20th Century Fox is putting a new spin on one of their most beloved comedies, but probably not in the way you would expect. The studio is developing a new comedy inspired byHome Alone, but with a distinctly R-rated slant.Ryan Reynoldsis attached to produce and potentially play a role in the new film, titledStoned Alone, withAugustine Frizzellset to direct. The script comes fromKevin BurrowsandMatt Mider, the screenwriting duo behind Netflix’s upcoming comedyThe Package(about a guy who, whoops, cuts off his own dick — seriously, you canwatch the trailer here), from an idea by Fox executiveMatt Reilly....

Star Wars: Episode IXwill begin filming at London’s Pinewood Studios on July 16, 2025.J.J. Abramsreturns to direct the final installment of the Skywalker saga–read that again,final installment of the Skywalker saga–which he co-wrote withChris Terrio. But the bigger story here is the new and returning cast, which not only includes the ever-coolBilly Dee Williamsas the iconic Lando Calrissian, but also returning veteransMark Hamill,Anthony Daniels, and the lateCarrie Fisher. More on those additions in a moment....

At long last, we now knowtheStar Wars 9title. No, it’s notThe Last Hope. And no, it’s notThe Knights of Ren. It’s something that’s actually quite a bit more loaded than either of those:Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. This title carries with it a number of different connotations, depending on how you take it. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) bit the dust at the end ofThe Last Jedi, and while we know Hamill is back forStar Wars 9, it’d be a littleout therefor the film to revolve around his Force Ghost taking revenge....

The Barbenheimer cultural phenomenon came to a head on the night of the 96th Academy Awards.Barbiemay have overtakenOppenheimerat the box office, raking ina staggering $1.4 billioncompared to the historical drama’ssimilarly impressive $960 million, butChristopher Nolan’s film emerged victorious over its friendly rival on Hollywood’s biggest night. Taking home 7 awards, including Best Director andBest Picture,Oppenheimer’s recognition by the Academy marked the acclaimed filmmaker’s first-ever wins after numerous past nominations. Presenting the award for Best Director was none other thanSteven Spielberg....

That ornerySteven Spielbergis at it again, rilin’ up folks who like big movies. A couple of years after predicting that Hollywood was headed towards an “implosion” due to the ballooning budgets of your standard blockbuster, Spielberg now has some thoughts on the biggest genre around: the superhero movie. Speaking with theAssociated Press, the filmmaker reiterated his feeling that a significant shift at the studio level will take place as a direct result of the current blockbuster culture, and he also had a prediction to make with regards to superhero films:...

Created byJesse Armstrong(Peep Show), the HBO drama seriesSuccessionfollows the Roy family – made up of Logan Roy (Brian Cox) and his four children (Alan Ruck,Jeremy Strong,Sarah SnookandKieran Culkin) – who controls one of the biggest media and entertainment conglomerates in the world. And just when they thought that their aging father would be stepping back from the company, the tough patriarch changes his mind, throwing everything into upheaval and forcing the family to choose sides....

Longing for coming-of-age drama, the hazy days of summer vacation, and maybe a few love triangles along the way? It’s time to take it back to high school and the delights of teen movies. Teen cinema has a long and proud tradition, from the heyday of Old Hollywood, through musicals, comedies, dramas, horror, and pretty much any other genre you can imagine. And why would that be surprising? Coming-of-age stories are packed with heart....

In the ever-evolving world of streaming entertainment, viewer habits continue to shift dramatically, with new shows capturing massive audiences and redefining what it means to be a “hit.” According to the latest Nielsen and industry data,Netflix’s “Squid Game” Season 3currently reigns supreme among original scripted series, amassing an astonishing15.1 billion minutes viewedin the first half of 2025 alone. This cements its status as the most-watched streaming original drama globally, a testament to the show’s gripping narrative and cultural impact....

Although the rise in technological literacy has yielded slightly better entertainment (e.g.Mr. Robotseason 1), for the most part, Hollywood still likes taking the shortcut of “Technology is dangerous,” and audiences continue to respond with yawns. And while the Internet is a known quantity these days and filmmakers have to dive into its more unknown aspects like the Deep Web in order to tantalize viewers, in 1995, it was still relatively new to most people....

James Gunnis getting ready to introduceWonder Womanto the DC Universe, but it’s going to take a while. In a recent comment made on hisThreadsaccount, theSupermanfilmmaker clarified the current status of Diana’s DCU debut at DC Studios. Recent rumors suggested that the studio was looking to cast an actress with plenty of television experience, just likeSupergirlstarMilly Alcock. These rumors turned out to be false, as Gunn himself stated: “Nope. And I’d never in a million years look for a major role based on whether they did TV, films, or whatever....

For fans of rom-coms, it can be a struggle to find a new one that puts a fun, unique spin on all the tropes and twists that go hand-in-hand with the genre, while also respecting that saidtwists should not come at the expense ofwhat makes the genre so beloved. In the case ofFrench Girl, in theaters now, writer-directorsJames A. WoodsandNicolas Wrighttake the story to Quebec City, Canada, and follow Sophie (Évelyne Brochu), a French-Canadian chef living in the States, who travels home with her American boyfriend Gordon (Zach Braff) when she gets an opportunity to interview for a prestigious restaurant at the Château Frontenac....

[This is a re-post of my retrospective series in which I take a look back at the Marvel Cinematic Universe. These articles do not contain spoilers for unreleased Marvel movies. If you know any spoilers about the unreleased Marvel movies, please do not post them in the comments section.] Iron Man 2may have stumbled badly, but Marvel didn’t fall. Instead, it took an important step forward withThor, a movie that tries to be both cautious and ambitious in taking viewers on their biggest leap forward....

In 2019,Jokerdid to Hollywood what the Joker does to Batman: reigned chaos. The film shocked us with its gallows humor and violence. It flipped the box office on its head with the downbeat, grungy fable taking in hundreds of millions of dollars as an R-rated, stand-alone comic-book film — with no hero. After all was said and told, the film was nominated for a slew of Oscars and took home two, one for score, and the other forJoaquin Phoenix’s iconic performance....