Apple Planning Brief Theatrical Window Before Its Films Start Streaming

Apple is planning to give its movies a brief theatrical window before they begin streaming on the tech giant’s new streaming platform Apple TV Plus, and the company is turning to several indie distributors for help. According to a report fromVariety, Bleecker Street will “consult” on the release ofThe Banker, which will hit theaters on Dec. 6.Anthony MackieandSamuel L. Jacksonstar as unlikely real estate and finance moguls in the Jim Crow era....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · James Lee

Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Legends Crossover 2017 Details

Believe it or not, the Fall TV Season is almost upon us. With the arrival of new seasons and series comes the return of superhero TV, most notably The CW’s slate of DC-inspired heroes,Arrow,The Flash,Supergirl, andLegends of Tomorrow. And while each of these shows deserves attention in their own right, it’s the very special crossover event that has the headlines for the moment. While at the ongoing TCA 2017 event,EWjotted down notes and quotes regarding this year’s special two-night, four-hour special, in total....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Cynthia Ward

Attack on Titan: Fascist and Anti-Semitic? Don't Believe the Propaganda

Spoilers ahead fortheAttack on Titanmanga and anime. I was rather surprised to tune into the latest episode of theAttack on Titananime series and find out that, not only were we getting an origin story that took a trip back in time before Eren Yeager’s birth, but that that story would be an allegory for a country’s segregation of citizens seen as inferior or “vermin”, specifically representing the Jewish people in Nazi Germany during World War II....

July 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1339 words · Cody Dixon

Batman Life-Size Collectible Costs More Than Your Car

If you had plans on doing something nice and responsible with your new raise or that incoming tax return, this might not be good news for you. In honor ofZack Snyder’s impendingBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Sideshow is selling a life-size collectible of the armored Batman played byBen Affleckin the movie. As a piece of art, it looks exquisite, and the price certainly reflects that: the collectible can be yours for a single payment of $8,000 or several payments of $1,100....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · John Smith

Batman vs Superman Rumor Teases New Villain

Warner Bros. shocked its DC fan base in revealingDoomsdayat the end ofthe latest trailerforBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. However, directorZack Snyderteaseda much bigger threatto be revealed. We still have a few months before the film hits theaters, but a new report claims to know exactly what this bigger threat is. Beware of potential spoilers forBatman v Supermanmoving forward, butLatino Reviewreports that Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) and General Zod-turned-Doomsday (Michael Shannon) aren’t the only villains who will show their faces in the film....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Joshua Cunningham

Before He Hosted His Own Talk Show, Graham Norton Starred in This Short-Lived “Carnal” Game Show

Back before he was known for his naughty antics as the host ofThe Graham Norton Show, the titular host had another television appearance that pushed the boundaries. Hosted by famed British actress and presenterMaria McErlane,Carnal Knowledgewas a late-night game show that watched as two couples were asked quite personal questions about their sex lives. Since it was a game show after all,Graham Nortonserved as Maria’s assistant, the explicit content point counter, and the laugh-riot provocateur....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 651 words · Ronald Mccall

Best Horror Movie Performances That Should've Got Oscar Nominations

2019 was an exceptional year for cinema, especially in the horror space, especiallyin the “horror performances good enough to get nominated for Oscars” space. Two years previously,Get Out’s excellent slate of Oscar nominations (and screenplay win!) had me excited that we’d see similar horror love in the 2019 nominations. And whilethat year’s Best Picture winnerwas, among many other genres, kind of a “horror film”, none of the incredible horror performances we saw got any of the Oscar love they deserved....

July 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1727 words · Betty Murphy

Best Superhero Movies of the 21st Century So Far, Ranked

Since the turn of the millennia, no genre has dominated popular culture quite like superhero stories. From comic books to video games to TV shows to theme park attractions, superheroes have beeneverywhere. In particular, they have overrun the multiplex, from small indie movies to the warring titans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Extended Universe, plus whatever the X-Men were up to while still at Fox. Every movie was an event, and every event more hotly anticipated than the last....

July 5, 2025 · 8 min · 1590 words · Joshua Hernandez

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: Lake Bell Makes Live-Action MCU Debut

Lake Bell, who voiced Black Widow in Marvel and Disney+’s animated seriesWhat If…?, walked the purple carpet at the premiere ofBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, indicating that she will appear in the film. In November 2021, paparazzi photos depicted Bell on the set ofBlack Panther: Wakanda ForeverandComicBookreported on her joining the cast. However, when the official cast list was revealed it did not include Bell. But during the film’s world premiere, she officially confirmed that she will have a brief role inRyan Coogler’s sequel in an interview that was posted to Marvel Entertainment’s official YouTube channel....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Kelli Lee

Bryan Fuller’s Carrie Is the Most Faithful Adaptation of Stephen King Novel

Carrie, a timeless tale of a young girl exacting revenge on her bullies, based onStephen King’s first published novel, has become one of the most recognizable horror icons in cinema. The striking image of a girl drenched in blood has stayed with people over the years. While the original film starringSissy Spacekas the titular character is undoubtedly a classic, the lesser known 2002 TV movie written byBryan Fullerand directed byDavid Carsonis a much more faithful adaptation of King’s original novel....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1133 words · Madison Adams

Christopher Nolan Explains Why His Dark Knight Trilogy Happened at the Right Time

I kind of love thatChristopher Nolanexists off in his own little world. Like when people tell you you’re a genius and your movies make billions of dollars, you may kind of say whatever you want, and people will just kind of nod and smile and accept it no matter how off-base those comments may be. Take for instance a recent conversation Nolan had as part of a virtual discussion presented by 92Y (viaIndiewire) as part of the promotional tour forTom Shore’s new bookThe Nolan Variations....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Laura Whitehead

David Lowery on How The Green Knight Was Inspired by His Willow Action Figures

WithThe Green Knightopening in theaters this weekend, I recently spoke to writer-directorDavid Loweryabout the making of his fantastic film based on the 14th-century Arthurian poemSir Gawain and the Green Knight. If you haven’t seen the trailers,The Green Knighttells the story of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), who must embark upon a quest to visit the Green Chapel to meet his fate. Along the way, Gawain encounters numerous obstacles which test his resolve and character....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Joseph Davis

Do AirPods Work with Samsung Devices

Yes, AirPods can work with Samsung devices and other non-Apple devices that have Bluetooth. If you use AirPods with a Samsung phone, some features like Siri and automatic ear detection won’t be available. For example, the music won’t pause when you take the AirPods out of your ears while using a non-Apple device. However, AirPods can still work with Samsung smartphones using Bluetooth. Although some features are limited when using AirPods with Android devices, you’re able to use third-party apps to regain some of the functionality....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 711 words · Heather Navarro