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Inspiration straight from Bram Stoker Sony Pictures In /Film’s exclusive interview with Jessica M. Thompson, she revealed the secret animal sounds that gave the creatures of “The Invitation” their unique snarls. To start with, Thompson referred back to the words of Bram Stoker. After only a couple minutes in the world of “The Invitation,” you’ll realize that the film is packed with horror and vampire Easter eggs, many of which are taken directly from Stoker’s “Dracula....

In Air Force One, Wolfgang Petersen Gave Harrison Ford One Of His All-Time Great Movie Moments Sony Pictures By Ryan Scott/Aug. 16, 2022 4:22 pm EST Harrison Ford is and has been one of the world’s most recognizable and beloved actors for decades. His work as Han Solo in “Star Wars” and as the man behind Indiana Jones alone would cement his legacy as an icon. But Ford also had an outstanding run in the ’90s that included hits like the Oscar-winning “The Fugitive” and “Air Force One....

The ’no episodic TV’ rule and Frasier CBS Television Distribution John Lithgow developed a few dos and don’ts in the industry, but just like my New Year’s resolutions, he had broken them all. Well, except one: to never do episodic TV. Rumor had it that this rule led to him turning down the opportunity to play Frasier Crane on the classic NBC sitcom “Cheers” even though the character was written specifically with him in mind....

Midsommar Hid Some Big Clues To Its Ending Right At The Start A24 By Fatemeh Mirjalili AND Hannah Shaw-Williams/Oct. 31, 2022 12:32 pm EST Director Ari Aster is building a reputation as a modern master of horror. His 2019 folk-horror film about an idyllic Scandinavian retreat that is gradually revealed to be a dangerous cult celebration is unforgettable in its strange depravity. Like Aster’s “Hereditary,” “Midsommar” is a slow-burn horror movie with plenty of foreshadowing and increasingly unsettling imagery....

Mike Flanagan’s The Midnight Club Has Already Broken A World Record Netflix By Ryan Scott/Oct. 7, 2022 11:39 am EST Jump scares are an essential part of horror, but it’s one of those things that a lot of people feel can be cheap or unnecessary. There is certainly a conversation to be had in that regard but when done correctly, they can be incredibly effective – just watch “The Exorcist III....

She-Hulk Almost Pulled A Mark Ruffalo Casting Stunt That Would Have Driven Fans Nuts Disney+ By Ben F. Silverio/Oct. 17, 2022 3:28 pm EST Aside from King T’Challa following the death of Chadwick Boseman, Marvel Studios has had no issues recasting several characters over the years. Don Cheadle replaced Terrence Howard after “Iron Man.” Zachary Levi stepped in as Fandral the Dashing when Josh Dallas became unavailable. And most recently, it was announced that Harrison Ford would take up the mantle of General Thunderbolt Ross in “Captain America: New World Order” after the passing of William Hurt....

The 15 Best Al Pacino Movies, Ranked Warner Bros. By Layla Halfhill/Aug. 31, 2022 5:16 pm EST Alfredo James Pacino, or Al Pacino as he’s more widely known, is one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, known for his intense and riveting performances across a varied but often gritty portfolio of films. Whether playing a mob boss, a cop, a coke-addled drug lord, or even the Devil himself, the nine-time Oscar nominee and Academy Award winner has brought his signature vigor and smoldering intensity to each and every role....

Dual, directed by Riley Sterns RLJE Films This dystopian thriller got left behind in the first half of 2022, but I have no choice but to bring it back around for this end-of-year list because it is an unmissable feat of satirical proportions. The film follows a woman named Sarah (Karen Gillian) who has a double created to replace her following a terminal illness diagnosis. When she survives, however, she must fight that double to the death for permission to continue living her own life....

The Russo Brothers enjoy making ‘commercial movies’ Netflix Unless you’re a Steven Spielberg-type, the odds are decent you’ll end up having to take a “One for Me, One for Them” approach to making movies in Hollywood (and even Spielberg can struggle to secure financing these days). That means trading off between films with broad commercial appeal and those that are fairly esoteric or much more limited in terms of the crowd they’re most likely to attract....

‘He was very big on seeing the image in his mind’ Warner Bros. Pictures When it comes to the late Joel Schumacher, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 80, Jamison Newlander had nothing but fond memories: “Well, what I will say about Schumacher, having worked with him and known him for a long time, is that he was really so dedicated. With ‘Lost Boys’ certainly he had such a vision, and that vision was visual, as well....

The Woman King Review: A Rousing Historical Epic With Great Action And Even Better Characters [TIFF] Sony By Chris Evangelista/Sept. 10, 2022 12:40 am EST There’s something very old school about “The Woman King.” It’s a sweeping, rousing, crowd-pleasing historical action-adventure epic the likes of which Hollywood doesn’t make that much anymore, at least not well. It’s familiar in a welcoming way. And yet, at the same time, this is also something groundbreaking....

There’s A Reason Why Darth Vader Never Uses Force Lightning Lucasfilm By Ryan Scott/July 13, 2022 11:46 am EST Force lightning is something that has been a part of “Star Wars” since the original trilogy. We have seen Sith use it against their enemies dating back to Palpatine in “Return of the Jedi.” Ever since then, it has appeared in just about every project in the franchise that involves the Sith....

Three Thousand Years Of Longing Spoiler Review: George Miller’s Ode To Storytelling Mostly Shines In Complex Romance Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer By Erin Brady/Aug. 29, 2022 10:00 am EST No matter how they are told or which culture they originate from, stories are the very essence of human existence. Every group of people throughout history has lived off stories, mythology, and the like to progress their society. After all, what is the point of history if you do not keep track of and learn from it?...

Toronto Winter Made Shazam’s Shoot A ‘Pure Nightmare’ For The Cast And Crew Warner Bros. Pictures By Marcos Melendez/Nov. 1, 2022 3:38 pm EST With a sequel well on its way, “Shazam!” has proved to be one of the cornerstones of the current DCEU. The first film wears its heart on its sleeve unlike any other in the DC cinematic canon, injecting a child-like innocence into the moral conundrums of being a superhero....

Troll Trailer: Norwegian Kaiju Movie Unleashes A Creature Of Legend Netflix By Jenna Busch/Nov. 2, 2022 6:34 pm EST A new kaiju movie is coming to Netflix from Norway, and it looks like a blast. Today we have a trailer for “Troll,” and we’re not talking about the oh-so-delightful denizens of social media who will argue with and threaten you over even simple statements such as, “I like cheese.” No, these are the trolls of folktales and legends, and they’re much bigger than you might expect from the beginning of this trailer....

Never say Nevers (or Westworld) again HBO The quiet removal of so many original shows and movies from HBO Max is part of a larger series of moves that Warner Bros. Discovery has been making as it readies for the upcoming streaming merger between Discovery+ and HBO Max in 2023. In recent months, we’ve also begun to see other streamers pull some of their original content like this, with the very first Netflix original series, “Lilyhammer,” leaving the service in November after its 10-year license expired....

​​Jennifer Coolidge Landed Her Seinfeld Role With A Resume Full Of ‘Lies’ Columbia Pictures Television By Fatemeh Mirjalili/Oct. 6, 2022 1:11 pm EST We now know Jennifer Coolidge from her terrific role in “The White Lotus,” but the actress had humble beginnings. Before she took on the part of Tanya McQuoid, the unhinged massage-obsessed heiress in the HBO series, the experimental comedienne was one of many guest stars who appeared on “Seinfeld” in the ’90s....

Akira Toriyama Had One Rule For Dragon Ball Super’s Broly Redesign Toei Animation By Ernesto Valenzuela/Aug. 4, 2022 2:03 pm EST “Dragon Ball Super: Broly” was a big deal for Shonen fans during its initial release in 2018. Up to that point, Broly, a fan-favorite “Dragon Ball” character, existed outside the franchise canon. Any movies or specials the character appeared in did not affect the mainline “Dragon Ball” series. That didn’t stop him from becoming popular, with the character receiving his own trilogy of “Dragon Ball Z” films....

The Ferrix Massacre (c) Lucasfilm In a series of flashbacks, we’re given a window into the history of Ferrix and Cassian Andor’s past. In the weeks and months after the formation of the Empire, they occupy planets across the galaxy in a show of force. You’ll notice the Clone Troopers marching to the orders of Imperial officers in the flashback, hearkening back to the earliest days of the Empire. But people don’t want to be occupied and Ferrix is no exception....

Brandon Flynn And Adam Faison On Joining The Queer Horror Legacy Of Hellraiser [Interview] Hulu By BJ Colangelo/Oct. 5, 2022 9:00 am EST Warning: This interview contains mild spoilers for “Hellraiser.” When Jamie Clayton was announced as taking on the coveted role as Pinhead/The Hell Priest/Lead Cenobite in “Hellraiser,” there was a ridiculous display of stupidity as transphobic fans lamented the franchise had “gone woke.” The hilarious irony, of course, is that “Hellraiser” creator Clive Barker is one of the most openly gay horror creators in history, and has been extremely vocal about how the underground gay BDSM scene was a huge influence on the aesthetic of the Cenobites....