Nineteen years ago today, alien denizens of the universe gathered in the Doctor Who revival’s sophomore episode, “The End of the World,” to bid farewell to the planet Earth by mourning her with song: the traditional ballad “Toxic” by Britney Spears, played on vinyl. It took nearly two decades, but finally someone else saw the … Read more
Poor ThingsImage: Searchlight After enduring the pandemic and a pair of industry-stopping strikes, Hollywood seemed extra jazzed about celebrating itself at this year’s Oscars. While there weren’t a ton of genre movies on the ballot—truly, last year’s Everything Everywhere All at Once sweep still feels rather validating—a few did find their way to the podium. … Read more
Godzilla Minus One roared its way to an Oscar nomination today.Image: Toho When your landmark film gets a surprise, history-making Oscar nomination, there’s cause for celebration. And that’s exactly what the team behind Godzilla Minus One did earlier today when the film was nominated for Best Visual Effects. Reservation Dogs | First Fandoms The nod, … Read more
Image: Paramount Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One finally came to theaters last year after a longer than expected wait due to COVID. If you decided to wait for it to hit streaming, good news: it’s hitting Paramount+ next Friday, January 25. Are Fans Tired of Marvel and DC? Superhero Fatigue at NYCC 2023 … Read more
A bunch of Star Trek movies are coming.Image: Paramount What’s available on Max January 1? The A-Team (2010) After Earth (2013) Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) Body at Brighton Rock (2019) Cabin Fever (2003) Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever (2009) Cyborg (1989) Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love … Read more
For the past 40-plus years, Indiana Jones has meant nothing but fortune and glory. Each of the franchise’s first four films was one of the top three highest-grossing films in the U.S. the year they were released. Raiders of the Lost Ark was #1 in 1981, Temple of Doom was #2 in 1984, Last Crusade … Read more
Filmmaker Robert Butler passed away earlier in the month on November 3 at 95 years old, according to the Hollywood Reporter. A director of film and TV, Butler directed the pilot episodes for both the 1966 Batman series starring the late Adam West and the original live-action Star Trek series in 1988, in turn setting … Read more
Screenshot: Netflix Netflix has launched the primary trailer for Aardman’s subsequent film: a comply with as much as the animation studio’s beloved 2000 poultry jailbreak Rooster Run. As with all good sequels, it appears like a twist on the unique—this time the Chickens have to interrupt in to someplace fairly than escape. No Google AI … Read more
Getting butts into movie show seats is an project Tom Cruise has taken upon himself, one cinema-revitalizing blockbuster at a time. In partnership with director-writer Chris McQuarrie, the star is hitting the screens with the most recent thrilling chapter of the Mission: Not possible franchise, Lifeless Reckoning Half One. Will We See Extra of Uhura’s Relationship … Read more
Picture: Disney/Lucasfilm The month of June has been fairly crowded with one blockbuster (or extra) releasing every week. Closing out June is Disney’s Indiana Jones & the Dial of Future, Harrison Ford’s first lead blockbuster function in years and his last portrayal of the function he’s inhabited since Raiders of the Misplaced Ark again in … Read more