'Evil Dead Rise' Director Lee Cronin Explains How The Marauder Came to Life

[Editor’s Note: This article contains minor and major spoilers forEvil Dead Rise] When it comes toEvil Dead Rise, we discovered early on that directorLee Croninhad pulled at no stops to make this one of the most horrifying entries in theEvil Deadfranchise. Back in mid-March,early reactions to the movietold us that the new installment was chock-full of scary and gnarly moments and demons. In an interview with Collider, Cronin talked about one of those demons: A hideous deadite that’s bound to haunt your dreams for a long while....

July 18, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · Sherry Stout

'Extraction 3' Gets an Update From Joe Russo

Since exiting the MCU with the successful conclusion ofAvengers: Endgame,Joe Russohas been busy with several noteworthy projects, one of which is theExtractionfranchise. The action thriller film based onAnde Parks' graphic novel,Ciudad, has two installments so far, but Joe confirms viaGamesRadar+thatExtraction 3is currently in development. The first two installments of the Netflix movie, directed bySam Hargraveand written by Russo,starsChris Hemsworth,Golshifteh FarahaniandAdam Bessa. Hemsworth plays the lead character, Tyler Rake, a former Australian SASR operator turned black ops mercenary....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Susan Cooke

'Insidious' Franchise Explained: Every Film, Spinoff, and More

Quick Links Dating back to 2010, theInsidiousfranchise has been horrifying and haunting fans with four feature films and a fifth installment coming out July 7. Created byLeigh Whannell, who also wrote films such asSawandDead Silence, the first two films were directed byJames Wan(Malevolent), with the third directed by Whannell and the fourth byAdam Robitel(The Taking of Deborah Logan).Patrick Wilson will direct the latest installment of the franchise. “Insidious,” by definition, means “proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects,” which is precisely the perfect reason to name the franchise, as the demonic entities slowly encroach on the lives of the living throughout each movie....

July 18, 2025 · 13 min · 2687 words · Whitney Drake

'Lost Boys & Fairies' Review: BritBox's New Miniseries Is a Heartfelt but Melodramatic Ode to Parenthood

Family dramas have the power to evoke countless feelings in each of us. They can appeal to our joy, heartache, and even trauma, depending on the story and performances. However,the best TV dramasprovoke something genuineand enduring in all of us through stories of heartbreak, grief, joy, or challenge. Britbox’s upcoming three-part miniseriesLost Boys & Fairies, premiering on March 4, perfectly understands this. The miniseries, created byDaf Jamesand starringSiôn Daniel YoungandFra Fee, centers on a gay couple looking to adopt a child....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1034 words · Sherri Edwards

'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' Images Put Rachel Zegler in Peril

A new era ofThe Hunger Gamesis about to arrive, withFandangoreleasing new images fromThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the new prequel that will take fans into a different time period from the universe they know and love. Decades before Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) changed the world with the revolution she was in charge of, Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) was only a young man with a different point of view from those who ruled over his country....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Samantha Rose

'The Four Seasons' Review: Tina Fey and Steve Carell's Unremarkable Netflix Comedy Is Closer to Motel 6 Than ‘The White Lotus’

Between the success of projects likeThe White LotusandGlass Onion, “rich people going on vacation” seems to be a whole genre that’s emerging nowadays, and it’s not hard to understand why. There’s nothing like the escape that watching beautiful people in beautiful locations provides. On paper, Netflix’sThe Four Seasonsis a recipe for success, showing a group of beloved actors playing in a quartet of stunning locations that range from the beach to a snowy wonderland....

July 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1077 words · Jennifer Wilkins

10 Best Shows That Defined the '90s, Ranked

With peak fashion, sideways ball caps, dry humor, and insane slang,1990stelevision was something else. Shows typicallyrevolved around family, friends, and other relationships, whether dysfunctional or loving, and sometimes had a moralat the end, even if it wasn’t explicitly stated. There were stars people knew and loved, and their characters still define them decades later. FromSarah Michelle Gellartaking on the title role inBuffy the Vampire SlayertoWill SmithinThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, there are some shows that just defined ‘90s television....

July 18, 2025 · 10 min · 2092 words · Michael Garcia

10 Fights in One Piece Changed The Series Forever

One of the longest-running anime and mangaseries of all time,One Piece’s hold on the anime community is nigh unmatched, and a lot of that has to do with its fight scenes. With its creative animation and unique character designs, the series has carved out its place in the medium’s history while also delivering the high-octane action that fans expect from anime. RELATED:Should You Watch ‘One Piece’? With so many episodes and arcs, the show has had its share of battles that have changed manga forever....

July 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1474 words · Lisa Brown

10 Movies With the Best Costume Design, Ranked

Because they often breathe characters into life, set the tone, and help create the identity and visuals of a film, a well-crafted design is a key aspect that must be executed properlywhen making a movie. This is especially true when said movie is specifically set in a certain era or takes place in a world that’s different from ours. Fortunately for viewers who enjoy a deep dive into the narratives they’re witnessing, many great movies count on incredible costume design that helps shape their narratives, set the mood, and fully immerse audiences through their visual storytelling....

July 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1508 words · Laurie Jones

20 Best A24 Films Everyone Should Watch, According to Reddit

Read update With 2022’s high-grossingEverything Everywhere All at Onceas thefirst A24 film to pass $100 millionat the global box office, the beloved production company has proved itself to be extremely successful, continuing to receive worldwide movie enthusiasts' praise. At first, one may think that A24’s movies may not be for everyone. However, the well-known company offers a wide range of different genre films that appeal to diverse audiences. Because it can be hard to figure out where to begin when trying to understand the hype revolving around the film studio, Redditors have lent a helping hand and listed some essentials – these are the best A24 movies worth checking out....

July 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1238 words · Haley Smith

20th Century Women Release Date Puts Drama in Oscar Zone

With today’s announcement thatMartin Scorsese’s impossibly anticipatedSilencewill indeed have a qualifying run in 2016, starting on December 23rd, the Oscar race has officially gotten quite serious. And now,The Playlist’s news that20th Century Women, the latest drama from the talented directorMike Mills, will see a similar limited release on December 25th, Christmas Day, to make the cut-off for the 2016 Oscars, has really thrown the race into a tizzy. The movie is the centerpiece of the current New York Film Festival and will see its premiere in a few weeks, but early Oscar talk has already been suggested for its three female leads -Greta Gerwig,Elle Fanning, andAnnette Bening....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Brian Robertson

American Horror Story 7: Mass Shooting Episode Edited, Ryan Murphy Confirms

There is always a response from the entertainment world after these (increasingly frequent) mass shootings occur in the United States.The Punishercancelled its panelduring New York Comic Con citing sensitivity to the Las Vegas massacre, and there have been rumblings that the upcoming episode ofAmerican Horror Story: Cult, “Mid-Western Assassin” would be heavily edited in regards to a scene revolving around gun violence. There is plenty of precedent here, like the delay of the USA seriesShooterafter shootings in Dallas and Baton Rouge, or theHannibalepisode “Oeuf” being pulled in the wake of Sandy Hook, because its storyline dealt with children killing each other....

July 18, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Anthony Rodriguez

Barack Obama's Favorite Movies of 2019 Include Parasite, Marriage Story

Did you really think we’d enter into a new year without hearing which 2019 movies former President of the United StatesBarack Obamaloved? In the latest installment of what’s quickly becoming a yearly tradition, Obama revealed the list of his favorite 2019 movies and it is packed with audience and awards season favorites, includingParasite,Marriage Story, andThe Irishman. Obama’s tweet on his favorite 2019 movies came on the heels of a tweet earlier in the weekend revealing his favorite books of the year....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Michelle Fowler