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James Ivoryhas long specialized inBritish period dramas, successfully adapting works by esteemed English writers likeE.M. ForsterandKazuo Ishiguro. His directorial debut,ARoom With A View(1985) –– starringJulian Sandsas the free-spirited George Emerson andHelena Bonham Carteras the bourgeois but passionate Lucy Honeychurch –– is both a stellar adaptation of Forster’s 1908 novel and one of the greatest romantic films of all time. Sands, who disappeared while hiking in the San Bernardino Mountains in January, and whosebody was sadly found this week, emerged from the film as one of Britain’s most iconic male actors, charming viewers on both sides of the Atlantic with his brooding but sympathetic portrayal of a young Englishman at loose ends in a foreign country....

The idea of aJumanjiremake isn’t exactly the easiest pill to swallow. Film buffs aren’t usually eager for a remake (unless you look at something likeThe Golden CompassorThe Last Air Bender, properties that deserve second chances), but news of this comes not two years afterRobin Williamstragically passed away. Even though he may be one of the biggest hype men on the Internet,Dwayne Johnsonpromises the remake will honor the late actor. In anInstagrampost, Johnson, who has a starring role in the remake, wrote in part:...

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersforThe Last of Us: Part II. For more of our coverage, be sure to check out ourspoiler-free review, ourbeginner’s tips & tricks here, thelist of trophies, and afull-on spoiler rundown here, including ourending explainer.] Here are just some of the 1-star reviews forThe Last of Us: Part IIthat arrived on IMDb the very day the Naughty Dog sequel became available: This game destroyed everything what the first game made so great....

The sun-kissed beaches and crystal blue waters of the California coast might make Palos Verdes seem picture perfect, but for Medina (Maika Monroe), it’s the place where her seemingly happy family falls apart. InThe Tribes of Palos Verdes, directed byBrendanandEmmett Malloy, Medina’s mother (Jennifer Garner) spirals into an emotional free-fall as her marriage disintegrates and her twin brother (Cody Fern) turns to drugs while Medina must find her own inner strength, just to survive it all....

Today, we’re pleased to bring you an exclusive clip from the upcoming thrillerMojave. Written and directed byWilliam Monahan, the Oscar-winning screenwriter behindThe Departed, the film is a cat-and-mouse game between a violent artist, Thomas (Garrett Hedlund) who has an encounter in the desert with Jack (Oscar Isaac), a homicidal drifter, who holds a dark secret over Thomas’ head. In this clip, you can see that Jack has come to call on Thomas, and I like the look of the film....

InFBISeason 7, Episode 4, “Doubted,” a new team member joins the New York Field Office.Sydney Ortiz (Lisette Olivera) is a BAU profilerwho seeks the help of Jubal’s (Jeremy Sisto) team when her sister is the victim of an attempted kidnapping. This sends her and the entire team on a hunt for a sexual offender who leaves no evidence behind him. The logline for the November 12 episode teases this case, while a new sneak peek previews the new agent who will be paired with Scola (John Boyd) for several episodes....

More sequels are underway according to recent news, including a follow-up to theTimothée Chalamet-led prequel,Wonka. Aside from headlines about anticipated installments in the works, there were also a few trailers that came out in the last couple of days that have turned up the excitement for upcoming releases.Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt is about to embark on an even more challenging mission inthe eighth movie of theMission Impossiblefranchiseand the trailer already gives us a glimpse of all the impressive stunts the actor will do next....

In 2019, news broke of “Operation Varsity Blues”, a Justice Department investigation that uncovered how wealthy families used the services ofRick Singerto exploit weaknesses in the college admissions process to get their kids into prestigious colleges and universities. While it was nice to delight in a bunch of rich parents being forced to do perp walks,Chris Smith’s documentaryOperation Varsity Blueswisely goes beyond rich people doing what rich people do—using their wealth to game the system to acquire more status symbols—to ask tougher questions about how this system even functions in the first place....

Let’s be honest, this year’s Oscars are weird. The films that are nominated are worthy to be sure, and despite everything 2020 turned outsome really terrific movies, but there’s a strange “oh that’s still happening?” quality to the Academy Awards this year. One reason is because the season was extended so significantly – usually the Oscars are in February or March, this year they’re almost nearly in May. And another is, despite the fact that the majority of the Best Picture nominees are readily available on demand or on a streaming service, it feels like the general public has seen very few of them....

Paul Thomas Anderson’s highly anticipated new filmPhantom Threadwasfinallyrevealed last week witha debut trailer, and now the filmmaker is ready to shed a little light on what audiences can expect from the new drama. Set in the couture world of 1950s London, the film starsDaniel Day-Lewisas a renowned dressmaker whose life is upended by the arrival of a young, strong-willed woman named Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes his lover. Secrecy surrounded the film throughout production, and while the trailer teases a character-driven period drama, in a new interview withEWAnderson seems to suggest he took strong inspiration from theAlfred HitchcockclassicRebecca:...

There are many bright spots in the 1999 blockbusterThe Mummy.Brendan Fraser’s enthusiasm, creative effects, and crazy death scenes allhelp to update Universal’s classic propertyfrom a shambling memory to a real force. But perhaps the most beloved character in the film (alongside Fraser’s Indiana Jones-like Rick O’Connell) is the smart and beautiful Evelyn (Rachel Weisz). A librarian and Egyptologist, Evelyn is the heart ofThe Mummy,softening the adventure-hardened Rick and getting to the bottom of an ancient mystery....

Before he was a Fishman,Doug Jonesperformed the space-surfin' subtitle character of 2007’s much malignedFantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Performing the actual dialogue for the Herald of Galactus, however, wasLaurence Fishburne, a recent addition to the MCU proper who will make his debut inAnt-Man and the Wasp. The Marvel Comics character is still well and truly owned by 20th Century Fox, despite the fact that Fox and Disney are in the midst of merger negotiations....

Peacockhas a pretty robust library of stuff —especially TV shows. The NBCUniversal streaming service certainly plays hosts to some of the best NBC shows ever made (it’s the exclusive home ofThe Office) and some exciting originals, but they’ve also got a really nice lineup of TV shows from other networks as well. And if you’re looking for some help whittling down what to watch or are just simply curious what the best shows on Peacock are, we’re here with a handy guide to point you towards the cream of the crop....