Thomas Mann on His New Netflix Movie The Land of Steady Habits

Thomas Mannhas kept very busy ever since appearing inIt’s King of a Funny Storyback in 2010 and then really making waves in 2012 when he headlinedProject X. Mann’s been filling his resume with a well-rounded assortment of big, studio blockbusters likeBeautiful CreaturesandKong: Skull Island, and also smaller, independent films, a personal favorite beingMe and Earl and the Dying Girl. Now Mann is back on the festival circuit with a new Netflix movie,The Land of Steady Habitsdirected byNicoleHolofcener....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 255 words · Katherine White

Why Did Ryan Coogler Thank Christopher Nolan in the 'Sinners' Credits?

Sinnersshows no signs of slowing down at the box office,even as it hits digital platforms. Part of that’s due to the craft thatRyan Cooglerputs into the narrative, layering horror, music, and action into a truly unique experience. But another part lies in the credits, specifically the “Special Thanks” section. Underneath the “Special Thanks,” Coogler listsChristopher Nolanas an influence, which might be surprising to some film fans. It’s not like Coogler was withholding the many influences that shapedSinners, as leading up to and after the film’s release, he cited everything fromPuss in Boots: The Last WishtoThe Twilight Zonein influencing him to add certain elements toSinners....

August 8, 2025 · 4 min · 759 words · Daniel Mason

Why Your Phone’s Battery Might Be Draining While Charging

Managing a situation where a smartphone’s battery is draining while it’s plugged in can be confusing. The problem could be due to various factors, such as hardware issues or power-hungry apps. Before jumping to conclusions, it’s useful to consider the age of the battery and check the power consumption settings. Sometimes, making simple changes in the device settings or updating the operating system can solve the problem and improve charging efficiency....

August 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1181 words · Jamie Hampton

‘Alien Romulus’ Global Box Office Inches Towards One Last Milestone

It’s no secret that the majority of Disney’s biggest hits this year are essentially inherited titles from 20th Century Studios. But whileDeadpool & Wolverinewas always expected to do well, the science-fiction horror “interquel”Alien: Romulus, and the soft rebootKingdom of the Planet of the Apeshave emerged as pleasant surprises.Kingdom of the Planet of the Apesconcluded its global run with a hair under $400 million, which was seen as a solid result, all things considered....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Joshua Joseph

'Biosphere' Gets Streaming Release Date

The Two Last Men in the World have found a home on streaming asBiosphere, a one-of-a-kind genre-bending science-fiction film starring Emmy winnersMark DuplassandSterling K. Brownis set to be releasedon AMC+ on November 17.Biosphereoriginally premiered at the2022 Toronto International Film Festivalwhere it met mixed to positive reception followed by a theatrical and on-demand release in July 2023. Biosphereis set in a post-apocalyptic world where only two men - the former United States President Billy (Duplass) and hischildhood best friendand adviser Ray (Brown) are left standing....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Sherri Sanchez

'Constantine' Sets the Date for Its 4K Ultra HD Resurrection

At long last, Warner Bros. has set the date forConstantine’s resurrection on a very fitting day. After the announcement earlier this month thatKeanu Reeves’s hellbound exorcistwas finally getting a 4K Ultra HD upgrade, it’s now been announced that the new release will come out exactly on the 20th anniversary of the film’s theatrical release in the U.S. - August 03, 2025.Francis Lawrence’s feature DC/Vertigo Comics adaptation will be available to purchase either on a 4K Blu-ray disc with a normal or steelbook copy or digitally via the major online retailers....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Brenda Johnson

'Dune Prophecy' Just Gave the Franchise's Most Famous Saying a Terrifying New Meaning

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy. More than anything,Dune: Prophecyis an origin story for the modern incarnation of theDunefranchise. Based on the 2012 prequel novelSisterhood of DunebyBrian HerbertandKevin J. Anderson, theMaxseries has already given us a glimpse atthe early days of Houses Corrino, Atreides, and Harkonnen,all three of which are far from possessing the intimidating influence they later wield duringDenis Villeneuve’s recent films. On top of this, showrunnerAlison Schapker’s series has also revealed the surprising origin behinda key power wielded by the Bene Gesserit, and this week’s episode takes things one step further byredefining one of the most recognizable phrases in the franchise’s lore....

August 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1172 words · Jeremy Gregory

'Ferrari' — Why This Had to be Michael Mann's Next Movie

Deadly races and luxury sports cars are only the glossy surface ofMichael Mann’sFerrari, starringAdam Driver. In fact, when talking with Collider’sSteve Weintraub, the acclaimed filmmaker rarely mentions the high-octane raceEnzo Ferrari’s (Driver)business hinged on, but rather the internal struggles of the man, and the tragedies and complexities that drew Mann to this script. InFerrari, Enzo’s empire is riding on his team coming out successful in the 1957 Mille Miglia, a dangerous “1,000-mile race across all of Italy,” that will prove his cars are the fastest, yet the former race car driver also has his eyes set on winning for the “deadly passion” of it all....

August 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1112 words · Kimberly Velazquez

'Five Nights at Freddy's' Is Peacock's Most Watched Title

Five Nights at Freddy’s, the successful video game adaptation directed byEmma Tammi, has broken yet another record during its opening weekend. TheBlumhouseproduction became the most watched title onPeacockduring its first five days, beating recent hits such asThe Super Mario Bros. Movieor last year’sHalloween Ends. The film about a haunted pizzeria containing the souls of children also made some noise at the global box office over the course of the weekend, meaning that the studio could be looking at their potential next horror franchise in Freddy and his friends....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Samantha Young

'The Continental' Poster Invites You Into the World of 'John Wick'

The doors are opening toThe Continentalin a new piece of key art for theJohn Wickspinoff series. Peacock shared the new poster which shows a younger Winston standing before the doors of the iconic hotel for assassins. With a gun in his back pocket, the imposing buildings rising up to the hotel’s sides, and the neon lights giving an oppressive glow, it’s clear a ton of action is about to go down when the prequel series checks in on Peacock in September....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Heather Adams

'The Mother' Trailer: Jennifer Lopez Is a Deadly Assassin

Jennifer Lopezproves that you never want to mess with a mother in a trailer for Netflix’s thriller,The Mother. Pushing the boundaries of a parent’s love for her child, the first official look sees theShotgun Weddingstar tapping into her motherly instincts and cutting down anyone standing in the way. With knock-out ensemble performances fromLucy Paez,Joseph Fiennes,Paul Raci,Omari Hardwick, andGael García Bernal, and someone who looks and sounds an awful lot like our favorite TV mother,Edie Falco(The Sopranos), the upcoming feature promises to pack a punch....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Maurice Andrade

10 Best Family Movies With Great Acting, Ranked

A family-friendly film has the difficult task of appealing to multiple generations of audience members while also promoting a heartwarming message at the end of the film. Family movies may vary in ratings, but they are generally safe to watch for people of all ages. Because of that, it can be easy to dismiss these movies as not being as artistic or well-acted as films that are not made to appeal to mass audiences of all ages - but that would be a mistake....

August 7, 2025 · 9 min · 1815 words · Jean Sanchez

10 Most Popular Shows on Netflix (June 08, 2025)

Looking for the Top 10 TV Shows on Netflix now? Well, you’re in the right place! Despite the streaming service launching the trending list earlier this year, which reveals what the Top 10 most popular TV shows are daily, it’s not easy to find that list on Netflix itself without digging into it a little bit. Check out the list of the top 10 most popular TV shows in the United States below, along with a brief synopsis of just what the heck it is that everyone’s watching....

August 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1211 words · Courtney Davis