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Novocaineis a movie that works on so many levels. It’s action-packed. It’s funny. It makes viewers tense up like they are watching aFinal Destinationmovie. It’s also surprisingly sweet andromantic. It’s hard to make an entertaining romantic action movie, especially one that hits all the right notes. When a movie does manage to blend all of these elements seamlessly, however, it’s pure magic. A romantic action movie can cross over into any genre....

Open endings are not for everyone, but sometimes the assurance that there is more to come can be more exciting than a satisfying conclusion. Most of the time, when a new character is introduced at the end of a movie, it means the story will continue, and although it can cause frustration sometimes, the anticipation is usually worth it. On the other hand, the opposite can also be true, especially when it comes to mysteries and thrillers....

Every year it seems likeNetflixgives us just about the best content on any streaming platform. Sure Amazon, Hulu and the others do their best to compete (and withCastle RockHulu sure came close), but ultimately Netflix seems to hold the title every year. So as we are about to bid 2018 adieu it seems like a good time to go to ground and break down the top 10 Netflix originals of 2018....

If you haven’t dipped your toes into international cinema, it can be hard to know where to start. The world of international movies is so expansive, and this can be a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it makes it difficult to find an entry point. However, on the other hand, there’s undoubtedly a wealth of gems you’ve yet to discover. There is a common misconception that movies made outside Hollywood are automatically pretentious, but this is far from the truth....

In 2019,Pokémon Detective Pikachuwas released in theaters, giving the world its first live-action Pokémon adventure to hit the big screen. The film, based on the 2016game of the same name, was a financial success, and sequel plans were soon the subject of much speculation, but without any action from the studio. Finally, after four years filled withmixed messaging, rumors, and delay,Detective Pikachu 2wasconfirmed in March 2023, with Jonathan Krisel in the director’s seat....

Plenty has been said aboutAlan Ritchson— not all of it necessarily complimentary — but there is no denying that he has played a key role in shaping the “military action” landscape in the past few years. InReacher, Ritchson plays Jack Reacher, a former major in the United States Army Military Police Corps. The skills he earned during his days as a serviceman benefit him greatly whenever he faces off against miscreants....

If nothing else,Aquamanshould prove to be a 3D visual feast for the eyes that rivals what Marvel’s Doctor Strange did this past November. Theunderwater actionsequences are going to be insane. And today, we have a new video that shows some of what is being planned. It looks like we’re in for something very special. Aquamanwon’t hit theaters until October 2018, but James Wan’s production team is already starting to infiltrate Australia with shooting scheduled to begin in the New Year....

R. Kelly was trapped in a closet for a while and now aTexas manhas been trapped in an ATM. I would have bet a lot of money (from an ATM) that this story came from Florida, but I admit it. I was wrong. People get stuck in all sorts of things all of the time like rollercoasters, wells, trees, chimneys, sliding doors, prison, Grandma’s house, etc. But an automatic teller machine has got to be a first....

One of the most highly anticipated movies of all-time has got to be, without a doubt, directors Anthony and Joe Russo’sAvengers: Endgame. We talk about this movie all the time here at MovieWeb and today we finally have confirmation on just when the hell you can snag your advanced tickets to the film. And that date is… wait for it… April 2nd! I was never the world’s biggest Marvel movie fan beforeAvengers Infinity Warbut that awesome flick even converted this rabid horror movie fan into the Marvel Universe....

OnThe Pitt, Taylor Dearden plays Dr. Melissa “Mel” King, a second-year emergency-medicine resident at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. Dr. Mel exudes empathy as she cares for patients, proving herself to be as kind as she is competent. Dearden’s past roles diverge significantly from her portrayal of Dr. Mel, especially Orphelia Mayer inSweet/Vicious, a short-lived MTV series about two young college students who become vigilantes to fight back against campus sex offenders....

Next week, it is believed that the firstStar Wars 8trailer will finally premiere during theStar WarsCelebration festivities, which kick off Thursday, April 13 and run through Sunday, April 16. This first footage may answer several questions fans have had about the sequel since production started, and may also give us our first look at new cast members such asBenicio del Toroand newcomerKelly Marie Tran. Nothing has been confirmed about either of these characters yet, but today we have a rumor revealing details aboutBenicio del Toro’s unnamed character....

Science fictionmovies are almost as old as cinema itself, beginning with George Melies' 1902 shortA Trip to the Moon. There is something fun about imagining ourselves in agalaxy far, far away, or on Earth myriad years into the future. The genre is loved both for its creativity and for its ability to showcase scientific possibilities. Scientists often use sci-fi as a stepping stone toreal scientific advancements. Therefore, science fiction has contributed to culture in a way that other movies have not....

Most actors no doubt have that one movie in their back catalogue that they would love another go at. Well, one such actor isThe Gentlemenstar Charlie Hunnam, who has recently stated that the movie from his past that he would relish another crack at is 2017’sKing Arthur: Legend of the Sword. “I’d like to go back toKing Arthurbecause there’s a lot of things went wrong during that and a lot of things that were out of our control....