Newly revealed concept art forSpider-Man: No Way Homeshows a scrapped cameo fromMichael Keaton’s the Vulture. Storyboard artistPhil Langoneshared three pieces of art onInstagramfrom the early pre-production phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster. Two of the images clearly feature Sandman and Doctor Octopus in a garage surrounded by the flashing blue and red lights of the police. However, the most surprising image is the third one since it features Adrian Toomes in the same location with a whip in hand....

Many of the best movies in existence also happen to be the most rewatchable movies ever made. “Pain is temporary, film is forever.” That quote has been used ad nauseam to drive home the fact that cinema is engrained in permanent ink, and that however difficult or arduous the process of making a particular film, the end result is (hopefully) worth it. The truth is noteverymovie is worth standing the test of time, and some age more gracefully than others....

InDavid Cronenberg’s 1983 filmThe Dead Zone, based onStephen King’s novel of the same name, Johnny Smith (Christopher Walken) represents the lengths good people in the modern world must go to to be heard above the fray of the powerful and influential. After saying good night his girlfriend Sarah (Brooke Adams) one evening (Johnny is all about waiting until marriage), he gets in a car accident that puts him in a coma for 5 years....

One of the most lovable and iconicDisneyanimated pairings has regularly concealed cleverEaster eggswithin its TV shows and movies and has continuously been shown to adapt to the changing times. Conceived as a play-on-words in reference toThomas Chippendale, an influential cabinet-maker, the renowned chipmunks which make upChip ‘n Dalehave seen many revisions, a testament to their enduring versatility. With their latest feature film,Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers(2022), combining 2D and 3D animation with live-action, humorously referencing bootlegging movies, and breaking the fourth wall (uglySonic!...

IFC Films has releasedThe Journeytrailer. The film is centered around an imagined conversation between Democratic Unionist Party’s Ian Paisley (Timothy Spall) and Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness (Colm Meaney). They represent the warring heads that have brought violence and chaos to Northern Ireland for years, and the movie tries to sit them down and envision how they ever came together and agreed to start moving towards peace. I saw the film at TIFF last year and really enjoyed it....

Keanu Reevesis having a nice little renaissance as of recent. Most of this was powered by his titular role inJohn Wick, a sleeper hit and arguably one of the best action films of this decade thus far, and most people are simply waiting for him to return in that same role forJohn Wick: Chapter 2, which will see release next year. And yet, between those projects he’s booked gigs withNicolas Winding Refn(The Neon Demon),Anna Lily Amirpour(The Bad Batch), and apparently started work on the long-rumored thirdBill & Tedadventure, amongst other movies....

In a Sophomore season filled with standout moments, Season 2, Episode 7 ofThe Rings of Powerdelivers the most thrilling installment ofPrime Video’sTolkien adaptation yet,giving audiences one of Middle-Earth’s most exhilarating on-screen siegessince Helm’s Deep. Betweenthe installment’s muddy battle sequencesand Celebrimbor’s (Charles Ewards) gut-wrenching realization that he’s been manipulated by Sauron (Charles Vickers) this whole time, “Doomed to Die” is an excellent yet brutal episode of television that raisesThe Rings of Power’sstakes ahead of this week’s Season 2 finale....

Like any adaptation, theHarry Potterfilm franchise isnot exactly like the books, with plots and characters cut, details changed, and even a few added sequences, but overall, the film series is a good adaptation. Still, some of the changes leave something to be desired. As the first film in the series,Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stonehas a particularly difficult job introducing the magical world and the characters who populate it. Though it largely remains faithful to the story fans already knew, a few changes are worth noting, likecutting the poltergeist, Peeves, or minimizing Harry’s trip to Diagon Alley....

Horror killers usually go one of two ways:they’re either unstoppable supernatural forceswho seem to teleport to their victims before they murder them in over-the-top gory fashion, or they’re incompetent idiots who are barely able to get the job done. The former can lead to some fun slashers with impressive kill counts, but the latter is both a good source of humor, while also being more realistic.Look at the portrayals of Ghostface in theScreamfranchise, for example....

It’s unfortunate how few reality dating shows giveLGBTQ+ peoplethe chance to find love. In a TV landscape filled with unhealthy ultimatums and falling in love “sight unseen,” fans have wondered for years why so few series are willing to introduce an all-LGBTQ+ cast ready to show that there’s a huge spectrum of what it means to find the one for you. Luckily, new programs create just that kind of setting, but thereisone that stands out from the pack:Sparks Camp....

The late greatJean-Marc Valléeoften did notreceive the praise that his career warranted, as the Canadian filmmaker tackled complex stories about the human condition, many of which earned major accolades for their stars.Matthew McConaugheytook home the Academy Award for Best Actor inDallas Buyers Club, andReese Witherspoongave one of her deepest performances ever inWild.However, neither of these stars would have been able to reach their potential without the steadfast, intimate direction that Vallée provided....

If you’re looking for abingeable series famous for its cliffhangersand long list of episodes, look no further thanDallas. Before shows likeLaw & OrderandGrey’s Anatomy,Dallaswas one of the longest-running primetime dramas in American history, and for good reason.The iconic soap opera,which aired from 1978 to 1991, revolved around the wealthy Ewing family, a perpetually at-odds family who presided over their oil empire in (you guessed it) Dallas, Texas. The series featured a large ensemble cast that included the likes ofPriscilla Presley(yes, that Priscilla Presley) andI Dream of Jeannie’sLarry Hagmanand was nominated for 21 Primetime Emmys, winning four over the course of its 13-year run....

One of the best parts of the holiday season are all the new Christmas movies. While most of this year’s noteworthy holiday romps are on streaming, there’s one action comedy looking to make a bloody splash at the Christmas box office. That movie would beViolent Night. The hard-R film that seesStranger Things’David Harbourplay a ruthlessly jolly Santa Claus opens this weekend on December 2. Now, the film is estimated the make $10 million in its opening weekend in 3500 theaters throughout North America....