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WithStar WarsCelebration happening all weekend long, we thought it would be a good time to revisit a hidden gem in the franchise’s canon, the 1983 TV documentaryFrom Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga. The entire 65-minute film was split up into nine segments on the officialStar Wars YouTubepage last May, but in case you missed it last year, you can watch it all right here. The documentary, which aired on PBS in December 1983, was written by Richard Schickel, who previously wrote the TV documentariesThe Making of Star Wars(1977) andSP FX: The Empire Strikes Back....

Holy unbelievable messed up sci-fi,Westworld. That just happened. Normally we wouldn’t bother to say this, but if you have not watched episode 7 ofWestworldyet titledTrompe L’Oeil, do NOT read this article. Go watch it, then come back. Because we have some serious stuff to talk about. That said, let’s dig in, shall we? Okay so let’s talk about the elephant in the room. Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) and William (Jimmi Simpson) are in love!...

It’s been a decade since the release ofThe Babadook. Written and directed by Jennifer Kent,The Babadookwas one of the most exciting horror exports to come along sinceThe Ringand immediately gained critical and commercial acclaim.The Babadookreceived praise fromfilm critic Mark Kermodeand director William Friedkin as an unrelenting tour-de-force that shocked audiences and inspired discussion pertaining to its content. Most of the story takes place in a confined space and features a look at someone spiraling downwards into a pit of despair, something certainly reminiscent ofRepulsionandThe Haunting....

Avengers: Endgamesees some pretty big changes for the God of Thunder. After the events ofInfinity War, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, and the Decimation survivors as a whole, are not doing very well. Steve Rogers is running a therapy night for people to discuss how they’re coping with their losses, Natasha Romanoff is hellbent on trying to find a way to reunite her family, and Thor pretty much goes off of the deep end with grief....

Nicolas Cagerecently told audiences he was a goth and owned a pet crow. It follows naturally that he would thereafter be portraying Dracula inRenfield, a new horror/dark comedy film about the Transylvanian’s castle of terror. The film, however, rather than focusing on the blood-sucking nightmare that is the archetypal Dracula and his slaughter of those who visit his towering gothic fortress, will focus on the drama within the walls. The story will follow Dracula’s own circle; the who’s who, the what’s what of his henchmen and court....

Every time Jerry Seinfeld is asked about the return ofSeinfeldto the small screen, he always comes up with a different answer. We know the financial gain is there, waiting to happen. Many production studios and streaming services would throw money at the comedian for doing it. Regardless of his replies, considering his answers, we’re certain that (for now) it will never return to TV as the same show about nothing....

YouTube starJake Paulhad his Calabasas home raided by the FBI early this morning. The FBI confirmed that the search took place, but revealed that the reasoning behind it is sealed. For now, it is unclear why the feds were there, but they apparently made their presence known to the whole neighborhood. It has been reported that a “mini military parade, with several guys wearing SWAT and/or tactical gear hanging off the sides” stormed Paul’s home....

The hashtag #ReplaceEllen is trending amid rumors and reports thatEllenhostEllen DeGenerescould be losing her daytime talk show. In recent weeks, trouble has been increasingly dramatically behind the scenes atEllenfollowing claims from former employees that they had been mistreated by either DeGeneres or her staff. WarnerMedia has since launched an internal investigation into the claims with major changes promised with howEllenis run, but rumors are still persisting that DeGeneres might pull the plug herself if the show isn’t outright cancelled entirely....

Does anyone else ever feel that things made in other countries are better than those made in the U.S.? Think in terms of horror: it almost always seems like Korean and Japanese studios make the best moves that scare the socks off of people. Maybe it’s because American studios have a bad habit of regurgitating things they have done before to try and double success. It’s probably why theBritishtend to do better at making riveting dramas....

Not allactionfilmsare built the same. Some of these movies are heavily packed with dialog, making the action scenes sweeter. Imaginative films compensate for their lack of thrilling action by offering a buildup that satisfies audiences. Most of these movies seek to forsake theunending trend of senseless explosions and spectacleto immerse you in the plot. This is mainly achieved by pacing and the creation of a specific atmosphere. you may find yourself at the edge of your seat watching any of these films, mainly because anticipation is used to heighten the emotional stakes of the action....

Alien: RomulusstarIsabela Mercedrevealed how Fede Álvarez pays homage to the groundbreaking techniques of the original 1979 movie. Merced shared insights into the film’s adoption of traditional special effects methods. During her interview withCollider, Merced discussed the film’s commitment to practical effects—a choice that evokes the visceral terror and awe of Ridley Scott’s original creation.The production team’s decision to use animatronics and an actual person inside the Xenomorph suit is a nod to traditional filmmaking....

Jason Momoa and James Wan gaveAquamanfans a treat by releasingnew images of the DC hero’s costumes for the upcoming Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which include a very familiar and iconic gold and green suit that comes straight from the classic comic book appearances of the character, but it was the second blue “stealth” suit image that caught many people by surprise. Another very distinctive outfit, the blue suit is also direct from the comics, but is possibly one that not as many people are familiar with....

Marvel Studios shocked fans with the second look atAvengers: Endgamethis month. The studio released a short spot during the 91st Academy Awards this evening, which was obviously welcomed by just about everybody. The last look at highly anticipated sequel came during this year’s Super Bowl and showed just how dark Earth had become due to the Decimation after Thanos achieved his goal of obtaining all of the Infinity Stones. Now, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are left to figure out how to reverse the effects of the Mad Titan’s master plan and save half of the universe....