Headshot Review: Iko Uwais Action Film Misses the Mark

[NOTE: This is a re-post of our review from the Toronto International Film Festival;Headshotopens in limited release this weekend] The Raidis a high bar to set for action movies, but since it’s my only frame of reference for Indonesian action cinema, it is, for better or worse, the standard I set for similar movies. However, it’s not too much of an unfair comparison when it comes toHeadshot, a movie co-directed byTimo Tjahjanto, who co-directed theV/H/S/2short “Safe Haven” withRaiddirectorGareth Evans, and starringRaidlead actorIko Uwais....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Michael Perez

Hey Arnold The Jungle Movie Trailer Is Adventurous, Romantic

Nickelodeon has unveiled the first trailer forHey Arnold! The Jungle Movie. While it’s definitely a nice boost of nostalgia, despite noticeable updates to the voice cast and animation style, the trailer falls into the all-too-common trap of giving away far, far too much of the story. Keep that in mind before taking the plunge. Co-written and executive produced by the TV series’ original creatorCraig Bartlett,Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Moviewill answer the question of what happened to Arnold’s parents....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Erin Nelson

How Do AirPods Work: A Look At Apple’s Wireless Earbuds

AirPods, designed by Apple, are a popular advancement in personal audio technology that provide wireless audio experiences to users around the world. They connect to devices through Bluetooth and offer a convenient, cable-free listening experience. Known for their simple design and ease of use, AirPods are accessible to a wide range of users. Setting up AirPods involves a few easy steps. Users can pair them with Apple devices almost instantly by opening the AirPods case close to the device and following on-screen instructions....

August 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1517 words · Michelle Bridges

How to Watch Encanto: Is Disney's New Animated Movie Streaming on Disney+?

Get read for a vibrant, magical, and musical adventure inEncanto. Walt Disney Animation Studios' 60th feature film takes a journey to Colombia, where we meet “extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto.” All of the Madrigals have unique magical gifts except Mirabel (Stephanie Beatriz), but when the magic of Encanto falls into danger, Mirabel discovers she might just be her family’s last hope....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Joseph Smith

If You Miss 'Game of Thrones,' Watch This Dark, Gripping Drama With the Same Amount of Courtly Suspense

There’s palace intrigue, and then there’sMarco Polo— a show where every side-eye in the Khan’s court is as weaponized as they come. It definitely did not get nearly enough hype, but the show slowly created a world where power changes hands in whispers, and political survival depends on who you’re standing behind… or interring. Set in the Mongol Empire at the height of Kublai Khan’s (Benedict Wong) power, the show drops Italian traveler Marco (Lorenzo Richelmy) right into the midst of a powder keg....

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1069 words · Krista Hoffman

Invite Hugh Grant Into Your Home as ‘Heretic’ Arrives on Digital

Here’s the scenario. You’ve carried your bike up a massive set of stairs all to get to the front door of a man who wants to know more about your religion - Mormonism. By the time you get to his front step, a thunderstorm is rolling in. He invites you inside - it’sHugh Grant, btw - and joins you for a rousing conversation about religion. But, as time moves on, the conversation gets a little uncomfortable and weird, and before you know it, you’re in a separate room where he’s telling you about different world religions andcomparing them to songs and board games....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Abigail Owens

Jonathan Majors Is Light as a Feather in Striking New 'Creed III' Images

From day one it was clearCreed IIIwould need to see Adonis “Donnie” Creed (Michael B. Jordan) go head-to-head with the opponent of the century to successfully build on the franchise thus far andJonathan Majorswas undoubtedly the perfect man for the job. Majors took audiences for the ride of a lifetime as “Diamond Dame” Anderson, Donnie’s former childhood best friend fresh out of prison and thirsty for someone to pay for his lost years....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Thomas Freeman

Julie Chrisley Has a Surprise Visitor in Prison

Chrisley Knows Beststar,Julie Chrisleyrecently hadsomeone very special visit her in jail.Asthe reality starserves hersentence for fraud and tax evasion, her daughter,Savannah Chrisleyis making sure that shedoesn’t feel cut off from the world. Recently, Savannah Chrisley took her boyfriend,Robert Shiverto visit her mom for the first time. And while it was a strange experience for her, she knew this was a majorstep forward in their relationship. In the July 16, 2025 episode of her podcastUnlocked, Savannah Chrisley sat down with her boyfriend to talk about his interaction with Julie Chrisley....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Madison Sanchez

Kin Featurette Delves into the Sci-Fi Film's Sound Design

I think there are a lot of people who work on movies that don’t get enough credit. While we all like to focus on the director and actors, how much do you really know about what the sound designer does on a film, and the various ways they bring the story to life using only sound effects? Which brings me to this cool featurette we get to premiere today for the sound design on the sci-fi thriller,Kin....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Benjamin Perkins

MacGyver Remake Series From James Wan Headed to CBS

And god said, “Let there be remakes.” That’s how it went, right? Because at this point, only an almighty ordinance could justify the amount of remakes, reboots, and revivals that are headed toward our TV sets. The latest in the ever-growing batch is aMacGyverreboot series at CBS fromFurious 8directorJames Wan. THRdescribes the put-pilotMacGyverremake as “a reimagining of the television series of the same name, following a 20-something MacGyver as he gets recruited into a clandestine organization where he uses his knack for solving problems in unconventional ways to help prevent disasters from happening....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Robert Martin

Matt Damon, John Krasinski Reteam for The King of Oil

After working together onGus Van Sant’s fracking dramaPromised Land,Matt DamonandJohn Krasinskiare re-teaming forThe King of Oil, which will chronicle the true story of disgraced billionaire businessmanMarc Rich. Joe ShrapnelandAnna Waterhousewill adaptDaniel Ammann’s biographyThe King of Oil: The Secret Lives of Marc Rich, which Universal optioned on behalf of Krasinski’s company Sunday Night Productions. At this point, Krasinski is simply attached to produce alongside his Sunday Night partnerAllyson Seeger, as well asVincent SieberandUri Singer, the latter of whom first optioned the book before partnering with Sunday Night....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Cynthia Hinton

Nokia’s 2025 Phone Lineup: Rugged Builds, 5G Value, and a Nostalgic Farewell

Nokia, under the stewardship of HMD Global, continues to walk a unique path in the mobile industry—balancing rugged, no-nonsense smartphones with iconic feature phones that harken back to simpler times. As we move through 2025, Nokia’s current lineup offers compelling options for durability enthusiasts, budget-conscious 5G adopters, and fans of retro tech. With HMD gradually transitioning to its own brand, this may be one of the last fully Nokia-branded generations of smartphones....

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1133 words · Alex Lynch

Our Biggest Unanswered Questions After 'Castlevania: Nocturne'

Editor’s Note: The following contains full spoilers for Season 1 of Castlevania: Nocturne. The gothic world of Netflix’sCastlevaniais filled with all sorts of intricate lore and memorable characters for fans of both the shows and video games to explore.Castlevania: Nocturne, the sequel series to the originalCastlevania, expands this universe even further. However, as exciting as it is, Season 1 ofNocturneleaves viewers hanging with several significant unanswered questions.Season 2 has already been confirmed, but until then, fans have been speculating about how the world ofCastlevaniahas changed since Trevor Belmont(Richard Armitage) and his friends last saved it....

August 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1000 words · Tony Fields