What To Watch Before Seeing Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness

After two years of delays due to a change in directors and COVID-19,Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessis finally set to hit theaters on June 21, 2025. Thefilm is directed by Sam Raimiand stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, Rachael McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Xochitl Gomez. The movie’s plot has been kept hidden for a while, but the basic premise is that Doctor Strange, with the help of old friends and new allies like the multiverse-hopping teenager America Chavez, will traverse the multiverse to face a mysterious new threat....

August 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1445 words · Rebecca Carter MD

Why Willem Dafoe's Performance in Inside Is One to Look Forward To

Isolation is a terrifying concept. Humans are naturally social creatures, and in depriving someone of interacting with others for an extended period, one tends to go a little nutty. No one knows this better thanWillem Dafoe, the lead in the upcoming psychological horror filmInside.As the art thief Nemo, Dafoe will find himself locked inside a New York penthouse with no means of escape, forced to do whatever he can to survive the enclosed space....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 916 words · Cynthia Miller

X2: X-Men United Is Still One of the Best Superhero Movies 15 Years Later

X-Menis largely credited with kicking off the modern superhero movie boom we find ourselves in today. The Marvel Cinematic Universe, which was launched in 2008 withIron Man, certainly took things to another level, along with movies likeThe Dark Knight, but theX-Menfranchise was one of the first to treat this kind of material with some earnestness and prove that there is an audience for such a thing. As much asX-Mendid, the sequelX2: X-Men United, released 15 years ago this week, doubled down and truly showed what comic book movies could potentially be....

August 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1147 words · Christina Castillo

‘Hunger Games’ Star Josh Hutcherson Talks Possible ‘Sunrise on the Reaping' Role

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 10 years since Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence last played the fan-favorite characters Peeta Mellark and Katniss Everdeen, respectively, in 2015’sThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay: Part 2. Seriously, where does the time go? Anyway, since then,The Hunger Gamesmovie franchise has only expanded, spawning two prequels:The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes(2023), which centers on a young President Snow before he rose to power, and now,Sunrise of the Reaping, which will follow a 16-year-old Haymitch as he prepares to fight in the second Quarter Quell....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Paul Hunt

'Daredevil: Born Again's Charlie Cox Would Like To Play Joker in the DCU

Daredevil: Born Againis Charlie Cox’s triumphant return to the role in his own series after years of build-up and two cameo appearances in other Marvel Cinematic Universe projects. Serving as a spiritual continuation to the original three-season series on Netflix, theupcoming Disney+ showpromises all the same levels of brutality and mature thematic content the last show had. However, could he form part of another, superhero-centric cinematic universe? During theDaredevil: Born AgainPanel atFan Expo San Francisco,Cox was asked which DC character he would consider playing....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Priscilla Johnson

'Henry Johnson' Trailer Unveils David Mamet's First Film in More Than a Decade

Check out the trailer for ‘Henry Johnson,’ the first new feature film in over a decade from Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet (whose Glengarry Glen Ross is currently enjoying a hugely successful revival on Broadway). The film is an adaptation of his acclaimed 2023 play of the same name, with the full cast reprising their stage roles on-screen: Evan Jonigkeit (The Night House), Chris Bauer (True Blood), Dominic Hoffman (Suits: LA), and Shia LaBeouf (Megalopolis)....

August 2, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Justin James

25 Best Revenge Movies of All Time, Ranked

Therevenge genreis often one of the most engaging forms of storytelling in cinema. If the story is personal for the main character, it makes it personal for the viewer. Whatever choices are made, for better or worse, they are more easily understood. Most revenge films may be more of an action orthrillervariety, starting with a person with a past and a mission, and will often end happily despite all the destruction and bodies left in the hero’s wake....

August 2, 2025 · 11 min · 2255 words · Christina Hayes

Alien: Covenant Photo Has a Bloody, Battle-Scarred Katherine Waterston

2017 is absolutely jam-packed with sequels to many of Hollywood’s most bankable and beloved franchises, butAlien: Covenantis quickly climbing the ladder and becoming one of the most anticipated movies of the year. We recently got to see the first trailer forRidley Scott’s upcoming installment of theAlien franchise, which promises to be a return-to-form, scary space adventure. Now, a new image ofKatherine Waterston’s character Daniels has been released and falls right in line with the theme of terror forAlien: Covenant....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Emily Sampson

Animated Fantasy 'Ne Zha 2' Surpasses 'Inside Out 2' To Become Biggest Animated Movie of All Time

In an era when Western media dominates the entertainment industry, a Chinese film has just surpassed a new milestone.Ne Zha 2has officially become the highest-grossing animated film of all time, a recordpreviously held byInside Out 2. Following its release in 2024, the Pixar sequel captivated fans with an incredible theatrical experience, with a storyline that resonates with both children and adults and grossed $1.69 billion worldwide.Ne Zha 2, meanwhile, was written and directed by Yu Yang, and is a follow-up to the 2019 filmNe Zha, which was loosely based on Xu Zhonglin’s novelInvestiture of the Gods....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Devin Bishop

Arrow Season 4 Finale Trailer Reveals Darhk's Diabolical Plan

Oliver Queen’s (Stephen Amell) season-long battle with Damen Darhk (Neal McDonough) will finally come to an end with theArrowSeason 4 finaleSchism, which is set to air on Wednesday, May 25. Following the photos from this season finale released last week, The CW has debuted an extended trailer, which offers new footage from Olly’s ultimate showdown with this powerful villain, who has plans to “cleanse” humanity on a global scale. This trailer reveals that Damien has nuclear missiles aimed at every major city in the world, and it’s up to Oliver and his team to stop him....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Eric Mcdonald

Atom Is Confirmed for Zack Snyder's Justice League, Who Else Can We Expect?

The Snyder Cut ofJustice Leaguehas an official new name:Zack Snyder’s Justice League. The movie whose existence had been teased for three years is finally coming to HBO Max as a four-hour special next year. In a recent interview, Snyder spoke about his happiness over finally getting to make the version ofJustice Leaguehe had always wanted to, and briefly referenced the characters that will be added to the narrative of the movie, including a certain Lord of Apokolips....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Fred Smith

Best '90s Comedy Movies, Ranked

The ’90s was a fruitful period in the film industry, whether it was the wide range of vigilante cop movies,romantic comedy movies, or straight-up comedy movies. Indeed, when it comes to comedy, actors such as Jim Carrey, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, and Martin Lawrence have become so signature of the genre, certainly due totheir ’90s classicslikeGhost,The Truman Show,Flubber,Blue Stream, and many more. Although some of the movies that we have considered for this list would certainlynot work if released today— due in large part to their clichéd, over-the-top humor or, in some cases, the outdated views on the world — there’s no denying these comedy movies deserve to be given the title of iconic classics that have shaped the industry during their time....

August 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1513 words · Kelly Shaffer

Best 90s Nickelodeon Cartoons, Ranked

Some things in life are undeniable, and one of those things is that the children who grew up during the ’90s enjoyed great productions ofboth TV series and cartoons. Productions that, beyond their special effects or animation quality, were entertaining, had a strong message, and told unique stories that entertained the audience. The shows you grow up with undoubtedly leave their mark, not only on you, but also on all those who shared your generation....

August 2, 2025 · 9 min · 1852 words · Edward Lewis