Moon Knight Composer Hesham Nazih On Scoring The Show's Most Beautiful Moments [Interview]

Warning: spoilers ahead for "Moon Knight." Adventure, fantasy, horror, and romance: Composer Hesham Nazih infuses the score for "Moon Knight" with a wide range of emotions. It all comes to an end in episode 6, "Gods and Monsters," in which Nazih unleashes his biggest track yet (t … | Continue reading


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Men Director Alex Garland Teases His Next War Movie, Calls It 'Pure Surrealism'

The latest Alex Garland-directed film, "Men," is hitting theaters in the U.S. and the U.K. very shortly. The reactions are wildly positive so far, though I'm doing my very best to stay away from any spoilers. If you're doing the same, the simple synopsis is that a young woman (Je … | Continue reading


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The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes Casts Young Coriolanus Snow

When we first met President Coriolanus Snow in "The Hunger Games," he was the tyrannical president of Panem and played by the brilliant Donald Sutherland. Now, the young "Coryo" Snow is heading to the big screen, with the Juilliard School graduate Tom Blyth taking on the role in … | Continue reading


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There Is No Longer Director's Cut Of Men, Alex Garland Says

Spring is here, the weather is finally heating up again, and those of us suffering from a little cabin fever during the dreary winter months can look forward to getting some fresh air again. But the real boon of this time of year, of course, comes from the fact that we're about t … | Continue reading


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Ed Skrein Joins Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon, Taking Over For A Departing Rupert Friend

Zack Snyder's space epic "Rebel Moon" has just added several more actors to its increasingly sprawling cast, including Ed Skrein taking over for Rupert Friend. Deadline reports that Friend is exiting the project due to scheduling conflicts. The project began production last month … | Continue reading


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Superhero Bits: A New Cinematic MultiVersus Trailer, The Spider-Man Villain Named Joe Biden & More

(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through … | Continue reading


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The Daily Stream: Betty Is A Superb Slice Of Skater Girl Life

(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.) The Series: "Betty" Where You Can Stream It: HBO Max The Pitch: A group of young women skate through their adolesc … | Continue reading


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Annihilation's Story Wasn't Why Alex Garland Made It A Movie

Novels have been adapted for the screen for as long as there have been movies. They receive the cinematic treatment for a variety of different reasons. Sometimes, there is a book that is so popular that a movie studio just has to quickly buy up the rights and turn it into a film … | Continue reading


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Underrated Haunting Movies To Watch If You Loved The Conjuring

Whether you love or hate James Wan's "The Conjuring," it's impossible to deny the impact the 2013 film had on horror. Wan fused atmospheric scares with Joseph Bishara's string-filled and spine-tingling score to craft a part-haunted house, part-possession film that jump-scared its … | Continue reading


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Fox Renews Welcome To Flatch, The Cleaning Lady, And All Your Favorite Animated Shows

Fox is the last of the big five networks to wrap up its renewal process for the fall season, and it looks like the network still isn't done quite yet. The fate of several shows still hung in the balance ahead of industry upfronts today, but the network has now announced the renew … | Continue reading


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Michael Bay Delayed His Directorial Debut By Saying No To Steven Spielberg

Prior to his 1995 feature film debut, director Michael Bay helmed multiple notable music videos, including The Divinyls' "I Touch Myself," Meat Loaf's "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)," and Wilson Phillips' "You Won't See Me Cry." He also directed a notable ad in t … | Continue reading


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Here's A First Look At Amblin's HBO Max Animated Series Gremlins: Secrets Of The Mogwai

Well, here's a thing I didn't know I needed, but that I actually need very much. Today, we have our first look at the cast and characters for Warner Bros. Animation and Amblin Television's upcoming HBO Max animated series, "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai." I know, I know. We're … | Continue reading


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The Old Man Trailer: Jeff Bridges Is A Man With A Past, On The Run From The Law

Today we have a new trailer for the upcoming FX series "The Old Man." The series stars some pretty heavy hitters including John Lithgow, Jeff Bridges, and Amy Brenneman, and is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Thomas Perry about a man with a past — you know the … | Continue reading


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The Boys Season 3 Trailer Breakdown: The Boys Aren't Alright

The world's wildest and meanest superhero satire series has returned — "The Boys" are back, baby! The Prime Video series about the crew of vigilante anti-supes who challenge Vought Industries and their superhero squad the Seven, is returning for a third season on June 3, 2022, an … | Continue reading


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The Main Difference Between Re-Animator's R-Rated And Unrated Versions

Stuart Gordon's deliciously deranged "Re-Animator" is a wild ride into the mind of Herbert West, a mad scientist determined to perfect the ability to bring the dead back to life. Based on H.P. Lovecraft's story, "Herbert West: Reanimator," Gordon's first feature film stars a pluc … | Continue reading


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Jennifer Jason Leigh And Ariana DeBose Join Chris Pine's Directorial Debut, Poolman

Chris Pine's directorial debut is shaping up, and the Los Angeles-set film has just added two smajor names to its cast. Variety is reporting that "The Hateful Eight" star Jennifer Jason Leigh is now on board for the film, titled "Poolman." Newly minted Oscar winner Ariana DeBose … | Continue reading


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Doctor Who Casts Heartstopper's Yasmin Finney As 'Rose' For 60th Anniversary

The "Doctor Who" news won't stop coming! Just a day after the long-running BBC series got fans' hearts and minds racing with the news of David Tennant and Catherine Tate's return to the show, a new castmate has just been announced. Yasmin Finney, of "Heartstopper" fame, will be j … | Continue reading


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FOX's New Shows Include Rick And Morty Creator's Krapopolis, Country Music Drama Monarch, Jon Hamm's Grimsburg & More

Did you know there are these things called "network TV shows" that are still being made in the era of Too Much Streaming Content™? It's true! A series like "Young Sheldon" on CBS is not only a thing that I definitely hadn't forgotten exists, it's just about to wrap its fifth seas … | Continue reading


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Scream For Your Lives! In Praise Of The Communal Nature Of Horror

The 1958 film "Macabre" was, in actuality, William Castle's 40th film as a director, but it might be the first that could be considered "a William Castle picture." Prior to "Macabre," Castle was a studio workman, churning out multiple low-budget genre films every year, including … | Continue reading


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Daily Podcast: Doctor Strange Box Office, Pixar's Next Movie & Netflix Going Live

On the May 16, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including "Doctor Strange" box office, Pixar's next movie, and Netflix going live. Opening Banter: The wonders … | Continue reading


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Matthew McConaughey Went Primal Committing To His Reign Of Fire Role

Sometimes, it feels like we are past the era of prototypical action movie stars. Sure, there's Tom Cruise, Dwayne Johnson, Keanu Reeves, Jason Statham, and more, but they seem to appear in fewer movies than stars of the '80s and '90s like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone … | Continue reading


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Yellowstone Season 5 Officially Begins Production

"Yellowstone" fans can buckle up, as a new season is coming their way soon. As per a report by Deadline, the production process for "Yellowstone"  season 5 has already commenced in Montana. The upcoming installment will have 14 episodes, making it the longest season to date; this … | Continue reading


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Everything We Know So Far About Hirokazu Kore-Eda's Broker

Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda is returning to Cannes Film Festival with a follow-up to his 2018 Palme d'Or winner "Shoplifters." His 2022 entry, "Broker," will be the Japanese director's first Korean-language film. "Broker" features a number of big names in Korean filmmakin … | Continue reading


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The Staircase Went To The Real Crime Scene To Create Its Sets

As a culture, we've always been obsessed with true crime. Back in 1970, the public devoured every grizzly detail of the Manson murders, right down to the bloody writing on the walls, and the whole case became a spectacle. America couldn't tear its eyes away from the weirdo cult l … | Continue reading


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Uncle Buck Was A Playground For John Candy And The Cast

Few actors seemed to have quite as firm a grasp on John Hughes' approach to comedy as John Candy. The treasured Canadian funnyman could handle slapstick and sentiment with equal grace, which was the key to so many of Hughes' movies as a writer, director, and producer. It's this s … | Continue reading


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Dax And Worf's Romance Didn't Have To Be Forced For Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

One of the best things about "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" is the show's dedication to complex interpersonal relationships on board the space station. Throughout the series, there were a number of great pairings as different crew members realized that their friendships or work par … | Continue reading


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Ferris Bueller's Day Off's Signature Ferrari Wasn't As Real As You Might Think

I've never been much of a car person. I don't even know what brand our family runaround is; to me it's just a red thing with four wheels and some seats inside. I don't even have a driver's license, and I always start looking for an excuse to leave a conversation when other guys s … | Continue reading


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Jerrod Carmichael Was Careful With How He Handled On The Count Of Three's Heavy Themes

When you think Jerrod Carmichael, you think comedy. The stand-up comic and prolific TV performer is known for "The Carmichael Show," "Comedy Bang! Bang!," the "Neighbors" films, and his recent "Saturday Night Live" appearance and special "Rothaniel." Lately the increasingly proli … | Continue reading


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Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers Early Buzz: Roger Rabbit Gets A Worthy Successor

Disney+, as a streaming service, has largely been good as a nostalgia machine that runs on gigantic franchises. And, to be fair, that strategy is working quite well as the service has gained a ton of subscribers in just over two years. At times, this can be a bit exhausting but, … | Continue reading


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Doctor Strange 2 Reigns Supreme At The Box Office, Firestarter Flames Out

This was one of those weekends at the box office where everything seemed pre-determined on some level. "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" was absolutely going to come out on top following its gigantic opening the previous weekend. "Firestarter" never stood a chance and … | Continue reading


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For All Mankind Season 3 Trailer: The Alternate History Space Race Heads To Mars

What if Russia beat the U.S. to the moon back in the 1960s? What if, in turn, that pivotal moment led to the Cold War heating up to the point of militarizing NASA in the 1980s and the threat of all-out nuclear disaster spilling over into space? And to keep this ripple in the time … | Continue reading


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The Man Who Fell To Earth Creators Alex Kurtzman And Jenny Lumet On Optimism And Episode 4 [Interview]

Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet is a writing partnership that makes sense. When interviewing the writing and producing duo, they're joking around and completing each other's sentences. Now, the longtime collaborators and friends have created Showtime's "The Man Who Fell to Earth," … | Continue reading


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The Boys Season 3 Trailer: The Boys Are Back In Town

America's most messed-up superheroes will be back for another round this June, now with added Jenson Ackles. Ahead of its third season premiere, Prime Video's uber-violent series "The Boys" has unleashed a new trailer that promises the Seven are just as twisted as ever. It also f … | Continue reading


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Night Sky Review: Sissy Spacek And J.K. Simmons Shine In Stunning New Sci-Fi Series

Despite the tsunami of content over the last few years, it's rare to find a new, original television series that delivers right out of the gate. And yet, Amazon Studios' "Night Sky" achieves just that, surpassing all expectations for a humble, surprisingly heartfelt show. The eig … | Continue reading


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Everything Everywhere All At Once Is On Track To Become A24's Highest Domestic Grosser

Who says small indie films can't flourish in theaters alongside their mega-blockbuster brethren anymore? Well, okay, the last decade-plus of box office analysis would overwhelmingly point to that disappointing conclusion, but maybe this latest box office update can serve as one m … | Continue reading


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Netflix Geeked Week Trailer Features New Looks At Sandman, The Gray Man, And More

I feel like Netflix is doing the real-life equivalent of Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen) from "The Naked Gun" standing in front of a blazing building and telling a group of horrified onlookers, "Nothing to see here! Please disperse!" After losing billions of dollars in stock value, … | Continue reading


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The Troma Movie That Brought The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Crew Together

There are movies so flawless in their construction that they appear to have been born, not made. Then there's "The Toxic Avenger." Released in 1984 by indie studio Troma, the film was a rickety mess compared to its Hollywood competition. But that's exactly what the studio set out … | Continue reading


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The Insane Transformation Of Dave Bautista Into Beast Rabban In Dune

Ever since former pro wrestler Dave Bautista started acting in 2006, his roles have been scrutinized by fans. While he had trouble being seen as a serious actor, Bautista took the risk and it paid off when his acting career skyrocketed after he was cast as Drax the Destroyer in M … | Continue reading


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Elemental First Look: See The Concept Art From The New Pixar Film Directed By The Good Dinosaur's Peter Sohn

Fresh off the delightful joys of last month's "Turning Red" and with next month's "Lightyear" ahead of us, Pixar is already gearing up for their next high-concept animated film on the docket. Nobody needs a rundown of the studio's prolific success over the decades (though if that … | Continue reading


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Bridgerton Season 3 Switches Things Up, Will Make The Penelope-Colin Romance The Focus

After two seasons of false hopes and emotional turmoil, here's finally some good news for Polin shippers. Season 3 of "Bridgerton" will exclusively focus on Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin's (Luke Newton) love story — this has been confirmed by Coughlan herself at Netflix's … | Continue reading


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Revisiting Attack Of The Clones 20 Years Later: A Mess, But One Ahead Of Its Time

There is a cycle to anything related to "Star Wars," wherein a new project is initially met with excitement, makes a ton of money, then is hated for years until it is reappraised by fans and loved again. The prequel trilogy was once reviled as a childhood ruiner, but is now hugel … | Continue reading


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Ridley Scott Carefully Avoided Answering Blade Runner's Biggest Replicant Question

In the decades after it was released, "Blade Runner" was dissected by fans and critics alike. People poured over its grim vision of the future, enraptured by the sci-fi glimpse it gave of a 2019 Los Angeles that was unlike anything anyone had ever seen. But it wasn't just the fil … | Continue reading


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Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 May Set Sail With Margot Robbie In The Lead

What will we do with a drunken franchise? It's the question Disney has been wrestling with since 2017's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" became both the franchise's worst-reviewed and lowest-grossing film in the U.S. to date. (It was only saved by a strong turno … | Continue reading


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All Of Us Are Dead Mysteries That Will Haunt Us Until Season 2

Warning: Spoilers ahead! If you haven't watched the show, check out our introductory article "All Of Us Are Dead Is The New Squid Game, Hitting The #1 Spot On U.S. Netflix" Getting through everyday life in high school is harrowing enough, but the teenagers of Hyosan High School a … | Continue reading


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Clint Eastwood Had An Unusual Commitment To Unforgiven's Script

When a big-name Hollywood director first optioned David Webb Peoples' script for "Unforgiven," Peoples was not so far removed from his work co-writing another classic film, "Blade Runner." Yet "Blade Runner" came out in the summer of 1982 and "Unforgiven" would not ride into thea … | Continue reading


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Brian And Charles Trailer: A Charming Story About An Inventor And His Makeshift Robot

After premiering virtually at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, the delightfully charming indie comedy "Brian and Charles" is coming to theaters this summer. Marking the directorial debut of Jim Archer, the film from writers David Earl and Chris Hayward (both also starring in the … | Continue reading


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Prey Teaser: The Hunt Is On In Dan Trachtenberg's Predator Prequel

2016's "10 Cloverfield Lane" still stands tall as one of the best and most thrilling original horror movies to grace the silver screen in the last decade or so, a feat that only becomes even more impressive when considering it was director Dan Trachtenberg's feature film debut. T … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

Fox Cancels Pivoting And Our Kind Of People After One Season Each

The cancellations, they keep a-coming. Like ABC's "Queens" and "Promised Land," Fox's "Pivoting" boasts a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but that was not enough to save it or its network cousin, "Our Kind of People," from meeting the same fate as those two shows. Deadline report … | Continue reading


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