'Pushpa 2 The Rule' Becomes the Third-Biggest Indian Film of All Time

The path thatS.S. Rajamouli’sRRRpaved a couple of years ago is taking shape now. This week saw the blockbuster filmPushpa 2: The RuleovertakingRRRat the global box office, in a grand passing of the baton moment for Indian cinema. After the film’s record-breaking debut, this was a foregone conclusion. And now, it’s only a matter of time beforePushpa 2eclipses another Rajamouli hit,Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. Directed bySukumar, the film starsAllu ArjunandRashmika Mandanna, and serves as a sequel to 2021’sPushpa: The Rise....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Cory Cooper

'The Righteous Gemstones' Had a Better Ending in Season 3

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 finale. The conclusion ofThe Righteous Gemstones’ fourth season marked the third instance in whichDanny McBridedelivered a satisfying comedy series for HBO, following the success ofEastbound & DownandVice Principals. While his prior two shows were primarily centered on their protagonists,The Righteous Gemstoneshad to deliver a satisfying sendoff toa large ensemble that had been developingover the course of four seasons. McBride rarely fails to deliver hilarious gags, butThe Righteous Gemstones’ series finale felt repetitive overall, especially when compared to the third season’s ending....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1030 words · Lauren Kramer

10 Most Iconic Soap Opera Weddings

While soap operas are known for their over-the-top stories and hot and heavy romances, there’s one more thing these daytime dramas are best for: iconic weddings. Each and every episode is filled with plenty of vile villains, spicy bedroom scenes, and dramatic cliffhangers, but on very special occasions — typically falling on a sweeps month — viewers get to attend the weddings of supercouples. RELATED:Soap Opera Actors Who Played More Than One Character On The Same Show...

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 987 words · Patrick King

Agents of SHIELD Recap: "Spacetime"

I think that in general,Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.gets a bad rap. I think that in its first season – those first 17 or so episodes – left a mark on the series that took time to heal, and some people never jumped back on the boat. If there was an episode that I think people should be shown to demonstrate whatS.H.I.E.L.D.can be at it’s best, it’s this one. In this episode, all the characters are used to their best capabilities, the plot line is lean and mean, and the premise is interesting with events happening at a steady clip....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1152 words · Patrick Peterson

Apple Store Locations in Wisconsin: Find The Location Near You

Wisconsin has several Apple Store locations where customers can buy a variety of Apple products like iPhones, iPads, Mac computers, and accessories. These stores also offer services such as setting up devices, recovering Apple IDs, and one-on-one sessions with trained Specialists. The stores are conveniently located in places like shopping malls and retail centers. They have standard store hours and may have special hours for different needs. Each location is designed to provide a consistent and high-quality shopping experience, including technical support at Genius Bars and hands-on product testing....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 756 words · Melissa Rangel

Batgirl's Leslie Grace Shares Her Reaction to Being Cast

Leslie Graceis finally sharing the story behind the moment when she learned she had been chosen to star inBatgirl. Talking toVariety, Grace also discussed what it means to have a Latina playing a beloved DC hero and how her casting can be an example to young girls everywhere. Grace says that as soon as she opened the email that broke the news of her casting, her “brain broke.” After the initial shock of being chosen to play Batgirl, Grace rushed to catch up on the character’s comic book history....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Tamara Kaufman

Batman Movie with Ben Affleck Confirmed by Warner Bros

To the surprise of no one, Warner Bros. has officially confirmed that astandaloneBatmanmovieis in development withBen Affleck. The announcement came during the studio’s panel atCinemaConin Las Vegas—a kind of Comic-Con for theater owners—and Collider’s own Steve Weintraub was in attendance when WB chairman and CEOKevin Tsujiharatouted that there are 10 DC movies planned over the next five years, adding “We’re excited to be working with Ben Affleck on a standalone Batman film....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Lori Casey

Best Adam Driver Performances Ranked From Worst to Best

The actor,Adam Driver,has proven himself to be one of cinema’s most interesting performers for his unique disposition and variety of approaches to an equally expansive breadth of projects. No matter the genre or tone, Driver brings a lot to every new role he takes on and fully inhabits every character he builds. WithWhite Noiseout on Netflix now, and several other projects like65andFerraricoming out later this year, it is as good a time as any to look back on his best work up until now....

July 9, 2025 · 9 min · 1742 words · Mark Dixon

Best Boxing Movies That Don't Feature Rocky Balboa

One of the great elements of the script forRocky, as more than a few admirers have noted, is that the Italian Stallion, played by writer-producerSylvester Stallone, loses his fight with Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). The subsequentRockyfilms, unfortunately, never even come close to this sort of shaggy humbleness, infuriatingly reiterating for five sequels that Balboa is unquestionably the best fighter, and best man, that America has to offer. Which is to say that he’s the best fighter and man in the world....

July 9, 2025 · 11 min · 2342 words · Casey Lyons

Best Criterion Films to Buy During Half-Off Flash Sale

Quick personal question: How’s your bank account doing? If you’re like me, it’s about to do alotworse. TheCriterion Collectionjust announced a half-off flash sale – for the next 24 hours, every single title in print is 50% off, making their peerless slate of influential, incredible films that much more affordable. Their library is overwhelming – if I could, I would click “buy all” and be on my way. But if you’re looking for a little more prudence in what to spend and what to buy, here are 10 essential titles from the Criterion Collection that are well worth the 50%-off asking price....

July 9, 2025 · 14 min · 2775 words · David Barnes

Best Japanese Horror Films for Genre Newcomers

It seems that Asian media’s popularity in the West has a cyclical nature; from the Kung Fu craze of the 70’s, to Hong Kong action films, and most recently - South Korean thrillers and soap operas. However, in the early 2000’s, Hollywood had a fascination with remaking Japanese horror films. FromThe Grudge,The Ring, andDark Water, audiences couldn’t get enough. The source material that many of these films are based on are fantastic horror movies that have held up well, and were often incredibly prescient....

July 9, 2025 · 9 min · 1843 words · Stephanie Boyd

Black Panther 2: Lupita Nyong'o on Why T'Challa Should Never Be Recast

We all know that the upcoming entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, is gearing up to be one of the most cathartic cinematic experiences of the year. What we sometimes forget, though, is that actors have also got their own opinions and personal involvements with elements of the story they participate. In an interview toThe Hollywood Reporter, star and Academy Award winnerLupita Nyong’ocommented on her experience during production of the upcoming blockbuster....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Kenneth Adkins

Bright 2 Already Ordered by Netflix; Will Smith to Return

Though it’s common to see TV networks ordering up another season of a TV show to show off their confidence in it before it even airs, it’s rarer for that to happen with a would-be movie franchise. But Netflix, who operates however they want to because they have the money to do it, has already ordered a sequel to its upcoming movieBright. Directed byDavid Ayerand written byMax Landis, the movie starsWill SmithandJoel Edgertonas a human and an orc who are paired up in the LAPD in a magical future....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 378 words · Michael Mcmahon