In 1996, the first book inGeorge R. R. Martin’sA Song of Ice and Fireseries,A Game of Thrones, hit the shelves and presented a fantasy world steeped in historical courtly intrigue, brutal violence, and actions that always have consequences. In 2011, HBO debuted its television adaptation,Game of Thrones. It quickly became a keystone of popular culture throughout the 2010s, and even after its disastrous finale, it continues to inspire the look and tone of new fantasy shows and movies....

Flashbacks are a tricky technique to execute well. Done poorly, they can feel tacky and break the flow of the narrative. But done right, they can reveal something about a character, propel the story forward, and even change the viewer’s understanding of the whole movie. With this in mind, Redditors recently got together onr/movies, the largest film subreddit, to discuss which movies make the best use of flashbacks. These films use clever editing to make the flashback feel effortless,smoothly transitioning the viewer from one time to another....

Castlevania: Nocturnereturned with a second season that far surpasses its predecessor. The show follows Richter Belmont (Edward Bluemel), the strongest member of a long line of vampire hunters, and his allies as they attempt to stop the threat of Erzsebet Báthory (Franka Potente), a powerful queen who has declared herself the “Vampire Messiah.” Sadly, a third season has not yet been greenlit, meaning fans don’t know whether this thrilling show will continue....

Terrifier 3saw the glorious return of the Christmas-themed slasher last fall. Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting aren’t ready to stop making blood-red snow anytime as their reboot of the iconic and equally controversial ‘80shorrorfilmSilent Night, Deadly Nightwill be coming down the chimney later this year. Fans of the slasher franchise have slowly been getting earlier seasonal treats like a teaser poster a few months back. Now, this version ofSilent Night, Deadly Nighthasfound their Billy inHalloween EndsstarRohan Campbell....

In the biggest WTF story of the week, none other thanAaron Sorkincould soon find himself writing a comic book movie. Yes,thatAaron Sorkin. The guy who created and wrote four impeccable seasons ofThe West Wing; the guy who coined the line “you’re able to’t handle the truth”; the guy who teamed up withDavid Fincherto create the defining film of the early 21st century,The Social Network. The Oscar-winning screenwriter most recently wrapped his directorial debutMolly’s Game, starringJessica Chastainas a woman who ran a high-stakes poker ring in Hollywood, and it was that film he was touting in Las Vegas at CinemaCon earlier today....

The last few weeks have been rocky forThe Last of Usfans after learning that bothNeil DruckmannandHalley Grosshaddeparted the series, but now the Emmy-winning has just taken a major step forward. HBO has officially confirmed thatThe Last of UsSeason 3 will return in 2027,leaving another full two-year gap between seasons. This news comes on the heels of a controversial Season 2, which saw itsRotten Tomatoesaudience score dip by nearly 50%. After earning a “certified fresh” 96% from critics and an 86% from audiences for Season 1, Season 2 earned another “certified fresh” 91%, but its audience score landed at a “rotten” 37%....

Welcome back, True Believers! When last we left theAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D., most of the crew had been kidnapped and placed into the “Framework.” The Framework was originally supposed to be used as a training device for the organization, but in the hands of Dr. Radcliffe and the villainous Life Model Decoy, Aida, it’s been turned into something straight out of theMatrix. Now, Daisy and Simmons have jumped into the Framework themselves, only to find their friends living in a world where each has fallen under the sway of Hydra in their own unique ways....

Dean Archer (Steven Weber) has been trying to improve himself after all the changes inChicago MedSeason 12 pulled the rug from under his feet, but the world is making it hard for him. All the calm and composure he’s mastered goes out the window in Chicago Med Season 10, Episode 17, “The Book of Archer,” when Ms. Goodwin (S. Epatha Merkerson) leaves him in charge of the ED for a day, and it overwhelms him....

Jamie Foxxtakes center stage in an array of cinematic marvels that showcase his adept ability to embody any character. Foxx has graced both the big and small screens with performances that redefine the boundaries of emotion and storytelling. From playing the leading man in action-packed blockbusters to his soul-stirring roles in thought-provoking dramas, his range knows no limits. As we scroll through Foxx’s collection in Netflix’s treasure trove, join us on a journey through the captivating lens of one of Hollywood’s finest actors, where every scene is a testament to the brilliance of Jamie Foxx....

Brace yourselves,The OAfans - we’re finally getting another series fromBrit MarlingandZal Batmanglij, and it sounds like it’s going to be another sprawling, character-driven mystery. While taking the virtual stage at the Television Critics Association press tour today,FX announcedRetreat, a new limited series written and directed by Marling and Batmanglij, with Marling also set to appear in a key role. Per the press release, “The Retreat is a mystery series with a new kind of detective at the helm — a gen Z amateur sleuth named Darby Hart....

The Movie Talk team of John Campea, Kristian Harloff, Mark Ellis, Jon Schnepp and Dennis Tzeng dive in to give their full, spoiler-heavy review of Marvel’sCaptain America: Civil War! The much anticipated sequel toCaptain America:Winter Soldierfinally hits theatres this weekend and now, everyone can see it and join in the discussion.Captain America: Civil Warcurrently sits at a 97% “fresh” rating, with most if not all the critics present and accounted. Now, the movie awaits the hardcore fans who will no doubt love the movie....

James Gunnwas felled by conservatives who didn’t really have a problem with his old offensive tweets, but did have a problem with a his newer tweets against Donald Trump and the Trump administration. Disney, acting irrationally and bowing to some of the worst people on the Internet, fired Gunn over those old tweets. Now, as those conservatives move through comedians like Michael Ian Black, Patton Oswalt, and others so they can replicate their success with Gunn, it looks like some creators are trying to diffuse their old words before they can explode....

One day after becoming the first Asian woman to receive a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director,NomadlandhelmerChloe Zhaohas signed on to write and direct a newDraculamovie for Universal Pictures that features a tonal twist on the classic monster. According tothe Hollywood Reporter, which broke the news, this new iteration ofDraculawill be an original, futuristic sci-fi Western. Zhao will also produce the movie via her Highwayman banner. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Universal’s originalDraculamovie, which starredBela Lugosias the famed vampire, and was directed byTod Browning....