RIchard Stanley’sColor Out of Spacehits digital this week, and that’s a big thing to be excited about. And it’s not simply becauseColor Out of Spaceis Stanley’s first project since the legendary fiasco that was 1996’sThe Island of Dr. Moreau(the subject of the truly excellent documentaryLost Soul), although that’s a huge part of it. Nor is it just because it’s a gonzo indie film pittingNicolas Cageagainst invincible forces of cosmic horror. (Who else would you elect to represent humanity in that situation?...

Much variety, customizability, and fluidity were touted for the character creation options coming toCyberpunk 2077. Those are all well and fully available now as the CD Projket Red game has arrived at long last. But are they actually worth the wait? Cyberpunk 2077was touted as an immersive game that would let players take on their ideal version of V, the main character, with a ton of options to do just that....

Based on the best-selling young adult fantasy book series “The Mortal Instruments” byCassandra Clare, FreeForm’sShadowhuntersfollows 18-year-old Clary Fray (Katherine McNamara), who finds out on her birthday that she is not who she thinks she is, but rather comes from a long line of human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons. Clary is quickly thrown into the world of demon hunting with mysterious Shadowhunter Jace (Dominic Sherwood) and her best friend, Simon (Alberto Rosende), as she learns more about her past and what her future may hold....

Briarcliff has released the poster for the upcoming thrillerEl Chicano. Directed byBen Hernandez Brayfrom a script he co-wrote withJoe Carnahan(The Grey), the film focuses on twin brothers Diego and Pedro who go their separate ways as adults with Diego becoming a cop and Pedro becoming a criminal. However, when clues connected to Pedro’s death connect to a case of Diego’s, a mysterious vigilante figure of their youth, “El Chicano”, resurfaces....

FilmmakerGreta Gerwig’s highly anticipatedLittle Womenadaptation is moving quickly, but a casting switcheroo is taking place before cameras roll. Word broke in June that theLady Birddirector was eyeing an adaptation of theLouisa May Alcottbook for her next project, with an all-star cast lined up.Meryl Streep,Emma Stone,Saoirse Ronan, andTimothee Chalametwere part of that initial lineup, withLaura Dern,Florence Pugh, andSharp ObjectsbreakoutEliza Scanlenbeing added to the cast in subsequent weeks. But nowVarietyreports that Stone has had to drop out of the project for unknown reasons, and Sony Pictures has moved quickly to secureEmma Watsonas her replacement....

Early in 2020, when it seemed like we might be deprived of fun, new movies, Netflix releasedExtraction. The action-packed feature starsChris Hemsworth, is written byJoe Russo, and directed bySamHargrave. With a compelling, streamlined story and plenty of bone-crunching, nerve-rattling, attention-grabbing action set pieces,Extractionquickly became the biggest movie ever released on Netflix. Not long after its late April release, a sequel toExtractionwas greenlit at Netflix with Russo and Hargrave set toreturn to their respective roles....

The Real Housewivesfranchiseput Bravo on the map of having some ofthe best reality television shows. A show about different women from different cities about their lifestyles, friendships, and families would never be considered a good idea. Still,it has brought many people into the spotlight who deserve to be recognized for so much hard work,and also, they are great TV to watch as a viewer. FromLisa VanderpumptoJenna Lyons,these franchises have brought many influential ladies to the spotlight, and it has helped them grow their already outstanding careers even more....

If it’s new and original Netflix series and movies you’re looking for, clear your calendar this October because there’s a ton of new content on the way. Offerings include the spooky new seriesThe Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, the highly anticipated second season of the animated adult seriesCastlevaniaandGareth Evans' horror-thrillerApostle, starringDan Stevens. On the less scary side of things, you’ll be able to enjoy a new season ofBig Mouth, a newAdam Sandlerspecial, and kids shows likeOctonautsandSuper Monsters....

In 1959, Disney’s animation department was in a dire predicament. After funneling six years of money, time, and manpower into the artfully animatedSleeping Beauty, the film under-performed at the box office, leaving Disney with a beautiful, but unprofitable movie, and a mode of creation that the studio could not financially sustain. In the winter of that year, Disney’s animation department underwent massive layoffs, reducing their staff of artists and animators from 551 employees to just 75....

The expansion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe onto the small screen by way of Disney+ is an exciting storytelling opportunity. With Marvel Studios running point on these TV shows, there’s a chance to expand the overall MCU story withlongform tangentsthat can spend six episodes really digging into one or two characters, versus the limited screentime one might get in anAvengersmovie. Case in point,WandaVisionseems poised to give us our deepest dive yet into the character of Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen), which will only increase the depth of her character when she returns to the big screen in the feature film sequelDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness....

If you are unfamiliar with the world of reality television and are looking to spice things up and dive in, I have the perfect suggestion for you. There are so many great and entertaining reality shows, but I would start withBravo.There are countless reality shows on Bravo that I love watching, but specifically, anything related to The Housewives franchise, such asThe Real Housewives of Beverly HillsorVanderpump Rules. As an avid fan of both of these shows, I would highly suggest watchingThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsbefore you jump into the chaos that isVanderpump Rules....

I loveDC Comics; they laid the groundwork for what a superhero was, both on the page and on the big screen. With flagship charactersBatmanandSuperman, DC introduced the world to larger-than-life heroes who would go on to inspire generations of creators to expand a world where anything was possible. Of course, in almost a century of telling stories, there are a few that didn’t connect with audiences. Unfortunately, missteps on the big screen tend to stick around longer in the public eyethan a comic book storyline abandoned in favor of a better angle....

James Cameron’sAvataris a landmark in cinematic history for various reasons. The movie connected to viewers on so many levels that the director had to scrap scripts while making the sequelAvatar: The Way of Waterin order to just match the vibe of the original movie. And as any good piece of cinema does, Avatar also made many fans wonder whether the theme in any way connects to the director’s previous work. Cameron especially has a track record of delivering box office blockbusters with underlying themes of colonization, climate change, and spirituality....