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The Russo Brothers’ Have An Entire Franchise In Mind For Ryan Gosling’s Gray Man Character Netflix By Witney Seibold/July 15, 2022 5:23 pm EST The Russo Brothers’ “The Gray Man” is currently in limited release in theaters, and scheduled to land on Netflix on Friday, July 22. The Russos have had something of an odd filmmaking career, starting with inauspicious or low-profile comedy films like “Welcome to Collinwood” and the terrible “You, Me and Dupree” before moving into high-profile TV shows like “Arrested Development” and “Community....

Tom Savini’s Path To Horror Mastery All Started With A Zorro Costume United Film Distribution Company By Erin Brady/Oct. 27, 2022 4:53 pm EST It’s hard to imagine where the horror genre would be if Tom Savini never got into makeup effects. After all, his work on films like “Dawn of the Dead” and “Friday the 13th” arguably helped solidify the idea that horror movies are all about visceral reactions – how else are you supposed to react to seeing heads get crushed or guts being eaten?...

What You Need To Remember Before Watching She-Hulk Marvel Studios By Cass Clarke/Aug. 2, 2022 3:56 pm EST On August 17, the Savage She-Hulk is smashing into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” stars Emmy-winning Tatiana Maslany in the titular role. Known for her unmatched acting range in “Orphan Black,” Maslany will bring her transformative skills to Jennifer Walters as she adjusts to her life as She-Hulk. Yes, Jennifer is the cousin of Bruce Banner/Hulk....

Why Forrest Gump Took Almost A Decade To Finally Make It To The Big Screen Paramount Pictures By Leigh Giangreco/July 12, 2022 8:29 pm EST There are few films more American than “Forrest Gump.” Starring “America’s dad,” Tom Hanks, the story follows a pure-hearted if somewhat naive young man who bunks with Elvis Presley, meets JFK, serves with honor in Vietnam, and speaks alongside Abbie Hoffman at an antiwar rally on the National Mall....

Why this is a solid decision Netflix “Never Have I Ever” has always been about the highs and lows of growing up. Devi’s identity as an Indian-American has been central to her narrative, and her arc has evolved significantly with the show’s progression. Season 3 Devi is less of a hot mess, as she displays considerable growth when it comes to her dealing with her teenage problems. There is still a lot to be learned: Devi understands the importance of self-love after her breakup with Paxton (Darren Barnet) and takes small steps toward overcoming the trauma of her father’s death....

10 Magical Realist Films To Watch If You Like Pan’s Labyrinth Warner Bros. By Caroline Madden/Oct. 22, 2022 1:18 pm EST Guillermo del Toro’s masterpiece “Pan’s Labyrinth” is an elegant descent into a nightmarish fairy kingdom. It is one of the finest examples of the style of magical realism in modern cinema, for the way it twists the fairy tale narrative to examine violent political change through the eyes of its young protagonist, Ofelia....

A Wounded Fawn Review: A Highly Artistic Horror Freak Show [Fantastic Fest] Fantastic Fest By Chris Evangelista/Sept. 27, 2022 5:41 pm EST Travis Stevens’ “A Wounded Fawn” is unlike anything I’ve seen all year, and that’s always something that gets my attention. I see a lot of movies (it’s the job!), so when something comes along that feels different, I take notice. While the film may remind you of others (like the recent “Fresh,” for example), it’s told in such a unique way, with such a singular voice, that I couldn’t help but be impressed....

Andor Episode 6 Has Another Star Wars First: Someone Taking A Piss Lucasfilm By Jenna Busch/Oct. 12, 2022 4:07 pm EST Spoilers ahead for “Andor” episode 6. The “Star Wars” universe is full of food and drink. Blue milk and noodles, cereal, polystarch portion bread, bantha tartare… it’s a galactic smorgasbord out there. Our heroes and villains and assorted alien species all feast regularly. Then what? All of that sustenance has to go somewhere, right?...

The Disney effect BBC After years of watching the Mouse House try to swallow the entire entertainment industry (which it claims it’s done doing … for the time being, at least), we’ve come to see the Disney effect take ahold of many a beloved multimedia property. Under the company’s watch, The Muppets have grown less anarchic, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been less horny, and “Star Wars” has become more risk-averse....

Harry & Meghan Trailer: An Emotional Look Into Their Struggles, Their Love, And Their New Lives Netflix By Lex Briscuso/Dec. 1, 2022 10:18 am EST Documentaries are part of the foundational understanding we gather and build about our world. They help us to better comprehend recent or historical events, and bring new clarity to topics we thought we knew inside and out. It seems as though this is the goal in mind for “Harry & Meghan,” the new Netflix series that will see the former royals telling their own story of their marriage and the trials they subsequently dealt with through the royal family as a result....

Here’s The Real Life Inspiration For Andor’s Home Planet Lucasfilm By Jenna Busch/Aug. 24, 2022 7:30 am EST Spoilers for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” ahead. “Andor,” the next “Star Wars” Disney+ series, premieres next month, and /Film was able to attend a press conference recently held for the show. During the event, writer/executive producer/showrunner Tony Gilroy gave the world some insight into the character of Cassian Andor (Diego Luna)....

House Of The Dragon’s Gnarliest Moment Yet Rivals Any Game Of Thrones Scene HBO By Debopriyaa Dutta/Sept. 19, 2022 11:24 am EST This post contains spoilers for “House of the Dragon” episode five. Wedding ceremonies in the “Game of Thrones” franchise almost always end in violence. There’s the prime example of the devastating Red Wedding, wherein the Lannisters “send their regards” and paint the wedding hall red as “The Rains of Castamere” plays ominously in the background....

How The Night Of The Hunter’s Cinematographer Crafted Its Haunting Visual Style The Criterion Channel By Shae Sennett/Dec. 17, 2022 8:00 pm EST The 1955 cult classic horror “The Night of the Hunter” may be one of the scariest films of all time, but not because of a well-timed jump-scare or dazzling practical effects. What is it that makes Charles Laughton’s sole directorial credit so very terrifying? Robert Mitchum’s performance as a Bible-thumping villain is enough to set your teeth on edge, but it’s the haunting set design and Hilyard M....

Is House Of The Dragon Missing One Key Game Of Thrones Ingredient? HBO By Michael Boyle/Sept. 6, 2022 3:32 pm EST Understandably, viewers tend to watch “House of the Dragon” with “Game of Thrones” in mind. The show is set in the same universe with the same opening theme, and it covers the same general thematic ground. The consensus at this point seems to be that the prequel series is definitely better than the later seasons of “Thrones,” but as for how it compares to the early seasons?...

‘Obviously I didn’t make much of an impression’ Miramax Having an expertly lit audition video shot by two accomplished filmmakers wound up working against Brolin insofar as it distracted from his actual performance. “Obviously I didn’t make much of an impression,” the actor continued. “I have the greatest agent on earth and I got Ethan’s cellphone number and wouldn’t leave him alone. They finally said okay to meeting me.” It’s as if he were living that “No Country” quote, “I’ve decided to make you a special project of mine....

Lost Ollie Trailer: A Favorite Toy’s Odyssey To Get Home To His Kid Netflix By Jenna Busch/Aug. 2, 2022 2:13 pm EST If your heart has even the tiniest spark of warmth in it, prepare to find your eyes misty as you watch the new trailer for the Netflix limited series “Lost Ollie.” Based on the 2016 children’s book by author and illustrator William Joyce, “Lost Ollie” is the story of a little boy who loses his very favorite toy, a little patchwork bunny named Ollie....

Monty Python Made Steven Spielberg Unsure Of Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade Paramount By Matt Rainis/Sept. 14, 2022 10:49 am EST The Holy Grail is one of the most important items in the whole of Arthurian legend — it brings eternal life to anyone who drinks from it. Because of this, the item is highly sought after. Unfortunately for those who seek its power, it also is famously difficult to find, with the Grail itself becoming symbolic of near-impossible goals....

My Best Friend’s Exorcism First Look: Elsie Fisher And Amiah Miller Possess The 1980s Prime Video By BJ Colangelo/Aug. 9, 2022 8:34 pm EST The script of “Jennifer’s Body” said it best, “Hell is a teenage girl.” In the latest addition to the teen girl horror movie collection, Elsie Fisher (“Eighth Grade,” “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”) and Amiah Miller (“The Water Man,” “War for the Planet of the Apes”) star as besties Abby and Gretchen in “My Best Friend’s Exorcism,” and one of them may or may not be possessed by a demon....

Orphan: First Kill Director William Brent Bell On Bringing Esther Back For A New Era [Interview] Paramount By Chris Evangelista/Aug. 16, 2022 4:00 pm EST Esther is back, baby. In “Orphan: First Kill,” we get to see the origins of Esther, aka Leena Klammer, a homicidal adult with a rare hormonal disorder that makes her look like a child. The film is a prequel to 2009’s “Orphan,” and Isabelle Fuhrman reprises the role of Esther, even though she was 12 in the original movie and is in her mid-20s now....

Paddy Considine Breaks Down Those Two Pivotal Scenes In House Of The Dragon’s First Episode Ollie Upton / HBO By Vanessa Armstrong/Aug. 21, 2022 10:00 pm EST The first episode of “House of the Dragon” has aired, and among other things, it introduces us to Paddy Considine’s King Viserys — a good man but a not-so-great king. It was Viserys’ complexity that drew Considine to the role and to the “Game of Thrones” universe after he passed on the original “GoT” script over a decade ago....