The Monster Review: This Monster Is Scary Good

Scary movies are a difficult thing to surprise anyone with these days. There are only so many premises that can be explored, so at some point the best way to tackle a movie of thescarysort is to just take a premise that, in itself, may not be all that original, but fill it with substance and simply try to make the best movie possible. That is exactly what directorBryan Bertinodid with his latestThe Monster....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Brenda Burch

The Next James Bond Should Be Richard Madden, and Here's Why

James Bondis a long-running film series following British Secret Service agent James Bond, Agent 007, as he carries out mission after mission. Dozens of novels have been written for theJames Bondseries and just as many films have been made based on many of those novels. The films are jam-packedwith action sequences, dangerous stunts and the occasional laugh as Bond fights the villain to complete his mission and save the world from a danger they aren’t even aware of....

August 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1303 words · Kenneth Parker

The Night Before Trailer Reunites Seth Rogen & Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Back in July,Sony Picturesreleased the first footage from their R-rated comedyThe Night Before, in the form of an age-restrictedred band trailer, which is only meant for viewers over the age of 18. Today, the studio released an all-ages green band trailer that is suitable for viewers of all ages, starringSeth Rogen,Anthony MackieandJoseph Gordon-Levittas three friends who bring their Christmas Eve tradition to an end in a big way. Even without the R-rated language from the red band trailer, this footage will still make you laugh....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Daniel Jones

The Rook Gets a June Release Date on Starz

Starz announced today that the Lionsgate and Liberty Global-produced STARZ Original SeriesThe Rookwill premiere Sunday, June 30th, 2019 at 8PM ET/PT on STARZ in the U.S. and Canada, and then on the STARZPLAY platform in Germany and Spain. In addition to the premiere date announcement, Starz also releasedThe Rookkey art featuring Emma Greenwell (The Path,Shameless), who stars as ‘Myfanwy Thomas.’ The tagline, “Awaken the Power Within,” teases Myfanwy’s quest to uncover her expunged past and the mysterious journey that lies ahead for her this season....

August 24, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Sarah Johnson

The Russo Brothers Totally Lied About the Avengers: Endgame Title

Late last week, millions of Marvel fans were overjoyed when the title for the upcoming fourthAvengersmovie was revealed to beAvengers: Endgame, confirming numerous fans' theories about what the movie would be called. Marvel Studios has been incredibly secretive about what the movie’s name would be, withEndgame’s two directors, Anthony and Joe Russo, teasing the mysterious title at conventions and on social media without ever revealing it. While their teasing was fun and was used as clues by the Marvel fanbase, a look back at some of their antics reveals that theRusso brothersactually lied to the fans about the title on a couple of occasions....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 532 words · Rebecca Bradley

The Wild Robot Review' Best Film in Years

DreamWorks Animation just delivered their best filmsince the classicHow to Train Your Dragon.The Wild Robotsurpasses the highest expectations. Your heart will soar as a machine designed for human servitude learns how to love and becomes a doting mother to an orphaned gosling. She also transforms the lives of the surrounding animals by teaching them to grow beyond their natural instincts and work together for the collective good. A tear or two may be shed in a truly beautiful climax....

August 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1108 words · Jennifer Bartlett

Tomb Raider Anime Creator Explains Why The Legend of Lara Croft Is Animated

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croftis bringing the iconic video game heroine back to our screens once again, but this time through the medium of animation. Video game adaptations have become a hot commodity in recent years. What was once considered to be a “cursed” venture by Hollywood has become the new go-to as comic book movies are beginning to repair themselves after a turbulent past few years. While shows like HBO’sThe Last of Usand Prime Video’sFallouthave finally figured out how to adapt a video game into a live-action setting, animated adaptations have been flourishing for years....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Kristina Brown

Treat Williams Roles Worthy of Being Discovered

The lateTreat Williamswas long one of Hollywood’s most down-to-Earth and kind-hearted personalities, a once-A-lister who had never fallen in line with many of fame’s trappings. He was also a performer who could do just about anything, but without a doubt the actor was always more comfortable in a comedic role than, say, an antagonistic one. Yet, as films likeMulholland Fallshave proved, he could play the villain very well also. For the most part, Williams' most renowned roles were in a supporting capacity, e....

August 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1399 words · Teresa Smith

Tyrese Ends His Fast & Furious 9 Feud with The Rock

After roughly two months of back and forth,Fast & Furious 9stars Tyrese Gibson and Dwayne Johnson have ended their feud. Tyrese Gibson sent out an Instagram photo of himself, The Rock and Vin Diesel, which is ironic since The Rock and Diesel recently ended their own feud. The photo was accompanied with a message, claiming this will be the last time he ever posts about “Dewayne,” even though he still purposefully misspells the actor’s name, and basically states that he still feels the same way....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Mr. Charles Day

Uzumaki Anime Review

“No death, no doom, no anguish can arouse the surpassing despair which flows from a loss of identity. Merging with nothingness is peaceful oblivion; but to be aware of existence and yet to know that one is no longer a definite being distinguished from other beings — that one no longer has a self — that is the nameless summit of agony and dread.” So says the protagonist of the story, “Through the Gates of the Silver Key,” by H....

August 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1171 words · Nathaniel Silva

Vin Diesel Puts His Daughter to Work in Latest Fast 8 Set Video

With production still under way onFast and Furious 8, the time has come for a newFast Fridayvideo from the set. This week,Vin Dieselis introducing fans to his young daughter, a.k.a. “The Studio Head,” who offers her thoughts about this latest installment of theFast & Furioussaga. We also get plenty of new footage from the production, with a few behind-the-scenes glimpses at stars such asKristofer Hivju,Dwayne Johnson,Tyrese GibsonandLudacris. This video, which surfaced onYouTubetoday, featuresVin Dieselasking his daughter if she thinks they are honoring the entire franchise with this sequel, with the youngster revealing that everyone is working hard, and she thinks it will be a great movie....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Christopher Cowan

Walking Dead Star Confirms This Character Is Safe from Negan's Bat

While everyone is still waiting with baited breath to see who Negan killed with his trusty bat Lucille inThe Walking DeadSeason 6cliffhanger, one actor has confirmed that s/he is safe. Suffice it to say, there areSPOILERSahead. If you don’t want to know any more, please stop reading right now. There have been rumors and speculation aplenty as to who may or may not survive’s Negan’s wrath inThe Walking Dead Season 7premiere....

August 24, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Francisco Kim

What Back to Black Gets Right and Wrong About Amy Winehouse

Quick Links Released in U.S. theaters on July 21, 2025,Back to Blackis a musical biographical drama charting the life and career of the late R&B singer Amy Winehouse. Despite earning positive reviews for Marisa Abela’s central performance as the posthumous pop star, the movie has courted controversy for its salacious, tabloid-style storytelling that plays fast and loose with the facts. As a partial result of the controversy, the film currently boasts a lowly 38% Rotten Tomatoes score and a subpar 49 Metascore....

August 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1334 words · Beth Taylor