More Fear Street Movies Are On The Way Netflix By Sandy Schaefer/July 18, 2022 11:18 am EST Director Leigh Janiak’s “Fear Street” film trilogy proved to be a blast of bloody thrills, teen horniness, and surprisingly sharp social commentary when it bowed on Netflix in the summer of 2021. For three weeks, viewers were treated to one glorious horror pastiche after another, and the demand for more “Fear Street” has been growing ever since....
One Of The Sopranos’ Best Characters Was Also The Most Fun To Write HBO By Shae Sennett/Nov. 30, 2022 3:01 pm EST During its six seasons on the air, “The Sopranos” became a regular part of Sunday nights in America. Before it made it onto small screens everywhere, the show was born from the Sunday night traditions of the series creator, David Chase. Many of his characters were based directly on his own family members and the conversations they would have over dinner at the end of each week....
Rhys Ifans Had A Habit Of Ruining Takes On The House Of The Dragon Set HBO By Jenna Busch/Dec. 16, 2022 5:16 pm EST The following post contains spoilers for “House of the Dragon.” Otto Hightower, played by Rhys Ifans (“The King’s Man,” “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part I”), is a manipulative jerk who pimps out his daughter to gain power for himself. He’s cruel and twisty in his machinations and spares no one in his pursuit of what he wants....
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Star Nana Visitor Chats About Her Lower Decks Appearance [Exclusive Interview] Paramount+ By Danielle Ryan/Sept. 29, 2022 6:30 pm EST This interview contains spoilers for “Star Trek: Lower Decks” season 3, episode 6. “Star Trek: Lower Decks” has done an incredible job balancing irreverent humor with deep reverence for what’s beloved about “Star Trek,” and this week’s journey to Deep Space Nine is no different. The U....
Strange World Moments That Went Right Over Kids’ Heads Disney By Bee Delores/Dec. 11, 2022 12:05 pm EST This post contains spoilers for “Strange World.” “Strange World” is full of adventure and heart. /Film writer Josh Spiegel called it “singular and unforgettable,” and for good reason. “Strange World” is a magnificently detailed world that immerses the audience in wonder, a real visual treat. Co-written and co-directed by Don Hall and Qui Nguyen, the adventure fantasy follows the Clades clan in their community of Avalonia....
The 12 Best Pedro Pascal Films According To Letterboxd - Did They Get It Right? Lionsgate By Kyle Milner/July 12, 2022 11:23 am EST Despite the overwhelming success of Disney’s “The Mandalorian” and being cast as Joel in HBO’s forthcoming “The Last of Us” adaptation, it’s easy to forget that Pedro Pascal hasn’t always been a leading man. Before stepping into those Beskar steel boots, Pascal was already breaking into the mainstream with roles like Oberyn Martel in HBO’s “Game of Thrones” and Javier Peña in Netflix’s “Narcos”....
Nemik’s manifesto Disney+ Prior to “Andor,” politics in “Star Wars” rarely rose above “Rebellion good, Empire bad,” so it’s more than a little surprising that the authoritarianism of the Empire is so adroitly laid out across the series. Nemik (Alex Lawther) is the perfect embodiment of the idealism of the rebellion, and the manifesto he writes serves as something of a launching point for the central message of the series and even “Rogue One....
The Best TV Shows And Movies Coming To Netflix In September 2022 Netflix By Lyvie Scott/Aug. 24, 2022 3:26 pm EST With so many streaming services to choose from, finding a new show or film to discover is rarely an issue. Especially not on Netflix, the streamer that essentially started it all, and continues to churn out quality originals to add to their already-stacked catalog. Each month on Netflix introduces titles both new and old, but not every title’s got a permanent home on the platform....
The Daily Stream: In The Hunt For Red October, Communication (Not Firepower) Saves The Day Paramount Pictures By Sandy Schaefer/Sept. 14, 2022 6:00 pm EST (Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching, why it’s worth checking out, and where you can stream it.) The Movie: “The Hunt for Red October” (1990) Where You Can Stream It: Netflix The Pitch: It’s the mid-1980s, and the Cold War is nearing its bitter, drawn-out end....
The Production Of Casino Royale Had To Be Careful Not To Set Off The ‘Austin Powers Alarm’ MGM By Lyvie Scott/Sept. 26, 2022 3:13 pm EST Of all the franchises to reinvent themselves after decades in the spotlight, the James Bond saga arguably comes out among the best. It helps that a new actor steps up to star in a new set of Bond films every few years, effectively drawing the interest of the next generation....
The Rings Of Power’s Daniel Weyman Didn’t Know Who The Stranger Was Until The Season Finale, Either Prime Video By Marcos Melendez/Oct. 14, 2022 1:31 pm EST Spoilers follow for the eighth episode of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” The season finale of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” is finally upon us, and with it came a bevy of reveals that set up an even more daring future for the series....
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s Bare-Bones Budget Meant Bringing Real Skeletons To Set Bryanston Distributing Company By Shae Sennett/Oct. 7, 2022 10:08 pm EST “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” has become a multi-million dollar franchise, but the low-budget set of the original film was a total horror show. Some parts of the set were just as gory in real life as they were on screen. Cutting financial corners led the art department to make some crazy creative decisions, including using animal cadavers and real human bones....
Thor (2011) Marvel Studios It feels like we’re eons removed from Kenneth Branagh introducing the God of Thunder to the MCU in 2011’s “Thor,” with Chris Hemsworth and his peculiar dyed eyebrows playing the titular superhero. When we meet him in Branagh’s film, Thor is a skilled but arrogant warrior who wouldn’t hesitate to chuck his magic hammer Mjolnir at someone’s face if he felt it was justified. Indeed, he barely pauses to reconsider before defying his father Odin and declaring war against the Frost Giants of Jotunheim after a handful break into Asgard....
The terrifying comics legacy of Doctor Destiny DC Comics John Dee, aka Doctor Destiny, used to be a criminal scientist who used his genius to build devices of terror. In “Justice League of America Vol. 1 #5,” Dee invented an anti-gravity device and compulsion beam, which he then used to trap Green Lantern and infiltrate the Justice League. Before he could further his plans, the group identified the imposter and promptly sent him to prison....
Spielberg the sparrer Universal In an exclusive interview with /Film’s own Bill Bria pegged to the release of Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical “The Fabelmans,” Kushner revealed that while Spielberg is inevitably the final arbitrator of all scripting disagreements, he’s a willing sparring partner. “[T]he reason I’ve worked with him for so long is that he lets me fight with him. If he didn’t do that, I would’ve left a long time ago because I couldn’t have done it....
A Simpsons Writer Still Defends This Infamous Episode Across the 700+ episodes of “The Simpsons,” you’d be hard-pressed to find one which exists in as much infamy as the second episode of season 9, “The Principal and the Pauper.” Principal Seymour Skinner (Harry Shearer) is revealed as an imposter named Armin Tamzarian, a former street punk who took the name of his MIA commanding officer after the Vietnam War. This deception is unveiled when the real Skinner (Martin Sheen) returns to Springfield, but by the episode’s end, the townspeople have decided they like the fake Skinner better....
Andor Season 1 Finale Credit Scene Explained: A Big, Direct Star Wars Connection Lucasfilm By Ryan Scott/Nov. 23, 2022 12:10 pm EST The time has come for us to say goodbye to “Andor,” at least for now. Indeed, after 12 blisteringly gritty episodes of “Star Wars” television, the first season is in the books and a great many of us are already impatiently counting the days until season 2 arrives. In the meantime, that season 1 finale left us with much to discuss, helping to set the table for what’s to come when the show returns....
Keoghan’s heroes Warner Bros. Appearing in a comic book movie seems to have long been a dream for Keoghan, now 29. Back in January of 2013, the actor Tweeted at no one less than Stan Lee himself, imploring that he be made a superhero. This came at a time when the Marvel Cinematic Universe had put out its first ultra-smash, “The Avengers,” and Keoghan — along with every other working actor — was keen to get in on the action....
Clint Eastwood’s Most Famous Unforgiven Line Needed A Small-But-Crucial Rewrite Warner Bros. Pictures By Ernesto Valenzuela/Nov. 20, 2022 9:00 pm EST Clint Eastwood’s 1992 Western “Unforgiven” is a landmark film not just in the filmography of Clint Eastwood but in the Western genre as a whole. Just when it felt like the genre didn’t have anything new to offer, “Unforgiven” felt like a breath of fresh air, executed as a dark subversion of the classic Western — reexamining the tropes and archetypes of many classic films of the genre....
The Universe at His Feet Netflix The opening shot is on Cho’s Spike in silhouette, looking out over a space dock into a beautiful cityscape. While the crew of the Bebop may always be short on money, at least they get a chance to sightsee. We can see the tip of Spike’s fighter ship, the Swordfish II, parked just behind him. That’s our space cowboy alright — all long limbs, wonky grace, and perfect hair....
