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Whether you love or hate them, superhero movies are here to stay. The industry made popular by studios like DC and Marvel has long been driving audiences to cinemas and raking in the millions at the global box office. Even with legendary directors likeMartin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola slamming these franchise film series, it comes down to what the people want and — at the end of the day — they want gargantuan features likeAvengers: EndgameandSpider-Man: No Way Home....

Today, most members of the filmmaking community recognizeThe Godfatheras one of the greatest films of all time. Still, one of the entertainment industry’s biggest stars,Frank Sinatra, did not initially share that opinion. FollowingThe Godfathernovel’s massive popularity,Sinatra developed a grudge against the story due to one character: Johnny Fontane. The distaste that the star had for the novel’s alleged commentary on his career became so severe that Sinatra andThe Godfatherauthor and screenwriter even hada public confrontation at a restaurant, taking place while development on the feature film adaptation was beginning....

I’ve lived my life with one all-encompassing mantra:Everything important you need to know in life can be found inThe Lion King,Star Wars, orThe Simpsons. If you think about it, it’s bloody brilliant, if I may so humbly say myself. Beating yourself up about a bad decision you made years ago? “It doesn’t matter. It’s in the past,” asRafiki(Robert Guillaume) tells Simba (Matthew Broderick), motivating him to stop running and return home....

There’s no shortage of high-profile characters getting a revamped incarnation inZack Snyder’sBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, but one of the most beloved might be Aflred – Bruce Wayne’s butler turned father figure, who is usually portrayed as a man who is as sage as he is devoted.Jeremy Ironstakes on the role inDawn of Justice, and he’s promising a new spin on the character. In an interview withEmpire, Irons explains how he felt the freedom to re-imagine the character because he knew they were “finding a different angle on Alfred”....

Asproduction continues to roll along apace, another star has answered the call forScott Derrickson’sThe Black Phone 2. The much-anticipated horror sequel has addedArianna Rivasto its call sheet, landing her along side the returning ensemble ofEthan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, andMiguel Mora. She’s thesecond major new addition to join the projectalongside Oscar-nominated horror veteranDemián Bichir. Her introduction the horror flick also comes soon after production wrapped on her first lead role inthe starry Amazon MGM movieLevon’s Tradeopposite action favoriteJason Statham....

Editor’s Note: The following contains mild spoilers for FBI: Most Wanted Season 6 Episode 10.The “oner,” also known as a “long take” or “continuous shot,“is an ambitious and immersive camera techniquethat pulls the audience into the experience alongside the characters, never cutting away. It’s one of the most collaborative shots, requiring the cast and crew to work in perfect sync. While many shows have executed it successfully — memorable examples includeTrue Detective,Barry, andThe Haunting of Hill House— it’s a much bigger challenge on network TV, especially considering the time constraints and other limitations broadcast shows face compared to cable....

Editor’s note: The below interview contains spoilers for Season 2, Episode 4 of Interview with the Vampire. Although the second season ofAnne Rice’sInterview with the Vampirehas ushered in a welcome change of scenery now that Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) and Claudia (Delainey Hayles) have journeyed to Paris, it seems their trials are only just beginning. Claudia’s initial desire to seek out the existence of other vampires has been a mixed bag, to say the least, but crossing paths with the local coven that makes up the Théâtre des Vampires, led by the ancientmaitreArmand(Assad Zaman), seemed promising at first....

Don’t hold your breath for aModern Familyreunion — unless it’s in a cow field. During the press day forHappy Gilmore 2,actressJulie Bowenaddressed the possibility of revisiting the beloved ABC sitcom that made her a household name. While she didn’t rule it out entirely, she made it clear to Collider’sSteve Weintrauband her co-starAdam Sandlerthat any revival is far from a sure thing. “I’ve always said that we’d all show up in a cow field… This is not a cow field....

Supernaturalhas always been a different kind of beast. The series, which starsJared PadaleckiandJensen Acklesas monster hunting brothers Sam and Dean Winchester, had an impressive 15-season run, though it wasn’t an easy journey. Its entire history was riddled with controversy, fan disappointment, and a convoluted story that, unlike its female characters, just couldn’t seem to stay dead.Supernaturalis known for weird episodesand its glaring shortcomings. What other show would affirm over a decade’s worth of fan theories by revealing a character’s love for another before immediately sending them to turbohell?...

The Wheel of Timereturns for its third season tomorrow, March 13, with the story shifting its focus to the Aiel Waste. Rand al’Thor (Josha Stradowski), the Dragon Reborn and his companions are setting out to help the most powerful channeler discover where he is from. Joining him on his journey of self-discovery are Moiraine Sedai (Rosamund Pike), her warder, Lan (Daniel Henney), Egwene (Madeleine Madden), and the Maiden of the Spear, Aviendah (Ayoola Smart)....

WithTulsa Kingstill fresh in viewers’ minds after its explosive second season finale, Paramount is givingSylvester Stallonefans even more reason to celebrate. While The General bides his time until Season 3, one of Stallone’s earliest and most defining action roles is heading to free streaming. BeginningJuly 1,First Blood— the 1982 action-thriller that introduced audiences to John Rambo — will be available to stream onPluto TV, letting a whole new audience experience the film that helped cement Stallone as a household name....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for ‘X-Men ‘97’ InX-Men ‘97, fans were delighted to see Nightcrawler (Adrian Hough)make his first appearance in the continuation of the original series. On Genosha, he immediatelyembraces Rogue(Lenore Zann), teleporting into her arms and reminding audiences of their complicated family history. These two beloved X-Men are connected by none other than the devious mutant and supervillain, Mystique (Jennifer Dale), who has yet to make her appearance inX-Men ‘97(Or has she?...

If you ask any die-hard fan, arguably the best episodes ofLove is Blindare the reunion and After the Altar shows that stream after every season. After all the drama, heartbreak, and heartwarming moments, fans just want to know where everyone is and what’s happened since. But when it comes to regular season episodes, several stand out as being among the best for different reasons. These episodes typically feature massive fights, major cliffhangers, or, in some cases, mark pivotal moments between couples....