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Fresh off a well-deserved Orizzonti Award win for Best Screenplay at the Venice Film Festival, Scandar Copti’s Happy Holidays lands at TIFF and does not

A car passes along a dark road at night, then stops when a body appears. The driver, dressed like Missy Elliot in the music video

The Primetime Emmy Awards are tonight, back to their normal slot in September (after a strange year television-wise after last year’s strikes) to honor the

After 11 days, the 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, came to a close and with it the ticketholder and

The most successful actor-turn-directors tend to be those who have a clearly-defined voice that they are able to transfer from in front of the camera

NewFest, New York’s leading queer film and media organization, announced the full lineup for the 36th edition of its annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival.

Here is a roundup of the week’s top new film and television trailers, including The Fire Inside, Venom: The Last Dance, Will & Harper, La

Winners of the 2024 Humanitas Prizes were announced and honored last night at the Avalon Hollywood during The 2024 Humanitas Prizes Awards Show & Toast,

Welcome to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of

Award-winning cinematographer Rachel Morrison (the first woman ever Oscar-nominated for cinematography) makes her feature debut with The Fire Inside, an earnest yet conventional picture that

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I can’t listen to the Footballhead mini album Before I Die (Tiny Engines), which came out in August, without thinking of an interview I did with front man Ryan Nolen last September: we talked on the phone for nearly an hour because I was writing about the death of one of his best friends, Space […]

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The music of Italian composer and multi-instrumentalist Caterina Barbieri shimmers and pulses at the intersection of ambient, new age, minimalist electronics, and drone. She uses primarily modular synthesizers to build her tracks, creating canvases of sustained tones that spread flat like aural wallpaper and then splashing them with digital and analog color, including guitar, strings, […]

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Calling Thievery Corporation “eclectic” is an understatement—their sound’s been described as downtempo, but it can also light up a dance party. Cofounders Eric Hilton and Rob Garza would likely blanch at attempts to define their band within any category—though ambient, trip-hop, house, and global fusion all come to mind. They borrow from a variety of […]

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Evanston-raised rapper Femdot., born Femi Adigun, upholds the broad-shouldered, self-assured poetry of homegrown hip-hop to rep Chicago with an artisan’s touch. His signature pencil-behind-the-ear aesthetic and million-dollar smile telegraph his dedication to writing impactful lyrics and doing what he can to strategically win at the game of life. Education is also a pillar of his […]

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The term “egg punk” didn’t initially see much use outside of niche memes that placed it on one end of a spectrum that had “chain punk” at the other. It described a loose network of underground midwestern bands in the early 2010s whose wacky experiments with hardcore punk sounded like an agitated Devo buzzing from […]

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This week the Englewood Jazz Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with three days of music in Hamilton Park—a remarkable achievement, especially considering the neighborhood Whole Foods lasted just six years. The determination of the festival’s visionary founder, saxophonist Ernest Dawkins, and a host of local supporters have made this community event much more than an […]

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The Killer’s Game in wide release in theaters

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In 2016, Chicagoan Blake Chastain started the hashtag #exvangelical, a pithy descriptor that quickly took off as an umbrella term for anyone who has left evangelical Christianity. Faith changes are not a new phenomenon, but over the past decade, exvangelicals have found new ways to form community through social media. Their journeys take divergent paths, […]

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Chicago’s transit agencies are nearing the edge of a fiscal cliff. Ridership plummeted at the start of the pandemic, and it’s struggled to return in the years since. Where exactly those missing riders have gone—and why—is up for debate, but that lost revenue has put transit agencies, which rely on ridership fares to fund roughly […]

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Speak No Evil in wide release in theaters

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In fall 2013, Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events kicked off its annual World Music Festival with an ambitious new program: an overnight celebration of Indian classical music called Ragamala. According to Ragamala cofounder and DCASE performing arts programmer Carlos Cuauhtémoc Tortolero, the event drew enthusiastic crowds from the jump. In the years […]

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You think the Titanic had a disastrous maiden voyage? Consider the Vasa, a Swedish warship constructed by King Gustavus Adolphus (sometimes called “the father of modern warfare”) between 1626 and 1628, that sank its first time out, after only clearing about 1,400 yards from shore. Now housed in her own museum in Stockholm’s Royal National […]

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The tense family dinner has long been a trope for American realism. Just off the top of my head, plays that have such a device as a central dramatic event include Tracy Letts’s August: Osage County; Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s Purpose (heading to Broadway in winter 2025 after its Steppenwolf run earlier this year); Stephen Karam’s The […]

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Ryan Cofrancesco was finishing a six-month bid for possession at the Vienna Correctional Facility when he started making pizza. He’d never been in trouble before, but the longtime restaurant worker had a drug problem and got busted with two dime bags of heroin. After two “terrible” months at Stateville, he was sent to a 120-bed […]

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D Rosen’s primary artistic mediums are their own time and labor, expended in service of “cultivating interspecies friendships.” Rosen’s “day jobs” as an animal caretaker (farmworker, pet sitter, etc.) allow them to both observe and bond with nonhuman animals, who then act as source material, collaborators, and activators of the artist’s practice. This significant investment […]

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The Becomers opening Fri 9/13 at the Music Box Theatre and in wide release on VOD on Tue 9/24

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I’ll Be Right There in limited release in theaters

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Mickey Hardaway streaming free on Pluto TV and Tubi

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Reader Bites celebrates dishes, drinks, and atmospheres from the Chicagoland food scene. Have you had a recent food or drink experience that you can’t stop thinking about? Share it with us at fooddrink@chicagoreader.com. Sometimes, a restaurant is secretly beloved: you never hear about it, but once you mention it, it turns out everyone has loved it […]

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The urban agriculture ecosystem in Chicago has grown fivefold in the last 23 years, according to Grow Greater Englewood lead steward Anton Seals Jr. In the past, Englewood has seen the closure of several grocery stores—notably Whole Foods in 2022. However, a growing national spotlight on food insecurity and access to city land has led […]

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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. Just as football fans are excited for their season to have started, so, too, are local moviegoers overjoyed with the abundance of screenings in this and coming weeks. Case in point: […]

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Every year the Chicago Jazz Festival presents a memorial to recently departed musicians, projected on a screen behind the stage, and this year the list of the fallen was particularly heartbreaking: it included Carla Bley, Calvin Keys, Richard Davis, Eleanor Collins, and David Sanborn. This got me thinking about celebrating jazz’s living heroes—and these heroes […]

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If you’re reading this the week before September 17, then exactly 50 years ago, Films by Women/Chicago ’74 (which started on September 3 that year) was underway at the Film Center of the School of the Art Institute. Sponsored by the Chicago Tribune, the festival came to fruition when film critic Gene Siskel, who’d attended […]

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Chicago Reader Volume 53, No. 32. September 12, 2024

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Here’s the thing about icons: they’re not known for their flexibility. Take Pablo Picasso’s towering, untitled 1967 Core-Ten steel sculpture outside Daley Plaza. It’s been featured on so many postcards, B-roll clips, and travelogues that it’s easy to overlook just how many residents rolled their eyes at the thing when it was first unveiled.  Royko: […]

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As my first experience with this Kenneth Lonergan 1996 contemporary classic, seeing it in a small black box, directed by and starring twentysomethings, was a visceral thrill. Under Andrew Shipman’s direction, Gwydion Theatre Company’s intimate production elicits the roller-coaster ride of feelings of that certain age, which have not changed since the Reagan-era ʼ80s setting. […]

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Within a Shadow, now in its world premiere from Lex the Movie in association with Red Theater, is an ambitious two-act dramedy that digs into the complexities of estrangement, cultural identity, and the ever-elusive quest for self-love. Written, produced, directed by, and starring LaRose Washington as Alexis (“Lex”)—a Black woman grappling with loneliness in her […]

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By Casey Cereceda

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What a difference nine years makes. When Paul Slade Smith’s witty, political farce, then called A Real Lulu, premiered in the summer of 2015 at the Peninsula Players in Door Country, Wisconsin, the very idea of someone being elected to a higher office because they have zero experience at that kind of job seemed preposterous—the […]

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Rare is the opportunity to view a mother-daughter companion show. Thérèse Mulgrew’s large-scale, still-life portraiture sets the scene of an endless dinner party where the playful and symbolically rich paintings of her mother, Wendy S. Rolfe, seem to adorn the corridors of attendees’ psyches. Mulgrew was a young attendee of her mother’s dinner parties—their roles in […]

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In the program for Pulse Theatre Chicago’s world premiere production of Beneath the Willow Tree, playwright Isis Elizabeth tells us a little about the origins of her play. Begun during the pandemic, she writes, when she was “battling with unhealed wounds, traumas and locked down in a house,” she conceived of the idea of writing […]

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Janet Ulrich Brooks is my kind of theatrical royalty: a no-nonsense performer who can play everything from firebrand playwright Lillian Hellman to diva Maria Callas with riveting conviction. In 2017, she stepped into the sensible shoes of Queen Elizabeth II for TimeLine Theatre’s production of Peter Morgan’s The Audience. I missed that outing, but Brooks […]

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Pleasure products can help deepen intimacy with your partner while increasing physical and emotional satisfaction. When it comes to sexuality, intimacy can play a crucial role in enhancing physical and emotional satisfaction. So why not embark on a journey to deepen those feelings of closeness, support, and trust? Whether you’re exploring with a new or […]

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What is Rule 14? Rule 14 is one of the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) 55 Rules of Conduct that all employees are required to follow. In 2019, before she was elected mayor, Lori Lightfoot called Rule 14 the “you lie, you die” rule. It expressly prohibits department staff—both sworn police officers and civilians—from “making a […]

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On an early summer evening in August 2020, Jonathan Ridgner, a Black cop in his second year on the force, and his white partner, Nicholas Abramson, were driving through Humboldt Park in their squad car when they spotted 26-year-old Leroy Kennedy IV, who is Black, sitting against the wall near a corner store with some […]

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Chicago punk singer and multi-instrumentalist Jen Dot (aka author and Reader contributor Jen B. Larson) launched Beastii as a solo project nearly a decade ago. The first Beastii release, the 2016 EP Love Harder, augmented Dot’s guitar with the humming and thumping of synths and programmed beats. Beastii have since become a full band, with […]

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The voices of Spoon River Anthology sound a lot like mine from childhood. It doesn’t matter if it’s the 1800s or the 2000s—small-towners often fantasize about lives they’d rather live. They hold a thousand memories, carry a broken fiddle, become apple thieves, and dream of the grace that awaits them in heaven.  Edgar Lee Masters […]

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“Unlock the mystery of the Middle East . . . try Belly Dancing!”  Posted outside of a Chicago community center, this black-and-white xeroxed flyer centering a veiled figure caught dancer and musician Phaedra Darwish’s attention. She notes we may give pause to such an advertisement today, but as a Lebanese American artist, she was pressed […]

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On view at Patient Info, “Recognize That Your Name Is Already on Every Place You Place Your Feet,” curated by Chris Reeves, is a small, densely encyclopedic look at the work of the late “queer dancer, poet, artist, children’s book author, and champion of ASL,” Remy Charlip. While a presentation of ephemera from Reeves’s personal […]

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Hannah Gadsbyʼs introduction to U.S. audiences was through their incendiary 2018 comedy special on Netflix, Nanette, which drew on Gadsby’s own experiences with misogyny and homophobia growing up in a small town in Tasmania as a way to question the very foundations of being a stand-up after experiencing trauma. “Do you understand what self-deprecation means […]

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When 21-year old Brad Thomson and his friends loaded into their car for a day trip to Chicago to protest the start of the Iraq War in 2003, he didn’t anticipate he’d end the day in a jail cell with a broken nose. The post-9/11 political climate consisted of widespread anti–Arab American sentiments as leaders […]

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We’ve reached that funny phase of the election season where Democrats invent new explanations for why they will lose. Actually, every phase of the election season is like that for Democrats—one of the most compulsively, angst-ridden collections of gloom-and-doomers since pre-2016 Cubs fans. Cubs fans always thought they were going to lose (as that’s all […]

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The Perfect Couple now streaming on Netflix

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Strange Darling in wide release in theaters

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Afraid in wide release in theaters

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His Three Daughters in limited release in theaters, streaming 9/20 on Netflix

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Reader senior writer Ben Joravsky riffs on the day's stories with his celebrated humor, insight, and honesty, and interviews politicians, activists, journalists and other political know-it-alls.

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The King is in exile. Gabe Babcock, the once and future Sausage King of Milwaukee Avenue, has had a rough summer. In August he was forced to abdicate his Logan Square throne (the AC sucked, there was no bar, and no one but the drunkest off-duty line cooks could find it). A short flirtation in […]

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It’s not unusual for first-time playwrights to harbor dreams of big names working on their shows, but that dream is a reality for Denise Jones. The Lawndale native has shared her story of overcoming abuse and addiction many times as a minister and motivational speaker, as well as in her 2010 memoir, Who Said It […]

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This piece was published in partnership with the Appeal and the Yale Investigative Reporting Lab. Timothy Jones wasn’t supposed to be home for long. Nearing the end of his first year at Lincoln University in Missouri in 2013, Jones, a 6’1” student with a close-shorn beard and almond-shaped eyes, realized he needed a break before […]

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The climactic monologue at the end of Charlie Chaplin’s 1940 black comedy satire The Great Dictator still holds incredible relevance. Surrounded by nearly his entire country, Chaplin’s character, Schultz, a barber mistaken for the dictator Hynkel, also played by Chaplin (à la Eddie Murphy in The Nutty Professor), uses the speech as an opportunity to […]

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With glossy photo spreads and wide page margins, cookbooks are almost as tantalizing as the lifestyles they sell—one in which you’re casually whipping up roasted artichokes after work or preparing a delicious meal for 20 of your closest (hot) friends. The same features that make cookbooks so appealing (nice paper, pretty photos, hard covers) can […]

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By LaLa Bolander

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Update Wednesday, September 11: This concert has been cancelled. Ticket refunds are available at point of purchase. For Australian singer-songwriter Forest Claudette (born Kobe Hamilton-Reeves), vulnerability is a blessing, not a curse. The soulful alternative hip-hop artist uses their music to work through personal ups and downs: the slow-grooving February single “Kobe Beef,” for instance, […]

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Music fans often extend their favorite artists some grace as they age. We’ll buy a ticket to a Vegas residency even though the diva’s voice has gotten raspy; we’ll look the other way when a favorite soul singer attempts to get back on the charts by working with an EDM producer. Fortunately for fans of […]

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For more than 20 years, fiercely righteous hardcore group La Armada have fought to keep their band together. They left their home country, the Dominican Republic, one by one, and lived in Florida for a time before reconvening in Chicago, which they’ve made their home base since 2008. Their aggressive metallic hardcore sound is flexible […]

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The 1970s were an incredible time for Italian genre films. Auteurs were given huge piles of money (and broad creative license) to crank out schlock, including grindhouse movies that piggybacked off popular American titles. Enter Lucio Fulci’s 1979 flick Zombi 2, an unofficial sequel to George Romero’s Dawn of the Dead, which had been reedited […]

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Who is Tommy Richman? It’s hard to say from his music, which the Virginia singer has doled out in loosies and EPs for the past couple years. All I could tell for sure from his big stylistic swings (last year’s watery house number “Pray 2 U”) and pop pastiches (this year’s 1980s mash note “Selfish”) […]

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For more than a quarter century, Chicago drone-rock trio Zelienople have evoked the feeling of quietly searching. Their songs are tranquil and eerie, and as often as their music reaches for the sublime, they also let you understand that what they aspire toward isn’t confined to the music—that is, it doesn’t end when the last […]

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In the early 1970s, gay activist and singer-songwriter Patrick Haggerty began to use country music to explore his sexual orientation, share stories, and uplift the queer community. His pioneering 1973 album, Lavender Country, wraps a welcoming arm around you with its deeply personal, observational songs about queer love, life, and liberation, often inviting you to […]

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Reader Bites celebrates dishes, drinks, and atmospheres from the Chicagoland food scene. Have you had a recent food or drink experience that you can’t stop thinking about? Share it with us at fooddrink@chicagoreader.com. I’m always on a breakfast sandwich hunt. I usually pick cafes based on my particular needs that day, considering my bank account, emotions, […]

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Nothing loomed over this year’s Democratic National Convention (DNC) like the specter of 1968, when live footage of Chicago police cracking the skulls and dragging the bodies of anti-war protesters invaded living rooms worldwide. Earlier this year, national news outlets began to draw comparisons between then and now: “Is it 1968 all over again?” NPR […]

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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. After a busy week I usually make it a point to not go out on Fridays, but I couldn’t resist the siren call of a unique-to-me screening event taking place at […]

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Reading is a revolutionary act. That’s the philosophy of Danielle Moore, founder of Chicago’s Semicolon Books. Since opening the first Semicolon bookstore in 2019, Moore has dedicated her business to closing the literacy gap for minority communities in Chicago. Through book giveaways to students, Moore is providing access to and building interest in books—a concept […]

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This article was copublished with City Bureau, a nonprofit journalism lab reimagining local news. Support City Bureau’s Civic Reporting fellowship by becoming a recurring donor. Men dressed solely in underwear pepper an uncrowded, low-lit gay club in Chicago’s Northalsted on a chilly weekend night. Pop music thumps loud enough to drown out intimate conversation. Bartenders […]

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Chicago Reader Volume 53, No. 30. August 29, 2024

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Before I interviewed Shravan Raghuram, I already knew he kept busy. I first learned about the 25-year-old drummer in 2023 because he plays in Fruitleather, an experimental rock group with singer and multi-instrumentalist D Jean-Baptiste and bassist Stas Slyvka. Earlier this year I got into one of his other bands, the Courts, an indie-rock trio […]

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This week, clearly feeling the need to get a jump on things, the New York Times Book Review devoted an entire issue to its list of the “100 Best Books of the 21st Century,” as chosen by 503 “literary luminaries.” They didn’t bother to append a “so far” to the headline, though they did describe […]

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In Jonathan Demme’s 1986 anti-screwball comedy, Something Wild, Jeff Daniels’s straight-arrow yuppie gets his life turned upside down in a scary way by Melanie Griffith’s wild child, Lulu. That same spirit animates Chicago writer Richard Lyons Conlon’s comedic thriller 7 Minutes to Live—now in a world premiere with brand-new Unexpected Theatre Company (in association with […]

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With The Full Monty, Paramount Theatre completes the trifecta of musicals derived from movies about British deindustrialization, on the heels of 2021’s Kinky Boots and Billy Elliot earlier this year. Book writer Terrence McNally and composer David Yazbek’s 2000 take on the 1997 film moves the story from Sheffield in the north of England to […]

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Editor’s note: Coco Picard spoke with writer Daniel Borzutzky about his new poetry book The Murmuring Grief of the Americas, out now from Coffee House Press. Edited text from the comic is transcribed here to ease readability. Daniel Borzutzky’s seventh book of poetry, The Murmuring Grief of the Americas continues his decades-long investigation of the ways […]

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When legend becomes fact, musicalize the legend (to paraphrase John Ford). Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone follow this strategy again and again over the course of their rousing 1969 musical about the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  Facts are ignored, chronology twisted, dramatic moments invented—all in the name of […]

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At long last, true believers, the third installment of Mark Pracht’s “Four-Color Trilogy”—The House of Ideas—is here, opening the 2024–’25 season at City Lit Theater. Following Pracht’s first two plays, The Mark of Kane and The Innocence of Seduction, it explores the relationship between two giants of the comic book industry: Stan Lee and Jack […]

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What parts of ourselves do we keep, and what parts do we leave behind? This is the question at the center of FEVERDREAMS, the debut publication from Chicago artist and photographer Kendall Hill.  Told through photography, collage, and stream-of-consciousness prose, FEVERDREAMS is a somnambulant jaunt into a liminal state between the sleeping and waking worlds. […]

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Who wants to swipe when you can just talk? Here's a list of the top 10 chat lines with free trials you can call to meet someone over the phone.

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There is no shortage of free porn on the internet, and it’s great for a quick experience, but there are downsides to the free sites. After all, you’re not getting exclusive content, and you have to deal with other annoying things, such as short videos (basically trailers) and spammy ads that may contain viruses. Like […]

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Talk dirty by joining one of these free adult chat rooms. Thousands of people chat regularly on these sex chat sites. Join the conversation!

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Why get off watching a video when you can watch a cam girl live? Here are the best sex cam sites with free and paid options.

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When Jay Post started his freshman year at Brooks College Prep in 2015, he joined the school’s poetry team, where he met sophomore Jimmi Gordon. Both were big fans of Chicago’s bustling rap scene. “All those guys came up in the same spaces we did,” Post says. “We took the love for music and poetry […]

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Virginia Jaramillo’s “Principle of Equivalence” vivifies the chalk-pale contours of the MCA’s Bergman Family Gallery with a series of luminescent large-scale works that are at turns crisp, curvy, aqueous, and billowing, while works on and of paper appear barren, dry, curious, and craggy. Beginning with the sparest of geometric abstractions and ending with the scientific […]

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Whether you’ve never tried BDSM (which stands for Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, Sadism and Masochism) before, or you’re experienced in engaging in all kinds of fetishes, there’s a site or app out there for you! Yes, thanks to the internet, you can pursue your wildest fantasies—or even just relatively mild ones—and connect with […]

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Have you ever wanted to explore swinging? For the uninitiated, “swinging” is when you engage in group sex and/or swap sexual partners within a group. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, you’re in the right place! Thanks to the internet, it’s never been easier to find other swingers. There are dozens and […]

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There’s porn, and then there’s porn. You see, there’s the same old run-of-the-mill 2D porn, and then there’s 3D, virtual reality porn. If you want to take your porn game to the next level, there’s pretty much one way with guaranteed success, and that’s diving into the world of VR porn. Why VR porn? It’s […]

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Adult sex games have gone virtual, and it's time to play. These are the best 20 VR porn games of 2021. Strap on the headset and have fun.

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Carlile, Human Human On her self-produced full-length debut, Carlile (aka Emily Carlile Nichols) taps into the whole synth-pop pantheon, finding the dance-floor sweet spot between hushed 80s R&B, ethereal indie pop, and sweet-faced Top 40. Beneath the squeaky-clean surfaces of Human Human, darkness sometimes surprises you—especially in the production of “Life of the Party.” Daarling, […]

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Editor’s note: Coco Picard spoke with Alberto Aguilar about the exhibition “Grid Luck,” on view at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art. Edited text from the comic is transcribed here to ease readability. Known for creating art from the fleeting intersection of mundane materials, Alberto Aguilar makes the “grid” into a muse in his solo exhibition, “Grid […]

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Let’s be honest—sometimes a casual hookup is just what you need. A serious relationship can be great, but it can also be exhausting and stressful. And if you’ve just gotten out of one, especially a long-term one, the last thing you probably want to do is try plunging yourself into another one. People have long […]

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You may or may not be aware that Craigslist closed its Personals section after the passage of SESTA in 2018.  Contrary to lawmakers’ assumptions, people used Craigslist for totally legitimate reasons, including meeting people in their area, whether for friendship, casual hookups, or dating.  Now that Craigslist Personals are no more, you may find yourself […]

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This summer, a tour of the city’s west side highlighted just how much of a historical and artistic gem the area is, and that parts of it are flourishing. On July 3, a city agency–led tour highlighted a few of 47 community-driven creative placemaking grant projects aimed at promoting racial healing and neighborhood revitalization. It […]

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While this year’s Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago is momentous for many attendees, it holds special significance for four-time New York delegate Lewis Goldstein. At 81 years old, the Bronxite and former NYC public school teacher believes he is the only delegate at this year’s convention who also served in the position at the […]

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Like other great synthesizers of country and soul—Ray Charles, Clarence Carter, Swamp Dogg, Veronica June, Beyoncé—Shaboozey understands that the two traditions have often been separated more by corporate marketing niche than by aesthetic or theme. The singer-songwriter’s latest album, May’s Where I’ve Been Isn’t Where I’m Going (American Dogwood Empire), eases into midtempo story-songs about […]

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Bless the collective of DJs and producers brought together by Mages Guild, a local label that started releasing outre dance music in April 2023. Founding DJ and producer Care loves breakcore, and that wacky, aggressive cousin of drum ’n’ bass has connected her to like-minded artists who prefer their dance music slightly off-center. There’s no […]

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The Lox are sacred to rap culture. In a genre where getting older isn’t celebrated or even necessarily tolerated, the east-coast hip-hop trio of Jason “Jadakiss” Phillips, David “Styles P” Styles, and Sean “Sheek Louch” Jacobs are akin to a mature, top-shelf, small-batch bourbon. Formed by high school friends in 1994, the Lox create highly […]

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With three stages of live music, a conversation tent, and lakefront views, the inaugural Evanston Folk Festival aspires to be more than a conventional music fest. Jake Samuels, organizer of the festival and director of music at beloved Evanston venue SPACE, tells me that the two-day event is the manifestation of a long-held dream of […]

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Chicago-based reeds player Ken Vandermark and Oslo-based drummer Paal Nilssen-Love have worked as a discrete unit since 2002. Twenty-two years is a lot of doing anything, so it’s fair to consider time itself an element in the duo’s combustible chemistry. While both musicians work comfortably with all manner of prepared materials, in this configuration they […]

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Few pieces of ambient music slap as hard as William Basinski’s The Disintegration Loops, a series of four albums released in 2002 and 2003. Is it appropriate to call such an elegant audio rendering of ephemerality a “slapper”? Why not? Though the music is gentle and sad, the strength of its emotional punch is undeniable. […]

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In April, the Logan Square Arts Festival announced its music lineup on Instagram by sharing a typically irreverent gig poster by Ryan Duggan. If you scroll through the comments, you’ll notice a couple people who saw the name “Ira Glass” asking if the fest had booked the host of This American Life. I wonder how […]

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For those who mourned the demise of Fig Dish, the band’s memory has been a blessing. But many don’t remember the Chicago alt-rock outfit at all. This month could change all that: Twenty-seven years after Fig Dish abruptly disappeared, guitarist-vocalists Rick Ness and Blake Smith, bassist-vocalist Mike Willison, and drummer Andy Hamilton have brought the […]

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On Wednesday, August 21, Congressperson Jamie Raskin of Maryland was giving a speech at the DNC Environmental and Climate Crisis Council at McCormick Place when a woman wearing brightly colored pants and a pink shirt stood up in front of the stage, unfurled a red flag reading “Free Palestine” and started loudly chanting the same […]

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice continued its impressive run at the box office this weekend with Blumhouse's Speak No Evil remake falling behind.

Another week in, Michael Keaton is still the Ghost With the Most even with the arrival of the hotly anticipated Speak No Evil remake. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice once again torched the competition at the domestic box office with an estimated $51.6 million, continuing to outperform expectations in the process. It's a steep drop-off from its $110 million debut weekend, but enough to bring the Tim Burton sequel past the $200 million milestone worldwide and shoot the director's career earnings over the $2 billion mark domestically and the $4.5 billion mark globally. While Keaton and James McAvoy made for a scary good duo in the top two spots, they were joined in the top three by the ever-lingering Deadpool & Wolverine as it continues to slowly stack up cash.

Martin Sheen, June Squibb, and Dennis Haysbert star in the new trailer for the dramedy Lost and Found in Cleveland. Read on for more.

Five strangers' lives intersect when they all appear on an antiques-appraisal TV show that definitely isn't Antiques Roadshow in the new trailer for Lost & Found in Cleveland. Martin Sheen, June Squibb, and Dennis Haysbert all star in the film, which is the feature debut of writer-directors Marisa Guterman and Keith Gerchak. The dramedy will premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival on October 19, 2024.

While recently promoting her new movie, Never Let Go actor Halle Berry recently cast doubt on a potential return to either Catwoman or Storm.

After Deadpool & Wolverine saw Wesley Snipes return to the role of Blade after 20 years, many fans have been clamoring to see other classic actors reprise their roles as famous comic book characters. Halle Berry has two of those under her belt with Catwoman and Storm, and even though there was speculation about her returning as the latter in Deadpool & Wolverine, that prediction did not come to pass. It's been 10 years since Berry suited up as Storm in X-Men: Days of Future Past, and 20 since she played Catwoman in the film of the same name. While recently speaking to Comicbook.com to promote her newest movie, Never Let Go, Berry responded to a question about which of her characters she would love to get to play again in the future:

Watch Netflix take One Piece's Iaki Godoy (Luffy) for a set visit to the land of Cobra Kai for Geeked Week 2024.

This is a crossover we never saw coming. In a new behind-the-scenes featurette to tease the next batch of Cobra Kai episodes, Netflix decided to take a special visitor to tour the sets of the martial arts series. Iaki Godoy or One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy entered the Dojo to find out if Miyagi-Do techniques can endure his gum-gum moves. The star gets to meet some major players from Cobra Kai, train with stunt performers, and check out the legendary dojo inspired by the one in the Karate Kid movies.

Gary Oldman discusses Slow Horses Season 4, what makes Jackson Lamb so much fun to play, and who his character's biggest adversary really is.

Gary Oldman is one of our most versatile working actors, becoming widely beloved for villainous turns from Leon: The Professional and The Fifth Element to his work as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise and James Gordon in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Trilogy, or his Academy Award-winning performance as Winston Churchill in Joe Wright's Darkest Hour. Since then, he's made major waves in his portrayal of Jackson Lamb, the gruff head of MI-5's house for wayward spies, Slough House, in the excellent Apple TV+ series Slow Horses.

Mondo has unveiled a new line of figures called the Mondo Squad, starting with three new premium collectibles based on Aaahh!!! Real Monsters.

This October will mark 30 years since the spooks-in-training of Aaahh!!! Real Monsters first haunted television screens. Klasky Csup's creative horror comedy about young monsters studying to scare humans was part of an early era of Nicktoons with classics like Doug, The Ren & Stimpy Show, and Rugrats, yet never got quite the same recognition despite solid reviews at the time and a Daytime Emmy nomination. To celebrate their milestone anniversary, Mondo is making the trio of Ickis, Oblina, and Krumm the first addition to their new Mondo Squads category of figures, bringing together killer pop culture crews with plenty of accessories in one neat kit. Collider is excited to provide a sneak peek of this new set before pre-orders open tomorrow, September 17 at Noon CT.

See the first images from Chicago Fire's Season 13 premiere titled "A Monster in the Field" before the series returns on September 25.

Numerous firehouse chiefs have proven that a firehouse is as good as its captain. Boden Wallace was the epitome of this, leading the charge in making Firehouse 51 the best it could be. When Chicago Fire Season 13 premieres later this month, the firehouse will be under someone new. Chief Pascal takes over from Boden, shaking up how the firehouse does things by introducing his methods. The season premiere images have been released, and the episode titled "A Monster In the Field" finds the team dealing with a huge fire at a smoke shop. The team sees the new chief in his natural habitat.

John Tsu and Kun-Lin Tsai's Dead Talents Society is a hilarious horror movie with genuine heart underneath the zany, ghostly comedy.

The undead have been portrayed universally and across all mediums for as long as stories have been told in one form or another. From tales of fanged, bloodthirsty ghouls rising from coffins to rotting reanimated corpses hunting the living specters, zombies, and vampires have been a staple of the horror genre for decades, if not centuries. Comedy was later added to the mix to create an unlikely yet extremely beloved subgenre. The horror comedy subgenre has majorly surged in popularity in the past years, with films like Freaky, Bodies Bodies Bodies, and the Scary Movie franchise being some of the most notable. But Dead Talents Society, by Taiwanese writer/director John Tsu (Detention) and co-writer Kun-Lin Tsai, is undoubtedly one of the best to tackle the genre in recent memory and has quite the potential to achieve cult classic status.

Terry Crews talks about his role in The Killer's Game, as well as which of his past characters would survive in the film, and much more.

Terry Crews is easily one of the greatest athletes turned actors to ever grace the screen. He's proven that he can do it all, from his memorable sitcom roles as Sergeant Terry Jeffords on Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Julius Rock on Everybody Hates Chris; playing an exaggerated version of himself in Old Spice commercials, starring in cult-favorite comedies like Idiocracy, action movies like The Expendables, and hosting the reality competition series America's Got Talent.

Reacher star Alan Ritchson is headed down under to film a new action movie for Netflix & Lionsgate with the sci-fi thriller War Machine.

Alan Ritchson's latest project, War Machine, has officially begun filming in Australia. The Reacher star takes on the role of an Army Ranger undergoing a grueling selection process, with the film directed, co-written, and produced by Patrick Hughes (The Hitman's Bodyguard). Ritchson stars alongside Dennis Quaid, Stephan James, Jai Courtney, Esai Morales, and Australian actors Blake Richardson, Keiynan Lonsdale, and Daniel Webber, according to a report by Variety.

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EXCLUSIVE: When Francis Ford Coppola sits for a conversation about his new film Megalopolis before it plays the New York Film Festival on Monday, September 23, the master filmmaker will be interrogated by two Gotham film fixtures. That will be Robert De Niro, whom Coppola directed to his first Academy Award in The Godfather Part […]

Universal Pictures’ two-part Wicked has become a highly anticipated film for the holiday seasons of 2024 and 2025. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the movie musical will star Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba with several other famous faces taking on iconic roles in the land of Oz. Wicked Part One has […]

Updated with the Latest: Bridgerton Season 4 has begun production! The series has added three newcomers along with Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek. Yerin Ha will play the love interest for Luke Thompson’s Benedict, who will take center stage in season 4. RELATED: ‘Bridgerton’ Rolls Cameras On Season 4; Adds 3 To Cast & Promotes […]

All too often, a TIFF premiere is seen as an audition for a U.S. release, when the end result is more like sending a manned space flight into the sun. The Penguin Lessons is a case in point, being a peculiarly British movie that takes a very traditional trope — man becomes attached to a […]

Jason Kelce will appear on ESPN’s Monday Night Football alongside Joe Buck and Troy Aikman. The Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles will finish NFL Week 2 in a match set to air on ESPN and ESPN Deportes starting at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Former Eagles center Kelce is scheduled to make […]

Marvel’s Agatha All Along starring Kathryn Hahn in her own witchy spinoff series from WandaVision will arrive just in time for the start of fall, which is Sept. 22 according to the calendar. Hahn’s Agatha Harkness, who hid in plain sight during Wanda Maximoff’s (Elizabeth Olson) television series that took on a different genre each […]

EXCLUSIVE: Indican Pictures has acquired North American rights for Boaz Yakin’s dance, rap and slam poetry-led romance Once Again (For The Very First Time) and will start rolling it out theatrically across the U.S. in October. Billed as a break-dance, hip-hop supernatural fantasy, the movie stars Jeroboam Bozeman as DeRay, a legendary rapper and convicted […]

The man arrested following an apparent assassination attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump was charged this morning with two gun crimes. Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person — convicted felon, and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. The investigation is […]

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline can reveal that Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron has purchased the rights to Charles Pellegrino’s forthcoming book Ghosts of Hiroshima. Cameron has committed to use that, and the 2015 Pellegrino book Last Train From Hiroshima, as the basis for a film he will shoot as soon as Avatar production permits. Cameron shared with Deadline that […]

The new Sarah Drew starrer Mistletoe Murders has a start date. The six-episode holiday series will premiere Thursday, Oct. 31 on Hallmark+. The series features the Grey’s Anatomy alum as Emily Lane, an optimistic shop owner of a charming year-round Christmas-themed store. However, her inner voice reveals a sardonic sense of humor, cunning intellect, and keen […]

EXCLUSIVE: Newcomer Malachi Beasley and 1923‘s Aminah Nieves have landed supporting roles in Kathryn Bigelow’s still-untitled thriller for Netflix, sources tell Deadline. No words on the roles to be played by the duo. The Bigelow pic’s title and plot remain under wraps, though sources have told Deadline that it will be set at the White […]

Shares in Dish Network parent EchoStar climbed 7% in early trading Monday in the wake of reports that the satellite TV division is once again discussing a merger with DirecTV. The companies have long coveted a combination, though a formal proposal was scuttled by the FCC in 2002. A lot has happened in the intervening […]

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One of Quentin Tarantino's writing choices on Tony Scott's Crimson Tide set off an extended feud between him and star Denzel Washington.

One of Quentin Tarantino's writing choices on Tony Scott's Crimson Tide set off an extended feud between him and star Denzel Washington.

McG is currently ruling the Netflix charts thanks to the director's new dystopian sci-fi novel adaptation starring Joey King and Chase Stokes.

McG is currently ruling the Netflix charts thanks to the director's new dystopian sci-fi novel adaptation starring Joey King and Chase Stokes.

The Boys actor Nathan Mitchell auditioned for another member of the Seven before being cast as the mysterious, silent, always-masked Black Noir.

The Boys actor Nathan Mitchell auditioned for another member of the Seven before being cast as the mysterious, silent, always-masked Black Noir.

Disney+ is adding a series of new channels, including one devoted to Marvel and Star Wars media. Here's how this will impact the streamer.

Disney+ is adding a series of new channels, including one devoted to Marvel and Star Wars media. Here's how this will impact the streamer.

Nicholas Galitzine is one of Hollywood's most promising young talents, but don't expect him to play the King of the Jungle anytime soon.

Nicholas Galitzine is one of Hollywood's most promising young talents, but don't expect him to play the King of the Jungle anytime soon.

Wanting to watch the Neon Genesis Evangelion Franchise but don't know where to start? Here's our guide to the correct order to check out the hit anime series.

Wanting to watch the Neon Genesis Evangelion Franchise but don't know where to start? Here's our guide to the correct order to check out the hit anime series.

The series finale of Evil ended with a wicked twist, and star Katja Herbers pushed to make it darker than originally planned.

The series finale of Evil ended with a wicked twist, and star Katja Herbers pushed to make it darker than originally planned.

Back in 2009, a great would-be horror anthology show was canceled by CBS and instead became the best horror miniseries most people haven't seen.

Back in 2009, a great would-be horror anthology show was canceled by CBS and instead became the best horror miniseries most people haven't seen.

Halle Berry dazzled audiences in the James Bond flick Die Another Day, but Batman fans weren't as thrilled to see Catwoman donning a bikini top.

Halle Berry dazzled audiences in the James Bond flick Die Another Day, but Batman fans weren't as thrilled to see Catwoman donning a bikini top.

Beetlejuice is a title you won't forget, but Warner Bros. wanted Tim Burton to give his classic horror-comedy a much more literal-minded name.

Beetlejuice is a title you won't forget, but Warner Bros. wanted Tim Burton to give his classic horror-comedy a much more literal-minded name.

Star Trek: Section 31 has a direct connection to Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country thanks to Sam Richardson's character.

Star Trek: Section 31 has a direct connection to Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country thanks to Sam Richardson's character.

Steven Spielberg is the king of the blockbuster, but not all his movies are beloved by critics - just take a look at his Rotten Tomatoes page.

Steven Spielberg is the king of the blockbuster, but not all his movies are beloved by critics - just take a look at his Rotten Tomatoes page.

The Bones creatives had to rely on low-tech effects to create a glowing corpse on time for the episode 'The Glowing Bones in the Old Stone House.'

The Bones creatives had to rely on low-tech effects to create a glowing corpse on time for the episode 'The Glowing Bones in the Old Stone House.'

Lots of people think Meryl Streep is one of the best to ever do it, but what's her best movie according to Rotten Tomatoes?

Lots of people think Meryl Streep is one of the best to ever do it, but what's her best movie according to Rotten Tomatoes?

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale – a tale of the Gilligan's Island creator suggesting his show was successful because of one surprising element.

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale – a tale of the Gilligan's Island creator suggesting his show was successful because of one surprising element.

Several seasons into playing Penny on The Big Bang Theory, Kaley Cuoco made a decision that she quickly ended up regretting.

Several seasons into playing Penny on The Big Bang Theory, Kaley Cuoco made a decision that she quickly ended up regretting.

With over 300 episodes to sort though, South Park has more than its fair share of classic installments. Here are the 10 best episodes ranked.

With over 300 episodes to sort though, South Park has more than its fair share of classic installments. Here are the 10 best episodes ranked.

Steven Spielberg had no interest in directing Jaws 2. Here's why.

Steven Spielberg had no interest in directing Jaws 2. Here's why.

Kurt Russell is an irreplaceable performer, but when it came to Stargate SG-1, some ground rules were set to make it work.

Kurt Russell is an irreplaceable performer, but when it came to Stargate SG-1, some ground rules were set to make it work.

Wearing that visor on Star Trek: The Generation was no fun for actor LeVar Burton.

Wearing that visor on Star Trek: The Generation was no fun for actor LeVar Burton.

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

Six years is too long to wait, but we finally have a new action/thriller from Jeremy Saulnier... and it's pretty damn great.

Big action, small action, bee action, and even some one-take action.

Spiders, vampires, sharks, the devil... and one ugly-ass coffee table await.

Another great PSA from Adam MacDonald about staying out of the woods.

Plus 21 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

Plus 8 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

Plus 7 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

This film's most valuable player? The person in charge of the English subtitles.

It's never a bad time for movies that entertain, amuse, thrill, and stir your soul.

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The first look at Oscar Isaac portraying Victor Frankenstein in Guillermo del Toro's upcoming film has been revealed in the latest set photos.

Although the Dark Universe was canceled after the poor reception of Tom Cruise's The Mummy, that hasn't stopped the Universal characters from being brought back to life. Leigh Whanell's The Invisible Man was a surprise hit, and the director is looking to capitalize again with 2025's Wolf Man. There is still an appetite for monsters, even if they aren't part of a connected universe. Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein is looking to continue the trend, and the early returns have been promising. If things go according to plan, the film could potentially become part of its own universe apart from the other monster films.

Disney has announced the digital release date for Deadpool's big, bold Marvel Cinematic Universe debut.

After a massive box office run, Deadpool & Wolverine will finally arrive on PVOD soon, so fans can enjoy the R-rated MCU movie at home. Released on July 26, 2024, Deadpool & Wolverine is one of the biggest movies of 2024, with records that include the biggest opening weekend of the year so far and becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. Deadpool & Wolverine is currently the second highest-grossing film of 2024, both domestically and worldwide, having grossed $1.3 billion, and as its box-office run slows down, Disney is beginning the rollout for its digital release.

Despite shooting for six weeks, Fantastic Four: First Steps star Ebon Moss Bachrach still does not know how the Things looks like in the MCU film.

Imagine playing one of Marvel Comics' most beloved characters and having no clue how they will actually look on the big screen. Well, that's what's happening with Ebon Moss-Bachrach, as the actor claims he hasn't seen the final CGI version of Ben Grmm, a.k.a. the Thing, in Fantastic Four: First Steps. Moss-Bachrach joins Pedro Pascal (Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm), and Joseph Quinn (The Human Torch) in bringing Marvel's first family to life in the MCU. While Moss-Bachrach (who recently won an Emmy for his supporting role in The Bear) has been staring at rocks to prepare for the role, the actor has no clue what kind of rock his character will be, as the final VFX look of the Thing hasn't been revealed to him yet.

Director Martin Scorseses gripping and fiery masterpiece Bringing Out the Dead celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and Paramount Home Entertainment is marking the occasion by releasing the newly remastered film for the first time ever on both 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on September 17, 2024. Hailed as an ecstatic sensory experience (San Francisco Examiner), intense, volatile (New York Times), and savage and sorrowing (Atlanta Journal-Constitution), Bringing Out the Dead debuted on October 22, 1999, and marked the fourth collaboration between Scorsese and screenwriter Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull). Nicolas Cage gives a riveting performance as a Manhattan paramedic barely clinging to sanity over the course of three chaotic nights. The film also stars Patricia Arquette, John Goodman, Ving Rhames, and Tom Sizemore. Newly remastered from the original camera negative, this exceptional new release was reviewed by Scorsese, cinematographer Robert Richardson, and ed

Director Martin Scorseses gripping and fiery masterpiece Bringing Out the Dead celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and Paramount Home Entertainment is marking the occasion by releasing the newly remastered film for the first time ever on both 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on September 17, 2024.

Martin Sheen was joined by several prominent cast members at Sunday night's Emmy Awards.

The West Wing is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and that means it was the perfect time for a cast reunion at this years Emmy Awards ceremony. During the banter between hosts Eugene and Dan Levy, it was noted that Eugene Levy auditioned for the role of Toby Ziegler, and with some notable exceptions, a small selection of the cast of Aaron Sorkins incredible political drama came together to make everyone a little nostalgic for the series that made everyone wish that Martin Sheens Jed Barlett was actually the president.

The young boys give Stranger Things-grade performances as the tormented sons of an increasingly erratic mom overprotecting them in the wild.

Halle Berry is back in the spotlight with yet another role that strips her (a bit) of her timeless beauty for the sake of yet another vulnerable, emotionally raw portrayal following Bruised, her directorial debut for Netflix. Our recent in-person interview with the Academy Award winner confirms our suspicions that she, indeed, does not age. Must be nice. And on that note, it's hard to believe she is still the only Black woman to win a Best Actress Oscar, and her latest outing for Never Let Go certainly reminds us of her on-screen talents that earned her said trophy.

The Speak No Evil remake director James Watkins has discussed changing the original film's ending and how it affected the third act.

Speak No Evil, a remake of the Danish film of the same name, changed the originals bleak ending for a brand new one that sees its protagonists fight back in the third act. The well-received film follows an American family visiting the rural home of a mysterious British couple they previously met on vacation, but things quickly get sinister when a dark past is revealed. The director, James Watkins, has revealed why they went a different route for the third act, which he still does not think is a happy ending.

Stephen Amell didn't mince words when it came to John Cena's Peacemaker taking a shot at Arrow in Season 1 of James Gunn's Max series.

Stephen Amell poured his heart and soul into the character of Green Arrow for eight grueling seasons on The CW, only for the show to get "crapped on for years and years." Thats according to Amell himself, who recently responded to the jab that John Cenas Peacemaker took at his character in the Season 1 finale of the Max show, which proves his point. Its a jab that Amell certainly didnt appreciate given how much of an influence Arrow and its many spin-offs, affectionately known as The Arrowverse, had on superhero culture.

Following a record-breaking night at the Emmys, the acclaimed FX series' comedy label is confusing audiences.

There's no denying the absolute juggernaut that is The Bear. The Hulu-exclusive FX series broke ratings records with its third season, bringing in over five million views in four days. This number shattered the record for a scripted series premiere on the platform. However, ratings are not the only record The Bear has smashed. After heading into this year's Emmys with an impressive 23 nominations, the series topped its own Emmys record for wins during last night's broadcast.

Mike Flanagan's new King adaptation starring Tom Hiddleston took home the People's Choice Award at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.

The latest Stephen King adaptation, The Life of Chuck starring Tom Hiddleston, cleaned up at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film, directed by horror icon Mike Flanagan, came home with the People's Choice Award at TIFF, a win that came as a surprise to many. Bringing home this award could be a good sign of things to come for Flanagan and his crew. American Fiction was the winner in 2023 with The Holdovers named the runner-up two movies that ended up becoming Best Picture nominees.

The actress is seemingly everywhere this year, and in “The Substance,” she delves into an unusually disturbing new role.

The 2022 original retains its chilling power thanks to a worldview that the new version seems unwilling to embrace.

Films by Mati Diop, Raoul Peck and Mike Leigh, among others, mesh the personal and political in engrossing, insistent ways.

This adaptation of a Stephen King novella stars Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Mark Hamill. “The Substance” and a Tragically Hip documentary also won.

The director Francis Ford Coppola is seeking at least $15 million in damages from Variety.

How the Colosseum, filled with water and stocked with predators, becomes the scene of epic naval combat in Ridley Scott’s sequel.

In “The Last Dream,” the Spanish director offers insights into his complicated relationship with creativity and mortality.

She has become known for baring all (or, at least, a lot). But her work, including her newest film, “The Substance,” should be understood in a wider context.

In the new film “The Critic,” he plays the titular acid-tongued reviewer in 1930s Britain, who is terrified of being outed as gay.

The show, which had a previous run at Atlantic Theater Company, is scheduled to begin previews in February at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater.

James Earl Jones, who died last week, was one of many who made the “Star Wars” films immersive and intricate. Here is a look back at several who have died, having made a lasting impact.

The movie has made roughly $190 million in its first 10 days, giving the studio a needed hit after a summer of misfires.

“Wicked,” which arrives to the big screen this fall, redeems the villain who is barely a character in L. Frank Baum’s classic novel.

From the “Joker” sequel and Timothée Chalamet’s Bob Dylan biopic to a handful of festival darlings, it’s a jam-packed season. Plan accordingly.

In “Joker: Folie à Deux,” “Megalopolis” and more, the sense of an isolated and fearful humanity pervades this season’s films.

The actress discusses how her relationship to her body and fame has changed after decades in the public eye.

And other cultural predictions based on movies that played at the Toronto International Film Festival, including Pedro Almodóvar’s latest.

This month’s picks include a silent killer, a demonically possessed painting and a hellish queer romance.

This month’s picks include documentaries for animal lovers and an animated fantasy from Ukraine.

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

“Borderland: The Line Within” takes a surprisingly multidisciplinary approach fueled by both personal history and government data.

Joey King plays a teenager in a dystopian world where cosmetic surgery seems to be the cure for inequality.

An assassin (Dave Bautista) meets his match (Sofia Boutella), but a diagnosis sets off an absurd chain of events in this rom-com action movie.

Like his father, who taught him, he bred and coached the collies that played the heroic star of television and movies.

The show, adapted from the play and movie, was first staged last winter at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Mass.

This dramedy starring Emilia Jones depicts the life and times of Reality Winner, a former National Security Agency contractor and whistle-blower.

The filmmaker Shuchi Talati’s debut feature follows a model student and her stifled mother, who are both vying for the attention of a new crush.

Two former college friends reconnect for a possible romance in this irritatingly vague and vapid drama.

Ian McKellen stars as a drama critic in 1930s London who has much higher standards for the theater than for his own professional ethics.

The writer-director Kevin Smith looks back fondly on his New Jersey childhood in this semi-autobiographical coming-of-age comedy.

In this horror remake, James McAvoy plays an aggressively friendly British stranger who extends a dubious invitation to an American couple. Suckers!

A buoyant comedy with a big heart follows a teen girl who meets her older self the summer before college.

Browne wrote “These Days” at 16. Now 75, he and some famous admirers reflect on his unexpected mainstay: “If a song is worth anything, it’s about the life of the listener.”

George Clooney as Murrow! Denzel Washington as Othello! Mia Farrow as a larcenous landlord! So much to see!

He was a secret partner who helped rescue six American diplomats in 1980 by passing them off as a film crew. The caper inspired the movie “Argo.”

The two actors talk about how the stage and screen great was a one-of-a-kind inspiration to them, and many others.

As the stars of the “Romeo + Juliet” that opens on Broadway, they will die for love. And to make that convincing, they need to become friends first.

Four picks across television, film and podcasting that examine dark stories about some of the most trendy clothing brands.

The actor won just about every award he could — but his Oscar was an honorary one. Is that enough for an EGOT?

As an in-demand lyricist, he won a shelf of awards for hits with Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton and Dionne Warwick, as well as for the theme song for “Titanic.”

In addition to Broadway crowd-pleasers, the actor deftly navigated classics, experimental theater and new works by major contemporary playwrights.

Experts say the genre was all about suspense, and what better way to convey that to audiences than an obsession with time?

Onstage and in movies and television, Jones delivered with a deep, authoritative, powerful and sometimes menacing voice.

A look at standout movies featuring the actor, who died on Monday at the age of 93.

He gave life to characters like Darth Vader in “Star Wars” and Mufasa in “The Lion King,” and went on to collect Tonys, Golden Globes, Emmys and an honorary Oscar.

Michael Che said during a recent interview on the “Fly on the Wall” podcast (via The Daily Beast) that one “Weekend Update” joke involving salsa nearly led him to quit the show. Asked by podcast hosts and “SNL” alums Dana Carvey and David Spade if any punchline continues not to sit well with him, Che […]

Finding distribution for independently made documentaries was a hot topic of conversation at the 20th edition of the Maine-based Camden International Film Festival, which kicked off on Sept. 12. Founder and CEO of Cinetic Media John Sloss, who sold the Christopher Reeve documentary ‘”Super/Man” to Warner Bros. Discovery for a reported $15 million out of […]

Entertainment-focused brand management company Foundation Media Partners has set a first look deal with Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing to develop and produce film and television projects mined from the giant’s expansive library spanning a century. Foundation will focus on developing and adapting a multi-title slate from Simon & Schuster’s Little Simon Chapter Books & […]

Perhaps the toughest call for an awards producer is figuring out when to start playing a winner off the stage. On Sunday night’s 76th Emmys, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” had just won yet another prize — its second in a row for scripted variety series — and the host’s speech had started to […]

Jeff Ross, known for the wildly popular “Comedy Central Roast” series, reflected on his role as a caretaker for his late grandfather at The Creative Coalition’s 10th Humanitarian Awards ceremony on Sept. 14. The annual gala, hosted by Variety’s Marc Malkin, honors actors, writers and producers across the industry for their work with social welfare, charitable and philanthropic […]

Animation oriented sales outfit Gebeka International has boarded Xilam Films’ upcoming family feature “Lucy Lost,” while France’s Le Pacte and Canal+ have picked up French domestic distribution and pay-tv rights. Together the three new partners will help launch this seaside adventure tale, co-written and directed by animation vet Olivier Clert and adapted from “War Horse” […]

It’s been less than 24 hours since production wrapped on the 76th Emmy Awards, but Jesse Collins and his fellow executive producers are already on the go — specifically, to New Orleans. The team is flying to the Big Easy on Tuesday to scout the Superdome as they plan next February’s Super Bowl LIX halftime […]

For decades around the seaside city that he made famous, Asbury Park locals have said regularly, “Bruce might show up.” Last weekend at the sixth annual Sea. Hear. Now Festival, he certainly did: Four separate times. “Greetings, Asbury Park!” Springsteen declared to the more than 35,000 fans stretched out on the beach, as he and […]

Elon Musk, the pro-Trump tech mogul who is the world’s richest individual, on Sunday posted a comment on X — the social media network he owns — saying “no one is even trying to assassinate” VP Kamala Harris or President Biden, followed by a thinking-face emoji. Musk subsequently deleted the post after a backlash. Musk’s […]

Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” has grossed $264 million and counting at the worldwide box office in two weeks of release, making it a smash success not only for the director and his cast but also for Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group co-chairs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy. The duo took over the film studio […]

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Barbarella Talks AI With SUBSERVIENCE Director S.K. Dale

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Hi friends, Barbarella here. Sci-fi film Subservience, starring Megan Fox, Michele Morrone  (his name’s Italian so the “ch” is pronounced like a “k”), Madeline Zima, and Matilda Firth, just came out on Demand and Digital, so let’s talk about AI. Do you think artificial intelligence will bring about major medical advancements, or do you envision more of a Terminator situation evolving? I tend to think it’s not the AI itself but whoever’s behind it that should be on whom we focus our concern. When it comes to cinema, filmmakers always hold technology responsible, because let’s face it, that makes for a more entertaining movie. I would argue Will Honley and April Maguire’s screenplay puts at least some of the onus on the humans. Maybe don’t say certain things to a Sim that’s constantly evolving and learning; that’s all I’m saying. If it weren’t for one comment made to Alice (Megan Fox), the attractive Sim acquired to help out around the house, perhaps a lot of mayhem could have been avoided. 
 
I appreciate that the conflict in Subservience primarily occurs within the family unit, as this makes it more believable to me. Favoring older technologies, Nick (Michele Morrone) isn’t the biggest fan of artificial intelligence, but when he and his sick wife (Madeline Zima) can’t keep up with managing the household and children, he caves and gets Alice, the best new Sim on the market, to help out, and you know that’s not going to work out quite how everyone expects, well, at least how everyone

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McEric chats with the cast of Kevin Smith's THE 4:30 MOVIE

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Writer/Director Kevin Smith began his View Askewniverse in 1994 with his breakout hit CLERKS. The film tells the story of a couple of slackers working dead-end jobs in New Jersey in the 1990s and the conversations and misadventures they dabble in along the way. The film paved the way for countless stories, and so far nine films by Smith have rounded out its canon, along with several animated adventures and more in the pages of comic books. Before Dante and Randall ever sat around the Quik Stop and chatted about JAWS, STAR WARS, or even NAVY SEALS, young Kevin Smith was a New Jersey native soaking up inspiration on the silver screen at his local movie theater, the Atlantic Highlands Cinema. Flash forward to today and he owns that theater, rebranded as the Smodcastle, where he showcases new releases, repertory classics, film festivals, and even special screenings of “Movies With Kev,” where he screens a classic and participates in a Q&A following the screening.
 
Finally the formative experiences of young Kev are getting their own film treatment, with Kevin Smith’s newest release, THE 4:30 MOVIE, premiering tomorrow in cinemas around the country. The film, not set within the View Askewniverse, tells the story of a young man named Brian David, a not-even-thinly-veiled stand-in for Kevin Smith, played by Austin Zajur, who one day in the late spring of 1986 asks his crush Melody Barnegat (Siena Agudong) to meet him at the movies. This is much to the chagrin of his two

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Shiloh Fernandez Discusses Working With Nadine Crocker on CONTINUE

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Hey, friends! Barbarella here. It feels a little wrong that I have a ton of pep today while I’m covering a movie about the very serious topic of suicide, but here we are. Continue makes a personal and powerful statement from writer, director, and star Nadine Crocker, who survived her own suicide attempt in her twenties. In Theaters, On Demand and Digital September 6, 2024, Continue escorts viewers through Dean’s struggles as she experience life after a suicide attempt. Beautifully shot, the film also includes an unexpected love story, albeit, I’m not sure I believe that two people would be that flirtatious while discussing their past traumas, but just because I wouldn’t flirt while sharing horrific things from the past doesn’t mean it’s not possible that some people might. Anyway, before I veer too far off-topic, the movie stars an actor of whom I’ve been a fan since first seeing him about fifteen years ago in an independent film at Fantastic Fest called Deadgirl, and I’m grateful to have the opportunity to chat with that actor, Shiloh Fernandez, about the film. 
Right out of the gate, I share my love of Deadgirl and Shiloh’s performance in it. Check out his response and the rest of our conversation! 
Shiloh: That is so sweet. It’s still one of my favorite movies. I loved doing a small movie like that, and all these years later, to do Continue, I think it was maybe the 2nd smallest. It is really neat having these small movies make an impact. 
Barbara: I don’t know what it says about me, but Deadgirl was one

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Barbarella and Director Audrey Cummings Discuss Western PLACE OF BONES!

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Hey, friends. Barbarella here. A new Western, Place of Bones, rides into theaters and on digital Friday, August 23, 2024. Unlike the Westerns of yesteryear, this one is female-led, with Audrey Cummings in the director’s chair and Heather Graham shining in the lead role as a mother who, along with her daughter (Brielle Robillard), must fight for survival when a gang of outlaws, led by Tom Hopper, arrives in the area.   
I’ve been a Tom Hopper fan ever since he won me over with his enticing portrayal of Billy Bones in Black Sails. He earns additional adoration from me through the way he injects subtle humor as villain Bear John in this film. I find myself laughing at moments that I’m fairly certain weren’t intended to be funny, yet he fires wit like a true sharp-shooter with a faint exasperation about him that’s just funny. However, he’s not the only one who offers something more than just delivering what’s written on the page. Corin Nemec, Brielle Robillard, and Heather Graham also add an extra something that gives insight into their characters and adds a bit of snark to the exchanges.
 
I had the opportunity to speak with Audrey Cummings, and I sometimes like to break the ice with a question about Muppet-casting on remakes. While she placed Kermit, Miss Piggy and Fozzy Bear in the lead roles of Calhoun (Corin Nemec), Pandora (Heather Graham), and Hester (Brielle Robillard), I took a completely different approach, thinking it would be fun to have Statler and

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#ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD director Marcus Dunstan and star Jade Pettyjohn talk to McEric about the new slasher comedy!

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There was every manner of film at this year’s Tribeca Festival, and I managed to take in thirteen features, four shorts, and an episodic premiere by the time the whole thing wrapped this past June. One of the highlights was the opportunity to interview two of the lead talents behind the new slasher ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD: director Marcus Dunstan and star Jade Pettyjohn. We met at the Roxy Hotel bar and restaurant, a favorite meetup spot of mine, on a Saturday morning. I was, admittedly, running late, but they were so patient and gracious with me and I always appreciate that from stars and filmmakers, whose lives are probably ten times as cluttered as mine. 
Its logline says of the film: “A group of college friends rents an airbnb for the biggest music festival of the year. However, their weekend of partying soon takes a deadly turn as a masked killer murders them one by one according to their sins.”

The film, though familiar in synopsis, finds a way to inject new life into a tired formula. The design of the killer is unique, the kills are creative, the victims are fighters rather than training dummies, for the most part, and the twist(s) are welcome.
 
Marcus Dunstan is perpetually smiling, speaking in a small voice from a large, gentle face. Jade Pettyjohn is excitable, clearly enjoying being at the festival and also talking about this joyous diversion in her filmography. We couldn’t help but jump right in. Unfortunately, I recorded this

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Check Out This Trailer for Psychological Thriller SLINGSHOT!!

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Hey friends, Barbarella here. It seems like ages since we’ve had a really cool psychological thriller that takes place in space, but it appears that Slingshot may fill that void. When a trio of elite astronauts set to undertake a risky slingshot maneuver, potential issues with both the ship and a crew member add to the dangers of the mission. Starring Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beecham, Tomer Capone, and David Morrissey, the film hits theaters nationwide August 30th.
Check out the trailer!

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Robert Downey Jr is back but not as we know it!

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In perhaps the most shocking story to come out of this year's otherwise short-on news panel from Marvel Studios, Robert Downey Jr is returning to the MCU. It has just been announced that he has been cast as none other than the great green dictator Doctor Doom. Taking to the stage Downey Jr had this to say:
"New mask, same task...What can I tell ya, I like playing complicated characters."
Whether or not he’ll be the genuine Earth 616 version or the Doom from the alternate Universe Fantastic Four: First Steps seems to be set in remains to be seen. Either way, welcome back to the fold RDJ.
The panel revealed that Downey Jr’s Doom would make his presence known in the freshly titled Avengers: Doomsday which has a release date of May 2026 with Avengers: Secret Wars following in May 2027.
 Let us know what you think of this curveball in the comments down below!

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The Max panel from HBO has just unveiled the second trailer for its forthcoming original limited series!

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 Tear down the empire from the inside out.
The Max panel from HBO has just unveiled the second trailer for its forthcoming original limited series The Penguin starring Academy Award Nominee Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzi Feliz and Clancy Brown.
Set directly after the events of Matt Reeves’ The Batman, the series follows crime boss Oswald Cobblepot as he makes a bid to control Gotham cities underworld after the death of Carmine Falcone.
Created by showrunner Lauren LeFranc and Directed by Craig Zobel, The Penguin premiers on September 19 exclusively on Max.
I personally still can't get my head around Farrell’s insane transformation for this role. When you see him introduce the trailer, it makes that stunning metamorphosis all the more unreal.
Check out the trailer below and let us know what you think in the comments below.

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All the action from the Star Trek panel at San Diego Comic-Con!

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The Star Trek panel at SDCC just hit and boy did Paramount + bring the good stuff!
Not only did they give us our first look at Strange New Worlds Season 3 and Lower Decks Season 5 but we were also treated to our first look at section 31, a Paramount+ Original Movie, starring Academy Award® winner Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou who joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with some of the shadier work that comes with protecting the United Federation of Planets.
Also revealed was a little bit of casting news regarding the upcoming Star Trek: Starfleet Academy series, which is bringing back Star Trek: Discovery alum Tig Notaro, Oded Fehr and Mary Wiseman and get this, Robert Picardo of Voyager and Prodigy!
It would seem that the next few years will be a great time to be a Star Trek fan and I can't wait for more.
Let us know what you think of the footage in the comments section below and as always, Live Long and Prosper…

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Nicola Coughlan introduces the first look at the new Doctor Who Christmas Special!

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Hello Doctor Who fans, House of Macleod here with some very special news!
SDCC 2024 has well and truly kicked off and this year promises to be full of all the geeky joy that keeps us going through these long summer months and Honey, are we here for fun!
Speaking of Joy, Doctor Who’s YouTube channel just released a first look at the 2024 Christmas special, complete with an introduction from Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton, Derry Girls, Barbie).
This year's special is called “Joy to the World” and is written by Steven Moffat and happens to be the 50th script he’s written for the series in total.
Doctor Who is available now to stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK and Disney+ in the rest of the world.
Check out the clip straight from Hall H below and as usual, let us know what you think in the comments section!
Allons-y!

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Amazon MGM Revives the Legendary Studio United Artists!

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In some exciting news circulating the internet, it would seem that the ex-head of film at Netflix Scott Stuber is reviving the once legendary United Artists label through new partners Amazon MGM Studios.
Founded in 1919 by the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickforth, D.W.Griffith and famed actor and filmmaker Douglas Fairbanks, United Artists began as a studio that would allow artists to control their own careers and artistic vision instead of being controlled by Hollywood moneymen.
After decades of success, Metro Goldwyn Mayer bought the company over in 1981 for an unheard-of 350 million dollars and continued to release movies under the brand MGM/UA through the rest of the 80s, 90s and 2000s. United Artists are responsible for releasing some of the most classic movies of all time including The Mark of Zorro (1920), D.W.Griffith’s final film The Struggle (1931), The Great Dictator (1941), Alexander the Great (1956), Robert Mitchum’s Thunder Road (1958), The Magnificent Seven (1960), Dr. No (1963), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), Rocky (1976), Annie Hall (1977), Raging Bull (1980) and To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) to name but a few. 
Jennifer Salke (Head of Amazon MGM Studios) had this to say about the resurrection:
 
“With his proven track record of delivering global hits and an eye towards theatrical fare, Scott’s expertise and vision align perfectly with our film strategy. We are so proud to welcome him on the relaunch of the legendary UA brand, as we work to leverage existing and new IP into big, broad films

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Fanhome, a subscription-based models and collections service, launches a Batman collection for the ages.

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Hello all!
 
So, if you're like me, you love Batman. Who doesn't? However, when it comes down to reading his myriad adventures, where should one start? 

Batman has been a hero in pages and on screens for over 85 years, so it's hard to jump into his exploits without a guiding hand to navigate the most important formative stories. To this end Fanhome, a subscription-based model and collectible service, has launched a new collection called The Legends of Batman Graphic Novel Collection. From Year Zero to Year 100, this collection promises to tell the most definitive stories of the Caped Crusader in beautifully reproduced glossy hardcovers, each with bonus content such as variant covers, concept art, and creator notes.
 
"From the moment Bruce Wayne becomes The Caped Crusader to his final days in the future, this collection brings together essential Batman tales in a book series that belongs on every bookshelf."
 
New volumes arrive monthly, and the series is MASSIVE. From the collected spines one can see that we'll witness the Joker's origin, the Death in the Family, the Breaking of the Bat, and the formation and expansion of the Bat Family. This looks to be an amazing collection for fans of the Bat new and established, young and old. 
 
To find out how to order, check out https://www.fanhome.com/us/movie-series/legends-batman-graphic-novels

 
Check it out and stay tuned for more info!
-McEric, aka Eric McClanahan-

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Exclusive Clip from THE MANDELA EFFECT PHENOMENON!!

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Hey friends, Barbarella here. We have an exclusive clip from The Mandela Effect Phenomenon, directed by Robert Kiviat. The film explores the claims that movies, TV show titles, celebrities’ names, logos and brands are not what they once were. Conspiracy theorists may jump on the notion that a supernatural force is editing history. 
Check out this clip from The Mandela Effect Phenomenon. The documentary is available now on digital!

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Shane Dax Taylor Talks MURDER COMPANY

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Hey friends, Barbarella here. I’ve had quite a couple months, and I wish I could say that I was gallivanting around the globe, but not this time. I’ve been sick a good chunk of it. In fact, I had quite a fever when I screened Murder Company, written by Jesse Mittelstadt and directed by Shane Dax Taylor. I don’t know that it would be fair to the filmmakers to review the film, given that I was feeling so awful while watching it that I don’t think my thoughts would necessarily be a true reflection of how the movie was. I will make a few observations, though. 

First of all, Kelsey Grammer was my favorite thing about Murder Company, which is currently On Digital and On Demand, and I wanted him to have far more screen time. I love a serious Kelsey Grammer, and he's incredibly serious in this. Second, while there was far less graphic violence and gore than I would have expected from a war movie made in this day and age, the filmmakers seemed to compensate for that with the amount of people flying around, proving yet again that stunt men are insane. “Yeah, you can hurl me into that tree. Sure.” Finally, could we please stop having people engage in casual conversations while walking through enemy-occupied territories? I understand that it seems a good way to develop characters, but it drives me crazy every time anyone has a conversation at a normal volume as if they’re just strolling through the

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It May Only be July, but Here's a Trailer for THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!

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Hey friends, Barbarella here. I know it’s way too early to start thinking about Christmas, but we have a trailer to share with you for a Christmas movie! Please forgive us. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever comes to theaters November 8. 
Based on Barbara Robinson’s beloved book, the story centers on the Herdmans as they take over their local church pageant. The worst kids in the community participating in a church activity; what could go wrong? It’s hard to say from the trailer if this movie, starring Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Molly Belle Wright, and Lauren Graham, is going to be just another sappy Christmas story or something memorable to add to one's annual holiday movie rotation. I guess we’ll find out soon enough.

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Marc Singer (BEASTMASTER, V) talks Derek Ting's AGENT RECON, streaming now!

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I get a lot of emails. A lot of invites to screen films, read books, watch documentaries, talk to strangers. A lot. I can’t answer them all, sadly. But when I got an email that said there was a new film coming out with Chuck Norris and Marc Singer, and would I like to talk to Marc Singer about it, I practically broke the sound barrier with my swift response of “hell to the yes!”
 

 
I’m a man of a certain age, and I grew up in the wilds of Southeast Texas. As I recall my rough and tumble childhood, I don’t say I’m from the streets - I’m from the roads. Concrete jungle films didn’t interest me quite as much as actual jungle films, so if you wanted my ticket money, throw an animal or two in your film. Want to see Clint Eastwood act with a monkey? Hell yes, take my money.
 
So for me there was no greater action franchise than the BEASTMASTER films starring Marc Singer. The Sword & Sorcery world of Conan distilled through the eyes and wings of beasts and marketed to a younger audience, it surprised me to learn that the films came out in the same year and were envisioned in relative ignorance of one another. While CONAN THE BARBARIAN was the box office victor, and probably stands the test of the time more defiantly, I take some pleasure in knowing that it made four times the box office draw of BEASTMASTER at the

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WIN an Autographed Poster of THE STRANGERS - CHAPTER 1!!

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Hey, friends! Barbarella here. Lionsgate horror film, THE STRANGERS - CHAPTER 1, will be available on PEST / PVOD on July 7, 2024. This is the first entry of a horror feature-film series that introduces a new generation of fans to the creepy masked strangers from Bryan Bertino’s cult classic.
We have some mini-posters signed by Cast Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez, Director Renny Harlin, and Producer Courtney Solomon to give away. If you want to win one, please email me at aicn-barbarella@hotmail.com with STRANGER as the subject. In the body of the email, please include your name and mailing address, whether or not you saw the original, and what are your preliminary thoughts on this new film series. (Open to US residents only, no PO Boxes.) Entries must be received by noon CST on Sunday, June 9.   
Check out the trailer!

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Barbarella Talks With Best-Selling Author ADELE PARKS About THE IMAGE OF YOU!

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Hey, friends! Barbarella here. The Image of You, starring Sasha Pieterse (Pretty Little Liars), Parker Young (Imposters), Nestor Carbonell (The Dark Knight Rises), and Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite), tells the story of twins Anna and Zoe, who find their bond tested when one of them falls in love. Skeptical Zoe digs for the dirt on Anna’s love interest, leading them into a web of deceit and desire.
  
I had an opportunity to speak to best-selling author Adele Parks about her novel-turned-movie, and I have to tell you, I loved talking with her. She’s the kind of person I could spend days just absorbing the stories that she tells with passion, energy, and humor. I found her so engaging. I hope you will, too. Check it out. 
I want to start with a little icebreaker. What's the weirdest experience you've had while dating?
“Oh. I don’t know if I've had that many weird things. I think I've got quite a high threshold of what weird would be. Yeah, I have. Also, I'm a serial monogamist, and I've been married twice. I was married for seven years, and the very first night I went out after the divorce – which was quite a long time after the divorce – I met my second husband, so I haven't really done much dating. I should have done a lot more. No, I honestly, I'm absolutely stumped. So unlike me. I think the only quote from that is, I have a very high threshold of weird.”
You know, writers, you're creative,

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WIN a Signed Copy of Best-Selling Novel THE IMAGE OF YOU!!

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Hi, friends! Barbarella here with a question. Who likes to read? We have two copies of the novel The Image of You, signed by both the actor Sasha Pieterse and the international best-selling author Adele Parks. Sasha plays twins Anna and Zoe in the thriller that is out in select theaters and available to buy on Digital today! 
 The story tells a twisted tale of deception, desire, and codependence and also stars Parker Young (Imposters), Nestor Carbonell (The Dark Knight Rises), and Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite).
If you want to win the book penned by one of the best-selling authors of women’s fiction, email me at aicnbarbarella@yahoo.com with I READ THRILLERS as the subject line. In the body of the email, please provide your name, mailing address (no PO Boxes, US residents only), and the reason you should be selected as a winner. Entries must be received by noon CST on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Good luck, and I look forward to reading the entries!
If you don't read, the movie is available in select theaters and for purchase on Digital today! Here's the trailer.

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THE IMAGE OF YOU Director JEFF FISHER Chats with Barbarella

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Hey, friends. Barbarella here. The psychological thriller The Image of You examines duality in the form of twins, Zoe and Anna, who although they look identical, couldn’t be further apart. When sweet and naïve Anna meets a man and falls in love quickly, her bad-girl twin Zoe aims to test the strength of the relationship and the caliber of man who has captured her sister’s heart. The movie will be in select theaters and on Digital Friday, May 10. 

I had an opportunity to speak with director Jeff Fisher about directing dual roles. Check it out!  
I want to start with kind of a crazy icebreaker question, but what is the weirdest or craziest experience you've had dating, that you're willing to share?
“Oh, my God. The weirdest or craziest experience I've had dating. This is not going to paint me in a very good light. I will tell you, my last long-term relationship, we met at a bar. I don't know if this was dating. We made out in the back of the bar for three and a half hours, on our first meeting, so it was an egregious public display of affection, and just shameless. I guess that would be my weirdest, but it was great. It didn't show a lot of couth, but there we go. I'll go with that.”
Couth is overrated. How did you get involved in The Image of You? 
“The production company helped with distribution on my first feature back in 2008. They had sent me the script, and I thought

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Check Out This Clip from PITCH PEOPLE!

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Hey, friends! Barbarella here. Have you ever wondered how pitches evolved into infomercials? Well, if so, Pitch People may be the movie for you. We’ve been given a clip from the restored-in-4K feature documentary to share with you.

Marking the 25th anniversary of Stanley Jacob’s never-before-seen story of the pitch business, Pitch People will be available on i-Tunes, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play May 17, 2024. 
Check it out!

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BREATHE Director Stefon Bristol Chats with Barbarella

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Hey friends, Barbarella here. Breathe, coming to theaters and on digital April 26, occurs in 2039 in the once vibrant, now decimated East Flatbush neighborhood in New York. In this post-apocalyptic era, the earth’s oxygen level has reached a not-fit-for-life amount, yet one family has survived thanks to the engineering genius and survivalistic skills of Darius (Common). He, his wife, Maya (Jennifer Hudson), and their daughter, Zora (Quvenzhané Wallis) live in a DIY-tech dwelling amidst the ruins. When Darius ventures out and remains gone longer than expected, Zora, who has learned much from her dad, attempts to reach out, bringing unwanted consequences.  

I caught up with director Stefon Bristol to chat a bit about his personal journey, Breathe, and working with its cast. Check it out!
I feel a little sleep-deprived today. Do you find that as a director, you're more sleep-deprived than the average person?
“Definitely. When you're working on set, or you're doing pre-production, or you're in post, definitely. But this is what I love to do for my life, and I wouldn't have it any other way."
How did you get into directing? I know you worked with Spike Lee, but what interested you about it? 
“Directing? I grew up in Brooklyn. I grew up in Coney Island. When I was a kid, I was watching DVDs with director's commentary and special features, behind the scenes. I had the Jurassic Park DVD, and I would watch all the time the behind the scenes, because I was always fascinated on how they made Jurassic Park and whatnot.

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Barbarella Chats with Raymond St-Jean about DUSK FOR A HITMAN

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Hi, my friends. Barbarella here. Did you know that there’s a new drama about a hitman coming to Digital and On Demand tomorrow, April 19? French language film DUSK FOR A HITMAN may be based on a true story, but it includes its share of fiction. Written by Martin Gerard and Raymond St-Jean, who also directed, the film transports viewers back to the late 70’s, early 80’s as the most feared hitman in Montreal finds himself a target. 
Make no mistake. This is not a John Wick action-packed assault on your senses. No, DUSK FOR A HITMAN plants itself firmly in the realm of drama.  
While I like the film, portions of the story feel quite familiar to me because I recently finished the Max series TOKYO VICE, which includes a similar narrative around a gangster and his brother who wants to be in the life. I feel it’s unfair to compare the two, because they handle the subject differently, and the series has the time to really flesh out the characters and situations over several episodes. The added time granted allows a deeper connection to the characters than DUSK FOR A HITMAN’s runtime provides. That said, Érik Bruneau’s performance as a conflicted man truly enhances the movie’s impact. The film also beautifully captures the vibe of the era and removes the glamour from the gangster lifestyle. 
I had the opportunity to speak with director and co-writer Raymond St-Jean. Check it out, mes amis! 
 
This movie is based on an actual person, and

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SLEEPING DOGS co-writer/director Adam Cooper in Conversation with McEric about thriller starring Russell Crowe and Karen Gillan

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Opening today in theaters only is the new mind-bending thriller from writer/director Adam Cooper SLEEPING DOGS, starring Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, Tommy Flanagan, and Márton Csókás. The synopsis reads “An ex-homicide detective (Russell Crowe) with memory loss is forced to solve a brutal murder he can't recall. But as evidence uncovers secrets tied to his forgotten past, he is led to a chilling truth - sometimes, it's best to let sleeping dogs lie.”
 
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Now if the synopsis and the trailer make the film seem predictable to you, you’d totally be forgiven. Maybe you’re like me and you’ve seen enough movies to know that the “chilling truths” are almost always exactly what you think they are. What SLEEPING DOGS offers, however, is a clever deconstruction of a brilliant mind, double-turned-triple-crosses, a femme fatale to truly die for, and stellar performances from everyone in attendance. There are practically zero sour notes in the film, and it is fun to watch with a friend and pause as you give your predictions, à la a spirited game of CLUE, to see who comes closest to the final conclusion.
 
Russell Crowe is wonderful in the role of Roy Freeman, a former detective who is living a labeled life as he struggles with dementia brought about by a damning automobile accident. When a man he put away is facing execution, Roy takes it upon himself to re-investigate a decade-old murder despite often failing to recall his own name. It’s a testament to muscle memory, true

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THE STRANGERS Spotted in Austin During SXSW

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Hey, friends. Barbarella here. Spring festival season in Austin, Texas attracts a variety of people from all over the world to the city known for being a bit weird. This year, it wasn’t just musicians and filmmakers who made their way to Central Texas, but also The Strangers. The odd threesome was spotted at not only popular photo op areas, but also at the infamous haunted Driskill Hotel on 6th Street. 
THE STRANGERS – CHAPTER 1 tells the story of a young couple terrorized by masked intruders when they spend the night in an eerie small town. Starring Madelaine Petsch, Froy Gutierrez, Gabriel Basso, and Ema Horvath, it comes to theaters May 17, 2024. Check out the trailer.

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WIN a Digital Code for FRENCH GIRL!

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Hey, friends. Barbarella here. Paramount’s FRENCH GIRL, starring Zach Braff, Vanessa Hudgens, and Evelyne Brochu, is currently in select theaters and will be on digital Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
We have some digital codes to give away for this romantic comedy about a hopeless romantic who finds himself in Quebec and out of his depths when his girlfriend's ex offers her a job. If you want to win a code to see this, email me at aicn-barbarella@hotmail.com with the subject FEELING FRENCH. In the body of the email, please let me know why you want to win. Entries must be received by noon CST on Friday, March 22, 2024. Good luck, and check out the trailer!

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THE MANY DEATHS OF BARNABY JAMES graphic novel out now from Dark Horse Comics!

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The funny books have changed over the years, and some might say for the worse. When I was a youngster, my interests were the big houses: Marvel and DC. Even then, though, I knew of a third contender. A dark horse in the race: Dark Horse Comics. This was the imprint that had the foresight to have the Alien fight the Predator, or Robocop take on the Terminator, or publish some of Frank Miller’s more avant takes on history or noir, birthing the classics SIN CITY and 300. Admittedly, I was never cool enough to actually read Dark Horse comics - if I checked out a title it was probably a Star Wars comic. I still stuck to Wolverine, Spider-Man, and the occasional Ghost Rider.
 
As I grew up and left the shadow of my parents, my tastes evolved to the more refined pastures of Batman adventures. I know; please hold your applause. I soon started collecting graphic novels of the Dark Knight’s adventures, then a girlfriend turned me on to Jhonen Vasquez and shortly after a coworker suggested Watchmen. Well heck, now I was a full-fledged comic-reading nerd, with the fine adult tastes of a mature portfolio.
 
One day I was in Portland, Oregon on tour with a rock band and I got to talking with the singer of one of the other bands on the bill. The topic turned to literature, and we shared some of our favorite authors: I suggested Jose Saramago, and they suggested Donald Ray Pollock. When

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DEAD MAIL Arrives at SXSW and Barbarella Chats with the Talent

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Hey, friends. Barbarella here in the hustle and bustle of South by Southwest (SXSW) right in the heart of Austin, Texas. It’s that time of year when I emerge into the masses of people from all over the world and bask in all that is this festival. Of course, it wouldn’t be SXSW without movies, and DEAD MAIL transports viewers back to the days before cellphones and social media. A bound man manages to slip a message into a remote post office box before a figure closes in on him. The message lands in a midwestern post office on the desk of skilled “dead letter” investigator Jasper (Tomas Boykin) where he must determine if it’s a hoax or a genuine plea for help. 
Feeling much like something shot in the late 70’s, DEAD MAIL blends retro vibes with timeless emotions like loneliness, ambition, fear, curiosity, and desperation. It stars Sterling Macer, Jr., John Fleck, Susan Priver, Micki Jackson, and Tomas Boykin, who gives such an exceptional performance as the fascinating Jasper, I want to see an entire film of Jasper’s backstory. 
DEAD MAIL screens again this week on Wednesday, March 13 at South Lamar as part of the Visions programming. I had the opportunity to sit down with Sterling Macer, Jr., John Fleck, whom, due to sleep deprivation, I kept calling “Trent” (his character’s name), and the writing/directing team Joe DeBoer and Kyle McConaghy. 
Barbara: SXSW – How does it feel to have this movie playing here?
Kyle: Still processing it. It’s really exciting. We weren’t expecting it for the film,

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MONOLITH Director Matt Vesely and Lily Sullivan Talk Low-Budget Filmmaking

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Hey, friends. Barbarella here. In the sci-fi/thriller, MONOLITH, a disgraced journalist (Lily Sullivan) begins investigating a strange conspiracy theory that leads her uncomfortably close to home. The film, which is now in theaters and on demand, begins in darkness, which always makes me think there’s an issue with my set-up. It gradually adds images and camera movement as the story progresses, ensuring a level of engagement that may have otherwise been difficult to achieve with a single performer on screen. While Lily Sullivan’s performance proves alluring enough, the additional effort to keep audiences captivated makes MONOLITH even better. 

I had the opportunity to chat with Australian director Matt Vesely and actor Lily Sullivan about the experience. Check it out! 
Barbara: Matt, how did this project find you or you find it?
Matt: It was born out of a filmmaker’s lab here in South Australia called the Film Lab: New Voices program that one of our state-funded film bodies and a local film festival put together. The idea is you apply as a team, so I applied with Bettina [Hamilton], the producer, and Lucy [Campbell], the writer. If you got selected, you would develop the film for a year from scratch. We had a few half-page ideas which we went in with. You develop it for a year, and then if you’re successful, you knew you would get this low budget to make it, so the three of us developed this idea together to kind of fit that program and budget. From the very

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OUT OF DARKNESS Director and Cast Members Enlighten Barbarella

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Hey, friends! Barbarella here. Have you ever given much thought to early modern man? I admit that I really hadn’t until seeing OUT OF DARKNESS, a film about a group who migrates to a new land in a time 45,000 years before the modern conveniences we take for granted today. Director Andrew Cumming takes cast and crew to remote Scotland to shoot the horror film, which will be in theaters Friday, February 9, 2024. 
 OUT OF DARKNESS has a unique score that I absolutely love. It perfectly complements what's happening on the screen. Another unique element of the movie is the language, which was developed specifically for it. Those of you who dislike subtitles, don’t worry. There’s not a ton of talking. I find the performances, scenery, and alluring score engaging. OUT OF DARKNESS is not without its message, and while I want a movie to have something worthwhile to say, I generally tend to be put off when an idea is so blatantly shoved down my throat. That said, surprisingly, I’m not all that annoyed by how clearly its message gets presented and reiterated at the end.  
I had an opportunity to chat across the pond via the magic of technology with Andrew Cumming and two of the film’s actors, Safia Oakley-Green and Kit Young. Check it out!
Barbara: My first question is for Andrew. Did you just really want to go make a movie in some remote location, or what was the impetus for this story?  
Andrew: (jokingly) Yes, I hate

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From the release of Alien, the Alien franchise has captivated audiences for decades, but the chronology of the films has been scattered throughout the narrative. Script by Arantxa Pellme, video edited by Ramiro Castillo.

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Dark Moon: The Blood Altar, an anime based on the hit WEBTOON series, gets an Aniplex Online Fest 2024 announcement ahead of streaming on Crunchyroll.

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A24 has successfully acquired the distribution rights to the upcoming comedy movie Friendship, which is being led by Emmy winner Tim Robinson and Golden Globe nominee Paul Rudd. This comes after the film had its world premiere at the recent 2024 Toronto International Film Festival as part of Midnight Madness. At the moment, it still […]

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(Photo Credit: A24) A24 has successfully acquired the distribution rights to the upcoming comedy movie Friendship, which is being led by Emmy winner Tim Robinson and Golden Globe nominee Paul Rudd. This comes after the film had its world premiere at the recent 2024 Toronto International Film Festival as part of Midnight Madness. At the moment, it still has no official release date yet. This marks Robinson’s first major movie project as the lead, after playing supporting roles in movies like Brother Nature and An American Pickle. As for Rudd, he recently received an Emmy nomination for his performance as Ben Glenroy in Only Murders in the Building Season 3. He’s currently attached to star in a few movies, including the musical drama Power Ballad and black comedy Death of a Unicorn. What is Friendship about? Friendship is written and directed by Andrew DeYoung in his feature directorial debut. Robinson is set to play a suburban dad obsessed with his charming neighbor. Joining Rudd and Robinson are Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, Josh Segarra, Billy Bryk, Meredith Garretson, Jason Veasey, Daniel London and more. In addition to leading the cast, Paul has also signed on as an executive producer alongside Tracy Rosenblum, Alexis Garcia and DeYoung. Producers are Nick Weidenfeld, Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, and John Holland. “When an errant delivery pulls suburban dad Craig Waterman (Robinson) into the orbit of his mysterious and charismatic new neighbour Austin Carmichael (Rudd), a sweet bromance seems to blossom over an innocent evening of urban exploration, punk rock, and a mutual appreciation for paleolithic antiquities,” reads the film’s synopsis (via TIFF). “But what should have been the start of a beautiful friendship is soon waylaid as Craig’s obsessive personality begins to alienate his new pal, subsequently inducing a spiral that threatens to upend Craig’s entire life.” The post A24 Picks Up Friendship Comedy Movie Starring Tim Robinson & Paul Rudd appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

James Cameron is planning to make a Last Train From Hiroshima movie. While Cameron is busy working on a handful of Avatar sequels, the Terminator director has also previously discussed wanting to turn the 2015 Charles Pellegrino novel, Last Train From Hiroshima, into a feature film. Cameron optioned the rights to make a movie based […]

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(Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) James Cameron is planning to make a Last Train From Hiroshima movie. While Cameron is busy working on a handful of Avatar sequels, the Terminator director has also previously discussed wanting to turn the 2015 Charles Pellegrino novel, Last Train From Hiroshima, into a feature film. Cameron optioned the rights to make a movie based on the book over 10 years ago. Now, per Deadline, Cameron has purchased the rights to Pellegrino’s forthcoming book Ghost of Hiroshima, which will be published in 2025 from Blackstone Publishing, as well. According to Deadline, Cameron plans to adapt both novels into one “uncompromising theatrical film” that “he will shoot as soon as Avatar production permits.” The movie will be called Last Train From Hiroshima. What else do we know about James Cameron’s Hiroshima movie? “The film focuses in part on the true story of a Japanese man during World War II who survived the atomic blast at Hiroshima, got on a train to Nagasaki, and then survived the nuclear explosion in that city,” Deadline’s description of the movie reads. Cameron said of the project, “It’s a subject that I’ve wanted to do a film about, that I’ve been wrestling with how to do it, over the years. I met Tsutomu Yamaguchi, a survivor of both Hiroshima and Nagasaki, just days before he died. He was in the hospital. He was handing the baton of his personal story to us, so I have to do it. I can’t turn away from it.” Blackstone Publishing CEO Josh Stanton added, “[Everyone] is thrilled and honored to be the publisher of Ghosts of Hiroshima by Charles Pellegrino, which will serve as part of the source material for James Cameron’s epic motion picture.” Last Train From Hiroshima will be Cameron’s first non-Avatar movie since 1997’s Titanic. He’s also known for making 1982’s Piranha II: The Spawning, 1984’s The Terminator, 1986’s Aliens, 1989’s The Abyss, 1991’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and 1994’s True Lies. The post James Cameron Gives Hiroshima Movie Update, Buys Rights to Second Book appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

The Terrifier franchise is known for featuring some of the goriest scenes in horror cinema, but according to director Damien Leone, a Terrifier remake was desired by major studios. What did Damien Leone say about Terrifier? Speaking to Total Film in a recent interview, Leone recalled a time when the Terrifier franchise was nearly picked […]

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Credit: ScreamBox The Terrifier franchise is known for featuring some of the goriest scenes in horror cinema, but according to director Damien Leone, a Terrifier remake was desired by major studios. What did Damien Leone say about Terrifier? Speaking to Total Film in a recent interview, Leone recalled a time when the Terrifier franchise was nearly picked up by a mainstream studio. While Leone didn’t clarify when this was or what studio, he did note that the studio wanted to “reboot” things to make the series more open to a wider audience. “They wanted to reboot it for a wider audience. That’s not what I was interested in. They would say, ‘It’s gotta be rated R, it can’t be as gory as you made it,'” said Leone. “I knew they’d never let me shoot the first 10 minutes of what I wanted to do [in Terrifier 3], “So I thought, ‘Let’s just stay true to what this franchise is.'” Originally premiering in 2016, the Terrifier franchise is a series of slasher films starring David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown, a villainous creature dressed in a clown costume. A sequel film to Terrifier was released in 2022 to an incredibly successful box office run (the film earned $15.7 million against a budget of $250,000). A third film, Terrifier 3, is set to release on October 11, 2024. Leone previously teased on X (formerly Twitter) that Terrifier 3 would feature one of the most “horrific scenes” of the entire franchise. He wrote, “Can honestly say we just filmed one of the most insanely horrific scenes of the Terrifier franchise and you’ll never believe who couldn’t handle it on set. The bts is hilarious. Can’t wait for you all to see!” (Source: Total Film) The post Terrifier Remake Turned Down by Creator After Studio Wanted Less Gore appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

ComingSoon has an exclusive preview of Abrams ComicArts’ new graphic novel adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road. Written by McCarthy, The Road was originally published in 2006. The novel is set in a post-apocalyptic United States and tells the story of a father and his son as they attempt to survive the harsh environment over […]

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Photo Credit: Abrams ComicArts ComingSoon has an exclusive preview of Abrams ComicArts’ new graphic novel adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road. Written by McCarthy, The Road was originally published in 2006. The novel is set in a post-apocalyptic United States and tells the story of a father and his son as they attempt to survive the harsh environment over the course of several months. The story was adapted into a feature film that was released in the United States in 2009. Directed by John Hilcoat, it starred Viggo Mortensen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Robert Duvall, Guy Pearce, and Charlize Theron. Cartoonist Manu Larcenet has now teamed up with Abrams ComicArts for a graphic novel adaptation of The Road. View the exclusive preview of The Road graphic novel here: Photo Credit: Abrams ComicArts Photo Credit: Abrams ComicArts Photo Credit: Abrams ComicArts Photo Credit: Abrams ComicArts Photo Credit: Abrams ComicArts Photo Credit: Abrams ComicArts What else do we know about The Road graphic novel adaptation? A description of the adaptation reads, “The story of a nameless father and son trying to survive with their humanity intact in a postapocalyptic wasteland where Earth’s natural resources have been diminished, and some survivors are left to raise others for meat, The Road is one of Cormac McCarthy’s bleakest and most prescient novels. “…This first official graphic novel adaptation of McCarthy’s work is illustrated by acclaimed French cartoonist Manu Larcenet, who ably transforms the world depicted by McCarthy’s spare and brutal prose into stark ink drawings that add an additional layer to this haunting tale of family love and human perseverance. Cormac McCarthy personally approved the making of this book before his death, and the adaptation bears the approval of the McCarthy estate.” The graphic novel adaptation of The Road was published in France this past spring. It sold over 60,000 copies in the first three weeks. Click right here for more information on The Road graphic novel and for pre-ordering details. The book will be released on September 17, 2024, from Abrams ComicArts. The post Exclusive The Road Excerpt Previews Graphic Novel Adaptation of Cormac McCarthy Book appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

“The darkest battles lie ahead,” as Netflix has finally revealed the release date window for Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2.  Castlevania: Nocturne, which premiered on the streaming platform in 2023, was announced to be returning for Season 2 just last year. Per the official logline, the adult animated series is a “gripping story of love and […]

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Image via Netflix “The darkest battles lie ahead,” as Netflix has finally revealed the release date window for Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2. Castlevania: Nocturne, which premiered on the streaming platform in 2023, was announced to be returning for Season 2 just last year. Per the official logline, the adult animated series is a “gripping story of love and loss,” which “marks an evolution to the original fan-favorite Castlevania series.” When is the Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 release date window? The newly released teaser trailer revealed that Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 will premiere sometime in January 2025. Created and written by Clive Bradley, the spin-off to the original Castlevania series — set during the French Revolution — follows Richter Belmont as he continues his family’s traditions of hunting vampires. It is based on the video game series of the same name. You can watch the teaser trailer down below: The official synopsis for Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 reads: “Now joined by the legendary Alucard, Richter Belmont and his band of vampire hunters are in a desperate race against time. Erzsebet Báthory, the Vampire Messiah, who already seems invincible, seeks the full power of the goddess Sekhmet so she can plunge the world into endless darkness and terror.” The animated series features the voices of Edward Bluemel as Richter Belmont, Thuso Mbedu as Annette, Richard Dormer as Emmanuel/The Abbot, Pixie Davies as Maria Renard, Nastassja Kinski as Tera Renard, Zahn McClarnon as Olrox, Sophie Skelton as Julia Belmont, Sydney James Harcourt as Edouard, and Franka Potente as Erzsebet Báthory, among others. Castlevania: Nocturne is only an addition to the streamer’s growing animated library, joining Big Mouth, Blood of Zeus, Arcane, Bojack Horseman, Troll Hunters: Tales of Arcadia, Carmen Sandiego, Disenchantment, Inside Job, Hilda, and Love, Death & Robots. Castlevania: Nocturne hails from Powerhouse Animation. The first season is available to stream on Netflix. The post Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 Release Date Window Set in Teaser Trailer appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Netflix has officially announced the addition of Katie Leung (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), Michelle Mao (A Big Bold Beautiful Journey), and Isabella Wei (The Crow) to the cast of Bridgerton Season 4 for the newest installment of the hit romance drama. The streamer also confirmed that filming on Bridgerton Season 4 has […]

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(Photo Credit: Warner Bros.) Netflix has officially announced the addition of Katie Leung (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), Michelle Mao (A Big Bold Beautiful Journey), and Isabella Wei (The Crow) to the cast of Bridgerton Season 4 for the newest installment of the hit romance drama. The streamer also confirmed that filming on Bridgerton Season 4 has finally begun in London. To celebrate its production start, the first photos of lead stars Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha have been revealed, showing the newest Bridgerton couple on the set of the popular series. Thompson is set to reprise his fan-favorite role as Benedict Bridgerton, while Ha will be playing Sophie Baek. Bridgerton. Luke Thompson of Bridgerton. Cr. Gavin Bond/Netflix © 2024 Bridgerton. Yerin Ha of Bridgerton. Cr. Gavin Bond/Netflix © 2024 Bridgerton. (L to R) Yerin Ha, Luke Thompson of Bridgerton. Cr. Gavin Bond/Netflix © 2024 Bridgerton. (L to R) Yerin Ha, Luke Thompson of Bridgerton. Cr. Gavin Bond/Netflix © 2024 Who is in the Bridgerton Season 4 cast? Leung, Mao, and Wei are set to portray the respective roles of Lad Araminta Gun, Rosamund Li, and Posy Li. Besides Thompson and Ha, Bridgerton Season 4 will also star returning cast members Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton, Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury, Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown, Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs. Varley, Masali Baduza as Michaela Stirling, Hannah Dodd as Francesca Stirling, Victor Alli as Lord John Stirling, Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Bridgerton, Daniel Francis as Lord Marcus Anderson, Ruth Gemmell as Violet Bridgerton, Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton, Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich, Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton, Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton, Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte, Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton, Polly Walker as Portia Featherington and more. Listed below are the new characters’ full description: Leung’s Araminta: Twice married and twice widowed, Araminta has two girls debuting on the marriage mart this season and is feeling the pressure to get at least one of them married off. Fabulous, discerning, and blunt, Araminta does not respond well when anything — or anyone — threatens her standing in society. Mao’s Rosamund: Beautiful, vain, and eager to please her mother, Rosamund is Araminta’s eldest daughter and most prized possession. Rosamund sets her sights on Benedict Bridgerton this season and is determined to get what she wants. Wei’s Posy: Rosamund’s younger sister, the much kinder Posy is also debuting this year. But her mother rarely puts the spotlight on Posy, as her chatty, overly friendly demeanor often has her putting her foot in her mouth. The official logline for Season 4 reads, “The new installment turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict. Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball.” Bridgerton is executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, showrunner Jess Brownell, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and Chris Van Dusen. Season 4 will be based on the An Offer from a Gentleman novel, which is the third book in Julia Quinn’s bestselling Bridgerton book series. The post Bridgerton Season 4 Cast Adds Harry Potter’s Katie Leung & More as Filming Begins appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Though no exact release date has been set for The Boys Season 5, series star Giancarlo Esposito has some good words about the highly anticipated final season. Season 4, which ended on a high note only a few months ago, has sparked a lot of anticipation for the fifth and final season, with Esposito teasing […]

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Image via Amazon Studios Though no exact release date has been set for The Boys Season 5, series star Giancarlo Esposito has some good words about the highly anticipated final season. Season 4, which ended on a high note only a few months ago, has sparked a lot of anticipation for the fifth and final season, with Esposito teasing that Season 5 will be “a whirlwind season.” What did Giancarlo Esposito say about The Boys Season 5? “I think it’s going to be a whirlwind season. Every show that comes to an end has an explosive ending in its final season, and The Boys is just such a very outrageous show, but also reflective of the world we live in now. When superheroes have the power to not only save us, but to harm us, that’s an interesting show,” the actor told Deadline during the 76th Emmys. He added, “I love it, because I believe that we are all superheroes. I believe that inside of us all, if you’re able to think differently, will unlock a hidden power that we all have. So, I’m convinced that the way to do that is to impact people in a way that gives them love, but also uplifts them, and also affirms their self-determination to be the best human beings they can be.” You can watch the interview down below: Giancarlo Esposito on ‘The Gentleman,’ ‘The Boys’ final season, and ‘Megalopolis’ | #Emmys pic.twitter.com/tkpRk3an5D — Deadline (@DEADLINE) September 15, 2024 Created by Eric Kripke, the satirical superhero series stars Karl Urban as Billy, Jack Quaid as Hughie, Antony Starr as Homelander, Erin Moriarty as Starlight, Jessie T. Usher as A-Train, Laz Alonso as M.M., Chace Crawford as The Deep, Tomer Capone as Frenchie, Karen Fukuhara as The Female, Colby Minifie as Ashley Barrett, and Cameron Crovetti as Ryan. Esposito, on the other hand, appeared in the Season 1 finale as Stan Edgar. He then reprised the role in the following seasons. The Boys Seasons 1 to 4 are available to stream on Prime Video. The post The Boys Season 5 Teased by Giancarlo Esposito: ‘A Whirlwind Season’ appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

The puzzle answers throughout September 2024.

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[Image Credit: ABC / Wheel of Fortune] You can find the Wheel of Fortune bonus puzzle answer today for September 2024 below. We will also provide a list of solutions for all the tossups and regular puzzles throughout tonight’s show, but we’ll emphasize the final puzzle. We’ll also share the word for the Fan Fridays sweepstakes, since it’s still active. While we will still see Pat Sajak as the host for several re-run episodes in the first week of September, Ryan Seacrest will be taking over on September 9. Here are all of the solutions to the Wheel of Fortune puzzles throughout the month of September 2024. What are the Wheel of Fortune puzzle answers tonight? The following are the Wheel of Fortune puzzle answers for Saturday, September 14, 2024 and the categories (in parentheses) for each puzzle shown in tonight’s episode. Bonus Round Puzzle – OBTAINING MY GOALS (What Are You Doing?) Tossup #1 – MEDIEVAL CASTLES (Places) Tossup #2 – AREA OF EXPERTISE (Thing) Regular Puzzle #1 – TRAVELING TOURING TREKKING (Same Letter) Regular Puzzle #2 – TASTING THE LOCAL CUISINE (What Are You Doing?) Regular Puzzle #3 – THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (Title) Tossup #3 – PART-TIME STUDENTS (Person) Tossup #4 – FULL-TIME STUDENTS (Person) Tossup #5 – JOB APPLICANT (Person) Regular Puzzle #4 – I WOULD IF I COULD (Rhyme Time) Here are the puzzle answers for Friday, September 13, 2024: Bonus Round Puzzle – WAITING FOR A PACKAGE (What Are You Doing?) Tossup #1 – I’M HAVING A BLAST (Phrase) Tossup #2 – IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW (Event) Regular Puzzle #1 – AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (Proper Name) Regular Puzzle #2 – (Crossword Puzzle – First ___) Horizontal Solutions: CHOICE, EDITION Vertical Solutions: LOVE, BORN Regular Puzzle #3 – STROLLING DOWN THE BOARDWALK (What Are You Doing?) Tossup #3 – KOBE BEEF (Food & Drink) Tossup #4 – BELUGA CAVIAR (Food & Drink) Tossup #5 – VIENNA SAUSAGE (Food & Drink) Regular Puzzle #4 – SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER (Show Biz) Fan Friday – GONDOLA As a reminder, the Fan Friday sweepstakes is still taking place. We’ll post the word you need to enter for the contest here when the Friday, September 20 episode airs later this week. The word for the September 13 episode is GONDOLA. The post Wheel of Fortune Bonus Puzzle Answer Today for September 2024 appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

The 2024 Emmy Awards aired last night on ABC, with FX on Hulu shows Shōgun and The Bear leading in the major drama and comedy categories, respectively. Hosted by Schitt’s Creek vets Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, the event took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Out of 25 nominations, Shōgun has officially […]

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(Photo Credit: FX) The 2024 Emmy Awards aired last night on ABC, with FX on Hulu shows Shōgun and The Bear leading in the major drama and comedy categories, respectively. Hosted by Schitt’s Creek vets Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, the event took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Out of 25 nominations, Shōgun has officially won 18 Emmy Awards, setting a new record as the first show to do so in a single season. These include Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Hiroyuki Sanada and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Anna Sawai, with the latter making history as the first Japanese actress to win in the category. Besides Shōgun, the cast and creative teams of The Bear and Baby Reindeer also had a big night with 11 Emmys wins and 6 Emmys wins, respectively. Who are the 2024 Emmy Awards winners? Check out the full list of 2024 Emmy Awards winners and nominees below (Winners are highlighted in red): Outstanding Drama Series The Crown Fallout The Gilded Age The Morning Show Mr. & Mrs. Smith Shōgun Slow Horses 3 Body Problem Outstanding Comedy Series Abbott Elementary The Bear Curb Your Enthusiasm Hacks Only Murders in the Building Palm Royale Reservation Dogs What We Do in the Shadows Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Idris Elba – Hijack Donald Glover – Mr. & Mrs. Smith Walton Goggins – Fallout Gary Oldman – Slow Horses Hiroyuki Sanada – Shōgun Dominic West – The Crown Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Jennifer Aniston – The Morning Show Carrie Coon – The Gilded Age Maya Erskine – Mr. & Mrs. Smith Anna Sawai – Shōgun Imelda Staunton – The Crown Reese Witherspoon – The Morning Show Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Matt Berry – What We Do in the Shadows Larry David – Curb Your Enthusiasm Steve Martin – Only Murders in the Building Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building Jeremy Allen White – The Bear D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai – Reservation Dogs Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary Ayo Edebiri – The Bear Selena Gomez – Only Murders in the Building Maya Rudolph – Loot Jean Smart – Hacks Kristen Wiig – Palm Royale Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Tadanobu Asano – Shōgun Billy Crudup – The Morning Show Mark Duplass – The Morning Show Jon Hamm – The Morning Show Takehiro Hira – Shōgun Jack Lowden – Slow Horses Jonathan Pryce – The Crown Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Christine Baranski – The Gilded Age Nicole Beharie – The Morning Show Elizabeth Debicki – The Crown Greta Lee – The Morning Show Lesley Manville – The Crown Karen Pittman – The Morning Show Holland Taylor – The Morning Show Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Lionel Boyce – The Bear Paul W. Downs – Hacks Ebon Moss-Bachrach – The Bear Paul Rudd – Only Murders in the Building Tyler James Williams – Abbott Elementary Bowen Yang – Saturday Night Live Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Carol Burnett – Palm Royale Liza Colón-Zayas – The Bear Hannah Einbinder – Hacks Janelle James – Abbott Elementary Sheryl Lee Ralph – Abbott Elementary Meryl Streep – Only Murders in the Building Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series Baby Reindeer Fargo Lessons in Chemistry Ripley True Detective: Night Country Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Matt Bomer – Fellow Travelers Richard Gadd – Baby Reindeer Jon Hamm – Fargo Tom Hollander – Feud: Capote vs. the Swans Andrew Scott- Ripley Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country Brie Larson, Lessons in Chemistry Juno Temple, Fargo Sofia Vergara, Griselda Naomi Watts, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Jonathan Bailey – Fellow Travelers Robert Downey Jr. – The Sympathizer Tom Goodman-Hill – Baby Reindeer John Hawkes – True Detective: Night Country Lamorne Morris – Fargo Lewis Pullman – Lessons in Chemistry Treat Williams – Feud: Capote vs. the Swans Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Dakota Fanning – Ripley Lily Gladstone – Under the Bridge Jessica Gunning – Baby Reindeer Aja Naomi King – Lessons in Chemistry Diane Lane – Feud: Capote vs. the Swans Nava Mau – Baby Reindeer Kali Reis – True Detective: Night Country Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series The Crown – Stephen Daldry The Morning Show – Mimi Ledger Mr. & Mrs. Smith – Hiro Murai Shōgun – Frederick E.O. Toye Slow Horses – Saul Metzstein Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty – Sally Richardson-Whitfield Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series The Crown – Peter Morgan, Meriel Sheibani-Clare Fallout – Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Graham Wagner Mr. & Mrs. Smith – Francesca Sloane, Donald Glover Shōgun, Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks Shōgun – Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks Slow Horses – Will Smith Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series Abbott Elementary – Randall Einhorn The Bear – Christopher Storer The Bear – Ramy Youssef The Gentlemen – Guy Ritchie Hacks – Lucia Aniello The Mrs. Pat Show – Mary Lou Belli Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series Abbott Elementary – Quinta Brunson The Bear – Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo Girls5eva – Meredith Cardino, Sam Means Hacks – Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky The Other Two – Chris Kelly, Sarah Schneider What We Do in the Shadows – Jake Bender, Zach Dunn Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series or Anthology Series or Movie Baby Reindeer – Weronika Tofilska Fargo – Noah Hawley Feud: Capote vs. the Swans – Gus Van Sant Lessons in Chemistry – Millicent Shelton Ripley – Steven Zaillian True Detective: Night Country – Issa López Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series or Anthology Series or Movie Baby Reindeer – Richard Gadd Black Mirror – Charlie Brooker Fargo – Noah Hawley Fellow Travelers – Ron Nyswaner Ripley – Steven Zaillian True Detective: Night Country – Issa López Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special Alex Edelman: Just For Us Jacqueline Novak: Get On Your Knees John Early: Now More Than Ever Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man And The Pool The Oscars Outstanding Talk Series The Daily Show Jimmy Kimmel Live! Late Night With Seth Meyers The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Outstanding Reality Competition Program The Amazing Race RuPaul’s Drag Race Top Chef The Traitors The Voice Outstanding Scripted Variety Series Last Week Tonight With John Oliver Saturday Night Live The post 2024 Emmy Awards Winners Revealed: Shogun Breaks Record With 18 Wins appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Netflix has released The Remarkable Life of Ibelin trailer, previewing the upcoming inspiring documentary about a Norwegian gamer and the community he had during an illness. What happens in The Remarkable Life of Ibelin trailer? The trailer highlights the story of Mats Steen, a gamer who passed away due to a degenerative muscular disease at […]

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Ibelin. Mats Steen in Ibelin. Cr. Bjorg Engdahl Medieop/Netflix © 2024 Netflix has released The Remarkable Life of Ibelin trailer, previewing the upcoming inspiring documentary about a Norwegian gamer and the community he had during an illness. What happens in The Remarkable Life of Ibelin trailer? The trailer highlights the story of Mats Steen, a gamer who passed away due to a degenerative muscular disease at the age of 25. After his death, his parents discovered that despite their beliefs, Steen actually lived a life full of friendship and relationships through the hit game World of Warcraft. Check out The Remarkable Life of Ibelin trailer below (watch other trailers and clips): The Remarkable Life of Ibelin is directed by Benjamin Ree (The Painter and the Thief, Magnus) and features reconstructed animated moments from Mats’ gameplay, as well as narrated entries from his own personal blog and interviews with those who knew him in the game. The documentary also uses around 42,000 pages of archived actual recorded dialogue between Mats and his friends to help tell the story. “When Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer, died of a degenerative muscular disease at age 25, his parents mourned what they thought had been a lonely and isolated existence,” reads the film’s official synopsis. “They were unaware that Mats had long been leading a vibrant digital life that had left a profound impact on a community of fellow gamers.” The post The Remarkable Life of Ibelin Trailer: Inspiring Netflix Documentary on World of Warcraft Player appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

ComingSoon is excited to debut an exclusive trailer for Cash Storm, the upcoming tornado disaster comedy. This comes after Breaking Glass Pictures has acquired the worldwide distribution rights to the movie. “After a group of bank robbers crashes their getaway car in the path of a tornado, their stolen cash gets swept into a funnel […]

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(Photo Credits: Breaking Glass Pictures) ComingSoon is excited to debut an exclusive trailer for Cash Storm, the upcoming tornado disaster comedy. This comes after Breaking Glass Pictures has acquired the worldwide distribution rights to the movie. “After a group of bank robbers crashes their getaway car in the path of a tornado, their stolen cash gets swept into a funnel cloud,” reads the synopsis. “Two scientists rescue the robbers along with a chatty influencer, embarking on a comical, stormy odyssey.” Check out the exclusive Cash Storm trailer below (watch more trailers): What happens in the Cash Storm trailer? The video features bank robbers teaming up with a group of scientists to bring back their money after it got swept away by a tornado. As for the scientists, who have no choice but to comply with the felons’ demands, they believe that their device can stop the tornado. The film is scheduled to make its debut on Tuesday, October 8. Described in the same vein as Twister and Hard Rain, Cash Storm is written and directed by Dan Lantz. The film stars Graham Wolfe as Jake, Rachel Aspen as Peta, Rachel Nielsen as Margie, Xavier Michael as Charlie, Shelby Hightower as Bobbi, Becca Jackson as Sasha, and more. It is produced by Richard Wolff and Susan Helfrich. The post Exclusive Cash Storm Trailer: Heist Goes Wrong in Tornado Disaster Movie appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Emily in Paris Season 5 has been confirmed at Netflix, with lead star Lily Collins opening up about the return of the popular romantic comedy. What did Lily Collins say about Emily in Paris Season 5? Collins, who plays the titular Emily Cooper, is also a producer on the Netflix series. She announced the renewal news […]

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Photo Credit: Netflix Emily in Paris Season 5 has been confirmed at Netflix, with lead star Lily Collins opening up about the return of the popular romantic comedy. What did Lily Collins say about Emily in Paris Season 5? Collins, who plays the titular Emily Cooper, is also a producer on the Netflix series. She announced the renewal news on Good Morning America. In subsequent comments, the actress shared that she was excited to see what would unfold between Emily and her new squeeze Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini). “Marcello is a whole other adventure that we want for Emily because we ultimately want Emily to be able to have a better work/life balance,” Collins told Tudum about Emily in Paris Season 5. “We want to have Emily be able to smile without condition. We want to see her beyond her vacay mode. And he comes at that perfect time.” Show creator Darren Star echoed Collins’ remarks, sharing that Marcello and Emily’s connection will be explored further in the upcoming installments. But as for what that means for Emily’s turbulent relationship with Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), Collins teases that her ex will have a tough hill to climb: “Unfortunately,” Collins said. “Gabriel has to deal with the repercussions of his choice.” Collins is referring to the fact that Gabriel decided to end his relationship with Emily. He later realized, in the closing moments of Emily in Paris Season 4, that he wanted to be with Emily. However, the couple has had their share of troubles and complications that they’ll have to get over first. Along with Collins, Bravo, and Franceschini, the Emily in Paris cast includes Ashley Park (Mindy), Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (Sylvie Grateau), Camille Razat (Camille), Samuel Arnold (Julien), Bruno Gouery (Luc), William Abadie (Antoine Lambert), and Lucien Laviscount (Alfie). The most recent season also introduced a new character: Genevive, who is played by Thalia Benson. Emily in Paris is created, written, and executive produced by Star, who has created series such as Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place, and Sex and the City. Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, Andrew Fleming, Alison Brown, and Robin Schiff executive produce, with Stephen Brown, Grant Sloss, and Joe Murphy as co-EPs. Collins, meanwhile, produces Ryan McCormick, Raphaël Benoliel, and Jake Fuller. It’s produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, Jax Media, and Darren Star Productions. Source: Tudum The post Emily in Paris Season 5 Announced, Lily Collins Talks Netflix Return appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Like many children, my first introduction to the world of superheroes was through cartoons. For that reason, I’ll always have a soft spot for Super Friends, as while the series had ended its run before I was born, I watched many reruns as a child. Thanks to the new Super Friends: The Complete Series Blu-ray, […]

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(Photo Credit: DC) Like many children, my first introduction to the world of superheroes was through cartoons. For that reason, I’ll always have a soft spot for Super Friends, as while the series had ended its run before I was born, I watched many reruns as a child. Thanks to the new Super Friends: The Complete Series Blu-ray, I’ve been able to revisit the show, which had seven different iterations and aired for 12 years. “The greatest of the DC superheroes work together to uphold the good with the help of some young proteges. Produced by Hanna-Barbera, Super Friends is an animated TV series featuring the Justice League of America that ran from 1973 to 1985 on ABC as part of the Saturday morning cartoon lineup,” says the official description. Buy Super Friends: The Complete Series Blu-ray The coolest part of the Super Friends: The Complete Series Blu-ray set is that it does have every single episode of the cartoon ever made. I had no clue that the show had gone through so many iterations. Getting to see that evolution over 93 episodes is quite fun, as the show originally had a trio of largely forgotten sidekicks in Wendy, Marvin, and Wonder Dog, who were later replaced by the Wonder Twins and Gleek. While the show was never known for its top-notch storytelling, it features a ton of colorful and good-natured action that is just fun to have on in the background and looks great, thanks to the HD transfer. Having never seen the full run before, there’s also the joy of seeing the wide array of heroes make appearances as the series goes on. I was surprised to see Cyborg and Firestorm join the series’ later run as full-fledged Justice League of America members, and there are a bunch of great guest appearances as well. While the villainous Legion of Doom are the main antagonists, there are also plenty of outside villains, ranging from The Joker to Darkseid and Mr. Mxyzptik. It’s really a great look at how diverse the DC universe has always been, and the Super Friends: The Complete Series Blu-ray is a great way to be reminded of why we fell in love with these characters in the first place. While there aren’t any bonus features, Warner Bros. did go all out in making sure everything was included. This includes the eight “lost episodes” that were part of the 1980 SuperFriends series that were only aired internationally. In total, you’re getting 1973’s Super Friends, The All-New Super Friends Hour, Challenge of the Superfriends, The World’s Greatest SuperFriends, the full three seasons of SuperFriends, Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show, and The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians. It’s a lot of content (3,142 minutes if you wish to count), and there are bound to be some episodes you haven’t seen before if you’re not a diehard fan. In total, there are 16 discs in the Blu-ray set. Similar to the Succession: The Complete Series set, all the discs are in an Epik Pak tray that just sits inside the case. However, it fills out the full width of the inside, so you don’t feel the discs rattling around when you move them. There’s nothing inside the packaging, although the discs each feature the different show’s logos and make it easy to know what episodes the discs have on them. It’s certainly not deluxe packaging, but there’s been worse in these types of collections. Super Friends: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: Final Verdict Featuring all 93 episodes of the various Super Friends iterations over the years, the Super Friend: The Complete Series Blu-ray lives up to its billing. The show is still quite fun to watch today, even if it was never the peak of superhero storytelling, and is a good introduction to the characters if you have kids. Whether it’s for young ones or for nostalgic reasons, DC fans can’t go wrong with this set. Disclosure: ComingSoon received product from the distributor for our Super Friends: The Complete Series Blu-ray review. The post Super Friends: The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: 7 Series in Full appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour has captivated global audiences, leaving a trail of excitement at each stop and making headlines along the way. As the tour continues, fans are eagerly anticipating her upcoming appearances. Many are particularly curious about her whereabouts on September 15, 2024. If you’re wondering where Taylor Swift will be tonight, we’ve got […]

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Photo Credit: @TaylorSwift/YouTube via VEVO Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour has captivated global audiences, leaving a trail of excitement at each stop and making headlines along the way. As the tour continues, fans are eagerly anticipating her upcoming appearances. Many are particularly curious about her whereabouts on September 15, 2024. If you’re wondering where Taylor Swift will be tonight, we’ve got all the details for you. Where is Taylor Swift today, September 15? Taylor Swift is taking a break from her tour on September 15, with no performances scheduled for the day. It appears she is using this time to relax and recharge. Following Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris which she signed off as “Childless Cat Lady,” Elon Musk fired back with a provocative comment on X (formerly Twitter). Musk, a supporter of Donald Trump, responded to Swift’s political move with a peculiar offer. He wrote, “Fine Taylor… you win … I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life.” His post seemed to reference Swift declaring herself a “Childless Cat Lady.” Musk’s remark quickly went viral, racking up around thousands of likes and replies, ranging from supportive to critical. As of now, Taylor Swift and her partner, NFL player Travis Kelce, have yet to address Musk’s reply. Elon Musk’s estranged daughter, Vivian Wilson, has publicly criticized her father following his controversial response to Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris. Wilson, who is transgender and has been vocal on social issues, took to Instagram’s Threads to support Swift and denounce Musk’s comment. She described the post as “heinous incel nonsense” and expressed her enthusiasm for Swift’s endorsement while condemning her father’s remarks. (via The Independent) When is Taylor Swift’s next show? Taylor Swift is gearing up for a major tour stop at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, starting on October 18, 2024. The three-night series will run through October 20, featuring Gracie Abrams as the opening act. After her U.S. shows, Swift will head to Canada in November, with the last show scheduled for December 8, 2024. The post Where Is Taylor Swift Today, September 15? When Is Her Next Show? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

The new NFL season is heating up, with teams entering the second match week. Therefore, fans are eagerly waiting for the Sunday games to commence. One of the most-anticipated fixtures today is the match-up between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs. Find out below how you can watch the live action between the […]

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Photo Credit: Scott Winters | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The new NFL season is heating up, with teams entering the second match week. Therefore, fans are eagerly waiting for the Sunday games to commence. One of the most-anticipated fixtures today is the match-up between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs. Find out below how you can watch the live action between the Bengals and the Chiefs for free. Where can you watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs game today? You can watch Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs today via NFL+, Hulu, FuboTV, Paramount Plus, and local CBS TV stations (subject to availability). NFL+ is the league’s official streaming service and is set to host all NFL matches. Moreover, CBS currently has the rights to broadcast NFL games on television. As such, fans can catch the game on their local CBS stations, provided they are available in the region. Chiefs fans can watch the game via KCTV5, while interested audiences in Wichita can watch it through KWCH. Hulu, FuboTV, and Paramount Plus are other options for viewers who wish to stream the game. What time does the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs game start? Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs takes place at 4:25 PM ET and 1:25 PM PT on September 15. The reigning Super Bowl champions kicked off their season in style by securing a narrow win against the Ravens. The Chiefs ran out 27-20 victors, thanks to Xavier Worthy’s two touchdowns and a controversial last-minute decision against Baltimore. Meanwhile, the Bengals experienced an unfortunate defeat against the Patriots, losing the game 10-16. Consequently, Zac Taylor’s men hope to return to winning ways in their upcoming fixture. How to watch & stream Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs for free? You can watch Bengals vs. Chiefs for free via Hulu, NFL+, FuboTV, and Paramount Plus. NFL+, FuboTV and Paramount Plus offer new users a 7-day free trial. Meanwhile, Hulu goes the extra mile and provides its fresh members with a free trial of 30 days. However, once the introductory period expires, members will have to pay the usual subscription rates. Predictions Patrick Mahomes has been the star player for the Chiefs, completing 71.4 percent of his passes for 291 yards, among other things. Rashee Rich and Xavier Worthy have also pitched in with crucial contributions, helping Kansas City extend their dominance. Meanwhile, the Bengals are currently embroiled in multiple issues involving Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. While Cincinnati is expected to put in a better showing than their season opener, they should still fall short of the Chief’s might in the forthcoming match. The post Watch NFL Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs Today Free: Time, Stream & Channel appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

The opening match week of the 2024 NFL season has already delivered a host of exciting finishes. As the table takes shape, fans are eager to catch all the crucial matches today. In this heated environment, the New Orleans Saints will take on the Dallas Cowboys in hopes of asserting their dominance in the NFC […]

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Photo Credit: Lauren Leigh Bacho | Getty Images The opening match week of the 2024 NFL season has already delivered a host of exciting finishes. As the table takes shape, fans are eager to catch all the crucial matches today. In this heated environment, the New Orleans Saints will take on the Dallas Cowboys in hopes of asserting their dominance in the NFC South Division. You can find all the streaming details, including no-cost alternatives, to watch the live action between the Saints and the Cowboys right here. Where can you watch the New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys game today? You can watch New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys today via NFL+, Hulu, SlingTV, FuboTV, and local FOX TV stations. A subscription to NFL+ is highly recommended for all fans, as it showcases all the NFL action. Other streaming options include Hulu, SlingTV, and FuboTV. The match will also be telecasted on FOX on the local stations of different regions, subject to availability. Fans in New Orleans can view the game locally on WVUE FOX 8. What time does the New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys game start? New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys takes place at 1 PM ET and 10 AM PT on September 15. The Cowboys kicked off their season in style, notching a dominating victory against the Cleveland Browns. Dallas scored 33 points in the game while only conceding 17 to their opponents. In a similar fashion, the Saints also crushed their rivals in their season opener, defeating the Panthers 47-10. As such, both teams will be hoping to build upon their winning momentum in the upcoming fixture. How to watch & stream New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys for free? You can watch New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys for free via NFL+, Hulu, and FuboTV. NFL+ and FuboTV allow users to opt for a 7-day free trial. Meanwhile, Hulu offers its new members the choice to opt for a 30-day free trial. Nevertheless, all services would require their users to pay the usual subscription rates once the introductory period expires. Predictions Both teams have started the new season on a promising note, showcasing exceptional offensive skills. Nevertheless, New Orleans had faced a relatively weaker opponent in the form of the Panthers, and their output should take a hit when facing a rival such as the Cowboys. On the other hand, Dallas seemed to struggle with their third-down tries. While the contest promises to be a hotly-contested one, the Saints have the firepower to take the game away from the hands of the Cowboys. The post Watch NFL New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys Today Free: Time, Stream & Channel appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

With the international break now concluded, players have returned from their national teams to rejoin their club duties. If you’re eager to watch Tottenham vs Arsenal, you’re in for a treat, as the Premier League resumes its fixtures. The biggest match in England today is the North London derby, featuring Tottenham and Arsenal. Find out […]

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Photo Credit: Clive Rose | Getty Images With the international break now concluded, players have returned from their national teams to rejoin their club duties. If you’re eager to watch Tottenham vs Arsenal, you’re in for a treat, as the Premier League resumes its fixtures. The biggest match in England today is the North London derby, featuring Tottenham and Arsenal. Find out below how to watch the fixture between these two English giants live. Where can you watch the Tottenham vs Arsenal game today? You can watch Tottenham vs Arsenal today via FuboTV, SlingTV, USA Network, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, and the NBC Sports app. Meanwhile, UK fans can catch the game on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Ultra HDR, Sky Go, and Now TV. With NBC acquiring the broadcasting rights to most of the Premier League matches in the US, fans can view select games on their associated channels. On television, the clash will be broadcast on USA Network and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo. Streaming options include FuboTV, SlingTV, and the NBC Sports app. UK audiences can also enjoy the match live by tuning into Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, or Sky Sports Ultra HDR. The game will also be streamed on the Sky Go app and Now TV. What time does the Tottenham vs Arsenal game start? Tottenham vs Arsenal takes place at 9 AM ET, 6 AM PT, and 2 PM BST on September 15. Arsenal are coming off a surprising 1-1 draw against Brighton in their last league game. The Gunners were poised to take all three points but were held to a stalemate following Declan Rice’s suspension. Meanwhile, Tottenham have experienced a rough start to their 2023-24 campaign, winning only one of three league matches. As such, both London teams will be hoping to get back to winning ways in their upcoming fixture. How to watch & stream Tottenham vs Arsenal for free? You can watch Tottenham vs Arsenal for free via FuboTV and Now TV. While US fans can watch the game for free through FuboTV, UK viewers can do the same via Now TV. Both services offer a 7-day free trial to new users, although you’ll be required to pay the standard prices once the introductory period ends. Predictions Based on form and team strength, Arsenal have a clear upper hand over their cross-town rivals. However, injuries to key players such as Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Riccardo Calafiori, and others could limit the Gunners’ performance. Tottenham also face injury issues, with strikers Richarlison and Dominic Solanke uncertain for the match. Despite these setbacks, Arsenal should be able to edge out their opponents, even if by the narrowest of margins. The post Watch Premier League Tottenham vs Arsenal Today Free: Time, Stream & Channel appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Peacock‘s new TV and movie releases for September 16-22 2024 include The Real Housewives of Dubai Season 2, Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, Goon, and much more. Starting from September 16, World’s Most Notorious Killers, Season 1 being Peacock originals. It follows everything about the latest true crime docuseries, World’s Most Notorious Killers, which offers […]

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Photo Credit: Peacock Peacock‘s new TV and movie releases for September 16-22 2024 include The Real Housewives of Dubai Season 2, Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, Goon, and much more. Starting from September 16, World’s Most Notorious Killers, Season 1 being Peacock originals. It follows everything about the latest true crime docuseries, World’s Most Notorious Killers, which offers an intimate exploration of five of the most ruthless and perilous murderers in history. Then on September 18, The Real Housewives of Dubai Season 2 along with a Reunion Part 2 – fully uncensored. Known as the 11th installment in the franchise, it showcases a dynamic group of women as they explore their relationships, careers, and the extravagant lifestyles that come with immense wealth in the United Arab Emirates. Set against the stunning backdrop of Dubai, this luxurious haven is famous for its extravagant opulence, breathtaking contemporary architecture, and vibrant nightlife. Also dropping on Peacock this week as part of its schedule are the movies Falling Together and Ong Bak 3: The Final Battle. The rom-com movie (Falling Together) tells the touching tale of a woman seeking connection in her new town by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This film is the newest original feature in Hallmark Channel’s Fall Into Love event. On the other hand, the martial arts action-drama film (Ong Bak 3: The Final Battle) is a Thai martial arts flick from 2010, brought to life by Tony Jaa and Panna Rittikrai, who directed, produced, and wrote it. Picking up from where Ong-Bak 2 left off in the 1440s, Prince Tien is on a mission to avenge his parents’ deaths at the hands of a wicked new ruler. After getting beaten down, Tien gets rescued. Now, let’s find out if he manages to restore peace in the kingdom. New Peacock’s releases for September 16-22 2024 Below are all the new TV shows and movies being added to Peacock from September 16-22 2024. September 17 World’s Most Notorious Killers, Season 1 (Peacock Original) September 18 The Real Housewives of Dubai, Season 2 – Reunion, Part 2 – Uncensored (Bravo) September 19 Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, New Episode (Peacock Original) Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Season 5 – Premiere (Bravo) September 20 Cashback Centurion Food Inc. Goon Ong Bak 3: The Final Battle September 22 Falling Together + For more Peacock content, learn more about whether The ‘Burbs Television Series Ordered at Peacock. Also, find out if you can watch Lego City Adventures online for free. The post Peacock Schedule September 16-22 2024: New TV Shows & Movies Being Added appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Netflix‘s new TV and movie release schedule for September 16-22 2024 includes Monsters, His Three Daughters, Twilight of the Gods, and many more. On September 19, Monsters drops on Netflix. This series being the second season of the American biographical true crime anthology series Monster, created by Ryan Murphy, will dive into the tale of the […]

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Photo Credit: Netflix Netflix‘s new TV and movie release schedule for September 16-22 2024 includes Monsters, His Three Daughters, Twilight of the Gods, and many more. On September 19, Monsters drops on Netflix. This series being the second season of the American biographical true crime anthology series Monster, created by Ryan Murphy, will dive into the tale of the Menéndez brothers. Who was found guilty in 1996 for the murder of their parents, José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menéndez. Then on September 20, His Three Daughters drops on Netflix. Inside the show will premise the story of 3 estranged sisters who come together in New York City to look after their ailing dad. As they navigate their complicated history, old tensions flare up, but they also find moments of joy and connection while trying to mend their family ties. Also part of Netflix’s release schedule for this week is the Spanish TV series Lopez vs. Lopez Season 2. Lopez vs. Lopez Season 2 will showcase how George and Mayan, who were once distant from each other, are now trying to work through their family drama and reconnect. They’re dealing with all the ups and downs that come with making up for lost time in their unique way. With George back in the mix, he’s always there to dish out some quirky parenting tips for Mayan about her son, Chance. New Netflix releases for September 16-22 2024 Below are all the new TV shows and movies being added to Netflix from September 16-22 2024. September 16 30 for 30: Catholics vs. Convicts 30 for 30: Pony Excess 30 for 30: Rand University 30 for 30: The U 30 for 30: The U Part 2 American Gangster CoComelon Season 11 Entourage September 17 Culinary Class Wars September 18 Live from the Other Side with Tyler Henry Envious Lopez vs. Lopez Season 2 What’s Next? The Future with Bill Gates September 19 Monsters The Queen of Villains Twilight of the Gods September 20 His Three Daughters KLASS 95: The Power of Beauty For more Netflix content, check out the Beauty in Black teaser trailer. Also, here is the Lonely Planet trailer. The post Netflix Schedule September 16-22 2024: New TV Shows & Movies Being Added appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

The prequel series Dexter: Original Sin has become a trending topic recently, igniting fan interest in the age of its primary characters. Fans have been asking questions like how old is Dexter in Original Sin as well as about other iconic characters like Debra Morgan and Harry Morgan. Here are all the details of the […]

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Photo Credit: Paramount Plus with SHOWTIME (via YouTube) The prequel series Dexter: Original Sin has become a trending topic recently, igniting fan interest in the age of its primary characters. Fans have been asking questions like how old is Dexter in Original Sin as well as about other iconic characters like Debra Morgan and Harry Morgan. Here are all the details of the characters who will appear in Dexter: Original Sin, including their approximate ages. List of Every Major Character in Dexter: Original Sin and Their Ages As fans’ excitement about Dexter: Original Sin increases, understanding the ages of key characters provides valuable insight into their development. Given the premise being set in 1991, the characters are younger versions of what was portrayed in Dexter, whose storyline began in 2006. Dexter Morgan Age Dexter Morgan (played by Patrick Gibson) is 20 years old in Dexter: Original Sin, which takes place fifteen years prior to Dexter Season 1. Born in 1971, his young age highlights the beginning of his dark impulses and how his emotional and psychological experiences impact them. Debra Morgan Age Debra Morgan is Dexter’s younger sister who was born in 1975 and died in the series finale of Dexter. In the prequel series, she is played by Molly Brown and is a teenager who is around 17-18 years old. Harry Morgan Age Debra and Dexter’s adoptive father, Harry Morgan, was born in the 1940s. In Dexter: Original Sin, he is aged around 53 and will be essayed by Christian Slater. In the original series, it was revealed that Harry died by suicide when Dexter was 20. Thus, in the prequel series, he is likely in the final year of his life. Angel Batista Age Angel Batista is Dexter Morgan’s friend who works with him in the Miami Metro Homicide Division. Given that he was 44 in Dexter Season 1, he is likely in his late 20s to mid-30s in the prequel series, which begins in 1991. James Martinez is portraying Angel Batista in Dexter: Original Sin. María LaGuerta Age María LaGuerta is Dexter Morgan’s colleague in the Miami Metro Homicide Division. She eventually becomes an antagonist and dies in Dexter Season 7. In the prequel series, the character is around 32 years old. Christina Milian is going to essay María LaGuerta in Dexter: Original Sin. Vince Masuka Age Vince Masuka is the lead forensic science investigator of the Miami Metro Homicide Division. He brings his humor and forensic expertise to the original series. The character is similar in age to Dexter, so he is likely also 20 years old in the prequel series. Alex Shimizu will play the young Vince Masuka in the show. The post How Old Are Dexter, Debra & Others in Original Sin? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

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"Why are we watching like any of this is about me?!" "Because it is about you!" Freestyle Digital Media is debuting this indie comedy in theaters and on VOD coming soon this fall. All Happy Families is the latest film directed by indie filmmaker Haroula Rose. It first premiered at the 2023 Chicago and Mill Valley Film Festivals last year, with an official release set for limited theaters this month before it's viewable at home. A charming dramedy starring Josh Radnor as Graham, an actor in a slump while his successful brother Will has his own hit TV show. The whole dysfunctional family finds itself under the same roof again, where every corner reveals secrets and long-held resentments, with each person dealing with their own problems. The ensemble cast features Josh Radnor, Rob Huebel, Becky Ann Baker, John Ashton, Chandra Russell, Colleen Camp, Antoine McKay, David Pasquesi, Ivy O'Brien, and Lena Drake. This seems kooky and amusing, with a few laughs scattered throughout, although most of it just makes me sad for this family. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for ...

"Why are we watching like any of this is about me?!" "Because it is about you!" Freestyle Digital Media is debuting this indie comedy in theaters and on VOD coming soon this fall. All Happy Families is the latest film directed by indie filmmaker Haroula Rose. It first premiered at the 2023 Chicago and Mill Valley Film Festivals last year, with an official release set for limited theaters this month before it's viewable at home. A charming dramedy starring Josh Radnor as Graham, an actor in a slump while his successful brother Will has his own hit TV show. The whole dysfunctional family finds itself under the same roof again, where every corner reveals secrets and long-held resentments, with each person dealing with their own problems. The ensemble cast features Josh Radnor, Rob Huebel, Becky Ann Baker, John Ashton, Chandra Russell, Colleen Camp, Antoine McKay, David Pasquesi, Ivy O'Brien, and Lena Drake. This seems kooky and amusing, with a few laughs scattered throughout, although most of it just makes me sad for this family. // Continue Reading ›

"It was just a virtual kiss, but boy I could almost feel it." Netflix has revealed the first official trailer for an acclaimed documentary film titled The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, formerly known as just Ibelin (the name of his game character) at its debut earlier this year. The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in January, where it won the Directing Award and Audience Award in its doc category. Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer, died of a degenerative muscular disease at the young age of 25. His parents mourned what they thought had been a very lonely & isolated life, when they started receiving messages from online friends around the world. It turns out he was a devoted gamer, and had built a charismatic profile in World of Warcraft (WoW) as the character called "Ibelin" and was known by many. The film takes place partially in World of Warcraft, while also showing both sides of Mats. I gave it a positive review at Sundance, saying "it's rare to see such a positive, optimistic film about tech and ...

"It was just a virtual kiss, but boy I could almost feel it." Netflix has revealed the first official trailer for an acclaimed documentary film titled The Remarkable Life of Ibelin, formerly known as just Ibelin (the name of his game character) at its debut earlier this year. The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in January, where it won the Directing Award and Audience Award in its doc category. Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer, died of a degenerative muscular disease at the young age of 25. His parents mourned what they thought had been a very lonely & isolated life, when they started receiving messages from online friends around the world. It turns out he was a devoted gamer, and had built a charismatic profile in World of Warcraft (WoW) as the character called "Ibelin" and was known by many. The film takes place partially in World of Warcraft, while also showing both sides of Mats. I gave it a positive review at Sundance, saying "it's rare to see such a positive, optimistic film about tech and gaming these days." Highly recommend this. // Continue Reading ›

"From the biggest peaks, to the shortest lifts... We ain't seen nothin' yet." Warren Miller Entertainment has revealed the full trailer for their latest ski movie - this one titled Warren Miller's 75. It's meant to start a whole new era of a ski stories, following the previous 75 years of Warren Miller movies. Anyone who grew up skiing knows & loves Warren Miller, an iconic filmmaker who shot his very first ski movie in 1949 (they also made a doc about him). "Warren Miller is going big for 75 years!" They made "All Time" last year now it's all about this next era. Stacked with unbelievable & and unexpected stories, Warren Miller's 75 will bring fans to powder stashes and chutes around the world, from Canada, Colorado, California, and Utah to Finland, Japan, Austria, Alaska, and New Jersey. Featuring snowboarders Shaun White, Jeremy Jones, Danny Davis, and Toby Miller, plus skiers Max Hitzig, Lexi duPont, Caite Zeliff, Mark Abma, and Aaron Blunck. The new film from Warren Miller entitled 75 will celebrate the historic anniversary with athletes & storytelling ...

"From the biggest peaks, to the shortest lifts... We ain't seen nothin' yet." Warren Miller Entertainment has revealed the full trailer for their latest ski movie - this one titled Warren Miller's 75. It's meant to start a whole new era of a ski stories, following the previous 75 years of Warren Miller movies. Anyone who grew up skiing knows & loves Warren Miller, an iconic filmmaker who shot his very first ski movie in 1949 (they also made a doc about him). "Warren Miller is going big for 75 years!" They made "All Time" last year now it's all about this next era. Stacked with unbelievable & and unexpected stories, Warren Miller's 75 will bring fans to powder stashes and chutes around the world, from Canada, Colorado, California, and Utah to Finland, Japan, Austria, Alaska, and New Jersey. Featuring snowboarders Shaun White, Jeremy Jones, Danny Davis, and Toby Miller, plus skiers Max Hitzig, Lexi duPont, Caite Zeliff, Mark Abma, and Aaron Blunck. The new film from Warren Miller entitled 75 will celebrate the historic anniversary with athletes & storytelling that will set the tone for the next 75 years. Yeah this looks pretty rad - filled with awe-inspiring shots of all kinds. // Continue Reading ›

"They're hard to kill. You're gonna need that - it's made from silver." Quiver has revealed an official trailer for an action horror movie called Operation Blood Hunt, directed by the Australian action legend Louis Mandylor himself. No one else wanted to direct it? Another werewolf movie incoming this horror season. In 1944, a band of Special Forces are sent to a remote Pacific island to solve the mystery of missing Marines with an occult expert in tow. They uncover a deadly secret: werewolves. Now, they must outwit and outfight the supernatural to survive. Welcome to Operation Blood Hunt. This action-packed thriller stars Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (remember him in The A-Team?), Louis Mandylor, Sonia Couling, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Peter Dobson, Bear Williams, Gary Cairns, and Myles Clohessy. The werewolf outfit looks pretty badass and it moves swiftly. But the rest of this looks like junk as expected. Still want to watch? Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Louis Mandylor's Operation Blood Hunt, direct from YouTube: Prolific expert of the occult and whiskey, Reverend Conte, accompanies a ragtag group of military rejects ...

"They're hard to kill. You're gonna need that - it's made from silver." Quiver has revealed an official trailer for an action horror movie called Operation Blood Hunt, directed by the Australian action legend Louis Mandylor himself. No one else wanted to direct it? Another werewolf movie incoming this horror season. In 1944, a band of Special Forces are sent to a remote Pacific island to solve the mystery of missing Marines with an occult expert in tow. They uncover a deadly secret: werewolves. Now, they must outwit and outfight the supernatural to survive. Welcome to Operation Blood Hunt. This action-packed thriller stars Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (remember him in The A-Team?), Louis Mandylor, Sonia Couling, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Peter Dobson, Bear Williams, Gary Cairns, and Myles Clohessy. The werewolf outfit looks pretty badass and it moves swiftly. But the rest of this looks like junk as expected. Still want to watch? // Continue Reading ›

"You sleep in the same bed with Anne? Ewww." Brainstorm Media has revealed an official trailer for a fun romantic comedy called Chosen Family, the second feature film directed by actress Heather Graham. She also wrote the screenplay for this one and produces and stars in it. Graham made her feature directorial debut with the 2018 comedy Half Magic and has been appearing in various films recently but this is only the second time she has directed. Yoga teacher Ann cannot escape her manic family, miserable dating life, and inability to say "no" to anyone else, leaving her constantly trying to fix everyone else's problems. But can she finally put herself first when a new love walks into her life? She falls for a hunky new divorced father but must also battle her 7-year-old daughter for affection. Starring Graham as Anne, with John Broherton as Steve, Andrea Savage, Michael Gross, Julie Halston, plus Thomas Lennon and Julia Stiles as her sister. This looks super sweet and generic and cliche but people will keep watching these romcoms anyway. Here's the official trailer ...

"You sleep in the same bed with Anne? Ewww." Brainstorm Media has revealed an official trailer for a fun romantic comedy called Chosen Family, the second feature film directed by actress Heather Graham. She also wrote the screenplay for this one and produces and stars in it. Graham made her feature directorial debut with the 2018 comedy Half Magic and has been appearing in various films recently but this is only the second time she has directed. Yoga teacher Ann cannot escape her manic family, miserable dating life, and inability to say "no" to anyone else, leaving her constantly trying to fix everyone else's problems. But can she finally put herself first when a new love walks into her life? She falls for a hunky new divorced father but must also battle her 7-year-old daughter for affection. Starring Graham as Anne, with John Broherton as Steve, Andrea Savage, Michael Gross, Julie Halston, plus Thomas Lennon and Julia Stiles as her sister. This looks super sweet and generic and cliche but people will keep watching these romcoms anyway. // Continue Reading ›

"Save this lady's farm – job's done." Quiver Distr. has revealed an official trailer for an indie horror comedy called Seven Cemeteries, made by filmmaker John Gulager (a Project Greenlight winner who also made Feast and Piranha 3DD previously). As with everything else horror, this is set for release in October in time for the horror season. A recent parolee named Bravo gets a Mexican witch to resurrect his old posse so that they can help him save a woman's ranch from a ruthless drug lord. The film is loosely inspired by The Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven, as he tries to round up his old gang to get revenge... But of course it's hard to wrangle the (un)dead. Danny Trejo stars as Bravo, with Sal Lopez, Samantha Ashley, Efren Ramirez, Vincent M. Ward, Lew Temple, and Richard Esteras. Not much to see here. Even though they tried to make this all big & crazy, unfortunately it looks forgettable even with Trejo leading the charge. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for John Gulager's Seven Cemeteries, direct from YouTube: A loose ...

"Save this lady's farm – job's done." Quiver Distr. has revealed an official trailer for an indie horror comedy called Seven Cemeteries, made by filmmaker John Gulager (a Project Greenlight winner who also made Feast and Piranha 3DD previously). As with everything else horror, this is set for release in October in time for the horror season. A recent parolee named Bravo gets a Mexican witch to resurrect his old posse so that they can help him save a woman's ranch from a ruthless drug lord. The film is loosely inspired by The Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven, as he tries to round up his old gang to get revenge... But of course it's hard to wrangle the (un)dead. Danny Trejo stars as Bravo, with Sal Lopez, Samantha Ashley, Efren Ramirez, Vincent M. Ward, Lew Temple, and Richard Esteras. Not much to see here. Even though they tried to make this all big & crazy, unfortunately it looks forgettable even with Trejo leading the charge. // Continue Reading ›

"Like you've been talking circles every time you got caught. I already grieved you..." Well, those are some scary lyrics. Paramount has revealed another sneak new music video as part of the viral marketing for the horror sequel Smile 2, directed Parker Finn. Their viral kicked off a few months ago with a music video for a song called "Blood On White Satin" by pop star Skye Riley. This new one is for a track called "Grieved You" - so many ominous songs she's singing ha. About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (played by Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye must face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control. The full cast includes Rosemarie DeWitt, Kyle Gallner (from the first movie), Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Raúl Castillo, Dylan Gelula, and Ray Nicholson. The trailers for this horror movie have been terrific so far, but this viral is really where ...

"Like you've been talking circles every time you got caught. I already grieved you..." Well, those are some scary lyrics. Paramount has revealed another sneak new music video as part of the viral marketing for the horror sequel Smile 2, directed Parker Finn. Their viral kicked off a few months ago with a music video for a song called "Blood On White Satin" by pop star Skye Riley. This new one is for a track called "Grieved You" - so many ominous songs she's singing ha. About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (played by Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye must face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control. The full cast includes Rosemarie DeWitt, Kyle Gallner (from the first movie), Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Raúl Castillo, Dylan Gelula, and Ray Nicholson. The trailers for this horror movie have been terrific so far, but this viral is really where the creepiness hides. She's dancing with scary ghosts under white sheets?! Nah, I'm outta here. // Continue Reading ›

"Successful, original, and dangerous..." 🦁 These are the unsettling true stories of an infamous safari park located in Australia. Strange Beasts is a fascinating 10 minute mixed media short film made by filmmaker Darcy Prendergast. It premiered in 2023 and is now available online to watch via Vimeo. During its decade of operation, the Bacchus Marsh Lion Safari (which was open from 1970 until about 1985) was one of Victoria's most popular tourist attractions - now one of its greatest mysteries. These are a few encounters as told by Ron 'Prenda' Prendergast - who was an 18 year old big cat keeper that worked there. 🐅 Shot on 16mm, the mixed format approach seamlessly sits archival footage beside era specific animation techniques, such as scratch on film, paint on glass, stop motion and 2D. This would play perfectly as a companion with Netflix's "Tiger King" series, though they're both depressing looks at poorly run big cat parks. Watch below. Thanks to Vimeo Staff Picks for the tip on this short film out to watch online. Here's the intro via Vimeo: "Strange ...

"Successful, original, and dangerous..." 🦁 These are the unsettling true stories of an infamous safari park located in Australia. Strange Beasts is a fascinating 10 minute mixed media short film made by filmmaker Darcy Prendergast. It premiered in 2023 and is now available online to watch via Vimeo. During its decade of operation, the Bacchus Marsh Lion Safari (which was open from 1970 until about 1985) was one of Victoria's most popular tourist attractions - now one of its greatest mysteries. These are a few encounters as told by Ron 'Prenda' Prendergast - who was an 18 year old big cat keeper that worked there. 🐅 Shot on 16mm, the mixed format approach seamlessly sits archival footage beside era specific animation techniques, such as scratch on film, paint on glass, stop motion and 2D. This would play perfectly as a companion with Netflix's "Tiger King" series, though they're both depressing looks at poorly run big cat parks. Watch below. // Continue Reading ›

"When I get out of this... I'm coming to get you." Ohh boy, watch out! Brainstorm Media has revealed the official trailer for an action thriller titled Take Cover, yet another film being made by a stuntman shifting into directing. It's set for a VOD release in October, though it doesn't seem good enough to waste any money renting it. "No cover, no backup and no way out." A burned-out professional sniper finds himself trapped in an all-glass penthouse by a lethal competitor and must find a way to survive and somehow escape with little to no cover between him and the killer. Starring Scott Adkins as the aging hitman Sam Lorde, Jack Parr, Alice Eve, Madalina Bellariu Ion, Peter Caulfield, and Billy Clements. Meh... Yet another of these extremely generic, exceptionally derivative action films about a hitman trying to get out but being unable to cleanly leave his past. But all in one room now. So original... Adkins doing his Adkins thing & that's about it. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Nick McKinless's film Take Cover, direct from ...

"When I get out of this... I'm coming to get you." Ohh boy, watch out! Brainstorm Media has revealed the official trailer for an action thriller titled Take Cover, yet another film being made by a stuntman shifting into directing. It's set for a VOD release in October, though it doesn't seem good enough to waste any money renting it. "No cover, no backup and no way out." A burned-out professional sniper finds himself trapped in an all-glass penthouse by a lethal competitor and must find a way to survive and somehow escape with little to no cover between him and the killer. Starring Scott Adkins as the aging hitman Sam Lorde, Jack Parr, Alice Eve, Madalina Bellariu Ion, Peter Caulfield, and Billy Clements. Meh... Yet another of these extremely generic, exceptionally derivative action films about a hitman trying to get out but being unable to cleanly leave his past. But all in one room now. So original... Adkins doing his Adkins thing & that's about it. // Continue Reading ›

"Let's go over the plan once again... Apple TV has revealed the trailer for a mysterious dark comedy series called Where's Wanda?, which is technically the first-ever German-language series made for Apple TV+. Netflix has been making tons of German series for years (e.g. Dark) and Disney+ also just debuted Sam: A Saxon last year. After Wanda Klatt goes missing, her family takes matters into their own hands and hatch a wild plan: Spy on the entire neighborhood. Desperate parents Dedo & Carlotta Klatt search for their missing daughter months after her disappearance. Frustrated by the police's inability to find her, they investigate their neighbors, uncovering dark secrets behind closed doors. Starring Heike Makatsch, Axel Stein, Lea Drinda, Leo Simon, Nikeata Thompson, Palina Rojinski, Kostja Ullmann, and Harriet Herbig-Matten, with Devid Striesow, Jasmin Shakeri, and Joachim Król. This trailer is dubbed in English for the US release. It seems all they're going to find is other unrelated secrets buried in their neighborhood. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Apple TV+'s series Where's Wanda?, direct from YouTube: Apple's first German-language series Where’s ...

"Let's go over the plan once again... Apple TV has revealed the trailer for a mysterious dark comedy series called Where's Wanda?, which is technically the first-ever German-language series made for Apple TV+. Netflix has been making tons of German series for years (e.g. Dark) and Disney+ also just debuted Sam: A Saxon last year. After Wanda Klatt goes missing, her family takes matters into their own hands and hatch a wild plan: Spy on the entire neighborhood. Desperate parents Dedo & Carlotta Klatt search for their missing daughter months after her disappearance. Frustrated by the police's inability to find her, they investigate their neighbors, uncovering dark secrets behind closed doors. Starring Heike Makatsch, Axel Stein, Lea Drinda, Leo Simon, Nikeata Thompson, Palina Rojinski, Kostja Ullmann, and Harriet Herbig-Matten, with Devid Striesow, Jasmin Shakeri, and Joachim Król. This trailer is dubbed in English for the US release. It seems all they're going to find is other unrelated secrets buried in their neighborhood. // Continue Reading ›

"Not a single haunted thing around here..." Dark Sky Pictures has revealed the official trailer for an indie horror film titled I Will Never Leave You Alone, the latest feature from the indie genre filmmaker DW Medoff. This premiered at the Telluride Horror Show and FrightFest and will be available to watch on VOD in October for horror season. After being released from prison, a brooding man with a dark past is forced to stay in a haunted house to clear it of any spirits. If he leaves early, he returns to prison, but the witch-ghost he encounters there may be more of a punishment than even he can withstand. Exploring themes of grief, depression and isolation, director DW Medoff says, "Writing and directing this helped me deal with mental health issues, that suffering can spiral out of control. I made a horror movie, but it is also a warning: please ask for help when you need it." This horror stars Ken Trujillo, Katerina Eichenberger, Emma Anne Wedemeyer, and Chris Genovese. This one looks extremely scary and disquieting - tread ...

"Not a single haunted thing around here..." Dark Sky Pictures has revealed the official trailer for an indie horror film titled I Will Never Leave You Alone, the latest feature from the indie genre filmmaker DW Medoff. This premiered at the Telluride Horror Show and FrightFest and will be available to watch on VOD in October for horror season. After being released from prison, a brooding man with a dark past is forced to stay in a haunted house to clear it of any spirits. If he leaves early, he returns to prison, but the witch-ghost he encounters there may be more of a punishment than even he can withstand. Exploring themes of grief, depression and isolation, director DW Medoff says, "Writing and directing this helped me deal with mental health issues, that suffering can spiral out of control. I made a horror movie, but it is also a warning: please ask for help when you need it." This horror stars Ken Trujillo, Katerina Eichenberger, Emma Anne Wedemeyer, and Chris Genovese. This one looks extremely scary and disquieting - tread carefully folks. // Continue Reading ›

"Now it's sublime." Music Box Films has unveiled the official US trailer for the acclaimed film Daaaaaali! from wacky filmmaker Quentin Dupieux (who also premiered his latest film The Second Act in Cannes earlier this year). Quite simple, this brilliantly hilarious comedy is a wild and weird take on the iconic artist Salvador Dalí. It premiered a the 2023 Venice Film Festival last year to uproarious laughter - it was one of my favorite films of the festival. Dupieux's film is sort of about a young journalist who attempts to meet with the iconic surrealist artist Salvador Dalí on several occasions for a documentary. But it never seems to work out. To add to the confusion, multiple actors portray Dali during different scenes in the film. Starring Anaïs Demoustier, Romain Duris, Gilles Lellouche, Edouard Baer, Pio Marmaï, Didier Flamand, and Jonathan Cohen. 🎨 "As Dalí himself said, his personality was probably his greatest masterpiece. My film modestly tells that story," Dupieux explains. I am a HUGE fan of this film, glad it's out soon. It's so hilarious and funky and ...

"Now it's sublime." Music Box Films has unveiled the official US trailer for the acclaimed film Daaaaaali! from wacky filmmaker Quentin Dupieux (who also premiered his latest film The Second Act in Cannes earlier this year). Quite simple, this brilliantly hilarious comedy is a wild and weird take on the iconic artist Salvador Dalí. It premiered a the 2023 Venice Film Festival last year to uproarious laughter - it was one of my favorite films of the festival. Dupieux's film is sort of about a young journalist who attempts to meet with the iconic surrealist artist Salvador Dalí on several occasions for a documentary. But it never seems to work out. To add to the confusion, multiple actors portray Dali during different scenes in the film. Starring Anaïs Demoustier, Romain Duris, Gilles Lellouche, Edouard Baer, Pio Marmaï, Didier Flamand, and Jonathan Cohen. 🎨 "As Dalí himself said, his personality was probably his greatest masterpiece. My film modestly tells that story," Dupieux explains. I am a HUGE fan of this film, glad it's out soon. It's so hilarious and funky and peculiar. Dupieux's most eccentric characterization that goes further than ever before. Enjoy. // Continue Reading ›

"What evil did you bring here?" Whatever it is, I don't want it in my apartment! Cranked Up has revealed an official trailer for an indie horror anthology feature titled Tenants, featuring "7 Floors of Terror!" This will be debuting on VOD at the end of this month in time for horror season. After waking up in an unfamiliar apartment complex, a woman desperately searches for her sister while being hunted by a shadowy figure. As she makes her way through the building, unspeakable horrors befall the tenants she interacts with. With segments directed by Jonathan Louis Lewis, Sean Mesler, Blake Reigle, and Buz Wallick. The anthology film stars Mary O'Neil, Christa Collins, Myles Cranford, Rib Hillis, Clarke Wolfe, Kathryne Isabelle Easton, and Douglas Vermeeren. The mysterious black smoke creepo in this looks pretty cool, but the rest of the segments seem hit or miss, which is the usual with these fun anthology tales. Have a look anyway. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Buz Wallick's anthology horror Tenants, direct from YouTube: Experience 7 Stories of Terror. After waking up in ...

"What evil did you bring here?" Whatever it is, I don't want it in my apartment! Cranked Up has revealed an official trailer for an indie horror anthology feature titled Tenants, featuring "7 Floors of Terror!" This will be debuting on VOD at the end of this month in time for horror season. After waking up in an unfamiliar apartment complex, a woman desperately searches for her sister while being hunted by a shadowy figure. As she makes her way through the building, unspeakable horrors befall the tenants she interacts with. With segments directed by Jonathan Louis Lewis, Sean Mesler, Blake Reigle, and Buz Wallick. The anthology film stars Mary O'Neil, Christa Collins, Myles Cranford, Rib Hillis, Clarke Wolfe, Kathryne Isabelle Easton, and Douglas Vermeeren. The mysterious black smoke creepo in this looks pretty cool, but the rest of the segments seem hit or miss, which is the usual with these fun anthology tales. Have a look anyway. // Continue Reading ›

"For some people jealousy is a lot like love. Maybe that's just how I see it..." Prime Video has revealed an official trailer for a crime thriller film called Killer Heat, set on the gorgeous Greek island of Crete. Based on the short story "The Jealousy Man" by Jo Nesbø. This film is debuting streaming on Prime Video in a few weeks, skipping theaters entirely with no festival premieres either. Hmmm. "Jealousy can drive you to the edge." The film follows twin brothers who find themselves in a dangerous love triangle on the island when an American P.I. tries to find out what happened in the accidental death of a young shipping magnate. The investigation is given to "The Jealousy Man," a wounded detective. Despite the sun-drenched beauty of its exotic Mediterranean locale, Nick finds darkness at every turn: where the rich and powerful Vardakis family rule like gods, where jealousies run deep, and anyone could be a suspect. The film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Richard Madden, Clare Holman, Babou Ceesay, and Abbey Lee. While Crete does look seriously ...

"For some people jealousy is a lot like love. Maybe that's just how I see it..." Prime Video has revealed an official trailer for a crime thriller film called Killer Heat, set on the gorgeous Greek island of Crete. Based on the short story "The Jealousy Man" by Jo Nesbø. This film is debuting streaming on Prime Video in a few weeks, skipping theaters entirely with no festival premieres either. Hmmm. "Jealousy can drive you to the edge." The film follows twin brothers who find themselves in a dangerous love triangle on the island when an American P.I. tries to find out what happened in the accidental death of a young shipping magnate. The investigation is given to "The Jealousy Man," a wounded detective. Despite the sun-drenched beauty of its exotic Mediterranean locale, Nick finds darkness at every turn: where the rich and powerful Vardakis family rule like gods, where jealousies run deep, and anyone could be a suspect. The film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Richard Madden, Clare Holman, Babou Ceesay, and Abbey Lee. While Crete does look seriously stunning, this seems like a very generic and uninteresting crime + murder thriller. // Continue Reading ›

"The only thing here for you is death." "Then let it claim me!" Netflix has debuted the main official trailer for the animated series Twilight of the Gods, the latest Zack Snyder creation for Netflix. This finally drops on Netflix in a few weeks. Inspired by Norse mythology, the Twilight of the Gods refers events that led to the destruction of Midgard and Asgard, then the death of most of the Æsir and Vanir gods in an ultimate battle against evil, the forces of nature and the Giants. From Stone Quarry Animation working with Xilam Animation. Set in a mythical world of great battles, great deeds and great despair, comes this story of one woman fighting back against the Gods. This series brings Snyder's "daring & spectacular vision" of ancient Norse mythology to life on screen. Featuring the voices of Sylvia Hoeks, Stuart Martin, Pilou Asbaek, John Noble, Paterson Joseph, Rahul Kohli, Jamie Clayton, Peter Stormare, Kristopher Hivju, Jamie Chung, Lauren Cohan, & Corey Stoll. Snyder adds: "My imagination was always really sparked by the Norse gods – Thor, Odin, ...

"The only thing here for you is death." "Then let it claim me!" Netflix has debuted the main official trailer for the animated series Twilight of the Gods, the latest Zack Snyder creation for Netflix. This finally drops on Netflix in a few weeks. Inspired by Norse mythology, the Twilight of the Gods refers events that led to the destruction of Midgard and Asgard, then the death of most of the Æsir and Vanir gods in an ultimate battle against evil, the forces of nature and the Giants. From Stone Quarry Animation working with Xilam Animation. Set in a mythical world of great battles, great deeds and great despair, comes this story of one woman fighting back against the Gods. This series brings Snyder's "daring & spectacular vision" of ancient Norse mythology to life on screen. Featuring the voices of Sylvia Hoeks, Stuart Martin, Pilou Asbaek, John Noble, Paterson Joseph, Rahul Kohli, Jamie Clayton, Peter Stormare, Kristopher Hivju, Jamie Chung, Lauren Cohan, & Corey Stoll. Snyder adds: "My imagination was always really sparked by the Norse gods – Thor, Odin, an adventure story about love & redemption & revenge set in this amazing landscape. It just really made me want to dig in and get involved." This looks entertaining as hell! Let's rock. // Continue Reading ›

"What happened to staying true to who you are?" Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the official trailer for The Fire Inside, formerly known as Flint Strong, telling the story of boxer Claressa Shields as trains to box in the 2012 Summer Olympics. This recently premiered at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival this fall, and it will open in theaters on Christmas Day in December at the end of this year. "To change everything, she gave everything." The Fire Inside is story of Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, a boxer from Flint, Michigan who trained to become the first woman in her country's history to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport. It's based on the documentary called T-Rex, and features a screenplay written by Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins. It's directed by cinematographer Rachel Morrison. Ryan Destiny as Claressa, Brian Tyree Henry as her trainer Jason Crutchfield, with Oluniké Adeliyi and De'Adre Aziza. TIFF says: "Destiny gives a stunning performance as Shields, weaving between grounded and intense as she tries to shake off her precarious reality." This looks like your standard ...

"What happened to staying true to who you are?" Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the official trailer for The Fire Inside, formerly known as Flint Strong, telling the story of boxer Claressa Shields as trains to box in the 2012 Summer Olympics. This recently premiered at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival this fall, and it will open in theaters on Christmas Day in December at the end of this year. "To change everything, she gave everything." The Fire Inside is story of Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, a boxer from Flint, Michigan who trained to become the first woman in her country's history to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport. It's based on the documentary called T-Rex, and features a screenplay written by Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins. It's directed by cinematographer Rachel Morrison. Ryan Destiny as Claressa, Brian Tyree Henry as her trainer Jason Crutchfield, with Oluniké Adeliyi and De'Adre Aziza. TIFF says: "Destiny gives a stunning performance as Shields, weaving between grounded and intense as she tries to shake off her precarious reality." This looks like your standard underdog sports biopic with some Flint pride thrown in. 🥊 // Continue Reading ›

"If we don't fight back, they'll come for us eventually." Warner Bros has revealed an official trailer for a modern horror remake of 'Salem's Lot, from the Stephen King story of the same name. The novel was first published in 1975, and it was made into a movie in 1979, starring David Soul as Ben Mears. This new remake or re-adaptation will be skipping theaters and going direct-to-streaming, playing on Max starting in October in time for horror season. Author Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem's Lot in search of inspiration for his next book only to discover his hometown is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire. The title is a shortening of Jerusalem's Lot to just 'Salem's Lot, hence the two apostrophes. This new update stars Lewis Pullman as Ben Mears, with Makenzie Leigh, Bill Camp, Pilou Asbæk, Alfre Woodard, and William Sadler. This looks a bit like the recent It films mashed up with the classic Salem's Lot story, though I'm not sure if it'll be any good. Why are they sending this film ...

"If we don't fight back, they'll come for us eventually." Warner Bros has revealed an official trailer for a modern horror remake of 'Salem's Lot, from the Stephen King story of the same name. The novel was first published in 1975, and it was made into a movie in 1979, starring David Soul as Ben Mears. This new remake or re-adaptation will be skipping theaters and going direct-to-streaming, playing on Max starting in October in time for horror season. Author Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem's Lot in search of inspiration for his next book only to discover his hometown is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire. The title is a shortening of Jerusalem's Lot to just 'Salem's Lot, hence the two apostrophes. This new update stars Lewis Pullman as Ben Mears, with Makenzie Leigh, Bill Camp, Pilou Asbæk, Alfre Woodard, and William Sadler. This looks a bit like the recent It films mashed up with the classic Salem's Lot story, though I'm not sure if it'll be any good. Why are they sending this film directly to Max? What do you think? // Continue Reading ›

"In this house there are secrets... In this house there are unimaginable acts... In this house there is a..." 👻 Ghost? Neon has unveiled a second eerie teaser trailer for Steven Soderbergh's ghost story film Presence. This film originally premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and is one of the best horror films from this fest, a fascinating shot-in-one-location thriller about a family that moves into a very nice house. Neon has now confirmed that the film will open in limited theaters in January 2025 early next year - it's worth the wait. A family moves into a suburban house and becomes convinced they’re not alone. The rest of the story must not be spoiled - wait until you watch it in theaters. Presence stars Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, Julia Fox, Eddy Maday, and West Mulholland. Stay tuned for more... It's a smart film with a smooth camera following a ghost that drifts around this house with a not-that-scary but also very-scary (once it gets going) supernatural story that involves the two kids. This teaser is similar ...

"In this house there are secrets... In this house there are unimaginable acts... In this house there is a..." 👻 Ghost? Neon has unveiled a second eerie teaser trailer for Steven Soderbergh's ghost story film Presence. This film originally premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and is one of the best horror films from this fest, a fascinating shot-in-one-location thriller about a family that moves into a very nice house. Neon has now confirmed that the film will open in limited theaters in January 2025 early next year - it's worth the wait. A family moves into a suburban house and becomes convinced they’re not alone. The rest of the story must not be spoiled - wait until you watch it in theaters. Presence stars Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, Julia Fox, Eddy Maday, and West Mulholland. Stay tuned for more... It's a smart film with a smooth camera following a ghost that drifts around this house with a not-that-scary but also very-scary (once it gets going) supernatural story that involves the two kids. This teaser is similar to the first one, showing just one mysterious shot of the house following it from above right to the front door. So ominous... // Continue Reading ›

"I am Ivan's wife!!" Universal UK has revealed another official international trailer for Anora, the beloved Palme d'Or winner from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, the latest film from acclaimed American filmmaker Sean Baker (of Tangerine, The Florida Project, Red Rocket). This just played at TIFF and everyone loved it there, too. Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn who works nightly as a stripper in Manhattan, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and then impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch named Vanya (aka Ivan). Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled. So begins 24 hours of stressful NYC mayhem as hired goons pick her up and try to find Ivan. Mikey Madison stars as Ani as one of this year's big breakouts, along with Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, and Vache Tovmasyan. My quote is again in this trailer (from my review) same as it was in the other official US trailer. This is going end ...

"I am Ivan's wife!!" Universal UK has revealed another official international trailer for Anora, the beloved Palme d'Or winner from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, the latest film from acclaimed American filmmaker Sean Baker (of Tangerine, The Florida Project, Red Rocket). This just played at TIFF and everyone loved it there, too. Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn who works nightly as a stripper in Manhattan, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and then impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch named Vanya (aka Ivan). Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled. So begins 24 hours of stressful NYC mayhem as hired goons pick her up and try to find Ivan. Mikey Madison stars as Ani as one of this year's big breakouts, along with Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, and Vache Tovmasyan. My quote is again in this trailer (from my review) same as it was in the other official US trailer. This is going end up being loved as one of the very best films of 2024 and I'm happy to be a part of it. Go see this when it hits theaters this fall. // Continue Reading ›

"I'm a mess!" "No you're not!" Ahaha listen to the monster! Vertical has unveiled the official trailer for an original horror comedy musical called Your Monster, created by the filmmaker Caroline Lindy. This first premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year in the Midnight section, earning some rave reviews (I saw it there - it's a very good time!). After her life falls apart, soft-spoken actor Laura Franco finds her voice again when she meets a terrifying, yet weirdly charming Monster living in her closet. A romantic-comedy-horror film about falling in love with your inner rage. The monster is an actual giant, hairy, big guy kind of like a live-action Beast from Beauty and the Beast. But he's also just a metaphor for her "inner rage" – or maybe he really is real? Watch the film and find out. Your Monster stars Melissa Barrera as Laura, with Tommy Dewey as the beast, and Edmund Donovan, Kayla Foster, Meghann Fahy, Brandon Victor Dixon, Ike Ufomadu, and Lana Young. This trailer hides the whole musical side of it - there's ...

"I'm a mess!" "No you're not!" Ahaha listen to the monster! Vertical has unveiled the official trailer for an original horror comedy musical called Your Monster, created by the filmmaker Caroline Lindy. This first premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year in the Midnight section, earning some rave reviews (I saw it there - it's a very good time!). After her life falls apart, soft-spoken actor Laura Franco finds her voice again when she meets a terrifying, yet weirdly charming Monster living in her closet. A romantic-comedy-horror film about falling in love with your inner rage. The monster is an actual giant, hairy, big guy kind of like a live-action Beast from Beauty and the Beast. But he's also just a metaphor for her "inner rage" – or maybe he really is real? Watch the film and find out. Your Monster stars Melissa Barrera as Laura, with Tommy Dewey as the beast, and Edmund Donovan, Kayla Foster, Meghann Fahy, Brandon Victor Dixon, Ike Ufomadu, and Lana Young. This trailer hides the whole musical side of it - there's a few clever songs. The monster's makeup & FX are terrific, though. This entire dark comedy is worth a watch. // Continue Reading ›

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Preview:‘The Bear,’ ‘Shogun’ and ‘Baby Reindeer were among the big winners at the 2024 Emmys‘Hacks’ was a surprise winner.Dan and Eugene Levy hosted the night.It might have been the second Emmys of 2024 (thanks to the strike-delayed first landing in January of this year), but otherwise it was business as usual for the TV Academy’s awards show.

Opening in theaters on September 13th, ‘Speak No Evil’ takes on the basic concept of a 2022 Danish chiller that has a shocking, politically charged and pitch-black ending and re-imagines it for American audiences in a way that still works.

Preview:Jon Bernthal and Pablo Schreiber are the latest recruits for ‘His & Hers’.Tessa Thompson is starring and executive producing.Netflix is backing the limited series.Murder mysteries continue to be all the rage for streamers in general and Netflix in particular.

Opening in select theaters and on digital September 13th is the new thriller ‘Here After’, which was directed by Robert Salerno (‘Smile’) and stars Connie Britton (‘The White Lotus’ and ‘Friday Night Lights’), Freya Hannan-Mills (‘The Cuckoo’), and Giovanni Cirfiera (‘Ford v Ferrari’).

Preview:Shailene Woodley will play singer Janis Joplin in a new movie.She’s also producing the film.The biopic is benefitting from a $2.5 million tax credit handed out by California.Given her albeit tragically short-lived but storied contribution to the world of music, it’s shocking that no-one has been able to bring a movie about Janis Joplin to screens yet.

Preview:Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Tom Hardy will appear in ‘Blood on Snow’.It adapts Jo Nesbø’s 2015 novel.‘Beasts of No Nation’s Cary Joji Fukunaga is in the director’s chair.Novelist Jo Nesbø’s work has been a frequent source for movies and TV series during the last decade in particular.

Opening in theaters on September 13th is the new action-comedy ‘The Killer’s Game’, which was directed by J.J. Perry (‘Day Shift’).The film stars Dave Bautista (‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’), Sofia Boutella (‘Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver’), Terry Crews (‘Deadpool 2’), Pom Klementieff (‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’), Scott Adkins (‘John Wick: Chapter 4’), and Oscar-winner Sir Ben Kinsley (‘Ghadhi’ and ‘Iron Man 3’).

Preview:Beyond Fest is back in Los Angeles for its 12 year later this month.‘Salem’s Lot,’ ‘The Brutalist’ and more will receive premieres.Filmmakers including Sam Raimi, Shane Black and more will present retrospectives.

Launching on HBO and Max with its first episode on September 19th, ‘The Penguin’ marks the first (and so far only) series to continue the story of Matt Reeves’ 2022 superhero movie ‘The Batman.

Preview:Michael B. Jordan is directing and starring in ‘The Thomas Crown Affair.’It’ll mark his second time directing following ‘Creed III.’Amazon MGM Studios will release the movie worldwide.