Why Friday the 13th Autograph Hounds Really Scare Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon is horrified by the amount of times he’s had to autograph a picture of himself dying fromFriday the 13th. Bacon has been in a number of horror movies over the years and can currently be seen inYou Should Have Left, which reunites him withStir of Echoesdirector David Koepp. The actor has had a long career with a ton of notable roles, but for some fans, it doesn’t get better thanFriday the 13th....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · John Garcia

Wonka's Oooma Loompa Design Ignored Tim Burton's Movie For One Simple Reason

In 2005 Tim Burton and Johnny Depp combined their talents to reimagine Roald Dahl’sCharlie and the Chocolate Factory, delivering a very “Burtonesque” vision of the world of Willy Wonka. When it comes to this year’s prequel movie,Wonka, director Paul King took more inspiration from the classic 1971 Gene Wilder film when it came to the design ofhis Oompa Loompa. The first trailer forWonkarevealed the best look yet at Hugh Grant as the orange-skinned, green-haired Oompa Looma that harks back to the style used in the original big screen version of Dahl’s story....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Lori Johnston

Young Sheldon Spinoff on Georgie & Mandy Gets Greenlight from CBS

Young Sheldon, the popular spinoff ofThe Big Bang Theory, is set to conclude with its seventh season. But fans need not despair, as the Sheldon universe will expand into a brand-new spinoff, bringing a significant change to the format we’ve come to know. As perDeadline, there’s a new series in the pipeline, envisioned to capture the essence ofYoung Sheldon. The new project will shift focus to Georgie Cooper and Mandy McAllister, characters portrayed by Montana Jordan and Emily Osment....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Jennifer Price DDS

10 Movies Credited with Launching Subgenres

Every filmmaking style and narrative format in cinema has a genesis, and upon close inspection, we can trace the film that started it all. But, how do new subgenres pop up? It all stems from the desire to stand out. In the crowded and competitive Hollywood space, it’s risky to do what everyone else is doing. Such a decision might seem like the safest bet, but critics will always use the best past offerings in that particular category to measure the rest, and, in most cases, the new films fall short....

July 7, 2025 · 10 min · 1942 words · Jason Hernandez

20 Marvel Villains Who Became Heroes Over Time

For over 80 years, Marvel Comics has been creating a vast worldfull of iconic characters. These characters have become synonymous with a generation. And within this universe, even the greatest and most fearsome villains have found a path towards redemption. Time and again, we have seen that beneath the surface of violence and villainy lies the potential for change. Nowhere is this potential more profound and visible than in Marvel baddies....

July 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1435 words · Jeffrey Rodriguez

2016 Critics Choice Award Winners Include Mad Max & Fargo

The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) and Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) announced the winners of the 21st AnnualCritics Choice Movie Awardslast night, live from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Theawards showaired on A&E, Lifetime and LMN at 8PM ET/ 5PM PT and was hosted by actor and comedianT.J. Miller.Mad Max: Fury RoadandFargotook home the most awards in the film and television categories. Spotlightwas namedBest Pictureand garnered two additional wins including Best Acting Ensemble and Best Original Screenplay....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 762 words · Michael Schmidt

A Donkey Kong Movie Might Be in the Works

TheNintendo Cinematic Universe (NCU) looks set to expandwith an exciting new project, following the upcoming release ofThe Super Mario Bros. Moviesequel and the live-actionLegend of Zeldafilm. The title has not been officially confirmed yet, but eagle-eyedNintendofans spotted a new copyright filing that indicates the company has plans with Universal Pictures to bring more of its beloved IP to the big screen after the staggering success of their joint CG-animated adventure about Italian-American plumbers Mario and Luigi....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Linda Good

Adventures in Babysitting Trailer: Disney Channel Remakes an 80s Classic

Does it soften the blow when a remake of your favorite 80s movie is rebooted for the small screen? Or does it make it worse? The 1987 comedy classicAdventures In Babysittinghas been revamped for a whole new generation. But you don’t need to head to the local cinemaplex to see it. This all-new version ofAdventures in Babysittingwill make its debut onDisneyChannel this summer! How much trouble can two babysitters get in during one night?...

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Dennis Jones

Apple Arcade Launches Huge Expansion of Over 180 Games

Apple today announced it is introducing two entirely new game categories and adding more than 30 incredible titles to Apple Arcade, its popular gaming subscription service for players of all ages. Apple Arcade offers breakthrough, unique benefits players love: no ads, no in-app purchases, support for Apple’s high user privacy standards, and one all-inclusive subscription offer with access for up to six family members. In addition to new exclusive Arcade Originals, including “NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition,” “Star Trek: Legends,” and “The Oregon Trail,” the service is introducing two new game categories, Timeless Classics and App Store Greats....

July 7, 2025 · 8 min · 1640 words · Heather Flores

Avengers: Endgame IMAX Featurette Promises Grandest Cinematic Event in MCU History

Avengers: Endgameis now less than a month away from hitting theaters and Marvel Studios has stepped up the promotional campaign. In a new IMAX featurette, the Russo Brothers explain why they chose to use the technology for what is easily the most anticipated movie of the year. The short featurette goes into detail, showing off why the cameras and technology were essential for the directing duo to get their grand vision across to the average moviegoer and hardcore fans all at the same time....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · David Taylor

Best Non-Marvel or DC Superhero Movies, Ranked

Superheromovies have essentially been a race between comic giantsDC ComicsandMarvel. It’s come to a point where the year’s biggest blockbuster will either be a Marvel film or a DC film, with Marvel often taking the lead. Gone are the days when the two comic publishers battled it out in the pages of comics. Their legendary characters are now just as, if not more, popular onscreen than ever before. Updated May 2023: This article has been updated to include even more superhero movies for your enjoyment and reflect recent announcements to some comic book properties mentioned....

July 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1460 words · Gilbert Smith

Best Performances in a Martin Scorsese Movie (That Aren't from Robert De Niro or Leonardo DiCaprio)

Martin Scorsesehas made a career of crafting legendary films and teaming with some of the best actors working across six decades. Scorsese has made muses of two of the greatest actors, Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. However, aside fromthose frequent collaborators, he’s also worked with Daniel Day-Lewis, Willem Dafoe, Winona Ryder, Joe Pesci, Liam Neeson, and Nicolas Cage — to name a few. Scorsese is not only a master technician, creating a world of cinema onto itself, perfecting the art of montage, but he’s also directed some of the finest performances of the previously mentioned actors' careers....

July 7, 2025 · 8 min · 1510 words · James Sanchez

Bryce Dallas Howard Knew Her Films Like 'Argylle' Would Become Box Office Flops

Actors are more than willing to speak about their box office hits, but it is a bit rarer for them to discuss their box office bombs. Most want to sweep them under the rug and never speak of them again, but actressBryce Dallas Howardis offering up something a little refreshing. Not only is she speaking about some of her box office misfortunes, she’s also being honest about seeing them coming from a mile away....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Sabrina Cox