'The Institute' Review: A Grim Novel Gets a Standard TV Treatment

SomeStephen Kingnovels are so dense that a seriesadaptationmakes more sense than a two-hour film. ForThe Institute, an expansive novel published in 2019 featuring an ensemble of diverse characters, the executive producers behindMr. MercedesandThe Standdid just that. One of the new show’s chiefs, Jack Bender, also EP’d the hit seriesFrom, lending the series a uniqueLost-like vibe that’s palpable across all eight episodes. It drops on yet another streamer, MGM+, on July 13, and features seasoned stars in addition to a fresh young cast....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 954 words · Becky Vargas

12 Best Jodie Foster Films, Ranked

Jodie Fosteris one of the most iconic actresses of her generation; without the movies she starred in, film history would be completely changed. She was born in Los Angeles and was a highly intelligent child. Her mother was a publicist for a film producer who sought to get her children into the industry, and at the age of three, Foster starred in her first commercial for sunscreen. This opened the floodgates into film and television, as she managed to appear in fifty television shows before becoming a regular in Disney films....

June 19, 2025 · 10 min · 2090 words · Matthew Sanford

20 Timeless Romance Movies That Never Get Old

Henry Miller once said, “The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love.” While his quote implies real life and relationships, it’s more resonant when you consider romance as a genre and the human capacity to guzzle down timeless tales of happiness and heartbreak. It’s never enough. Romance movies have been a part of film history for as long as movies have existed....

June 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1601 words · David Lopez

A Man Called Otto: Other Fredrick Backman Novels That Deserve Film Adaptations

Fredrik Backman is a Swedish author who falls into the rare category of writers whose books go on to become international bestsellers and receive big-screen film adaptations, yet the author remains criminally underrated.A Man Called Oveis Backman’s most famous work, journeying through the life and mind of a grouchy old man who can’t bear the weight of living after losing his wife, and just received a brilliant and successful film adaptation,A Man Called Otto, that proves that Backman can be adapted to American audiences....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 971 words · Julia Henry

Affleck Vs Cavill in Latest Batman v Superman Omaze Video

Two weeks ago, Warner Bros.‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justicekicked off their newOmazecampaign, with a humorous video of starHenry Cavillasking a group of kids if they thinkBatmanorSupermanis the better hero. Last week, the campaign continued withBen Afflecksurprising fans on the Warner Bros. tour by offering rides in the iconicBatmobile. With just a few weeks left until the movie hits theaters,Omazehas debuted yet another video, where the two stars continue to take shots at each other, and are even joined byJesse Eisenberg....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Elizabeth Wolfe

American Horror Story Gets Renewed for Season 8 & Season 9 on FX

FX Networks has extended its order ofAmerican Horror Storyfor two additional installments, adding an 8th and 9th year to thepreviously announcedseventh installment, it was announced today byJohn Landgraf, CEO of FX Networks and FX Productions. The Emmy, Golden Globe and AFI Award winning series from co-creatorsRyan MurphyandBrad Falchukwill return to FX in 2017 for the seventh installment. Here’s whatJohn Landgrafhad to say about the renewal in his statement. “American Horror Storylaunched the modern limited series revolution and, as evidenced by the most recent installmentRoanoke, it remains as vital today as whenMurder Housestunned audiences six years ago....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 566 words · Lisa Kaufman

Apple's 'Severance' Season 1 Is Now Free To Stream on Roku Channel

“Partnering with Apple ahead of the highly anticipatedSeveranceseason 2 and being able to create an exclusive fan experience that is available to millions of U.S. households including offering Apple TV+ content outside of the Apple ecosystem, on the Roku Channel for the first time ever is incredibly exciting for us. Part of the magic of the Roku platform is that we can work with our brand partners to create bespoke experiences that our viewers love and achieve our partner’s goals....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Curtis Sanders

Avengers: Endgame and Black Widow Posters Gets a Classic Comic Book Redesign

With the Marvel Cinematic Universe continuing to dominate not only movie theaters and the box office, as well as the pop culture landscape,Avengers: Endgameremains a hot topic of discussion and interest among comic book movie fans. Despite arriving in cinemas a year ago, fans still cannot get enough of new reveals, insights, and takes on the superhero team-up. This new piece of artwork pays homage to the decade long history of theAvengersby transforming theAvengers: Endgameroster into their original comic book appearances....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Sarah Blankenship

Avengers: Endgame Easter Egg Holds Answer to Tony Cracking Time Travel Code

A newAvengers: EndgameEaster Egg reveals how Tony Stark finally cracked time travel. Now that the movie is available both digitally and on Blu-ray, Marvel Cinematic Universe fans have been able to watch it frame by frame. Since the home release, we’ve seen a lot of undiscovered gems that went unnoticed in theaters by most viewers, including how some of the fight scene choreography is pulled from previous MCU installments or even the comic book source material....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Carol Ellis

Back to the Future Fans Pay Tribute to Michael J. Fox on His 60th Birthday

Michael J. Fox has just turned 60 years old, and thousands of fans are paying tribute online. Fox, who announced his retirement from acting last year, first rose to fame by playing popular teenage characters in the 1980s. After breaking out as Alex P. Keaton on the classic sitcomFamily Ties, he landed the iconic role of Marty McFly in theBack to The Futureseries, forever becoming one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Michael Buchanan

Blade Runner 2049 Director Reacts to Bombing at the Box Office

While many were expectingBlade Runner 2049to continue the fall box office hot streak started by New Line Cinema’sITremake, the long-awaited sequel fell way under expectations, opening at just $32.7 million. Through its three-week run, it’s managed to take in just $72 million domestic, although it has performed a bit better overseas with $120.1 million, for a worldwide total of $194.1 million, it’s still considered by many to be abox office bomb....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Jeffrey Carr

Boba Fett's Return in The Mandalorian Season 2 Confirmed by Temuera Morrison's Agency?

The inclusion ofBoba Fettin the upcoming second season of the hit Disney+ seriesThe Mandalorianmay have just been confirmed thanks toStar Warsstar Temuera Morrison’s agency. The Robert Bruce Agency now lists the role of The Fett on the actor’s résumé, confirming the ongoing rumors that Morrison will be slipping on the iconic Mandalorian helmet and resurrecting the beloved bounty hunter. The rumor of Boba Fett’s inclusion in the second season ofThe Mandalorianhas been circulating for some time, withTemuera Morrisontapped to play the role since the beginning....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Lisa Mcdonald

Bond 25 First Official Look at Daniel Craig's Return as 007

Last week we shared a slick behind the scenes video forTrue DetectiveandBeasts of No Nationdirector Cary Fukunaga’s upcomingJames Bond 25. And if that somehow wasn’t enough for you, today we have your first official look at Daniel Craig as James Bond and his classic Aston Martin ride. This photo was provided by the official James Bond account over on Twitter where they tweeted this. “007 starDaniel Craig, director Cary Fukunaga, and the Bond 25 crew were out in the sunshine today shooting across a number of London locations, including Whitehall, where Daniel filmed a scene with a classic Aston Martin V8, first seen in a Bond film in The Living Daylights....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 521 words · Zachary Adams