Prolific directorSteven Soderberghhas already released one film this year that was met with critical acclaim (Presence), and now his second movie of 2025,Black Bag, is yet again being heralded as a masterpiece. Starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender as a pair of legendary intelligence agents, the film follows Fassbender’s character of George Woodhouse as his loyalty to his country and his marriage is put to the test when his wife, Kathryn, is suspected of betraying the nation....

Black Swan, the Academy Award-winningthrillerdirected byDarren Aronofskyand starringNatalie PortmanandMila Kunis, is turning 15 years in 2025, and we’re still unpacking the mind-bending thriller about a ballet dancer spiraling into madness. Aronofsky’s film remains as cryptic as ever, and more than a decade later, the director finds himself answering questions about it. One of them regards the classic rumor that he tried to create spite between Portman and Kunis because they were rivals in the film....

When you think back to the 1980s, there’s a ton of films that invoke a strong sense of nostalgia and whisk us away to simpler times when kids stayed out until the streetlights came on, and social media meant nothing more than passing notes back and forth in the classroom. It was the heyday of great cinema, and perhaps the last real decade that produced bona fide action stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger andSylvester Stallone....

Julian Fellowes' historical drama on HBO Max,The Gilded Age, has captivated viewers since its debut in 2022. The period of its namesake was rife with the same conflicts between old-money families and the nouveau riche who were amassing their fortunes in the booming railroad industry. There could be no greater inspiration for another Fellowes project than a time of rapid industrialization, new money, power struggles, and culture clashes. The Gilded Age With its insight into high society,The Gilded Ageis a compelling, addictive watch....

Like a book, an article, or a movie, a TV show needs a good title to grab the attention of any random viewer. However, coming up with the right words is not always easy. There are thus a few cases of shows that started with weak titles and got poor ratings as a result. The original phrasing didn’t explain what the show was all about, either because it was too brief, too long, or too complicated, turning off fans in the process....

Jules Verne is a household name when discussing classic science fiction authors. He is arguably held in the same regard as his predecessor, Mary Shelley, with her pioneering work,Frankenstein. Among his many classics is the famous title,20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,which tells the story of a French scientist, his assistant, and a whaler as they find themselves aboard the mysterious Captain Nemo’s submarine. Said submarine, the Nautilus, a height of engineering and almost impossibly advanced for its time, takes Nemo and company on a tour of the world’s oceans....

Ava DuVernay’s adaptation ofA Wrinkle in Timeis a colossal disappointment. The classic science fiction novel by Madeleine L’Engle has been turned into a sappy melodrama; utterly devoid of mystery or wonder. DuVernay’s approach to the story is to emphasize its outcast element. The result is a fire hose of gushing positive reinforcement for the bullied, angst ridden protagonist. It reminded me of Al Franken’s famous SNL skit, “Daily Affirmations with Stuart Smalley”; where he sits in front of a mirror saying, “You’re good enough, you’re smart enough, and doggone it, people like me”....

Alien: RomulusdirectorFede Álvarezrecently addressed whether his upcoming film is as suspenseful as Ridley Scott’sAlienor driven by adrenaline-fueled action like James Cameron’sAliens. The latest entry to the Alien saga will put viewers into the harrowing journey as a group of explorers navigates the eerie corridors of an aged space station while confronting an extraterrestrial threat. Speaking withEmpire Magazine, Álvarez dismisses the notion of pittingAlienagainstAliens, considering both as cinematic gems in their own right....

Rey is ready for battle in the latest image fromThe Rise of Skywalker. Lucasfilm released the official picture on social media andStar Warsfans are starting to get excited. We were just treated to some brand-new, albeit brief, footage from the upcoming movie at the D23 Expo a few weeks ago and many are wondering when the second trailer will drop. If the promotional campaign is similar toThe Last Jedi, we should expect some new footage next month, possibly during the World Series again....

HBO joined the likes of Netflix and Hulu when it created its own streaming service: HBO Max. While the streaming service is still comparatively young, HBO itself vastly predates its streaming competitors, and Warner Bros. owns a ton of films which are exclusively on the streaming platform. Combine that with a great deal of many masterpieces from The Criterion Collection, recently released movies, every DC title, and a bevy of TV shows, and HBO Max is a must-have for many....

AMC has announced that the highly acclaimedBreaking Badprequel,Better Call Saul, will return for a fourth season on Monday, August 6th at 9 PM Pacific Time. While this is great news, the announcement also confirms that Jimmy McGill’s brother Chuck, who was played by Michael McKean, is officially dead, following the tragic house fire that ended Season 3 ofBetter Call Saul. The announcement also reveals thatBob Odenkirk’s Jimmy McGillwill start his transformation into the character that was first introduced onBreaking Bad....

Fans were left disappointed after the original run ofBleachwas hastily concluded with the Fullbringer Arc in 2012. While creator Tite Kubo continued the manga series, fans patiently waited, hoping that they would get to see their favorite substitute “Shinigami” (Soul Reaper) animated again. It took almost ten years, but theBleachanime is finally coming back with what is generally considered to be the best arc in the story withBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War....

In an unexpected announcement that has fans very excited, Canadian comedy legends Bob and Doug McKenzie arereunitingfor a one-night only benefit concert that brings together some of the most legendary comedic talents of all-time.Flip Publicityreleased the press release today. “Dave Thomas and the Second City Present an Intimate Evening: Take Off, Eh!. The all-star benefit for Jake Thomas and Spinal Cord Injury Ontario will feature Dave Thomas andRick Moranisreuniting as Bob and Doug Mackenzie in this reunion special....