Months after writing an open letter in protest of WarnerMedia’s move to release his upcoming science-fiction epic,Dune, simultaneously on HBO Max and in theaters, directorDenis Villeneuve’s wounds have yet to heal. He toldTotal Filmthat he’s “still not happy” about what happened, and compared watchingDuneat home to driving “a speedboat in your bathtub.” In December, 2020, days after it was announced that the entirety of Warner Bros.' 2021 slate would be given a simultaneous release in theaters and on the HBO Max streaming service, Villeneuve offered astrongly-worded rebuttalto the announcement....

Getting your messages on multiple Apple devices is convenient, but sometimes you need to stop iMessage from showing up on all your gadgets. Maybe you’re sharing your iPad with family or lending your MacBook to a friend.Turning off iMessage on your iPad, MacBook, or Apple Watch is simple and takes just a few steps for each device. When you disable iMessage, your text messages will only appear on the devices you choose....

The best horror show on TV is back!Evilgets its first Season 2 trailer, which not only confirms what we knew about its move toParamount+,but it also reveals a whole lot of new demons, and even a summer release date! Created byThe Good WifeandThe Good FightcreatorsRobertandMichelle King,withLiz GlotzerandRockne S. O’Bannonserving as executive producers,Evilfollows Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers), a forensic psychologist hired by soon-to-be Catholic priest David Acosta (Mike Colter) to investigate unusual events that are suspected of being supernatural in nature, to determine whether the church should get involved or not....

DirectorAdam Green’s horror-comedyHatchethas fans’ hearts. The cult classic wasn’t a box-office hit upon initial release in theaters, butover time has developed a mass following that often likes to revisit the film, especially during the spooky season, which is right around the corner. WhileHatchethasn’t been easy to find on streaming, it recently found a home on a free platform. PerComicBook,Hatchetis now available on Tubi,which recently revealed its July line-up. The movie is somewhat of aparody of slasher movies, which also stars one of the most iconic slasher performers:Robert Englund, whoplayed Freddy Krueger in theA Nightmare on the Elm Streetfranchise....

For all the talk of Netflix being able to survive mostly on the strength of its original content, there was certainly a significant amount of uproar yesterday when it looked likeFriendswasleaving the streaming service’s library. A notification popped up for users over the weekend that revealed that the beloved NBC sitcom would be expiring from Netflix on August 13, 2025. This wasn’t entirely out of the blue—WarnerMedia intends to launchits own streaming serviceat the end of 2019, and most assumed that Warner Bros TV-ownedFriendswould be a major part of that service at launch....

Movies that emphasize ambiguity puts viewers' brains to the test. While some of these movies are designed to introduce complex ideas, some movies take creative liberties with their structure, eschewing formal storytelling for something that hits you in your subconscious. RELATED:The 15 Most Confusing Movie Plotline, According To The Number Of Internet Searches With many layers to untangle, sometimes movies turn from an hour and a half of entertainment into a research project to unveil the many interpretations the movie can produce....

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3is trucking along, folks. Marvel Studios has been very tight-lipped about confirming any Marvel Studios films coming out afterAvengers 4in order to prevent spoilers about how that jaw-droppingAvengers: Infinity Warcliffhanger resolves. There are only two movies post-Infinity Warthat Marvel has confirmed are for sure happening:Spider-Man: Far from HomeandGuardians of the Galaxy 3. The former begins filming this summer, and we now have an update on when to expect cameras to roll on the latter....

iPhone users can indeed put one person on Do Not Disturb (DND) mode.This feature allows users tosilence notificationsfrom a specific contact without blocking them entirely.There are several methods to achieve this, giving users flexibility in managing their notifications. One simple approach involves setting a silent ringtone for the chosen contact. This method effectively mutes calls and messages from that person without affecting other notifications. Alternatively, iPhone’s Focus modes offer more advanced options for customizing which notifications, calls, and messages users receive....

The two-part, true-life mini-seriesMrs. Wilson(airing on Masterpiece on PBS) tells the story of Alison McKelvie (Ruth Wilson) who fell in love with Major Alexander Wilson (Iain Glen) after meeting him while working a secretarial job with the Secret Intelligence Service. During the years of their marriage, Alison believed that her husband was a popular author of spy novels who was also doing real intelligence work for the war effort, only to find out that he actually had other wives and other families, making her wonder whether she ever really knew him, at all....

Nathaniel Philbrick’sIn the Heart of the Seais one of the best books I’ve read in the past several years. I’m a history nerd, and he makes the details of Nantucket’s whaling industry, centered around the tragic 1820 sinking of the whale ship Essex, absolutely fascinating. While a straight film adaptation doesn’t need the details about how a whaling town functions or the other parts that made the book come alive,Ron Howard’s adaptation seems primarily focused on what would connect with his audience—the nameMoby Dick....

It never ceases to blow my mind how longIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiahas been running and how consistently it’s remained one of the best, most fucked up, and unerringly hilarious shows on TV. At the start of next year, the long-running comedy series created by co-starsRob McElhenney,Glenn Howerton, andCharlie Dayenters its twelfth season, and we’ve got a delightfully insane new Red Band trailer to celebrate. (Side question – are Red Band trailers for TV shows a thing now?...

Earlier this week, Collider reported thatJennifer Lawrenceisset to starin an untitled new film from A24 and acclaimed theater directorLila Neugebauer, who will make her feature directing debut with the project. While plot details were initially being kept under wraps, Collider has now learned what the film is about, and it should catapult the Oscar-winning actress back into the awards conversation. Written by first-time screenwriterElizabeth Sanders, the new film will find Lawrence playing a U....

From showrunnerGillian Flynnand inspired by the original British series, the Amazon Prime Video eight-episode conspiracy thrillerUtopiafollows a group of comic book fans who have bonded over their obsession with a seemingly fictional comic that they quickly realize is not only very real but very dangerous, as it predicts threats to humanity. As they find themselves trapped in life-or-death stakes involving the comic’s central character Jessica Hyde (SashaLane), this group of friends — Becky (Ashleigh LaThrop), Ian (Dan Byrd), Samantha (Jessica Rothe), Wilson Wilson (Desmin Borges) and Grant (Javon “Wanna” Walton) – have to step up in a big way, if they’re even going to have a chance at succeeding in their mission to save the world....