American Horror Story: Apocalypse Episode 8.3 Recap: Forbidden Fruit

We’re going to have to see some characters fromMurder HouseandCovenshowing up soon considering nearly all of the newApocalypsecharacters have been killed off. Or have they? American Horror Storyhas made a tradition of Halloween-themed episodes, as this it’s a special time when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead are especially thin, allowing for horrifying encounters. Let’s just hope whatever Halloween parties you might be planning to attend go better than the one at Outpost Three inForbidden Fruit!...

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Joseph Yates

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Director James Wan Confirms One Star Won't Return for Sequel

In the upcomingAquamansequel, titledAquaman and the Lost Kingdom, directorJames Wanhas confirmed thatWillem Dafoe, known for his role as Nuidis Vulko in the first film, will not be returning. In an interview withEntertainment Weekly, he revealed that this absence is primarily due to scheduling conflicts that couldn’t be resolved. While fans may miss Dafoe’s character, this development allowed Wan to explore a different narrative direction. Instead of Vulko, the film will place a significant emphasis on Atlanna’s role, portrayed by Nicole Kidman....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Kevin Caldwell

Batman Forever Writer Has Seen #ReleaseTheSchumacherCut, Says a Renaissance Is Coming

The 1995 featureBatman Forever, directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Val Kilmer as the Caped Crusader, is generally considered to be one of the less significant entries in theBatmanmythos. Recently, a rumor has been making the rounds on the internet that an extended director’s cut of the movie exists, dubbed the “Schumacher Cut”, which is much more serious and complex than what we got to see onscreen. The writer of the movie, Akiva Goldsman, recently confirmed that the “Schumacher Cut” does exist, and will be seeing something of a renaissance in the coming years....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Cassandra Palmer

Ben Affleck Calls Batman v Superman Backlash Fair

The sad Affleck meme is taking on a whole new meaning now that Ben Affleck has come out and agreed with a lot of the harsh criticism thatBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicefaced upon its release last year. Deep down when Simon and Garfunkel’s “The Sounds of Silence” played,Ben Affleck’s sadnessas he stared into space may have been agreeing with the critics the entire time, knowing that they were promoting something that was less than stellar and haphazardly thrown together like a bunch of writers playing pin the tail on the donkey, but with scenes ofBatman v Supermaninstead....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Dennis Greene

Best Hugh Jackman Movies, Ranked

Hugh Jackman, everyone’s favorite Australian, made his Hollywood debut inX-Men(2000) and has since become one of our most entertaining, bankable, and handsome leading men. However, long before we knew his name, Jackman was acting in Australian TV and theater, bouncing around between musicals, dramas, and westerns. Since he’s gained popularity and critical claim, he’s held on to this versatility. In 2017 alone, he went from playing a grizzled superhero inLoganto a singing and dancing circus tycoon inThe Greatest Showman....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1015 words · David Gamble

Best Musical Scores in Fantasy Movies, Ranked

The musical score of a movie sets the tone and atmosphere in a way that can be forgettable, or utterly transformative. The best musical scores are remembered just as vividly and fondly as the scenes they communicate. As iconic directorJames Camerononce said, “The score is the heart and soul of a film.” Whether it’s a booming and adventurous score meant to inspire us, or melancholic notes that evoke sadness, or a haunting or mysterious atmosphere that settles over us, music plays an integral part of the experience of film....

June 23, 2025 · 9 min · 1714 words · Cynthia Walker

Bulbbul: Unpacking Harsh Realities

Written and directed by Anvita Dutt,Bulbbulis one brilliant masterpiece that is streaming on Netflix. This Indian film is a supernatural thrillerwith a dark fairytale at its center, which is set in the 19th Century Bengal Presidency.Bulbbulensures the viewer has a chilling experience and leaves a lasting impression with many questions. The film includes some phenomenal performances, and the cinematography is definitely applaudable. However, what makes the story even more fascinating and important is the way in which it is applicable to modern day....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Nathan Brown

Can The Mandalorian Survive Without Baby Yoda?

We are in no man’s land forStar Warsfans, specifically those who have come to loveThe Mandalorian. Season 2 has wrapped up its run and we have a potentially long wait for season 3. But that gives us plenty of time to ponder what’s to come. What we know for sure is that the show will be radically different when it returns and there is one key question at hand; can it survive without Baby Yoda?...

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1001 words · Shelby Hebert

Captain Phillips: An Exercise in Cinematic Tension

In 2009, the U.S. cargo ship, Maersk Alabama, was boarded by four Somali pirates who proceeded to hijack the vessel before escaping on a lifeboat with the ship’s captain, Richard Phillips. What followed was a days-long ordeal in which Phillips was held captive on the lifeboat, fighting for his life whilst awaiting Navy intervention. Given the nature of these events, it wasn’t long until a dramatization materialized in the form of Paul Greengrass’s action-thriller,Captain Phillips....

June 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1095 words · Kenneth Carey

Cate Blanchett Is Lucille Ball in Amazon Biopic Lucy and Desi

It was recently announced that Amazon had acquired the rights toLucy and Desi, the Aaron Sorkin scripted drama biopic and now it has also been revealed that Academy Award winning actress Cate Blanchett is set to portray Lucille Ball in the project. The biopic is being produced by Ball and Desi Arnaz’s children and will center on their iconic mother, Lucille Ball. It has not been announced who will play Desi Arnaz yet, butJavier Barden’s namehas reportedly come up more than once....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Diana Parks

Daredevil Dons Red & Yellow Suit in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

The rumors were true.Daredevilis back. And he has been super suit shopping. Glimpsed (very) brieflyin the latest trailer for the upcoming Disney+ seriesShe-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Matt Murdock will sport a yellow and red suit when he makes his comeback. While the footage shown at San Diego Comic-Con was a little dark, thanks to some Marvel fans and their expertise in brightening an image, we now have a much better idea of what The Man Without Fear will look like when he leaps into action alongside She-Hulk....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Christine Moyer

Dermot Mulroney Teases Eamonn Walker's 'Chicago Fire' Return as Chief Boden

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Chicago Fire Season 13 Chicago Firefans were dealt a devastating blow recently when new Chief Dom Pascal’s wife, Monica, died, leavingDermot Mulroney’s character a broken man. Pascal’s journey takes some unexpected turns following this life-changing event, as the Chief loses control when discovering that the other party involved in the accident that killed his wife will not be prosecuted. All of this comes fairly soon after Mulroney’s character joined the show following the departure of former Chief, Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker), in Season 12....

June 23, 2025 · 4 min · 678 words · Christine Moore

Disney Animated Classics Get Reimagined as Tim Burton Movies

Tim BurtonandDisneyhave a long-standing relationship. He was, after all, notoriously fired by Disney while making the 1984 black & white short Frankenweenie, which would later become a feature-length Stop-Motion adventure for the studio. Before that, he worked as an uncreditedanimatoron the 1981 classicThe Fox and the Houndand the live-action 1982 sci-fi cult classicTron. He has since reunited with the studio to direct the live-action blockbuster smash hitAlice in Wonderlandin 2010. And in 2018, he will bestow the world with his live-action/CGI adaptation ofDumbo....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Karen Moran