Nicolas Cagehas had a wild year, as if Nicolas Cage knows how to have any other kind of year but wild. Not only did hefinally play Superman, but the actor’s 2018 also kicked off with the hype forPanos Cosmatos' a heavy metal acid trip that sees Cage having a primal pantsless freakout, doing an ungodly amount of cocaine, and then getting into violent chainsaw fights with otherworldly demons to avenge the love of his life....
Quick Links In 2021, Hulu released the exciting new mystery-comedy seriesOnly Murders in the BuildingstarringSteve Martin,Martin Short, andSelena Gomezas residents of a chic New York apartment complex called the Arconia who all love the same true-crime podcast and decide to start their own to investigate the mysterious death of a fellow tenant. The show received plenty of critical acclaim when it was first released in August of that year, so Hulu unsurprisinglyrenewed it for a second season the following month....
BeforeYellowstonewas the Paramount Network’s flagship brand andKevin Costnerthe face that drew in audiences from around the world,Taylor Sheridan’s initial plans for the contemporary horse opera were quite different. Well, not the basic premise of the Dutton family battling those creeping in on their land, but rather the names and faces involved. Perhaps the biggest difference was thatSheridan originally had HBO in mind asYellowstone’s home network, and wanted none other thanRobert Redfordto lead the series from the beginning....
With a highly successful theatrical run, its availability to stream on Disney+ and its release on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray and DVD,Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringshas also been confirmed to be continuing its story with a sequel, at some point in the future. Through its superhero origin story of a parking valet named Shaun (Simu Liu), who was hiding out in San Francisco with his best friend Katy (Awkwafina) until his past catches up with him and he must embrace his power as Shang-Chi, directorDestin Daniel Crettonand Marvel Studios introduced audiences to a new aspect of the MCU and a new group of characters that clearly has endless possibilities....
Quick Links CBSis dishing out several new series set to release this fall andSo Help Me Toddis one of the first ones to hit the screens. The drama comedy series follows Margaret Wright, a brilliant and successful lawyer whose personal relationships are somewhat less successful. And then, there’s her son Todd, a private investigator and the black sheep of the family who reluctantly agrees to work with his domineering mother as her law firm’s in-house investigator....
Spoilers for Star Wars: The Last Jedi follow below. Fans have been patiently waiting two years forStar Wars: The Last Jedi, but judging by some very vocal reactions, writer/directorRian Johnson’s sequel was far from what some were expecting. In this day and age we should be celebrating that a massive piece of blockbuster filmmaking can be this surprising, but some are outright rebuffing the twists and turns ofThe Last Jedi. Given that many have spent the past two years intensely speculating, theorizing, and predicting the character and plot machinations of the film, it’s hard not to think some expectations were set going in that, as it turns out,The Last Jedifilmmakers had no intention (and had made no promise) of meeting....
The BoysSeason 2 was certainly one wild ride! Spread out with a new week-to-week release schedule, we got to seeEric Kripke’s riff on the ubiquitous superhero genre become more timely with each new outrageous (sometimes terrifying) episode. But if you’re already feeling the post-finale hankering for what comes next, not to worry, Kripke and his cast have offered some intriguing tidbits and details on what to expect in Season 3 – which, yes, is already greenlit and confirmed....
It’s about time Hollywood realized the potential of the animated anthology as a way to expand a franchise’s world in creative and visually exciting ways. Just look at whatStar Wars: VisionandThe Animatrixdid for their respective universes. Now, the first look atThe Boys: Diabolicalpromises to do the same for the irreverent superhero show, with an anthology that brings together a variety of comedic voices to tell never-before-seen stories within the world of the show, all with different animation styles....
The end is nigh for one ofBritain’s best-loved detectives, withBrenda Blethynofficially hanging up her trenchcoat and hat after two final special episodes.After 14 years and 54 episodes,Verawill be coming to an end with a final flourish set to see the loving DCI go out with a bang. Now,ITV has confirmed that the first episode will officially premiere at 8 p.m. BST on New Year’s Day 2025, with the second installment following at the same time the very next day....
The ability to quickly add meaningful text to images is a valuable skill. iPhone users have a variety of apps at their disposal to do just that. These apps offer a range of features, from simple text additions to advanced typography options. They cater to the demand for instant yet impactful image enhancements for social media, business branding, or personal creativity. Photo text apps for iPhone are designed with user-friendliness in mind....
When it comes toTransformersmovies, you’re able to be guaranteed you’re getting something big and loud. That’s certainly true of the upcomingTransformers: The Last Knight, and in a new featurette released online, we get a look at how directorMichael Bayused IMAX cameras to bring the sequel to life. Bay reveals that this is the first major Hollywood film shot 98% with IMAX cameras. That record will be broken next year with the 100% IMAX-shotAvengers: Infinity War, but regardless it’s another signpost that advances in IMAX technology have allowed filmmakers to utilize the large-format cameras on larger portions of their movies....
In its first episode,Vampire Academyhad a break-back pacing with so much exposition that it actually made the story harder to follow. Well, in Episode 2, “Earth. Air. Water. Fire.” we certainly get a slow-down. The episode begins with a flashback/dream (it’s not exactly clear at this point which one of the two it is) of just after the car crash from the premiere. Lissa (Daniela Nieves) is standing in front of the flaming limo as her (now-dead) brother walks up to her and demands that she “remember....
Warning: Watchmen spoilers are discussed in this interview With HBO’sWatchmenhaving aired its season finale this past Sunday, a few days ago I got on the phone with showrunnerDamon Lindelofto talk about the amazing season. While I had high expectations due to Lindelof’s previous work onThe LeftoversandLost, I’ll fully admitWatchmenflew well past my lofty expectations and delivered a thought provoking, expertly crafted, and brilliantly told series that was easily my favorite show of 2019....
