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The film noir genre reached its peak of popularity during the 1940s with classics such asThe Maltese Falcon,Laura, andDouble Indemnity. Even though the 1940s are considered to be the height of the timeless genre, it has continued to live on through hit films likeBody Heat,L.A. Confidential, andMartin Scrosese’sTaxi Driver. While many elements and individuals go into making a high-quality noir, the screenplay is the heart and soul of a film, serving as one of the main deciding factors in it becoming an adored classic for generations to come....

You know you loveNeil Patrick Harris. That charming smile, those comedic chops, that velvety smooth voice—what’s not to adore? Over his 30-year career, he has dazzled audiences on screens big and small with showstopping performances in everything fromcult classicstoaward-winning TV shows. Get ready to swoon as we count down the 10 best Neil Patrick Harris performances. From playing an over-the-top version of himself in the Harold & Kumar films to portraying the indelible Barney Stinson on How I Met Your Mother, Neil has proven time and again that he’s an entertainer for the ages....

TheCSIfranchise began in 2000 whenCSI: Crime Scene Investigationpremiered its first episode. It soon became one of the most-watched franchises on TV expanding into different cities and even beyond geographical borders with the premiere ofCSI: Cyberin 2015. Many actors joined the franchise, portraying crime scene investigators for multiple seasons. In 2004,CSI: NYjoined the famous franchise withGary SiniseandMelina Kanakaredesin the lead. The show focused on crimes committed in New York City and gave viewers an insight into how crime scene investigators worked alongside NYPD to solve different cases....

Westernsare known for several characteristicssuch as a desert backdrop, brave cowboys and ruthless outlaws but no true Western is complete without a gunfight. Almost every Western movie has some sort of shoot-out either between the hero and villain or a gunfight with numerous gunslingers against a gang of thieves. RELATED:How John Wayne Won the West: 10 of The Duke’s Most Popular Westerns There are plenty of iconic gunfights, but some are full of such suspense and intensity that makes them stands out from other showdowns....

Saltburnis not the kind of movie for everyone, with its divisiveness being a key reason why it feels as though it’s up there with the most discussed releases of 2023. It takes an unsettling and darkly comedic look at a disturbed protagonist: a young man who becomes infatuated with a fellow student, and slowly inches his way into said student’s circle of friends and family. From there, numerous shocking plot twists and a fair few gross-out scenes occur....

Reboots are intended to refresh, modernize, or revitalize beloved stories, yet not all reboots manage to recapturethe magic of their originals. Some miss the mark entirely, either by mishandling what made the originals special or by veering too far into unexplored territory. Whether it’s due to poor direction, miscast leads, or an over-reliance on CGI,these movies highlight the difficulties of reinvigorating a successful franchise or character. With this in mind, the following list covers some of the worst offenders in the world of reboots....

Amazon Prime seriesHomecomingis back for Season 2 after a year and a half hiatus, and in many ways it looks very different. In 2018’s Season 1, we followed Heidi Bergman (JuliaRoberts) as she put together the puzzle pieces of her former life as a caseworker at a secret government facility testing out experimental drugs on soldiers to erase their PTSD and send them back into active duty. Things got tricky for Heidi as she became more involved with one of her patients, Walter Cruz (Stephan James), and, a few years later, was forced to revisit what happened as a Department of Defense agent (Shea Whigham) investigated was happened....

Apple is ready to sendAustin Butlerinto the skies with its upcoming WWII seriesMasters of the Air. The first images released today see Butler and his talented co-stars in uniform and preparing to take off as part of the “Bloody Hundredth,” the 100th Bomb Group deployed in WWII that conducted perilous raids over Nazi Germany on behalf of the Allies while contending with the hostile conditions 25,000 feet in the air. Created by theBand of BrothersandThe Pacificteam includingStephen Spielberg,Tom Hanks, andGary Goetzmanwith directorCary Fukunaga, the nine-episode series premieres on Apple TV+ on January 26....

Well, that was fast.Avatar: The Way of Waterhasn’t even officially premiered, but the overwhelmingly positive reception that the newJames Cameronmovie received from critics that got to see it in early screenings have already got the title to the “certified fresh” status ofRotten Tomatoes. The seal is given when the majority of critics send in positive reviews, and so far over a hundred reviews have been sent in. Most of them are positive....

ActorLeslie Gracehas shared a new video featuring a compilation of various behind-the-scenes moments from the now canceledBatgirlmovie onTiktok. The actor can be seen throwing punches, hanging from a harness, sitting in a makeup chair, and generally having fun on the set. Though the video surely makes you wonder about all the action sequences that we’ll never get to see fully realized.In August, Warner Bros Discovery canceled the straight to HBO Max feature for tax purposes....

With some stiff competition from Christmas, Halloween might just be the most spirit-driven holiday. There’s a strange magic to the last few weeks of October when pumpkins (and pumpkin flavored treats) pop up en masse, as do the haunted houses, corn mazes, and horror marathons as we all feel compelled to listen to Thriller too many times and watch the tried and true movies that get us into that Halloween mood....

With the new Apple TV+ seriesSwaggernow streaming, I recently spoke to producerBrian Grazerabout making a series inspired by the life of NBA superstarKevin Durant. If you haven’t seen the trailers,O’Shea Jackson Jr.plays a former star player who’s now a youth basketball coach and it follows what happens when one of the top-ranked youth basketball players in the country (Isaiah Hill) joins his squad. What makes this series worth watching is that it’s just not telling a Disney version of what happens, instead focusing on the real-world obstacles young players face on and off of the court while pursuing their dreams of becoming the next NBA star....

Cheech MarinandTommy Chong, more widely known asCheech & Chong, are acomedyduo with the rare status of being culturally relevant from theseventiesall the way to today. After all, with a lovable air and stoner sensibilities, what’s not to love about these two? They began their career in the 1970s with stand-up comedy and musical skits focusing onLatinoand stoner culture, political satire, dark and character comedy, and the ups and downs of everyday life....