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Despite being best known for his comical side roles in films likeHot Tub Time MachineandSex Drive,Clark Dukewent in a much different directionwith his directorial debutArkansas, a neo-noir dark comedy released in early 2020. If Duke’s acting credits were mostly within the “gross out” comedy genre, thenArkansasfelt like a deliberate throwback to the style of quirky crime comedies helmed byJoelandEthan Coenthat were popular in the 1990s. Duke certainly succeeded in revitalizing an antiquated genre that had mostly been brought to life on dramatic television within the past decade....

If you’ve been following the development of theWorld of Warcraftmovie over the years, you know that it took quite some time before Universal felt confident enough to give the film a greenlight. Even someone as talented asSam Raimihad trouble finding a way to adapt the game that pleased both fans and non-gamers alike, and ultimately, with more than a little persistence, it wasMoonandSource CodefilmmakerDuncan Jonesthat was given the keys to theWorld of Warcraftfranchise....

When it comes to iconic characters from the canon of modern comics, you can’t do much better than Doctor Manhattan, aka Jon Osterman, the bright blue man-god created inAlan Moore,Dave GibbonsandJohn Higgins' seminal comic seriesWatchmen. The most powerful being in existence, Doctor Manhattan can grow himself to gigantic sizes, explode ahuman beings on command, experiences all of time at once, and spent the last two decades on Mars. Or so we thought....

On Sunday night, legendary horror directorWes Cravenpassed away at the age of 76. It’s a huge loss to the film community, a devastating loss to the genre community, and a loss that feels personal to a lot of us – even those of us who never met the man. But that’s the kind of filmmaker Craven was. He made seminal films. Films that felt personal. Film’s that are so ingrained in our cultural makeup they feel a part of us....

Whoopi Goldbergtrades the comfortable confines ofThe Viewfor the dusty trails of the Wild West in the first image fromOutlaw Posse.Mario Van Peebleswrote, directed, and stars in the upcoming Western from the Highland Film Group.Varietyhas the first look at the film, which is currently being shopped to distributors. Set in the still-untamed Wild West of 1908,Outlaw Possefocuses on cowboy Chief (Van Peebles), who assembles a posse of misfits and outcasts to reclaim a hoard of stolen gold....

In the first public acknowledgment of both the cancelation ofWonder Woman 3and her planned foray into theStar Warsuniverse withRogue Squadron,Patty Jenkinshas issued a lengthy and passionate statement via Twitter explaining her reasons for no longer working on the former, and issuing a cautious, if encouraging update onthe latter.The Wraporiginally reported that Jenkins hadwalked off theWonder Woman 3project of her own accord, and the report stated this has to do with the fact that the filmmaker’s vision for the third entry in the film series didn’t match those of Warner Bros....

After showrunnersAshley LyleandBart Nickersonspoke toVariety, some key details have been revealed about season 2 ofYellowjackets, a psychological survival thriller series from Showtime. The showrunners revealed that production on the upcoming season should start to begin this summer, setting it up for a probable early 2023 release.YellowjacketsSeason 1 ended abruptly, with one of the major players dying of exposure in the icy landscape in the 1996 timeline, and the girls really having to think about their survival more than ever before....

At the very end ofKillers of the Flower Moon, we are treated to a cameo by none other thanMartin Scorsesehimself, when he explains what happened to the characters after the events of the movie. It’s nice to see Scorsese do this, as his partcompletely recontextualizes the whole movie. It’s not the first time he has done this in one of his movies (and hopefully not the last), but his is hardly the only cameo in the movie....

Peter Thomaswas introduced toreality audiencesas the entrepreneurial boyfriend of former supermodelCynthia BaileyonReal Housewives of Atlantain 2010. Although his initial reception was cool due to Cynthia’s family’s suspicion of his motives, fans eventually warmed up to Peter’s Jamaican charm and charisma. Peter’s time on the show was unforgettable as he was very different from most husbands in the franchise and never missed an opportunity to speak his mind. Peter got into squabbles withRHOAQueen OGNene Leakesand was extremely supportive of the other men, ironically including former felon Apollo Nida....

Filming continues on the final season ofStranger Things, but a new image from the upcoming episodes of the hit series has been shared byRoss Duffer. Nancy Wheeler (Natalia Dyer) and Jonathan Byers (Charlie Heaton) have seen their share of monsters over the course of the years, but nothing has prepared them for what they’re going to face in the near future. The image shows the two characters in the back of Steve Harrington’s (Joe Keery) car, as they run away from an unseen threat....

Romance is arguably one of the most beloved genres on television. It is evergreen and has continued to captivate audiences for decades with its timeless appeal. From classic love stories to modern twists, the genre offers a plethora of tropes to explore, each adding its own unique flavor to the narrative. Whether it’s the tumultuous ups and downs that bring enemies closer till they’re hopelessly in love or years of pining that lead to friends becoming soulmates, there’s a trope to suit every palate....

While the first season of1899gave us enough to chew on for a while, there are still manyunanswered questionsfans want to see explored in future seasons. Fortunately, creators and showrunnersJantje FrieseandBaran bo Odarhave a long-term plan for the show, which should end in Season 3. 1899follows the international passengers and crew of the Kerberos, a ship going from Europe to New York in 1899. From the show’s very first episode, it’s clear that not everything is as it seems aboard the Kerberos, and all the people on the ship might be part of some kind of weird experiment....

As is,Bradley Cooper’s directorial debutA Star Is Bornis the current Oscar frontrunner and one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year. But a different, longer cut of the film could be in the works. At 135 minutes,A Star Is Bornis already a long movie, but it’s not the longest version ofA Star Is Born—the restored iteration of the 1954 version runs 176 minutes and the 1976 adaptation is 140 minutes long....