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Nearly 20 years ago to the day, the live-action, big-screen adaptation ofTodd McFarlane’s comic book creationSpawndescended into theaters … and ended up not making much of a positive impression. The film’s final box office barely did more than double its $40 million budget and made few friends among either critical or fan circles. I say this as an unapologetic and unironic fan of the movie that introduced me to the under-appreciatedMichael Jai White, put a bizarre spin on Clown/Violator, and brought Al Simmons' alter ego to life after death....

Most artifacts from the originalStar Warsmovies are kept at the Lucasfilm Archives at Skywalker Ranch, some of which are brought out for special occasions, like theStar Wars and the Power of Costumeexhibition in New York. However, if you have the money, you may own a piece of cinematic history as a number ofStar Warsmemorabilia are going up for auction. E-commerce websiteInvaluable.compartnered with Profiles In History for an upcoming three-day auction calledHollywood Auction 83, which will feature more than 400 pieces of Hollywood industry....

It’s been a good year forTeresa Palmer. Earlier this year, she proved to be one of the most alluring characters to be wandering around inTerence Malick’s visionaryKnight of Cups, playing a stripper who seduces and travels along withChristian Bale’s troubled screenwriter to Las Vegas. It’s the best work the young actress has done yet, though she proved equally endearing inJohn Hillcoat’s enveloping yet problematicTriple 9, where she played the wife of good-copCasey Affleckas he chased after a gang of high-end bank robbers....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’. Set apart by its brooding 1940s-inspired aesthetic,Batman: Caped Crusaderhas been making some serious waves since the animated series dropped on Prime Video this month. UnitingBatman: The Animated SeriesmastermindBruce TimmwithThe BatmandirectorMatt Reevesand executive producerJ.J. Abrams, this retelling of the DC legend is uniquely its own. While many of Batman’s popular rogues appear in the show’s first season, there’s one in particular who makes quite an impact despite appearing for only seconds at the very end....

Satires are those films where “getting the joke” becomes part of the esteem to watching.What makes satire so great is the ability to address complex subjects and often uncomfortable topics with a humorous touch, allowing audiences to reflect on significant issues without feeling overwhelmed. It’s loved for its intellectual engagement as satires give viewers the chance to think critically and interpret underlying messages instead of being spoon-fed. Satire comes in many forms,rising to the surface in horror movies and thrillers alike....

Real talk: If this is your first time watchingAlias,buckle in — because you’re about to go on a hell of a ride. The ABC drama putJ.J. Abramson the map as a storyteller with the ability to ramp up high-octane narratives balanced with deeply emotional storytelling; the mix of soap opera and spy thriller fun made it a guilty pleasure that isn’t all that guilt-inducing. Plus, if you are a fan of wigs, you’re in luck — many episodes feature extended sequences where the main characters wear wigs while on spy missions....

Jon Favreauhas given us a much-needed update on whereThe MandalorianSeason 2 is at in its production timeline. We’ve been getting funMandaloriancasting updates by the metric ton in recent months, including newsTimothy Olyphant,TemueraMorrison, andKateeSackhoffwould all be joining the Season 2 cast. But, even amidst all of this casting news, fans are (most likely) champing at the bit to know ifThe MandalorianSeason 2 is still on schedule to debut later this year amidst production shutdowns due to coronavirus concerns....

The year was 2003. After a two-year wait,Fast and Furiouswas returning with a sequel and, back then, none of us knew that the franchise would become what it is today. But we did know one thing: one of the most iconic cars of the entire film serieswas introduced in2 Fast 2 Furious, never to be seen again. But the Honda S2000 piloted by Suki (Devon Aoki) left its unapologetically pink mark in the franchise and left fans forever wondering when we would see it again....

There isn’t any superhero character whose rogues gallery rivals that of Batman. Although the manyBatmanadaptations over the years have resulted in movies of varying degrees of quality, every single installment has managed to include a fascinating villain. Although there are many fan-favorite antagonists, many would argue that the Joker is the most memorable of Batman’s opponents. Many famous actors have inhabited the role, each bringing to the performance a different interpretation of the “Crown Prince of Crime....

The introduction to any story marks one of the most important parts of the narrative, an opportunity to immerse audiences in the style and tone of the tale while signifying what sort of experience is to follow. This is particularly true of horror cinema. Whether it is a bloodthirsty body horror or a psychologically twisted thriller,those first five minutes present a golden opportunity to make an immediate impressionon viewers that lingers through the rest of the film....

As revealed byDeadline, a four-part docuseries chronicling thedecades-long careerof acclaimed directorTim Burton,which will involve some of his best known collaborators, and will featureJohnny Depp, the director’s on-screen surrogate for many of his greatest works.Directed byTara Wood(21 Years: Richard Linklater), the currently untitled documentary is set to go to market at Cannes for distribution. Depp and Burton have worked together on projects for over 30 years now, on the most remarkable films includingEdward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow,Sweeney ToddandCharlie and the Chocolate Factory -to name just a handful....

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersforThe Umbrella Academy.] To say thatThe Umbrella Academyhas some parent-child issues to work out would be an understatement. The premise of the whole story is that, back in October of 1989, 43 women all over the world gave birth simultaneously and spontaneously, not having been pregnant at the start of that fateful day. When those children began to exhibit super-human abilities, powerful people around the globe took notice, some for good, some for evil....

Editor’s note: The following contains mentions of sexual assault.Fans have spent seven long, arduous years waiting for a continuation of Netflix’sDaredevilseries. Just shy of the critically acclaimed and culturally beloved series' official 10-year anniversary,Daredevil: Born Again’s two-part premiere is now upon us. Ever since Marvel Studios confirmed thatCharlie Cox’s Matt Murdock would once again battle Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) for the soul of Hell’s Kitchen, hopeful eyes have awaited news about similar revivals featuring characters from Netflix’sThe Defenderssaga....