'Mission: Impossible' Lands Lower Rotten Tomatoes Score Than 'Dead Reckoning'

CanTom Cruisecomplete his real impossible mission and makeMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoninga financial success? That is yet to be seen, but the film’s potential success could be given a boost by its Rotten Tomatoes reviews. Although the film is not released until May 23, the first wave of reviews on the site have been mostly “fresh” and full of praise for the action blockbuster. While some will say thatTom Cruise’s need for more elaborate, more dangerous, and more absurd stuntsmay be getting to the point where there is no amount of suspension of disbelief will make them seem possible in real life – even though Cruise has, in most cases, performed them as they are seen on screen....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 629 words · Catherine Miller

'Patience' Is a British Crime Show With Great Autistic Representation

On the surface,Patiencemay appear to be likeany other police proceduralset in Britain. A closer look reveals thatPatienceis unique in its inclusion of a neurodivergent lead character, Patience Evans. As a self-trained archivist in the records department of the City of York police, Patience Evans is played by Ella Maisy Purvis. Patience and Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf (Laura Fraser) begin working together to solve a case of mysterious suicides, with the former bringing her brilliance into the investigation somewhat unwillingly....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Patrick Garcia

10 B-Movies Starring A-List Actors Before They Were Famous

It shouldn’t come as a surprise thatsome of Hollywood’s biggest namesgot their big breaks through humble adventures (or misadventures, in some cases). B-movies, which are low-budget genre films made for drive-ins or television, were a massive fad from the 1970s through the 1990s. As small independent producers churned out creepy thrillers andsci-fi horrors, surprisingly enough, a few stars were born out of the effort. This brings us to revealing how some A-listers truly paid their dues inB-moviesbefore ascending to the prestigious status and immense praise they have and get today....

July 11, 2025 · 9 min · 1840 words · Richard Johnson

10 Best Villain Performances in MCU TV Shows

TheMarvel Cinematic Universehas beengraced with some excellent performancesthroughout its run, be it on the big screen or small. And, now thatAgatha All Alonghas debuted, it’s time to look back at the best villains from Marvel TV shows. Why? Because Kathryn Han’s work certainly warrants a spot on the list. She’s so magnetic as Agatha Harkness that it’s no wonder she ended up getting her own spin-off/sequel series. Note that as of 2024,the debate has been settledaroundThe Defendersuniverse of shows, and they are now considered fully MCU canon....

July 11, 2025 · 8 min · 1607 words · Nicole Alexander

10 Clean-Shaven Actors Who Had a Beard for a Role (and Looked Weird)

Actors change for a role. Whether a part demands it or they are exercising their creative freedom, actors are not afraid to become someone or something else. Some lose a ridiculous amount of weight,like Joaquin Phoenix did forJoker. Others will use method acting, studying their subject closely. Robert De Niro, for example, interviewed a patient with encephalitis lethargica, or sleeping sickness, for his character inAwakenings. When it’s necessary, actors sometimes go so far as to change their entire appearance — Charlize Theron was unrecognizable when sheplayed serial killer Aileen Wuornos inMonster....

July 11, 2025 · 9 min · 1792 words · George Morales

16 Funniest Bosses from Seinfeld, Ranked

The four members of the Seinfeld gang have always been compulsively narcissistic, opinionated, and headstrong; all qualities that put them at odds with anyone in authority. Jerry is the only one of theSeinfeldgang to escape the scrutiny of a superior; indeed, as the real Seinfeld would no doubt attest, there is no one superior to him. Watching Elaine, George, and Kramer try and navigate a professional world is like watching your rural grandfather try and pull into a parallel parking space....

July 11, 2025 · 9 min · 1734 words · Kelly Smith

20 MCU Movie Moments That Were Totally Unscripted

TheMarvel Cinematic Universeis sometimes described as a machine. A smooth, efficient, and risk-free franchise factory spearheaded by Kevin Feige churning out blockbuster movies at an unprecedented rate. And yet, the foundation of the MCU was laid out initially through a bunch of daring risks and unconventional choices, from hiring Robert Downey Jr. to play Iron Man to making the first big budget superhero ensemble film. Despite critics often decrying the MCU for playing it safe and sticking too closely to the traditional superhero movie script, the franchise has given us a lot more unscripted moments than many people realize....

July 11, 2025 · 8 min · 1558 words · Bryce Sharp

2016's Jason Bourne Movie Will Stream for Free & Deserves a Second Chance

Quick Links Coming back is never easy, and in the case ofMatt Damon’saction film seriesJason Bourne, bringing the technologically driven thinking man’s spy franchise into a new digital age is even harder. The fourth instalment in the franchise,Jason Bourne(2016)reunites Damon with director Paul Greengrass. While not hitting the peaks of the franchise’s visceral and signature shaky-cam action style,Jason Bourne(2016) focuses on translating the series' trademarks into a new age of information....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 881 words · Jared Smith

5 Terminator Genisys TV Spots: Schwarzenegger Vs Schwarzenegger!

Paramount Pictures and Skydance are hellbent on revealing all of the secrets behindTerminator Genisysbefore the movie has a chance to unspool in theaters worldwide this summer. A set of 5 new TV spots have been released for international audiences, and these English-language sneak peeks offer even more insight into the crazy plot twists we can expect and the first footage from the sure to be iconicArnold SchwarzeneggervsArnold Schwarzeneggerfight that comes early in the movie and promises to be one of this hybrid sequel/reboot’s most memorable moments....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Garrett Hoffman

Ahsoka’s Ezra Bridger Actor Speaks Out About His Live-Action Character

With its wide-reaching realms and contrasting terrains, theStar Warscosmos has perennially nurtured captivating characters and epics of valor and redemption. Taking a bold step, theAhsokaseries introduced fans to a live-action, aged version of Ezra Bridger, a favorite fromStar Wars Rebels. After a season packed with suspense and intrigue,Eman Esfandi, the actor donning the cloak of Ezra, has finally taken toTwitterto articulate his sentiments, succinctly proclaiming it “an honor.” WhileStar Wars: Ahsokahas been met with a myriad of reactions, with fans ardently dissecting every aspect of the show post the conclusion of its inaugural season, one facet remains uncontested: Esfandi’s rendition of Ezra....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Tamara Thomas

Anne Hathaway Will Fight Evil Aliens in The Shower

After making her producing debut with this year’sSong One,Anne Hathawayhas signed on to star in and produce thesci-ficomedyThe Shower. The project isn’t set up at a studio quite yet, withThe Wrapreporting that producers first plan on finding a director and other stars before taking it out to studios.The Showerwas written by Jac Schaeffer, which landed on The Blacklist as one of the industry’s most well-regarded un-produced screenplays. The Showerstarts at a baby shower, where guests witness a meteor shower....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Christopher Bennett

Archie Prepares for a Murder Mystery in Riverdale Comic-Con Poster

For those already in San Diego or en route to Comic-Con 2016, tonight ispreview night, where fans can get an early look at the convention floor, and watch full pilot episodes from some of this fall’s most highly-anticipated shows. One of the programs airing during the preview night festivities isRiverdale, The CW’s new series based on the beloved Archie Comics, which is slated to debut sometime in midseason. While we get ready for the SDCC festivities, The CW has debuted a new Comic-Con poster that you can check out below, which teases a murder mystery....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Michelle Ellis

Avengers: Endgame Funko Pop! Tony Stark Shows Off Glow-in-the-Dark Quantum Realm Suit

Avengers: Endgameis now only a few months away from hitting theaters and Marvel Studios is doing an excellent job of keeping everything under wraps. With that being said, there have been quite a few toy leaks from the movie that have made their way online, from regular action figures, to LEGO sets, and the Funko Pop! figures. The Russo Brothers have claimed that the toy leaks really aren’t all that accurate, but that sounds like some misdirection at its best....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Erin Hall