Why Highlander Is the Perfect Movie to Remake According to Original Star Clancy Brown

Audiences were introduced to the immortal warriors ofHighlanderway back in 1986, and while the franchise has since fizzled out, the first movie remains hugely popular with many excited to see whatJohn Wickdirector Chad Stahelski does with his long-gestating reboot. Well, one fan who cannot wait to revisit the fantastical world ofHighlanderis the original’s villain Clancy Brown. “It seems to me it’s theperfect movie to remake. You look back on it and that stuff is so cheesy that we did....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Lisa Pearson

Why Netflix Took Over the Comedy Central Roasts

Roasts have given us some of the best momentsin insult comedy. You take a well-known celebrity, often with a less-than-stellar public track record, and invite them to endure brutal verbal takedowns from their friends and other big names. It’s everything that viewers love about celebrity culture. WhileComedy Centraldidn’t invent roasts, they certainly popularized the format for a mainstream audience. From 2003 to 2019,Comedy Central hosted 17 roasts brutally mocking Hollywood’s shining stars....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 1027 words · Lisa Fitzgerald

Why Sue Doesn't Look Like Elisabeth in The Substance

French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat’s newest film,The Substance, has been the topic of numerous discussions online for being the most shocking (and disgusting) movie of the year. While it is both surprising and at times gross, the main reason it has gained so much traction is because of the not-so-subtle commentary on society’s unsustainable beauty standards, specifically toward women. The film takes jabs at Hollywood’s obsession with youth and beauty concerning women, but it also talks about society’s unhealthy relationship with women’s youth and beauty....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1129 words · Jessica Harris

X-Men: Apocalypse & Snapchat Team-Up for Ticket Sales

The modern superhero movie was essentially invented in 2000 when Bryan Singer’sX-Mendebuted, and things have never really been the same since. Singer is still at it, and theX-Men franchiseis still going strong, withX-Men: Apocalypseabout to open in North America this weekend. The franchise is still trying to break new ground, but not just in the movie itself. As of today,X-Men: Apocalypsewill be the first film ever to allow people to purchase tickets onSnapChat....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Maria Harper

Zack Snyder Needs a Favor Before He Can Make Rebel Moon 3

TheRebel Moonfranchise, which debuted withRebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Firein 2023, is a long-time passion project for directorZack Snyder. As a result, Snyder fans are hoping the franchise will continue after its second installment,Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver, hits Netflix on April 19. Zack Snyder has recently shared what it will take for Netflix to approve a third film in the series, and it’s surprisingly simple....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · William Thompson

"Everybody Lies" and 19 Other Great Quotes from House M.D

Premiering in 2004, Fox’sHouse M.Dran for an admirable eight seasons, garnering widespread critical acclaim, as well as a dedicated fan base. Centering around the misanthropic, yet brilliant diagnostician, Dr Gregory House, the series explores the day-to-day workings of his department while also delving into this unconventional, but beloved protagonist’s enigmatic psyche. Starring British-born actor Hugh Laurie as the twisted titular character, House lives with both chronic pain and a somewhat superhuman brain....

July 28, 2025 · 8 min · 1565 words · Jacqueline Diaz

10 Movies That Are Better If You Read the Book First

Cinema is an integral part of storytelling, simultaneously allowing experimentation with narratives and visuals. Although it stands at a significant position on its own, film as a medium evolves in great proximity tofilm as a medium evolves in great proximity to literature. The stories expressed through prose eventually find a way to make it on the big screen, whether they be direct adaptations or sources of sole inspiration. Consuming films may be a relatively more straightforward activity than reading a book....

July 28, 2025 · 9 min · 1801 words · Corey Howard Jr.

10 Movies to Watch Next if You Loved Dumb Money

Despite its lackluster box office revenue,Dumb Moneyhas garnered critical acclaim,notably for its depiction of the 2021 GameStop stock scandal. Paul Dano gives the performance of a lifetime as Keith GIll, the financial analyst who shares his insight on the stock market, notably GameStop.Dumb Moneydelivers a riveting, funny, and critical adaptation of Ben Mezrich’s 2021 book,The Antisocial Network, prompting audiences to revisit similar biopics. Here are ten movies to watch if you lovedDumb Money....

July 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1091 words · Tammy Bernard

16 and Pregnant Star Valerie Fairman Dies at 23 from a Drug Overdose

More heartbreaking news to report as 2016 comes to an end. In a year rife withcelebrity deathsfrom all spectrums of entertainment, a beloved member of MTV’s reality family has passed away. Valerie Fairman, best known for starring on the docuseries16 and Pregnant, isdeadat the age of 23. The full details on Fairman’sdeathhave not been released at this time.TMZwas the first to confirm that the young mother died of an apparent drug overdose....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · John Hanna

A24's Marty Supreme Starring Timothée Chalamet Adds Tyler, the Creator

A24’s upcoming sports movie starringTimothée Chalametadds Grammy-winning artistTyler, the Creatorto the star-studded cast.Uncut Gems' Josh Safdie directs the ping pong-based film, which will mark Tyler’s feature film debut as an actor.The rapper-singer adds intrigue to an already exciting project, helmed by a filmmaker that revels in hiring first-time actors in major roles. PerVariety, A24’sMarty Supremeby Josh Safdie addsTyler, the Creatorto the main cast alongside Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow. Written by Safdie and Ronald Bronstein, theunconventional sports moviefollows a fictional version ofprofessional ping pong player Marty Reisman, who started his career as a hustler before becoming a world champion, winning 22 major ping pong titles from 1946 to 2002....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · James Bruce

All of Jennifer Lawrence’s Oscar-Nominated Performances, Ranked

With the help ofThe Hunger Gamesseries and an interesting indie back catalog,Jennifer Lawrencebecame one of the most popular and unique actors working today. Her career began slowly but steadily with roles in small indie movies includingThe Poker HouseandThe Burning Plainalong with a recurring part in the sitcomThe Bill Engvall Show. Things began to change after her breakout performance inWinter’s Bonewhich garnered a lot of attention. In the following year,X-Men: First Classwas released andThe Hunger Gamescame a year later, which cemented her position in pop culture....

July 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1022 words · Nicole Briggs

American Gods Season 2 Trailer Arrives, Premiere Date Revealed

Starz, a Lionsgate company, today released the official trailer for the second season of the epic seriesAmerican Gods, premiering on Sunday, March 10th, 2019 at 8PM ET/PT on STARZ. At almost two full minutes in length, the trailer offers faithful worshipers an extended look at new footage from the upcoming season of the series which is based on Neil Gaiman’s international best-selling novel. So much more has been revealed than we saw in the initialNYCC teaser trailer which was released in October....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Mark Bryan

Armie Hammer Sets Comeback With New Podcast, Armie HammerTime

Disgraced actorArmie Hammeris finally stepping back into the spotlight, with plans to launch a podcast chronicling theCall Me By Your Namestar’s innermost thoughts during his dramatic downfall from fame amid multiple allegations of misconduct and abuse in 2021. Although only one episode has been released so far, it seems that Hammer is already expecting backlash from the project, dubbedThe Armie HammerTime Podcast, as he took to Instagram earlier today to address his prospective critics....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 638 words · Carolyn Wagner