5 Ways Happy Gilmore Still Holds Up (And 4 Ways it Doesn’t)

It’s been almost a quarter of a century now since audiences were treated to just how wacky and hilarious the comedic talents of Adam Sandlercould truly get. Following on from his time onSNLand smaller roles in films like Steve Martin’sMixed Nuts,Sandler quickly broke out on his own when he took the lead inBilly Madison,which became a huge hit. Quickly following it up in 1996 with his second hit comedy,Happy Gilmore,it was that film that helped propel him on his way to being the iconic star he is today....

August 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2028 words · Robert Rowe

7 Batman Villains Based on Real People

Everybody knowsBatman, the dark-natured, iconic superhero who leads a multi-billion dollar media empire. And everybody knows his villains. The Dark Knight’s rogues gallery is arguably the most recognizable, and also the most compelling, of any superhero in the genre. Unlike other superheroes, Batman’s enemies aren’t defined by superhuman powers. They tend to be more human, reflecting the twisted side of our nature. Many of these characters are legitimately insane, exhibiting a range of psychotic and antisocial disorders, compulsions, and behaviors....

August 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1662 words · Melissa Hart

A Quiet Place 2 Gets New March 2020 Release Date, Moving Up Two Months

A Quiet Place 2is now hitting theaters on March 20th, 2020. Paramount Pictures originally had the highly anticipated sequel preparing for a summer 2020 premiere, but they have decided to go with an earlier date. This should be welcome news to fans who have been waiting to see what John Krasinski is bringing to the table this time around, especially since he’s being so secretive about his process. With that being said, the director/writer/actor says this isn’t going to be an ordinary sequel....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Joseph Stewart

Alice Through the Looking Glass Teaser Reveals First Footage

Walt Disney Studioscelebrated the end of Daylight Savings Time this weekend with a brief teaser forAlice Through the Looking Glass, the studio’s sequel to the 2010box officeblockbusterAlice in Wonderland. This sequel revisits Lewis Carroll’s beloved stories with an all-new tale that travels back to Underland - and back in Time. It isn’t known when the full trailer for this sequel will be released, so stay tuned for that. Returning from the original movie areMia Wasikowskaas Alice,Johnny Deppas theMad Hatter,Helena Bonham Carteras the Red Queen andAnne Hathawayas the White Queen....

August 17, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Ann Robinson

Andrew Lincoln Discusses Rick Grimes' Departure on The Walking Dead at #SDCC

Andrew Lincolnhas officially addressed his departure fromThe Walking Dead. The actor, who has played the show’s lead character, Rick Grimes, ever since the pilot episode aired in 2010, is set to leave the series during the events of the upcoming season 9. This was recently confirmed by Robert Kirkman, who is an executive producer on the show and created the Image Comics series that it’s based on. During the show’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Lincoln took the opportunity to confirm his exit and to share some thoughts on the matter....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Julian Townsend

Are the Smurfs Actually Communist?

Quick Links Withthe recent announcementthat pop superstar Rihanna has been cast inThe Smurfs Movie, a fascinating fan theory about the social fabric of the cute cuddly blue humanoids has resurfaced online. Although the adorable creatures are known for being fun, kindhearted, and family-friendly throughout the multimedia franchise that dates back to 1958, the wild theory suggests that the Smurfs are communists hiding in plain sight. In 1998, a satirical essay by writer Marc Schmidt parodied the Smurfs as an example of socialism and its impact on European pop culture....

August 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1103 words · Sophia Smith

B.J. Novak's Platform Anthology Series Gets Pilot Order at FX

FX Networks has given the green light to a half-hour anthology series pilot.Platformis written, directed and executive produced by B.J. Novak (The Office). The series aims to “use the boldest issues of our times as a jumping off point to tell singular, character-driven stories about the world we live in today.” The pilot will feature a star-studded cast including:Kaitlyn Dever(Booksmart), Jon Bernthal (The Punisher), Lucas Hedges (Ben Is Back), Boyd Holbrook (Narcos,Logan), O’Shea Jackson Jr....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · William Sims

Baby Yoda Life-Size Hot Toys Action Figure May Be the Ultimate Star Wars Collectible

Fans ofThe Mandalorian, or more specificallyBaby Yoda, may want to start setting some credits aside for this one. Hot Toys has revealed a new life-sized collectible figure based on the beloved character from theStar Warsseries. While there are more Baby Yoda toys on the market now, one would be hard-pressed to find one as detailed as this. Disney and Lucasfilm, initially, were slow to get toys based on the character, officially known as the Child, to market....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Jesse Woods

Batman v Superman to Feature Leto's Joker in a Flashback?

Earlier today, we reported thatBatman v Superman: Dawn of JusticestarBen Affleckwas spotted on the set ofSuicide Squad, where it is believed he will reprise his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman for directorDavid Ayer’s superhero adventure, which is currently shooting in Toronto. It has long been rumored that Batman will figure into theSuicide Squadstory somehow, with unconfirmed reports claiming that Batman will show up at a huge prison riot scene towards the end, where The Dark Knight will confront The Joker (Jared Leto)....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Jerry Villanueva

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Completely Ignores Time Dilation From the Original

After a 36-year hiatus,Beetlejuicereturned to the big screen on September 6,2024, and easily exorcised its box-office competitors. In the acclaimed sequelBeetlejuice Beetlejuice,Tim Burton hit the right balance of horror and humor, allowing the original cast members to shine while introducing new characters and pushing the mythological universe forward. Yet, for all the zany cartoonish fun and macabre fright, fans have noticed a detail regarding the purgatorial time crunch from the 1988 original that is oddly missing from the amusing sequel....

August 17, 2025 · 5 min · 882 words · Daniel Ramirez

Best Movies Coming to Apple TV+ in April 2023

Read more about the best movies coming to HBO Max in April 2023 Read more about the best movies coming to Shudder in April 2023 The April movies for Apple TV+ look like they will be great. Apple has some real adventures planned, as they take big names from franchises like Marvel and James Bond to prove they can attract some of the best actors in Hollywood. In addition, the streamer is investing a lot in original titles as it plans to grow over the next few years....

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 740 words · Thomas Anderson

Blue's Clues Gets a New Host and a New Title

The upcoming reboot of the hit Nick Jr. series Blue’s Clues has finally found its new host, Broadway actor Joshua Dela Cruz. Additionally, the reboot is receiving a new name in order to make it stand out from the original series: Blue’s Clues & You. Despite having a new title and a new host, the series will still be in the same style as the original, featuring the lovable dog Blue leaving three paw print clues for its host to find throughout the episode in order to answer whatever question Blue is trying to answer....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Richard Wright

Britney Spears Biopic Casting Choices Include Emma Roberts & Timothée Chalamet

News of theBritney Spearsbiopic has sparked a lot of debate over who should play the former princess of pop. Many famous names have been circulated by fans on social media, but someone who used to be in Spears' inner circle has her own opinions about who should not only play the “Gimme More” singer, but also Justin Timberlake and herself. PerTMZ, Spears' former personal assistant, Felicia Culotta, is putting some names in a hat for roles in the biopic that will be based on the singer’s New York Timesbest-selling memoir,The Woman in Me....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Jared Mitchell