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What is a movie? It sounds like a silly question, perhaps, but it’s one that’s been rattling around my head ever since I walked out of Deadpool & Wolverine last Friday. Marvel’s cameo-stuffed, fourth-wall-breaking superhero sequel made a staggering $438.3m across its opening weekend – a record for an R-rated film. It feels in many ways like a watershed moment. But not a good one. If we are watching, as some critics have suggested, the death of cinema happen before our eyes, then it’s taken the form of a public execution.There have been plenty of “worse” movies than Deadpool &...

Deadpool and Wolverine isn’t just a bad movie – it’s changing the definition of what a ‘movie’ is

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Deadpool & Wolverine may have smashed global box office records ($438m) on its debut, but conservative Christians aren't happy, slamming the Marvel film as "blasphemous".The reason for this criticism is down to the fact that in the movie Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) calls himself "Marvel Jesus" while Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) is shown crucified on an X shaped cross.As a result, conservative Christians have been taking to social media to share how they walked out in the middle of a cinema screening and have urged others not to watch it.One social media user wrote: "Deadpool & Wolverine was as blasphemous as you...

Conservative Christians are protesting 'blasphemous' Deadpool & Wolverine movie

In another life, M. Night Shyamalan thinks all of his films could’ve been in one big shared universe. “If I had known I was gonna be able to make more than one movie in my life, I might have tied all this together and made a larger thing,” the writer and director of Trap told io9. “I just love making up characters … and I have more in my head like that, where like, ‘Oh, this person, there’s this one little thing about them that’s different and it causes them to have essentially like a superpower.'”

M. Night Shyamalan Talks Trap’s Surprising Superhero Inspirations

Today, Hasbro announced its latest addition to its line of Marvel Legends prop replicas with a hell of a bang—new toys inspired by Willem Dafoe’s iconic take on the Green Goblin, in the form of a new replica mask and pumpkin bomb. Inspired by their re-appearances in Spider-Man: No Way Home, they’re pricey, lavish, and very cool… but they’re missing the ultimate feature.

Hasbro’s Green Goblin Replica Helmet Should Talk to Me, Dammit

There have been rumors of multiple major cameos since Deadpool & Wolverine was announced, and now we can confirm or debunk a major piece of hearsay – namely that Henry Cavill is playing a Wolverine variant in Deadpool 3. The previous Deadpool movies featured unexpected appearances galore. But Deadpool...

Henry Cavill’s Deadpool 3 cameo: Wolverine variant explained

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Jennifer Lopez is catching shade as users on Instagram react to recent photos of her. The singer and actress is fresh from her 55th birthday last week, and Just Jared made sure to mention her as the “birthday girl.”. Continuing with the bicycle rides she’s been making July headlines...

Jennifer Lopez Looks ‘Ridiculous’ In Birthday Sundress On Bicycle

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Podcast host Joe Rogan predicted Vice President Harris will win the presidency in 2024 because how much of a hold the anti-Trump media narrative has on people.

Joe Rogan warns Kamala Harris will win because people are ‘giving into the bulls---’ like never before

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Former basketball star Dennis Rodman has a talented daughter, Trinity, who is competing in the Olympics

Meet Dennis Rodman's striking daughter Trinity who is competing in the Olympics

An old interview clip featuring JD Vance has resurfaced shortly after Simone Biles made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics, in which the potential vice president criticized the media’s response towards her withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics.On Tuesday, July 31, the 27-year-old athlete became the most decorated gymnast in American history after the women’s US gymnastics team scored gold during the all-around finals. The victory marked a comeback for Biles, who withdrew from the last summer Olympics in 2021 due to her mental health.Following her withdrawal from the competition, Vance appeared on Fox News’ Outnumbered in July 2021, where he...

JD Vance says Simone Biles shouldn’t be praised for quitting Tokyo Olympics in poorly aged resurfaced clip

Comedian and actress Erica Ash, best known for roles in one of the Scary Movie films and the television series Survivor's Remorse, has died at the of 46 following a battle with cancer, her family confirmed to TMZ on Monday (July 29). "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing...

Actress Erica Ash Dead At 46

The Chosen Season 4 may have secretly introduced a divisive figure from the New Testament: Jesus’ brother, James the Just. In Season 4 Episode 7, Jesus finally raises Lazurus from the dead. Coming after the feeding of the 5,000 and him walking on water, this has been one of the most anticipated miracles in the series.

The Chosen may have revealed Jesus’ brother and you didn’t notice

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Online users discussed the claim about U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden dropped his 2024 reelection bid.

Fact Check: Video Shows a Young Kamala Harris Dancing on 'Soul Train'?

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It’s no secret that Prince Harry feels very strongly about the lack of private security he and his family will have when they visit the U.K., after he lost his right to public-funded private security when he and Meghan Markle stepped down as se...

King Charles Is Reportedly ‘Heartbroken’ After Prince Harry Tells Him He Cannot See His Grandkids Until Security Issues In The UK Are Resolved: A ‘Clear Message To The King’

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Archaeologists conducting excavations at the site of a church have unearthed a marble shrine containing a relic that they believe may be tied to Moses receiving the Ten Commandments.

The shrine contained a 1,500-year-old ivory box adorned with Christian motifs, according to an Innsbruck University press release.

The item was discovered by archaeologists from Innsbruck University in southern Austria under an altar inside a chapel at the summit of Burgbichl, a small hill, in the municipality of Irschen.  

Since 2016, archaeologists from the University of Innsbruck have been carrying out excavations in Irschen, which is a part of the Carinthian Drava Valley.

‘City of the Dead’ archeologists have...

Archaeologists discover ancient relic believed to be tied to Moses and the Ten Commandments

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The US Sun

WHEN David Slater started getting more tired than usual, his family didn’t think anything of it. The dad had recently hit his goal weight and was sporting a nice tan, which gave everyone the impression he was healthy. But just four months later, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which has a five-year survival rate […]

Dad thought he was getting a nice tan and hitting his weight loss goals – until he was given a 7% chance of survival

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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Simone Biles faced backlash online after competing in the 2024 Olympics with a 'messy' bun and fans were quick to come to her defense online

Olympics fans call out 'disgusting double standard' after Simone Biles' hair criticism

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Evelyn Thomas' longtime producer Ian Levine has also spoken out.

Disco Legend Dead at 70: Daughter Confirms Death of 'High Energy' Singer Evelyn Thomas

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Marvel Jesus Will Soon Beat Jesus Jesus

Only seven R-rated movies have ever grossed over $300 million domestically. Of those seven, the highest-grossing is Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, which grossed...

Marvel Jesus Will Soon Beat Jesus Jesus

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