Best American Screenplays of the 2010s, Ranked

In the 2010s, the film industry proved to be more inclusive and featured a breadth ofnew screenwriting talent. With creators like Jordan Peele (Get Out, Us) and Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird, Little Women) announcing themselves as ready-made auteurs of the filmmaking craft upon arrival and fresh new voices in screenwriting, the film industry appears to be heading in the right direction. Even with original artistic voices like Charlie Kaufman shipping their talents to the streamers like Netflix, the theatrical experience gained a fresh set of eyes....

June 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1354 words · Russell Thompson

Best Tsai Ming-Liang Movies, Ranked

Malaysian-Taiwanese directorTsai Ming-Lianghasbecome a fan favorite directorthroughout his decades-long filmmaking career, even if he has not broken into the mainstream consciousness of the Western movie world. He is considered one of the biggest directors to come out ofTaiwan’s Second New Wave, whichbegan in the 1990s. Tsai made his debut in 1989, largely in telefilms, and, five years later, rose to prominence when he took home the Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival forVive L’Amour....

June 12, 2025 · 5 min · 899 words · Brittany Howell

Big Solo Secret Revealed in New Star Wars Topps Trading Card?

With just under one month left until the next Star Wars Story hits theaters, Topps trading card company will be unveiling a new card each day as part of their Countdown toSoloon May 25. Today’s card, the fourth in this ongoing series, features Thandie Newton’s Val and Woody Harrelson’s Beckett, who are both seen in the trenches together. But this photo also confirms that Val is actually aMudtrooper. This is an intriguing new piece of information, as we get ready for this movie’s release....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Justin Henderson

Bill Murray to Be Awarded the 2016 Mark Twain Prize for Humor

There are few comedians, or entertainers of any kind really, that get the amount of love thatBill Murraydoes from people of all ages. He has had a massive impact on comedy for more than three decades, and he is about to receive a very big honor for his accomplishments. TheGhostbustersactor and formerSaturday Night Livecast member will be receiving theMark Twain Prizefor American Humor this year, becoming the 19th recipient of the award....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Vicki Shelton

Christina Aguilera Has a New Mulan Music Video and Disney Fans Have Mixed Feelings

Decades ago, musician Christina Aguilera recorded a pop version of the song “Reflection” for Disney’s 1998 animated movieMulan. Now, the singer is back with a new ballad for the upcoming live-action remake of the movie titled “Loyal, brave, true”. Aguilera took to Twitter to share her excitement over the release of the single. “Excited about announcing that the live-action movie @DisneysMulan is almost here! Now we can reveal this beautiful movie & unveil both the songs I recorded in English & Spanish....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Eric Chapman

Cobie Smulders Would Return to the MCU After Her Controversial Secret Invasion Death

Cobie Smulderscame to the end of the road as Maria Hill when her character was shockingly killed off inSecret Invasion, but that doesn’t mean the actress wouldn’t jump at the chance to return to the MCU again. The series, based on the iconic Marvel Comics storyline of the same name, was one that fans had been anticipating for several years, but even some surprising twists and turns couldn’t stop many wishing it had never happened....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Heather Grant

Deadpool & X-Men Standees Unveiled at Comic Con Experience

Last week, just before the Thanksgiving holiday,DeadpoolstarRyan Reynoldsreleased a new video, where he teased an appearance at the Comic Con Experience in Sao Paulo, Brazil this weekend. The actor will be part of the 20th Century Fox panel that takes place tomorrow, December 4, where it’s possible that we may get afirst trailer. The Con is in full swing as we speak, and Twitter userUniverso X-Menhas spotted new standee displays for bothDeadpooland the studio’s other massive superhero adventure,X-Men: Apocalypse....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Diane Ramirez

Deadpool Blu-ray Special Features & Cover Art Revealed

Get ready for one long, hot steamy bout of sitting glued to your TV while other fun loving folks are on vacation.Deadpoolis finally coming home onBlu-ray and DVDthis Summer. The hit movie is arriving packed full of extras, too. Wade Wilson himself made this very important announcement this morning. And he even gave us an exciting look at what we can expect in the way of special features. This is what the Merc with the Mouth had to say about his impending arrival in the DVD discount bin at Big Lots later this year....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Jennifer Smith

Doctor Strange Poster Has the World Turned Upside Down

Marvel unveiled a newDoctor Strangeposter today, that shows how “self-centered” the good Doctor really is. The poster shows how theSorcerer Supremecan literally turn the world upside down, and make the entire world center around him, with world landmarks such as New York’s Freedom Tower and the London Bridge seen in the background. We’ll have to wait and see if these world-bending powers will be put on display in the movie itself when it hits theaters this November....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Keith Solomon

Duke Nukem Movie Targets John Cena

Paramount Pictures has entered early talks with actor and WWE SuperstarJohn Cenato star in theirDuke Nukemvideo game adaptation. The project currently doesn’t have a writer or director in place, but it is being set up under the Paramount-based production company Platinum Dunes, run by Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller. With John Cena now eyed to star, it may not be long before the project is up and running with a writer and director....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Cheryl Ramsey

Enter the Cult of Chucky in Latest Look at Child's Play 7

Fans of the world’s most demonic doll are in for another blood-spattered treat as Chucky continues his reign of terror behind the locked doors of an insane asylum inCult of Chucky, coming to Blu-ray, DVD, Digital and On Demand on July 21, 2025, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The most terrifying unrated chapter yet of theChild’s Playsaga reunites franchise creators Don Mancini and David Kirschner with the iconic cast in a twisted tale of terror that will outstrip audiences' wildest expectations....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Sergio Clark

Every Member of The Authority, Explained

Of all the superhero teams that DC has published over the years, hardly anybody would have guessedThe Authoritywould be getting a feature film anytime soon. Yet James Gunn announced as part of his new plan for theDCU, titled Chapter 1, “Gods and Monsters,” thatThe Authority would be a launch titlefor the new initiative. Created by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch in 1999 in the pages of WildStorm Comics (which was purchased by DC), the Authority focuses on a group of superheroes who will do whatever is necessary to get the job done....

June 12, 2025 · 4 min · 847 words · Lindsey Simmons

Everybody Hates Chris Animated Series Gets Central Park Writer Sanjay Shah

It looks like we are headed for another reboot asEverybody Hates Chrisis coming back to TV - as an animated show. Yes, it looks like we are now beyond the point of simple reboots and remakes as the autobiographical sitcom is making a transition to a whole new playground. The original show that gave us a first hand look at the childhood of Chris Rock when he believed the world was just really out to get him....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Donald Hill