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The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) film rating system was introduced in the United States nearly 60 years ago, with very few alterations since its conception. From G to NC-17, the MPAA’s rating can seriously impact the commercial viability of any film’s theatrical release in the country, typically favoring studio productions and dissing international or independent ones, using contradictory ordinances to decide a movie’s rating fate. While the NC-17 rating is rarely used, two films in 2023 have been seriously affected by the rating, which only permits “legal adults” to see them....

After winning the Oscar for adapting the screenplay of12 Years a Slaveand directing theJimi Hendrixbiopic,Jimi: All Is by My Side,John Ridleyis ready to show he can venture into other genres withNeedle in a Timestack, a sci-fi romance written and directed by Ridley that featuresCynthia Erivo,Orlando Bloom,Leslie Odom Jr., andFreida Pinto. In the story, a time traveler decides to warp time itself in order to mess with the relationship of his ex-wife....

While at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, I landed an extended video interview withTom Hiddleston. He was in town to promote two upcoming films –Ben Wheatley‘s thrillerHigh RiseandMarc Abraham’s biopicI Saw the Light– that couldn’t be more different. InHigh-Rise, adapted from theJ.G. Ballardnovel of the same name, Hiddleston plays Dr. Laing. He’s moved a few miles west of London and starts to meet some very strange people that share his building....

In case you still haven’t givenBlack Mirror: Bandersnatcha go, Netflix has released a new behind-the-scenes featurette that not only explains how the interactive film was made, but also sheds some light on how it all works. This is the “choose your own adventure” episode ofBlack Mirrorthat had been rumored for some time, and it takes place in the 1980s. The story revolves around a young computer game programmer (played byFionn Whitehead) who sets about adapting a choose your own adventure book into a video game, but the story changes wildly depending on the decisions you, the viewer, make for the protagonist....

Wes Cravenleft one hell of a film legacy behind him. He is best remembered for starting multiple of very subversive horror franchises, namelyA Nightmare on Elm StreetandScream, which bucked the trends of the genre by blending humor and meta-commentary into the framework of traditional teen horror. His earlier work left a different kind of mark on cinema, withLast House on the LeftandThe Hills Have Eyesleaning intoexplicit terror that aimed to explore deep, human-based anxieties and social issues, like class warfare and the structure of the family unit....

For many seasons, viewers have seenGizelle Bryantgo through relationship struggles since she first came ontoThe Real Housewives of Potomac.She has been open with the relationships she has shown and one in particular shifted her during her time on the show as she dated her ex-husband,Jamal Bryant,once more. Even though the two were not able to work out again, they have continued to grow as co-parents and Jamal shocked everyone byannouncing he was engaged back in May....

The long wait is over:David Mitchell and Robert Webbare officially back together on our screens. Channel 4 has released the first clip and image fromMitchell And Webb Are Not Helping, a brand-new sketch series that reunites thePeep ShowandThat Mitchell & Webb Lookstars with the genre that made them icons. Set to premiere inSeptember 2025, thesix-partseries features Mitchell and Webb leading anew generation of comedy talentin a chaotic blend ofsharp satire, dry wit, and surreal silliness....

Quick Links Nicolas Cage, the beloved and hard-working star ofNational Treasureand other hit films, has a lot of movies coming out in the near future, but one of the most exciting projects Cage will be starring in isArcadian, a post-apocalyptic action thriller directed byBenjamin Brewer. The film’s release is still a long time away, so we have a while to wait for this one, but given the premise and the amount of talent involved, we’re already excited....

Revivals of beloved TV showshave been an increasingly common trend over the past decade or so, from successful reboots likeTwin Peaks: The Return, to misguided attempts like the ill-fated return ofRoseanne. Animation has been no exception, with the resurrection of beloved favorites such asBeavis and Butt-Head,X-Men, andFuturama. One such series that had previously been long-rumored to return and had always seemed particularly ripe for a revisit isMike JudgeandGregDaniels’King of the Hill....

The end ofYellowstoneis just around the corner, and fans are anxiously wondering: couldKevin Costner’sJohn Dutton make an appearance after all? Despite Costner’s confirmed exit, directorChristinaVoros hinted that his character may remain “integral” to the story. In a recent interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, Voros, who directedfour of the final six episodes, teased, “His presence is integral. I think to say any more than that would potentially compromise all the work that went into redacting the scripts!...

The 1990s were a great time for cinema. During the decade,Disney experienced their Renaissance, dropping classics likeBeauty and the BeastandThe Lion Kingon an almost yearly basis,Star Warsreturned to the big screen with the release ofStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menaceand stars likeTom HanksandJim Carreydominated the box office. At the same time,a burgeoning independent film scene was growing, culminating in the release of all-time greats likeBefore SunriseandBeing John Malkovich....

Paul Danohas been turning in phenomenal worksince his lead role inL.I.EoppositeBrian Coxback in 2001. His subsequent performances inLittle Miss SunshineandThere Will Be Bloodplaced him firmly on the map. Since then, Dano’s tried his hand at directing and cemented his place as one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood. How many other actors could play a Batman villain andSteven Spielberg’s dadin the same year? Like most successful actors, Dano is an avid student of film....

The ’80s were truly a majestic and weird timewhen movies could be some of the most heartwrenching pieces of media out there or be a campy mess of action and comedy. This era was filled with neon colors, electronic dance music, and big blockbusters, which were made all the better because of their stunts. Movie stunts became popular in the silent film era, withBuster Keatonperforming some of the craziest stunts to date....