'Napoleon' Image: Joaquin Phoenix Is Ready to Conquer the World

Nothing quite beats a historical epic, and directorRidley Scottplans on returning to the genre with the release ofNapoleonlater this year. In part of Apple’s WWDC 2023 event, a brand-new sneak peek from the upcoming film has been revealed, which showcasesJoaquin Phoenixas the titular historical figure rising to power. While no additional details were provided, the new look at the film features Napoleon Bonaparte himself standing in a ship, likely embarking on a naval voyage to conquer all of Europe....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · James Hamilton

'The Amazing Spider-Man' Strikes Back With Web-Slinging Funko Pop! Comic Cover Figure [Exclusive]

After revisitingdifferent iterations of his black symbiote suitforFunkoand Target’s Marvel Selects line,Spider-Manis swinging back to his roots with his latest collectible. The iconic wall-crawler is getting a new Pop! comic cover figure that travels back in time to the days whenStan LeeandSteve Ditkowere at the helm of Peter Parker’s adventures as writer and illustrator, respectively. He won’t be alone either, as the artwork features a few cameos from a Marvel ally andone of his greatest villainsfrom the page and screen....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Crystal Fischer

10 Best Films About Real Royals

Royalty has captured the attention of people from all around the world for generations, from the magical and sanitized world of Disney Princesses all the way to the dark and bloodthirsty realm ofGame of Thrones. However, stories about actual royalty are just as fascinating, albeit not featuring dragons or talking animal friends. Hollywood has been more than capable of delivering incredible films discussing the real lives of royal family members past and present....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1236 words · Lisa Knight

10 Best Horror Movies That Are Perfectly Edited, Ranked

Horroris arguably the most versatile genre of movies. A good horror movie does what it can to elicit feelings of fear, shock or disgust from its audience. Whether it’s copious amounts of gore, jump scares, or establishing a general aura of dread, there are countless methods by which horror movies can frighten their viewers.Effective horror movies attack the senses and play tricks on the mind. Editing is one of the fundamental pillars of filmmaking....

July 4, 2025 · 9 min · 1818 words · Monica Elliott

10 TV Series That Were Set Up For Failure

There have been many shows over the years that have been canceled well before they got a chance to get a second season. RELATED:10 Scariest Episodes of ‘The Walking Dead,’ Ranked While some, rightfully, deserved to be shown the door (here’s looking at you, Selfie), other shows didn’t get the chance to become great. These television shows had the potential to sustain life on the small screen, but thanks to a multitude of issues, these 10 TV shows were set up for failure and gone in a New York minute....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 976 words · Jennifer Martinez

12 Most Suspenseful Movies of All Time, According to Reddit

Read update Few cinematic delights beat really good suspense. A tense thriller can be almost physically painful, as you shift restlessly in your chair, gripping the armrests, unable to look away. It’s fun in the way that a very high rollercoaster is fun. Redditors got together onr/movies, the largest film subreddit, to discuss the most suspenseful movies ever. They chose crime movies, horrors, and post-apocalyptic sci-fi – many of which happen to featureJake Gyllenhaal....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1260 words · Heather Gibson

After Everything Teaser gives Hero Fiennes Tiffin a Last Chance at Love

There have been a lot of YA romances that have captured audiences’ hearts over the last decade. However, none have arguably been as popular or as everlasting as theAftersaga of films. Based on the book series byAnna Todd,Afterhas had three sequels and was supposed to have ended this year’sAfter Ever Happy. However, before that film’s release the franchise starHero Fiennes Tiffinannounced that there was going to be a fifth film to close out the series,After Everything....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Kirk Tapia

Agents of SHIELD's Ruby Explained by Dove Cameron

Warning: Spoilers for “All the Comforts of Home” below. The team on the ABC seriesMarvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.have officially been introduced to the mysterious Ruby (Dove Cameron), the daughter of General Hale (Catherine Dent) who also is clearly on a mission of her own. Her actions have proven that she just may be willing to go to any lengths to get what she wants and that her unhealthy obsession with Quake, aka Daisy Johnson (Chloe Bennet), puts everyone around her in danger....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · Matthew Flowers

All 3 Christopher Nolan 'Dark Knight' Movies

Christopher Nolandid the impossible with his trilogy ofBatmanfilms, as he managed totell a complete and satisfying superhero storythat both began and ended on its own terms. While bothTim Burton’sBatmanseries andRichard Donner’sSupermanduology were handed off to other filmmakers before they could complete their trilogies, Nolan was able to deliver three successive films, each of which were met with tremendous critical acclaim and became box office juggernauts. Batman has notoriously been a character that has been hard to crack;Joel Schumacher’s films veered too hard into the campy side of the character, andAzck Snyderpresented a cynical outlook that turned Bruce Wayne into a psychopathic murderer....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1454 words · Billy Guzman

American Gods: Ricky Whittle on His 5-Month Audition

From showrunnersBryan FullerandMichael Green, and adapted from the best-selling book byNeil Gaiman, the Starz seriesAmerican Godsweaves a provocative tale of faith and belief, or our lack thereof, unlike anything that’s ever been on TV before. When Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) is released from prison following the death of his wife (Emily Browning), he meets the mysterious Mr. Wednesday (Ian McShane), with whom he makes a deal that will change the course of his entire life....

July 4, 2025 · 12 min · 2389 words · Madison Bailey

April’s Best New Movie Releases, From ‘Renfield’ to ‘Super Mario Bros.’

Spring is in the air! As well as the buttery smell of popcorn and movies.Nicolas Cagebears his fangsalongsideNicholas HoultinRenfield, the dark comedy about Dracula’s henchman who has had it up toherewith his boss.Brooke Shieldsis sharing her storyinPretty Baby: Brooke Shields, a definitive documentary about her intense childhood fame. Nintendo’s plumbing brothers Mario and Luigi are battling Bowser in the aptly titledThe Super Mario Bros. Movie.Horror movie guruAri Astergets his weird on inBeau Is Afraid, a movie starringJoaquin Phoenixas a fellow with mommy issues....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1009 words · Charles Cooper

Avatar: The Way of Water Debuts With $53 Million at Friday Box Office

With $53 million on its first day of release (including $17 million from Thursday previews),Avatar: The Way of Wateris coming in slightly lower than anticipated. The film was tracking to make between $150 million and $175 million in its debut weekend at the domestic box office, but those figures have now been revised to $130 million - $150 million after Friday’s figures. The film’s $53 million opening day tally ranks number six for the year, behindDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness($90....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Justin Watts

Best Movies Like There Will Be Blood

There Will be Bloodhas become a classic western drama because ofDaniel Day-Lewis' iconic performance as Daniel Plainview, many quotable lines, and the exploration of the American west during the oil boom. A movie as iconic asThere Will be Bloodmay leave you craving more films to give you a similar experience and while nothing is quite like it, below are eight dramas that capture either the western feeling ofThere Will be Bloodor explore similar ideas and themes....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 980 words · Christian Jenkins