Friday Box Office: Dunkirk & Girls Trip Enter the Fray

Anyone who wondered ifChristopher Nolan’s name alone would be enough to bring in audiences to a bonafide war movie had their mouth shut by the time that Friday ended. Whereas so many (better) war films before have floundered at the box office under a general disinterest in such a topic, Nolan’sDunkirk, which tells of the campaign to bring hundreds of thousands of English soldiers home from the titular Nazi-occupied city, is currently at the top of the box office and will almost certainly take the weekend over newcomers likeGirls TripandValerian and the City of a Thousand Planets....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Mark Davis

George R. R. Martin Reveals HBO Shelved Yet Another 'Game of Thrones' Spin-Off

In 2011, HBO made the earth-shattering decision to bring to our screens the world of Westeros from the creative mind ofGeorge R.R. Martin. After it premiered,Game of Throneswould go on to become one of the most beloved shows on the globe and one of HBO’s most-watched shows ever. Despite cries for the show to be extended, the tale of Daenerys Stormborn would wrap up in 2019 in what can only be describedas a controversial final season....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Paul Huang

George R.R. Martin Says Winds of Winter Is Three-Quarters of the Way Done

A Song of Ice and Firefans rejoiceGeorge RR Martinfinally has an update on the long-long awaitedWinds of Winterbook. The renowned author recently appeared onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbertto promote his new bookThe Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume Onewhere he shared the progress on the upcoming book among other things. During their conversation, Colbert joked that he’s “legally required” to ask Martin about the status ofWinds of Winterto which Martin revealed that the book isn’t finished yet as the book is even longer than aStorm of SwordsandA Dance with Dragons....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · John Lopez

High Score: Netflix Video Game Docuseries Reveals SEGA's Battle Plan

HighScore, the new docuseries coming to Netflix on Wednesday, August 19th, revisits the waning days of arcade machines, the rise of the PC, and the Console Wars. It’s a perfect blend of nostalgia and nerdy trivia, akin to spiritual sibling Netflix seriesThe Toys That Made Us. And we’re thrilled to bring you an exclusive clip to give you a sneak peek before it arrives on the streaming service! In this clip, businessmanTomKalinske– who had made a name for himself at Mattel, heading up their famous brands before becoming CEO of the company itself – walks viewers through his Battle Plan as CEO of Sega of America in the early 90s....

June 29, 2025 · 4 min · 674 words · William Brown

Homecoming Trailer: Julia Roberts Leads Amazon's Thriller Series

Mr. RobotcreatorSam Esmailwants to mess with your head again, and this time he’s got some serious A-list star power to help him do it. Adapted from the podcast created byEli HorowitzandMicah Bloombergand starringJulia Roberts, Amazon’s new psychological thriller series follows Heidi Bergman (Roberts), a caseworker at the Homecoming Transitional Support Center, where she helps soldiers transition back to civilian life. But years later, Heidi is confronted by the reality of why she left the facility when a Department of Defense auditor (Shea Whigham) comes to her with questions, and she realizes there’s another version of the story she’s been telling herself....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Joseph Garrett

James Gunn Needs to Fix the DCU Sooner Rather Than Later

Earlier this week, a good chunk ofJames Gunn’splans for the next eight to ten yearsat DC were unveiled, but is that too long a chunk of time to be looking ahead? With both the public’s interest in superhero films seemingly waning in recent years and the DC film brand being tarnished in the 2010s, it seems as though it would be in the best interest for Gunn and co. to go into full damage control....

June 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1293 words · Natalie Hernandez

Joaquin Phoenix Joker Image Reveals the New DC Film

Todd Phillips' upcoming low-budget, character-studyJokerfilm is shaping up to be an odd beast, with a cast ranging fromZazie BeetztoRobert De Niro, actors hopping aboard and thenimmediately jumping ship, and a story that sounds like nothing we’ve seen from the Batman universe on a big-screen before. Basically, we know nothing. But today, Phillips at least gave us a glimpse into this enigmatic film, releasing the first look atJoaquin Phoenixas, presumably, the man who will become the Clown Prince of Crime....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Claudia Stewart

John Wick 3 Bringing Back Director Chad Stahelski

We’ve got some updates for the Continental crowd. Lionsgate is all in on the sleeper hit turned tentpole franchiseJohn Wick, withJohn Wick: Chapter 3set for June 04, 2025 and a spinoff TV series in the works at Starz. Considering the studio’s enthusiasm for theKeanu Reeves-led action franchise, it should come as no surprise that the wheels are already in motion on the sequel. Earlier today, some reports aboutJohn Wick: Chapter 3popped up online viaThe Hashtag Show, who reported that directorChad Stahelskiis set to return forChapter 3....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Alexandra Hanson

Kirk and Rasheeda Frost's Marriage Embodies Love and Hip-Hop

There isn’t a couple on television that embodies the definition of love and hip-hop more thanKirkandRasheeda Frost.Love & Hip Hopmay have started withJim Jonesand his girlfriendChrissy Lampkin, butKirk and Rasheeda have been a real-life example of what the brand hoped to convey to fans.Thereality TVcouple, introduced to television audiences in 2012 inMona Scott’s controversialLove & Hip Hop: Atlanta,have been married for over two decades in real life. Before reality television, the couple was known in hip-hop circles for Rasheeda’s rap career....

June 29, 2025 · 5 min · 1027 words · Kurt Duncan

Late Night: Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling on Their Great Comedy

I absolutelylovedLate Night. Loaded with great performances, a super funny script, and a story that deals with a tremendous amount of current day issues (white privilege, misogyny, diversity) without ever feeling preachy, it’s the kind of movie that I hope breaks out and is seen by millions of people. If you aren’t familiar with the film,Late Nightpremiered to great reviews at the Sundance Film Festival and was immediately bought by Amazon Studios....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Eric Perry

Malcolm and Marie Trailer: Netflix Drama Pits Zendaya Against John David Washington

Netflix has released the trailer forSam Levinson’s new movieMalcolm & Marie. The film takes place in the aftermath of a film premiere where a filmmaker (John David Washington) and his girlfriend (Zendaya) await the critical response, but instead end up dueling with each other as revelations about their relationship surface and their bond is tested. On the one hand, I think Washington and Zendaya are terrific actors, and if Levinson wants to give them the space to hold the screen and be the emotional center of a movie with strong performances, I’m incredibly excited to see that....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · William Romero

Mank: Amanda Seyfried Reveals the Scene that Required the Most Takes

David Fincheris a hugely accomplished filmmaker with two Oscar nominations to his name as well as a slew of iconic movies and shows likeFight Club,ZodiacandMindhunteron Netflix, just to name a few. But, if you only know one thing about Fincher’s shooting style, I’m willing to bet it’s that he has a propensity for doinga lotof takes. For example, while onCollider Ladies Night,Carrie Coonrevisited her experienceworking with Fincher onGone Girland highlighted the value of having the opportunity to film scenes so many times over....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Evan Goodwin

Michelle Yeoh Earns First Oscar Nomination

Michelle Yeohjust scored her first-ever Oscar nomination this morning for her role in the A24 filmEverything Everywhere All At Once. The nomination has been a long-time coming for the actress, whose long-running career has included some of the most groundbreaking films of the 21st century. Yeoh’s nomination is just one of the eleven total nominations racked up byEverything Everywhere All At Once. The film was also nominated for best costume, original score, original screenplay, best original song, film editing, and directing forDaniel KwanandDaniel Scheinert....

June 29, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Kyle Browning