‘The Hunt’ Director Breaks Silence: Film Was Intended To ‘Unify, Not Enrage’
The director of “The Hunt,” a politically explosive thriller in which a band of “liberal elites” kidnaps and kills “deplorables,”…
Steve McQueen’s ‘Bullitt’ Mustang put up for auction
The 1968 Ford Mustang GT featured in the Steve McQueen thriller “Bullitt” will be sold off, auction company Mecum announced…
With ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette,’ A Beloved Novel Proves Tough To Adapt
The novel “Where’d You Go, Bernadette,” which in 2012 became a cherished bestseller, opens with a brief preface narrated by…
‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Sequel Finally Has A Release Date
Noah Centine-oh-my-god, Netflix has announced the release date for the “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” sequel. The streaming…
‘Blinded By The Light’ Is So Much More Than An Ode To Bruce Springsteen
New Jersey is a metaphor. It exists defiantly, sandwiched between two rebelliously distinct metropolises (New York City and Philadelphia). It…
Gwyneth Paltrow Forgot She Was In Marvel Films With Samuel L. Jackson, Says Producer
It seems like Gwyneth Paltrow might need to watch some of the movies she’s been in, because according to Marvel…
Sarah Silverman Was Fired Recently From Movie For Blackface Photo
A 2007 episode of Sarah Silverman’s Comedy Central show featuring her in blackface recently cost her a job. The comedian…
Universal Pictures Cancels Plans To Release Thriller Movie ‘The Hunt’ Amid Backlash
Universal Pictures has canceled the release of its upcoming political thriller “The Hunt,” the studio announced on Saturday. The announcement…
Karl Urban Says Studio Would Be ‘Insane’ Not To Make Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Star Trek’ Movie
At the end of 2017, some Quentin Tarantino news piqued the interest of movie lovers. The filmmaker was not only…
Idris Elba To Play ‘Stranger Things’ Star Caleb McLaughlin’s Father In New Film
Idris Elba and “Stranger Things” star Caleb McLaughlin are joining forces to play father and son in the upcoming movie…
Shia LaBeouf Plays His Own Father In Raw First Trailer For Movie About His Life
Shia LaBeouf would like to reintroduce himself in the powerful first trailer for his upcoming semi-autobiographical film, “Honey Boy.” The…
Toni Morrison Documentary Reminds Us Of Everything We Owe Her
The world lost one of its most important voices Monday when literary icon Toni Morrison died at age 88. Morrison’s…
What Do The Original ‘Lion King’ Animators Think Of The Remake?
As if it’s 1994 all over again, “The Lion King” is monopolizing pop culture. For two consecutive weeks, Disney’s pseudo-live-action…
‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Director Addresses A Stomach-Churning Rumor
When it comes to one “Hobbs & Shaw” rumor, director David Leitch says not so fast … and furious. In…
D.A. Pennebaker, A Pioneer Of Documentary Filmmaking, Dead At 94
D.A. Pennebaker, the revered filmmaker who revolutionized the technology and style of contemporary documentaries, died Thursday at his home in…
Tarantino’s Secrets, Brad’s Pits And Leo’s Flames: Tales From ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” is Quentin Tarantino’s salute to what he loves most: movies. On Los Angeles backlots…
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Star Angela Bassett Reveals She Has Yet To Watch Movie
We’re sure she has better things to do. ¯_(ツ)_/¯ In an interview on “Entertainment Weekly Live,” Angela Bassett, who portrays…
Russi Taylor, voice of Minnie Mouse for over 30 years, dies at 75
Russi Taylor, the voice of Minnie Mouse for more than 30 years, has died. Interested in Disney? Add Disney as…
‘Stranger Things’ Creators Reveal Show’s Major Movie References
In a new video for Wired magazine, the show’s creators Matt and Ross Duffer reveal about 80% of the main…
Jake Gyllenhaal Says Heath Ledger Had No Time For ‘Brokeback Mountain’ Homophobia
Fourteen years after its release, “Brokeback Mountain” is seen as a modern classic. The 2005 film was forward-thinking in its…
How Kate Berlant Landed In A Quentin Tarantino Movie
A Quentin Tarantino movie is one of the last places you might expect to see Kate Berlant. Tarantino’s scripts are…
Roman Polanski’s New Film To Premiere At Major Film Festival, Despite Child Rape
Disgraced director Roman Polanski continues to be embraced in Europe, despite his admitting to the statutory rape of a 13-year-old…
In ‘Straight Up,’ A Gay Man’s Search For Love Becomes An Identity Crisis
Writer, actor and director James Sweeney said the impetus for “Straight Up,” his debut feature film, came from a sobering…
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Surpasses ‘Avatar’ As Highest-Grossing Film Ever
“Avengers: Endgame” has vanquished James Cameron’s sci-fi epic “Avatar” to become the highest-grossing film in history. “Endgame” earned an estimated…
In 1994, ‘The Lion King’ Was A Surprise Smash. Today, It’s Just Another Product.
When Disney started developing “The Lion King” in 1988, it soon became clear that faith in the project was limited.…
‘A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood’ Trailer: Tom Hanks Sings, You Will Cry
Tom Hanks is moving in as your favorite cardigan-clad neighbor in the first trailer for “A Beautiful Day in the…
Angelina Jolie Takes Starring Role In Marvel Movie ‘The Eternals’
Like Marvel’s other projects, details on the film had been kept under wraps, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which broke…
Natalie Portman Coming Back To Marvel As Thor
Natalie Portman is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the next “Thor” film and will grapple with being a…
Mahershala Ali To Star In ‘Blade’ Reboot And Twitter Is Shook
Ali took the stage at Comic-Con in San Diego on Saturday and put on a “Blade” baseball cap, sending audience…
‘Cats’ trailer: Twitter users react to the James Corden, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson movie trail
The trailer dropped Thursday for the live action adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd-Webber musical, starring Hudson alongside Taylor Swift, Idris…
The ‘Cats’ Trailer Is Out, And People On Twitter Can’t Believe It’s Fur Real
The Tom Hooper-directed film takes Andrew Lloyd Webber’s famous musical ― which is itself based on T.S. Eliot’s collection of…
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Writers Clear Up Lingering Questions
We’re in the … eh … past the endgame now. After 22 movies, the arcs for the original Avengers were…
Tom Cruise Returns To The Danger Zone In First ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Trailer
Hold on tight, because the first trailer for “Top Gun: Maverick” has arrived more than three decades after the original…
In ‘Hustlers,’ Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu And Cardi B Strip Down And Get Even
Jennifer Lopez educates Constance Wu on the intricacies of a stripper pole in the first trailer for “Hustlers,” her hotly…
Billy Eichner Wants To See LGBTQ People ‘That Are Not A Mystery’ In Family Films
Having found a perfect vehicle for his talents in Disney’s photorealistic “Lion King” reboot, Billy Eichner has been relishing his…
Lashana Lynch Is Next 007 In New James Bond Film, Report Says
British actress Lashana Lynch now has a license to kill as the next 007 if a new report is to…
Scarlett Johansson Defends Her Right To Play Any Person, Tree Or Animal
Actress Scarlett Johansson says she should be able to play any role she wants, identity politics be damned. In a…
How ‘Midsommar’ Turns A Breakup Into A Wicked Fairy Tale
“Midsommar” is an eerie elegy. The director, Ari Aster, who emerged a promising new talent thanks to last year’s indie…
‘Jawline’ Explores The Complex Realities Of Teenage Social Media Fame
Four years ago, budding documentarian Liza Mandelup set out to explore the sway that social media holds on Generation Z.…
Harvey Weinstein’s new lawyer says he was ‘railroaded’ by #MeToo movement
A new attorney for Harvey Weinstein says the movie mogul was “railroaded” by the #MeToo movement. Interested in Harvey Weinstein?…
Ming-Na Wen, Voice Of Animated Mulan, Responds To New Teaser
Ming-Na Wen, who voiced the original Mulan character in the 1998 Disney animated movie of the same name, posted her…
Chance The Rapper Reveals He Has A Surprise Role In ‘The Lion King’
Chance The Rapper has revealed that he has a surprise role in the new “Lion King” remake, an experience he…
Felicity Huffman’s First Post-College Scandal Movie Trailer Just Dropped
Felicity Huffman is getting another close-up after the college admissions scandal. The Netflix movie “Otherhood” — whose release was delayed…
Catherine Oxenberg Making Lifetime Movie About Daughter’s Ordeal In NXIVM Sex Cult
For some people, living well is the best revenge. For actress Catherine Oxenberg, it’s making a Lifetime movie. The former…
Beyoncé Fans Rejoice: ‘Lion King’ Director Promises A Lot More Nala
Beyoncé fans will be feeling the love at this news: Nala, her character in “The Lion King,” will have a…
How Tony Hale Turned Forky Into Summer’s Best Existential Spork
Each “Toy Story” movie introduces one key character who gives the franchise an excuse to keep going. In “Toy Story…
Kevin Costner Reveals Major Surprise About Iconic ‘The Bodyguard’ Movie Poster
Most assume that the famous movie poster for 1992’s “The Bodyguard” features Kevin Costner’s titular bodyguard carrying Whitney Houston, who…
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Director Sets Record Straight On ‘Plot Hole’
Like almost any movie involving time travel, if you look hard enough at “Avengers: Endgame,” you will probably find plot…
How ‘Always Be My Maybe’ Portrays Asian-American Love With Food And Family
While Netflix rom-com “Always Be My Maybe,” starring Randall Park and Ali Wong, has been drawing significant buzz for its…
Jada Pinkett Smith: Will Smith In ‘Aladdin’ Was ‘Probably My Favorite Role Of His’
Jada Pinkett Smith reflected this week on her husband Will Smith’s lengthy TV and movie career, declaring his recent portrayal…
Inside The Glorious ‘Rocketman’ Orgy Scene That Almost Got Cut From The Movie
As one would expect from a movie about Elton John, “Rocketman” peaks during its musical sequences. There’s the downcast family…
Nasim Pedrad Explains Why The Changes In ‘Aladdin’ Will Be Your Jam
The core story of Disney’s live-action remake of “Aladdin” remains the same as the animated original — but a number…
We Asked A Psychiatrist To Analyze ‘Ma’
Sue Ann Ellington ― you know her better as Ma ― is unhinged, unpredictable and unfathomable. At first, she’s just…
How ‘Booksmart’ Created A Banner Musical Moment With ‘You Oughta Know’
Olivia Wilde knew she wanted a karaoke scene in “Booksmart,” her dazzling directorial debut about studious best friends who decide…
The Wild Saga Behind Orson Welles’ Cursed Final Film
It’s a surreal experience watching Netflix’s logo flash on-screen before an Orson Welles film. It’s even more surreal watching a…
John Lithgow And Blythe Danner, Friends Till The End Of The World
If I don’t interrupt Blythe Danner and John Lithgow soon, they might never shut up. Danner and Lithgow are sitting…
A Review Of Chris Pine’s Penis In ‘Outlaw King’
“Outlaw King” is, in many ways, my absolute nightmare of a film. A medieval war epic about the rise of…
With ‘Widows,’ Steve McQueen Fashions His Version Of ‘The Godfather’
How’s this for an offer you can’t refuse? With his new movie, the director behind 2014’s Best Picture winner, “12…
‘Widows’ Is A Stylish Heist Movie That’s Actually About Post-2016 America
Warning: Light spoilers ahead. Some of the best movies about race in America ― indeed, about America itself ― are…
Tart And Hilarious, ‘The Favourite’ Is One Of The Year’s Best Movies
“The Favourite” is what might happen if “Marie Antoinette” and “All About Eve” had a baby, and that baby claimed…