Bullet Train: Every Major Character, Ranked

Warning: This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Bullet Train.Speeding its way into theaters,Bullet Trainhas quickly cemented itself as one of 2022’s best action flicks. The film showcases David Leitch’s impeccable style, exciting action scenes, sidesplitting comedy, and of course, its many interesting and cool characters. Bullet Trainis an adaptation of the Japanese novelMaria Beetle(which is the name of the Ladybug’s handler, in a fun little Easter Egg). Whilethe original book by Kotaro Isaka differs from the film, the movie sees Ladybug (Brad Pitt) on a simple, straight-forward mission to retrieve a briefcase from a high-speed bullet train....

August 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1462 words · Johnny Campbell

Cyborg Really Is the Heart of Zack Snyder's Justice League

In a way, we’ve already seenJustice League. The 2017 version still denoted Zack Snyder as the prime director despite Joss Whedon’s “tinkering.” But when you sit down to watch Snyder’s four-hour-long restored version, it is hard not to marvel at how two directors presented the same story and how one failed at it while the other enhanced it. But of all the things that have drastically improved inZack Snyder’s Justice League, it is Ray Fisher’s Cyborg who many believe steals the spotlight....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 991 words · Edwin Bowen

DC Animated Movies Celebrate 10th Anniversary with Blu-Ray Collection

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and DC Entertainment celebrate a decade of heroic animation with the release of theDC Universe Original Movies: 10th Anniversary Collection, a comprehensive box set of all 30 films, 5 animated shorts, new special features and exclusive collectible items coming July 23, 2025 to Blu-ray. The entire 30-film set will also be available on Digital starting June 20, 2025. The studio has also released the box artwork for this immersiveDC Universe Original Moviesset, which you can see below....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Taylor Johnson

Did Star Wars 9 Cut Rey's Dialogue to Ben Solo in Their Final Scene?

The Rise of Skywalkerappears to contains some hidden dialogue between Kylo Ren and Rey. Eagle-eyedStar Warsfans noticed that J.J. Abrams and Lucasfilm may have taken out some dialogue at the last minute. Now that the final installment in the Skywalker Saga is finally in theaters, fans have been able to go enjoy the movie multiple times, which Disney thanks them for as the sequel continues to do well on the big screen....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Alicia Adams

Dune Remake Is Getting a Companion Series from Director Denis Villeneuve

The Dune franchise is already expanding, and the new movie isn’t even close to making its way to theaters yet. It’s come to light that WarnerMedia has given a straight-to-series order to a new show titledDune: The Sisterhood, which will air on the company’s as-of-yet untitled streaming service. Denis Villeneuve (Arrival), who is helming the new movie adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi novel, will direct the pilot for the series, and will serve as a producer....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Julie Adams

Dune: Part Two Tracking to Make $65+ Million Domestically Over Its Opening Weekend

Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated follow-up toDune(2021) has nothing to do with the Ides of March, but this late winter/early spring is looking quite good for the science fiction sequel. And even thoughDune: Part Twodoesn’t open for three more weeks, the film is already tracking to make $65+ million domestically (perDeadline) over its opening weekend. By comparison, Villeneuve’sDune: Part Oneopened with $41 million back in 2021 en route to a domestic take of $108....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Taylor Jackson

Final Toy Story 4 Trailer Opens Up a Whole New Toy Chest of Trouble

Toy Story 4is exactly one month away from hitting screens across the world. Today, Disney•Pixar have released a final look at the latest animated adventure for Buzz, Woody and all of their friends. This time, they’re leaving the house and going on the road for what should be a relaxing vacation. It soon turns into anything but that. You can check out the final trailer forToy Story 4along with two new images featuring Woody,Bo Peepand Bonnie’s new friend Forky....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Julia Parrish

Gal Gadot Talks Wonder Woman Powers in Batman v Superman

Next year’sDC ComicsadaptationBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicenot only brings Batman (Ben Affleck) and Superman (Henry Cavill) together on the big screen for the first time, but it also introduces Justice League members Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), The Flash (Ezra Miller), Aquaman (Jason Momoa) and Cyborg (Ray Fisher). During a recent interview,Gal Gadotspoke about criticisms about how her body type wasn’t right for Wonder Woman, her character’s powers, and much more....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 779 words · Amanda Cooke

Gary Oldman Tackles the Most Controversial Question Surrounding Netflix's Mank

In David Fincher’s latest movieMank, we see the circumstances surrounding the creation of one of the greatest movies of all time, Orson Welles' 1941 classicCitizen Kane.Mankquestions the scope of Orson Welles' involvement in his career-defining movie, and whether his writer Herman J. Mankiewicz, played by Gary Oldman, deserves more credit for how the movie turned out. In an interview with Deadline, Oldman shared his thoughts on who deserves greater glory forCitizen Kane....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Beth Thomas

George Miller Is Not Leaving the Mad Max Franchise

Yesterday,Mad Max: Fury RoaddirectorGeorge Millerdropped a bombshell, revealing that he was “done” making more movies in the franchise, even after stating numerous times he had two planned sequels. The filmmaker had stated after the release ofMad Max: Fury Roadthat he wanted to make a smaller film first, before delving back into this apocalyptic wasteland, so many thought his most recent comments were quite surprising. As it turns out, the filmmaker’s words were taken out of context, revealing toThe Wrapthat he does plan on returning to the franchise, at some point....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Mariah Burns

How Rollerball Sent John McTiernan to Prison, Explained

DirectorJohn McTiernanbecame one of the most beloved directors of the ’80s and ’90s, with his filmsDie Hard,Predator,Hunt for Red October, andDie Hard with a Vengeancebeing well-received and becoming part of the culture.Die Hardis still celebrated every yeardue to its Christmas themes. While the success of the director would wane in the 2000s, with McTiernan calling both his work onRollerballandBasicdisastrous for him, he remained an admired director within the Hollywood system....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · Mr. Michael Smith

Is Hostel 2 a Gory Political Allegory or Just Torture Trash?

The success of the firstHostelmovie and its director,Eli Roth, has been enduring. Two more movies followed, and despite the last being in 2012, all these years later, here we are still talking about them. The original film shocked audiences around the world by taking gore scenes to new extremes, with the sequel ramping up these features even more. Many reviewers labeled the movies as nothing more than mindless gore withNew York Magazine film critic David Edelsteincalling them “Torture Porn....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 967 words · Cindy Cobb

John Goodman Thanks Roseanne for Letting The Conners Happen

Roseanne Barr may have have played a vital role in having her classic sitcom seriesRoseannerevived on ABC, but was also solely responsible for its cancellation. After posting a controversial remark on Twitter, the network axed the show, which had already been ordered for another season. That would have been the end of it, but due to Barr relinquishing her rights to the series, ABC was able to move on in a spinoff calledThe Connerswithout her, and for that, co-star John Goodman is apparently very grateful....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Rebecca Alvarez