NYPD Boycotts Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight

Over the weekend, filmmakerQuentin Tarantinotook part in a long-planned rally against police brutality in New York City. The timing of the event was rather unfortunate, though, since, just four days earlier, an NYPD copRandolph Holderwas killed in the line of duty. The director’s speech at the protest has lead to the police union president calling for a boycott of his films, including the upcoming WesternThe Hateful Eight, due out in theaters onChristmas Day....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Robert Johnson

Once Upon a Deadpool Promo Announces 20 Minutes of New Footage

Once Upon a Deadpoolwill feature 20 minutes of brand-new footage, according toDeadpool 2actor Julian Dennison in a new promo. The young actor is shown reading the same book that the Merc with a Mouth reads to Fred Savage when he brags about the new PG-13 rating and takes a shot atInfinity Warin the process, noting thatDeadpool 2didn’t have any characters die at the end. However, that point could be argued since most of the X-Force were all introduced and swiftly killed....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Valerie Black

Pitch Perfect 3 Trailer Takes the Bellas Worldwide

You ready to get back on stage, pitches? Good, because the first trailer forPitch Perfect 3has arrived, and it looks like it is going to be just what fans of the franchise are hoping for. Universal is making it seem like this is going to be the last installment, at least featuring the cast you’ve come to know and love, so you’d better get ready to spend some quality time with theBellasthis Christmas, and probably laugh a little bit as well....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Jacob Mckinney

Pretty Little Liars: Every Season Ranked By Importance

Throughout seven seasons,Pretty Little Liarsbrought drama and mystery to the small town of Rosewood. When Aria, Spencer, Emily, and Hanna start receiving messages from the mysterious “A,” a year after their best friend Alison’s disappearance, their lives change forever. But, who is “A?” What does “A” want? Over seven seasons, three main villains hold the identity of “A,” and each takes a different approach to the game. But, there were other questions at work throughout the show, such as the factual circumstances behind what happened the night Alison disappeared and who was involved....

July 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1210 words · Amy Griffin

Recently Banned Books That Deserve a Film Adaptation

The number of books removed from stores, libraries, and reading lists because of their themes and ideas has skyrocketed in recent years. ByApril of 2022, for example, school districts in 26 states either banned or opened investigations into over 1,100 books… Five months later, the total tally for the 2021-2022 school year hadrisen more than doublethat. While some of these objections are, objectively, well-intentioned, many stem from self-titled parents' rights groups backed by nationwide campaigns....

July 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1401 words · Chad Bradley

Sam Neill and Laura Dern to Return in Jurassic World 3?

Two of the originalJurassic Parkstars Sam Neill andLaura Dernmay return to the franchise forJurassic World 3, according to director Colin Trevorrow. Jeff Goldblum returned to the series this year inJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and Trevorrow thinks it is now time for Neill and Dern to step back into theJurassicfranchise. In the originalJurassic Park,Sam Neilland Laura Dern starred as Dr. Alan Grant and Dr. Ellie Sattler, respectively. Neill and Dern both returned inJurassic Park III, with Neill returning to star and Dern only making a cameo....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Alexandra Bishop

Sharknado 4 Trailer Has Strippers Fighting Sharks in Las Vegas

After invading both the West and East Coasts in the first three movies, theSharknadosensation is heading to the Las Vegas desert inSharknado: The 4th Awakens. Last month, Syfy took advantage ofStar WarsDay (May 4) to debut a new, yet very familiar poster for this sequel, which spoofed last year’s blockbusterStar Wars: The Force Awakens. With just under two months left until this sequel debuts, the network has debuted a new trailer, which shows how some of Sin City’s finest strippers and Elvis impersonators defend themselves from this onslaught of sharks....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Alan Olsen

Smile 2 May Have Just Begun Its Secret Marketing Campaign

The horror movieSmilewas a breakout hit in 2022, earning a massive $217 million at the box office against its measly budget of just $17 million, but perhaps one of the most intriguing things about the film – aside from its creepy story –was the way it was marketed before its release. It appears Paramount is taking the same approach with the sequel,Smile 2, as some folks have pointed to a mysterious billboard and a social media account that has surfaced onlinethat could have a connection to the movie, which is set to hit theaters on August 21, 2025....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Elizabeth Palmer

Spinning Man Trailer Deals Out Abduction with Pierce Brosnan & Guy Pearce

Lionsgate has released the first trailer for their upcoming thrillerSpinning Man, along with the first poster.Guy Pearcestars alongside Pierce Brosnan and Minnie Driver in this taut and twisty thriller, which serves as a gripping examination of crime, punishment, and conscience. While Guy Pearce’s character may seem on the outside to be a harmless family man, he may be hiding a deadly secret. Evan Birch (Guy Pearce) is a family man and esteemed professor at a distinguished college, where his charm and reputation have made his philosophy class very popular....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Nancy Buchanan

Stopmotion Review

While2024hasn’t kicked off the way 2023 did in terms of massivehorror releasesin the first quarter, it looks as though Robert Morgan’s debut film,Stopmotion, is thefirst great horror film of the year. Known mostly for his short films and his memorable stop-motion-animated segment ofThe ABC’s of Death 2, Morgan and IFC films combined their powers to create an unsettling blend of live-action and stop-motion horror.Stopmotionwas written by Morgan and Robin King, and stars Aisling Franciosi from Jennifer Kent’sThe Nightingale, Stella Gonet (Spencer), Tom York (Poldark), and Caoilinn Springall (The Midnight Sky)....

July 21, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Anne Garcia

The 23 Best Comedy Movies of 2023, Ranked

2023 saw the release of some ofthis decade’s funniest films, especially from around the world. From America and Finland to France and Italy, regions across the globe contributed greatly to the realm of comedy cinema. The entries on this list will run the gamut of popularity, but audiences can rest assured that there’s great appeal to be found in each of these films. There’s something for everyone here —raunchy sex comedy, intellectual and artsy humor, genre spoofs and satires, extremely dry and deadpan humor, and so much more....

July 21, 2025 · 8 min · 1589 words · Cynthia Patrick

The Boys' Vought Suspiciously Teases A-Train's Mysterious Fate in Season 5

A-Train’s character arc inThe BoysSeason 4 was a roller coaster of redemption and betrayal. After years of committing wrongful acts, it finally offered him a chance toput things (at least, somewhat) right. And he grabbed it (fortunately) by aiding Hughie, Butcher, and the gang as an informant within The Seven. However, in the finale, his efforts were exposed,which left him in a precarious position. The last we see of him is in the Vought Tower, where his only ally, Ashley, tells him to take his tracking chip out and run to where Homelander cannot find him....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Diane Morrison

The Mandalorian’s Rick Famuyiwa Sheds Light on Bo-Katan’s Pivotal Role in Season 3

Rick Famuyiwa, the distinguished director of the chart-topping seriesThe Mandalorian, has recently unveiled fascinating insights into the third season’s narrative direction as perThe Direct. With a focus on the character of Bo-Katan Kryze, masterfully portrayed byKatee Sackhoff, this season has seen the well-lovedStar Warscharacter assume a leading role alongside Din Djarin, played by Pedro Pascal. Famuyiwa unraveled these revelations during the latest episode ofDisney Gallery: The Mandalorian, where he shared behind-the-scenes insights on directing the acclaimed Disney+ series....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Evelyn Murray