Streaming This Weekend: The Wretched, Guns Akimbo, The Rhythm Section and More

Another week has passed and still, for the most part, movie theaters remain closed. With that, lovers of cinema are left to streaming services and digital rentals/purchases to help fill the void. Fortunately, this week has no shortage of new and recent releases to help every sort of movie lover find something to watch. This week’s releases bring a new horror movie to the table, which is being released in a unique way, as well as a couple of 2020 movies that actually made it to theaters before the shutdown....

August 11, 2025 · 5 min · 976 words · Jordan Harmon

The Ellen DeGeneres Show Ratings Hit All-Time Low Amidst Workplace Investigation

Things continue to look bad forEllen DeGeneres. The comedian and talk show host has faced an onslaught of allegations that paint a toxic workplace culture behind the scenes of her long-runningThe Ellen DeGeneres Show. It turns out these reports have had a hugely negative impact on the show’s ratings as well, as the numbers have taken a steep dive in recent weeks, hitting a new all-time low. According to a new report, reruns ofEllen: The Ellen DeGeneres Showthat ran the week ending on July 26 saw a 29 percent dip when compared to the same week last summer....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Judy Brooks

The Simpsons Series Analyst Wanted to Binge Every Episode & Take Notes for $6800

The perfect job opportunity has opened up for ultimate fans ofThe Simpsons. A job listing at Platin Casino in the UK notes that the company is looking for help with analysing every single episode, which is now more than 700 in all, by hiring a “Simpsonsseries analyst.” It’s listed as an 8-week gig the the idea to “get paid to watch everySimpsonsepisode ever” and help the company “predict the future.”...

August 11, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Jillian Conway

The Undertaker Names His Mount Rushmore of WWE Legends

Every pro wrestling fan is going to have their own opinions on which four legends would be most befitting of representing the “Mount Rushmore of WWE.” Picking just four of the greatest superstars of all time could be a challenge as there are always going to be some excellent performers that have to be left out, no matter who gets selected.The Undertaker, who spent decades wrestling in WWE before recently hanging up the boots, has just weighed in to pick his four selections for the honor....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Daniel Reid

Tim Burton's 'Batman' Films Land Dolby Cinema Theatrical Release

Some of the most iconicBatmanfilms of all time are finally headed back to the big screen later this month. Tim Burton’s seminal take on the classic DC superhero first hit cinemas in 1989, featuring Michael Keaton’s glorious debut as the Caped Crusader. Then, in 1992, Burton one-upped himself withone of the greatest superhero sequelsever made,Batman Returns. Now, over 30 years after both films debuted in theaters, DC fans will be able to re-experience them on the big screen in one of the most immersive theatrical formats out there....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Mark Oliver

Tom Hardy's Venom 3 Sneak Peek Photo Sparks Spider-Man Crossover Speculation

The upcomingVenom 3film is making MCU fans excited, particularly due to a recent set photo shared byTom Hardy. The image reveals an intriguing link toSpider-Man: No Way Home, sparking speculation about the plot of the new Venom installment. In the photo (viaX), Hardy, reprising his role as Eddie Brock/Venom, is seen wearing the same outfit he donned in the post-credits scene ofVenom: Let There Be Carnageand his brief appearance inSpider-Man: No Way Home....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Holly Riley

Toy Story 4 Writers Left Over Pixar Head's Alleged Misconduct

John Lasseter, head of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation, is the latest Hollywood power player to be embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal, with a new report claiming his behavior affected the highly-anticipated sequelToy Story 4. It has been revealed that originalToy Story 4 writersRashida Jones and Will McCormack left the project shortly after they were announced as the screenwriters, after John Lasseter made an unwanted advance. Neither Rashida Jones nor Will McCormack commented on the story, while a Pixar rep claimed their departure was due to “creative differences....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Crystal Krause

Twilight: The Best Music Moments in the Movie, Ranked

Catherine Hardwicke’s 2008Twilightmovie marks the start of theTwilight Saga. This first installment follows Bella (Kristen Stewart), who moves to the town of Forks, Washington. What seems like a boring town is home to Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), a member of a vampire family. Bella falls for Edward and is pulled into danger when a group of vampires objects to her presence in the Cullens' life. The movie was a huge hit and launched the saga’s success....

August 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1290 words · Crystal Gutierrez

Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson to Reunite for Comedy-Thriller The Kill Room

Uma ThurmanandSamuel L. Jacksonhave joined the cast ofThe Kill Room, a “darkly comic” thriller about a hitman who accidentally becomes an art world sensation. The pair has previously co-starred inPulp Fiction(though they didn’t appear in any scenes together) andKill Bill: Volume 2, both films directed by Quentin Tarantino. Nicol Paone (Funny or Die, Friendsgiving) will directThe Kill Roomfrom an original script by Jonathan Jacobson. The film is set to go on floors soon and will be shot in New Jersey and New York....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Thomas Smith

Vin Diesel Quietly Reveals First Footage From 'Riddick: Furya'

Action starVin Dieselhas quietly revealed the first footage from his upcoming (and long-awaited) sequel,Riddick 4. Officially titledRiddick: Furya, the sci-fi action follow-up will explore the mysterious origins of Diesel’s title character, who started life as a mysterious intergalactic convict way back in 2000’sPitch Black. The lore has since greatly expanded, withRiddick: Furyaexpected to bring back on of Diesel’s best characters for a cinematic epic. While the footage doesn’t show too much (you can check it out below), it does find Diesel back in the black goggles and sporting the kind of look of repressed rage that the character is known for....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · James Miller

Why Louis C.K. May Walk Away from Louie Forever

Comedian Louis C.K. went from being one of the best stand-up comedians in the world to having one of the most acclaimed shows on TV when he madeLouie, which is based on his life in New York City as a comedian who is trying to raise his daughters.Louie Season 5concluded in 2015, but FX is willing to pull the trigger on new episodes if Louis C.K. ever decides he wants to do it....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · John Williams

Will Michonne Join The Walking Dead Movie with Rick Grimes?

Fans ofThe Walking Deadwere dealt a curveball, albeit one that was announced and everyone had proper time to brace for, as Danai Gurira has departed the series as Michonne. But that doesn’t mean we’ve seen the last of her in the walker-filled wasteland. In all likelihood, she will be reuniting with Andrew Lincoln’s Rick Grimes in the upcoming Walking Dead movie. Warning:spoilersahead forThe Walking Deadseason 10 episode 13, titledWhat We Become....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Brittany Brandt

Woody Harrelson Replaces Jason Statham in Kevin Hart's The Man from Toronto

Rejoice! Following the crushingly disappointing news that action icon Jason Statham had stepped away from the buddy-comedyThe Man from Torontoa few days ago, it is now being reported that none other thanZombielandandWar for the Planet of the Apesstar Woody Harrelson will be taking his place. During his decade-long career, actorWoody Harrelsonhas been nominated for an Academy award no less than three times, for Best Supporting Actor in both the jet-black crime comedyThree Billboards Outside Ebbingand the war dramaThe Messenger, as well as being nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in biographical dramaThe People vs....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Daniel Kim