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July is fast approaching, and fans are in for a ride with two superhero flicks,SupermanandThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsand a trip to time gone by withJurassic World: Rebirth. While most details about the films are tightly under wraps, we finally know the runtime of Marvel’s first family’s first outing. As per the AMC website,the movie is 2 hours 10 minutes long. With its over two-hour runtime,The Fantastic Four: First Stepsis the longest MCU feature sinceGuardians of the Galaxy Vol....

Over the years, Bravo has brought its fanbase more than just a few memorable moments. Fromone-hit-wonder housewiveswho flew too close to the sun toTeresa Giudice’s table flip onThe Real Housewives of New Jerseythat made us collectively say “did that really just happen?” But just a few weeks ago, audiences of the now decade-running seriesVanderpump Ruleswere in for the shock of a lifetime when news broke that long-term coupleAriana MadixandTom Sandovalhad split due to a cheating scandal....

A month on from a core-shaking season finale for Netflix’s serial killer thrillerYouand there is still much to digest. The closing sequences of Season 4 marked a spine-tingling shift in pace, persona, and perspective for audiences who had otherwise spent the past three seasons picturing Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) as more of an anti-hero than a predatory mass murderer. In fact, the events of Season 4’s finale confirmed that Joe should indeed have the words toTaylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” tattooed on his forehead, specifically, “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me....

Biopics have remained a popular genre of cinemathroughout history, bringing attention to true, important stories of real life people that made an impact in some way. The biopics that inspire the most are the ones that focus in on a particularly impactful point in their lives, orinsightfully reframe the narrative.Features likeMalcolm XandLincolnpositioned the lens on key political figures, whilstLa Vie En RoseandWalk The Linedelved into the troubled backstories of famous musicians....

Theater, film, and television, along with culture at large, lost one of few true living legends with the passing ofJames Earl Jones. One of the most recognizable voices in the world, Jones was certainly best known for his basso profondo, thunderous performances inThe Lion Kingand George Lucas’s originalStar Warstrilogy, but his body of work was so much more than that. The Arkabutla, Mississippi native performed for nearly seven decades to astounding acclaim and influence, and he was one of the scarce few performers in history to achieve EGOT status, when taking a lifetime achievement Oscar into account....

Creed IIIcan’t come to the silver screens fast enough and fans only have to wait one more day before it premieres on March 3. This highly anticipated sequel was directed by and starsMichael B. Jordanas the rising boxer Adonis Creed. The premise of the movie essentially depicts old friends becoming enemies, which is a trope very commonly used in film. Despite the trope being not completely new – it’s an age-old topic – it still often attracts a lot of viewers....

Cinema is often considered timeless, but some films, even classics, don’t age as gracefully as one might hope. While feted on release, they now come across as heavy-handed, insensitive, cringe-worthy, or downright offensive. Many of them were well-intentioned, simply a product of the attitudes of their time rather than any mean-spiritedness on the filmmakers' part. Still, these dated elements make it harder to enjoy the movies, and can be a little jarring when one isn’t expecting them....

Audiences love it when movies fit into more than one genre, as seen in the case of action comedy movies likeThe Fall GuyandJackpot!Action and comedy make for an intoxicating cocktail, as hilarious antics and scenes serve as the perfect equalizer to high-stakes thrills and intense fight scenes. But in the sea of action comedy films, there are a handful of picks that stand out because they are genuinely thrilling,complete with expertly choreographed combat, impressive stunts, and a nail-biting plot that will keep viewers holding their breath....

Dark fantasy is a genre that is loved, although not particularly new. Films likeThe Dark Crystalhave been around for over 40 years and still come as the most classic dark fantasy flicks. However, the “dark” in the genre is more of an allusion to the overall style and not to the content. Dark fantasy movies usually include visuals that are intentionally creepy or disturbing but can remain light-hearted overall. Of course, this isn’t always the case....

9-1-1Season 8 is less than a month away and promises to be a good one. As is tradition with the series, new seasons feature a multi-episode emergency arc. While announcingthe premiere datefor the upcoming season,a bee-related emergency was teased. A new video unveils the emergency’s full scale and tees up the danger. The new nightmare for Los Angeles is small yet big at the same time. A swarm of bees descends on the city, and the outcome will not be sweet....

With directorMark WatersHe’s All Thatarriving on Netflix tomorrow, I recently spoke withAddison RaeandTanner Buchananabout their reimagining of 1999’sShe’s All That. During the interview they talked about what people would be surprised to learn about the making ofHe’s All That, why filming the Gatsby party scene was a challenge, and how long it took them to geek out with their director aboutMean Girls. In addition, he talked about their favorite movies, posting on Instagram, their favorite karaoke song, what they collect,Cobra KaiSeason 4....

When it comes to contemporary American auteurs, there are few who have as wild and incendiary a career asTony Kaye. Known for iconic music videos from artists likeJohnny Cash,Roger Waters, andRed Hot Chili Peppers, Kaye broke through in a major way with 1998’sAmerican History X, a provocative film about a reformed neo-Nazi played byEdward Norton. However, Kaye quite infamouslyclashedwith New Line Cinema and Norton about the final cut of the film, punching walls and putting out virulent trade ads to prove his point....

If you’re anArrowwatcher, there’s one thing you know beyond a shadow of a doubt about Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell): before he returned to the mainland to save his city, he spent five years on a hellish island with only one goal: survive. By the end of Season 5, that goal will have been achieved, Oliver will escape from Lian Yu, and the flashback narrative will catch up to the events of Season 1....