Am I the Only One That Finds ‘The Bachelor’ Nation Cult-Like?

I have been saying it for years, and I will continue to say it for many years to come:The Bachelor,and any spin-off related to it, is not the best way for somebody tofind their one true love. For the most part, couples who have left the show together or engaged have eventually split. I think that speaks to the show’s ability to spit out successful couples. The process throughout the contestant’s time onThe Bachelordoes not work out too well if most couples ultimately split....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 647 words · Jasmine Rogers

Avengers 4 Reshoots May Be to Finish Marvel's Untitled Film

With reshoots forUntitled Avengers Movie, a.k.a.Avengers 4, about to get underway later this month, MCU fans might be thinking that they’ll soon see some leaks about howAnthony and Joe Russo’s closing chapter of theirInfinity Warstory shakes out. The issue is, at the moment, even the cast doesn’t quite know for sure how it all ends up. That’s in part because the reshoots may very well be to shore up some areas of the 2019 film that need to be revisited, or they might a clever way to obfuscate the true ending by muddling it all up with other shots....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 695 words · Jamie Kennedy

Beneath the Planet of the Apes Review

[This is a repost to celebrate the film’s anniversary.This review containspoilers.] When your movie ends with one of the most dramatic and shocking conclusions in cinematic history, where do you go from there? Revelations can lead to reconciliations, butBeneath the Planet of the Apescouldn’t even reconcile its two plotlines. WherePlanet of the Apeswas able to tie the tensions of the 1960s to a greater look at the human condition,Beneathsuffers from schizophrenia where it wants to say something, but lacks the cleverness, timing, and consistency to do so....

June 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1806 words · Breanna Thompson

Best Movies of 2016: Chris' Picks

The best movies of 2016, like any other year, were movies that seemingly had to be released in this year, either because of their political implications or their mark of personal, intimate artistry. In the very best movies of the recent years –The Wolf of Wall Street,This is Not a Film,A Touch of Sin,Margaret,Like Someone in Love, andTo the Wonder, to name just a few – marry those two elements and 2016 certainly wasn’t light on film’s of that caliber....

June 18, 2025 · 10 min · 2070 words · Douglas Henson

Between 'The Winter Solider' and 'Civil War,' Sebastian Stan Starred Was Hilariously, Wonderfully Unlikable in This Forgotten Sports Comedy

Sebastian Stanis quietly carving out a unique filmography for himself,mixing in some of the largest blockbusters of all time with beautiful, quaint arty films. Appearances in theMarvel Cinematic Universehave come alongside more independent films likeA Different ManandThe Apprenticefrom 2024, the latter of which earned him his first Oscar nomination. Stan’s work outside of playing Bucky Barnes isso varied and impressive that he could eventeach his fellow MCU actorsa thing or two about diversifying their oeuvre....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Norman Henry

Brian Cox Reacts to 'Succession' Ending Exactly As You Think He Would

IfBrian Coxcan count on one thing, it’s his signature style and honest expressions. During a recent interview withVariety, the actor spoke about his feelings regardingSuccessioncoming to an end with its upcoming fourth season. When the successful HBO drama was announced to be concluding this year, the internet was clearly agitated, having to lose one of the biggest shows on television since 2018. But the actor that has played Logan Roy over the course of the entire series begs to differ, stating that, while he will miss certain aspects of working onSuccession, it’s good for it to end before it overstays its welcome....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Jessica Underwood

Catherine Called Birdy: Everything You Need to Know

Quick Links In 1290, Lady Catherine (Bella Ramsey), also known as Birdy, is enjoying her splendid teenage years until she is forced to marry by her father. Taking place in the old days of Medieval English,Catherine Called Birdyfollows Birdy, a free-spirited, quick-witted girl who lives in the village of Stonebridge. The youngest child of Lord Rollo (Andrew Scott) and Lady Aislinn (Billie Piper), Stonebridge is no longer the grand manor that the family is accustomed to....

June 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1144 words · Tina Cox

Clifford the Big Red Dog Trailer Reveals the Beloved Good Boy Is Bigger Than Ever

Paramount Pictures has released the first trailer forClifford the Big Red Dog, which brings the classic book character to life on the big screen for the first time. The film will officially be coming to theaters on September 17. In the original books from Scholastic, Clifford’s big size wasn’t the product of a strange chemical accident or a genetic abnormality — he literally grew to the size he became all because of the love of the little girl who owned him....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Cynthia Moreno

Cobra Kai Star Gianni DeCenzo Talks Demetri's Arc, Season 4 Hopes

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersfor Cobra Kai, Season 3.] Cobra Kai, available to stream at Netflix, is a nostalgic delight that’s also just a really great, fun, entertaining TV show. Taking place 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, former enemies Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) now find themselves up against the same enemy, the manipulative John Kreese (Martin Kove), and with the same goal of defeating him, once and for all....

June 18, 2025 · 16 min · 3346 words · Benjamin Mckinney

Crunchyroll Anime Awards Winners Revealed

Over the weekend, Crunchyroll held it’s annual Anime Awards in order to recognize and reward some of the year’s best TV series, movies, characters, and music in the field. We previously posted the entire list of nominees–which you cancheck out hereif you want to get caught up before learning just who won–and they included some recognizable names to even the most cursory of Western anime fans, names likeDragon Ball Super,Attack on TitanandYour Nameinstantly stood out....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Molly Porter

Dave Filoni Becomes Chief Creative Officer at Lucasfilm

Listen upStar Warsfans, this is some big news for the galaxy far, far away —AhsokacreatorDave Filonihas officially been named asLucasfilm’s Chief Creative Officer.He’s truly reached the high ground.Per Vanity Fair, Filoni’s new position will allow him to become more involved with the creative process on all upcomingStar Warsprojects. He will work closely alongside Lucasfilm PresidentKathleen Kennedyand Head of DevelopmentCarrie Beck. “Now I’m what’s called Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm,” Filoni announced, going on to say:...

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Heather Mcgee

Diane Lane Flips the Script in This Erotic Thriller on a New Streaming Home This Month

Known for steaming up the screen in titles likeAmerican GigoloandThe Mothman Prophecies,Richard Geresits in the passenger seat and letsDiane Lane’s sex appealshine in 2002’s,Unfaithful. While we’ve had plenty of movies where men cross the line and cheat on their partners, getting every party involved in what always becomes a dangerous situation, theAdrian Lyne-helmed production flipped the script and let an “older” woman fall for a younger man. FeaturingOlivier Martinez(S.W.A.T.) as Lane’s sexy side piece, the film is a fun bit of early aughts cinema that will arrive on Paramount+ this month....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Robert Thornton

Differences between Disney's 'Peter Pan' (1953) and the Book It's Based On

Turns out Disney’sPeter Panis quite different from the book it’s based on. “All children, except one, grow up.” With these words, British authorJ.M. Barriebegan his classic 1911 children’s novel,Peter Pan and Wendy, an adaptation of his 1904 stage play,Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up. Beloved by generations, the story of the boy that refused to grow up and his adventures in Neverland alongside Wendy and the Lost Boys was adapted many times into movies....

June 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1813 words · Jacob Thomas