Posts

Television drama has never been more compelling, ambitious, and diverse than it is today. Over the years, several memorable dramatic shows have stood out from the bunch for a variety of reasons. Not only do they entertain, but they also provide food for thought, challenge viewers, and linger in their minds long after the credits roll. Thanks to their unique and bold stories, memorable performances, and high production values,these shows have paved the way for cinematic television, fully immersing audiences in their narratives....

Paramount has released the international trailer forMichael Bay’s13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. The film tells the story of the members of a security team tasked with surviving the chaotic events on June 26, 2025 after the attack on the United States embassy in Benghazi, Libya that led to the death of four Americans, among them Ambassador Chris Stevens. The new trailer consists mostly of footage we’ve seen before, although there is some fresh stuff at the end withJohn Krasinski’s character Jack Silva (a pseudonym for one of the special forces soldiers who was really there that day), I’m just wondering if this film will have any impact whatsoever....

Read update There have been a wide variety of impactful and interesting films that have been adapted from DC Comics over the years, from long-running franchises to singular stand-alone stories. With the recent release ofThe Flashin mind, DC Comics and their characters have held a powerful legacy across the medium of film for over half a century’s worth of cinematic feats. While not every DC adaptation has been a critical darling, many of these adaptations have garnered some of the highest respect from critics of their era....

Read update Martin Scorseseneeds no introduction. He’s among the most beloved directors of all time, with a body of work that includes some of the most influential movies ever made. His upcomingKillers of the Flower Moonlooks set to add a new classic to his formidable filmography. What fans might not know is that Scorsese is also an excellent source for movie recommendations. Scorsese frequently shares lists of his favorite new films....

As if existence in this mortal realm wasn’t stressful enough, the trailer for Magnolia Pictures documentaryA Glitch in the Matrixwill ask us, “What if this is all a simulation?” That’s right,A Glitch in the Matrixsincerely ponders and investigates the possibility we are actually, currently living in a kind of computer simulation similar to the one that is foundational toThe Matrixtrilogy. Look, I often want to be likeKeanu Reeves, but this is one time where I really hope we are nothing alike....

Full disclosure: I haven’t checked in with Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg) and his colleagues since early in the second season ofAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.It’s no fault of the show itself, which is pretty entertaining. There’s just too much damn television these days that is far better than “pretty entertaining.” Having now seen the first trailer for the series' upcoming fifth season, however, I might have to play catch-up in the coming weeks....

One thing you can’t say aboutAlien: Covenantis that it didn’t spark conversation. While filmmakerRidley Scott’sPrometheusfollow-up amassed a somewhat divisive response among fans, it certainly posed a lot of fascinating questions for folks to argue over. So it’s a good thing the Blu-ray release ofAlien: Covenantincludes a full audio commentary from Scott, along with plenty of other bonus features that dive deep into the conception and making of the film. Scott’s commentary forCovenantis, somewhat disappointingly, a bit of a mixed bag....

It was another busy week in the world of animation news, so in case you missed any of the stories, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. From new trailers and first-look images, to news of acquisitions, adaptations, and new creations, we take a look at the biggest stories in animation over the last week and bring them all to you in one convenient location. This week saw the debut of the first look at Warner Bros....

Spoilersahead forAnt-Man and the Wasp. Marvel Studios has done a remarkable job bringing decades' worth of Marvel Comics' stories to the big screen in the MCU. They’ve also done solid work at encouraging their young, science-minded fans to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, better known as S.T.E.M., in the real world thanks to theirmovie tie-in challenges. Unfortunately, there has been little cross-over in the MCU between real-world science and that of the mad science found in comic book lore....

Fans of TV’sHannibalseries may advocate forMads Mikkelsen’s portrayal, but when people hear the name Hannibal Lecter, they think of one performance in particular:SirAnthony HopkinsinThe Silence of the Lambs. It was the role that won Hopkins the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor despite his mere16 minutes of screen time. The character’s roots began long before Hopkins' portrayal however, with authorThomas Harrissaid to have been inspired byAlfredo Ballí Treviño, a polite Mexican surgeon-turned-murderer who “could package his victim in a surprisingly small box....

[Update:Click here to watch the full 2-hour Q&A] I’ve got a few questions for you. Did you love Marvel’sAvengers: Infinity War? Are you a fan of directorsJoeandAnthony Russo? Will you be in the Los Angeles area November 28th? And, finally, would you like to seeAvengers: Infinity Warat ArcLight Hollywood in the Cinerama Dome with hundreds of others fans and then participate in an extended Q&A with the Russo Brothers? If you answered yes to these questions I’m about to make you very happy....

We already knewThe Baby-Sitters Clubwould be coming back for Season 2 — but now, we have an official release date! Netflix has confirmed that the second season of the hit teen dramedy series, adapted from the bestselling books byAnn M. Martin, will premiere October 11 with a total of 8 episodes. Alongside the news, a new set of first-look images from the upcoming season have been released, which showcase newbie BSC members Mallory Pike and Jessi Ramsey settling into their club roles and Mary Anne’s blossoming romance with Logan Bruno....

Last night onConan, directorZack Snyderbrought a clip fromBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and claimed that it was new footage. It was pretty much therecent TV spotwe saw: the Batmobile rams Superman, Superman rips the top off, Batman asks “Do you bleed?” before Superman flies away and then follows up with “You will,” because they’re enemies until they inevitably become pals, you see. This clip does add a little bit more Superman, and to be fair it makes the film slightly more intriguing because I want to see what pushes Superman to the point of becoming so domineering....