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A thirty-year-oldwriter with an older souland sensibility is magically aged forty years.Mack & Ritatakes the concept from the classicBigand fumbles it with a scattered approach. The bubbly, montage-driven narrative hasstreaks of romanceand melodrama that make little sense. Themes of empowerment and being true to yourself are spoon-fed with a syrupy delivery. There’s never a moment of real tension. You know exactly where the plot is going from the first act. The always likable Diane Keaton gets a few chuckles from an exuberant lead performance....

Martin Scorsesemade history with his Academy Award nomination for directingKillers of the Flower Moon. The prolific filmmaker, whose directorial credits span decades, earned his 10th Best Director nod, making him the most-nominated living director in Oscars history. Scorsese and Steven Spielberg previously shared the record. Scorsese opened up about the record-making accomplishment during an appearance onThe Late Show With Stephen Colbert. “For this particular film too, it’s so exciting. But more than that, because the picture means so much to me, and it took a number of years for gestation....

The New Mutantstrailer is here sooner than anyone expected. Have you ever wondered what it might be like if someone made a horror movie with a bunch of mutant superheroes in it? Wonder no longer, because director Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars) has done exactly that with theX-Menspin-offThe New Mutants. Now, we have the very first teaser trailer for the movie, which promises something the likes of which we’ve never seen in theX-Menuniverse before....

Nicolas Cagecelebrated his 60th birthday today, and fans were quick to share their best wishes and favorite Cage roles in honor of the actor’s milestone birthday. Having seen many highs and lows in the last four decades,the actor is currently in the midst of a renaissancethat has included some of his best reviewed movies of his career. As a hugely versatile cinematic icon, Cage’s list of credits include his movie debut in 1982’sFast Times at Ridgemont High, Moonstruck,the Oscar-winningLeaving Las Vegas, Con AirandNational Treasureto name but a few....

Back in August, Fox confirmed that they’re bringing back the hit showPrison Breakwith a newevent seriesthat is slated to debut next spring.Original castmembersWentworth Miller,Dominic Purcell,Sarah Wayne Callies,Amaury Nolasco,Robert Knepper,Rockmond DunbarandPaul Adelsteinall set to return. Production is currently under way, but last month, the show suffered a horrifying setback whenDominic Purcellwas seriously injured on the set. Over the weekend, the actor made his first public appearance just two weeks after the accident, revealing details about his injury and the plot of this new series....

The Soska Sisters have unveiled a new trailer for their upcoming take on David Cronenberg’s body horror classicRabid. The movie had its U.S. premiere on October 15th at the Screamfest Horror Film Festival. So far, the remake has been getting praise from critics, which is a bit rare when it comes to horror remakes these days. Cronenberg’s original came out in 1977 and starred Marilyn Chambers. TheSoska Sistersare hardcore fans of David Cronenberg and madeRabidas a tribute....

Just one month after it was announced thatRonda Rouseywill star in MGM’sremakeof the 1989 cult classicRoad House, the project has found its director.The Hollywood Reporterreveals thatNick Cassavetes(The Other Woman,The Notebook) has come aboard to helm the action-packed drama. Our initial report from last month revealed that the studio is currently meeting with screenwriters, and production is scheduled to begin sometime next year. The originalRoad Housewas released in 1989, starringPatrick Swayze, just two years after his breakout performance inDirty Dancing....

Artificial intelligence (AI)is the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks that normally (or used to) require human intelligence, such as visual perception, decision-making, language translation, and speech recognition. Most people already have a form of artificial intelligence in their homes. Siri, Bixby, Alexa, Cortana, and other voice-controlled personal assistants are systems that use AI. AI that turns deadly is not a new idea seen only in the 21st Century....

SupermanstarMargot Kidderpassed away in May and now the cause of her death has been revealed as an apparent suicide. Park County coroner Richard Wood recently released a statement saying that Kidder “died as a result of a self-inflicted drug and alcohol overdose.” No further information regarding her passing is going to be released. Margot Kidder, who played Lois Lane in the 1978 blockbuster superhero movieSuperman, was discovered by a friend at her home in Montana on May 13....

Quick Links In their over four decades of existence, it’s safe to say that no cinematic institution draws as much enthusiasm or disdain as the Golden Raspberry Awards orRazzies. Founded in 1981 by John Wilson and Mo Murphy,the Razzies were initially meant to function as a satirical counter to the Academy Awards, hosting an annual “celebration” of the worst movies of the year. But while some considerthe Razzies a hilarious counterto how self-congratulatory the awards season can get, almost as many people find the show mean-spirited and just as prone to picking the easy targets as the Oscars....

The buddy cop genre seems to be a dying art form these days. Aside from franchise sequels likeBad Boys: Ride or Dieand the upcomingZootopia 2, buddy cop movies seem to be on the decline. We’ll never forget the great duos like Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh fromLethal Weapon, Morton Schmidt and Greg Jenko from21 Jump Street, as well as Ben Barber and James Payton fromRide Along. There are other examples, but buddy cop franchises are top of mind for one particular reason....

John David Washington may be joining Robert Pattinson inThe Batman. Things are finally heating up for the long-in-the-works project, which was originally to be directed by Ben Affleck before he surrendered the director’s chair, making way for Matt Reeves (War for the Planet of the Apes,Cloverfield) to step in. Pattinson is set to play our new Bruce Wayne and now we have word that Washington may be joining him, and perhaps as a notorious villain....

Tim Burtonis one of the most well-known and well-regarded filmmakers working today. His movies have become known for their quirky misfit characters and memorable aesthetic; many people quickly think of his black-and-white color palette, eerie designs, andwhimsical scores from Danny Elfmanwhen thinking of his movies. Update July 29, 2025: Tim Burton movies make for great Halloween watches, so in honor of the season this article has been updated with even more great performances across the director’s filmography....