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12 Movies That Only Die-Hard Martial Arts Fans Have Probably Seen Asia Films By Rob Hunter/Nov. 23, 2022 11:30 am EST There’s no singular definition of a martial arts movie. They can be deadly serious, endlessly silly, and sometimes even feature anthropomorphic turtles named after classic Italian artists. The common thread is the presence of fights that go beyond boxing or brawls in their style and form. Action cinema is filled with talents who’ve made a career showcasing those skills such as Bruce Lee, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jackie Chan, and many more....

A Different Death Note Character Could Have Come Out On Top In The End Madhouse By Devin Meenan/Sept. 10, 2022 7:00 pm EST A thriller both psychological and supernatural, “Death Note” is a cat and mouse game, but the players change throughout the story. For the bulk of the series, it’s a match between Light Yagami, the Death Note’s owner who uses it to kill the world’s criminals, and L, the world’s greatest (and weirdest) detective who is determined to identify “Kira,” the person responsible for the string of mysterious deaths....

A James Bond Stunt Gone Wrong Sent Roger Moore Up In Flames United Artists By Matt Rainis/Oct. 4, 2022 12:20 pm EST For the many actors who have taken their turn portraying British superspy James Bond in his numerous films, the job can sometimes be nearly as dangerous as Bond’s on-screen escapades. Whether it be Roger Moore being injured doing a boat crash stunt or Daniel Craig hurting himself doing parkour, the role often requires some fairly risky stunts....

A Restored Version Of The Muppet Christmas Carol Featuring ‘When Love Is Gone’ Is Coming To Disney+ Disney By Mike Shutt/Sept. 10, 2022 6:25 pm EST Muppet fans rejoice! After 30 years of waiting, “The Muppet Christmas Carol” will finally be released in its full, uncut glory. Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Quibi mastermind who once ran Disney, infamously cut a pivotal number from the adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic that was perhaps thought lost to time....

Chaos Is A Ladder: All The Schemers In House Of The Dragon And What They Want HBO By Shania Russell/Sept. 21, 2022 4:00 pm EST Schemers will always find a way to thrive in Westeros, but the reign of King Viserys (Paddy Considine) has made it especially easy for ambitious people to sidle up to power. Maybe it’s the way he uses his sword like a crutch, the fact that he’s openly deteriorating, or how easily he can be swayed in any which direction, but something about this king gives everyone the confidence to reach for the stars....

Charlie Cox Has An Interesting Request For Daredevil: Born Again: More CGI Netflix By Shania Russell/Oct. 18, 2022 12:51 pm EST Our days of missing Matt Murdock have officially come to an end because not only is Daredevil back, the vigilante of Hell’s Kitchen also has a bright future in the upcoming phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fresh off his cameo in that very sad Spider-Man movie, Charlie Cox’s Daredevil made a guest appearance on “She-Hulk: Attorney At Law,” where we saw a very different side of the brooding hero we’ve always loved....

Christopher Nolan Never Let Casting Two Superhero Stars Cloud His Vision For The Prestige Buena Vista Pictures By Joe Roberts/Dec. 22, 2022 7:58 pm EST Though he’s known for making meticulously-planned and intricately plotted films, Christopher Nolan never writes a movie with a cast in mind. Preferring to build out the character before thinking about casting, the celebrated director takes his story and its characters seriously enough to allow them to become fully formed without imposing any limits....

Day One Of Being James Bond Was A Dangerous Mess For Roger Moore United Artists By Demetra Nikolakakis/July 20, 2022 2:48 pm EST Roger Moore’s James Bond might be known for his eccentric take on the British superspy, but the outlandish antics extended far beyond the screen. In fact, the actor’s shot at playing Bond was nearly over before it began thanks to an accident that occurred several days before filming began for “Live and Let Die,” the first of Moore’s Bond films....

Dead Poets Society Ending Explained: The Powerful Play Goes On Touchstone Pictures By Lyvie Scott/Oct. 22, 2022 5:02 pm EST “Dead Poets Society” is one of a choice number of films that’s defined almost entirely by its ending. That iconic final scene isn’t easy to forget, even for those who watched the film for the first time in 10th grade English class or some such equivalent. The image of once-timid prep school boys standing atop their desks to pay tribute to their recently-fired English teacher, Mr....

The danger is real Bandai Namco Right from the opening scene we see two kids being chased by Digimon — a typical sight in the anime — but this time, things are different. The Digimon themselves are less cute and talkative and more feral, the scene is darkly lit and covered in a mysterious mist that plays a big role in the game. And then the girl is surrounded by a bunch of hands coming out of a dark portal, which drag her away into the darkness....

Relax and stay humble Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Releasing Gibson and Ledger got along instantly. “God, when I first turned up on set I was literally shaking in my boots, but he just put me at ease straight away,” Ledger recalled. The young actor had a lot of nervous energy, and the “Braveheart” star taught him how to relax. “He’s really just levelheaded, truly,” Ledger insisted. Ledger’s co-star was “such a gentleman,” which left him “pleasantly surprised....

Hemlock Grove, One Of The First Original Netflix Series, Is Leaving The Streamer Netflix By Erin Brady/Sept. 21, 2022 10:54 am EST In a move that will undoubtedly cause some ire, Netflix quietly announced that one of its first original series is leaving the platform in October. “Hemlock Grove,” the horror-fantasy series that ran for three seasons, will be taken off of Netflix on October 22. /Film has reached out to Netflix for comment on this decision....

Hypnotic Trailer “Have you ever tried hypnosis?” Yup, that’s the beginning of a horror movie, alright. Siegel’s Jenn doesn’t know what she’s getting into when she takes a friend’s advice and seeks help from the world-renowned hypnotist, Dr. Meade (Jason O’ Mara). Hoping for some personal growth via this alternate method of self-improvement, she accepts Meade’s help and delves into her past trauma. Whether it actually helps her begin the road to recovery is unclear, but the treatment comes with a ton of troubling side effects....

Joe Cole Doesn’t Want Peaky Blinders To Overshadow The Rest Of His Career Netflix By Jamie Gerber/Sept. 12, 2022 3:57 pm EST (This piece contains spoilers for “Peaky Blinders.”) Fame is a tricky thing. Performers may want to be recognized for their achievements, but many also wish they could control exactly what they are remembered for. Is it better to be a one-hit wonder, only known for a single song that you will never be able to stop playing?...

Maggie Smith Had A Scary Reputation On The Harry Potter Set Warner Bros. By Fatemeh Mirjalili/Aug. 13, 2022 10:00 pm EST Dame Maggie Smith is one of the world’s most distinguished actresses — with an extensive career in theater and films, the 87-year-old veteran is highly respected for her incredible contributions to cinema. Smith’s role as Professor McGonagall in the eight-part “Harry Potter” film franchise catapulted her status from an accomplished English actress to an international sensation, but her role in “Downton Abbey” as the resilient, formidable Dowager Countess has further amplified that....

A director with vision Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer It’s no secret that Monroe had a troubled personal life and battled drug addiction, which occasionally made it difficult for studios to work around the actress. In fact, when she auditioned for a relatively small role in “The Asphalt Jungle,” the then-unknown actress was so overcome with nervousness that she requested to read her lines while lying on the floor. However, director John Huston wasn’t thrown off by Monroe’s panic....

Netflix Is Getting Hungry With Glass Onion Food Tie-Ins For Van Leeuwen Ice Cream And Outback Steakhouse Netflix / Outback Steakhouse / Van Leeuwen Ice Cream By Ethan Anderton/Dec. 16, 2022 1:36 pm EST Whenever a big blockbuster movie comes along, you can be sure that there will be ample merchandising and crossover advertisement opportunities. Whether it’s Happy Meal Toys, LEGO sets, t-shirts, lunchboxes, or cereal, you’ll find the name of some of the biggest movies of the year plastered on a little bit of everything....

One Piece Streaming Options Toei Animation As with most anime, your best bet will be to sign up for a dedicated streaming site. Funimation and Crunchyroll both have every episode of “One Piece” available for streaming in Japanese with English subtitles, with the new episodes available soon after they air. For those who don’t like subtitles or need more audio options, the show has been dubbed through season 11 by Funimation....

Pierce Brosnan Has Mixed Feelings About Daniel Craig’s Exit In No Time To Die Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer By Witney Seibold/Nov. 7, 2022 4:29 pm EST Warning: This post will contain spoilers for the 2021 film “No Time to Die.” Ian Fleming’s first James Bond novel, “Casino Royale,” was published in 1953, and the character first appeared on television the following year in an episode of the anthology action series “Climax!” The first James Bond feature film, “Dr....

Cecile B. DeMille on the ropes Paramount When Republic Pictures honcho Herbert J. Yates learned Cecile B. DeMille wanted to screen John Wayne’s latest Western, “Dark Command,” he was over the moon. Though the director was looking at the Duke for the second male lead (behind Ray Milland), a DeMille movie conferred prestige on everyone involved. Discerning moviegoers disinclined to see a random oater might reconsider if they associated the star with a DeMille production....