Posts

Whenever a trailer forBatman v Supermanplays in a theater I hear some snickers from the audience whenJesse Eisenbergdelivers Lex Luthor’s faux-enthused “I just love bringing people together!” line to Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent. I assume that it’s a derision directed at the long-locked, mega-money-posing-as-a-hipster vibe that this Luthor appears to have, in opposition to his more classical depictions of a business suit-attired, economical with words baddie that’s depicted in the comics (I wouldn’t know, though, because I’m not a comic reader)....

If you know nothing else aboutMob Psycho 100you’ve likely at least heard of Reigen Arataka (Takahiro Sakurai). The character is a beloved target of fan appreciation and jokes with a deluge of fan art flooding the #RedrawReigen tag on Twitter after every new season. His newest bout with Twitter infamy is after a whole host of polls naming him #1 Anime Dad and Hottest Anime Woman (among other titles he is equally unqualified for) went viral in September....

I too can succumb to cynicism and thoughts that nothing matters in life. But it never fully takes hold of me. Thus, I’m always able to find parts ofTodd Solondz’s (Happiness) films funny but I haven’t been able to fully embrace them. They often linger with a residual ickiness that sticks in my head. Yet, I always see his films with an open mind. There’s always a few dark nuggets that only he could polish....

Bryan Singerreturned to theX-Menmovies partly out of desperation. After leaving the series to helmSuperman Returns, the director spent over a decade away from the franchise that (along withBlade) started the superhero cinematic revolution. But by the time he returned to directX-Men: Days of Future Past, he was coming off the biggest flop of his career (Jack the Giant Slayer) and needed a hit. The film stacked the deck for success by modeling itself on a number of recent hits as it borrowed fromJ....

There aren’t many recent films that have been as immediately accepted as all-time classics asJordan Peele’s highly influential 2017 horror filmGet Out. Although Peele had previously been best known for his comedic work on the sketch showKey & Peele,Get Outcaptured the cultural zeitgeist with its study on the “post-racial” vision of Obama’s America, and how the nation is still struggling with its history of racial prejudice. Get Outstands as a warning to the nation’s Obama era that feels even more relevant after the Trump administration....

Edgar Wrighthas developedplenty of unpredictable stories throughout his career, includingScott Pilgrim vs. the WorldandBaby Driver. But a particularly haunting plot from the filmmaker isLast Night in Soho, which tells the tale of an aspiring fashion designer named Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie) who has to solve a murder that took place in her house decades before she even moved in. Through a collection of visions, it appears that Sandie (Anya Taylor-Joy) is trying to tell her that the man known as Jack (Matt Smith) murdered her, and it is up to Ellie to find her killer in the modern day....

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Marvel debut as Black Adam has been anticipated by fans and The Rock himself for over a decade, so everyone is definitely ready for this DC project to come to life.Black Adamwas first introduced in 1945 and was revamped byDC Comicsin the 90s. It seems like The Rock will be playing the 90s version of Black Adam, who had a redemption arc in the comics, turning him into more of an anti-hero than just a villain....

Despite it being previously confirmed thatBlue Bloodswould never return, it looks as if one of Paramount Global’s Office of the CEO members has revealed that this may not be the end. According toDeadline,Brian Robbinsspoke during Paramount Global’s shareholder meeting this morning and noted just how successful certain Paramount film and television brands had been. In comments made during the 2024 Paramount Global Annual Meeting of Stockholderswhich is available to watch on the official website, Robbins said:...

Quick Links Get into the spirit withGeorge Clooney’sThe Boys in the Boat, a tale of the University of Washington rowing team as they rise from the Great Depression and stand a chance at winning gold at the Olympics. Based on the nonfiction novel “The Boys in the Boat” byDaniel James Brown, the film chronicles the real-life journey of the Washington Huskies, a group of resilient working-class underdogs who have limited experience in rowing....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Season 2, Episode 3 of House of the Dragon. House of the DragonSeason 2 sees Westeros on the precipice of war, though a few try to prevent it. Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), Alicent (Olivia Cooke), and Rhaenys (Eve Best), three of the most powerful women in Westeros, wish to avoid the fast-approaching war. Rhaenyra and Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) both relentlessly claim the throne, but Aegon is ready for war, while Rhaenyra hesitates....

The worst thing about TV shows in this television era is that we never know if a new title will manage to stick around for as long as we would like it to. When it comes toOne Piece, we already know that no matter how long it lasts, huge chunks of the 105-volume (and counting) story of themanga seriescreated byEiichiro Odawill be left out. So how do you decide what makes it to the screen?...

It’s officiallyBlumhouse’s time to play a game. News broke earlier this month thatthe production giant was set to acquire the rightsto the long-runningSawfranchise from Twisted Pictures, ensuring a future for the films and their many inventive traps. Today, that deal is now finalized withJason Blum’s banner reaching an agreement to purchase an ownership stake after negotiating withOren KoulesandMark Burg’s production company since last year. Terms haven’t been made public yet, butLionsgateis also set to keep its slice of the bloody pie, remaining on board as a distributor as it has since the first installment in 2004....

Ryan Edwardshas never been one of theTeen Momfranchise’s favorite dads—in fact, he’s been quite the opposite. From the start ofthe reality series, he seemed like an absentee father when his then-teenage girlfriend,Maci Bookout, gave birth to their son, Bentley. While Ryan’s parents stayed involved (and frequently appeared on camera), Ryan himself was notably absent for significant milestones, which quickly led to his split from Maci. Fast forward several years, and fans were cautiously optimistic that Ryan was turning his life around when he began dating—and quickly married—Mackenzie Standifer....