On the May 11, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by editor Ariel Fisher to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the "Avatar: The Way of Water" trailer, "A Simple Favor" getting a sequel, the possibility of "The Guest 2," a "Never Let Me … | Continue reading
"Jurassic Park" is one of the greatest modern films, a movie that changed blockbusters and special effects forever. It is also a film that has never been matched by its franchise, though it did try pulling crazier and crazier stunts to try and surpass it, from a T-Rex loose in Sa … | Continue reading
(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 Movie: "Funny Face" Where You Can Stream It: Prime Video, Hoopla, Pluto TV The Pitch: Photographer Dick Avery … | Continue reading
Joaquin Phoenix has a reputation for being socially uncomfortable. The "Joker" star often has rocky starts with co-stars and is famously resistant to interviews and press, often breaking the fourth wall and asking the interviewers questions like, "how long does this go on for?" ( … | Continue reading
Tom Cruise as Superior Iron Man? That's what everyone thought would happen when "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" revealed its first official trailer. A glimpse of several multiversal characters gave fans hope –- that we would finally see Tom Cruise suit up as a versi … | Continue reading
This post contains spoilers for "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness." The Marvel Cinematic Universe, for better or worse, finally has its Mister Fantastic. After years of dueling fan wishes and campaigns, John Krasinski (of "The Office" and "A Quiet Place") has emerged v … | Continue reading
"Slow cinema" isn't so much a movement as it is a style. As the name implies, Slow cinema is characterized by long, extended shots, often without music or dialogue, wherein the camera rests, simply observing for minutes at a time. Perhaps it will be a slow tracking shot of a mudd … | Continue reading
Guilt, suspicion, and paranoia are key elements in the upcoming psychological thriller "Mothers' Instinct," which flashes back to the idyllic suburbs of the 1960s. Manicured lawns and happy-go-lucky nuclear families aren't enough to keep the darkness away in this tale, which sees … | Continue reading
While Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, and other classic heroes that were created decades ago remain atop the A-list in Marvel's pantheon of characters, the great thing about mainstream comics is the opportunity for new characters to emerge as fan favorites. Such was the case when Kam … | Continue reading
Many strange things are afoot in Jordan Peele's 2019 horror film "Us." The film's opening scenes are a collage of seemingly unconnected nightmare images: A vintage TV set plays footage of the 1986 nationwide fundraiser Hands Across America. A wall of rabbits in cages. A carnival … | Continue reading
Chevy Chase and Dan Harmon had a twisted creative relationship on the set of "Community." Chase, an "SNL" Weekend Update veteran and star of '80s comedy classics like "Caddy Shack" and "Fletch," earned a reputation for being a bit of a diva on the set of Harmon's ensemble sit-com … | Continue reading
It's been apparent for quite some time that in the aftermath of "Avengers: Endgame" the multiverse was going to be the next big thing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Even though it didn't truly reveal itself in "Spider-Man: Far From Home," a movie released mere months after "En … | Continue reading
Stephanie Hsu deserves everything good in this world. I could have just stopped there, but here's some exciting news about her next project. Hsu will be reuniting with "Everything Everywhere All At Once" co-stars Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan in the upcoming Disney+ series, "Amer … | Continue reading
Most actors would rather forget their first movies, whether due to the type of film they appeared in or their work within them. Yet, some have the good fortune to not only give an excellent performance the first time out of the gate, but deliver it inside a movie that becomes eno … | Continue reading
Here's some unexpected news: Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively are re-teaming with director Paul Feig to star in a sequel to their 2018 crime comedy-thriller "A Simple Favor." Per a report from Deadline, the film is being backed as a joint venture by Lionsgate and Amazon Studios, wi … | Continue reading
Okay, you know what? I take it back. Maybe April Fool's Day isn't as bad as I've always thought it was. It's still a lowest common denominator "holiday" that only people with the absolute worst senses of humor get a kick out of, mind you, but at least it apparently has its advant … | Continue reading
It's important to remember that George Carlin was not on your side. There is a tendency to mythologize Carlin — one of the best and most important figures in the history of standup comedy — as some sort of prophet for the New Age, and in 2022 it doesn't take too much digging to … | Continue reading
in Hollywood, there exists a somewhat self-fulfilling prophecy that creeps up on a handful of actors over the decades, especially those that step into the shoes of an instantly iconic character that is commercially successful and capable of launching franchises and spin-offs. The … | Continue reading
It's time for high-intensity aerobics once again, as Rose Byrne is back as the feisty Sheila Rubin in a brand new trailer for season 2 of "Physical." The Apple TV+ show took the dark comedy route with a story set in 1980s San Diego, wherein Sheila, who battles with her inner demo … | Continue reading
In a world absolutely obsessed with spoilers, both creators and audiences are increasingly getting creative when it comes to avoiding them. For viewers who are hoping to avoid having things spoiled for major movies or TV shows, it can be about staying off of social media, muting … | Continue reading
Every Michael Bay scene is an action scene. In the auteur director's subtlety-free universe, you-know-what is always getting real. No one pauses to reflect. Self-discovery is a kinetic choice. Bay became one of Hollywood's hottest action directors by staging everything from car c … | Continue reading
In my younger days, I did a little bit of acting, both in school and some community theater. Whenever I got a part, the very first thing I wanted to do was learn my lines. I wanted to be able to walk into a rehearsal room and know everything I needed to say backwards and forwards … | Continue reading
Steven Moffat's take on "The Time Traveler's Wife" has been a long time coming, as fans of his "Doctor Who"-era know all too well. The story served as inspiration for his award-winning episode "The Girl in the Fireplace," and shades of the main romance would later appear in chara … | Continue reading
If you were to ask horror fans to list their favorite movie theater experiences in the last five years, a number of them would probably point to 2017's "A Quiet Place" as a memorable highlight. Directed by and also starring John Krasinski, the very premise of the sci-fi horror fi … | Continue reading
When we think of Hollywood, our brain conjures images of gussied-up celebrities and crowded red carpets. It's not our fault. For us everyday folk, Tinseltown is another planet and celebs are its native species, whose weaknesses include paparazzi cameras and designer clothes. We c … | Continue reading
New David Cronenberg movies don't come around very often, making each one into a kind of event for those on his particular wavelength. Rising from the ether every so often like some kind of profoundly disturbed Godzilla, the filmmaker seems to take a unique pleasure out of altern … | Continue reading
While the decade-long run of NBC's "Law & Order" has been furthered with a season 22 renewal, the procedural drama's spin-off show, "Law & Order: Organized Crime" is slated to return for season 3 (via Variety). "Organized Crime" focuses on Elliot Stabler as played by Christopher … | Continue reading
Director David Fincher's first feature, "Alien 3," was, by all accounts, a massive disappointment. Not only did it encounter a litany of production problems, but the film wasn't well-received critically (it currently holds a 46% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes), even if it was … | Continue reading
Everyone loves a good underdog story. "The Karate Kid" is as best as it gets. In the 2010 film, Jaden Smith's Dre Parker has his life upended when he moves to China with his mom (Taraji P. Henson), finding himself in a stranger's land. Dre doesn't speak any Mandarin. He gets pick … | Continue reading
Never doubt James Cameron. That is generally good life advice. The Oscar-winning director has time and time again defied expectations and delivered huge successes with his films. From "The Abyss," to "Aliens," "Terminator 2: Judgement Day," "Titanic" and, of course, the first "Av … | Continue reading
Several actors have played Bruce Wayne/Batman, Peter Parker/Spider-Man, and Clark Kent/Superman on the big screen. However, there's been only one Logan/Wolverine. Hugh Jackman played the iconic mutant in the "X-Men" franchise for almost two decades. While many of his co-stars wer … | Continue reading
It wasn't his first feature film, but "Memento" was the movie that brought Christopher Nolan to prominence. The thriller was built around a protagonist attempting to get revenge for his dead wife, despite also suffering from anterograde amnesia. His short-term memory loss combine … | Continue reading
"Superman & Lois" on the CW is always playing fast and loose with the Superman mythos. The opening of the series sees Clark Kent and Lois Lane moving back to Smallville to take over the Kent family farm. In the show, they have two grown sons, Jonathan and Jordan, while the only s … | Continue reading
Dads and uncles worldwide, rejoice! One of television's most successful and longest-running shows to ever hit cable apparently still has some juice to wring out of it, over three decades later. Not even 12 years of remaining off the airwaves after its cancellation could put a nai … | Continue reading
Following the success of the three "Lord of the Rings" movies, director Peter Jackson was granted the power in Hollywood to make whatever film he wanted. Jackson immediately cashed in his chips on a remake of "King Kong" that would expand one of his favorite movies into a massive … | Continue reading
Pandas in anime are ripe for cuteness, comedy, and just plain bizarreness. Just look at the currently running manga and anime "Jujutsu Kaisen," where a large, talking anthropomorphic panda, casually combatting cursed spirits alongside human warriors, remains unexplained to the po … | Continue reading
There are many things that make "Superman & Lois" special, from the show's attempt to capture the visuals of big-budgeted superhero films to displaying the Kryptonian hero's status as a beacon of hope in a world that needs it. The CW series is a new chapter in the mythos of the s … | Continue reading
Good news: "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero" is coming to theaters this summer, courtesy of a worldwide theatrical release by Crunchyroll. As per a recent press release, "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero" is the latest film in the "Dragon Ball" franchise, with the first "Dragon Ball S … | Continue reading
One of my favorite things about "Star Wars: A New Hope" is that the hero's journey by Luke Skywalker is not all that different from Mark Hamill's. If you fly through Hamill's early filmography, you'll see mostly random television appearances, and then there it is, like a moon app … | Continue reading
Remember "The Omen" prequel we talked about way back in 2016? Well, it's risen from the dead and it has a brand new director attached to boot. Maybe it will really happen or maybe it will once again fall into the Hollywood tarpit and circulate from one wealthy and important perso … | Continue reading
If you go wild over the animation in movies like "Your Name," "Paprika," and "Spirited Away," then I highly recommend you 1) Immediately scroll down to the trailer in this article and 2) Start blocking out your July weekends. I write all of this because "The Deer King" is hitting … | Continue reading
A fun idea: Columbia Pictures ought to announce a remake of Harold Ramis' 1993 comedy "Groundhog Day." In press releases, the studio should boast that they will have returning legacy characters from the original. In fact, the press releases should read, most of the original cast … | Continue reading
Warning: abandon all hope (of seeing "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" unspoiled) ye who enter here. Even with its messy script, "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" manages plenty of memorable moments. The goriest and most gothic Marvel movie yet, there's al … | Continue reading
Nearly every Hollywood success story also has a Hollywood rejection story. Before Tom Holland was Spider-Man, he bombed an audition for the role of Finn in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." Before Tom Hiddleston became a star, he tried out for Orlando Bloom's part in "Pirates of th … | Continue reading
(The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fan-made productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.) In … | Continue reading
"Aren't you a little old to be playing a kid?" This question is spoken by a young woman to Bruce McCulloch, reprising one of his many recurring characters from "The Kids in the Hall," named Gavin. When the show premiered in the late 1980s, and served as a Canadian sibling of sort … | Continue reading
This article contains massive SPOILERS for "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness." Proceed with caution. Part of the fun of seeing a Marvel movie is the tease of what comes next. But thanks to "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," the possibilities are nearly infi … | Continue reading
While it hasn't exactly been four score and seven years since we last heard about it, we do have a new update on "Manhunt," the upcoming Apple TV+ show about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Based on the book "Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase For Lincoln's Killer" by Jame … | Continue reading