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“Mutation. It is the key to our evolution. It has enabled us to evolve from a single-celled organism into the dominant species on the planet.” Those are the first words we hear in 2000’sX-Men, the first words spoken in 20th Century Fox’s 12-filmX-Menfranchiseoverall, coming from the G.O.A.T. chrome-domed thespianPatrick Stewartas Professor Charles Xavier. Now, ol' Xavier has always been a telepath but he’s not prone to predicting the future, which makes it all the more impressive how prophetic those first words turned out to be....

Several factors came into play for Sony’sGran Turismo: Based on a True Storyto hit the $50 million mark at the global box office in what is largely being considered its debut weekend. First, the movie opened in key international marketstwo weeks prior to its stateside release, which, if you’d remember, was pushed by a couple of weeks at the last minute.Gran Turismo’s domestic debut wasn’t conventional either; while Sony opened the movie wideon Friday, it held sneak previews for it not only on Thursday, as per the norm, but across two weeks....

It’s been roughly eight months sinceMurder in a Small Townwasrenewed for a sophomore season, which is still in the works with no premiere date yet. While fans await one, the series has made several changes, one of which is expanding the Season 2 cast list. As confirmed back in March, four-time Emmy nomineeMarcia Gay Hardenwas added to Season 2 in a series regular role, joining fan-favoritesRossif SutherlandandKristin Kreuk. Recently, a few more additions have been made, includingFargoandThe Good Doctorstars, with cast details unveiled....

The film community has been abuzz this past week about writer and directorBrian Duffield’s alien invasion shockerNo One Will Save You. It might have gone straight to Hulu (it should have been in theaters), but that didn’t stop it from feeling like a big movie. It works by going against expectations.What seems to be just another horror film about gray-faced aliens attacking Earthis so much more, leading toa great twist endingthat we won’t give away here....

Tashi Duncan (Zendaya) will be trapped in one of the most complicated situations of her life inChallengers, the upcoming drama fromLuca Guadagninoset in the fast-paced world of professional tennis.Amazon MGM Pictureshas released a new featurette from the movie, focusing on the protagonist of the story portrayed by theSpider-Man: No Way Homestar. A dangerous injury might take Tashi away from the courts, but as a new stage of her career begins, she’ll soon realize that life as a former tennis professional might be as unpredictable as the sport she’s been playing during her entire life....

While the films ofNicholas Winding Refnare often divisive among critics and audiences due to their shocking content, his 2011 filmDrivehas been widely acknowledged as one of the best films of the past several decades.Driveproved that Refn wasn’t just a “style over substance” filmmaker, as it was clearly a project in which the technical innovations were justified for the story that was being told. There’s certainly something inherently exciting about the film’s electrifying score and the propulsive action sequences, but at its heart,Driveis a love story that reinventsclassic noirand Western archetypes into a slick modern thriller....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Knock at the Cabin. There is something deceptively brilliant about a goodDave Bautistaperformance. The wrestler-turned-actor was initially most known for his role as Drax in the endless machine ofMarvelmovies, buthe has thankfully since said he is going to leave all this behind. This has ensured, even early in his career, that he has become so much more than one single role. Whether it was when he played a smaller part in the science fiction filmsDuneandBlade Runner: 2049or the apocalyptic seriesSee, he has continued to prove that he has acting chops to spare....

The decade so far has been ruled by amazing new and old horror franchises dominating the box office, but the 2020s have also been a great time for genre toy collectors as there have been many new amazing pieces released based on horror’s most popular characters. This includes NECA’s Saturday morning cartoon inspired line “Toony Terrors” which depicts horror icons as fun animated versions of their killer selves. NECA just unveiled Series 9 of the bloody fun line which includesM3GAN,Vincent Price, Tarman fromTheReturn of the Living Dead, and The Fiend from The Misfits....

Over the course of the past two decades, it’s been proven time and time again that television is more than an equal medium to film. Although films were often treated as superior because of the notion of an “auteur filmmaker,” many acclaimed drama shows have succeeded thanks to the creative control of a singular creator. This is certainly the case for the neo-noir hacker series,Mr. Robot, which was written, produced, and primarily directed bySam Esmail....

Disney+ has announced a brand-new short forThe Simpsonstitled “May the 12th Be With You” in celebration of Mother’s Day. The promotional short will be available to stream on Disney + all over the world on July 22, 2025. The story will follow Marge Simpson (Julie Kavner) as she joins the other moms of Disney+ on “a special holiday outing that turns into an epic galactic adventure filled with heroes, villains, and a surprising old friend....

Editor’s Note: The below contains spoilers for X-Men ‘97 Episode 5. The already impressiveX-Men ’97dramatically raised the stakes in its fifth episode. “Remember It” sees the X-Men and the rest of the mutant community enduring a devastating loss, as the mutant nation ofGenosha is laid siege by an army of Sentinels, including an especially large, three-headed model of the mutant hating robots.The tragedy cost many mutants, including several members of the main X-Men team, their livesand completed the series’ transformation from a nostalgic adventure into a sophisticated drama of the highest quality....

The fifth and final season ofYouhits Netflix on Thursday, with Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) returning to New York City, where the hit psychological thriller series began. Just when Joe seemed to have met his match with Love Quinn (Victoria Pedretti) in Season 3, living a cushy life in California with their son, he just couldn’t leave his stalking and serial-killing ways behind him, starting an affair with Marienne (Tati Gabrielle), their local librarian....

Since its humble beginnings,EvanPetershas been a staple on FX’sAmericanHorrorStory. Dating back to his debut role as Tate Langdon in the first season’s “Murder House,” his performances have only continued to evolve and inspire countless other show regulars to maintain the quality that he brings. Related:‘American Horror Story’: The 9 Scariest Villains, Ranked From Kit Walker in “Asylum” to Austin Sommers in “Red Tide” and everything in-between,American Horror Storyis where Evan Peterssolidified his career as a character actor, leading to definitive roles in shows likeWandaVisionandMare of Easttown....