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In one of his usual tweets on X, the social network formerly known as Twitter,Stephen Kingreposted a list of bleakcoming-of-age filmsput together by a famous filmmaker while adding his own peculiar take. King’s contribution was the 1986 adventure dramaStand by Me, directed by Rob Reiner, a film that most would think is anything but bleak. The original list waspublished by Scott Derrickson on X; the director behindThe Black Phone(based on a story from Stephen King’s son) certainly knows bleak coming-of-age movies....

Sunset Boulevard(orSunset Blvd.)is a classic movie still taught in film classes today, 72 years after its release. The film was written anddirected by the legendary Billy Wilderand starred William Holden as struggling screenwriter Joe Gillis, Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, a former star of silent films who desperately wants to transition into talking pictures, and Erich von Stroheim as Max von Maylerling, her loyal butler. Director Cecil B. DeMille, iconic gossip columnist Hedda Hopper, and even silent star Buster Keaton appear in the film as themselves....

A Mexican woman fleeing violence and an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agent are inexorably drawn towards each other in a divided border town.The Absence of Edenpulls no punches in its harrowing portrayal of human trafficking, the exploitation of undocumented people, and the differing reactions of those responsible for keeping order. Writer/director Marco Perego, in his feature debut, uses poetic and religious metaphors to bolster the plight of those seeking safety and better lives....

“This fairy tale begins in a library in Queens.” Apple TV+ has today revealed the first trailer for the upcoming horror series,The Changeling, an eight-part drama starring and executive produced byGet Outstar and Academy Award-nomineeLaKeith Stanfield. Coming courtesy ofApple TV,The Changelingpromises to be a horror story, a parenthood fable, and a dangerous odyssey all wrapped into one as a man must go in search of his wife after she disappears with their first child....

The heroes of the Marvel Universe are some of the most famous in all of pop culture. Spider-Man, the X-Men, and the Avengers. From comic books to multi-billion dollar film franchises, the Marvel Universe is sprawling with heroes that have inspired people, and thanks to theMarvel Cinematic Universe, characters that were once considered D-list, like the Guardians of the Galaxy, are household names. Tell a comic book fan 10 years ago that a kid’s favorite superhero could be Ant-Man, and they wouldn’t believe you, but now no hero is too obscure to be a breakout hit....

With a distinct lack of big blockbuster movies thanks to the ongoing global situation, Netflix’s hugely successful comic book adaptationThe Old Guardhas become the hit of Summer. With the movie topping the Netflix charts and breaking viewership records, talk has quickly turned to a sequel, withThe Old Guardwriter and creator Greg Rucka now providing an update on how far alongThe Old Guard 2is, as well as his involvement. “There have been discussions, nothing is confirmed, and I don’t think there will be a decision made as to whether or not another one is in the offing for a while yet....

Following Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’sarrival in Atlantafor filming on DC outing,Blak Adamthe wrestler-turned-actor’s trainer and strength coach, Dave Rienzi, has now revealed what we all expected: theBlack Adamsuper-suit won’t require any padding. While many criticized Black Adam’s archenemy,Shazam!,for using additional padding to create that superhero look, Rienzi confirms that this will not be an issue when The Rock suits up. “It’s a fun process when you have someone like [Johnson] who is so driven, disciplined, and determined to do the work....

What seemed an impossible dream for Zack Snyder fans only a couple of years ago with the release of Joss Whedon’sJustice Leaguemovie is now within the realm of possibility.The Snyder Cut of Justice Leaguegot the support of the former head of DC Entertainment, Diane Nelson, who had this to say about the issue on Twitter: “Thank you for the courtesy of asking. If Zack feels he had the time and resources to finish a cut to his satisfaction and he would like fans to see it, nothing would make me happier than for him to have that opportunity....

It’s no surprise that theStar Warsspin-offRogue Oneis a bona fidebox office hit. Earlier this week, it passed $600 million at the worldwide box office. The franchise is one of the most beloved in cinematic history, with all eight movies released so far earning a whopping $3.5 billion domestically and $7.3 billion worldwide. With all that being said, it’s quite surprising to learn that one of theRogue Onestars,Wen Jiang, has never seen anyStar Warsmovie before....

Labor Day weekendis finally here. That means thesummer moviegoing seasonis over and done with. The smoke has cleared. The dust has settled. And you may pretty much guess what the biggest movies of this past four months were, especially if you spent a lot of time lingering around your local cinemaplex. But what were the biggestbombs? The movies you didn’t see? There has been a lot of talk all through August about what a disaster 20th Century Fox’sFantastic Fourturned out to be....

Lucy Hale(Pretty Little Liars,Scream 4) and Tyler Posey (Teen Wolf,Scream: The TV Series) lead the cast ofTruth or Dare, a supernatural thriller from Blumhouse where a harmless game of “Truth or Dare” among friends turns deadly when someone, or something, begins to punish those who tell a lie or refuse the dare. This group must continue playing the “innocent” game while also trying to figure out where it began in the first place....

BeforeBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicehit theaters almost exactly one month ago today, the movie had already made history. Warner Bros.' superhero adventure marked the first time that Batman (Ben Affleck) and Superman (Henry Cavill) shared the screen together, while also marking the first big screen appearance ofWonder Woman(Gal Gadot). While the movie wasn’t a huge hit with critics, the fans have certainly responded, with the movie taking in over $852 million worldwide from a whopping $250 million budget....

The Muppet Christmas Carolis not only one of the best feature-film adaptations of Charles Dickens’s classic 19th-century novelA Christmas Carol, but it’s also one ofthe best Christmas movies of all time. The 1992 Brian Henson-directed holiday classic has it all: a heartfelt message, hilarious Muppet-based antics, and a strong performance from Michael Caine in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Of course, you can’t have a Muppet movie without some catchy musical numbers, andThe Muppet Christmas Carolhas several of those, from the stirring “Scrooge"to the haunting “Marley and Marley” and the whimsical “It Feels Like Christmas”....