After a wild week in Jankie World, the Houseguests returned inside for an iconic week ofBig Brother! Between a visit from Zingbot and a Double Eviction, the stakes were higher than ever. With the Power of Veto streak continuing, this season is continuing to keep players and viewers on their toes.With only five players left in the game, it’s time to determine just how we got there. Hosted byJulie Chen Moonves,Big Brotherhas been CBS’s hit summer series since 2000....
Even in 20 days of release, the dystopian action filmCivil Warhasn’t dropped below the top three spots of the domestic box office charts. On Wednesday, just ahead of its fourth weekend in theaters, the filmpassed a major new global box office milestone, as it sets its target on the coveted $100 million mark worldwide. Written and directed byAlex Garland,Civil Warwill soon overtake the horror filmTalk to Meto become the A24’s second-biggest release of all time globally, after having broken several records for the indie outfit over the course of its spectacular run....
Ahead ofM. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming thrillerTrap, several of his movies seem to be having a resurgence of popularity on Netflix. This includes the epic conclusion to theUnbreakabletrilogy,Glass. Following one of the filmmaker’s finest works,Unbreakable,and a gripping surprise sequel inSplit, everything comes to a head inGlass.Unbreakableintroduced audiences to David Dunn (Bruce Willis), a security guard who becomes a vigilante superhero after discovering he is completely impervious to physical harm.Splitintroduced audiences to Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy), a troubled young man dealing with an extreme case of Dissociative Identity Disorder, with one personality known as The Beast being capable of the same feats of strength David has....
After changing titles several times and stalling audiences for details of the new series, Disney and Marvel are finally making the wheels turn onAgatha All Alongand revealing important bits of information to fans who have been eager to watch it for the past three years. Today, Marvel finally unveiled an official synopsis for the series and opened the door for us to speculate about details of the story tillthe time finally comes to press playon September 18....
Released in January 2018 and helmed by writer-directorChristian Gudegast, heist-thrillerDen of Thievesmade an impact with audiences as a crowd-pleasing, high-octane alternative to the slew of award movies released that season. Its success was achieved greatly by its beloved cast, led byGerard ButlerandO’Shea Jackson, Jr.,and their winning chemistry. Naturally, with a successful following comes a successful franchise, and seven years later comesDen of Thieves 2: Pantera. Butler and Jackson are back for another ride, upping the story, the thrills, and the laughs....
Max, the streamer formerly known as HBO Max, andConan O’Brienare finally able to unveil their new show together after years of the comedian teasing it. In an ode to his many segments taking to the street and his Emmy-winningConan Without Borderssegments, he’s heading around the world once again with the travelogueConan O’Brien Must Go. The four-part series will see him visiting people he’s met and dove deep with across the globe through his podcastConan O’Brien Needs a Fan....
Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Episode 1 of The Company You Keep.ABC has found its next big hit on the Sunday slate withThe Company You Keep. StarringMilo VentimigliaandCatherine Haena Kim, this drama explores a unique dynamic between Charlie’s con-man lifestyle and Emma’s career as an undercover CIA officer. By taking these two opposites and bringing them together as the catalysts for the narrative, the show is able to really stand among its peers and bring something to the screen that is unique enough to garner interest from the jump....
Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Black Panther: Wakanda Foreveris the highly-anticipated second installment of the belovedBlack Pantherfranchise, and it hit theatres on the 11th of this month. Mere days after its premiere, global fans can’t help but rave abouthow goodCoogler’s movie is— a beautifully written and strong tribute that beams with meaning and powerful performances (possiblyAngela Bassett’s finest), interesting new characters, and a very compelling plot....
Movies based on historical fiction have long showcased real events or real time periods with fictional characters and set against fictional premises. Epic historical events can be made more accessible to viewers when shown through the lens of a fictional, ordinary character. Presenting real events from a new perspective can make history come alive in new ways.Since history is so vast, it is often easy to insert fictional characters into true stories....
FromRuPaul’s Drag RacetoCouple’s Retreat, MTV currently has a stellar line-up of reality TV shows that provide an addictive mix of laughter, drama, and unapologetic authenticity. But when MTV first debuted, it was dedicated — as the “m” the name suggests — to music videos and other music-related programming. Now that the years have passed, it has moved away from music and more towards original programming, from beloved scripted series to drama-filled reality shows....
Although the science fiction and the fantasy genres are quite compelling on their own, a blend of the two can be just as fascinating — science colliding with the fantastical makes up for some of the best and most epic stories, with sci-fi’s logic and fantasy’s creativity resulting in unforgettable, often visually striking trailblazers in cinema. Naturally, plenty of great movies have highlighted just how engaging and immersive this niche category is through the years....
Paramount+is one of the newest streaming services to enter the ongoing streaming wars and has one big entity that sets it a part in a big way. No, it’s notYellowstone, but rather a more family friendly option in the form ofNickelodeon. Nickelodeon has always catered to a wide audience and has been rebooting some of its nostalgic properties, mostly live action ones.Double Darecertainly had a big return on Nickelodeon andLegends of the Hidden Templeis reportedly getting revived on CW....
AGBO announced that its virtual short film competition No Sleep ‘til Film Festis returning to showcase another round of emerging filmmakers later this year. The annual film festival’s inaugural outing last year pulled in over 700 entries from 60 countries around the world, bringing some of the best and brightest up-and-coming international artists to the forefront and offering the opportunity to win prizes that will help them in their burgeoning film careers....
