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Life is rough. It can often feel like we’re each living in our own little horror story, with the mounting pressures of the day-to-day and the exhaustion of the world around us. We try to find ways to alleviate these daily pains, but these anxieties frequently take the wheel of our lives.The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tickgets into that claustrophobic nature of life, the fear that we can’t shake, and the attempt to get to a place without those types of pressure....

The Princess and the Frogwas Disney’s return to traditional animation after a five-year hiatus followingHome on the Range.Directed by thelegendary duo ofJohn MuskerandRon Clements, the film is a modern adaptation of the classic taleThe Frog Prince, giving it a modern twist by setting it in 1920s New Orleans. Sadly, it didn’t make as much money as Disney was hoping, and coupled with the success ofTangled,the company ceased producing 2D animated films followingWinnie the Pooh....

It would be challenging to discuss the evolution of action storytelling without mentioningJason Statham, who has almost single-handedly worked tosave the action movie genresince bursting onto the screen at the very end of the 1990s. While Statham started his career with smaller roles in theGuy Ritchiegangster filmsLock, Stock, and Two Smoking BarrelsandSnatch, he would eventually take center stage in some of the coolest, slickest, and most thrilling action films of the 21st century....

Widely known as “anime,” Japanese animation’s worldwide popularity has increased significantly over time, making its way to the Western world during the early 1990s. Through the years, it has become even more of a hit among global audiences, with various anime series likeNarutoandOne Pieceascending in prominence and becoming two of the most beloved animated shows. In the film strand, Studio Ghibli has conquered the hearts of thousands, proving that Japanese animation is some of the most visually stunning and emotionally charged in the industry....

Anthony Ramoshas kept pretty busy in the film/TV industry the last few years. You might have caught him onWill & Grace, the Netflix seriesShe’s Gotta Have It, or maybe in the moviePatti Cake$, but his most recent release has already proven to be a major game changer; Ramos stars alongsideLady GagainBradley Cooper’s directorial debut,A Star Is Born,and it wasjust announcedthat he’ll lead the big screen adaptation of the musicalIn the Heights, too....

After he spent a decade figuring out his voice in Hollywood and working under contract withDavid O. Selznick,Alfred Hitchcockwas a prominent Hollywood director who had proven himself as someone that studios could and should trust. As a result,Hitchcock was able to make his most creative and defining films in the 1950s. The Master of Suspense hit his stride in the 1950s with several of his most beloved films being released in that decade....

Neon has debuted the first trailer forBeba, the vibrant-looking directorial debut ofRebeca Huntt. Described as a “remarkable coming-of-age documentary/cinematic memoir,”Bebapremiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and will be released in New York and Los Angeles theaters next month. This isn’t a long trailer; it comes in at less than two minutes. But in those two minutes, it announces Huntt as a filmmaker with a singular perspective on growing up as a person of color “amid a landscape of intense racial and political unrest....

There’s a long history in Hollywood of entertainers from different art forms trying their hand at film acting. Musicians, in particular, often attempt to make the jump to the big screen. The results of this are usually mixed. For everyJennifer HudsoninDreamgirls, there’s aMariah CareyinGlitter. One recent case of a musician stepping in front of the camera andimmediately feeling like a natural, though, is rapperA$AP Rocky—who, in 2025,has roles in two of the most well-reviewed films of the year....

The most important piece of information to be revealed in this news piece aboutBetter Call Saulis that I have just seenBob Odenkirk’sbare bottom. At the AMC panel during the TCA (TV Critics Association) press tour today, Odenkirk came on stage, unbuckled his pants, and then dropped trou to show us a (temporary) tattoo on his bum of theBetter Call Saullogo with a heart and the Season 4 premiere date. Folks, it was something I didn’t know I needed to see but it wasspectacular....

Billie Eilishwas met with excited cheers and applause as she took the stage alongsideDanny Elfmanto perform “Sally’s Song” fromTim Burton’s Halloween classic,The Nightmare Before Christmas. The live concert event took place at the Banc of California Stadium with two performances over two nights, both of which Eilish appeared as in the role of Jack Skellington’s paramour, Sally. Walking out on stage, fans reacted not only to the sight of the chart-topping pop star, but also to the garb in which she donned....

One of the most polarizing films of 2022 is becoming a sleeper hit on streaming.Damien Chazelle’s Hollywood epicBabylon, which currently holds a 57% Rotten rating on Rotten Tomatoes, is currently the #3 top-streaming movie on Paramount+. Despite underwhelming audience and critical support during its release, it seems that the film is now finding its audience on streaming. Babylonwas a big risk for Chazelle, coming off the critical acclaim but box-office underperformance ofFirst Man, hisNeil Armstrongbiopic....

Another Marvel actor is heading to television. Captain America himselfChris Evanshas signed on to star in and executive produce a new limited series at Apple calledDefending Jacob, perVariety. The show is based on the 2012 novel of the same name by authorWilliam Landay, which tells the story of a father whose 14-year-old son has been accused of murder. The book is described as a legal thriller, as the father’s faith in his son is tested when evidence begins to mount....

The first official teaser for Marvel’sEternalsis here, giving us our first proper look at the newest and oldest Marvel superhero family. The teaser showcasesChloé Zhao’s eye for naturalism and how that will result in a different and fascinating addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The teaser also made sure to boast the film’s incredible ensemble cast that includesRichard Madden,Gemma Chan,Kumail Nanjiani,Lauren Ridloff,Brian Tyree Henry,Salma Hayek,Lia McHugh,Don Lee,Barry Keoghan,Kit Harington, andAngelina Jolie....