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The competitive world of sports has always been an effective backdrop for cinematic narratives. FromRockytoThe Mighty Ducks, we all loverallying behind an underdogin their pursuit of victory. Though these stories sometimes become formulaic and predictable, they appeal to our love of watching someone triumph over adversity.The Last Rodeois the newest movie about an underdog overcoming competitive odds, this one taking place in the world of professional bull riding. The movie, which is currently onApple TV+, stars Neal McDonough and is inspired by true events....

It’s not often that a medical procedural drama receives high praise in its debut season. Sure, long-running shows likeGrey’s Anatomy, and classics likeER, are the exception, but both had to start somewhere.Max’s (soon to return as HBO Max)The Pitthas found early success in the world of television, becoming critically acclaimed for its writing, filming style, and overall actors' performances. When it premiered on June 06, 2025, the series, with a star-studded cast led byNoah Wyle, garnered so many positive reviews that it sits at a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score....

Based on Frank Miller’s comic book series of the same name, the firstSin City(2005) saw direction by both the aforementioned writer and famous filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. The movie’s widespread success spawned a sequel,Sin City: A Dame to Kill For(2014). Unfortunately, the latter saw much less resonance in the eyes of critics, and it came up short at the worldwide box office. Sin City 2 Nonetheless, both films feature fascinating backstories regarding production, and there are many noteworthy facts about the cast and crew as well....

If there’s one film genre that has reverence for the one-liner, it’saction. Sure, Freddy Krueger can dish out a quip or two, but when it comes down to it there’s nobody better than Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, or Jason Statham. Even Steven Seagal can get a decent line in every now and then. By this point in time, when there’s an action movie hero—especially one who has appeared in a prior film—it’s pretty much stone-cold (Steve Austin) they’re going to be spouting a one-liner at someone who’s about to catch a bullet....

The biggest chunk ofactionmovies from the1980smight have awed audiences when they premiered, but many of them had numerous blemishes that mainly stemmed from their unrealistic nature. There is no way one gun-toting hero can take out 200 enemy combatants all by themselves, or start running immediately after getting shot in the leg. The few critically acclaimed action flicks from the era offer something unique. Take, for example, war veteran John Rambo obliterating corrupt officers inside a forest inFirst Blood, or Detective John McClane trying to stop terrorists inside a tower inDie Hard....

If you’re willing to relocate to Cleveland, Ralphie’s house can be yours. On Monday, the famous house featured in the holiday classicA Christmas Storywas just put up for sale with a listing going up on theofficial website. The location had long been made available for fans to visit by its current owner, and whether any of that will continue will depend upon who purchases the property. For now, all reservations will be honored through the holiday season....

Shailene Woodley, star of theDivergentyoung adult film franchise, was placed under arrest today in Sioux County, South Dakota under the charge of criminal trespassing. The actress and longtime activist was part of a peaceful protest against the Dakota Access pipeline. The actress was live-streaming video of the event on Facebook Live, before she was taken away by the authorities. TMZreports that theDivergentstar was one of 100 protestors at the event. The actress was charged two misdemeanors, including “engaging in a riot....

Apple has revealed a brand new trailer forAmazing Stories. This comes from Steven Spielberg and sees the iconic filmmaker revisiting his past to reboot the well-liked 1980s series for modern audiences. With seemingly every company in the world trying to get in on the streaming game, premium content is harder and harder to come by, but getting Spielberg on board for a prestigious anthology series is a good place to start for Apple TV+....

Things continue to look grim forAMC Theatresin the long run, but the company was just thrown a lifeline and has avoided bankruptcy. For now. AMC, the largest movie theater chain in the U.S., is saddled with massive debt and the ongoing closure, which kicked off in mid-March, has hit its business particularly hard. However, the company is now restructuring its debt to avoid bankruptcy in the short-term. According to a new report, AMC is currentlyhammering out a restructuring deal....

A month after its release, it’s clear thatBarbiehas become an outright cultural phenomenon. While everyone expected it to be a hit, it’s hard to believe anyone was anticipating the degree; in the last week, it passed 2008’sThe Dark Knightas Warner Bros.' all-time highest-grossing film domestically (unadjusted for inflation). In a year in which blockbusters have been met with greatly varying degrees of success, the film industry absolutely needed a hit of this kind....

When news broke back in August 2022 that the long-rumoredBatgirlmovie starring Leslie Grace as the popular DC heroine was ultimately shelved after being completely finished, fans all over the world went up in arms about this shocking announcement. Not only was Brendon Fraser brought in to play the distinguished Batman villain, Firefly, but Michael Keaton would reprise his role as the Caped Crusader. Onceset photos were releasedto the public, comic book fans were even more shocked at this decision since it was apparent that the budget was put to good use....

Benedict Cumberbatchhas addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding his acclaimed film,The Power of the Dog. Hollywood veteranSam Elliott recently ignited a storm, calling the film a “piece of sh*t” and slamming its “allusions to homosexuality.” Elliott also took offense to director Jane Campion, a New Zealand native, making a movie about the American West and filming it outside the U.S.A. Here is an excerpt from Elliott’s profanity-laden conversation on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast:...

One of the several mysteries swirling aroundStar Wars: The Last Jedicenters on the enigmatic DJ character played by Benicio del Toro, but fans will learn much more about DJ in a new comic book. Marvel just released their January 2018 solicitations today, and among them isStar Wars: The Last JediDJ #1, which will go on sale August 05, 2025. Here’s the official description of this newStar Wars comicbelow. “WhenStar Wars: The Last Jeditakes theaters in FORCE (get it?...