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One of the wrong takes that’s often associated withhorroris that it’s not a serious movie genre. Bad special effects, bad scripts, but most of all, bad acting. All mistaken takes for a film genre that’s broad enough to include layers and layers of interesting approaches to imaginative worlds in which fear is the rule. We don’t have to tell you how maligned horror is, especially during the award season, whenthe genre is considered a blasphemyto cinema....

When it comes to advance spoilers for upcoming, hotly anticipated movies, there are few things guaranteed to let something slip more than action figure and statue reveals. This is once again the case as Prime 1 Studios dropped images of their amazing new statue based on Robert Pattinson’sThe Batman, giving fans plenty of images of the new version of the iconic Batsuit to scrutinize. Superhero movies are currently riding high, with even movies based on relatively unknown comic book characters bringing in huge box office returns....

While the 1997 science fiction action filmFace/Off, which is now available to watch through streaming, features numerous spectacular action sequences typical of its director, action maestro John Woo, the film’s success is mostly attributable to the performances ofNicolas Cageand John Travolta and the obvious sense of fun that the pair exhibit in playing hated rivals,FBI agent Sean Archerand terrorist Castor Troy, who eventually switch faces and lives. An identity-switching role is an actor’s dream, and the fact thatFace/Offis able to transcend its wacky premise is a testament to how Cage and Travolta, through their effective mimicry of each other’s mannerisms and well-defined personality quirks, generate fascination and tension by forcing the viewer to interpret Archer and Troy’s scenes through the prism of the other character’s point-of-view....

Any indications of a possible romance between Finn and Rey had to be removed fromThe Force Awakensnovelization, claims author Alan Dean Foster. In a new interview, the author described what it was like having to put together the final installment for the book shelves, and it does not sound like it was an easy task to take on. The sequel trilogy, as a whole, has been criticized byStar Warsfans for numerous reasons over the past five years, though that was the case when the prequel trilogy was released too....

The ongoing global situation and the self-isolation sanctions that go along with it have forced a lot of people into the safety of their homes and given some of them a lot of free time. One such person with a newfound sense of time on their hands isFast and Furiousstar Vin Diesel, who appears to be using it very productively indeed. On Wednesday, Diesel took to social media to share a promotional photo of himself in the 2015 fantasy action movieThe Last Witch Hunteralong with an enticing caption that seems to teaseThe Last Witch Hunter 2....

One of the many changes that brought the golden age of TV was heartbreaking deaths. Before the 2000s, most characters would only die if the actor wanted to leave or asked for too much money, but in the last twenty years, killing beloved characters has become a way for shows to surprise their audiences and create new storylines. Here are the most heartbreaking character deaths in shows, ranked (spoilers from here on out):...

The Netflix original series Marvel’sThe Punisherhas announced three new cast members who will be joiningJon Bernthal(Frank Castle/The Punisher) in the series. Marvel’sThe Punisherwill be streaming globally on Netflix in 2017.Ben Barnes(The Chronicles of Narnia) joins the cast as Billy Russo, Frank’s Castle’s best friend from his days in the Special Forces. He runs a successful private military corporation called “Anvil.” Ebon Moss-Bachrach(Girls) will playMicro, a former NSA analyst whose secrets may be of great value to Frank Castle and everyone around them....

Something wicked this way comes as Denzel Washington walks calmly with murderous intent in the newest trailer for writer/director Joel Coen’sThe Tragedy of Macbeth. The brief footage once again teases the movie’s haunting atmosphere, as Washington’s Macbeth carries out the violent act that will seal his fate. And all in stark and stunning black-and-white. The Tragedy of Macbethis sure to be an unmatched feast for the senses, with the newest footage teasing the meticulous use of sound and visuals to project an atmosphere of inevitable doom as the shadows created by the glorious black-and-white stab into every corner of the screen....

It wasn’t a long wait, butThe Walking Deadhas finally unmasked the Reapers. Episode four, “Rendition”, begins with the night attack from Daryl’s (Norman Reedus) point of view. The knife whizzes by his head. He calls “Dog” and they flee into the dark woods. Daryl jumps a wall to a decrepit building. A Reaper lurks around the corner. Daryl tosses a rock to distract him. He’s attacked again in the woods. Daryl throws his crossbow, then tumbles down with his attacker....

British actor Tom Felton made a name for himself as an accomplished child actor in the late 1990s. However, he rose to fame when he appeared inHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stonein 2001. Felton portrayed the arrogant bully and Harry Potter’s rival, Draco Malfoy. Felton perfectly embodied the character and delivered a compelling performance that quickly turned him into a fan favorite. Felton played Draco Malfoy in all eightHarry Pottermovies....

Tommy “Tiny” Listerhas passed away. He was 62-years old. Lister is probably best-known for his role as Deebo in theFridayfranchise, starring alongside Ice Cube and Chris Tucker. His manager, Cindy Cowan, confirmed the news of his death this evening. Cowan said he was found unconscious in his apartment in Marina del Rey, California after displaying symptoms of COVID-19 earlier in the week. He had been working on a movie and had to take a breather after feeling ill....

Roadside Attractions has released the first trailer forTrial by Fire. This comes from director Edward Zwick, who has somewhat quietly been behind the camera for some excellent dramas over the past decade or so that didn’t earn quite as much attention as some of his earlier work, such asGlory,Courage Under FireorBlood Diamond. But this looks to be in line with what the filmmaker does best, and he’s aided by two very talented performers in front of the camera in Laura Dern and Jack O’Connell....

The cast ofTrue DetectiveSeason 3 continues to grow, withJustice Leaguestar Ray Fisher coming aboard in a series regular role. The young actor joins a cast that already includes Oscar winner Mahershala Ali as theseries lead, along with Carmen Ejogo, Stephen Dorff, Scoot McNairy and Mamie Gummer. HBO has also brought on Rhys Wakefield (The Purge), Michael Greyeyes (Fear the Walking Dead) and Jon Tenney (The Closer) in recurring roles on Season 3 of HBO’s anthology drama series....