'Masters of the Air' Sneak Peek — Austin Butler Makes a Dangerous Landing

Austin Butleris facing somelightturbulence in a new clip for his upcoming Apple TV+ series,Masters of the Air. The exclusive teaser made its way onto X this morning courtesy ofIMDb, and features Butler’s character, Major Gale Cleven, behind the controls of a bomber plane during the darkest days of WWII. It’s a choppy ride for Major Cleven andthe rest of his passengersas the aircraft dips and shakes its way to a not-so-smooth, albeit safe, landing....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Angela Smith

'One Piece' and 'Pokémon' Just Joined Forces for the First Time in Franchise History

It’s not every day that two of Japan’s biggest media franchises come together. But in a historic first,PokémonandOne Piecehave officially crossed over via an official artwork.Weekly Shōnen Jumphas revealed an original illustration that brings together two of their most iconic characters, showing that even legendary rivals can share the spotlight and that pirates can be Pokémon trainers too. One Piece’s creator,Eiichiro Oda, showcased official artworkMonkey D. LuffyandPikachu,where both share an electric stance....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Brittany Johnson

'Pain Hustlers' Cast and Character Guide

David Yatesreturns to the director’s chair in a new crime drama investigating the terrible things people do when they are desperate, or when they simply do not care about the consequences. The famous English director made a name for himself with the latter half of theHarry Potterfilm saga. He directed some of the most memorable movies in that series, includingHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince, andHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1202 words · Linda Gay

'Superman' Image — David Corenswet Suits Up

The wait is almost over. In a little over a year, we’ll all get to seeJames Gunn’s interpretation ofSupermanand how the new DC cinematic universe will be conducted. In order to continue teasing us, the director and writer decided to surprise us this week with our very first look atDavid Corenswet(Pearl) in costume as the Son of Krypton. The image is from an unexpected moment and hints at several elements that we can anticipate from the story....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Ashley Beck

'The Babadook' Director Tackles Horror Taboos 10 Years Later

Ten years ago, writer and directorJennifer KentsummonedThe Babadook, a horror movie that currently sits at a near-perfect 98% onRotten Tomatoes. It’s a Herculean feat to dream up an original nightmare like this one, but to have it so positively received is another triumph entirely. Not only hasThe Babadook, starringEssie DavisandNoah Wiseman, endured, but the fearsome entity has also taken on a life of its own, accidentally becoming a queer icon in the last decade and inspiring loads of impressive fan art....

July 2, 2025 · 16 min · 3334 words · Stephanie Jenkins

10 Action Thrillers to Watch If You Loved 'Rebel Ridge'

Thrillers are one of the most engaging genres of movies to watch. A good thriller raises heartbeats, builds suspense, and keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. Action thrillers make for a particularly pulse-pounding subgenre that stimulates the senses while providing exciting and often explosive setpieces. A terrific action thriller has recently landed on Netflix in the form ofRebel Ridge.Ex-marine and hand-to-hand combat specialist Terry Richmond (Aaron Pierre) finds himself the victim of small-town corruption when the local police unlawfully seize his cousin’s bail money....

July 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1625 words · William Hicks

10 Most Short-Lived TV Series That Are Extremely Rewatchable

Critical acclaim and prestigious accoladesaren’t enough to save some shows from the ax. Short life spans of great shows makes it easier for viewers to speed through binge-watching sessions. Television shows likeLovecraft CountryandWatchmeninclude subtle Easter eggs that increase the viewing experience during secondary watches. The writing, acting and characters enhance the viewing experience for canceled series, making them extremely rewatchable. 10’A League of Their Own' (2022-) Based on the sports comedy-drama film starringTom HanksandGeena Davis, theA League of Their Owntelevision series was praised by critics after its first season....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Jill Gutierrez

10 Movies That Cannot Be Topped by a Remake

The art of making a good movie remake is incredibly challenging. The art of remaking a movie that was already great and managing to live up to its standards is even harder. Remaking exceptional classics isn’t something that artists and studios are often brave enough to do, but when they do, the results aren’t always ideal. Simply,some movies could never be topped by a remake. These are films that could realistically get a remake at some point, but whatever comes from such a misguided effort could never hope to live up to the level of quality and timelessness of the original....

July 2, 2025 · 9 min · 1739 words · Ryan Benson

All 7 American John Woo Movies, Ranked From Worst to Best

John Woois a legendary filmmaker who hails from Hong Kong and has made some of the region’s best action movies. Considering Hong Kong cinema is known for delivering great action movies (among other genres of course), it’s therefore safe to say that Woo has directed some of the greatest action films of all time, most notably titles likeA Better Tomorrow,The Killer, andHard Boiled. His movies are often defined by plentiful explosions, tons of slow motion, tragic characters involved with melodramatic stories, and, of course, flocks of doves flying around for dramatic effect....

July 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1380 words · Susan Simon

American Horror Story 7: Billy Eichner on Working with Ryan Murphy

In Episode 4 ofAmerican Horror Story: Cult, entitled “11/9,” we return to Election Day and learn more about who each of the characters voted for, as certain other pieces of the puzzle start to fall into place. We also get to learn more about how Kai (Evan Peters) first crossed paths with Harrison (Billy Eichner) and why the two men found a connection with each other. During this 1-on-1 phone interview with Collider, actor Billy Eichner (whose performance on this season ofAmerican Horror Storyhas been truly revelatory) talked about why he wanted to work with show creatorRyan Murphyand whyAmerican Horror Storywas a good fit, knowing that he had this kind of performance in him, what he’s learned about himself, as an actor, from being a part of this TV series, establishing the bond between Harrison and Kai, just how often he finds himself doings things on this show that he never thought he’d be doing, and why Harrison thinks what he’s doing is right....

July 2, 2025 · 11 min · 2301 words · Brandon Mendez

Arcadum Session 0 Streaming Date for New D&D Game Revealed

Well-known Twitch streamer Arcadum, one of the most highly watched dungeon masters on the streaming platform, will be starting a newDungeons & Dragonscampaign later this summer. But if you’re a fan of his (or ofD&Dfantasy games in general) and want an early sneak peek, you may tuneinto his stream tomorrowto meet the players and get the scoop on what the campaign will be about, per a reveal from Ezekiel_IIIon his Twitch streamtoday....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Eric Macias

Best Animated Feature Oscar: Here Are the 27 Eligible Films

A record 27 feature-length animated films have been submitted for the subgenre’s top honors at the Oscars. Indeed, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today the list of films that have been submitted for consideration in the Best Animated Feature category, and the competition looks to be rather fierce. Disney already has two frontrunners in the form ofZootopia, which garnered stellar reviews for its deft examination of prejudiceandgrossed $1 billion, and the upcomingMoanawhich has star-power (Dwayne Johnson!...

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Mary Parker DDS

Best Scary Movies on Netflix in October 2019

It’s October, which means it’s peak “Spooky Time” season. What better than a scary movie on a dark and stormy night to keep the mood holiday-appropriate? Netflix certainly has a vast library of horror titles to choose from, but in keeping with the Halloween spirit, we’ve narrowed it down to the five best scary movies available on the streaming service right now. Some horror films are more dramatic, some more comedic, some more atmospheric....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 959 words · Wayne Gonzalez