Donald Glover on Atlanta, Diversity & Spider-Man Homecoming

At the FX TCA panel for the upcoming seriesAtlanta, star and creatorDonald Glover, executive producerPaul Simms, directorHiro Murai, and cast membersBrian Tyree Henry(“Alfred”),LaKeith Stansfield(“Darius”), andZadie Beetz(“Van”) were on hand to about the ambitious show that really defines description (Glover has called it “Twin Peaks with rappers”). The series revolves around two estranged cousins who come together to try and make it in Atlanta’s rap scene. The first few episodes show a truly intimate look at the city of Atlanta, and Glover spoke about the uniqueness of the location (which is also where I live — and he nails it):...

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 681 words · Alyssa Graves

Gentleman Jack Season 2 Review: Anne Lister Is Back and Better Than Ever

From the very first beat ofGentleman JackSeason 2, it’s plain to see that Anne Lister (Suranne Jones) is intent on making an entrance. In the midst of her decisive strides across a dirt road, cane in hand and top hat perched jauntily on her head, she turns to address the camera directly (in what will come to be the first of several fourth-wall breaks that the show cheekily likes to employ) and greets us as one would the return of an old friend: “Ah, there you are....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1058 words · Amanda Fisher

GLOW Season 2 Trailer: Ladies Wrestling Returns to Netflix

A new trailer for Season 2 of Netflix’s hilarious-yet-poignant ladies wrestling dramaGLOW.has made its way into the squared circle. In this season, the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling will have to deal with such 80s-centric difficulties as racism, sexism, and fanboys who don’t know how to set boundaries. Man, it’s a good thing we’ve overcome such backwards-thinking in the 21st century! StarringAlison Brie, Betty Gilpin, Marc Maron, Sydelle Noel, Britney Young, Britt Baron, Kate Nash, Jackie Tohn, Gayle Rankin,andKia Stevens,with recurring roles bySunita Mani, Rebekka Johnson, Kimmy Gatewood, Ellen Wong, Marianna Palka, Chris Lowell, Shakira Barrera, Bashir Salahuddin,andRich Sommer,Season 2 ofGLOWarrives on Netflix June 29th....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Dr. Brittany Warner DDS

Gregg Araki on Revisiting His Teen Apocalypse Trilogy Three Decades Later

A pioneer of the new queer movement and the first-ever winner of the Cannes Film Festival’s Queer Palm Award,Gregg Araki’s reputation and influence in indie filmmaking has endured for decades. The LA-born filmmaker broke through with 1992’s micro-budgetedThe Living End,a taut, dark crime dramedy about HIV-positive gay lovers. Reception to that film was highly polarized, which would generally prove to represent decades of critical reception towards the self-identified punk-rock filmmaker....

June 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1252 words · Jermaine Ashley

Hobbs & Shaw Audiences Spot a Big Plot Hole With 2 Characters

The ninthFast & Furiousfilm,Hobbs & Shaw, has finally hit theaters and audiences are pouring into theaters everywhere to catch it in all its bombastic glory. Upon leaving the theaters, audience members seem to have noticed a glaring plot hole that is central to the film’s story. Viewer observations about the plot hole have flooded Twitter, leading to some truly hilarious takes. So, what’s the plot hole? Well, it has to do with co-starsJason StathamandVanessa Kirbyand their respective characters, Deckard and Hattie Shaw....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · James Hester

I Am Wrath Trailer: John Travolta Reaps Bloody Revenge

If you’ve ever wondered ifJohn Travoltacan pull off a full back tattoo, boy have I got good news for you. Lionsgate and Saban Films have released the first trailer forI Am Wrath(viaComingSoon) and Travolta’s big ol' back tat is just one of the unexpected pleasures that lie within. See also:Christopher Melonigoing berzerker mode on a bunch of bad guys. Directed byChuck Russell, IAm Wrath(which is, by the way, what Travolta’s exquisite ink says) stars Travolta as Stanley, an unemployed everyman who goes on a quest for bloody revenge after corrupt police officers fail to bring his wife’s murderer to justice....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Lisa Moran

Is 4K Blu-ray Worth It? What to Know Before Upgrading

4K Blu-rays have been on the market for the past several years now, but as users primarily move to streaming, 4Ks seem more like a curiosity for the hardcore collector. After all, when streaming services are offering 4K streams of movies, why would you need to purchase the 4K copy on top of your subscription? Also, there’s the added expense of buying a 4K player on top of your 4K TV, so is it really worth it for a slightly nicer picture?...

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · Adam Norris

Jennifer Garner Will Play 'Mrs. Claus' in New Holiday Movie

Jennifer Garnerhas been busy with a wide variety of projects over the past couple of years, but the performer is ready to continue her working relationship withNetflix. According toDeadline, Garner has signed on to star inMrs. Claus, an upcoming holiday comedy the studio is quietly developing. After countless titles have placed Santa Claus in the spotlight, it’s time forMrs. Clausto bring a new spin to the holiday spirit, in a comedy that will both amuse audiences and remind them about the reason for the season....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Mrs. Jacqueline Bates MD

Joker Origin Movie Details Point to a Killing Joke Influence

Attention,The Killing Jokefans! A new report has surfaced suggesting Warner Bros.‘Jokerorigin movie might be taking some cues fromAlan MooreandBrian Bolland’s celebrated/controversial 1988 graphic novel series, which is considered by many the definitive Joker tale. PerThe Wrap, the origin movie will portray the Clown Prince of Crime as a failed comedian in the 1980s who goes on to become a Gotham crime boss “after bombing with audiences”. As previously reported,The HangoverandWar DogsfilmmakerTodd Phillipsis set to co-write and direct the film, which is intended to bring a gritty, grounded spin to the Joker mythos set in a Scorsese-esque Gotham underworld....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Amber Bryant

Kal Penn to Star In, Produce Nav Bhatia Biopic Superfan

Kal Pennhas yet another piece of art in the works. TheDesignated Survivorstar will join Stampede Ventures’ biopicSuperfanin the form of both producer and leading role,Deadlinereports. The film will focus onNav Bhatia, a dedicated, years-long fan of Canadian basketball team the Toronto Raptors. Because of his love and support for the team, Bhatia, who will be portrayed by Penn, was given his own championship ring, the honor of heading the team’s 2019 championship parade, and was even the very first fan to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · William Moss

Lincoln Lawyer Series May Head to Amazon After CBS Pulled the Plug

Just yesterday,Collider reportedthat Amazon had inked a deal forStieg Larsson’s Lisbeth Salander books, includingThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and according to a new report fromTHR, the streamer has set its sights on another literary hero – Mickey Haller, who is otherwise known asThe Lincoln Lawyer. Before we dive into Amazon’s burgeoning literary strategy, let’s back up first. According to authorMichael Connelly, CBS had been days away from starting production on its ownLincoln Lawyerseries starringLogan Marshall-Green(The Invitation) when the town in which it was supposed to shoot shut down due to the pandemic....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Pamela Strickland

Love Death and Robots Trailer Teases Tim Miller, David Fincher's Netflix Anthology

Not sinceThe Animatrixin 2003 have I been so hyped for an animated anthology. That collection of mature stories, told in various styles pulled from the many,manyvarieties of animation, were obviously tied into the early 2000s hit franchise,The Matrix.More than 15 years later, it’s time for an evolution of that idea. And with that in mind, we happily bring you the exclusive, NSFW, definitely-not-for-the-kiddos reveal of the first trailer and poster forLove, Death & Robots....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Megan Parsons

Margot Robbie Has An Eccentric Guest Role in This Off-the-Wall Series

Margot Robbieis one of the biggest names in Hollywood, and her massive success withBarbieonly cemented her status as a bona fide movie star.From Sharon Tate to Tonya Harding, if Robbie’s name is attached to a film, you may be sure it’ll be a critical and commercial success. Robbie got her start on the Australian soap operaNeighbourswhen she was just a teenager, though she hasn’t acted on the small screen since her role in theshort-lived drama seriesPan Amin 2011....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1011 words · Gary Carroll