technical equipment attached to them, of course. They discuss all the equipment and the look they were going for, inspired by the rough digital look of the very first 28 Days Later all those years ago (c. 2002). I always geek out at all the things they discuss and insight offered in this video – including the detail about turning off image stabilization on the iPhone and having […]

"Enormous tension between the ambition of the wide screen format and a small device - highly flexible, very little footprint... You need a great cinematographer to bring those two tensions together." Sony has revealed a 7-minute behind-the-scenes featurette for the hit zombie horror sequel 28 Years Later, which is now playing in theaters worldwide (one of my favorite films of the year so far). Following the trend set by Ryan Coogler with Sinners discussing film formats, they've released a cool video featuring Danny Boyle and his cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle (who also shot Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours, Trance, T2 Trainspotting and has an Oscar) discussing the style and techniques to film 28 Years Later. As everyone already knows, this British zombie horror movie was shot using iPhones, along with professional lenses and technical equipment attached to them, of course. They discuss all the equipment and the look they were going for, inspired by the rough digital look of the very first 28 Days Later all those years ago (c. 2002). I always geek out at all the things they discuss and insight offered in this video – including the detail about turning off image stabilization on the iPhone and having to hold the cameras especially steady. View below. // Continue Reading ›

"Enter the loop..." Can you find your way out of a Japanese train station? Umbrella Entertainment down in Australia is the first to release an official English language trailer for the Japanese film Exit 8, a time loop horror thriller from filmmaker Genki Kawamura. This premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the Midnight section – somehow I completely missed it! A man gets lost in an underground passage. He follows the "guide" through the passage, but one after another, strange things happen to him. Is this space real? Or an illusion? Will the man be able to escape? This is based on a video game (it's on Steam), which is obvious because the trailer has a game vibe, and it reminds me of "Severance". The rules of his quest are simple: do not overlook anything out of the ordinary. If you discover an anomaly, turn back immediately. If you don't, carry on. Then leave from Exit 8. But even a single oversight will send him back to the beginning. Will he ever reach his goal and escape the infinite corridor? This stars Kazunari Ninomiya and Yamato Kochi. I'm a big fan of twisted time loop films like this! […]

"Enter the loop..." Can you find your way out of a Japanese train station? Umbrella Entertainment down in Australia is the first to release an official English language trailer for the Japanese film Exit 8, a time loop horror thriller from filmmaker Genki Kawamura. This premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the Midnight section – somehow I completely missed it! A man gets lost in an underground passage. He follows the "guide" through the passage, but one after another, strange things happen to him. Is this space real? Or an illusion? Will the man be able to escape? This is based on a video game (it's on Steam), which is obvious because the trailer has a game vibe, and it reminds me of "Severance". The rules of his quest are simple: do not overlook anything out of the ordinary. If you discover an anomaly, turn back immediately. If you don't, carry on. Then leave from Exit 8. But even a single oversight will send him back to the beginning. Will he ever reach his goal and escape the infinite corridor? This stars Kazunari Ninomiya and Yamato Kochi. I'm a big fan of twisted time loop films like this! Goes right on my watchlist - need to catch up with it soon. // Continue Reading ›

"You think you're in control of this... You're not." And here we go! Disney has revealed the second trailer for Tron: Ares, the third Tron movie that is a sequel to 2010's Tron: Legacy. Made by Norwegian director Joachim Rønning, continuing his Disney tenure following directing Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, and last year's Young Woman and the Sea. This spectacular sci-fi tech movie follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with A.I. beings. Greta Lee plays Eve Kim, the human lead in this sequel – a tech genius, analytical and observant. She's one of the world's best programmers: reclusive, anti social, and an important renegade in stopping the programs. Tron: Ares stars Jared Leto as Ares, Evan Peters as Julian Dillinger, with Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Cameron Monaghan, Sarah Desjardins, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, Gillian Anderson, + Jeff Bridges back as the OG Kevin Flynn. "This October, worlds will collide." This looks AMAZING! Wow. I didn't think they could really pull off bringing the programs into the real world but WHOA! I will be […]

"You think you're in control of this... You're not." And here we go! Disney has revealed the second trailer for Tron: Ares, the third Tron movie that is a sequel to 2010's Tron: Legacy. Made by Norwegian director Joachim Rønning, continuing his Disney tenure following directing Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, and last year's Young Woman and the Sea. This spectacular sci-fi tech movie follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with A.I. beings. Greta Lee plays Eve Kim, the human lead in this sequel – a tech genius, analytical and observant. She's one of the world's best programmers: reclusive, anti social, and an important renegade in stopping the programs. Tron: Ares stars Jared Leto as Ares, Evan Peters as Julian Dillinger, with Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Cameron Monaghan, Sarah Desjardins, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, Gillian Anderson, + Jeff Bridges back as the OG Kevin Flynn. "This October, worlds will collide." This looks AMAZING! Wow. I didn't think they could really pull off bringing the programs into the real world but WHOA! I will be there opening night. // Continue Reading ›

"It's time to become the hero you were meant to be..." Ready? Realms will kollide this October. Warner Bros has launched the first official trailer for the action sequel Mortal Kombat II (MK2), based on the popular video game series. This is a follow-up to the most recent live-action Mortal Kombat movie in 2021, bringing back most of the cast for another martial arts showdown. This time, the fan favorite champions—joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Let them fight! Karl Urban stars as Johnny Cage (you can also enjoy his movie Uncaged Fury), alongside Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, with Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han, & Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion. Awesome! This looks like a major upgrade over the first movie - more inline with the video games & still just as funny, gory, and totally badass. Can't wait to watch! Here's the official trailer (+ posters) for Simon McQuoid's sequel […]

"It's time to become the hero you were meant to be..." Ready? Realms will kollide this October. Warner Bros has launched the first official trailer for the action sequel Mortal Kombat II (MK2), based on the popular video game series. This is a follow-up to the most recent live-action Mortal Kombat movie in 2021, bringing back most of the cast for another martial arts showdown. This time, the fan favorite champions—joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Let them fight! Karl Urban stars as Johnny Cage (you can also enjoy his movie Uncaged Fury), alongside Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, with Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han, & Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion. Awesome! This looks like a major upgrade over the first movie - more inline with the video games & still just as funny, gory, and totally badass. Can't wait to watch! // Continue Reading ›

"You don't know what you're doing. There's no way out..." Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a crime thriller titled Night Always Comes, out on Netflix globally this August. Not to be confused with the other films titled The Wolves Always Come at Night or The Night Comes for Us. Based on the best-selling novel by Willy Vlautin, Night Always Comes is directed by Benjamin Caron (Sharper) and is set in Portland, OR. Risking everything to secure a future for herself and her brother, Lynette sets out on a dangerous odyssey, confronting her own dark past while racing through one propulsive night. Starring Vanessa Kirby, Night Always Comes follows Lynette, a woman who risks everything to secure the house that represents a future for her family. On a dangerous odyssey through a single night to find $25,000, Lynette is forced to deal with her troubles in order to finally break free... The cast features Jennifer Jason Leigh, Zack Gottsagen, Stephan James, Randall Park, Julia Fox, Michael Kelly, and Eli Roth. This looks like it gets proper crazy! But I'm down to watch Kirby get super angry fighting all these assholes around Portland. Bring it on. Here's the official trailer […]

"You don't know what you're doing. There's no way out..." Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a crime thriller titled Night Always Comes, out on Netflix globally this August. Not to be confused with the other films titled The Wolves Always Come at Night or The Night Comes for Us. Based on the best-selling novel by Willy Vlautin, Night Always Comes is directed by Benjamin Caron (Sharper) and is set in Portland, OR. Risking everything to secure a future for herself and her brother, Lynette sets out on a dangerous odyssey, confronting her own dark past while racing through one propulsive night. Starring Vanessa Kirby, Night Always Comes follows Lynette, a woman who risks everything to secure the house that represents a future for her family. On a dangerous odyssey through a single night to find $25,000, Lynette is forced to deal with her troubles in order to finally break free... The cast features Jennifer Jason Leigh, Zack Gottsagen, Stephan James, Randall Park, Julia Fox, Michael Kelly, and Eli Roth. This looks like it gets proper crazy! But I'm down to watch Kirby get super angry fighting all these assholes around Portland. Bring it on. // Continue Reading ›

"One night to go dog wild!" Finally! Netflix has revealed a very naught, NSFW teaser trailer for the hilarious new "adult animation" movie titled Fixed, created by animation master Genndy Tartakovsky. It's a full-on, R-rated comedy about a dog who is about to get neutered, or "fixed" wherein they cut out his testicles, so he goes out on the town for one final night of craziness. Bull, an average, all-around good dog, discovers he's going to be neutered in the morning. He realizes he needs one last adventure with his buddies, as these are the last 24 hours with his balls. What could go wrong? Featuring the voices of Adam Devine, Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, Fred Armisen, Bobby Moynihan, Beck Bennett, Michelle Buteau, River Gallo. A few years ago this movie was completely cancelled, shelved by Warner Bros, and we thought we'd never see it. The idea was originally conceived in 2009, it took a decade+ to get it into production back in 2019, then even though it was finished they shelved it. But thankfully Netflix swooped in and picked it up and here we are - finally about to experience this hilarious madness known as Fixed next month. Yep […]

"One night to go dog wild!" Finally! Netflix has revealed a very naught, NSFW teaser trailer for the hilarious new "adult animation" movie titled Fixed, created by animation master Genndy Tartakovsky. It's a full-on, R-rated comedy about a dog who is about to get neutered, or "fixed" wherein they cut out his testicles, so he goes out on the town for one final night of craziness. Bull, an average, all-around good dog, discovers he's going to be neutered in the morning. He realizes he needs one last adventure with his buddies, as these are the last 24 hours with his balls. What could go wrong? Featuring the voices of Adam Devine, Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, Fred Armisen, Bobby Moynihan, Beck Bennett, Michelle Buteau, River Gallo. A few years ago this movie was completely cancelled, shelved by Warner Bros, and we thought we'd never see it. The idea was originally conceived in 2009, it took a decade+ to get it into production back in 2019, then even though it was finished they shelved it. But thankfully Netflix swooped in and picked it up and here we are - finally about to experience this hilarious madness known as Fixed next month. Yep this looks hilarious. // Continue Reading ›

"This ship collected specimens... 5 new lifeforms from distant planets... Monsters." Whoa! The best trailer yet. FX has unveiled a second official trailer for the spin-off series Alien: Earth, based on the Alien series. Confirmed for release in August this summer. Just a few more weeks to go... When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands, a woman (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's greatest threat. Set in 2120 when "five corporations - Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic, Threshold - wield the power of nations, and proprietary advancements in technology provide the promise of a new tomorrow." This is created & directed by Noah Hawley. The cast includes Alex Lawther, Timothy Olyphant, Essie Davis, Samuel Blenkin, Babou Ceesay, David Rysdahl, Adrian Edmondson, Moe Bar-El, Adarsh Gourav, and others. The first full trailer for this series debuted last month, finally showing us some incredible footage. This new trailer is even better! The music and the fear and the dialogue all come together to give everyone the chills. This series might just turn out awesome. Let's keep hoping for the best. The final countdown is on... Will they lock them down […]

"This ship collected specimens... 5 new lifeforms from distant planets... Monsters." Whoa! The best trailer yet. FX has unveiled a second official trailer for the spin-off series Alien: Earth, based on the Alien series. Confirmed for release in August this summer. Just a few more weeks to go... When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands, a woman (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet's greatest threat. Set in 2120 when "five corporations - Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic, Threshold - wield the power of nations, and proprietary advancements in technology provide the promise of a new tomorrow." This is created & directed by Noah Hawley. The cast includes Alex Lawther, Timothy Olyphant, Essie Davis, Samuel Blenkin, Babou Ceesay, David Rysdahl, Adrian Edmondson, Moe Bar-El, Adarsh Gourav, and others. The first full trailer for this series debuted last month, finally showing us some incredible footage. This new trailer is even better! The music and the fear and the dialogue all come together to give everyone the chills. This series might just turn out awesome. Let's keep hoping for the best. The final countdown is on... Will they lock them down or not? // Continue Reading ›

"Not a jazz concert. A Keith Jarrett concert." "Complete improvised freedom." Zeitgeist Films in the US has revealed the official US trailer for an acclaimed German film titled Köln 75, telling the story of the iconic Keith Jarrett jazz concert in January 1975 in the Germany city of Cologne. The title is the original German name for the city of Cologne - in German it's just Köln. The film premiered at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival and earned rave reviews from many who have seen it – set to open in the US starting in October. Köln 75 is the story of Vera Brandes, who – at the age of 18 – staged the famous Köln Concert by jazz musician Keith Jarrett at the Cologne Opera House. Reviews say the film examines "how a cultural passion can sometimes overcome all obstacles and transform a person's life entirely." With everyone praising the lead performance: "The emotional heart of this story is Emde's fizzing screen energy as the young Brandes." The film features Mala Emde as Vera Brandes, John Magaro as Keith Jarrett, plus Alexander Scheer, Ulrich Tukur, Jördis Triebel, and Susanne Wolff. This looks fantastic! Fresh and spunky and jazzy - I […]

"Not a jazz concert. A Keith Jarrett concert." "Complete improvised freedom." Zeitgeist Films in the US has revealed the official US trailer for an acclaimed German film titled Köln 75, telling the story of the iconic Keith Jarrett jazz concert in January 1975 in the Germany city of Cologne. The title is the original German name for the city of Cologne - in German it's just Köln. The film premiered at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival and earned rave reviews from many who have seen it – set to open in the US starting in October. Köln 75 is the story of Vera Brandes, who – at the age of 18 – staged the famous Köln Concert by jazz musician Keith Jarrett at the Cologne Opera House. Reviews say the film examines "how a cultural passion can sometimes overcome all obstacles and transform a person's life entirely." With everyone praising the lead performance: "The emotional heart of this story is Emde's fizzing screen energy as the young Brandes." The film features Mala Emde as Vera Brandes, John Magaro as Keith Jarrett, plus Alexander Scheer, Ulrich Tukur, Jördis Triebel, and Susanne Wolff. This looks fantastic! Fresh and spunky and jazzy - I need to watch it. // Continue Reading ›

"One Night. One Decision. Everything Changes." Inaugural Entertainment + Relativity Media have unveiled an official trailer for a film titled The Knife, a home invasion horror thriller marking the feature directorial debut of actor Nnamdi Asomugha. Asomugha is the former All-Pro NFL defensive back from Los Angeles who decided to get into acting (in Crown Heights, Sylvie's Love) after finishing football. Now he's directing his first film, which he co-wrote with indie filmmaker Mark Duplass. After a home invasion, a young family is pushed to their breaking point as a relentless detective unearths secrets they’ve fought to keep buried. This premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival last year and it opens in theaters nationwide this August. Starring Nnamdi Asomugha, Academy Award winner Melissa Leo, Aja Naomi King, Manny Jacinto, Amari Price, and Aiden Price. From this trailer it seems like another generic story about a rattled family. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Nnamdi Asomugha's horror The Knife, direct from YouTube: Construction worker Chris (Nnamdi Asomugha) is prepared to do whatever he can to build a solid life for his family, yet his plans are thrown into disarray after a mysterious woman appears in their new home late […]

"One Night. One Decision. Everything Changes." Inaugural Entertainment + Relativity Media have unveiled an official trailer for a film titled The Knife, a home invasion horror thriller marking the feature directorial debut of actor Nnamdi Asomugha. Asomugha is the former All-Pro NFL defensive back from Los Angeles who decided to get into acting (in Crown Heights, Sylvie's Love) after finishing football. Now he's directing his first film, which he co-wrote with indie filmmaker Mark Duplass. After a home invasion, a young family is pushed to their breaking point as a relentless detective unearths secrets they’ve fought to keep buried. This premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival last year and it opens in theaters nationwide this August. Starring Nnamdi Asomugha, Academy Award winner Melissa Leo, Aja Naomi King, Manny Jacinto, Amari Price, and Aiden Price. From this trailer it seems like another generic story about a rattled family. // Continue Reading ›

"Everybody needs to just grow up, if you ask me." Yep sounds about right. Music Box Films has debuted an official trailer for a smart little indie film finally releasing this year. A Little Prayer first premiered back at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and earned plenty of good reviews from critics who saw it there (93% on RT). It is finally getting a chance to shine in theaters - opening in locations starting August 29th. When a proud family man begins to suspect that his son is having an affair, he spirals into a relationship minefield trying to protect his daughter-in-law Tammy and attempt to understand his son. It's "a heart-tugging drama about finding kindred spirits in unexpected places, A Little Prayer is a sensitive and searching portrait of an American family." From writer / director Angus MacLachlan. Starring David Strathairn as Bill, with Jane Levy, Will Pullen, Celia Weston, Dascha Polanco, and Anna Camp. The reviews state it's "filled with rich performances, complex characters, optimism, heartwarming revelations, and wisdom." This is a rather beautiful trailer that makes it look like an indie gem absolutely worth watching whenever it opens near you. Here's the first official trailer for Angus […]

"Everybody needs to just grow up, if you ask me." Yep sounds about right. Music Box Films has debuted an official trailer for a smart little indie film finally releasing this year. A Little Prayer first premiered back at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and earned plenty of good reviews from critics who saw it there (93% on RT). It is finally getting a chance to shine in theaters - opening in locations starting August 29th. When a proud family man begins to suspect that his son is having an affair, he spirals into a relationship minefield trying to protect his daughter-in-law Tammy and attempt to understand his son. It's "a heart-tugging drama about finding kindred spirits in unexpected places, A Little Prayer is a sensitive and searching portrait of an American family." From writer / director Angus MacLachlan. Starring David Strathairn as Bill, with Jane Levy, Will Pullen, Celia Weston, Dascha Polanco, and Anna Camp. The reviews state it's "filled with rich performances, complex characters, optimism, heartwarming revelations, and wisdom." This is a rather beautiful trailer that makes it look like an indie gem absolutely worth watching whenever it opens near you. // Continue Reading ›

"What happened to my sweet girl?" "She's gone!" Searchlight Pictures has debuted a brand new trailer for Darren Aronofsky's Oscar-winning thriller Black Swan, which originally opened in 2010. It is celebrating its 15th Anniversary this year, so they're giving it a quick re-release with this two-nights-only plan. The big news about this re-release is that its getting an update. The IMAX release will be digitally re-mastered into the image & sound quality of The IMAX Experience. It will also feature a new, immersive IMAX 5.0 sound mix. Black Swan is Aronofsky's thriller about the relationship between a veteran ballet dancer and a rival who's looking to win the same role in the new production of Swan Lake. Starring Natalie Portman & Mila Kunis, with Winona Ryder, Vincent Cassel, and Barbara Hershey. The superb film (my 2010 review) was nominated for five Academy Awards, but only won one for Natalie Portman as Best Actress (The King's Speech took home Best Picture instead). The score by Clint Mansell is exceptional, and cinematography by Matty Libatique also earned an Oscar nom. Tickets are now on sale at 250 IMAX theatres nationwide for showings around late August. Don't miss a chance to revisit this […]

"What happened to my sweet girl?" "She's gone!" Searchlight Pictures has debuted a brand new trailer for Darren Aronofsky's Oscar-winning thriller Black Swan, which originally opened in 2010. It is celebrating its 15th Anniversary this year, so they're giving it a quick re-release with this two-nights-only plan. The big news about this re-release is that its getting an update. The IMAX release will be digitally re-mastered into the image & sound quality of The IMAX Experience. It will also feature a new, immersive IMAX 5.0 sound mix. Black Swan is Aronofsky's thriller about the relationship between a veteran ballet dancer and a rival who's looking to win the same role in the new production of Swan Lake. Starring Natalie Portman & Mila Kunis, with Winona Ryder, Vincent Cassel, and Barbara Hershey. The superb film (my 2010 review) was nominated for five Academy Awards, but only won one for Natalie Portman as Best Actress (The King's Speech took home Best Picture instead). The score by Clint Mansell is exceptional, and cinematography by Matty Libatique also earned an Oscar nom. Tickets are now on sale at 250 IMAX theatres nationwide for showings around late August. Don't miss a chance to revisit this haunting masterpiece on the biggest screen. // Continue Reading ›

"Have you always believed in yourself?" "There's nothing impossible in this world..." Trafalgar Releasing has debuted the main official trailer for a documentary film titled Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe, profiling the beloved Italian tenor who also happens to be blind. This first premiered at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival last year and is set for release in both US & UK theaters later in 2025. "Meet the man behind the voice." The film follows Andrea Bocelli not only backstage but beyond the stage and into his private life with family & close friends. TIFF adds more: "Directed by Cosima Spender, this inspiring documentary tracks Bocelli's path to success and ongoing dedication to his craft through interviews and archival footage, as well as informal gatherings, such as a diverting party where Bocelli's friends and family reminisce over food & wine. When Bocelli sings, it is as though heaven has opened its gates, but watching Because I Believe reminds us that this remarkable artist is very much rooted in the earth." Indeed. He seems like a nice guy. It is a powerful celebration of a man who continues to touch the hearts of millions of fans all around the globe. Here's […]

"Have you always believed in yourself?" "There's nothing impossible in this world..." Trafalgar Releasing has debuted the main official trailer for a documentary film titled Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe, profiling the beloved Italian tenor who also happens to be blind. This first premiered at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival last year and is set for release in both US & UK theaters later in 2025. "Meet the man behind the voice." The film follows Andrea Bocelli not only backstage but beyond the stage and into his private life with family & close friends. TIFF adds more: "Directed by Cosima Spender, this inspiring documentary tracks Bocelli's path to success and ongoing dedication to his craft through interviews and archival footage, as well as informal gatherings, such as a diverting party where Bocelli's friends and family reminisce over food & wine. When Bocelli sings, it is as though heaven has opened its gates, but watching Because I Believe reminds us that this remarkable artist is very much rooted in the earth." Indeed. He seems like a nice guy. It is a powerful celebration of a man who continues to touch the hearts of millions of fans all around the globe. // Continue Reading ›

When it comes to making art house films, the filmmaking matters just as much as the story being told. The quality of the filmmaking, the style & techniques utilized throughout, the choices with regards to each shot and with music & dialogue, how it's edited together and how it all flows, all of this can make or break a film. A good story won't be effective without good filmmaking, and stirring filmmaking can elevate a generic story into something riveting and unforgettable. Kika is another intriguing discovery found in the 2025 Karlovy Vary Film Festival (aka KVIFF) selection this year. It initially premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in the Critics' Week sidebar, but I only caught up with it at this festival in Czechia. Whenever I come across an impressive film like this, I'm always glad I took the time to watch it. You never know what you'll find! Kika is a film about a desperate Belgian woman who tries out sex work and exploiting kinks to make some fast cash. Ultimately it is about both strength and vulnerability, and finding out what it takes to move forward. Kika is the fourth feature film directed by French filmmaker Alexe […]

When it comes to making art house films, the filmmaking matters just as much as the story being told. The quality of the filmmaking, the style & techniques utilized throughout, the choices with regards to each shot and with music & dialogue, how it's edited together and how it all flows, all of this can make or break a film. A good story won't be effective without good filmmaking, and stirring filmmaking can elevate a generic story into something riveting and unforgettable. Kika is another intriguing discovery found in the 2025 Karlovy Vary Film Festival (aka KVIFF) selection this year. It initially premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in the Critics' Week sidebar, but I only caught up with it at this festival in Czechia. Whenever I come across an impressive film like this, I'm always glad I took the time to watch it. You never know what you'll find! Kika is a film about a desperate Belgian woman who tries out sex work and exploiting kinks to make some fast cash. Ultimately it is about both strength and vulnerability, and finding out what it takes to move forward. // Continue Reading ›

"They should've brought more guys..." Warner Bros unveils a quick teaser for a fake movie titled Uncaged Fury, starring martial arts actor Johnny Cage. Yep this is a viral marketing in-universe joke trailer made for the upcoming Mortal Kombat II sequel - which lands in theaters this October. The first trailer drops tomorrow. WB sent out some sneaky viral packages to fans containing sunglasses and an old DVD copy of the "Uncaged Fury" movie. In the MK2 universe, Karl Urban plays Johnny Cage (they even made a fake IMDb page for him) - apparently he also starred in the "surprisingly heartwarming" Bonnie & Cage before. "Prepare for the return of Johnny F. Cage. The F stands for... Fantastically handsome. This Uncaged Fury features Cage getting pissed and fighting a bunch of bad guys because they F'ed with his shades. You see, he really loves his sunglasses, so don't mess with them. Ahaha. Well, this is pretty cool! There's also an official website for this fake movie found right here. I'm glad WB is embracing a full-on viral marketing concept like this - sending out boxes & pretending it's all real. Stay tuned for footage from the actual MK2 movie as […]

"They should've brought more guys..." Warner Bros unveils a quick teaser for a fake movie titled Uncaged Fury, starring martial arts actor Johnny Cage. Yep this is a viral marketing in-universe joke trailer made for the upcoming Mortal Kombat II sequel - which lands in theaters this October. The first trailer drops tomorrow. WB sent out some sneaky viral packages to fans containing sunglasses and an old DVD copy of the "Uncaged Fury" movie. In the MK2 universe, Karl Urban plays Johnny Cage (they even made a fake IMDb page for him) - apparently he also starred in the "surprisingly heartwarming" Bonnie & Cage before. "Prepare for the return of Johnny F. Cage. The F stands for... Fantastically handsome. This Uncaged Fury features Cage getting pissed and fighting a bunch of bad guys because they F'ed with his shades. You see, he really loves his sunglasses, so don't mess with them. Ahaha. Well, this is pretty cool! There's also an official website for this fake movie found right here. I'm glad WB is embracing a full-on viral marketing concept like this - sending out boxes & pretending it's all real. Stay tuned for footage from the actual MK2 movie as well. // Continue Reading ›

"My main influences: love, anger, depression, and Zeppelin." Magnolia has revealed the official trailer for an acclaimed documentary film titled It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley, which first premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. The film profiles the life and music and voice of beloved musician Jeff Buckley, who sadly passed away in 1997 at the young age of 30. Never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from Jeff Buckley's inner circle paint a captivating & beautiful portrait of the gifted musician who only made one album. Buckley had only finished that one album when he died suddenly in 1997. Those closest to him offer a portrait of the mesmerizing singer. Sundance describes the film as "a hum that echoes, and like Buckley's 'Hallelujah,' it takes on a light and life of its own." I saw this film at the festival and it really is something special, just like Jeff Buckley. Even if you don't know him and have never heard of his music, this is an enlightening film that is as entertaining as it is emotional to watch. Click play. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Amy Berg's doc It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley, from […]

"My main influences: love, anger, depression, and Zeppelin." Magnolia has revealed the official trailer for an acclaimed documentary film titled It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley, which first premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. The film profiles the life and music and voice of beloved musician Jeff Buckley, who sadly passed away in 1997 at the young age of 30. Never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from Jeff Buckley's inner circle paint a captivating & beautiful portrait of the gifted musician who only made one album. Buckley had only finished that one album when he died suddenly in 1997. Those closest to him offer a portrait of the mesmerizing singer. Sundance describes the film as "a hum that echoes, and like Buckley's 'Hallelujah,' it takes on a light and life of its own." I saw this film at the festival and it really is something special, just like Jeff Buckley. Even if you don't know him and have never heard of his music, this is an enlightening film that is as entertaining as it is emotional to watch. Click play. // Continue Reading ›

"This is like Avatar!" Ahaha it definitely is. Ready to hop? 🦫 Pixar has revealed the very first teaser trailer for their next original movie titled Hoppers, set to open in theaters in March 2026. Pixar's Hoppers is an original project written and directed by Daniel Chong, best known for the We Bare Bears: The Movie and "We Bare Bears" series. An animal lover uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries within the animal world beyond her imagination. Scientists discover how to "hop" the human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing us to communicate with animals as animals! Mabel Tanaka (voiced by Piper Curda) ends up putting her mind in the beaver and off we go on this fun animal adventure. The voice cast features Piper with Bobby Moynihan as King George, a beaver, and Jon Hamm as Mayor Jerry, a greedy mayor that they must defeat. This is a very fun introduction, setting up the concept and her first interaction with other animals. Yep I am excited for this! Always ready for more Pixar. Here's the first teaser trailer (+ poster) for Daniel Chong's Hoppers, direct from Pixar's YouTube: What if you could […]

"This is like Avatar!" Ahaha it definitely is. Ready to hop? 🦫 Pixar has revealed the very first teaser trailer for their next original movie titled Hoppers, set to open in theaters in March 2026. Pixar's Hoppers is an original project written and directed by Daniel Chong, best known for the We Bare Bears: The Movie and "We Bare Bears" series. An animal lover uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries within the animal world beyond her imagination. Scientists discover how to "hop" the human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing us to communicate with animals as animals! Mabel Tanaka (voiced by Piper Curda) ends up putting her mind in the beaver and off we go on this fun animal adventure. The voice cast features Piper with Bobby Moynihan as King George, a beaver, and Jon Hamm as Mayor Jerry, a greedy mayor that they must defeat. This is a very fun introduction, setting up the concept and her first interaction with other animals. Yep I am excited for this! Always ready for more Pixar. // Continue Reading ›

"I don't know what it wants with you, but it can't be good..." They want the baby. Scary. Brainstorm Media has unveiled an official trailer for an indie horror film titled Birthrite, made by filmmaker Ross Partridge, opening in August. Not to be confused with the other film titled Birthright also coming out later this year. The film follows a couple's quiet new beginning — only to uncover a buried legacy and a karmic curse that threatens to claim their unborn child. When a pregnant woman is bequeathed a home from an estranged aunt, she and her girlfriend leave the city behind to begin a new chapter. But when a karmic debt threatens the life of their unborn child, they soon discover their place in the cursed history of the town. Starring Alice Kremelberg, Juani Feliz, Michael Chernus, Patch Darragh, Owen Campbell, Jennifer Lafleur, and Henny Russell. Some creepy folk horror involving a sacrifice? Oh yeah this looks freaky - watch out. Here's the official trailer (+ two posters) for Ross Partridge's horror film Birthrite, direct from YouTube: When a pregnant woman (starring Alice Kremelberg) is bequeathed a home from an estranged aunt, she and her girlfriend leave the city […]

"I don't know what it wants with you, but it can't be good..." They want the baby. Scary. Brainstorm Media has unveiled an official trailer for an indie horror film titled Birthrite, made by filmmaker Ross Partridge, opening in August. Not to be confused with the other film titled Birthright also coming out later this year. The film follows a couple's quiet new beginning — only to uncover a buried legacy and a karmic curse that threatens to claim their unborn child. When a pregnant woman is bequeathed a home from an estranged aunt, she and her girlfriend leave the city behind to begin a new chapter. But when a karmic debt threatens the life of their unborn child, they soon discover their place in the cursed history of the town. Starring Alice Kremelberg, Juani Feliz, Michael Chernus, Patch Darragh, Owen Campbell, Jennifer Lafleur, and Henny Russell. Some creepy folk horror involving a sacrifice? Oh yeah this looks freaky - watch out. // Continue Reading ›

"He wasn't brought into our life for any good reason..." Dark Sky Films has unveiled an official trailer for an indie horror thriller called Death Letter Blues, marking the feature directorial debut of two new up-and-coming filmmakers named Michael Stevantoni & Strack Azar. They both wrote and directed this, and it premiered back in 2023 in Austin. Now finally arriving on VOD and in a few theaters this August for anyone interested in finding out what's going on in this small town. "I know what you did..." A small town is rattled by the mysterious death of "Feral Boy," a local legend found in the woods as a child. Father Moss, a priest with a loose grip on the faith, uncovers haunting parallels between this tragedy and his own nightmares in this Southern Gothic psychological horror thriller film. The film stars Sherman Augustus as Father Moss, Karole Foreman, Ramsay Midwood, Arianna Ngnomire, and Keylor Leigh. This looks chilling and mysterious, with a lot going on involving this priest and people in this town. Horror fans should take a look. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Stevantoni & Azar's horror Death Letter Blues, from YouTube: "Dark is the night. Cold […]

"He wasn't brought into our life for any good reason..." Dark Sky Films has unveiled an official trailer for an indie horror thriller called Death Letter Blues, marking the feature directorial debut of two new up-and-coming filmmakers named Michael Stevantoni & Strack Azar. They both wrote and directed this, and it premiered back in 2023 in Austin. Now finally arriving on VOD and in a few theaters this August for anyone interested in finding out what's going on in this small town. "I know what you did..." A small town is rattled by the mysterious death of "Feral Boy," a local legend found in the woods as a child. Father Moss, a priest with a loose grip on the faith, uncovers haunting parallels between this tragedy and his own nightmares in this Southern Gothic psychological horror thriller film. The film stars Sherman Augustus as Father Moss, Karole Foreman, Ramsay Midwood, Arianna Ngnomire, and Keylor Leigh. This looks chilling and mysterious, with a lot going on involving this priest and people in this town. Horror fans should take a look. // Continue Reading ›

"I worked too hard, done too much to get here to let it all be just taken away." Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the first official trailer for After the Hunt, the highly anticipated accusation thriller arriving in theaters starting in October this fal. The buzz on this is very good already - expect it to be a major player at the Oscars next year. The latest film made by acclaimed filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, after Challengers and Queer last year. It has been described as something similar to Anatomy of a Fall. A college professor is forced to grapple with her own secretive past after one of her colleagues is faced with a serious accusation. What exactly did he do and what is going on? After the Hunt stars Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Chloë Sevigny. Damn this looks good! It is expected to premiere at the Venice & Telluride & Toronto Film Festivals this fall before hitting theaters in October. It will definitely get everyone talking... Keep an eye out for this one, it's going to be one of the big films of the awards season. Here's the first official trailer for Luca Guadagnino's film […]

"I worked too hard, done too much to get here to let it all be just taken away." Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the first official trailer for After the Hunt, the highly anticipated accusation thriller arriving in theaters starting in October this fal. The buzz on this is very good already - expect it to be a major player at the Oscars next year. The latest film made by acclaimed filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, after Challengers and Queer last year. It has been described as something similar to Anatomy of a Fall. A college professor is forced to grapple with her own secretive past after one of her colleagues is faced with a serious accusation. What exactly did he do and what is going on? After the Hunt stars Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Chloë Sevigny. Damn this looks good! It is expected to premiere at the Venice & Telluride & Toronto Film Festivals this fall before hitting theaters in October. It will definitely get everyone talking... Keep an eye out for this one, it's going to be one of the big films of the awards season. // Continue Reading ›