Spoiler Alert: Horror in the High DesertFound footagehorror moviesare among the most effective in the genre. It’s probably the horror subgenre that holds a single purpose and has no intention to be something else. They’re films designed with the only goal of scaring you out of your wits. With a few notable exceptions, few stories matter in the universe of the realistic format that will usually drive you to think “this actually happened....

One of the instantly iconic images fromBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, seen in the first trailer, is ofRobin’s costume hanging in theBatcavewithThe Joker’s taunts spray painted on the front of it. We know that Robin died, but the circumstances behind the incident that brought about his demise is never fully explained in the movie itself. Only hinted at. In a recent interview withIGN, directorZack Snyderrevealed why Robin’s death was important to the movie, and how it shapes this incarnation ofBruce Wayne....

Noah Baumbach’s moviesare idolized by the pretentious hipster types, the film and graphic design students that have moved on from their initial infatuation with Wes Anderson in an attempt to deviate from mainstream film. If they’re sticking with upper-class, white, American malaise, these people eventually land at Baumbach, the cooler, more intellectually liberated younger brother. These are the people that up-sticks from their parent’s five-bed house in middle-class suburbia, and descend on Brooklyn or London’s East End....

Journalism was once a profession viewed with respect and integrity. From Truman Capote and David Halberstam to Norman Mailer and Ernest Hemingway, the occupation gave names to some of the most notable and influential literary geniuses in modern history. Accompanying the rise of social media was the by-product of citizen journalism, and in particular, the era whereby fake news and the proliferation of misinformation became so prevalent. The industry that used to be governed by strict adherence to ethical practices, that fourth estate which strained specific emphasis on accurate, honest, and fair reporting, has gradually transitioned into a self-interested, free-for-all of one-upmanship, sensationalism, and political bias....

Inside Out 2was not only a box office smash hit, but also a streaming sensation,bringing in record numbers on Disney+. It debuted on the streamer on September 25 after an incredible theatrical run, where it was number one at the domestic box office for three weeks. The film grossed $652 million domestically, and $1.69 billion worldwide, to become the highest-grossing movie of 2024. It was knownInside Out 2’sarrival on Disney+ would be a big deal, but the Pixar sequel continues to blow past expectations....

At the end of last week’sInto the Badlandsepisode, we sawGaius Chau(Lewis Tan) get stabbed while he was in a battle with Castor (Dean-Charles Chapman) and was thought to be left for dead. But instead, he somehow was able to sneak off from everyone and stow away in the trunk of the Widow’s (Emily Beecham) car. When they arrive at the gates of her base and discover him, she is unaware of who he is until he calls her by her regular name of Minerva....

Ghostbustersbegot many things, including a catchy theme song, asequel, plenty of classic one liners, toys and even an animated series. But perhaps most beloved of all thingsGhostbustersis the Hi-CEcto Cooler. And as some suspected, it may be making a comeback in anticipation of the newGhostbustersreboot that arrives next summer. But will it still taste the same? Ecto Cooler is arguably the most popular Hi-C flavor ever introduced on the market. It began appearing in juice boxes across america in 1987....

WhenAvengers: Endgamefeatured a time jump of five years from the events ofInfinity War, it seems like there was going to be a disproportionate gap in time between the real life present and the “present” of theMCU, which is now in 2023, but as we head into the last movies of 2021, it’s clear that the gap has simply allowed Marvel to tell a lot of stories all set around that 2023 timestamp while the real world catches up and then restores the timeline to “now....

The Batman - Part IImade major strides recently when director Matt Reeves announced he hadcompleted the scriptalongside co-writer Mattson Tomlin. The sequel is expected to begin production later this year, but the head of DC Studios has revealed his opinion of the finished screenplay, and it is certain to please DC fans. During the U.S. premiere ofSuperman, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn was asked if he had the chance to read the script for the long-awaitedThe Batmansequel....

There have been no shortage of rumors forJustice League Dark, a.k.a.Dark Universe, this week. One report claimed thatColin Farrellis being eyed to playJohn Constantine, while yet another report claimedBen Mendelsohnis being eyed to play the main villain, Anton Arcane. None of these details have been confirmed just yet, but now we have another rumor to throw onto the pile.JoBloreports thatFede Alvarez(Evil Dead) and the Israeli filmmaking duo of Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado (Big Bad Wolves) are considered the directorial front runners at this point....

Actor, producer, and directorKerry Washingtonhas made a career out of portraying the Black experience in some very powerful and moving historical, dramatic, and biographical films and TV shows. Being a native of the Bronx and having a mother heavily involved in activism has inspired her to take on roles that not only depict being Black, but show a reflection of her own mother as a powerful Black woman. While most people know her best as Olivia Pope in ABC’s drama seriesScandal, Washington has been appearing in films since the early 2000s,following her graduationfrom Georgetown University in 1998....

In limited theaters and VOD formats today, Lionsgate Premiere has provided us with an exclusive clip fromLife On the Line, featuringJohn TravoltaandKate Bosworth. This scene showsJohn Travolta’s Beau reacting to his niece Bailey, who reveals that she’s pregnant, news which he is not terribly happy to receive. After raising his niece to stay away from others in his profession, Beau learns that Bailey was impregnated by one of his co-workers....

Henry Cavill has picked up another ringing endorsement to play James Bond.Matthew Vaughn, director of the new movieThe King’s Man, recently addressed his possible involvement in the Bond franchise during a roundtable press event. PerComicbook.com, the director said he doesn’t believe the Bond team will ever give him that call, but for what it’s worth, he’d want to see Cavill in that role. “I don’t think the Bond people would touch me with a stick....