True Lies TV Show Gets a Pilot Order at CBS

TheTrue Lies TV showhas just taken a bit step forward, as CBS has officially put in a pilot order for the show. Based on the 1994 movie of the same name by director James Cameron, theTrue LiesTV series adaptation will be developed byBurn Noticecreator Matt Nix, McG, and Cameron for 20th Century. The three will all serve as executive producers with Nix writing the pilot and McG directing. As a reboot series,True Lieswon’t bebringing back Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtisto reprise their roles from the movie, but the pilot will follow similar characters in a near-identical storyline....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Samuel Mendez

Watch Samuel L. Jackson Revive His Pulp Fiction & Jurassic Park Characters

One of the regular features onThe Late Late Show With James Cordenis called Role Call, where the host will recreate a number of iconic scenes with his guest that evening. Earlier this week, the iconicSamuel L. Jacksonappeared on the show, and being the good sport that he is, agreed to take part in that night’s Role Call, where the actor revisited his beloved Jules Winnfield character fromQuentin Tarantino’s indie classicPulp Fiction....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Thomas Evans

What Does Beetlejuice Taste Like? Fanta's New Soda Drop Lets You Find Out

If you ever wondered what Beetlejuice tastes like,now is your chance to find out thanks to Fanta, which is rolling out a new line ofBeetlejuice Beetlejuice-inspired sodas that will hit stores next week. Known primarily for its popular orange drink, the new Fanta line includes cans and bottles featuring characters fromTim Burton’s highly-anticipated sequel, such as Beetlejuice, Lydia, Astrid, and Delia. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is the sequel to the original Tim Burton classic that starred Michael Keaton and Wynona Rider in a horror-comedy that involved ghosts trying to scare off new homebuyers from taking their house....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Mark Suarez

X-Men: The Last Stand Director Defends Gutting Juggernaut Role, Then Deletes His Comments

Brett Ratner is best known for hisRush Hourseries of action-comedies, but the filmmaker also took a stab at the superhero genre when he directed 2006’sX-Men: The Last Stand. Recently, Vinnie Jones, who played the role offan-favorite character Juggernautin the movie, put Ratner on blast for cutting out many of Juggernaut’s most important scenes. In a since-deleted Instagram post, Ratner laid the blame for the whole affair at the doorstep of the movie’s script writers....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Jerry Rhodes

Young Woman and the Sea Director Joachim Rønning on Daisy Ridley & Tron 3

Sometimes, the ocean just calls to you. Whether you’re a surfer, die-hard swimmer or, in the case of filmmakerJoachim Rønning, it’s either a coincidence or the inner workings of Mother Nature that always find you back on the shore, pursuing that thing you love. Rønning directed the fifthPirates of the Caribbeanmovie, as well asKon-Tiki(2012), both heavily maritime movies. And now, the Hollywood-by-way-of-Norway filmmaker just helmedYoung Woman and the Sea,which is now playing in theaters....

August 16, 2025 · 5 min · 898 words · Hailey Rose

Zachary Quinto Reveals His American Horror Story Cameo and Experience Working With Kim Kardashian

ActorZachary Quinto, widely known for his role as Spock in Chris Pine-starred Star Trek film series, did an interview withPeople. There, he let slip his set ‘surprise’ appearance in the upcoming Season 12 ofAmerican Horror Story. This mini spoiler created a buzz, as with his comments and high praise for working withKim Kardashian. Quinto shared his experiences of working with the TV personality turned actress on the new season of the show, known as Delicate, and his words have added a fascinating new dimension to the anticipation surrounding the release....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Lisa Moore

'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' With Dwayne Johnson Finds Success on Netflix

WhenDwayne “The Rock” Johnsonisn’t asking if you’re able to smell what The Rock is cooking, he’s usually starring in an action adventure movie set in the jungle, a bustling big city, or on an island. There’s been chatter about the legendary wrestler playing the same roles, but when you’re known for being big and strong, wouldn’t you also want fun, action-packed parts too? Johnson must’ve heard some of the noise about his credits because he is switching things up in the upcoming biographical sports drama,The Smashing Machine, where he’ll staras MMA fighter Mark Kerr....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Regina Patrick

'O Horizon' Review: An Indie Delight with Maria Bakalova

O Horizonis bound to be one of the season’s sweetest charmers. The heartwarming indie film stars Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Creature Commandos) as a neuroscientist grieving the loss of her father (David Strathairn ofNomadlandandGood Night and Good Luck). There’s a nice sci-fi element, too, placing the film in the realm of magical realism and making it an overall celebration of indie cinema. Written and directed by Emmy winner Madeleine Rotzler (Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements of Belarus),O Horizonis the kind of movie we need more of....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 970 words · Stephanie Landry

'World War Z 2' Officially Confirmed By Paramount, 12 Years After Brad Pitt's Divisive Action Horror

Barricade your windows and bolt your doors, because the scariest zombies in cinema history are coming back to our screens in the near future. That’s right, after 12 years of waiting,World War Z 2finally received the update fans have been waiting for. Starring Brad Pitt, 2012’sWorld War Zwas a poor adaptation of the titular novel by Max Brooks. However, it was a decent action horror film in its own right, and has gained a cult following in the decade-plus since its release....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Katherine Nguyen

10 Gripping Drama Series Set During the Cold War

The term “Cold War” first appeared in George Orwell’s essayYou and the Atomic Bomb, in which he foreshadowed a nuclear statement between the West and East. It was then popularized by presidential adviser Bernard Baruch during a 1947 White House speech. Soon, the conflict became a reality, with leaders from both sides concluding that there would never be amodus vivendi(agreement to coexist peacefully), so the only solution was to sleep with one eye open....

August 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1463 words · Taylor West

5 "So Bad It's Good" Movies That Are Actually Just Good

A movie doesn’t have to be great to be enjoyable. There are many guilty pleasures with little substance that offer enjoyment, intentional, or unintentional. An extreme example of this is the"So Bad It’s Good" classic - movies likeThe Room(2003),Plan 9 from Outer Space(1959), orManos: The Hands of Fate(1966). These movies are so awful, and so completely unaware of their own awfulness, that audiences can’t help but find enjoyment in their absurdity....

August 15, 2025 · 12 min · 2381 words · Claudia Sexton

6 Sad Real-World Events That Directly Inspired 'The Handmaid's Tale'

Margaret Atwood’sThe Handmaid’s Taleis a horrifying story about religious extremism, misogyny, and totalitarianism. Centering on June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss), the show puts its characters through some truly terrible situations involving forced pregnancies, mutilation, and slavery. Many of the episodes are hard to watch, as the characters' suffering is so extreme as to seem the result of some unfathomable evil. But what makes the series even more traumatizing is the knowledge that these on-screen horrors are all based on real-world events....

August 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1132 words · Jim Taylor

All of Chelsea Handler's Talk Shows and Documentaries, Ranked

New Jersey nativeChelsea Handlerhad one goal when she moved to LA: to be on television. By her own account, she’s always spoken her mind without a filter, coming off as judgemental despite her best intentions. Yet, her humor and quick wit make for good television. Under her 20-year career in Hollywood, she has a myriad of titles. From executive producer to writer for several TV projects, including her own, her versatility as a creative is extraordinary....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 976 words · Terry Marshall