‘You might not think it from the near complete lack of love from the Academy over the decades, but horror movies have always been home to some of the most exciting and gutsy performances in film. Sure, the nymphettes and dudebros of 80s slashers weren’t often throwing down the gauntlet of cinematic acting, but From the days of Hammer Horror and Universal Monsters, through the bracing nightmares of the 1970s, and so on, horror has always been a home to demanding, thrilling roles for performers....

For many, there is no filmmaker more influential or iconic thanSteven Spielberg. Arisk-taker and visionary, Spielberg has been a force of nature and a huge part of thezeitgeist of movies ever sinceJaws. However, the world’s greatest filmmaker has another creator in mind when it comes to what he deems the greatest American movie of all time:Francis Ford Coppola’sThe Godfather. Still considered one of the greatest screen accomplishmentsof all time, Spielberg absolutely has a point....

It’s official:Peter Parker’s newest threadsare turning heads. Following a teaser yesterday,Tom Hollandtook to social media today to give fans a full look at his brand-new Spider-Man suit — and the response has been pure web-slinging euphoria. The fresh design, crafted for Marvel Studios’ upcomingSpider-Man: Brand New Day, combines classic elements with modern updates, and fans have wasted no time showering it with superlatives. One Redditor gushed, “The suit looks fantastic.” Another added, “One could say it looks spectacular,” while others chimed in with comments like “Superior,” “Ultimate,” “Sensational,” and — perhaps the most fitting — “Amazing....

“Females are strong as hell!” If the opening theme to Netflix’sUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidtwasn’t stuck in your head before reading this, it surely is now. And why wouldn’t it be? The series' opening, as well as its countless other original songs and musical moments, is the brainchild of composerJeff Richmond, the musical genius behind the catchy and often bonkers earworms from otherTina Fey- andRobert Carlock- created projects like30 RockandMr. Mayor(“Werewolf Bar Mitzvah,“anyone?...

The most recent episode ofWatchmen, “This Extraordinary Being,” went deep into the early days of vigilantism in America as experienced by a young Will Reeves (played byJovan Adepo) and seen through the eyes of his granddaughter, Angela Abar (ReginaKing). Over the course of the episode, we see the very first vigilante group, the Minutemen, come together through organizer Nelson Gardner, a.k.a. Captain Metropolis (Jake McDorman). While the episode doesn’t show us too much of the Minutemen group, HBO did see fit to give us another look at the team the day after the episode aired....

The one and onlyGiancarlo Espositois stepping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Sidewinder in theupcomingCaptain America: Brave New World. The exciting reveal came straight from the Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con, and it’s safe to say the news was well received.Esposito joined the project during reshoots earlier this year, adding even more star power to the highly anticipated film set to hit theaters in February 2025. Esposito is taking on the role of Sidewinder, aka Seth Voelker, the crafty leader of the Serpent Society....

It says a great deal aboutWestworld’s ambitions that “Chestnut” wasn’t the series premiere. In many ways, the episode introduces us to the adult theme park better. It explains the rules of the world, and gives us some hints that the animatronic marvels may be starting to gain some kind of greater consciousness. It also gives us a chance to sympathize with the guests, something “The Original” seemed to vehemently avoid. It kind of makes you want to watchJurassic Parkagain from the point of view of the dinosaurs, doesn’t it?...

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Sunny Episode 5. So far, in Apple TV+‘sSunny,Suzie (Rashida Jones) has been put through the wringer. Her husband, Masa (Hidetoshi Nishijima), and her young son, Zen (Fares Belkheir), have been declared dead in a plane crash. Her mother-in-law, Noriko (Judy Ongg), criticizes everything she does (including the fact that Suzie isn’t grieving properly), and Masahas gifted her a robotnamed Sunny (voiced byJoanna Sotomura) that she’s initially reluctant to interact with....

It’s been five years sinceFurious 7first sped in theaters back in April 2015. On paper, five years doesn’t seem like such a long time. But in movie years, where things move faster than Dominic Toretto’s 1970 Dodge Charger down an open highway, that’s a long way back in time. A lot can happen in half a decade. When it comes to theFast & Furiousuniverse, five years has helped solidify my firmly-held beliefFurious 7is the peak of this massive action franchise, where it manages to be bombastic and brash without yet being forced to jump the shark, and a perfect presentation of its foundational tenet that family is the most important institution in this life....

WithStar WarsandCaptain America: Civil WarandBatman v Supermanswirling around, 20th Century Fox aims to remain part of the blockbuster conversation with a slew of terrific new character posters for its superhero epicX-Men: Apocalypse. Picking up 10 years after the events ofX-Men: Days of Future Past, the 1983-set film finds the core X-Men scattered across the globe, only to be reunited by the arrival of Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac), perhaps the world’s first mutant....

The works of director Makoto Shinkai have been held in high regard, especially following the announcement of his new film in the works,Suzume no Tojimari. In preparation for the film’s release in 2022, now is the perfect time to look back on his 2016 movie,Your Name, and explore how its themes and characters tie together so well.Your Nameis full of beautiful imagery that both catches the eye and clues the viewer in to hidden themes, using symbolism borrowed from old legends....

The reboot and remake craze has gotten a little out of control, and news of aZoolandersequel initially seemed like it could be a mistake. It’s been a little over 14 years since the original movie, and a lot about the worldZoolandersatirizes has changed dramatically. ButZoolander 2, directed by starBen Stillerand written by Stiller,Justin Theroux,Nicholas Stoller, andJohn Hamburg, seems to be using that to great effect, bringing Blue Steel and really, really, really,ridiculouslygood-looking people back into our world....

The highly anticipated remake of the ’80s classic action movieRoad HousestaringPatrick Swayzehas finally been given a new look asJake Gyllenhaalenters the ring, ready for action. Gyllenhaal will star in the lead role of James Dalton, alongside UFC superstarConor McGregorin an undisclosed role. Prime Video recentlyunveiled a video montagefor its upcoming 2024 movie and TV projects likeRoad House— which has been given a March 2024 release date. This follows news of reports that, despiteRoad Housetesting well with audiences and previous producerJoel Silver’s push for a theatrical release, the studio has opted for a streaming premiere instead....