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Dark R-Rated Horror Thriller On Paramount+ Is The Best Entry In Fan-Favorite Trilogy
When the excellent Ti West horror film X first came out, most fans didn’t realize that he was launching a killer new trilogy. The third film in that trilogy, MaXXXine, was recently released, leaving fans of this franchise divided about its quality. However, nobody is divided over Pearl, the captivatingly creepy follow-up to X that you can now stream on Paramount+.
Jackie Chan Under Fire From Fans For AI In New Movie
Jackie Chan has been a bit of an outlier in Hollywood because of his reputation for insisting on doing all of his own stunts in many of his most famous movies. It does show off Chan’s impressive legitimate martial arts background, but it has led to the actor accruing a long list of injuries over the years. However, at 70 years old, Jackie Chan has dabbled in using AI for his latest movie, and he is getting backlash for straying from his famous authenticity.
Star Trek’s Worst Movie Villain Was Almost Thrown Off The Set
William Shatner directed exactly one Trek film—1989’s Star Trek V: The Final Frontier–but the icon nearly shut down production because of his villain, Sybok played by Laurence Luckinbill. According to a recent ScreenRant interview with Luckinbill, Shatner threatened to shut things down because the actor playing Sybok was making one of his cast mates laugh too much.
Ryan Seacrest Reveals Wheel Of Fortune First Day Shoot Replacing Pat Sajak
Another one of the classic era of game show hosts has officially taken his last bow, as Pat Sajak has finished up his time on Wheel of Fortune. But like other beloved games shows before that have faced this situation, the show does not stop. Ryan Seacrest has already been tapped to take over the hosting duties and he recently shared his experience from his first day shooting for Wheel of Fortune.
HBO Gets Dune And The Penguin Series, Max Losing Prestige Streaming Status?
There has been much talk in the last couple years about the bubble perhaps being on the verge of bursting for streaming platforms. With more streaming options than ever, slowing numbers of sign ups, and rising prices, many feel streaming platforms are facing an imminent collapse. It seems that HBO might also be sensing this, as they have recently adjusted some of their upcoming original programming from being exclusive to Max to now being featured on the HBO channel as well.
Ryan Reynolds Watched R-Rated Deadpool & Wolverine With The Perfect Companion
Ryan Reynolds undoubtedly has shown quite a few close friends a cut of Deadpool & Wolverine, but he recently got the stamp of approval from one of the only critics that matter – his daughter, James. While James is 9, which is a little under the recommended age to check out an R-rated film, Reynolds talked about how he saw R-rated movies as a kid, and it helped inspire him to do the projects he does now.
The Star Trek Moment That Made A Producer Cry
When Star Trek: Discovery first premiered, one of the more controversial elements was that it made Spock’s father Sarek into Michael Burnham’s adoptive father. Some fans thought this was just a cheap way of tying new characters to The Original Series, but Discovery used this relationship to deepen our understanding of Sarek and Spock’s relationship. That is particularly true of the episode “Lethe,” which revealed the cause of Spock and Sarek’s estrangement in a moment that kept making co-executive producer Jordan Nardino cry.
New Fantasy Anime On Crunchyroll Combines Superheroes With Romance
This anime season, Summer 2024, I was most interested in a series titled The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies. While the plot itself wasn’t terribly unique—a story about a magical girl fighting evil and falling in love—I had heard a lot of excitement about the story getting an anime adaptation and was curious to see what made the series so well-loved. After watching the first episode, I found it to be a cute series with a lot of potential, but I think it’s missing the connection I like to feel with the characters.
The Horror Slasher Changing The Entire Genre
Good news, Friday the 13th, fans! There’s a new slasher in town that will scratch your silent, murder-zombie itch until the real Jason comes back. In a Violent Nature features all of the backwoods mutilation you could ever want with a new narrative twist: the movie follows the killer the whole time.
The Scarlett Johansson Comedy That Deserves A Second Look, Stream Without Netflix
Vicky Cristina Barcelona opens on Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johnasson) vacationing for the summer in Barcelona. They’re staying with a family member of Vicky’s, Judy (Patricia Clarkson) and her husband Mark (Kevin Dunn). As the girls drink wine and eat amazing food on a terrace overlooking...
Glen Powell Starring In Another ’90s Disaster Reboot
Glen Powell has another 90s’ disaster reboot on the way. Producer Brian Grazer appeared on CNBC and announced that Glen Powell is set to star in a remake of the 1991 film Backdraft. The original film was directed by Ron Howard and starred Kurt Russell and William Baldwin as two firefighter brothers in Chicago working together to track down a serial arsonist.
Cruise Liner-Size Asteroid Getting Closer To Earth Than Satellites
The asteroid Apophis, discovered in 2004, will come closer to Earth than most satellites. Measuring 1,230 feet across Apophis is larger than the world’s largest cruise ship. According to its trajectory, scientists have estimated that the asteroid will come to pass Earth on April 13, 2029. Though experts were previously concerned about impact, NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies ruled out Apophis posing any risk.
Disney Hack Revealed As Artists Group Fighting AI
A recent Disney hack has been confirmed by the company, and the group behind it is reportedly Nullbudge, which has claimed it has gained access to thousands of internal communications from Disney employees about various upcoming projects. Disney told the BBC the matter is being investigated, and it’s unclear what...
Netflix Psychological Crime Thriller Series Will Leave You Wanting More In The Worst Kind Of Way
If you’re tired of explaining to your friends and family why you love plowing through the endless amount of true crime documentaries on Netflix, Mindhunter will give you the perfect response that should quell any concerns that they may have. Though Mindhunter is a fictional drama series that’s true-crime adjacent, FBI agent Holden Ford has the perfect counter-question for his equally concerned superiors and partners: “How do we get ahead of crazy if we don’t know how crazy thinks?”
Stranger Things Creators Producing New Netflix Horror Series With Perfect Title
Stranger Things creators, the Duffer brothers, have just been announced as executive producers of a recently announced series from streaming giant Netflix. Something Very Bad is Going to Happen is the brainchild of screenwriter Haley Z. Boston, who will also be serving the project as an executive producer and showrunner. Little is known about the concept of the upcoming horror series, though what little details have been provided frame a chilling set of events.
Netflix R-Rated A-List Thriller With Awful Rotten Tomatoes Score Finds New Fans
With a dismal score of only 12 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, you might not be compelled to watch The Boy Next Door any time soon. But the 2015 thriller starring Jennifer Lopez was a great box office success, raking in more than $52 million on a production budget of a mere $4 million. Heavily panned by critics during its theatrical run, the film nonetheless was well-received by audiences, and its streaming access allows it to find plenty of new fans.
Despicable Me 4 Proves Sequels Don’t Need To Keep Getting Worse
Franchises have a reputation for getting progressively worse as each new sequel arrives in theaters, and for good reason. Still, there are a few exceptions, and the Despicable Me franchise is one of them. Despicable Me 4, in theaters now, is a true delight. And, as it looks like it might be our last one, may we enjoy it as it was meant to be enjoyed, in the cinema with popcorn and candy.
Glen Powell Confirms Stephen King Sci-Fi Remake Is About To Film
Top Gun: Maverick star Glen Powell has announced that a new film adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man is currently in the works. The sci-fi film will be directed by Edgar Wright, best known for his work on Shaun of the Dead and Baby Driver. Wright’s version is said to be a much closer adaptation of King’s novel, something the 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger failed to do.
Netflix Fantasy Epic Flop Deserves A Second Chance
There are plenty of strange and wondrous creatures on Azeroth—Dwarves, Elves, Trolls, Tauren—but there aren’t any Orcs until the fierce warriors force their way there. The Orcs’ homeworld of Draenor is dying and the only salvation they can find comes in the form of the warlock Gul’dan (Daniel Wu), who commands the same demonic magic that is destroying the Orcs’ home.
Netflix True Crime Docuseries Dives Into The Twisted Mind Of One Of The Most Prolific Serial Killers
Of all the serial killer docuseries that Netflix has to offer, Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes has to be the most disturbing. Across four episodes, each one about an hour long each, filmmaker Joe Berlinger explores the depths of the mind belonging to one of the most depraved serial killers, as told from the perspective of the campus killer himself. From his early crimes to his incarceration, escape, killing sprees, and confessions that ultimately led him to his much deserved death sentence, The Ted Bundy Tapes tells you a version of his story that will not only make you sick to your stomach, but also make you wonder how such an unthinkable human being was able to evade capture so many times.
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