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Showtime’sShamelesshad plenty of romances that were offensive, weird, or gross, butthe show’s biggest romantic misstep was a couple that was just blandand generic. Ian Gallagher (Cameron Monaghan) and Trevor’s (Elliot Fletcher) relationship first blossomed in Season 7 before continuing to Season 8 — which is still largely regarded as one of the show’s weakest installments. After the initial episodes that revolved around Ian learning what it’s like to be with a trans man, the show’s writers seemed to have no idea what else to do with the couple....

We could spend an entire lifespan studying history and still be surprised by some of the random things that happened around the world. That’s what makesSmiling Georgia(Gimiliani Sakartvelo) immediately stand apart from other documentaries as the story of an election campaign that led to the mass removal of voters' teeth is just too uncanny to be ignored. And yet, the strangeness of its theme is not the best part ofLuka Beradze’s movie through which the filmmaker explores how any particular human experience has something universal about it....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ The infamous and dystopian sci-fi franchise has returned years after the end of Katniss Everdeen’s (Jennifer Lawrence) story with a prequel,The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, which illuminates the history of the horrific gladiatorial competition known as the Hunger Games. “Horrific” really is the opportune word here, as the titular competition that the blockbuster franchise is named after is inhumane at best and terrifying at worst....

Of all thecreatures in the fantastical realm of Middle-earth, hobbits are easily the most unassuming. Short of stature and kind of heart, hobbits are peaceful folk who live simple pastoral lives. Hobbits love to eat (up to six meals a day), drink and be merry (or Pippin). But strange and dangerous times darken doorways even in the Shire and propel hobbits on adventures worthy of legend. These tales have been adapted many timessinceJ....

Challengersisn’t a typical sport romantic drama. Often, a sports drama with romantic plots falls into the cheesy comedy category, or the film focuses so much on the sport that it’s almost unbearable to watch for people who aren’t into athletics. However,Challengersbreaks these recurring plot devices. The movie is about tennis, but it’s also about relationships on and off the court. A solid cast, led bythe talented trio of Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist, lush cinematography, and solid direction by Luca Guadagino create an intense and intimate viewing experience....

In today’s entertainment industry, everything is a franchise. Every movie or TV show is ripe for sequels, spin-offs, and, perhaps the hardest to pull off, prequels. In the last few years, prequels have become all the rage, filling in the gaps in the stories we know and love. RELATED:7 Prequels That Are Actually Great Movies What makes a prequel hard is that you have to tell a story in a way that justifies its existence....

There’s something poetic aboutExtract—a comedy about midlife malaise and corporate absurdity—quietly becoming a streaming hit 16 years after its release.Mike Judge’s2009 follow-up toOffice Spacewas a box office underperformer at the time, grossing just $10.8 million. But now, in one of the year’s more unexpected developments, it’s rocketed to the #1 spot on Paramount+, where audiences are finally discovering its weird, wonderful brilliance. The film starsJason Batemanas Joel Reynold, the weary owner of a flavor extract plant who is tempted into a series of bad decisions—starting with hiring a gigolo to seduce his wife (played byKristen Wiig) so he can pursue a con-woman employee (Mila Kunis)....

But what was going on inside the heart and brain of Mr. Mickey Mouse himself? Even the most hardcore Disney-heads won’t know all of these facts about Uncle Walt. He acted out the entirety of Snow White himself Making the first feature-length animated movie was a huge undertaking, andWalt DisneyknewSnow White and the Seven Dwarfswas going to be a tough sell. So, to convince his team it was even possible, he gathered everyone around and performed some one-man theatre....

AMC Theaters will not be opening in the U.S. in July as planned. The theater chain announced today that, while it previously intended to open the majority of its locations at the end of July, it will now reopen in “mid-to-late August.” The decision is not a surprising one. Movie theaters are not allowed to reopen in some major U.S. cities as coronavirus cases surge, and the chains were not willing to reopen until they had some new films to entice audiences back....

2017 was a wonderful year at the movies in so many ways. There was no shortage of outstanding performances, masterful direction, unforgettable characters, and much more. Trying to whittle down some of these categories were so incredibly tough they’ve already changed three times—once for my Atlanta Film Critics Circle ballot, once for my SEFCA ballot, and once for this list. It was an embarrassment of riches, and someone could come up with a completely different list and I’d probably be hard-pressed to argue....

Opening in limited release this weekend is writer/directorBrian Helgeland’sLegend.The film featuresTom Hardyco-starring with himself as real-life twin gangstersRonaldandReginald Kray, who ruled London’s criminal underworld in the 1950s and 60s.Legendfollows the Krays on their quest for power in the London crime scene, with a little help from the American mafia, as British authorities hunt them down. Meanwhile, Reggie, the more stable of the two, also has to attempt to manage his unhinged brother while maintaining his marriage....

It’s official, Gotham’s most terrifying aquatic bird nicknamed villain is getting his own spinoff series courtesy of HBO Max. That’s right, The Penguin is about to have his day in the sun. Following the massive success ofThe Batman’s opening weekend, the streaming platform ordered up a straight-to-series call forThe Penguin(working title). StarringColin Farrell, who took on the role of the villain otherwise known as Oswald Cobblepot inThe Batman, the new show plans to tell more of the story behind this tortured soul....

This weekend,Michael B. Jordanheads to Studio 8H for hisSaturday Night Livehosting debut. Ahead of his episode, Jordan stopped byThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonto talk a bit aboutSNL, hisBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreverappearance, andCreed III. The upcoming sequel brings viewers back to the boxing ring, and it also marks Jordan’s directorial debut. During the interview, he shares a bit about his experience directing and acting in the same movie. Directing comes with its share of challenges, but one of the biggest for Jordan was directing while acting during many of the boxing scenes....