12 War Movies Snubbed at the Academy Awards

No matter the category, and whether for wins or nominations, dozens ofwarmovies throughout the years have been snubbed at theAcademy Awards. Several such movies are among the most famous and respected that their genre has ever seen, and, coming from a variety of filmmaking perspectives and even languages, they all hold up wonderfully today. You’ll likely recognize the majority of war movies featured on the list, while others herein may appear more unfamiliar....

June 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1388 words · Ashley Williams

15 Classic Slice of Life Dramas That Are Worth Revisiting

“Slice of life” has often been recently used to describe anime depicting everyday occurrences, but a lot of old-schooldramasfall into this category as well. This is mainly because these films offer uncomplicated plots and easygoing situations with no significant conflict to resolve. Slices of dramas depict everyday situations, experiences, and routines of ordinary people. These movies present realistic and often unremarkable portrayals of life, exploring life, relationships, struggles, and joys within the ongoing narrative of genuine human experience....

June 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1836 words · Mandy Cole

21 Bridges Faces Off Against Frozen 2 in New Pre-Holiday Release Date

We’re going to have to wait a little bit longer to see Chadwick Boseman back on the big screen, as his new movie21 Bridgeshas been pushed back by two full months. This project reunites Boseman, best known for his work in Marvel’sBack Panther, withInfinity WarandAvengers: Endgamedirector Joe and Anthony Russo, who serve as producers on the original thriller. Despite the starpower, the studio has decided to try a different strategy to try and make this release a successful one....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · James Hughes

5 Awesome Moments from The Walking Dead Season 8 Premiere

Many fans of AMC’s hit showThe Walking Deadwere disappointed with Season 7, which saw Rick and his crew outmuscled every step of the way by Negan and the Saviors, which led to an oppressive and underwhelming season in the minds of most long-time fans. But the Season 8 premiere, also the show’s 100th episode, came out with guns blazing. You can almost hear Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It” as Rick and his unified band of allies finally started the “All-Out-War” that fans have been clamoring for ever since Negan came on the scene....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Gregory Lambert

Affleck's The Batman Is Refreshing Yet Familiar Says Deathstroke Actor

Ever since it was first rumored, Ben Affleck’s standaloneThe Batmanmovie has appeared as the saving grace of the DC Films extended universe. But this past week saw all that change, after acclaimed author Bret Easton Ellis called the screenplay a mess. His comments went viral, and suddenly fans had doubts. IsThe Batmangoing to suck, too? Well, Joe Manganiello doesn’t think so. And he’s arrived today with some encouraging words. Joe Manganiello was revealed asDeathstrokeearlier this year in a quick bit of behind-the-scenes footage shared byThe Batmanstar, director, producer and co-writer Ben Affleck....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Dominic Cuevas

Agent Carter Season 3 Will Probably Happen

Last week,Agent Carterclosed out itsSeason 2run of 10 episodes, airing duringAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.‘smidseasonhiatus, Tuesdays at 9 PM. ABC just issued a renewal for Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., along with 14 other shows. But Marvel’s Agent Carter wasn’t among them. While it hasn’t been made official yet,Nerd Reactorreports that ABC has in fact issued a Season 3 renewal for Marvel’s Agent Carter. The news ofAgent Carter’srenewalmay come as somewhat of a surprise to fans who have followed the show’s ratings, since they have significantly dropped from the first season....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Sharon Brooks

Apple TV+'s Tetris: Plot, Cast, Release Date, and Everything Else We Know

Minecraft,Mario, andTetris— what do these three things have in common? They’re all some of the most commercially successful video games in history, with the latter-most title selling more than 200 million copies since its original creation in 1984. The block-dropping puzzle game has since become a staple part of video game history, being the subject of numerous documentaries and competitions all based around its simple but incredibly addictive gameplay. While most know of the game’s Soviet origins, they may not know that the series was the centerpiece of an international legal battle that spanned multiple countries....

June 24, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · Kelsey Vazquez

Back to the Future Manga Is Coming from One Punch Man Artist

Love Manga? LoveBack to The Future? Then you’re definitely going to want to get your hot little hands on this bad boy! A new Mange version of the beloved time travel sci-fi fantasy is coming. And it’s in pretty good hands. Bob Gale, who created, co-wrote and produced theBack to the Futuretrilogy is overseeing this new Manga take on his hugelypopular 80s property. Even cooler than that, theBack to the FutureManga is coming from Yusuke Murata....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Daniel Roberts

Beetlejuice Documentary Trailer Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Tim Burton's Classic

It’s Showwwwwwwtime!! I don’t know about you, but I’m a massive fan of director Tim Burton. Well, at least his older films such asPee-Wee’s Big Adventure,Batman,Batman Returns,Edward Scissorhands, andSleepy Hollowto name a few. Oh, and let’s not forget one of Burton’s earliest classicsBeetlejuicestarring Michael Keaton as the ghost with the most, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, and a young, eternally black-clad Winona Ryder, as the loveable emo Lydia Deetz. The film is one of the most visually splendid of our time and plays on repeat at my house throughout the Halloween season....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Lindsey Davila

Ben Schwartz Celebrates Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Release Date with Funny Throwback Video

We now know when we will have the pleasure of seeing the Sonic sequel in theaters, with the studio announcing thatSonic the Hedgehog 2will sprint onto the big screen July 14, 2025. The video game adaptation,Sonic the Hedgehog, was a surprisingly huge hit for Paramount Pictures, and so, a sequel was quickly announced. At present, no other details have been revealed, but it is safe to assume that actors Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, and James Marsden will likely all be coming back....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Michael White

Bernie Mac Biopic Is Happening at John Legend's Production Company

ABernie Mac biopicis in the works at John Legend’s production company Get Lifted. Among the most hilarious stand-up comedians of his era, Mac has been deeply missed by both fans along with those who knew him nearly 13 years after his untimely death. The news of the movie about the late actor and comedian was revealed by Legend’s producing partner, Mike Jackson, at the 2021 Tribeca Festival. “We just partnered with Bernie Mac’s estate to cover Bernie Mac’s story,” Jackson explicitly said during a panel discussion....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Ashley Williams

Brad Pitt to Reunite With Quentin Tarantino for the Movie Critic

Once Upon a Time… in HollywoodstarBrad Pittwill reportedly reunite withQuentin Tarantinofor the seminal director’s final movie,The Movie Critic. As per a report byDeadline, Pitt will star inThe Movie Critic, and while it is unconfirmed whether the Hollywood superstar will play the main character, it is thought that he will. This will be the third collaboration between Pitt and Tarantino, with the actor having starred in 2009’sInglourious Basterdsand 2019’sOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood, the latter of which won Pitt the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Charles Moore Jr.

Brandon Lee's Role in The Crow Was Already Remade 25 Years Ago

Quick Links Upon news of the upcoming reboot ofThe Crow, the internet was immediately flooded with the customary tidal wave of bile. The downvote ratio on the trailer as of writing is trending negative, with little hope attached to Swedish actor Bill Skarsgard, now seizing the mantle of protagonist Eric Draven. Crowfanatics are not welcoming the reboot with open armsand don’t seem too fond of someone trying to replaceBrandon Lee, either....

June 24, 2025 · 8 min · 1587 words · Emily Morales