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It’s that time of year again. There are only a few weeks left until the new year, and cinephiles all over the world, as well as high-on-the-ladder film critics, are making their “Best Films of 2023” lists. To coincide with that list, we should also take a look at the heart and soul of the films we loved in 2023, the soundtracks. Either it is film scores, songs made exclusively for the movie, or a playlist only a band of galactic guardians would enjoy....

We have been gradually getting more and more information surrounding director Matt Reeves’The Batman, with the Batsuit and a small semblance of the score hitting the internet a few days ago. Something else we know is that actress Zoe Kravitz will be donning the mantle of Catwoman opposite Robert Pattinson’s Batman, and she has recently opened up about her feelings towards this iconic role. “It was a little scary, but also whenever I get nervous about something, I feel it pushes me to a better place anyway, so I welcome the nerves....

Phil Lord and Chris Miller’sThe Mitchells vs. The Machinesis skipping theaters in favor of a Netflix release. 2020 has presented some unique challenges for the entertainment industry when it comes to distributing new material. Nearly a year ago, movie theaters, along with other businesses, shut their doors. New movies were given a choice of delaying, or going the streaming route to get the content out. Now, we’re pretty much in the same boat, as over 60% of movie theaters are still shut down in North America....

Tom and Jerryreturn to theaters and HBO Max in a hipster, live-action film that’s strictly for younger children. The classic Hanna-Barbera cat and mouse cartoon are still the best of frenemies. But get a modern update that rankled my old-school sensibilities. I knew things were going to be different when an animated pigeon starts rapping in the opening scene. The film isn’t a musical, but there are a few auto-tuned songs that turned me off completely....

Following thered band trailerreleased back in October, Open Road Films has debuted a new green band trailer for their upcoming movieTriple 9, in theaters February 26. This action-thriller will be going up against the 20th Century Fox biopicEddie the Eagleand Lionsgate’sGods of Egyptnext month.Casey Affleckheadlines an all-star cast includingWoody Harrelson,Anthony Mackie,Chiwetel Ejiofor,Kate Winslet,Aaron PaulandNorman Reedus. When a crew of dirty cops is blackmailed by the Russian mob to execute a virtually impossible heist, they realize the only way to pull it off is to manufacture a 999, police code for “officer down....

Following the finalWar For the Planet of the Apestrailer that was released last week, 20th Century Fox has unleashed a new TV spot with even more footage. This TV spot features another look at the iconicCaesarplayed by Andy Serkis, who reveals that while he didn’t start this war, he certainly has plans to finish it. With just a few months left until this hits theaters in July, it remains to be seen how much more footage will be released....

With so many incredible TV shows on the air these days, it’s hard to find the time to keep up with everything. Over the past five years,The Walking Deadhas transformed from an obscure comic book adaptation to the biggest show on television, as the AMC series gets ready to unveilSeason 6on Sunday, October 11 at 9 PM ET. If you don’t have time to either watch or re-watch all ofSeason 5before theSeason 6premiere,First Time Again, the folks atMandatoryhave just the video for you, especially if you happen to be aCheersfan....

Star Wars isn’t just a movie. It’s a way of life. Hell, J.J. Abrams even called it a religion. And anything that sacred is ripe for parody, rip-offs and all sorts of bizarre offshoots, just like all the more legitimate, and not so legitimate religions before it. This means there is an awful lot of Star Wars related video swimming around our own universe. Some of it is sanctioned by LucasFilm, a lot of it is not....

Last November saw the premiere ofWednesday, the latest Netflix production created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar that featuresTim Burton as directorand executive producer. This show, which has already turned into an all-time favorite on the streaming platform, follows Wednesday, the popular character fromThe Addams Family. After being expelled from her school for taking revenge on her brother’s bullies, she ends up at Nevermore Academy, an institution for outcasts where her parents studied....

Every since the first cast photo for The Rock’s new Jumanji movie arrived, controversy has swirled around Karen Gillan’s skimpy costume in this so-called sequel to the Robin Williams' classic. Back when the image was first made public,Dwayne Johnsonstated that there was a good reason for Gillan’s character to be dressed like that. Now, that reason has been revealed. Dwayne Johnson showed up to Sony Pictures' big panel atCinemaConlast night, to show off the very first footage from his Jumanji movie, which he assured early on isn’t a reboot or remake, but instead a sequel to the 1995 original....

Most properties not titled “Marvel Cinematic Universe” do not make it past one or two successful movies in their franchise.Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Oneis the seventh entry in theMission: Impossiblefilm franchise based on the 1960s television series of the same name, and opened as the highest-rated film in the series onsites like Rotten Tomatoes. Returning as Ethan Hunt, Tom Cruise is joined by newcomers to the franchise Haley Atwell and Pom Klementieff as well as past costars Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, and Ving Rhames....

Movie critics' reviews are an important tool for audiences. They’re a go-to resource that helps viewers determine which films are worth their time and money. And one of cinema’s most important and celebrated critics wasRoger Ebertof theChicago Sun-Times.Most people associate him with his famous “thumbs up, thumbs down” rating system and his partnerships with fellow film critics, Gene Siskel and later Richard Roeper. But among movie buffs and filmmakers, Ebert was best known for his honest and impassioned evaluation of movies....

Buffy the Vampire Slayerwas released in 1992 by 20th Century Fox. Directed by Fran Rubel Kuzui, the film tells the story of a cheerleader from Los Angeles who learns her destiny is to hunt and destroy vampires as the chosen one of her generation. It’s a coming-of-age story where a vapid high-schooler learns there is more to life than boys, clothes, and being popular. Buffy the Vampire Slayer The film written by thecontroversial Joss Whedonreceived mixed reviews – he, himself, was not a fan of the film and quite vocal about his disappointment....