'Conclave' Trailer

In just over two weeks, Focus Features will bring viewers on a holy trip to the Vatican forConclave, the widely acclaimed new film fromAll Quiet on the Western FrontdirectorEdward Berger. The film, which made its debut at the 51st Telluride Film Festival back in August, is a political thriller set in the holy city after the death of the Pope as an election is about to get underway. Two-time Oscar nomineeRalph Fiennesplays Cardinal Lawrence, the man set to run the show and decide who will be the next figurehead of the Catholic Church....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 629 words · William Mcdowell

'Daredevil: Born Again' Gets an Exciting Update from Marvel Exec

Marvel decided it was time to reboot a beloved Netflix series, and we are glad they did.Daredevil: Born Againis coming to many eagerly expectant fans, and with news breaking within the past month thatfilming had wrapped in New York City, the expectations simply grows.Charlie Coxis set to return to the franchise, as he reprises his role asMatt Murdock/Daredevil. The blind lawyer turned superhero will go about fighting crime in a brand-new world....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Stephanie Woodward

'Godzilla x Kong: Supernova' Could Finally Bring One of Toho's Most Iconic and Deadly Kaiju To the MonsterVerse

MonsterVerse fans woke up to some major news: the latest installment inLegendary Pictures’s kaiju franchisehas an official titlewithGodzilla x Kong: Supernova. Not many details have been revealed about the upcoming monster mashup, but the brief teaser features an official hotline for monsters, and the “Supernova” title is sparking fan theories on what foe Godzilla and Kong will face next. Will it be a cosmic threat inthe vein of King Ghidorah? An entirely new kaiju like the Skar King fromGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire?...

July 16, 2025 · 4 min · 704 words · Jennifer Green

'Mortal Kombat 2' Producer Drops Bloody Good Update on Sequel to 55% Rotten Tomatoes Video Game Adaptation

Inhabitants of Earthrealm, rejoice. The first trailer forMortal Kombat 2is closer than you think. Fans have been waiting patiently forthe sequel to the 2021 movieand will soon be rewarded with the first look at the new adaptation, producerTodd Garnerrecently revealed. The feature has a sprawling cast and promises an emotional story for fans of the video game and movie. In a new X (Formerly Twitter) post, Garner announced, “Before the end of this month, there will be blood…” signaling the arrival of the highly anticipated trailer....

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Kevin Bowman

'Slingshot' Review-Fi Is Best When Bleak

A few months back, I saw the unrelentingly bleak yet still oddly beautiful 2018science fictionfilmAniarafor the first time. An adaptation of an epic poem, it journeys through space with a large group of passengers fleeing an Earth decimated by climate change to find a new home that will be more habitable, only to encounter an almost banal yet still all-consuming catastrophe that threatens the ship as well as their very future....

July 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · Janet Adams

'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' Is Set To Become the Second-Highest Grossing Video Game Adaptation Ever

Paramount’sSonic the Hedgehog 3is racing up the box office rankings, having debuted towards the end of last year to stupendous results. The three-quel is poised to pass the $200 million mark very soon, and in a few days, will overtake its predecessor’s $190 million haul to become the highest-grossing film of the trilogy. Until then, however, it will celebrate another momentous achievement.Sonic the Hedgehog 3is now thethird-highest grossingvideo game adaptationin domestic box office history....

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Marissa Hernandez

'The Quiet Ones' Trailer Is a High Octane Depiction of a True Story

Heist films may be a dime a dozen in North American territories, but the same can’t be said for the Danish market.The Quiet Oneswill break the mold if the recently released trailer is any indication. Set in 2008, the film is based on the true story of one of the most ambitious heists in Danish history. The film follows an international cast of career criminals who set out not just to gain wealth but to prove to themselves that they can....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · James Haynes

'The Thundermans Return' Trailer Shows a New Evil Rising

Zip into that super suit and prepare to bring the thunder as a new full-length trailer forThe Thundermans Returnswoops in fromNickelodeonandParamount+. The original cast is back from the hit seriesThe Thundermansas a new villain threatens the world. The movie Three-Point Superhero Lands on March 7, premiering on Paramount+ for streaming and airing onNickelodeonat 7 p.m. (ET/PT). Following the events of Season 4,The Thundermans Returntrailer catches up withsuperherotwins Phoebe (Kira Kosarin) and Max (Jack Griffo), who have settled in with their new lives as part of a big team in the city....

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Rebecca Woodard

'True Detective' Season 4's Opening Credits Mean More Than You Think

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for True Detective: Night Country. Thetitle sequenceis a special part ofTrue Detective, the gritty crime series often playing obscure songs against superimposed images of grizzled characters within their season-designated location.Woody Harrelson’s facial structure is made of the elevated highways of Louisiana, whileMahershala Aligets morphed into the wilderness of the Ozarks. So with Season 4, many fans were surely anticipating what the new opening would be like....

July 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1901 words · Shane Shelton

'Wicked' Gets the Lego Treatment With New "Brickified" Trailer

As shown in an official post on X (formerly Twitter), the upcomingWickedmovie has received a brand-new LEGO trailer on the yellow brick road to its November 27 release date. In a shot-by-shot recreation of thetrailer released on May 15, stop-motion animation is used to evolve the magic of Wicked into LEGO form, highlighted by a huge LEGO-headed version of Oz. The crossover of one of the world’s biggest musicals with one of the world’s biggest toy brands is a match made in marketing heaven, with LEGO officially announcing its partnership with the upcoming movie on May 20....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Elizabeth Farrell

10 Best Bill Paxton Movies, Ranked

When an actor can shine through and leave an everlasting impact on audiences, they know they’ve left an incredible mark on cinema; the lateBill Paxtonwas one such actor. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1955, andunfortunately passing away on July 23, 2025, Paxton was an incomparable, commanding star, a competent entertainer whose acting abilities stretched far across multiple genres. A likable character actor, Paxton is remembered for his devotion and always giving it his all when attempting to be the most unforgettable part of a film....

July 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1688 words · Deborah Gordon

10 Best Empowering Female Characters in Science Fiction

Much like the genre itself, the representation of women in science fiction has evolved over time. From once non-existent characters in a male-dominated genre to promiscuous subordinate aliens, reproductive vessels without agency, and devoted mothers and wives - science fiction has had a problematic history in its female representation. As understandings of gender diversity evolved alongside recognition for good representation spearheaded by increasingly radical feminist movements, the depictions of female characters in science fiction drastically evolved....

July 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1291 words · Anthony Santos

10 War Movies That Are the Worst From Start to Finish

Ever since the early days of feature filmmaking with groundbreaking films likeWingsandAll Quiet on the Western Front, the war film has been an institutional staple of filmmaking,showing the pains and difficulties of battle and its impact on people as a whole. Over the years, many of the most beloved and critically acclaimed films have been a part of the genre, whether it be massive blockbusters likeDunkirkand1917or painfully emotional war dramas likeThe Zone of InterestandThe Pianist....

July 16, 2025 · 10 min · 1990 words · Adam Adams