Mark Ruffalo Is Brought to 'Task' in New Images for 'Mare of Eastown' Creator's New Crime Series

Mark Ruffalowill always be known for his role as Bruce Banner in theMCUand for his four Oscar nominations, but he’s been set to star in an upcoming crime series that just got a riveting first look. Vanity Fair has unveiled the first-look images fromTask, the upcoming show that will see Ruffalo star as an FBI agent assigned to lead a task force to end a slew of drug-house robberies. The show comes from scribeBrad Ingelsby, who also created the 2021 series that set the world on fire,Mare of Easttown....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Kevin Smith

Matthias Schoenaerts on The Mustang and the Business of Prison

It’s about timeMatthias Schoenaertsbecomes more widely known as a leading man. You might have caught some of his supporting performances in wide releases likeRed SparrowandThe Danish Girl, but his latest project,The Mustang, is further proof that Schoenaerts is a true headliner because he delivers an unforgettable and wildly impressive performance in the film. He leadsThe Mustangas Roman Coleman, a convict who just got out of solitary confinement at a maximum security prison and is reentering the general population, a move that includes getting a job assignment....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Jacqueline Houston

Miranda and Che Broke Up on 'And Just Like That,' So Now What?

Okay, everyone, it’s time. Cue the drum roll and break out the party streamers, because Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon) and Che Diaz (Sara Ramirez) are officially broken up. We might only be just reaching Season 3 of theSex and the Cityrevival,And Just Like That…, but the unlikely relationship that has dominated the series (and the conversationaboutthe series) thus far has been the one between Miranda and Che, not even the de facto star of the series, Carrie Bradshaw’s (Sarah Jessica Parker), relationship with Aidan Shaw (John Corbett)....

July 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1087 words · Christopher Martin

Motherless Brooklyn Trailer Reveals Ed Norton's Next Directorial Effort

Edward Nortonis back behind the camera for the first time in almost 20 years withMotherless Brooklyn, a crime drama set in 1950s New York. He’s also in front of the camera as a private eye who deals with Tourette’s while also juggling the complications of the criminal underworld. The first trailer for the Oscar-contender is here and it not only shows off Norton’s direction and performance but the incredible cast he’s assembled for the piece....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Jason Holland

Rocket League Announces Second James Bond Crossover This Week

October 5 is Global James Bond Day and to celebrate the occasion, it has been announced that Mr. Bond is making his return to the popular sports gameRocket League. Psyonix has just revealed that they will once again be partnering with Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) and Aston Martin to bring a James Bond-inspired vehicle toRocket Leaguestarting on October 7. Via blog post, the San Diego-based video game developer announced today that they will be introducingRocket League’s first hybrid car with 007’s Aston Martin Valhalla, which can be seen in the upcomingJames Bondfilm,No Time to Die....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Deborah Estes

Sean Connery's Final Film Is This Animated Movie, and It Bombed Big Time

Kids' moviescan be enjoyable for both children and parents alike; animation is a medium with a lot of freedom to give its characters personality and tell creative stories. However, the 2012 animated feature filmSir Billidoesn’t exactly give animated feature films a good name. With lackluster animation, strange character design, offensive moments, questionable jokes, and a nearly nonsensical storyline,Sir Billiis just another standard low-budget animated movie from the early 2010s that would be forgettable if it weren’t so darn weird....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1044 words · Cynthia Gray

Shazam’s Original Appearance Was Based on This Classic Actor

DC is responsible for some of the most memorable protagonists in comic book history and arguably shaped what the modern “superhero” character looks like. Storytellers’ obsession with mythic heroes can be traced back through classic characters such as Robin Hood, King Arthur, and Tarzan. However, the inspiration for the members of theJustice Leaguedates back even further, as many of these characters can be compared to key figures in mythology. When compared to the other DC heroes,the hero known as “Captain Marvel,”later known asShazam, has a somewhat different backstory; he is essentially a child’s fantasy of what a hero would look like....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1020 words · Jose Mcfarland

SNL Weekend Update Comes to Primetime as Summer Series

President Donald Trump, his cabinet, and the GOP Congressional members have been a boon to NBC’sSaturday Night Livethanks to a seemingly endless parade of parodies that don’t have to stray too far into fictional territory. And in the ongoing struggle to separate fact from alternative fact,SNL’s long-running satirical news segment “Weekend Update” will now be getting a primetime slot to compete with a myriad of other similar shows skewering misstepping politicians....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 284 words · Jordan Sanders

Spider-Man: Homecoming: Zendaya on Being an MCU Kid

This past Saturday at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con, Steve Weintraub interviewedSpider-Man: HomecomingstarZendayaabout the upcoming superhero film. We don’t know much about her character other than it’s a“key role”and that the character’s name is “Michelle”. We also learned from the footage that was shown in Hall H that she likes giving Peter Parker a hard time. During her their conversation, Zendaya spoke about her excitement to be in the high school scenes, what she can tease about the film, and her shooting schedule....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Austin Wade

The 18 Best Action Movies on Netflix Right Now (May 2024)

Looking for a little adrenaline jolt to yourNetflixviewing? We’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve curated a list of the best action movies on Netflix, from the more adventure-tinged playful flicks to big-budget superhero movies to straight-up kung fu films. It’s the perfect antidote to the same-old-same-old, and Netflix has a pretty swell and diverse library of action films to spice up your night. Looking for something a little different? Check out our list of bestfantasyandhorrormovies on the platform, or browse our picks for thebest films on the platformacross all genres....

July 7, 2025 · 9 min · 1718 words · Pam Fitzgerald

The Boba Fett Movie Would Have Featured Notable Bounty Hunters

We have, at least for the moment, avoided a Boba Fett movie. The project has been in development at Lucasfilm since 2013, and according to EW, they were planning to announce thatJosh Trank(Chronicle) was planning to direct a film back in April 2015, and had even prepared a presentation for Star Wars Celebration. However, that was all canceled when rumors swirled around Trank’s disastrousFantastic Fourreboot and reports of his behavior on set....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Bethany Hudson

The Creepy, Atmospheric Tim Burton-Produced Movie That Deserves Your Love

In the autumn of 2009, the animated feature9was released in theaters. Based on the Academy Award-nominated short film of the same name, and withTim Burtonacting as a producer, the film tells the story of several small rag-doll characters that are brought to life by a scientist after the fall of humanity. It features the voice work of a tremendous cast that includesElijah Wood,Jennifer Connelly,John C. Reilly,Christopher Plummer, and more.Asa somewhat unusual and PG-13-rated animated moviereleased before the days of streaming, there was seemingly some uncertainty about how to effectively market the film and communicate its tone to audiences, and it went on to become a box-office flop....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 682 words · Debra Jackson

The Intruder: Director Deon Taylor on the Arduous Journey to the Screen

Deon Taylorhad a busy year– the prolific filmmaker now has four movies set for release. To repeat: four movies in one year! His first of 2019,The Intruder, harkens back to the quintessential 90s psychological thrillers. You know the type: where the nice, friendly guy/gal living down the hall or sharing an apartment is really a homicidal maniac with dreams of dicing you into a thousand pieces. SeeSingle White FemaleorPacific HeightsorUnlawful EntryorThe Hand that Rocks the Cradle… It’s a template that always works because it’s so innately relatable: everyone knowssomeonewho seems just a little too friendly, their smile a bit too wide to be sincere....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 257 words · Jeremy Brown