When ahorror movieends with everyone safe and living, it almost feels unsatisfying. You watch as a group of friends or a family get mixed up in something supernatural or targeted by a group of killers, and you’re on edge the entire time. You’re waiting to see who gets taken down next, if the final girl will really make it out of there alive, and if they do, will they survive in the sequel?...
James Gunn’sSupermanis one of the most anticipated movies of 2025. After a tough year for superhero films in 2024 and DC’s 2023 slate underperforming or downright bombing at the box office, a lot is riding on this newSupermanmovie. Warner Bros. and DC are looking at it as the cornerstone of the next decade of films and television series as the new DC Universe begins. So far, director James Gunn has been selective of what has been teased about the upcoming movie, but the marketing should soon pick up as the holiday season approaches....
The plot for traditionalromancefeatures is pretty easy to spot if you know where to look. That’s because, to be considered a romance, a film typically has two distinct and vital elements - a central love story and an optimistic ending. So, what happens when an otherwise romantic movietakes a wide left turnin the opposite direction? There are plenty of doomed romances like Titanic or Romeo and Juliet, yet audiences expect those movies to end that way....
Madame Web, starring Dakota Johnson as Cassie Webb, is going to go down as one of the ultimate punchline films, not unlikeBattleship. With weak writing, spotty acting, and an unnecessary table dancing scene just because Sydney Sweeney is on the cast list, it’s not Marvel’s Golden Hour. It’s more shrouded in darkness, blandness, spider-webs… and references to Spider-Man himself. After all, he’s a character in the film the whole time, even if he’s never on screen....
Since the release ofTearing Down the Spanish Flagin 1898, the controversial Spanish-American War film that featured a single shot of a hand ripping down the Spanish banner,war movieshave been a cinematic staple. A number of filmmakers will be furthering this tradition in 2024, with January and early February already marking the releases of a couple of high-profile war films, includingOne LifeandThe Zone of Interest, with the latter earning five Academy Award nominations....
Rick Grimes is no longer a part ofThe Walking Dead(at least not the show), but Andrew Lincoln thinks that he may have picked the wrong time to leave. One of the most shocking surprises during season 9 was the departure of Lincoln as Rick, who had fronted the show since the very first episode. News got out that he was set to leave during this season ahead of time, but it was no less surprising for fans....
Set up your catapults as a third installment in theAngry Birdsmovie saga is in the works. Based on the immensely popular mobile game series, the firstAngry Birdsmovie was released in 2016. The film features a strong comedic cast, including Jason Sudeikis, Peter Dinklage, Bill Hader, Josh Gad, Maya Rudolph, and Danny McBride. Despite underwhelming reviews, the film was a box office success, prompting a sequel, which was released two years later....
Baby DriverstarAnsel Elgorthas been accused of sexual misconduct with a 17-year old female. The woman, who is only using her first name, Gabby, made the accusations on Twitter this morning. Much like the recent story involving comedian Chris D’Elia’s sexual misconduct with underage females, Elgort’s comes with some receipts. Gabby shares images of direct messages, along with pictures of the two of them together. Gabby says she first reached out to Ansel Elgort as a fan back in 2014, right before she turned 17....
Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige has weighed in on the possibility of anAvengersspinoff fro theYoung Avengers, forming in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Though, as is often the case with Feige, he didn’t answer the question in a yes or no sort of way. But he has at least addressed the topic and didn’t rule it out, which is something. Kevin Feigeis currently promotingThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier, which recently debuted on Disney+....
Last week, we reported the sad news that movie and TV iconAdam West passed awayat the age of 88, after a battle with leukemia. The iconic actor had a career that spanned over five decades, but he is still best known for portraying the originalBatman, in the hit 1966 TV series, alongside Burt Ward as Robin. The city of Los Angeles is putting together a special event tomorrow in honor of this late icon, where the iconic Bat-Signal will be lit over Los Angeles....
Nowadays,Ben Affleckranks among the best actors and filmmakers in the industry, but his road to success has been packed with both blockbusters and flops. His career traces back to his childhood, to 1984, when he made his acting debut in the educational seriesThe Voyage of the Mimi, and from there he went on to star inhit films throughout the 1990s. Of course, his best project of that time would arrive near the end of the decade: in 1997, Affleck co-wrote with his friend Matt Damon the screenplay forGood Will Hunting, in which they were also part of the cast....
The 1970s are often considered one of if not the defining era for modern cinema, the period where classical film transitioned into modern film. Between the release of classics such asThe Godfather,Dog Day Afternoon,andStar Wars,there was no shortage of quality filmmaking during this time period. However, this decade is also notable for essentially forming thedefinition of cult classics, with many appearing during this time and engaging audiences outside the mainstream. Some of these films have gone on to receive their proper level of acclaim and regard, while others are just starting to gain exposure and consideration....
Last May, Paramount issued a June 9, 2017summer releasedate for the languishing action sequelWorld War Z 2, which has been in various stages of development shortly after the original movie debuted in 2013. A number of filmmakers have come and gone, but with nearly 10 months until the planned release date, it seems the studio may have finally found a director. While nothing is set in stone yet,David Fincheris reportedly in talks with the studio to reunite with his longtime collaboratorBrad Pitt....
