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Makaya McCraven Wed 10/1 at Thalia Hall

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Maruja Tue 9/30 at Thalia Hall

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Mei Ehara Tue 9/30 at Empty Bottle

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Closed Casket Sun 9/28 at Bookclub

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Blessed Madonna Sat 9/27 at Smart Bar

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Minami Deutsch Fri 9/26 at Empty Bottle

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Focaccia Mama does not believe in small portions. This she picked up from her Momma Francesca, who came from the Sicilian town of Caccamo, perched on the cliffs above Palermo. She, in turn, absorbed it from Nonna Nicasia, the grandmother of Gabriella Mazzarisi. This was demonstrated each November, when Mazzarisi, the aforementioned Matriarch of Italian […]

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Lavina Jadhwani built what was by any measure an admirable career on Chicago stages and beyond. Locally, she directed for a range of companies large and small, including Silk Road Rising (now Silk Road Cultural Center), Writers Theatre, Oak Park Festival Theatre, and Rasaka Theatre Company. Nationally, her productions could be seen at Oregon Shakespeare […]

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I’ve seen hundreds of concerts, maybe thousands, and one of my favorites of all time was this past summer: Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass played the Harris Theater on their first tour in 35 years, celebrating the 60th anniversary of their album Whipped Cream & Other Delights. Still spry at 90, Alpert danced and […]

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“Dusk" through 10/25 at Patron

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Kanye West’s May 2012 remix of Chief Keef’s “I Don’t Like” featured Pusha T, Jadakiss, and Big Sean, and it helped catapult drill from Chicago’s streets to the mainstream. Heavyweights such as Rick Ross, Chris Brown, and T.I. soon followed with their own versions.  Only one remix, though, had Sosa himself in the video: the […]

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Ashland Avenue, through 10/12 at Goodman Theatre

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey in wide release in theaters

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Riefenstahl opens Fri 9/19 at the Siskel Film Center

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If you’ve ever watched CBS News on channel 2 and heard fantastic local music during a broadcast, it’s likely been the doing of director Mauricio Reyes—he has one of the best ears of any media worker in the city, and this wolf isn’t just saying that because he’s a friend. Earlier this summer, he also […]

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Chicago Reader Volume 54, No. 50. September 18, 2025.

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) impact every community, with devastating effects. In 2020, the Illinois Lottery launched a specialty Instant Lottery ticket called The End of Alzheimer’s Begins With Me, designating 100 percent of its profits to the Alzheimer’s Association, Illinois Chapter. In 2024, the Illinois Lottery expanded this commitment with the launch of […]

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TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix, through 10/12, Theo at Howard Street Theatre, Evanston

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The Seagull, through 9/27, Instrumental Theatre Company at Berger Park Cultural Center

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Rabbits in Their Pockets, through 10/5, Lifeline Theatre

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Ghost Fetus, through 9/27 at Trap Door Theatre

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The First Lady of Television, through 10/12, Northlight Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

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The Reeling LGBTQ+ International Film Festival has returned, and as one might expect, there’s quite a bit to say in a time when queer communities are being subjected to vicious attacks that seek to strip people of not only hard-fought rights, but also personhood itself. It’s hardly a surprise that a common theme in many […]

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Abby Paj Tries to Stay Alive, through 10/4 at Neo-Futurist Theater

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The Moviegoer is the diary of a local film buff, collecting the best of what Chicago’s independent and underground film scene has to offer. I’ve never thought much about the concept of the matinee; it’s the French word for “morning,” but in our language it denotes “a musical or dramatic performance or social or public […]

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There’s a new frontier in digital intimacy, and it isn’t happening on dating apps or in sex clubs, it’s happening in chat windows, with AI characters that never sleep, never judge, and are always ready to talk dirty. These AI hentai chat platforms promise a fantasy playground where you can freely customize not just your […]

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There are two things I love in this world: drag and food. Unfortunately, not all drag bar food is created equal. I’ve never had bad food at a show, but there are places that certainly leave something to be desired. Not Hamburger Mary’s. Five years after their pandemic shuttering, the iconic drag restaurant is back […]

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This story was published by the Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its newsletters here. Last month, Raquel heard a knock on her front door. Because she wasn’t expecting company—and her security camera wasn’t working—she worried it might be U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. “I’m scared to […]

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Alessandra Norman is constantly rearranging the lighting in her East Pilsen apartment, which doubles as her studio. It makes sense—filled as it is with lamps of the artist’s making: Some are large, some small, some are hanging or mounted on the wall, others are more like floor sculptures. All are gorgeously designed and impeccably executed.  […]

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‘The days of romantic ink and parchment love letters are long gone, and digital seduction has become all the rage. Why wax poetic when you can hammer out a few crass lines and toss in some dubious emojis? Whether we like it or not, sexting has become a widespread and normalized part of modern communication, […]

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Gangsta Baby, through 10/5 at Open Space Arts

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This story was copublished with Unraveled. Less than one week into President Donald Trump’s surge of deportation arrests in Chicago, an immigration agent shot and killed a man during a traffic stop on a near suburban street Friday morning.  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) identified the man as Silverio Villegas González, confirmed by the […]

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“Sacred Containers: Capsules, Conduits, and Other Stories" through 10/9 at Chicago Artists Coalition

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"Pure Moods” through 9/28 at Junior.

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Silkworm Tue 9/23 at Chop Shop, Wed 9/14 and Thu 9/25 at Sleeping Village

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Haru Nemuri Sun 9/21 at Chop Shop

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Wardruna Sat 9/20 at Auditorium Theatre

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Menace4Hire Sat 9/20 at Ramova Loft

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Sextile Fri 9/19 at Outset

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Che Fri 9/19 at the Vic Theatre

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Die Spitz Thu 9/18 at Salt Shed Fairgrounds

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“Frente a la vida/Facing Life" through 2/21/26 at Poetry Foundation

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Many of his fans don’t realize that Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest champion Patrick “Deep Dish” Bertoletti is a professional tweezer-slinging chef. Likewise, few recognize that John “Thin Crust” Carruthers of Crust Fund Pizza is an encased meats champion in his own right. But mark me: The world will bend the knee this September […]

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The History of Sound in limited release in theaters

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The Conjuring: Last Rites in wide release in theaters

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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. This weekend, President Donald Trump posted to social media an AI-rendered photo of himself as Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore from Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now (1979) with helicopters shown flying away from […]

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The Long Walk in wide release in theaters

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The walls of Jay Villalobos’s apartment are lined with posters of old films. Alberto Isaac’s Tívoli (1974), Federico Curiel’s Las vampiras (1969), and Mario Hernández’s El mexicano (1977) stand out with their striking, pulpy artwork, a sight seldom seen in film posters anymore beyond occasional homage. A filmmaker and festival curator herself, Villalobos, 24, says […]

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“Our normal waking consciousness is but one special type of consciousness, while around it, parted from it by the flimsiest screens, there lie potential forms of consciousness entirely different.” At a few points in Michael Almereyda and Courtney Stephens’s John Lilly and the Earth Coincidence Control Office (2025), the documentary’s subject quotes these words, written […]

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Mother Aomjai wants to comfort your longing with noodles. That is, if you grew up in Thailand. But even if you weren’t raised in Bangkok like she was, she wants to transport you there, as if you’re perched on a plastic chair in the street, hunched over a steaming bowl of blood-thickened boat noodles; or […]

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On page 14 of this issue, my colleague Shira Friedman-Parks writes about an Art Institute retrospective exhibition called “Elizabeth Catlett: ‘A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies.’” Catlett was an innovative printmaker, sculptor, and painter who made art from the 1940s until her death in 2012. She split her time between the U.S. […]

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On August 17, Magic Feifei and Isaac Duan performed a marriage ceremony at Shanghai Seminary. In between two rows of chairs and flags—of the U.S. and of China—and in front of a tropical backdrop, each artist read their vows to another couple, and in return, the other couple read their own back. Underneath the division […]

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Elizabeth Catlett: “A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies” through 1/4 at the Art Institute of Chicago

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The world of adult cam sites has evolved significantly in recent years, offering a diverse range of platforms catering to every imaginable desire and preference. Whether you’re exploring intimate one-on-one experiences with a cam girl, interactive group chats, or engaging live performances, the options are more plentiful and exciting than ever. In 2025, the best […]

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Tranquil Aesthetics Beauty Suites1709 ½ E. 87th Street,  Available 7 days a week, by appointment(773)221-2600Instagram @tranquil_aesthetics87  Tranquility in a city is not easy to come by. Busy bodies bustling and hustling; intentionality with our time is essential. Rami Brown, the owner and founder of Tranquil Aesthetics Beauty Suites, uses her time to support other entrepreneurs […]

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Stages of Survival is an occasional series focusing on Chicago theater companies, highlighting their histories and how they’re surviving—and even thriving—in a landscape that’s become decidedly more challenging since the 2020 COVID-19 shutdown. When I talked to Raven Theatre artistic director Sarah Slight just as she was moving into that role permanently two years ago, […]

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Chicago Reader Volume 54, No. 49. September 11, 2025. Fall Theater & Arts.

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Fall is usually my favorite time of year in Chicago, but I can certainly understand if all the darkness descending around us (and I’m not just talking the shorter days) makes it hard to find the joy. Whether you’re seeking distraction or enlightenment, beauty or absurdity, or some indelible blend of all the changing colors […]

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In the project 60 wrd/min art critic, writer Lori Waxman explores how art writing can serve an expanded field of artists—including those incarcerated, trying to gain visas, working to establish themselves professionally, or just wanting feedback for a secret hobby. For this iteration, Waxman reviews a recent project by Yun Lee and Ian Kang that […]

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Things With Friends, through 10/5 at American Blues Theater

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Chipocalypse never The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday confirmed a large-scale deportation effort is underway in Chicago. The push (the DHS is calling it “Operation Midway Blitz”) will likely see hundreds of agents from Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Marshals Service, and other federal agencies flood […]

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Hot People Island, through 9/27 at the Cornservatory

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Uncle Carlos Explains, through 9/27, Subtext Theater Company at Saint Bonaventure Church

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“Freedom in Form: Richard Hunt" through 11/15 at Loyola University Museum of Art

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In 2021, emerging Chicago rapper Kaicrewsade suffered from insomnia. During his sleepless hours, he passed the time with online videos, and he especially liked to find clips of great musicians performing festival sets. As he watched, say, DMX rapping in front of a massive crowd, he started to want to put on his own fest. […]

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For the talented designers in Chicago’s fashion scene, an issue persists: How does an independent and/or emerging maker compete with global corporations spewing out fast fashion, established luxury brands, and the consumers distracted by both of them? Entrepreneur DeAnna Spoerl, 36, is making space in the Chicago market for independent designers who prioritize quality and […]

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“Bodybuilder" through 9/21 at Point Blank

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44 the Musical, through 9/21, Studebaker Theater and Come From Away, through 10/12, Paramount Theatre, Aurora

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Slow Crush Fri 9/12 at Reggies Rock Club

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Little Brother Sat 9/13 at Metro

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Simon Joyner & the Nervous Stars Tue 9/16 at Hideout

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Alex G, Nilüfer Yanya Wed 9/17 at Salt Shed Fairgrounds

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Discus Wed 9/17 at Subterranean

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Next week, we’re kicking off the theater season with our fall theater and arts preview issue. But as we look ahead to what’s next, it’s also appropriate to remember who we’ve lost. Each year, the Chicago Theater Bike Ride commemorates people in the community who died the previous year. The ride began in 2015 after […]

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Like anybody who’s written about music for a while, I get lots of messages from publicists. I don’t envy those folks; their jobs have been getting more difficult as music journalism shrinks and digital platforms change the rules. Plus I can’t even define “country trap” or “hyperpop,” so I’m hardly the best audience for most […]

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In November 2024, when Condé Nast announced the end of Chicago’s Pitchfork Music Festival, the discourse focused on the changing economic and social climate for large-scale music events and the tension between art and finance in the festival business. The Pitchfork fest had started in 2006 when the online music magazine collaborated with local promoter […]

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It’s OK to use the f-word. Food writers have avoided it for decades, but for young chefs like Maryam Khan, “fusion” isn’t a dirty word. With no exposure to the harebrained East-meets-West culinary collisions of the 80s and 90s, there’s no better descriptor for the cross-cultural cuisine that comes naturally to these children and grandchildren […]

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In the project 60 wrd/min art critic, writer Lori Waxman explores how art writing can serve an expanded field of artists—including those incarcerated, trying to gain visas, working to establish themselves professionally, or just wanting feedback for a secret hobby. For this iteration, Waxman reviews Yidi Wang’s recent solo show at the Chinese American Museum […]

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The F*ck House, through 10/12, Strawdog Theatre Company at Theater Wit

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Refracted Light, through 9/27, Eclectic Full Contact Theatre at the Edge Theater

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Tip kitten. Bucket boy. Puppy. The job of collecting tips and clothing items between numbers at a drag or burlesque show goes by many names. Some shows won’t have them; others hire people or rely on volunteers or friends in the audience to get the job done. Regardless of who does it, I truly believe […]

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Vice Is Broke streaming on Mubi

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The Thursday Murder Club streaming on Netflix

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The Roses in wide release in theaters

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Caught Stealing in wide release in theaters

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Chicago is a union town Thousands of workers gathered in the West Loop on Monday to rally for labor rights at Chicago’s annual Labor Day demonstration.  Speakers at this year’s event—one of hundreds of protests held in cities across the U.S. on Monday under the Workers Over Billionaires banner—denounced President Donald Trump’s months of attacks […]

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Chicago Reader Volume 54, No. 48. September 4, 2025.

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The Moviegoer is the diary of a local film buff, collecting the best of what Chicago’s independent and underground film scene has to offer. I was fortunate enough to grow up near several drive-ins and went almost every weekend in the summer as a kid. We’d sit on lawn chairs in the gravel, enjoying foil-wrapped […]

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Cerdito Muerto is on a discrete block of Halsted, on the eastern edge of Pilsen, just north of 18th Street. There’s no big sign, just two green lights with a large black door that leads patrons down a dark hallway to the restaurant—but don’t call it a speakeasy. “ It just gets thrown around so much […]

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“If you haven’t got enough brains to agree with me, then keep your mouth shut. From here on in, I’m answering the questions, got it?”  —Claire Quimby, Tension (1949) They say a woman’s work is never done, and that maxim is on display in 18 film noir offerings at Noir City: Chicago, playing from September […]

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After Chicago rapper, poet, and actor Mykele Deville released Maintain in 2019, he wasn’t sure he’d ever release another album. The pandemic upended his ability to make art. “So much was going on that it overwhelmed me and I couldn’t write,” he says. “What was a really healthy practice of churning out music, it just […]

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Here’s what Chicago needs: Safe, consistent, high-speed public transportation that darts around the city like a flock of spirited birds. Truly cross-neighborhood travel, where you don’t have to go downtown to transfer for every route, and buses and trains run 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Here’s what else Chicago needs: free, anonymous […]

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Suspended Time in limited release in theaters

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It ain’t over till the Focaccia Mama sings. There are three more Mondays left in this cruel summer. For me, the only sanctuary from the smothering heat domes, hurricanes of bullshit, and rising waters of associated agita over the last three months has been the patio* at Frank and Mary’s Tavern. For sure, I had […]

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Last week, during hearings on the Chicago Public Schools 2026 budget, Alderperson Nicholas Sposato offered Chicago Public Schools Interim CEO/Superintendent Macquline King an apology: “Dr. King, I just want to say to you personally, I had you all wrong. I was 100 percent wrong about you, and you’ve been a pleasant surprise to me.” King […]

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A New Brain, through 9/14, PrideArts at Hoover-Leppen Theatre at Center on Halsted

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When people reach out to Lawrence “Law” Mahone, they’re looking for mature, cinematic music videos and edits—his biggest inspiration is director and producer Hype Williams. He and his video company, Triptych Visuals, have been commissioned by a long list of hip-hop artists, among them G Herbo, Lil Durk, Lil Peep, Trippie Redd, Polo G, Lil […]

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Muffed, through 9/20 at Factory Theater

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Colin Farrell has been in plenty of great movies over the past few decades, with some of his highest-rated on IMDb including The Batman and In Bruges.

Colin Farrell has been prolific as an actor for several decades at this point, but has kind of been getting better as he's gotten older, or maybe he's just been offered better roles. Maybe it's a bit of both, as the early to mid-2000s weren't lacking when it came to him working with great filmmakers, as can be seen by collaborations with Terrence Malick (The New World) and Michael Mann (Miami Vice), even if those wouldn't quite rank among the best those filmmakers have done.

Paul Rudd makes a surprise return in Only Murders in the Building Season 5, voicing the new robotic doorman L.E.S.T.R. despite his previous characters meeting bloody ends.

Only Murders in the Buildinghas a well-known and talented cast, with Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez leading the series as Charles, Oliver, and Mabel. But a large part of what sets this show apart is the quirky secondary characters. Only Murders in the Building has built a reputation for its guest stars, with names ranging from Tina Fey to Zach Galifianakis to Meryl Streep taking guest roles. But with the investigation constantly changing and the show's bloody premise, many don't stay around long.

Headlined by Miles Teller and Jonah Hill, War Dogs, which also features Ana de Armas, is witnessing success on the global streaming charts.

Star Ana de Armas has had a rather difficult few years; even her greatest achievement, being nominated for an Oscar, came for a performance in perhaps the most divisive film in recent memory, Blonde. A few months ago, she got her first real shot at headlining a franchise of her own, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. But the movie flopped at the box office, grossing $130 million worldwide against a reported budget of $90 million. Her latest release, Eden, was an even bigger bomb; the movie barely made $2 million against a budget of $50 million. The last time that de Armas was facing such an uphill climb was over a decade ago, when she appeared in director Todd Phillips' War Dogs, which made an instant impression on Netflix's global charts following its debut in South America recently.

Avengers: Doomsday has reportedly wrapped filming, even as stars like Pedro Pascal condemn Disney for the ongoing controversy involving Jimmy Kimmel.

Despite ongoing controversy surrounding Disney’s firing of Jimmy Kimmel, Marvel’s biggest movie since Spider-Man: No Way Home and possibly even Avengers: Endgame, just got a major update. Several cast and crew members involved with the movie have confirmed that Avengers: Doomsdayhas wrapped filming ahead of its December 18 release date. This gives the film roughly 15 months of post-production to make sure the VFX are as sharp as possible to avoid one of the most common complaints about the MCU in the Multiverse Saga. Stephen McFeely and Michael Waldron co-wrote the script for Avengers: Doomsday with Anthony and Joe Russo directing.

Clint Eastwood's final starring role came in The Mule, which is witnessing success on the global streaming charts. Find out more here.

The legendary Clint Eastwood's decades-long partnership with Warner Bros. has resulted in some genuine classics. It has also produced major blockbusters such as Gran Torino and American Sniper. But one of Eastwood's most underrated dramas of the last few years is both a box office and critical hit. The Mule debuted theatrically in 2018, earned a truck-load of money, but didn't quite have the sort of cultural impact that Gran Torino did a decade prior. Both movies shared similar themes, and were written by Nick Schenk. However, The Mule became an instant hit on Netflix's global charts following its debut in South America recently.

Veterans like Stellan Skarsgård and long-overdue stars like Jennifer Lopez have the chance to earn their first Oscar nods in 2026, and I hope they do.

The 2025-2026 awards season is just starting, but already we have a slew of promising contenders hoping to make their mark and eventually earn that coveted Oscar nomination come January. Every year, many worthy performances find themselves snubbed by the Academy — it's pretty much inevitable, considering each category only has five slots. Still, that means many worthwhile actors have gone their entire careers without earning Oscar recognition.

From their 1969 debut to Untitled aka Led Zeppelin IV, we've definitively ranked every album by rock giants Led Zeppelin.

Every rock fan has heard of Led Zeppelin, and that's probably not going to change any time soon. While music evolves with every generation, there will always be a sizable group to remind us of Zeppelin's greatness. They weren't just about rocking out and playing the blues, of course; they had lots of softer material, and they had a fair amount of experimental stuff, too. Some of it didn't work, but a lot of it did. Many of Zeppelin's tracks are considered classics, as they should be. Likewise, the four men who comprised this band (frontman Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, drummer John Bonham, and bassist John Paul Jones) are considered among the greatest rock musicians of their respective instruments.

Showrunner Matthew B. Roberts discusses Outlander: Blood of My Blood, testing Ellen's virtue, Julia and Henry's reunion, and the season finale.

[Editor's note: The following contains major spoilers for Episode 8 of Outlander: Blood of My Blood.]

Matthew McConaughey’s wild Eastbound & Down cameo is a cult favorite, holding an 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Before Matthew McConaughey portrayed Detective Rust Cohle on True Detective—establishing him as one of the most charismatic actors in Hollywood history—he was appearing in much weirder places. One of his more underrated roles was in HBO’s cult comedy Eastbound & Down, which was as profanely hilarious as it was brilliant, and which currently sits at 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.

The trailers for Predator: Badlands have revealed Weyland-Yutani ties that could finally set up Alien vs. Predator in the right way.

ThePredator: Badlands trailer doesn’t just promise another hunt — it plants the seeds for something larger. Embedded in its imagery is the unmistakable Weyland-Yutani insignia, etched into the android’s eyes and stamped across heavy industrial machinery. The logo is a deliberate signal that the two franchises are circling back toward each other, and maybe, finally, toward an Alien versus Predator movie that actually works. The notion of Predator and Alien clashing isn’t new. Ever since 1989’s Aliens vs. Predator comic book crossover, fans have dreamed of seeing the galaxy’s most cunning hunters face off against the deadliest lifeform in science fiction.

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Although Degrassi: Whatever It Takes is the class reunion that many fans have been waiting for, don’t expect Paige Michalchuk to make an appearance. Lauren Collins, who played the mean girl with a heart of gold on Degrassi: The Next Generation, recently explained why she didn’t participate in the documentary, which recently had its world […]

Pablo Schreiber (Motor City), Zoë Chao (The Roses), Jamie Neumann (The Deuce) and Antonella Rose (A Sudden Case of Christmas) have been cast alongside lead Alison Brie in FX’s Untitled Witness Protection pilot, from writers, executive producers and showrunners Hannah Fidell and Gina Welch (Clipped). The project from FX Productions is a contemporary take on […]

Editor’s note: Andor writer Dan Gilroy just won his first Emmy for the Season 2 episode titled ‘Welcome to the Rebellion’, which featured Mon Mothma’s anti-fascism speech to the Senate [watch it below]. His Disney+ series was front of mind Thursday at Disney HQ in Burbank where the Writers Guild and more were protesting the company’s […]

Although Riverdale took a turn for the polyamorous in its 2023 finale, one cast member is dispelling speculation about their behind-the-scenes sex lives. Following KJ Apa‘s recent interview, in which he claimed the cast would “hook up with each other” while filming the CW show, his former co-star Madelaine Petsch declared she’s “never hooked up […]

EXCLUSIVE: One week after opening a major art exhibit of his paintings at the Megan Mulrooney Gallery in West Hollywood, Ronan Day-Lewis on Sunday unveils his feature directing debut Anemone in a New York Film Festival world premiere before Focus Features and Plan B launch it in theaters. I’ve seen both the artwork and the […]

Raphael Margules and J.D. Lifshitz, the principals of the buzzy genre-focused production company BoulderLight Pictures (Weapons), have been tapped to lead a new genre label for Paramount Pictures, Deadline has confirmed. This is big news for Paramount post-Skydance merger as the pair have up till recently been under a first-look deal over at New Line. […]

EXCLUSIVE: Pete Earley and Gerald Shur’s nonfiction book WitSec: Inside the Federal Witness Protection Program is being developed for TV at HBO, from Peter Chernin’s Chernin Entertainment. Justin Piasecki (Relay) and David Kob (Foundation) will serve as writers on the project. The Witsec series follows a DOJ lawyer and a hardened mob hitman, both fed […]

UPDATED, with Trump comment: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) offered some rare Republican congressional criticism of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, whose threat to ABC stations was followed by the network pulling Jimmy Kimmel’s show from its schedule. On his podcast, Cruz even compared Carr’s remarks to an intimidation tactic out of Goodfellas, and the senator even […]

In the 24 hours after ABC announced it was pulling Jimmy Kimmel’s show off the air, FCC chairman Brendan Carr has made a wave of media appearances, on CNBC, Fox News and a podcast, and he’s made more threats. On Thursday, asked by Scott Jennings what other ABC programming could come under the agency’s scrutiny, […]

EXCLUSIVE: Ben Robson (Animal Kingdom) and Heidi Engerman (Candyman) have joined season two of Netflix’s Ransom Canyon as recurring guest stars in multiple episodes. Filming is underway on season two of the romantic Western drama starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly. The show revolves around three Texas Hill Country ranching family dynasties locked in a contest […]

Conan O’Brien is a man who knows a thing or two about being in the late-night wars. The former host of Late Night and The Tonight Show addressed the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel for the first time. “The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel and the promise to silence other late-night hosts for criticizing the administration should […]

Nothing is better than being able to live freely as you are and in your own skin without persecution. In the stop-motion animated short, Two Black Boys in Paradise, directed and co-written by Baz Sells, based on the poem by award-winning writer Dean Atta, enduring love is the endgame. The film follows the blossoming relationship […]

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Anyone else notice that there seems to be more than meets the eye when it comes to Kalle in Foundation season 3? Here's a theory about what's really happening.

Anyone else notice that there seems to be more than meets the eye when it comes to Kalle in Foundation season 3? Here's a theory about what's really happening.

The football horror movie Him, starring Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers, has a big, bloody ending. We break down what it all means right here.

The football horror movie Him, starring Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers, has a big, bloody ending. We break down what it all means right here.

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey may be a romantic fantasy film, but it also pays a small homage to one of the greatest sci-fi films of all time.

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey may be a romantic fantasy film, but it also pays a small homage to one of the greatest sci-fi films of all time.

Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl is heading to theaters in October, revealing the first single from Swift's new album.

Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl is heading to theaters in October, revealing the first single from Swift's new album.

While Black Panther appears in Marvel Zombies, Marvel originally planned to include the late Chadwick Boseman's hero in a different What If...? spin-off.

While Black Panther appears in Marvel Zombies, Marvel originally planned to include the late Chadwick Boseman's hero in a different What If...? spin-off.

A Brad Pitt horror film from 2013 hasn't received a sequel (yet), but Hulu audiences are watching the original in droves.

A Brad Pitt horror film from 2013 hasn't received a sequel (yet), but Hulu audiences are watching the original in droves.

As The Batman Part II comes together, director Matt Reeves is taking a wait-and-see approach with respect to a third Batman flick starring Robert Pattinson.

As The Batman Part II comes together, director Matt Reeves is taking a wait-and-see approach with respect to a third Batman flick starring Robert Pattinson.

A big part of any musician's success relies on their performance abilities, but not all of them make for great actors. These musicians, however, absolutely do.

A big part of any musician's success relies on their performance abilities, but not all of them make for great actors. These musicians, however, absolutely do.

Predators, one of the best documentaries of the year, takes a look at the pop culture sensation To Catch a Predator and examines its dark legacy.

Predators, one of the best documentaries of the year, takes a look at the pop culture sensation To Catch a Predator and examines its dark legacy.

Tatiana Maslany, who plays She-Hulk in the MCU, has encouraged fans to cancel their Disney+ subscriptions in response to Disney suspending Jimmy Kimmel.

Tatiana Maslany, who plays She-Hulk in the MCU, has encouraged fans to cancel their Disney+ subscriptions in response to Disney suspending Jimmy Kimmel.

In Gen V, Marie has been on a very specific quest. In the first few season 2 episodes, she learns several unexpected truths, leading to a notable confrontation.

In Gen V, Marie has been on a very specific quest. In the first few season 2 episodes, she learns several unexpected truths, leading to a notable confrontation.

One pivotal scene in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey has us begging Hollywood to cast Colin Farrell in a film genre he's never done before.

One pivotal scene in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey has us begging Hollywood to cast Colin Farrell in a film genre he's never done before.

In the wake of Robert Redford's death, DC's James Gunn has ten Redford films that he recommends everyone add to their watchlists.

In the wake of Robert Redford's death, DC's James Gunn has ten Redford films that he recommends everyone add to their watchlists.

HBO has a long history of making celebrated crime series, and Stephen King has heralded the network's latest one as a work of 'nail-biting suspense.'

HBO has a long history of making celebrated crime series, and Stephen King has heralded the network's latest one as a work of 'nail-biting suspense.'

Zach McGowan's Dogknott makes for an amusing parody of Wolverine in Gen V season 2, but the Boys comics feature an even more ridiculous sendup of the X-Man.

Zach McGowan's Dogknott makes for an amusing parody of Wolverine in Gen V season 2, but the Boys comics feature an even more ridiculous sendup of the X-Man.

The fifth episode of Peacemaker season 2 exposes the second season's biggest mistake: making its characters far too powerful.

The fifth episode of Peacemaker season 2 exposes the second season's biggest mistake: making its characters far too powerful.

Jeremy Renner starred in an action horror movie that crushed it at the box office before fading into obscurity, but streaming has given it a new life.

Jeremy Renner starred in an action horror movie that crushed it at the box office before fading into obscurity, but streaming has given it a new life.

Zach Cregger has finally explained how his new Resident Evil film will fit into the continuity, and it's time to get excited.

Zach Cregger has finally explained how his new Resident Evil film will fit into the continuity, and it's time to get excited.

WB has released seven films in a row that've opened to at least $40 million at the box office, but One Battle After Another seems poised to break that streak.

WB has released seven films in a row that've opened to at least $40 million at the box office, but One Battle After Another seems poised to break that streak.

The top movies streaming on HBO Max are wildly different in tone, but both represent some of the best A24 releases of the year.

The top movies streaming on HBO Max are wildly different in tone, but both represent some of the best A24 releases of the year.

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After nearly two decades of operating independently, FSR is now for sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

You don't come here for the fishing.

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

Outbreak horror done extremely right.

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These are the best movies available on every streaming service right now.

We're at a point now in the streaming world where just about every service has a multitude of quality titles available. But while we'd like to waste numerous days watching multiple shows at a time, sometimes we get in the mood to see a quality film. With upcoming exclusives and newly licensed films, it's admittedly a little difficult to keep track of everything worth seeing on streaming nowadays.

Thanks to Tubi, fans won't have to pay a dime to see what some called "one of the best heist movies ever."

The pairing of Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham has resulted in some phenomenal movies over the last three decades. Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, and the vastly underrated action thriller Revolver are just three of their most memorable films. Yes, the two Englishmen definitely go together like bangers and mash, as is evident by one of their more recent collaborations, which was a huge hit with fans when it was released in 2021. Now, four years later, it's finally set to return to free streaming for all to enjoy.

Rob Corddry and Mary Stuart Masterson share their experiences working on 'The Senior' with Michael Chiklis, a crazy true story about a grandfather who returns to college to play football one final season.

Rob Corddry and Mary Stuart Masterson share their experiences working on 'The Senior' with Michael Chiklis, a crazy true story about a grandfather who returns to college to play football one final season.

Jude Law and Jason Bateman star in Netflix's latest crime thriller, 'Black Rabbit,' a gripping six-part miniseries.

Jude Law and Jason Bateman are two of Hollywood's most dynamic leading men, with each talented actor enjoying a decades-long career marked by numerous accolades and hits to their name. In 2025, the duo joined forces to headline the Netflix crime thriller Black Rabbit, an exciting new miniseries from Zach Baylin (King Richard) and Kate Susman that chronicles the tumultuous relationship between two estranged brothers from opposite walks of life.

From tech billionaires to global popstars, 'Only Murders in the Building' season 5 has a plethora of new suspects.

Only Murders in the Building kicked off season 5 with a three-episode debut. The season follows Charles, Oliver, and Mabel, played by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, as they investigate the death of their doorman, Lester. Although the death is ruled an accident, the appearance of a human finger leads the trio to believe that it was anything but.

'Peacemaker' Season 2 will have major consequences for the future of the DCU, series star Jennifer Holland has revealed.

Peacemaker Season 2 is already over halfway complete, but the best has yet to be released. As teased by James Gunn since before the show's premiere, the final three episodes of the long-awaited season contain some of his favorite work yet. In fact, the episodes were kept away from the press in an effort to avoid spoilers from leaking. As fans speculate major cameos are on the way, one of the show's stars confirmed that Peacemaker Season 2 will impact the DCU in a major way.

These are some of the best movies currently playing in theaters.

There's never been a better time to be a movie fan, especially if you love checking out your local movie theaters. From re-releases of classic titles to exciting big-budget spectacles, it seems as if there's always something new and exciting to stare at over a bucket of popcorn. However, with the popularity of streaming and the arrival of a huge influx of popular titles in the coming days, how are you supposed to know what the best movies in theaters are?

On the eve of shooting 'Spaceballs 2,' Josh Gad discusses the dream project coming to be, and how much he enjoyed collaborating with Kaya Scodelario on their film 'Adulthood.'

On the eve of shooting 'Spaceballs 2,' Josh Gad discusses the dream project coming to be, and how much he enjoyed collaborating with Kaya Scodelario on their film 'Adulthood.'

'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' has been pulled from the air following the host's comments regarding the Charlie Kirk assassination. Here's why that's a problem.

In a recent development, Jimmy Kimmel Live! was put on indefinite hold this week following threats by the Trump administration. While it's concerning to see ABC pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! from the air, it's hardly surprising. Trump essentially broadcast it to the world on July 18, 2025, following the news that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert would be ending next year, with the president saying on Truth Social, via The Guardian, "I hear Jimmy Kimmel is next. Has even less talent than Colbert!"

'KPop Demon Hunters' was able to TAKEDOWN one more streaming record, as a sequel and spinoff series is being developed at Netflix.

KPop Demon Hunters is still Golden! Months after its Netflix premiere, the animated hit has reached the pinnacle of Nielsen’s top 10 streaming movie charts for its tenth week straight. From August 18 through August 24, it racked up a whopping 930 million minutes of watch time (not including phone and computer views), only losing to The Addam's Family spinoff Wednesday, which earned 1.13 billion minutes that same week, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

/r/movies is the world's largest online film community, with over 37,000,000 members. Come on in and talk about movies with us!

Hi r/movies! We’re Stéphane Nazé (VFX Supervisor), Loïc Mireault (Animation Supervisor), and Kevin Sears (CG Supervisor), part of the Framestore team behind Superman's VFX. Here to answer your questions! If you want to know more about us here are our credits Stéphane Nazé: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0623408/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1 Loïc Mireault: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12787058/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1 Kevin Sears: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3010149/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_kevin%2520sears Here’s a taste of what we tackled on Superman: We collaborated closely with director James Gunn and VFX Supervisor Stéphane Ceretti to reimagine Superman’s world, not just with spectacle, but with nuance, heart, and technical innovation. -Krypto the Superdog. Inspired by James Gunn’s dog Ozu, we captured every subtle gesture, emotion, and furry leap to ensure Krypto felt like a genuine canine first, only one who happened to have superpowers. -The Fortress of Solitude: We designed the Fortress using more than 6000 reflective crystals, each one a challenge in shading, lighting, and rendering. -4D Gaussian Splatting: A first in feature film, we used 4D Gaussian Splat to create Superman’s Kryptionian parents hologram. -And also the Engineer’s nanite power suit, SupermanRobots, Lex vs Krypto fight scene and more! You can learn about our work here: https://www.framestore.com/work/superman We’ll be back today (Tuesday 8/16) at 3PM ET to answer your burning questions. In the meantime, ask away, we’re excited to dive into the murk and magic of bringing Superman to life! Ask us anything! submitted by /u/SupermanVFXAMA [link] [comments]

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Late night funny man pokes fun at authoritative head of state. Authoritative head of state has funny man disappeared. It’s as if Donald Trump watched the film on his flight to the United Kingdom, and only finished half of it, got some ideas, phoned his buddy at the FCC, but didn’t see how it ends. Hopefully he sees how it the movie ends. submitted by /u/ColdMinnesotaNights [link] [comments]

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It finally dropped! I'm so psyched the full soundtrack is out now. The Tron: Legacy soundtrack was so good and so far I've been lovingggggg this one! 'New Directive' (the 22nd track) is straight heat. Feel like I have to show off this crazy-ass 7" vinyl I got at Comic Con in honor of the full release! Where does the TRON series rank among movie soundtracks for everyone? https://preview.redd.it/4l8azt6nx5qf1.jpg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dcc905835d9c0c64efd44c3966ccc6ee70771a4a Also here are links to vinyl/cd for anyone interested: Vinyl: https://interscope.com/products/tron-ares-soundtrack-180-gram-2lp CD: https://interscope.com/products/tron-ares-soundtrack-cd submitted by /u/LocationNo1077 [link] [comments]

Alec Guinness had approximately 20 minutes of screen time in Star Wars: A New Hope, and in addition to his $150k initial salary, his 2.5% backend gross share earned him approximately $95 million by the time of his death. Are there any even more impressive examples of actors/actresses earning more money for less screen time? submitted by /u/unxpectedlyevlgenius [link] [comments]

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I've actually always enjoyed Nick Nolte as an actor but I'm not sure if he got up to much in later years. One of the last films I remember seeing him in was Three Fugitives (and I was happy to be reminded about Prince of Tides ... phew). I went in blind on Warrior, only knowing that Tom Hardy was in it and was shocked to see Nick. More shocking was how honest and sad his portrayal of Paddy Conlon was. The Casino and hotel scene were both so very different and so gut wrenching. It was hard. I know the movie wasn't necessarily about him but I thought the ending was a little too Karate Kid in the way it dismissed his demons so cleanly and simply had him looking on like a proud dad. Anyway, just finished and it's still raw and with me and thought I'd share. submitted by /u/MightyMightyMonkey [link] [comments]

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Too young to have seen A New Hope in theatres. What’s the equivalent of that for Millennials? A moment in a film that blew your mind and you will never forget. The moment that forever changed movies for you. Some that come to mind are Trinity hovering in The Matrix (though I didn’t see it in theatres sadly) or the cities folding over eachother in Inception. submitted by /u/UnderwaterDialect [link] [comments]

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I’ve been on a movie soundtrack kick lately, especially while writing. Curious what underrated or lesser-known scores you all love. Some of my recent go-tos: Under the Skin (Mica Levi), Sweet Smell of Success (Chico Hamilton), and Gone Girl (Atticus Ross & Trent Reznor). What are yours? Always looking for gems. If anyone wants to see the list I put together so far on Substack, it’s here. submitted by /u/Sorry_Manufacturer62 [link] [comments]

Hey everyone, I’m about to have a son soon and to be honest, I’m scared out of my mind. I never had a father figure growing up, so I don’t have much to look to as an example. I recently watched the new Superman movie and loved how important the dad was in his life — it really hit me hard and gave me some inspiration. I’d love some movie recommendations that show a good father and son relationship — even if it’s just the normal day-to-day stuff, or even if one of them is going through trouble. Basically, anything that can give me some ideas of what a positive father-son bond can look like. You guys always seem to come through really well with answers! Thanks! submitted by /u/GoOsTT [link] [comments]

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Now for anybody not familiar with the term ‘scene stealer’, when I say scene stealer, I mean he/she is not the MAIN character of the movie but he/she completely overshadows everybody just because of how phenomenal of an actor he/she is. Their presence although might be small, but they make a direct impact on the film This is a complicated question for any movie buff such as myself, but if I were to put a name to it, I’d 100% choose Robert Duvall. Who’s your choice? ***Edit: after going through this entire thread, I didn’t see ONE person talk shit. Not one single person start an argument. Just literally a bunch of good people talking about their favorite actors and it really made me feel quite nostalgic. First time in a while I’ve felt like the world isn’t full of hatred. Dramatic I know but..idk it’s been a while since I’ve seen a whole thread be nothing but positive vibes submitted by /u/neverleavingthewagon [link] [comments]

The actor stars alongside America Ferrera in a high-tension drama from the director Paul Greengrass that revisits the deadly 2018 Camp Fire.

A drama about the rise and fall and rise again of a founder of Tinder and Bumble suffers from some flimsiness.

This documentary by Mike Figgis about Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis” is at once expansive and intimate, and sometimes very revealing.

The director Justin Tipping narrates a sequence from his film.

In this thriller, a young quarterback is invited to train with a veteran player (Marlon Wayans) in his Texas compound. What could go wrong?

This fantastical odyssey, starring Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie, relies on the tart charm of Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

This month brings coming-of-age stories, from the directionless heroine of “The Worst Person in the World” to the abrasive film fanatic in “I Like Movies.”

The Outlaw, the Romantic, the Survivor: From the Sundance Kid to his final role, he showed different ways to be a hero onscreen.

Though he got his start under the old studio system, he remained a natural in the New Hollywood and beyond.

This month’s picks include a Lithuanian thriller, a Welsh musical, an unusual sports drama from Korea and more.

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

The “One Battle After Another” actor and the Grammy award-winning musician on trusting God, playing against type and getting lost in the music.

The director Justin Tipping narrates a scene from “HIM,” featuring Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers.

How the Sundance Film Festival set in the mountains of Utah shaped what stars (and those who emulate them) wear.

The anime movie, subtitled “Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,” contains layers of lore and impressionistic backdrops.

Set in Finland, this film explores a season of grief and growth for a girl, her father and her grandmother.

Based on a true story, this blandly inspirational tale follows a 59-year old man from Texas who rejoins his college football squad.

The art of persuasion — and the painstaking preparation for a national competition — is the focus of this moving documentary about high-school students.

This probing, troubling documentary looks at the sociological implications of the series “To Catch a Predator.”

Lucas (Tom Blyth) has just had sex with Andrew (Russell Tovey), the man he was supposed to arrest in a sting operation.

The dark comedy follows a man who suffers an identity crisis after his work at a companion-for-hire agency extinguishes his own personality.

Six years in the making, this new documentary traces Ye’s life of fame and fall from grace.

A drama about a Palestinian boy who sneaks into Israel won the top prize at Israel’s version of the Oscars. The country’s culture minister called the ceremony “shameful.”

“It Was Just an Accident,” the Palme d’Or winner, will be eligible for best international feature. Its director criticized the selection process by nondemocratic countries.

In a memorable 1962 episode of “The Twilight Zone,” the actor, still in his early 20s, played the most charming emissary of the afterlife imaginable.

The distinctive villain inspired performers across the globe almost instantly. No one’s waiting for Halloween.

Though the two leading men starred in only two films together, their collaborations led to a lifelong friendship that had its prickly moments.

Named the year’s “new star” at the 1954 Golden Globes, she appeared alongside the biggest names of her time. She later embarked on a long career in television.

Reluctant to focus on style or his looks, Mr. Redford nevertheless became the embodiment of an enduring aesthetic.

His knowledge of the ways cameras and media create narratives helped him redirect those stories in service of larger causes like environmentalism.

His roles brought him to the screen as a Depression-era con man, a governor’s son and the journalist Bob Woodward. He also took to the director’s chair. Here are some of Redford’s career highlights.

The Oscar-winning director, who preferred life away from Hollywood, was once a sex symbol and later an activist who used his celebrity to draw attention to the environment.

He made serious topics like grief and political corruption resonate with the masses, in no small part because of his own star power.

A star since he was teenager, Hawke left our critic cold for several movies. But as he grew as an actor, his performances won her over.

Her casting in the forthcoming “Kiss of the Spider Woman” underscores how her best onscreen work has always been informed by what’s happening offscreen.

The writer-director made hit after hit movie, until he didn’t. But he doesn’t let it get him down.

“My mom said, ‘You can have the album or you can see them in concert,’” the actor said. “I said, ‘Well, the album is forever and the girls will ruin the concert with their screaming.’”

The author “isn’t shy about his opinions,” as one director put it. But he gives filmmakers a wide berth and they have to decide what to put onscreen.

Have you ever seen Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler” set in the 1950s with a biracial star in a lesbian love triangle? In this new film adaptation, you will.

The realities surrounding the league and the pressures athletes face make the sport ripe for the frightfest “HIM,” its makers say.

For his new take on the classic tale, del Toro aimed to defy expectations. He envisioned the creature as a thing of beauty and a work of art.

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It’s one thing to be naturally as charismatic and magnetic as Cardi B — her testimony during last month’s assault lawsuit was as compulsively entertaining as any binge watch — yet it’s another to marry it to skill. It’s been eight years since the rapper left smoking stiletto prints in her wake with her titanic […]

Walmart is continuing to make its way into the streaming space. The retailer is expanding its five-year-old Walmart+ program with a new entertainment twist: members can now choose between Peacock Premium or Paramount+ Essential, included at no additional cost with their annual or monthly membership. The move places Walmart+ squarely in the middle of the […]

A “Gabby’s Dollhouse” video game has launched based on the popular Netflix children’s series and its upcoming movie from DreamWorks. Available Friday across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and PC through Steam and the Microsoft Store, the game is titled “Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party.” Per Universal […]

What would Barbara Walters think if she were around to watch “The View” this week? When she was leading the daily roundtable at the venerable panel show she created, Walters leaned into the news, even when it hurt. To wit: When her star hire, Rosie O’Donnell, got into a feud with Walters’ longtime friend, Donald […]

Sen. Ted Cruz warned Friday that conservatives would come to regret using state power to silence Jimmy Kimmel, saying that such power will be turned against them in a future Democratic administration. Appearing on his podcast, “Verdict with Ted Cruz,” the Republican senator said he “hates what Kimmel said” and he is “thrilled that he […]

Microsoft’s Xbox announced Friday it will again be raising the price of its gaming consoles in the United States “due to changes in the macroeconomic environment,” marking the second hike of 2025. As of Oct. 3, the recommended retail price for an Xbox Series X will now be $649.99 and for a Series S 1TB […]

Lola Young burst onto the scene with the viral anti-anthem “Messy,” a forceful single that felt like reading through someone’s unfiltered notes app at 3 a.m. “I’m not skinny, and I pull a Britney every other week,” she howls. “But cut me some slack, who do you want me to be?” It was a question, […]

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The Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival has unveiled this year’s lineup, set to take place Nov. 3–9 for its 27th year in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.  This year’s lineup will include titles such as “The Choral” starring Ralph Fiennes, “The Best You Can” with Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick and Ray Romano, “The Inside” featuring Guy Pearce, “Fantasy […]

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McEric interviews stars Josh Duhamel and Jeremy Ray Taylor as well as writer/director Allan Ungar for the new action-comedy LONDON CALLING.

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Josh Duhamel has reteamed with BANDIT director Allan Ungar for the new action-comedy LONDON CALLING. Ungar, retooling a script by Omer Levin Meneske and Quinn Wolfe, humanizes Duhamel’s character and finds comedy in the absurdity of violence and perceptions of masculinity. “After fleeing from a job gone wrong, a down-on-his-luck hit man must babysit the son of a crime boss and show him how to become a man.” Jeremy Ray Taylor of IT fame plays the son in question, Julian, whose father is played with acerbic and spiteful glee by Rick Hoffman. Rounding out the cast are big dogs Arnold Vosloo (THE MUMMY) and Aidan Gillen (“Game of Thrones”).
 

 
LONDON CALLING pulls off the rare hat trick of offering an action comedy that’s actually funny. When we first meet Tommy Ward he is shrouded in mystery, stalking a decadent club like a knockoff John Wick. We see all the impressive cloak-and-dagger of a seedy underworld and we’re intrigued. Unfortunately the job goes awry and Tommy is forced to flee London, with little else than the briefest of goodbyes to his son, for his homeland of the United States of America. Los Angeles, to be precise, where he subsists on minor hit jobs for the despicable Benson (Hoffman). Benson reviles everyone around him, from his mail-order bride to his sensitive son, Julian (Taylor). Envious of Ward’s effortless cool and natural masculinity, Benson pairs Ward with Julian in an effort to help the boy become a man.

This film really works for its two

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Eric McClanahan speaks with TRAUMATIKA filmmakers Pierre Tsigaridis and Maxime Rancon

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Horror films are a mixed bag - some make an indelible mark on the landscape while others are here and gone before anyone has made an effort to notice. A good idea, great execution, and ambitious marketing allow many to rise above the din and grab audiences by the throat. Such is the case with TRAUMATIKA.

Online trailers warn that “This is not a movie you see, it’s a movie you survive.” Having seen this film, I would agree to a certain extent. TRAUMATIKA does a lot of things right, but I have a few insignificant gripes with it, as well. Let’s start with its strengths.
 
TRAUMATIKA builds tension by the inches. Slow POV camerawork, complete with blinking, puts the audience in the front seat of fear. The film is impeccably shot with long, sustained instances of hair-raising suspense and explosive scenes of violence and terror. It’s a visceral experience that will delight many hardcore horror fans and certainly marks the emergence of brash new voices in horror.
 
My main grievance is with the scope of the film. It’s several stories crammed into one, and I got the idea that it might’ve worked better as an anthology than a single narrative. The film begins in 1910, then 2003, then a year prior, then 20 years later. So much horror and terror are unleashed throughout time but through such disparate antagonists that one is left to wonder which movie to refer to when honing in on a particular victory or loss.
 
TRAUMATIKA comes to us

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McEric chats with writer/director about the brand new THE TOXIC AVENGER film releasing this weekend as well as original Toxie creator Lloyd Kaufman

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Some films should never be remade - we’re all looking at you, THE PRINCESS BRIDE. When I first broke the news on this site that Legendary Pictures had acquired the rights to reboot THE TOXIC AVENGER, I pretty much felt that adage applied here, as well. The original TOXIC AVENGER is a singular film experience firmly rooted in its time and punk rock sensibilities. Created by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz, THE TOXIC AVENGER of 1984 tells the story of Melvin Ferd, a sex-crazed nerd at a sports club who endures bullying at the hands of some truly repugnant scumbags. When one of their pranks goes too far and finds Melvin face down in a barrel of toxic waste, he emerges as a hulking monster. Through some hamfisted exposition we learn that he has been imbued with a barometer for evil that compels him to eradicate villains. The rest of the film is a blood-soaked tale of vengeance and violence that pushes the limits of good taste and good filmmaking.
 
Troma Entertainment, the studio behind THE TOXIC AVENGER, specialized in B-movies that championed unorthodox stories, practical effects, nudity, profanity, and hyper-violence. Herz and Kaufman were pioneers in stateside films that echoed the influences of early Peter Jackson and Italian Giallo filmmaking. When news broke that a major American studio was remaking this wholly original time capsule of superhero schlock, many were concerned. None more than the original creator, Lloyd Kaufman. I got to chat with the GOAT a few weeks ago

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Great wonderful Marvel film

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Hey folks, Harry here...  Been a while since I last was here.   Life has been good, directed a version of Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS for stage successfully, and well...  Took the family to check out the new FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS.
Now that was a spectacular film.   We drove to Lawton, Oklahoma to check it out at the Patriot IMAX theater there.  The Handicap seating was about 5 rows up from the bottom of the auditorium, which had us beholding an immense screen that filled our entire field of vision.  Now, going into this flick, I understood a lot of what I'd be seeing.   I knew it was taking place in the so-called Jack Kirby universe of 828, based upon Kirby's birthday.  However, I also understood that what we were going to see was really a loving tribute to the 1960's and 70's Science Fiction universe.   Having seen Matt Shankman say the words "Kubrick meets Kirby"
KUBRICK MEETS KIRBY regarding a FANTASTIC FOUR movie is a bold glove to throw down.   It makes one seriously contemplate Kubrick meets Kirby, which actually happened with Jack Kirby adapted 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY in a truly mind-blowing comic book adaptation.   Seek it out!   But while the film is an absolute blast, that I truly love...   I wish it truly would've honored Jack Kirby by delving even deeper into his imagination wiht the FANTASTIC FOUR.
I've had friends and my wife gripe to me about Sue Storm's over-powering of

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McEric chats with Kris Collins (KallMeKris), Celina Myers (CelinaSpookyBoo), and Jason-Christopher Mayer about their new movie HOUSE ON EDEN in theaters July 25, 2025.

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Found footage horror is a trope that is riddled with far more misses than hits. A few stand above the rest, but more often we get left with something like DEVON - an experiment in indulgence that leaves its viewers wondering what they might have done to deserve such a slap-in-the-face. 
 
As access to cameras and editing software has become more prevalent, more and more people are making content. Note I didn’t say “films.” Content creators are the new zeitgeist - a movement of User-Generated-Content that brings your friends and neighbors closer to your face while we all collapse deeper within ourselves. Some of these content creators are breaking the limitations of the phone screen and branching out to the cineplexes, to varying degrees of success.
 
If you survived the Pandemic then you likely know who Kris Collins is. Perhaps not by name, but you’ve almost certainly seen one of her many characters come across your TikTok feed, YouTube Shorts, or Instagram Reels. Kris rose to fame through TikTok in 2020 with light comedy and relatability as KallMeKris. Like many content creators who rocketed to fame quickly, she began to mingle in creator-circles, forging a friendship with Celina Myers, aka CelinaSpookyBoo. Celina’s content began as dad jokes, evolving into all manner of relatable antics and occasional cringe comedy. These two joined forces with Spooky AF Productions, a legitimate ghost hunting channel along with creators Sam and Colby. 
 
Eventually the idea came to make a film based on these ghost hunting expeditions, mirroring the

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SORRY BABY Thoughtfully Explores Trauma's Aftermath

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Hey friends. Barbarella here after being enthralled with Sorry, Baby, a thoughtfully told story about the enduring effects of trauma. In theaters now, Eva Victor’s film proves both sensitive and candid. Although violence lies at the center of everything, it avoids showing any potentially triggering sequences. During the pivotal event that takes place within a house, the camera remains outside holding a static shot on the domicile’s façade. The viewer could only imagine what occurs behind the door. The stillness of the scene provides a stark contrast to the savagery we envision happening within. This masterful decision makes the scene more powerful as we must sit with the knowledge and gravity of what we suspect occurs inside. This quiet restraint characterizes much of the film, distinguishing it from other cinematic explorations of trauma.
Much of the film proves artfully still as Agnes (Eva Victor) grapples with her life in the aftermath of the aforementioned event. While the topic is serious, it’s not an unrelenting, heavy film. Rather, it’s injected with humor and care throughout. The tale reveals the deep impact a moment in time could have on a life’s trajectory, and it shows the resilience of survivors as they struggle to find meaning, humor, and connection in the aftermath.  
Sorry, Baby relies heavily on its brilliant cast who draw out the intricacies of each moment. Naomi Ackie and Eva Victor do most of the heavy lifting, carrying the emotional heart of the film, and I can’t get enough of either. Naomi imbues Lydie

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Hercules loves Superman 2025

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

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Barbarella Finds MATERIALISTS Pointless

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

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Barbarella Adores THE LIFE OF CHUCK

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Barbarella Says Tim Robinson Makes FRIENDSHIP Fantastic!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

They are contacted by

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

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

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

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Barbarella Chats with BLOAT actors Malcolm Fuller and Sawyer Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Barbarella Dives into Conversation with FREEDIVER Director Michael John Warren!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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(Randy Holmes/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images) Comedian and podcast host Adam Carolla has been friends with Jimmy Kimmel for some time now, and recently weighed in on Kimmel’s suspension following comments he made about Charlie Kirk. What did Adam Carolla say about Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension? Carolla, who co-hosted The Man Show with Kimmel from 1999-2004, now hosts his own podcast, The Adam Carolla Show, and is known for his now mostly right-leaning views. However, Carolla characterized Kimmel’s comments as “inaccurate,” and went on to defend his longtime friend. “I think a lot of people want me to comment on it. It’s a weird thing,” Carolla said (via THR). “The right and the left are always sort of misinterpreting things. He was inaccurate about something. It wasn’t like he was necessarily attacking Charlie Kirk. He was trying to dump it on Trump and inaccurate about it.” Carolla went on to say that he knows Jimmy as a “good guy,” and said the pair still keep in touch despite their differences. .@adamcarolla reacts to the news that ABC has indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live. pic.twitter.com/ZB6bjcRwIP — The Adam Carolla Show (@AdamCarollaShow) September 18, 2025 “I know Jimmy to be a very good guy and a generous guy, and I’ve always said that about him. And I realize that while everyone else knows Jimmy as a caricature, I know him as a person,” said Carolla. “When I run into people that don’t know Jimmy as a person, [Bill] O’Reilly or Dave Rubin, Dennis Prager, and they go, ‘what’s up with your buddy Jimmy?’ Well, I know him, so that’s why I don’t think of him like you think of him. But on the other hand, they think of you as a cartoon character too… I know Jimmy is a human and I know how good he is and I know how decent he is, and we disagree politically, but who cares? We disagree on pizza toppings as well, but it doesn’t mean we don’t talk.” On Wednesday night, ABC halted production on Jimmy Kimmel Live after the FCC openly threatened to take action against the network and its license following Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s death. During his last show as of now, Kimmel commented on the potential political leanings of Kirk’s killer as well as how the MAGA movement was reacting to it. “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them, and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” said Kimmel during his monologue. So far, Kimmel’s show is considered on indefinite pause. Sinclair Broadcasting, which owns ABC affiliate stations alongside Nexstar, has said that in lieu of Kimmel’s upcoming Friday show, ABC will air a special memorial service to Kirk that other affiliates are free to also run. The company also demanded that Kimmel apologize for the comments and make a “meaningful personal donation” to Kirk’s family, as well as Turning Point USA. The post Adam Carolla Has Surprising Response to Jimmy Kimmel Suspension appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Aquaman star Jason Momoa has opened up about his next action fantasy movie in the form of Legendary Entertainment’s live-action Street Fighter movie. The project will be based on Capcom’s popular video game series. Momoa is no stranger to video game adaptations, as he most recently starred in Warner Bros. Pictures’ blockbuster adventure comedy A […]

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(Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) Aquaman star Jason Momoa has opened up about his next action fantasy movie in the form of Legendary Entertainment’s live-action Street Fighter movie. The project will be based on Capcom’s popular video game series. Momoa is no stranger to video game adaptations, as he most recently starred in Warner Bros. Pictures’ blockbuster adventure comedy A Minecraft Movie. What did Jason Momoa say about the Street Fighter movie? During a recent interview on The Playlist’s Bingeworthy podcast, Momoa teased his performance as Blanka by expressing his confidence in the Street Fighter movie’s creative team and cast. The green-skinned Blanka is described as a feral man from the Brazilian jungle. The character first appeared in Capcom’s Street Fighter II game in 1991. “There’s no one better to play Blanka, so that’s why I’m doing it,” Momoa said. “We’ll do what the audience would like to see — practical, CG — we’re gonna do our best. The cast is insane. My son and I play it; it’s the only game I played.” The upcoming Street Fighter movie is being directed by Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip) from a screenplay written by Dalan Musson. The game follows an ensemble of fighters, one of which is Chun-Li, as they battle it out in a one-on-one global fighting tournament. The ensemble cast will also include Andrew Koji (Snake Eyes, Warrior) as Ryu, Noah Centineo (The Recruit, Warfare) as Ken, former WWE champ Roman Reigns (Hobbs & Shaw) as Akuma, Callina Liang (Presence) as Chun-Li, Orville Peck as Vega, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog, and more. In addition, when asked about the possibility of reprising his role as Dante in the next Fast & Furious movie, the Dune actor admitted that he hasn’t received any script for the project. “I would love to come back and play, man. People all over the world love that character—it’s crazy. But I got no script, so not that soon,” Momoa shared. Fast X: Part 2 will once again be directed by Louis Leterrier. While Fast X was initially going to kick off a new trilogy of Fast and Furious films, Vin Diesel previously confirmed in February 2024 that the next installment will be a “grand finale.” There have been reports that the story may be a “throwback” to the original Fast and Furious movie, which could feature a different villain than Dante. Street Fighter debuts on October 16, 2026. (Source: The Playlist) Originally reported by Maggie Dela Paz at SuperHeroHype. The post Jason Momoa Gives Updates on Fast & Furious 11, ‘Insane’ Street Fighter Movie appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

A new look at Absolute Batman’s version of the Joker is certainly not what DC fans were expecting. Absolute Batman is a DC Comics series that officially launched in October 2024. The first title in DC’s Absolute Universe imprint, the series reimagines the titular Dark Knight as a 24-year-old blue-collar civil engineer. What does Absolute […]

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Photo Credit: DC Comics A new look at Absolute Batman’s version of the Joker is certainly not what DC fans were expecting. Absolute Batman is a DC Comics series that officially launched in October 2024. The first title in DC’s Absolute Universe imprint, the series reimagines the titular Dark Knight as a 24-year-old blue-collar civil engineer. What does Absolute Batman’s Joker look like? While the Joker has previously been seen and teased in previous issues of Dark Knight’s Absolute Universe solo series, not much has been known about the character up until this point. Now, however, writer Scott Snyder has shared Nick Dragotta’s Absolute Batman #15 cover on Twitter, which showcases a version of the Clown Prince of Crime that is far different compared to what DC fans were expecting or have ever seen before. View the cover below: Absolute Batman #15. December. pic.twitter.com/RjjhrO9iY4 — Scott Snyder (@Ssnyder1835) September 19, 2025 The solicitation for Absolute Batman #15 indicates that Alfred Pennyworth will explain the backstory as to how the Joker became such a monstrous, dragon-like creature. It reads, “Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man he’s been chasing for years. Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe!” DC fans are reacting with surprise to the design of Absolute Joker and wondering how Batman will even stand a chance going up against the villain. bro what did batman do to deserve this — Mike (@Visionary_Mike) September 19, 2025 wtf is batman supposed to do bro — Neb | ?‍? (@NebsGoodTakes) September 19, 2025 Absolute Batman be fighting Elden Ring bosses ? — REGGMON (@reggmons) September 19, 2025 The departure from Joker’s most common design fits in well with other villains who have appeared in the comic series so far. Absolute Killer Croc, for example, has a much larger physique compared to the standard Waylon Jones, while Absolute Bane is an absolutely giant, towering figure. Absolute Batman #15 goes on sale on December 10, 2025, from DC Comics. The issue features art by Jock, who also provides a variant cover. Other variant covers come from Ben Oliver, Brian Bolland, and Sanford Greene. Originally reported by Brandon Schreur at SuperHeroHype. The post New Joker Design Is a Radical Departure for DC Villain appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Former teen drama show stars Jared Padalecki (Gilmore Girls) and Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl) have reportedly entered negotiations to portray the leading roles in Netflix‘s untitled romance movie. Production on the untitled project is expected to begin this December in Calgary, Alberta. At the moment, it has no director, writer, or release date attached to […]

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(Photo Credit: Netflix) Former teen drama show stars Jared Padalecki (Gilmore Girls) and Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl) have reportedly entered negotiations to portray the leading roles in Netflix‘s untitled romance movie. Production on the untitled project is expected to begin this December in Calgary, Alberta. At the moment, it has no director, writer, or release date attached to it yet. What is Jared Padalecki and Leighton Meester’s Netflix movie about? According to Nexus Point News, the movie will be based on author Katherine Center’s 2022 novel The Bodyguard. Meester will play “a bodyguard assigned to protect a famous movie star (Padalecki). To maintain his cover, she must pose as his girlfriend while spending the holidays at his family’s ranch in Montana — where chaos inevitably ensues.” Should the deal push through, this would mark the Supernatural alum’s first original movie with the streamer, after briefly reprising his role as Dean in 2016’s Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life miniseries. Meanwhile, Meester has already worked with Netflix in the 2022 thriller movie The Weekend Away. She also recently joined the cast of Nobody Wants This Season 2, which is led by Meester’s husband, Adam Brody, and Kristen Bell. Just like Padalecki and Meester, Brody and Bell also appeared in popular coming-of-age shows The O.C. and Veronica Mars, respectively. Padalecki appeared in last year’s Fire Country series for a guest-starring role as Camden. He will next be seen in the final season of The Boys, reuniting him with Supernatural co-stars Jensen Ackles and Misha Collins. As for Meester, besides appearing in Nobody Wants This Season 2, she will also star in Rachel Sennott’s upcoming HBO comedy series I Love LA. (Source: Nexus Point News) The post Jared Padalecki & Leighton Meester to Lead Netflix’s Bodyguard Movie appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Jon Bernthal recently posted a shirtless photo showcasing his toned physique, prompting fans to believe it could be for Spider-Man 4. He is returning as Punisher after Daredevil: Born Again in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. While the plot of the movie is being kept under wraps, numerous rumors suggest that Bernthal might clash with Tom […]

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Photo Credit: Netflix / Marvel Television Jon Bernthal recently posted a shirtless photo showcasing his toned physique, prompting fans to believe it could be for Spider-Man 4. He is returning as Punisher after Daredevil: Born Again in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. While the plot of the movie is being kept under wraps, numerous rumors suggest that Bernthal might clash with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man. Jon Bernthal flaunts his Punisher physique in new photo The Walking Dead star recently surprised Marvel fans. He posted a shirtless snap flaunting his jacked physique amid Spider-Man 4 filming. In the Instagram photo, Jon Bernthal sported a heavy beard and wrote in the caption, “Back. At. It.” Currently, along with Tom Holland, he is working on the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jon Bernthal (@jonnybernthal) Bernthal’s Punisher was announced to join the movie in June 2025. The movie is being described as a street-level story. Thus, with Punisher’s inclusion, fans are anticipating the movie to carry some dark undertones of the character. Recently, a rumor surrounding Punisher’s plot in the movie stated that the character might be engaged in a chase sequence with Holland’s Spider-Man and Michael Mando’s Scorpion. Scooper MyTimeToShineHello conveyed, “In the beginning of the film, someone is trying to break Scorpion out of prison while he’s being moved, Punisher and his partner track the criminals and are trying to stop them. Spider-Man is trying to stop both the criminals that are trying to break Scorpion and the Punisher from killing the criminals.” Moreover, industry insider Daniel Richtman described Jon Bernthal’s Punisher as a “murderous psycho” in the movie. He is also said to be equipped with various high-tech weapons, as he reportedly gets face-to-face with the web slinger. Along with this, Bernthal will probably also have a female companion in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. However, these are all rumors that have been circulating on the internet. The actual plot of the movie has not yet been revealed by the makers. Originally reported by Ishita Verma on SuperHeroHype. The post Jon Bernthal Is in Peak Punisher Shape in Shirtless Photo Amid Spider-Man 4 Filming appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

A new suitor has entered talks to acquire Warner Bros., casting a new hat in the ring for who might end up owning future DC content. What other studio is looking to buy Warner Bros.? According to a new report from Puck News, Netflix is one of several companies that has begun weighing a potential […]

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A new suitor has entered talks to acquire Warner Bros., casting a new hat in the ring for who might end up owning future DC content. What other studio is looking to buy Warner Bros.? According to a new report from Puck News, Netflix is one of several companies that has begun weighing a potential bid for Warner Bros. and its assets. The report notes that the rumors of Netflix looking to make a bid gained steam throughout the week, with CEO Ted Sarandos and WB’s David Zaslav even seen together at the Terence Crawford and Canelo Álvarez fight this past weekend. No details on the exact bid or what it would mean were reported. However, Netflix is just one of several companies that seem to have their eye on WB. Last week, it was reported that Paramount Skydance was looking to buy the company. That bid is said to be backed by the Ellison family, including Skydance Media owner David Ellison and his father Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle Corporation and currently the wealthiest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of $393 billion. Paramount’s alleged bid for WB would be for the entire company, including cable networks and WB’s movie studio arm. The move comes as a bit of a shock as Warner Bros.’ market cap of $33 billion is more than double that of Paramount Skydance. No official deals with any company are in place as of now, so we’ll have to wait for some more information on what WB is planning on doing for the time being. (Source: Puck) Originally reported by Anthony Nash for SuperHeroHype. The post Paramount Isn’t the Only Studio Looking to Buy Warner Bros. appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

The first Guardians of the Galaxy movie could have sounded a lot different if writer-director James Gunn hadn’t ignored what he considers to be one of the worst notes he’s ever received. What did Marvel want James Gunn to change about Guardians of the Galaxy? While responding to some questions on the social media platform […]

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Credit: Disney The first Guardians of the Galaxy movie could have sounded a lot different if writer-director James Gunn hadn’t ignored what he considers to be one of the worst notes he’s ever received. What did Marvel want James Gunn to change about Guardians of the Galaxy? While responding to some questions on the social media platform Threads, Gunn was asked to share the worst note he had ever received for one of his movies. “I was told no one would like the Guardians soundtrack and I should change it to Britney Spears like 90’s songs. I don’t know if it’s the worst but it’s the one I remember the most!” Gunn recalled. The soundtrack for Gunn’s 2014 superhero movie featured songs that were part of the mixtape that was in Peter Quill’s possession when he was taken by the Ravagers. Since he was a child when he left Earth, all of the songs are from the 1960s and 1970s. Despite someone at Marvel not thinking the soundtrack would be a hit, the opposite happened, with the album reaching #1 on the US Billboard 200 chart, which marked the first time that a soundtrack album consisting entirely of previously released songs had topped the chart. The soundtrack album not only ended up being certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America but was the second best-selling soundtrack album of 2014 in the United States, behind Disney’s Frozen. The movie’s soundtrack also introduced a whole new generation to such hits as “Hooked on a Feeling” by Blue Swede and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. The Guardians of the Galaxy movies ultimately became known for their soundtracks, with 2017’s Vol. 2 and 2023’s Vol. 3 notably featuring the songs “Mr. Blue Sky” by Electric Light Orchestra and “Dog Days Are Over” by Florence and the Machine, respectively. The Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy is available to stream on Disney+. Originally reported by Lee Freitag on SuperHeroHype. The post Marvel Wanted James Gunn to Change Iconic Aspect of MCU’s Guardians of the Galaxy appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

The indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel‘s show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry. Many of Kimmel’s contemporaries, like Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, David Letterman, and Jon Stewart, have reacted to the development. Kimmel’s suspension came after his controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s shooting and his criticism of the Trump […]

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Image credit: YouTube / @fallontonight The indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel‘s show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry. Many of Kimmel’s contemporaries, like Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert, David Letterman, and Jon Stewart, have reacted to the development. Kimmel’s suspension came after his controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s shooting and his criticism of the Trump administration’s reaction. Late-night show hosts react to Jimmy Kimmel Live!’s suspension Many prominent late-night talk show hosts came forward to share their thoughts after Jimmy Kimmel Live! was pulled by ABC indefinitely following his comments on Charlie Kirk’s shooting. Jimmy Fallon was one of the first to react when he talked about Kimmel’s suspension on his show. “This morning I woke up to 100 text messages from my dad saying, ‘I’m sorry they cancelled your show.’ I go, ‘That’s not me, that’s Jimmy Kimmel,'” Fallon joked. He also acknowledged the growing concerns about censorship and expressed his hopes that Kimmel will return soon. Stephen Colbert, whose show was also canceled by CBS in a political firestorm, stood up for his friend, Jimmy Kimmel. On CBS’s The Late Show, Colbert reacted to FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s comments urging broadcasters to push back against Disney programming that falls short of community values, saying, “You know what my community values are, Buster? Freedom of speech. Or, as Alexander Hamilton called it, ‘Hakuna Matata.’” (via Deadline) Seth Meyers was more direct about his stance on the incident while still maintaining his humorous approach. “His administration is pursuing a crackdown on free speech — and completely unrelated, I just want to say, before we get started here, that I’ve always admired and respected Mr. Trump,” Meyers said on the September 18 episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers. He further added, “It is a privilege and an honor to call Jimmy Kimmel my friend in the same way that it’s a privilege and honor to do this show every night.” He concluded, “We must all stand up for the principles of free expression. There’s a reason free speech is in the very first amendment.” David Letterman also spoke out while appearing at The Atlantic Festival on September 18. He said, “We all see where this is going, correct? This is managed media, and it’s no good, it’s silly, it’s ridiculous, and you can’t go around firing somebody because you’re fearful or trying to suck up to an authoritarian and criminal administration in the Oval Office. That’s just not how this works.” Jon Stewart also commented on the issue with a satirical “government-approved” program on The Daily Show, mocking Kimmel’s cancellation. The post Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert & Other Hosts React to Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Dexter: Original Sin creator Clyde Phillips is not happy about the show’s cancellation. Dexter: Original Sin premiered on Paramount+ with Showtime in December 2024. A prequel to the popular Dexter series, the show stars Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan, Christian Slater as Harry Morgan, Molly Brown as Debra Morgan, Christina Milian as María LaGuerta, and […]

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Photo Credit: Paramount+ with Showtime Dexter: Original Sin creator Clyde Phillips is not happy about the show’s cancellation. Dexter: Original Sin premiered on Paramount+ with Showtime in December 2024. A prequel to the popular Dexter series, the show stars Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan, Christian Slater as Harry Morgan, Molly Brown as Debra Morgan, Christina Milian as María LaGuerta, and James Martinez as Angel Batista. Dexter: Original Sin was renewed for a second season in April 2025; however, it was then announced in August 2025 that Season 2 was no longer happening. No reason for the cancellation was given at the time. What did Dexter: Original Sin’s creator say about the show’s cancellation? Speaking on the Dissecting Dexter podcast, per Variety, Phillips spoke about the matter and his frustration with the decision to cancel the series. “It was a tough phone call that I got that night. They had already picked up the show, and I’d informed all the writers and informed all the actors, and then they un-picked it up,” Phillips said. “It wasn’t handled well, and I’m not happy about it.” Phillips said he believes the decision to cancel Dexter: Original Sin had to do with the Paramount and Skydance merger. He said that former Paramount boss Chris McCarthy “wanted the Dexter-verse to expand” and wanted him to “be his new Taylor Sheridan.” “We plotted out a couple of years of this, looking forward to introducing new characters,” Phillips added. The merger put a stop to those plans, according to Phillips. The creator says the only Dexter show that seems to have any future momentum at this time is Dexter: Resurrection, which premiered this past July. “I don’t see them doing it,” Phillips said regarding a previously planned show, Trinity, that would have revolved around the character that John Lithgow played in the original Dexter series. The post Dexter: Original Sin Creator ‘Not Happy’ about Show’s Cancellation appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

ComingSoon is excited to debut an exclusive Dead of Winter clip from Vertical‘s new action thriller movie starring Academy Award winner Emma Thompson. Following its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival, the movie is now slated to arrive in theaters on September 26, 2025. “Hit by a blizzard, a grief-stricken loner gets lost among […]

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(Photo Credit: Vertical) ComingSoon is excited to debut an exclusive Dead of Winter clip from Vertical‘s new action thriller movie starring Academy Award winner Emma Thompson. Following its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival, the movie is now slated to arrive in theaters on September 26, 2025. “Hit by a blizzard, a grief-stricken loner gets lost among backroads near a Minnesotan lake and stops for help at a remote cabin in the woods,” reads the synopsis. “Here she discovers a young woman kidnapped by a desperate couple who are armed and intent on murder. Isolated and without cell service, this unlikely hero realizes she is the woman’s only hope of survival.” Check out the exclusive Dead of Winter clip below (watch more trailers): Who is involved in Dead of Winter? Dead of Winter is directed by Brian Kirk from a screenplay written by Nicholas Jacobson-Larson and Dalton Leeb. This is different from the Thompson’s previous comedic and dramatic roles from popular movies like The Remains of the Day, Sense and Sensibility, Love Actually, and the Harry Potter franchise. The acclaimed actress recently reunited with Renée Zellweger for Bridget Jones: Mad About Boy, where she reprised her role as Doctor Rawlings. She will next be seen in the upcoming live-action mystery comedy Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie with Hugh Jackman. Besides Thompson, the cast also includes Judy Greer, Marc Menchaca, Gaia Wise, Cuan Hosty-Blaney, Dalton Leeb, Paul Hamilton, Lloyd Hutchinson, and Brian F. O’Byrne. The movie is produced by Greg Silverman, Jon Berg, Jonas Katzenstein, and Maximilian Leo. The creative team also includes director of photography Christopher Ross, editor Tim Murrell, and composer Volker Bertelmann. The post Emma Thompson Gets Emotional in Survival Movie Dead of Winter Clip | Exclusive appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Does the September 20 edition of NYT Connections have you stumped? We’re here to help you crack the puzzle with some clues and hints so you can add another day to your winning streak. Connections by The New York Times’ Games collection is among the most popular daily puzzles offered by the publication. The objective […]

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Photo Credit: Ramin Talaie/Getty Images Does the September 20 edition of NYT Connections have you stumped? We’re here to help you crack the puzzle with some clues and hints so you can add another day to your winning streak. Connections by The New York Times’ Games collection is among the most popular daily puzzles offered by the publication. The objective of this word game is to categorize an array of 16 words according to a hidden common theme. Each group follows a different theme that players must identify to choose the correct words. However, players get only four guesses to make the selections. Check out the hints and answers for September 20’s Connections puzzle. Connections hint for September 20 All 16 words in today’s puzzle are: FLYER, LARK, LINCOLN, SCRAPER, ROCKET, DIVE, CHIP, FORD, DUCK, WING, STAR, DODGE, FRY, RAM, SENATOR, and DIP. Here are some hints for each group: Yellow Group: The words in this group are related to popular cars. Green Group: This group features words related to bar snacks. Blue Group: This group features words related to the NHL. Purple Group: Finally, the purple category features four words that are commonly paired with a single word. What are the Connections answers for today, September 20? Check out the answers for September 20’s NYT Connections below: Yellow Group: Car Brands – DODGE, FORD, LINCOLN, and RAM. Green Group: Bit Of Sports Bar Fare – CHIP, DIP, FRY, and WING. Blue Group: NHL Team Member – DUCK, FLYER, SENATOR, and STAR. Purple Group: Sky_____ – DIVE, LARK, ROCKET, and SCRAPER. Besides Connections, The New York Times offers several other unique puzzles that fans can play online. These include popular word games like Strands, Wordle, Letter Boxed, and more. In addition to the official website, fans can also solve all the puzzles on the NYT Games app. However, to get access to Crossword and Mini Crossword, players must purchase a subscription plan. The post Connections Help, Hints & Clues for Today, September 20 appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Academy Award winner Julia Roberts has finally addressed her potential involvement in Sony Pictures’ upcoming sequel to 1997’s classic romantic comedy My Best Friend’s Wedding. In the original movie, Roberts played the role of Julianne Potter, who made a pact with her male best friend that they would marry each other if both of them […]

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(Photo Credit: Sony Pictures) Academy Award winner Julia Roberts has finally addressed her potential involvement in Sony Pictures’ upcoming sequel to 1997’s classic romantic comedy My Best Friend’s Wedding. In the original movie, Roberts played the role of Julianne Potter, who made a pact with her male best friend that they would marry each other if both of them were unmarried by the age of 28. What did Julia Roberts say about My Best Friend’s Wedding 2? During a recent interview with Variety, when asked if the studio had already approached her about reprising her role in My Best Friend’s Wedding 2, Roberts confirmed that they have indeed been talking to her about the project. Understandably, she wasn’t able to provide more details since it appears that her appearance in the sequel hasn’t been finalized yet. Surprisingly, after Roberts’ confirmation, After the Hunt director Luca Guadagnino chimed in on the topic by expressing his interest in potentially directing the sequel. He revealed that if given the chance, he would helm the project “in a second.” This possibility seemed to excite Roberts’ After the Hunt co-star Andrew Garfield, who called it “fantastic.” Last July, it was reported that My Best Friend’s Wedding 2 is now in the early stages of development, with Past Lives director Celine Song attached to pen the screenplay. Besides Roberts, the studio may also be planning to bring back Dermot Mulroney‘s Michael O’Neal, since he was the first one to talk about the sequel. Directed by P.J. Hogan, the original movie also starred Cameron Diaz, Rupert Everett, Philip Bosco, M. Emmet Walsh, Rachel Griffiths, Carrie Preston, and Susan Sullivan. It received three Golden Globe nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actress – Musical or Comedy for Roberts, and Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for Everett. Nearly three decades since its debut, the movie still maintains a Certified Fresh score of 74% on Rotten Tomatoes. (Source: Variety) The post Julia Roberts Gives My Best Friend’s Wedding 2 Update, Director Possibly Found appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

While fans wait to hear more on what might happen with Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a staffer on the show believes the long-running late-night show won’t be returning. Why might Jimmy Kimmel Live not return? Speaking to the Too Much TV newsletter, a staff member of Kimmel’s show said that they don’t believe the show will […]

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(Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation) While fans wait to hear more on what might happen with Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a staffer on the show believes the long-running late-night show won’t be returning. Why might Jimmy Kimmel Live not return? Speaking to the Too Much TV newsletter, a staff member of Kimmel’s show said that they don’t believe the show will be coming back like many others believe. One chief reason, they note, is that people that work for the show might leave to find other jobs. “But the unemployment thing is a big deal for me. There are a lot of people working on the show who can’t afford to be out of work,” said the staffer. “They have jobs that won’t pay them if they don’t work. And they likely don’t have much money saved up. If you’re in Hollywood and don’t want to say anything in support publicly…well, fuck you. But one thing you can do is find a job for one of the staffers who need it right now. Even if it means digging into your own pocket. Spending a little of your own money is the least you can do. And honestly, it is the least you can do.” Another reason, the staffer notes, is that they don’t believe the people in charge who originally suspended Kimmel’s show will ever be happy with any decision reached. “I want to think it will. But I can’t imagine a scenario in which that happens,” the staffer said. “Even if Jimmy was willing to publicly apologize and donate money to whatever ghoulish conservative group that is demanding it….MAGA people will never be happy. It will never be enough. “And Disney will look at the situation and decide it’s cheaper to buy out the rest of his contract and replace the show with reruns of Modern Family and Judge Judy. Somehow, they’ll convince themselves the worst is behind them. Until a day or two pass and they find themselves having to defend Whoopi and the other women of The View. And no one wants to be in that position. On Wednesday night, ABC halted production on Jimmy Kimmel Live after the FCC openly threatened to take action against the network and its license following Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s death. During his last show as of now, Kimmel commented on the potential political leanings of Kirk’s killer as well as how the MAGA movement was reacting to it. “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them, and doing everything they can to score political points from it,” said Kimmel during his monologue. So far, Kimmel’s show is considered on indefinite pause. Sinclair Broadcasting, which owns ABC affiliate stations alongside Nexstar, has said that in lieu of Kimmel’s upcoming Friday show, ABC will air a special memorial service to Kirk that other affiliates are free to also run. The company also demanded that Kimmel apologize for the comments and make a “meaningful personal donation” to Kirk’s family, as well as Turning Point USA. (Source: Too Much TV) The post Jimmy Kimmel Live Likely Won’t Return, Staffer Says appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

James Gunn has provided a casting update regarding the DCU’s Wonder Woman. Earlier this year, it was revealed that a Wonder Woman movie is officially in development at DC Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures. Ana Nogueira is writing the script, while no casting for the role of Diana Prince has yet been announced. There is […]

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Photo Credit: DC Comics James Gunn has provided a casting update regarding the DCU’s Wonder Woman. Earlier this year, it was revealed that a Wonder Woman movie is officially in development at DC Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures. Ana Nogueira is writing the script, while no casting for the role of Diana Prince has yet been announced. There is also no director attached to the project at this time. What did James Gunn say about Wonder Woman? In 2024, Gunn was asked about how he feels about casting a Wonder Woman who is taller than both Batman and Superman. He answered at the time, “Not good. I don’t know where I’d find an accomplished and talented actress 6’5” or over.” While the Batman role has not yet been cast, David Corenswet, who plays Superman in the DCU, is 6’4”. On Threads, Gunn was recently asked what his thoughts on Diana’s height were in general and if he would cast someone under 5’9” in the role, should they be right for the part. Gunn said, “I don’t think extreme height is the most important factor in casting WW. That’s all I said earlier as well. I never said I didn’t feel good about her being taller than Superman – I just said that would never be what I considered most important in her casting.” For now, the Wonder Woman movie does not yet have a release date, and plot details remain under wraps. It’s unclear if Diana’s official DCU debut will be in the Wonder Woman movie or if she’ll show up in another project prior to that. There is also a Wonder Woman-related show that is in development at DC Studios titled Paradise Lost; however, there haven’t been any major updates on that project in quite some time, as it was originally announced in January 2023. Originally reported by Brandon Schreur at SuperHeroHype. The post Wonder Woman: James Gunn Provides Casting Update for DCU Movie appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Years before he took the reins of DC Studios, James Gunn tried to bring a fan-favorite superhero to the big screen at Warner Bros. Pictures. What DC movie did James Gunn almost make? Taking the time to answer some questions on the social media platform Threads, Gunn responded to a fan who wanted to know […]

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(Photo Credit: DC Studios) Years before he took the reins of DC Studios, James Gunn tried to bring a fan-favorite superhero to the big screen at Warner Bros. Pictures. What DC movie did James Gunn almost make? Taking the time to answer some questions on the social media platform Threads, Gunn responded to a fan who wanted to know if the rumor that he was “gonna do a Plastic Man movie in the early 2000s at WB with Matthew Lillard” was true. The DC Studios head confirmed that the rumor was partially true, clarifying that Lillard and he merely pitched “this idea to Lorenzo DiBonaventura, and he was into it.” While di Bonaventura is best known these days for producing Paramount’s Transformers franchise in the 1990s, he worked for Warner Bros. and was the studio’s president of worldwide production by the time he left in 2002 to found his own production company. Gunn and Lillard’s Plastic Man pitch is one of the many failed attempts to bring the stretchy superhero to the big screen. The Wachowskis, the filmmaking duo best known for The Matrix, were also known to have written a screenplay for a Plastic Man movie in the mid-1990s, which never went anywhere. However, things might finally be looking up for Plastic Man now that Gunn is co-CEO of DC Studios. Back in February 2024 on Threads, Gunn addressed a DC Universe rumor claiming that there would be an open casting call for Ruthye in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and that movies based on Teen Titans, Sgt. Rock, and Plastic Man were in development, the latter of which would also be directed by Darren Aronofsky, stating that “AT LEAST one of those things is not true. Have fun guessing!” In the almost two years since that post, DC Studios has cast Ruthye and confirmed that it is making Teen Titans and Sgt. Rock movies, meaning that a Plastic Man movie is likely not on the horizon, despite several actors like Ben Schwartz and Rainn Wilson revealing their interest in playing the role. However, there is a slight possibility that Aronofsky’s involvement in the movie is what Gunn was deeming false, but until a Plastic Man movie is officially announced by DC, fans won’t know for sure what the studio has planned for the fan-favorite superhero. (Source: Threads) Originally reported by Lee Freitag for SuperHeroHype. The post James Gunn Almost Made a DC Movie 20 Years Ago appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Even though Marvel Zombies has yet to premiere on Disney+, speculations about a potential Season 2 have already started to surface on the internet. Based on a Marvel comic book series of the same name, Marvel Zombies is an animated mini-series that sees many of the MCU’s most famous heroes become ravenous undead monsters. With fans […]

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Image credit: Marvel Studios Animation Even though Marvel Zombies has yet to premiere on Disney+, speculations about a potential Season 2 have already started to surface on the internet. Based on a Marvel comic book series of the same name, Marvel Zombies is an animated mini-series that sees many of the MCU’s most famous heroes become ravenous undead monsters. With fans already excited for the premiere of the upcoming TV-MA show, a veteran Marvel Studios executive has revealed what it would take for the studio to greenlight a second season of the series. Brad Winderbaum reveals how Marvel Zombies Season 2 could happen In a recent discussion with ComicBook.com, the Head of Streaming at Marvel Studios, Brad Winderbaum, confirmed that the “blueprint for a potential second season” of Marvel Zombies has already been conceptualized. However, whether the follow-up season gets greenlit or not will depend on the performance of the debut season. “Please, like, people have got to subscribe to Disney+ and watch this show. If that happens, they will get more. And we are excited. We’re ready,” said Winderbaum about the possibility of Marvel Zombies Season 2. The forthcoming four-episode miniseries is essentially an extension of What If…? Season 1 Episode 5, which saw a zombie apocalypse break out in the MCU. In an earlier interview, Winderbaum described the episode as a prologue for Marvel Zombies, stating, “It is very much like the part 1 prologue for this giant, epic event that is coming out next year.” Created by Bryan Andrews and Zeb Wells, Marvel Zombies will feature the animated versions of several iconic MCU characters, including Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thanos, Black Panther, Ant-Man, Scarlet Witch, and more. Meanwhile, voice cast members who will be reprising their live-action roles from the movies include Elizabeth Olsen, Florence Pugh, Paul Rudd, David Harbour, Simu Liu, and Hailee Steinfeld, among others. Set to premiere on September 24, 2025, Marvel Zombies will release all four of its episodes in one go on Disney+. Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on SuperHeroHype. The post How Marvel’s Next Series Could Get a Season 2 appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Ahead of the highly anticipated launch of Taylor Swift‘s next studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, a new report claims that the award-winning global popstar is currently producing a movie connected to the album. This comes after the theatrical and critical success of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, which has become the highest-grossing concert […]

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(Photo Credit: Republic Records) Ahead of the highly anticipated launch of Taylor Swift‘s next studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, a new report claims that the award-winning global popstar is currently producing a movie connected to the album. This comes after the theatrical and critical success of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, which has become the highest-grossing concert film of all time with a worldwide gross of over $267 million at the box office. It also currently holds a Certified Fresh rating of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 96 reviews. When is the potential release date for the new Taylor Swift movie? According to THR, the untitled Taylor Swift movie is reportedly being produced as a theatrical event. The outlet’s sources claimed that the movie could potentially premiere during the same weekend as The Life of a Showgirl’s launch on October 3. At the moment, further details about the movie’s content and creative team are still being kept under wraps. The Life of a Showgirl will consist of 12 songs, including the title track featuring Sabrina Carpenter. Swift has written and co-produced the album with Swedish record producers Max Martin and Shellback, whom she previously worked with on her Reputation album in 2017. Shortly after announcing the album’s launch, Swift broke the internet once again by announcing her engagement to NFL player Travis Kelce. Swift first gained recognition in 2006 when she launched her self-titled debut album, which landed the number five spot on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart for 157 weeks. Since then, Swift has released multiple award-winning albums, like Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, Evermore, Midnights, and The Tortured Poets Department. After nearly two decades, multiple awards, and countless hit songs, Swift has become a household name in the music industry and a worldwide sensation. (Source: THR) The post New Taylor Swift Movie Coming to Theaters to Celebrate The Life of a Showgirl appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

A new Avengers: Doomsday logo has been revealed on some crew merch. Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday is currently in production. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, also known as the Russo Brothers, the film will arrive in United States theaters next year. The sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars, follows in 2027. What does the Avengers: Doomsday […]

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Photo Credit: Marvel A new Avengers: Doomsday logo has been revealed on some crew merch. Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday is currently in production. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, also known as the Russo Brothers, the film will arrive in United States theaters next year. The sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars, follows in 2027. What does the Avengers: Doomsday logo look like? Shared on Twitter by Avengers Updates, a new Avengers: Doomsday logo can be seen on a t-shirt given to some crew members who worked on the production of the MCU movie. Check it out below: New look at the crew merch for ‘AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY’ pic.twitter.com/0pupWFtApy — Avengers Updates (@AvengersUpdated) September 18, 2025 The crew merch logo comes as Avengers: Doomsday is reportedly nearing the end of filming, as scooper Daniel Richtman reported that production was supposed to finish this week. A number of actors involved with the movie have already said that they’ve already finished their scenes, including Alan Cumming. In addition to Cumming as Kurt Wagner/Nightcrawler, the cast of Avengers: Doomsday includes Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, Letitia Wright as Shuri/Black Panther, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man, Wyatt Russell as John Walker/U.S. Agent, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing, Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy/Beast, Lewis Pullman as Bob Reynolds/Sentry, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres/Falcon, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr/Ghost, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier/Professor X, Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto, Rebecca Romijn as Raven Darkhölme/Mystique, James Marsden as Scott Summers/Cyclops, Channing Tatum as Remy LeBeau/Gambit, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, and Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom/Doctor Doom. Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday will be released on December 18, 2026. Avengers: Secret Wars, meanwhile, has a December 17, 2027, release date. Originally reported by Brandon Schreur at SuperHeroHype. The post New Avengers: Doomsday Logo Revealed by Crew Merch appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Warner Bros. has shared the opening sequence from Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires, the newest DC adult animated movie. It is now available to rent or own on digital platforms. Afterward, the historical superhero movie will then be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on September 23. Check out the Aztec Batman: Clash […]

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(Photo Credit: DC) Warner Bros. has shared the opening sequence from Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires, the newest DC adult animated movie. It is now available to rent or own on digital platforms. Afterward, the historical superhero movie will then be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on September 23. Check out the Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires clip below (watch more clips and trailers): What is Aztec Batman about? The 10-minute clip introduces a rebellious young man named Yohualli Coatl, who gets a terrible vision about the demise of his village. However, instead of being cautious, he just interprets it as a normal nightmare due to his lack of faith in their god, Tzinacan. The video also features the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, who are in search of gold. Despite the village’s warm hospitality, these foreign visitors soon revealed their true motives. Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires is directed by Juan Meza-Léon from a screenplay written by Ernie Altbacker. The voice cast includes Jay Hernandez, Raymond Cruz, Horacio García Rojas, Omar Chaparro, Álvaro Morte, Jorge R. Gutiérrez, José Carlos Illanes, and others. The film will be available in both Spanish and English-language versions. It is produced by José C. García de Letona, Fernando De Fuentes, Carina Schulze, Aaron D. Berger, Jim Krieg, and Kimberly S. Moreau, with Sam Register, Tomás Yankelevich, and Michael Uslan serving as executive producers. “This bold reimagining of the Batman legend unfolds within the vibrant and fierce culture of 16th-century Mesoamerica,” reads the movie’s synopsis. “ In the time of the Aztec empire, tragedy strikes Yohualli Coatl, a young Aztec boy, when his father is murdered by Spanish conquistadors. To warn King Moctezuma and his high priest, Yoka, of imminent danger, Yohualli escapes to Tenochtitlán. There, he trains in the temple of the bat god Tzinacan with his mentor, developing equipment and weaponry to confront the Spanish invasion and avenge his father’s death. Along the way, he encounters key figures like the fierce Jaguar Woman and the enchanting Forest Ivy.” Originally reported by Maggie Dela Paz at SuperHeroHype. The post New Batman Movie Out Today, Watch First 10 Minutes appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Guardians of the Galaxy star Vin Diesel has continued to tease the upcoming projects that he’s currently working on, including a solo Groot movie, seemingly titled The Arbor King. Diesel was last seen on the big screen in 2023’s Fast X, which is currently one of the franchise’s lowest-rated installments. What did Vin Diesel say […]

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Image credit: Universal Pictures Guardians of the Galaxy star Vin Diesel has continued to tease the upcoming projects that he’s currently working on, including a solo Groot movie, seemingly titled The Arbor King. Diesel was last seen on the big screen in 2023’s Fast X, which is currently one of the franchise’s lowest-rated installments. What did Vin Diesel say about his future movies? Posted on Instagram, Diesel shared a photo of himself wearing a familiar costume and holding a pair of goggles, teasing the production of the long-awaited Riddick: Furya movie. In addition, the action star also expressed how excited he is for what’s to come, teasing the development of the solo Groot movie, Fast X: Part 2, Xander Cage’s return in the fourth xXx movie, The Last Witch Hunter sequel, and his long-in-development film adaptation of the 1970s crime drama show Kojak. “So much to share… iconic stories that all resonate with something deep inside,” Diesel wrote in his caption. “A global audience who has literally been the blessing of this artist’s life. Groot’s return in the Arbor King, that infamous New York Detective, Kaulder’s Oath, Xander’s next adventure in Mumbai, Street racers reunited in LA, and of course, the Furyan…” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vin Diesel (@vindiesel) At the moment, Marvel Studios hasn’t released any official statements about the Groot sequel. According to Diesel, he’s developing and writing the project, which was described as the “long-awaited story of Groot’s return” to his home, Planet X. Should the project push through, this would potentially serve as the Marvel Cinematic Universe‘s first Groot-centered movie. The fan-favorite character was last seen in James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. In the end, he and Groot were the last remaining original members of the team. Disney+ Has the Best Bundle in the Business Sign-up today for access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Learn More Sign-ups support Superhero Hype via affiliate commission Besides Fast X: Part 2, Diesel is also developing a brand new Fast & Furious short film, which will be a sequel to 2009’s Fast & Furious short film titled Los Bandoleros. Further details about the project’s plot and characters are still under wraps. Riddick: Furya is being directed by David Twohy, who has been attached to the project since 2016. It currently has no release date yet. Originally reported by Maggie Dela Paz at SuperHeroHype. The post Vin Diesel Teases MCU Return, Fast & Furious 11, & More appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

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What do we have here? Invada Films has debuted an official UK trailer for a survival thriller indie film titled Game, made by filmmaker John Minton as his feature directorial debut. Not to be confused with the Gerard Butler video game action movie Gamer from 2009. Game is a thriller set during the '90s British rave scene, where two men, one a thief and one a poacher, must use their wits to survive after a car crash in the woods. It's produced by Geoff Barrow of the band Portishead, trying out something new. Starring Marc Bessant & Jason Williamson. The official UK premiere will be on October 16th at the opening night of Mayhem Film Festival in Nottingham, before the film hits UK theaters in November. Though still no US release set yet for this one. The film looks like some funky experimental indie horror creation, mixing nature and raves and psychological mania and more. What's going on with these blokes in the forest? Keep an eye out for it... Here's the official UK trailer (+ poster) for John Minton's film Game, from YouTube (via Live for Films): Late summer 1993. After stealing a stash of money and drugs, aging raver David (Marc Bessant) crashes his car deep in the woods - trapped in the wreckage, injured and helpless, he […]

What do we have here? Invada Films has debuted an official UK trailer for a survival thriller indie film titled Game, made by filmmaker John Minton as his feature directorial debut. Not to be confused with the Gerard Butler video game action movie Gamer from 2009. Game is a thriller set during the '90s British rave scene, where two men, one a thief and one a poacher, must use their wits to survive after a car crash in the woods. It's produced by Geoff Barrow of the band Portishead, trying out something new. Starring Marc Bessant & Jason Williamson. The official UK premiere will be on October 16th at the opening night of Mayhem Film Festival in Nottingham, before the film hits UK theaters in November. Though still no US release set yet for this one. The film looks like some funky experimental indie horror creation, mixing nature and raves and psychological mania and more. What's going on with these blokes in the forest? Keep an eye out for it... // Continue Reading ›

"Be the first one to find God, and you can rewrite your fate." CMC Pictures in China has revealed the main official trailer for a big action fantasy sequel called A Writer's Odyssey 2, the follow-up to the hit movie A Writer's Odyssey from 2021. "Reality is being overwritten by fiction..." Can he stop it? The writer is back again for another epic story. "Before you step into the theater, make sure you're not his next character. The story isn’t finished yet... but the NPCs are already off-script! Plot is spiraling out of control—return to reality while you still can." Struggling novelist Lu Kongwen gives in to a powerful temptation, plunging himself and his fictional characters into an inescapable crisis. Through rediscovering his purpose, he joins forces with his creations to heroically resolve the dual-world catastrophe. The movie stars Deng Chao, Dong Zijian, Lei Jiayin, Wang Shengdi, and Ding Chengxin. Just like the first movie, this looks like a crazy action-packed, CGI-filled adventure with tons of creatures and characters and fights and everything else. Have fun. Here's the official trailer (+ posters) for Yang Lu's action sequel A Writer's Odyssey 2, from YouTube: A struggling novelist named Lu Kongwen (Zijian Dong) finds himself in the depths of a life crisis when he is drawn by an irresistible temptation, leading both […]

"Be the first one to find God, and you can rewrite your fate." CMC Pictures in China has revealed the main official trailer for a big action fantasy sequel called A Writer's Odyssey 2, the follow-up to the hit movie A Writer's Odyssey from 2021. "Reality is being overwritten by fiction..." Can he stop it? The writer is back again for another epic story. "Before you step into the theater, make sure you're not his next character. The story isn’t finished yet... but the NPCs are already off-script! Plot is spiraling out of control—return to reality while you still can." Struggling novelist Lu Kongwen gives in to a powerful temptation, plunging himself and his fictional characters into an inescapable crisis. Through rediscovering his purpose, he joins forces with his creations to heroically resolve the dual-world catastrophe. The movie stars Deng Chao, Dong Zijian, Lei Jiayin, Wang Shengdi, and Ding Chengxin. Just like the first movie, this looks like a crazy action-packed, CGI-filled adventure with tons of creatures and characters and fights and everything else. Have fun. // Continue Reading ›

"Brothers and sisters of this small planet - we are same human beings." Yes we are! Abramorama unveiled the official trailer for a documentary film titled Wisdom of Happiness, a brand new film starring the Dalai Lama giving us all advice & wisdom as the world gets more chaotic. The first premiered last year at the Zurich Film Festival and played at the Dharamshala Film Festival in India where the Dalai Lama lives. Wisdom of Happiness shows us a timeless truth: happiness is still possible, even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. This powerful message of hope is offered as a personal audience with one of the greatest living thinkers, Nobel Peace Prize winner Tenzin Gyatso, known to billions around the world as the Dalai Lama. From Executive Producers Richard Gere & Oren Moverman, the doc film opens in limited US theaters this October - honoring the Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday. Gere explains: "Watching how the Dalai Lama embodies love, generosity, and kindness allows viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves in a way that feels real and achievable." I'm really glad he addresses how bad things are now in the 21st century and how stopping climate change is important to global happiness. Still as sharp as ever! We all need to listen to him. Here's the official […]

"Brothers and sisters of this small planet - we are same human beings." Yes we are! Abramorama unveiled the official trailer for a documentary film titled Wisdom of Happiness, a brand new film starring the Dalai Lama giving us all advice & wisdom as the world gets more chaotic. The first premiered last year at the Zurich Film Festival and played at the Dharamshala Film Festival in India where the Dalai Lama lives. Wisdom of Happiness shows us a timeless truth: happiness is still possible, even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. This powerful message of hope is offered as a personal audience with one of the greatest living thinkers, Nobel Peace Prize winner Tenzin Gyatso, known to billions around the world as the Dalai Lama. From Executive Producers Richard Gere & Oren Moverman, the doc film opens in limited US theaters this October - honoring the Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday. Gere explains: "Watching how the Dalai Lama embodies love, generosity, and kindness allows viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves in a way that feels real and achievable." I'm really glad he addresses how bad things are now in the 21st century and how stopping climate change is important to global happiness. Still as sharp as ever! We all need to listen to him. // Continue Reading ›

"Not everything is supposed to make you comfortable." We're only a week away from the start of the 2025 New York Film Festival held ever years the glamorous Lincoln Center in NYC's Upper West Side. To kick off the final days of cinema buzz, the NYFF has just revealed their annual official festival trailer (which we usually feature every year). "This week we're excited to present a special preview of the 63rd New York Film Festival, beginning next Friday, September 26 and running through October 13. Tickets to this year’s festival are still available but going fast!" The NYFF is the annual best-of-the-best festival line-up that plays the greatest selection of films from ALL of the other fests all year, along with a few world premieres of its own (this year they're featuring Ronan Day-Lewis' Anemone and Bradley Cooper's Is This Thing On?). The trailer below features rad techno music (created by Kangding Ray) from Sirat, one of my favorite films at Cannes 2025 which they're showing at NYFF. Along with a bunch of other really marvelous films - including other faves: The Love That Remains, Sentimental Value, A House of Dynamite, Miroirs No. 3, & Nouvelle Vague. The trailer was edited by Jump Cut & features music from Oliver Laxe's NYFF63 Main Slate selection Sirât, composed by Kangding Ray. […]

"Not everything is supposed to make you comfortable." We're only a week away from the start of the 2025 New York Film Festival held ever years the glamorous Lincoln Center in NYC's Upper West Side. To kick off the final days of cinema buzz, the NYFF has just revealed their annual official festival trailer (which we usually feature every year). "This week we're excited to present a special preview of the 63rd New York Film Festival, beginning next Friday, September 26 and running through October 13. Tickets to this year’s festival are still available but going fast!" The NYFF is the annual best-of-the-best festival line-up that plays the greatest selection of films from ALL of the other fests all year, along with a few world premieres of its own (this year they're featuring Ronan Day-Lewis' Anemone and Bradley Cooper's Is This Thing On?). The trailer below features rad techno music (created by Kangding Ray) from Sirat, one of my favorite films at Cannes 2025 which they're showing at NYFF. Along with a bunch of other really marvelous films - including other faves: The Love That Remains, Sentimental Value, A House of Dynamite, Miroirs No. 3, & Nouvelle Vague. // Continue Reading ›

"It's life or death!" "It's both. It's always both." Brooklyn zombie mash! IFC Films has debuted the official trailer for a horror comedy movie called Queens of the Dead, a queer zombie comedy made by filmmaker Tina Romero (daughter of the legendary zombie master George A. Romero - who passed away in 2017). Drag queens and club kids battle zombies craving brains during a zombie outbreak at their drag show inside a warehouse in Brooklyn, putting personal conflicts aside to utilize their distinct abilities against the undead threat. The film premiered the 2025 Tribeca Festival – where it won an Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature – and later screened at the Fantasia Film Festival up in Montreal a few months ago. Queens of the Dead is now set to open in theaters starting in October (of course!) before it's streaming on Shudder. The fun ensemble cast includes Katy O'Brian, Jaquel Spivey, Tomas Matos, Nina West, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Jack Haven, Cheyenne Jackson, Dominique Jackson, Margaret Cho, Riki Lindhome, & others. This looks like some wacky, weird, wild and kinky horror fun even if it's another familiar zombie riff. Here's the official trailer (+ posters) for Tina Romero's film Queens of the Dead, direct from YouTube: It’s Easter in Bushwick, and a different kind of resurrection is at hand... In Queens […]

"It's life or death!" "It's both. It's always both." Brooklyn zombie mash! IFC Films has debuted the official trailer for a horror comedy movie called Queens of the Dead, a queer zombie comedy made by filmmaker Tina Romero (daughter of the legendary zombie master George A. Romero - who passed away in 2017). Drag queens and club kids battle zombies craving brains during a zombie outbreak at their drag show inside a warehouse in Brooklyn, putting personal conflicts aside to utilize their distinct abilities against the undead threat. The film premiered the 2025 Tribeca Festival – where it won an Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature – and later screened at the Fantasia Film Festival up in Montreal a few months ago. Queens of the Dead is now set to open in theaters starting in October (of course!) before it's streaming on Shudder. The fun ensemble cast includes Katy O'Brian, Jaquel Spivey, Tomas Matos, Nina West, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Jack Haven, Cheyenne Jackson, Dominique Jackson, Margaret Cho, Riki Lindhome, & others. This looks like some wacky, weird, wild and kinky horror fun even if it's another familiar zombie riff. // Continue Reading ›

"All I can remember... is the seven of us always together." Sony Pictures has revealed a brand new trailer to celebrate the 40th Anniversary re-release of the 80s classic film St. Elmo's Fire, a story about life and love and friendship made by Joel Schumacher. This is a big favorite among Gen Xers, an important film for the time - first released in June 1985. The Brat Pack is BACK. Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of St. Elmo's Fire, newly restored in 4K and back in select theaters starting on October 17th this fall. A group of friends, just out of college, struggle with adulthood. Seven friends - Alec, Billy, Jules, Kevin, Kirby, Leslie, Wendy - are trying to navigate through life & their friendships following graduation from Washington DC's Georgetown University while often at their ol' dive known as St. Elmo's Bar. Starring Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, Mare Winningham, Andie MacDowell. Critics don't seem to like this film much. One review states that the film reminds "us that the eighties were far, far worse than any of us can recall today, and by helping these monsters get their careers off the ground, we will be paying for our sins for decades to come." Ouch! They're not so bad. Anyone else enjoy this […]

"All I can remember... is the seven of us always together." Sony Pictures has revealed a brand new trailer to celebrate the 40th Anniversary re-release of the 80s classic film St. Elmo's Fire, a story about life and love and friendship made by Joel Schumacher. This is a big favorite among Gen Xers, an important film for the time - first released in June 1985. The Brat Pack is BACK. Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of St. Elmo's Fire, newly restored in 4K and back in select theaters starting on October 17th this fall. A group of friends, just out of college, struggle with adulthood. Seven friends - Alec, Billy, Jules, Kevin, Kirby, Leslie, Wendy - are trying to navigate through life & their friendships following graduation from Washington DC's Georgetown University while often at their ol' dive known as St. Elmo's Bar. Starring Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, Mare Winningham, Andie MacDowell. Critics don't seem to like this film much. One review states that the film reminds "us that the eighties were far, far worse than any of us can recall today, and by helping these monsters get their careers off the ground, we will be paying for our sins for decades to come." Ouch! They're not so bad. Anyone else enjoy this movie? // Continue Reading ›

"Depeche Mode belongs to a different time. They're tattooed in the heart of 3 or 4 generations..." Trafalgar Releasing & Sony Music Vision have revealed an official trailer for a special documentary music experience called Depeche Mode: M, made by the filmmaker Fernando Frias. This is actually so much more than just a concert doc celebrating the spectacle of watching Depeche Mode live! It's also all about Depeche Mode's connections with Mexican culture. Conceived and directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, Depeche Mode: M is an expressive & dynamic cinematic experience built around the footage from the band's three sold-out Mexico City Foro Sol Stadium shows on the 2023-2024 Memento Mori Tour. The feature-length film takes audiences on a musical and spiritual journey, watching as songs resonate in real time with fans, illustrating their timeless multi-cultural influence while delving into profound connections between music, mortality, and Mexican tradition. It's opening in theaters worldwide in October (including in IMAX!!) - meaning you can see it in many different countries on the same week when it launches. Enjoy. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Fernando Frías' doc film Depeche Mode: M, direct from YouTube: "At its core, our new film M is about the deep connection between music, culture, and people—and Fernando Frías, who directed and conceived the film, did […]

"Depeche Mode belongs to a different time. They're tattooed in the heart of 3 or 4 generations..." Trafalgar Releasing & Sony Music Vision have revealed an official trailer for a special documentary music experience called Depeche Mode: M, made by the filmmaker Fernando Frias. This is actually so much more than just a concert doc celebrating the spectacle of watching Depeche Mode live! It's also all about Depeche Mode's connections with Mexican culture. Conceived and directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, Depeche Mode: M is an expressive & dynamic cinematic experience built around the footage from the band's three sold-out Mexico City Foro Sol Stadium shows on the 2023-2024 Memento Mori Tour. The feature-length film takes audiences on a musical and spiritual journey, watching as songs resonate in real time with fans, illustrating their timeless multi-cultural influence while delving into profound connections between music, mortality, and Mexican tradition. It's opening in theaters worldwide in October (including in IMAX!!) - meaning you can see it in many different countries on the same week when it launches. Enjoy. // Continue Reading ›

"You're disgusting – these are my work clothes!" HBO Max has revealed the first official trailer for a kooky comedy series called The Chair Company, co-created by the comedy writers Tim Robinson & Zach Kanin (both worked for "SNL" for years). So this sees to be the spiritual sequel to the hilarious Friendship movie from earlier this year? The series stars Tim Robinson as a man who investigates a far-reaching conspiracy after an embarrassing workplace incident. The main cast includes Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis, Will Price, Joseph Tudisco, & Lou Diamond Phillips. With episodes directed by Andrew DeYoung, director of the film Friendship. So what did he discover? They don't reveal in here – would could it be? This reminds me of a Charlie Kaufman comedy, it has very similar vibes to Being John Malkovich or even a bit of Boots Riley's Sorry to Bother You. I hope it gets crazier & crazier as it goes on! Ready to watch and find out later this fall. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for HBO Max's series The Chair Company, direct from YouTube: "Ron witnessed a problem. It was a big problem." The Chair Company tells the story of William Ronald Trosper (starring Tim Robinson from Friendship), who begins investigating a vast, elaborate conspiracy after an embarrassing workplace incident. The Chair Company […]

"You're disgusting – these are my work clothes!" HBO Max has revealed the first official trailer for a kooky comedy series called The Chair Company, co-created by the comedy writers Tim Robinson & Zach Kanin (both worked for "SNL" for years). So this sees to be the spiritual sequel to the hilarious Friendship movie from earlier this year? The series stars Tim Robinson as a man who investigates a far-reaching conspiracy after an embarrassing workplace incident. The main cast includes Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis, Will Price, Joseph Tudisco, & Lou Diamond Phillips. With episodes directed by Andrew DeYoung, director of the film Friendship. So what did he discover? They don't reveal in here – would could it be? This reminds me of a Charlie Kaufman comedy, it has very similar vibes to Being John Malkovich or even a bit of Boots Riley's Sorry to Bother You. I hope it gets crazier & crazier as it goes on! Ready to watch and find out later this fall. // Continue Reading ›

"I've spent my entire life trying to escape... But after a few years, my life turned to shame... Maybe I could earn a second chance." Apple TV has debuted another chilling full-length trailer for the forest fire thriller The Lost Bus, made by acclaimed director Paul Greengrass. After premiering at TIFF (to very positive reviews), it's opening in theaters first this weekend – before streaming on Apple TV+ in October. Inspired by real events, The Lost Bus is a white-knuckle ride into one of the scariest wildfires as a school bus driver (played by Matthew McConaughey) and school teacher (America Ferrera) save 22 children from the inferno. It also explores what went wrong in California's Camp Fire in 2018, America's deadliest wildfire in a century (85 were killed), and how to prevent future tragedies, also including the story of a bus driver & school teacher who helped kids through the blaze. In addition to McConaughey & Ferrera, the cast includes Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson, and Spencer Watson. Yet another haunting forest fire movie following Kosinski's Only the Brave (in 2017) and Rebuilding Paradise about this same fire. This is the best trailer yet - better than other official trailer! Looking like it might actually be damn good. Greengrass delivering again. Here's the official trailer (+ two posters) for Paul Greengrass' […]

"I've spent my entire life trying to escape... But after a few years, my life turned to shame... Maybe I could earn a second chance." Apple TV has debuted another chilling full-length trailer for the forest fire thriller The Lost Bus, made by acclaimed director Paul Greengrass. After premiering at TIFF (to very positive reviews), it's opening in theaters first this weekend – before streaming on Apple TV+ in October. Inspired by real events, The Lost Bus is a white-knuckle ride into one of the scariest wildfires as a school bus driver (played by Matthew McConaughey) and school teacher (America Ferrera) save 22 children from the inferno. It also explores what went wrong in California's Camp Fire in 2018, America's deadliest wildfire in a century (85 were killed), and how to prevent future tragedies, also including the story of a bus driver & school teacher who helped kids through the blaze. In addition to McConaughey & Ferrera, the cast includes Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson, and Spencer Watson. Yet another haunting forest fire movie following Kosinski's Only the Brave (in 2017) and Rebuilding Paradise about this same fire. This is the best trailer yet - better than other official trailer! Looking like it might actually be damn good. Greengrass delivering again. // Continue Reading ›

"Don't recognize me, do ya?" It's nearly time. Focus Features has debuted another trailer for Anemone, the highly anticipated return of monumental British actor Daniel Day-Lewis (who's now 68). It's premiering soon at the 2025 New York Film Festival in their Spotlight section as a World Premiere before in theaters in October. Will it be any good? We'll know soon enough. Family bonds between fathers, sons, and brothers are explored as complex relationships unfold through personal journeys & generational conflicts. The story follows a middle-aged man who sets out from his suburban home on a journey deep into the woods, where he reconnects with his estranged hermit brother, played by Oscar-winner Daniel Day-Lewis. Bonded by a complicated past, the men share a fraught and slightly tender relationship. The film also stars Sean Bean and Samantha Morton, and it's co-written by & directed by Daniel's son Ronan Day-Lewis as his first feature film. With striking cinematography by DP Ben Fordesman. That first trailer is better than this one, though there's plenty of intriguing footage here as well: the explosion, the weird white object. I'm curious... Here's the second official trailer (+ poster) for Ronan Day-Lewis's film Anemone, from Focus' YouTube: You can rewatch the first official trailer for Ronan Day-Lewis's Anemone film right here for more footage. Intro via NYFF: "Three-time […]

"Don't recognize me, do ya?" It's nearly time. Focus Features has debuted another trailer for Anemone, the highly anticipated return of monumental British actor Daniel Day-Lewis (who's now 68). It's premiering soon at the 2025 New York Film Festival in their Spotlight section as a World Premiere before in theaters in October. Will it be any good? We'll know soon enough. Family bonds between fathers, sons, and brothers are explored as complex relationships unfold through personal journeys & generational conflicts. The story follows a middle-aged man who sets out from his suburban home on a journey deep into the woods, where he reconnects with his estranged hermit brother, played by Oscar-winner Daniel Day-Lewis. Bonded by a complicated past, the men share a fraught and slightly tender relationship. The film also stars Sean Bean and Samantha Morton, and it's co-written by & directed by Daniel's son Ronan Day-Lewis as his first feature film. With striking cinematography by DP Ben Fordesman. That first trailer is better than this one, though there's plenty of intriguing footage here as well: the explosion, the weird white object. I'm curious... // Continue Reading ›

"The closer they look, the less they'll actually see..." 🎩 Lionsgate has unveiled the second official trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don't – originally called Now You See Me 3. This is the third movie in the magician heist series that kicked off with Now You See Me in 2013 and continued with Now You See Me 2 in 2016. It's opening in theaters nationwide in November this fall – if anyone wnats to watch it? Here's the only brief synopsis for this sequel: The Four Horsemen return along with a new generation of illusionists performing mind-melding twists, turns, surprises, and magic unlike anything ever captured on film. I hope the tricks are more realistic this time! Now You Don't stars Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, with Rosamund Pike, and Morgan Freeman. Director Ruben Fleischer "has delivered all of the twists and turns and sleight-of-hand that audiences expect from this franchise while upping the stakes and scale in every way. We can't wait for audiences to discover what he's done." This is slightly better than the first trailer but it still looks like one gigantic, CGI-filled mess without any actual legitimate magic tricks in it. And the jokes are extra cringe, too. Here's the second official trailer for Ruben […]

"The closer they look, the less they'll actually see..." 🎩 Lionsgate has unveiled the second official trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don't – originally called Now You See Me 3. This is the third movie in the magician heist series that kicked off with Now You See Me in 2013 and continued with Now You See Me 2 in 2016. It's opening in theaters nationwide in November this fall – if anyone wnats to watch it? Here's the only brief synopsis for this sequel: The Four Horsemen return along with a new generation of illusionists performing mind-melding twists, turns, surprises, and magic unlike anything ever captured on film. I hope the tricks are more realistic this time! Now You Don't stars Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, with Rosamund Pike, and Morgan Freeman. Director Ruben Fleischer "has delivered all of the twists and turns and sleight-of-hand that audiences expect from this franchise while upping the stakes and scale in every way. We can't wait for audiences to discover what he's done." This is slightly better than the first trailer but it still looks like one gigantic, CGI-filled mess without any actual legitimate magic tricks in it. And the jokes are extra cringe, too. // Continue Reading ›

"You can't avoid the inevitable. The universe is always going to find a way." Stan in Australia has revealed the amusing official trailer for a romantic comedy movie called One More Shot, a time loop New Years Eve party story about a woman trying to win over a guy. This premiered at the 2025 Melbourne Film Festival recently and will be out in Australia next month, but has no US release date just yet. An end-of-millennium house party becomes an endless, tequila-fuelled time loop in this funny film starring Emily Browning. Armed with a bottle of time travelling tequila, Minnie arrives at a swanky beach house on New Year's Eve, 1999, only to discover that her former flame Joe, has brought his new girlfriend. When Minnie takes a shot and is suddenly transported back to the moment she arrived at the party, she soon realises she has a bottle’s worth of chances to win Joe's heart. But as she tries to rewrite the night, things quickly spiral out of control and no matter what she does or how many times she resets, she can’t escape herself. Also starring Aisha Dee, Sean Keenan, Hamish Michael, Ashley Zukerman, and Pallavi Sharda. This looks fun enough to watch, though the tequila swig concept is clearly going to get out of hand at some […]

"You can't avoid the inevitable. The universe is always going to find a way." Stan in Australia has revealed the amusing official trailer for a romantic comedy movie called One More Shot, a time loop New Years Eve party story about a woman trying to win over a guy. This premiered at the 2025 Melbourne Film Festival recently and will be out in Australia next month, but has no US release date just yet. An end-of-millennium house party becomes an endless, tequila-fuelled time loop in this funny film starring Emily Browning. Armed with a bottle of time travelling tequila, Minnie arrives at a swanky beach house on New Year's Eve, 1999, only to discover that her former flame Joe, has brought his new girlfriend. When Minnie takes a shot and is suddenly transported back to the moment she arrived at the party, she soon realises she has a bottle’s worth of chances to win Joe's heart. But as she tries to rewrite the night, things quickly spiral out of control and no matter what she does or how many times she resets, she can’t escape herself. Also starring Aisha Dee, Sean Keenan, Hamish Michael, Ashley Zukerman, and Pallavi Sharda. This looks fun enough to watch, though the tequila swig concept is clearly going to get out of hand at some point. Get a look below. // Continue Reading ›

"We're really breaking out the heavy artillery. The big explosions. Hopefully I'll make the stunts look cool." Paramount has debuted a quick new behind-the-scenes promo video for The Running Man, the next new Edgar Wright movie after Last Night in Soho in 2021. Landing in theaters this November - watch the first trailer here. Based on the 1982 novel by Stephen King (under his pseudonym Richard Bachman) – it is the second adaptation of the book following that 1980s movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Set in a dystopian future, a game show called "The Running Man" has people chased by murderous Hunters across the world to win money. Ben Richards is willing to go the distance in this ultimate game of life and death... This new 2025 version stars Glen Powell as Ben, with Katy O'Brian, Daniel Ezra, Karl Glusman, Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy, David Zayas, Sean Hayes, and Colman Domingo. I'm not sure why this featurette is so short – only 30 seconds, with just a few quick shots of the behind-the-scenes stunt work. I hope we'll see more soon! This movie better be good. Here's the quick action featurette for Edgar Wright's movie The Running Man, direct from YouTube: You can rewatch the first official trailer for Edgar Wright's The […]

"We're really breaking out the heavy artillery. The big explosions. Hopefully I'll make the stunts look cool." Paramount has debuted a quick new behind-the-scenes promo video for The Running Man, the next new Edgar Wright movie after Last Night in Soho in 2021. Landing in theaters this November - watch the first trailer here. Based on the 1982 novel by Stephen King (under his pseudonym Richard Bachman) – it is the second adaptation of the book following that 1980s movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Set in a dystopian future, a game show called "The Running Man" has people chased by murderous Hunters across the world to win money. Ben Richards is willing to go the distance in this ultimate game of life and death... This new 2025 version stars Glen Powell as Ben, with Katy O'Brian, Daniel Ezra, Karl Glusman, Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy, David Zayas, Sean Hayes, and Colman Domingo. I'm not sure why this featurette is so short – only 30 seconds, with just a few quick shots of the behind-the-scenes stunt work. I hope we'll see more soon! This movie better be good. // Continue Reading ›

"This is Alaska – there's no perimeter. People up here are different." This looks wild! Something big going on. Apple TV+ has debuted the full official trailer for a new thriller series titled The Last Frontier. Ready to watch streaming on Apple TV+ starting on October 10th this fall. Still reminds me of both Con-Air and The Grey (the 2011 Liam Neeson survival film). U.S. Marshal Frank Remnick's jurisdiction is turned upside-down when a prison transport plane crashes somewhere out in the remote wilderness, setting free dozens of violent inmates. Tasked with protecting the town he’s vowed to keep safe, he suspects the crash wasn’t an accident, but the first step of a well-crafted plan with far-reaching and devastating implications. Uh that's scary! Jason Clarke stars as Remnick, along with Dominic Cooper, Haley Bennett, Simone Kessell, Dallas Goldtooth, Tait Blum, & Alfre Woodard. Also can see Clifton Collins Jr. on the plane. With episodes directed by filmmakers John Curran (director of the movies The Painted Veil, Stone, Tracks, Chappaquiddick, Mercy Road) and Sam Hargrave (of Extraction 1 & 2). There is a LOT going on in this series! Much more than just a story about rounding up prisoners in the Alaskan wilderness. Worth a watch. Here's the main official trailer (+ poster) for Apple TV+'s new series The Last Frontier, from YouTube: […]

"This is Alaska – there's no perimeter. People up here are different." This looks wild! Something big going on. Apple TV+ has debuted the full official trailer for a new thriller series titled The Last Frontier. Ready to watch streaming on Apple TV+ starting on October 10th this fall. Still reminds me of both Con-Air and The Grey (the 2011 Liam Neeson survival film). U.S. Marshal Frank Remnick's jurisdiction is turned upside-down when a prison transport plane crashes somewhere out in the remote wilderness, setting free dozens of violent inmates. Tasked with protecting the town he’s vowed to keep safe, he suspects the crash wasn’t an accident, but the first step of a well-crafted plan with far-reaching and devastating implications. Uh that's scary! Jason Clarke stars as Remnick, along with Dominic Cooper, Haley Bennett, Simone Kessell, Dallas Goldtooth, Tait Blum, & Alfre Woodard. Also can see Clifton Collins Jr. on the plane. With episodes directed by filmmakers John Curran (director of the movies The Painted Veil, Stone, Tracks, Chappaquiddick, Mercy Road) and Sam Hargrave (of Extraction 1 & 2). There is a LOT going on in this series! Much more than just a story about rounding up prisoners in the Alaskan wilderness. Worth a watch. // Continue Reading ›

"Where the film business gets into trouble is when it tries to run art like a business. The fact is – art will survive anything..." The entire film industry and so many others are dealing with the profound sadness this week from losing the icon of cinema Robert Redford – who passed away on Tuesday at age 89. Aside from his beloved performances and the many films he directed, Redford's greatest impact on cinema is perhaps the Sundance Film Festival and Sundance Institute. The original Utah/US Film Festival took place in 1978 (before becoming the "Sundance Film Festival" in 1991) and the Sundance Institute was later founded in 1980 by Redford himself - with the dream of inspiring / encouraging artists to develop their filmmaking skills outside of the pressure of Hollywood and of success / failure. It wasn't just the initiative to create the institute and the festival, it was his inspirational idea behind starting them, the desire to change cinema by giving indie films & filmmakers a chance to thrive and potentially be noticed by the industry and beyond. The Sundance Institute released this heartfelt 7-min video tribute to Redford, focusing on his work creating the Sundance Labs and his wisdom in running them with the goal of diversity and inclusion and innovation. We are deeply saddened by […]

"Where the film business gets into trouble is when it tries to run art like a business. The fact is – art will survive anything..." The entire film industry and so many others are dealing with the profound sadness this week from losing the icon of cinema Robert Redford – who passed away on Tuesday at age 89. Aside from his beloved performances and the many films he directed, Redford's greatest impact on cinema is perhaps the Sundance Film Festival and Sundance Institute. The original Utah/US Film Festival took place in 1978 (before becoming the "Sundance Film Festival" in 1991) and the Sundance Institute was later founded in 1980 by Redford himself - with the dream of inspiring / encouraging artists to develop their filmmaking skills outside of the pressure of Hollywood and of success / failure. It wasn't just the initiative to create the institute and the festival, it was his inspirational idea behind starting them, the desire to change cinema by giving indie films & filmmakers a chance to thrive and potentially be noticed by the industry and beyond. The Sundance Institute released this heartfelt 7-min video tribute to Redford, focusing on his work creating the Sundance Labs and his wisdom in running them with the goal of diversity and inclusion and innovation. // Continue Reading ›

"Find forgiveness!" "Why should I do the forgiving?" Time for X-Mas fun! True Brit Ent. has revealed the first official trailer for a musical comedy Christmas movie called Christmas Karma - from the acclaimed filmmaker Gurinder Chadha (best known for the films Bend It Like Beckham, Angus Thongs & Perfect Snogging, Blinded By The Light). I'm a big fan of Chadha and her films (and her musicals) so I have to say I'm curious to see how this out plays. Take Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol story, add heaps of British musical and acting talent, and you have a modern film set in vibrant, diverse London. Told from Chadha's unique point of view and in her own distinctive style – starring actor Kunal Nayyar as Eshaan Sood, the Ebenezer Scrooge of this modern "It's a Wonderful Life" story in the UK. The whimsical cast includes Eva Longoria, Billy Porter, Boy George, Danny Dyer, Leo Suter, Pixie Lott, Charithra Chandran, and Hugh Bonneville. With music from Gary Barlow, Nitin Sawhney, Shaznay Lewis, Ben Cullum, Panjabi MC, Jassi Sidhu and Malkit Singh, the film features an eclectic soundtrack influenced by gospel, bhangra, carols, rap and classic pop songs. You will not be able to sit still! 🎅 The "festive, feel-good event of the year" opens in UK cinemas in November. Though still […]

"Find forgiveness!" "Why should I do the forgiving?" Time for X-Mas fun! True Brit Ent. has revealed the first official trailer for a musical comedy Christmas movie called Christmas Karma - from the acclaimed filmmaker Gurinder Chadha (best known for the films Bend It Like Beckham, Angus Thongs & Perfect Snogging, Blinded By The Light). I'm a big fan of Chadha and her films (and her musicals) so I have to say I'm curious to see how this out plays. Take Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol story, add heaps of British musical and acting talent, and you have a modern film set in vibrant, diverse London. Told from Chadha's unique point of view and in her own distinctive style – starring actor Kunal Nayyar as Eshaan Sood, the Ebenezer Scrooge of this modern "It's a Wonderful Life" story in the UK. The whimsical cast includes Eva Longoria, Billy Porter, Boy George, Danny Dyer, Leo Suter, Pixie Lott, Charithra Chandran, and Hugh Bonneville. With music from Gary Barlow, Nitin Sawhney, Shaznay Lewis, Ben Cullum, Panjabi MC, Jassi Sidhu and Malkit Singh, the film features an eclectic soundtrack influenced by gospel, bhangra, carols, rap and classic pop songs. You will not be able to sit still! 🎅 The "festive, feel-good event of the year" opens in UK cinemas in November. Though still no US release set. A bit too British for American audiences? // Continue Reading ›

"You are the writer of your own stories." Apple TV+ has revealed a full official trailer for an animated series titled The Sisters Grimm, an animated fantasy adventure series riffing on the classic The Brothers Grimm tales. Animated & produced by Titmouse for Apple TV, this series is based on the books of the same name. The Sisters Grimm is a children's fantasy series written by Michael Buckley / illustrated by Peter Ferguson. The stories are partially based on the works and lives of the Brothers Grimm, with the titular protagonists, Sabrina Grimm & Daphne Grimm, being their fictional descendants, and the supporting cast featuring many characters from the Grimms' collection of fairytales. On the show - two orphaned sisters navigate a town full of people torn straight from fantasy & fairy tales, confronting heroes & villains alike, while investigating the mystery of their missing parents. With the voices of Ariel Winter as Sabrina, Leah Newman as Daphne, plus Laraine Newman, Abubakar Salim, Billy Harris, Harry Trevaldwyn, and JB Blanc as "The Giant". They have doggie sidekick and go on all kinds of magical adventures? Yep this looks like tons of fun. Here's the full trailer (+ poster) for Apple TV's animated series The Sisters Grimm, from YouTube: Two orphaned sisters (Sabrina Grimm and Daphne Grimm) navigate a town full […]

"You are the writer of your own stories." Apple TV+ has revealed a full official trailer for an animated series titled The Sisters Grimm, an animated fantasy adventure series riffing on the classic The Brothers Grimm tales. Animated & produced by Titmouse for Apple TV, this series is based on the books of the same name. The Sisters Grimm is a children's fantasy series written by Michael Buckley / illustrated by Peter Ferguson. The stories are partially based on the works and lives of the Brothers Grimm, with the titular protagonists, Sabrina Grimm & Daphne Grimm, being their fictional descendants, and the supporting cast featuring many characters from the Grimms' collection of fairytales. On the show - two orphaned sisters navigate a town full of people torn straight from fantasy & fairy tales, confronting heroes & villains alike, while investigating the mystery of their missing parents. With the voices of Ariel Winter as Sabrina, Leah Newman as Daphne, plus Laraine Newman, Abubakar Salim, Billy Harris, Harry Trevaldwyn, and JB Blanc as "The Giant". They have doggie sidekick and go on all kinds of magical adventures? Yep this looks like tons of fun. // Continue Reading ›

"An intimate look at Ozzy's final act." Paramount+ has revealed an official trailer for a documentary film titled Ozzy: No Escape From Now, available for streaming in October. After 76 years rocking this planet, John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne passed away in July. This doc about him will be released posthumously celebrating his life & his final years anyway. "The last six years have been full of some of the worst times I’ve been through. There's been times when I thought my number was up... But making music and making two albums saved me. I'd have gone nuts without music." Directed by filmmaker Tania Alexander, the doc began filming in early 2022, during the recording sessions making his 13th studio album, the 2x GRAMMY Award-winning Patient Number 9. He played his final show in July 2025, dying only 17 days after the Back to the Beginning farewell concert. This doc features full access to Ozzy, Sharon Osbourne and their children, and a host of key contributors in his life – all of whom help deliver a human view of a man who remains a hero to millions. An emotional farewell for fans, and final thank you from Ozzy, for all the years of rock 'n roll glory. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Tania Alexander's Ozzy: No Escape From Now, […]

"An intimate look at Ozzy's final act." Paramount+ has revealed an official trailer for a documentary film titled Ozzy: No Escape From Now, available for streaming in October. After 76 years rocking this planet, John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne passed away in July. This doc about him will be released posthumously celebrating his life & his final years anyway. "The last six years have been full of some of the worst times I’ve been through. There's been times when I thought my number was up... But making music and making two albums saved me. I'd have gone nuts without music." Directed by filmmaker Tania Alexander, the doc began filming in early 2022, during the recording sessions making his 13th studio album, the 2x GRAMMY Award-winning Patient Number 9. He played his final show in July 2025, dying only 17 days after the Back to the Beginning farewell concert. This doc features full access to Ozzy, Sharon Osbourne and their children, and a host of key contributors in his life – all of whom help deliver a human view of a man who remains a hero to millions. An emotional farewell for fans, and final thank you from Ozzy, for all the years of rock 'n roll glory. // Continue Reading ›

"Not only has the scares but also a massive heart." Indy the Dog!! 🐕 IFC Films has debuted another trailer for one of this year's major indie horror breakouts titled Good Boy, a horror film told from the perspective of the "good boy" family dog. This is ready to hit theaters starting in early October as perfect horror season entertainment. The debut feature by filmmaker Ben Leonberg, this first premiered at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival earlier in the year. A loyal doggie named Indy moves to a rural home with his owner Todd, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most. Good Boy stars Indy the Dog as Indy, with Larry Fessenden, Arielle Friedman, Shane Jensen, Anya Krawcheck, & Stuart Rudin. The reviews are pretty good, but don't expect this to be the best horror film ever made. It's really all about the pooch and his amazing time starring on screen in this – saving the day and fighting off ghosts. I can't wait to watch! Enjoy. Here's the second trailer (+ poster) for Ben Leonberg's horror film Good Boy, direct from IFC's YouTube: You can rewatch the first official trailer for Ben Leonberg's Good Boy film right here for […]

"Not only has the scares but also a massive heart." Indy the Dog!! 🐕 IFC Films has debuted another trailer for one of this year's major indie horror breakouts titled Good Boy, a horror film told from the perspective of the "good boy" family dog. This is ready to hit theaters starting in early October as perfect horror season entertainment. The debut feature by filmmaker Ben Leonberg, this first premiered at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival earlier in the year. A loyal doggie named Indy moves to a rural home with his owner Todd, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most. Good Boy stars Indy the Dog as Indy, with Larry Fessenden, Arielle Friedman, Shane Jensen, Anya Krawcheck, & Stuart Rudin. The reviews are pretty good, but don't expect this to be the best horror film ever made. It's really all about the pooch and his amazing time starring on screen in this – saving the day and fighting off ghosts. I can't wait to watch! Enjoy. // Continue Reading ›

"This is will be for you now... You are going to die tonight. Unless you give it what it wants." Paramount+ has revealed the first official trailer for a brand new original horror creation called Vicious, the latest from filmmaker Bryan Bertino, creator of The Strangers franchise and director of a few other indie horror films as well. Vicious will premiere at Fantastic Fest 2025 later this month before it's streaming on Paramount+ to watch in October for horror season. A woman spends the night fighting for her own existence as she slips down a rabbit hole contained inside a gift from a late-night visitor. It comes with simple instructions if she wants to live – place three things inside: something you need, something you hate, and something you love. Starring Dakota Fanning as Polly and a very creepy Kathryn Hunter, along with Mary McCormack, Rachel Blanchard, Devyn Nekoda, Klea Scott, and Emily Mitchell. So, from this tease it seems like Hunter is just another victim of this box, and an evil supernatural force is hiding inside this box, controlling people to give it what it wants? Yep seems like a wicked cool concept for a horror movie - check it out below. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Bryan Bertino's horror thriller Vicious, direct from YouTube: When […]

"This is will be for you now... You are going to die tonight. Unless you give it what it wants." Paramount+ has revealed the first official trailer for a brand new original horror creation called Vicious, the latest from filmmaker Bryan Bertino, creator of The Strangers franchise and director of a few other indie horror films as well. Vicious will premiere at Fantastic Fest 2025 later this month before it's streaming on Paramount+ to watch in October for horror season. A woman spends the night fighting for her own existence as she slips down a rabbit hole contained inside a gift from a late-night visitor. It comes with simple instructions if she wants to live – place three things inside: something you need, something you hate, and something you love. Starring Dakota Fanning as Polly and a very creepy Kathryn Hunter, along with Mary McCormack, Rachel Blanchard, Devyn Nekoda, Klea Scott, and Emily Mitchell. So, from this tease it seems like Hunter is just another victim of this box, and an evil supernatural force is hiding inside this box, controlling people to give it what it wants? Yep seems like a wicked cool concept for a horror movie - check it out below. // Continue Reading ›

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