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The 1980 classic crime comedyThe Blues Brothersis about to get a whole new look. The movie, which grew out of a popular sketch onSaturday Night Livethat starredDan AykroydandJohn Belushias the title characters, featured Ellwood and Jake putting together their old band in an effort to raise enough money to save their boyhood home, a Catholic orphanage. Now, a primetime animated comedy series is in the works that will see the Blues Brothers and the band take their act on the road as they make the trip back home to Chicago....

On Friday, it was announced Universal Pictures was pushing back the release date on directorNia DaCosta’sCandymanupdate. An official release date has yet to be locked in, but we do know the movie will now bow in 2021. This is thethird timeCandyman’s release datehas been delayed following a push from September 25 to October 16. By Saturday morning, DaCosta followed up this news with an official — and very enlightening — statement on the decision to push back the release date of this highly-anticipated “spiritual sequel....

WithCharlie Kaufman’snew movieI’m Thinking of Ending Thingsnow streaming on Netflix, I recently spoke to the gifted filmmaker about a myriad of subjects. During the wide-ranging conversation, Kaufman talked about making the movie at Netflix, how his work leaves a lot open for the viewer to decide, what it was like in the editing room, why he doesn’t get nervous watching early cuts of the film, who he trusts for honest feedback, the challenges of filming the long driving scenes, and so much more....

The case Colter Shaw works on inTrackerSeason 2, Episode 3, “Bloodlines,” does not regularly come to him. Instead of being sought out directly by a client or getting one from Teddy, the episode finds Colter collaborating with a rival rewardist who he has a complicated history with.Sofia Pernasreturns as Billie Matalon, Colter’s rival tracker who keeps him on his toes on the job and in their personal lives. They used to date, and the awkwardness still follows them around....

I’m going to borrowAdam Chitwood’s reviewheadline to further emphasize that, yes,Dash & Lilyis “sugary sweet and charming AF.”Austin AbramsandMidori Francisare undeniably delightful as the show’s title characters. In hopes of finding a soulmate, Lily leaves a notebook of dares in the Strand Bookstore. Dash finds it, accepts the challenge and that kicks off a string of correspondence where the two get to know each other and learn more about themselves without meeting face-to-face....

While it’s hard for any long-running show to sustain a consistent level of quality as it reached its later seasons, the ABC crime seriesBoneswas one of the rare programs that improved as it went along. Despite being on the air for over a decade,Bonesmanaged to keep its core audience engaged by presenting new mysteries,developing new serial killer antagonists, and changing up its core ensemble of characters. Although much of the show’s success can be attributed to its unique premise, the series managed to retain its creative juice thanks to the terrific chemistry betweenDavid BoreanazandEmily Deschanel....

To celebrate Thanksgiving, streaming giant Netflix has put on a feast of its own with the help of a special after-dinner speaker to complement the festivities — courtesy of an enthralling clip posted across all Netflix socials from directorRian Johnson’s new mystery thrillerGlass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. The release of the clip will not only whet the appetite of audiences waiting for the film to land on Netflix next month but also those keen to go to theaters and enjoy the film on the big screen....

Harley’s Crew is making a comeback with an all-new season of theHarley Quinnanimated series. The beloved DC Comics character Harley Quinn is set to return with her best friend/love interest Poison Ivy, and her gang of misfit villains. The black comedy series revolves around Harley’s misadventures as she navigates life after breaking up with a certain colorful supervillain. Praised for its dark humor, animation, and character portrayals, you’re going to want to stick around for Season 3....

The horror genre is evolving - and it has become much more than just a weirdly-written tale of spooks, jump scares and horrors. The Finnish body horror filmHatchingis a testament to that, and debuted at the Sundance International Film Festival in January 2022, garnering widespread acclaim. Directed byHanna Bergholmand written byIlja Rautsi, the film is a vicious satire of online culture, mocking the stark differences between real and reel life. However,Hatchingstretches it to the extreme, the thin fabric of normalcy gets tainted with blood and gore by the end of the film, making it a must-watch for body horror fanatics....

One of the most pivotal moments ofHouse of Cards' last season was President Frank Underwood being shot by an isolated detractor and plunged into a woozy, icy deathdream. There he was confronted by two of his most direct victims,Corey Stoll’s Peter Russo andKate Mara’s Zoe Barnes, as well as his wife and other haunted figures from his existence as a political survivalist at the top of food chain. The weight and intricacies of the presidency, his complicated marriage (to say the least), and a rogues gallery of foes and colleagues then faded, and we saw Frank cornered, almost without a word, by his bloodiest misdeeds....

Superheromovies are still a huge draw for audiences. Since its meteoric rise to cultural prominence during the mid-2000s, the genre has launched the careers of many A-listers, fromHugh JackmantoChris Hemsworth,Tom Holland, andJason Momoa. Indeed, more than any other genre, superhero movies can shoot an actor into the upper echelon of the entertainment world. Thus, I really want a fewcurrent up-and-coming actors to get the same treatment and star in a superhero movie....

Jim Carreyis returning to horror — with one of the big wigs of the genre, no less. The actor, who proved utterly creepy in 2007’sThe Number 23, is teaming up withEli RothforAleister Arcane, a movie adaptation of the horror comic bySteve Niles. Carrey will executive produce and star in the movie, which is about a group of children who befriend an old man who’s been ruined and shunned by their parents....

Around this time last year, action fans were treated toJohn Wick– a slick, stylish revenge actioner bolstered by top-notch fight choreography, continuous break-neck set pieces, a hint of world-building, and the best use ofKeanu Reeves' talents in a decade. Reeves played the titular retired hitman of mythic stature who goes on an all-out retribution rampage after a gang of entitled mobster brats kill his dog and steal his car. It is, full stop, one of the best action movies in recent memory, so I thank my lucky stars that we live in a world whereJohn Wick 2is just around the corner....