Thanks to "The Power of the Dog" and its surprisingly strong showing at this year's Oscars (to a certain extent, at least), the work of Jane Campion has reached viewers on a much larger scale, despite decades of quietly impressive work throughout several of her films that came be … | Continue reading
Once upon a time, the Marvel Cinematic Universe could have been very different, with Zooey Deschanel almost playing The Wasp in "The Avengers," Asa Butterfield as Spider-Man, and an Avengers team led by none other than Tom Cruise as Iron Man. Cruise, of course, actually got appr … | Continue reading
Sometimes, a movie that does not at all seem like the beginning of a franchise manages to kick off a franchise anyway. Such was the case with director Denis Villeneuve's 2015 action/thriller "Sicario," which went on to become one of the most acclaimed films of that year, though i … | Continue reading
As much affection as longtime Trekkies have for this particular franchise, most would readily admit that the mere existence of a new "Star Trek" series doesn't necessarily guarantee a must-watch event. For every "Deep Space Nine" or "Lower Decks," there are large swaths of shows … | Continue reading
"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" has blown the Marvel Cinematic Universe wide open. Whereas "Loki" revealed the complexity of the multiverse and the origins of branching timelines and "Spider-Man: No Way Home" showcased multiversal chaos coming to the Earth-616 we kn … | Continue reading
David Fincher has proven time and again he is happy to work on projects that have to do with murder. He seems most happy when they are particularly unique or deranged (think serial killers or wild crimes of passion). He's known for directing the popular Netflix show "Mindhunter," … | Continue reading
There's no need to turn in your cinephile card if you haven't seen David Cronenberg's 1970 sci-fi horror film "Crimes of the Future." Most people haven't (myself included), much less even heard of it before they found out the director's next movie has the same title. The former i … | Continue reading
Mark Hamill has been the source of many a delightful "Star Wars" anecdote. He's been dropping little tidbits in interviews for years. Like the time Harrison Ford vented anger on his character's beloved starship the Millennium Falcon. But the actor's often hilarious and enlighteni … | Continue reading
Fresh off winning a BAFTA for "Help" in the Leading Actress category, Jodie Comer is already moving on to her next big project, in which things are about to get extremely apocalyptic. Comer is set to play the role of a mother navigating the end of the world in the upcoming femini … | Continue reading
When we first meet Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) at the beginning of "Gran Torino," he isn't a very nice man. We might forgive his crankiness a little because he is mourning the recent loss of his wife of 50 years, but then we also get the sense that the worst aspects of his per … | Continue reading
In the two decades from 2002 to 2022, Daniel Day-Lewis has only appeared in half a dozen films, beginning with "Gangs of New York" and ending with "Phantom Thread," which was preceded by the announcement of his retirement in 2017. Day-Lewis had already gone into semi-retirement o … | Continue reading
It's been barely a year since the automatic doors came to a close on the NBC workplace sitcom "Superstore," but the show's influence continues to be felt today. Created by Justin Spitzer ("Grounded for Life," "The Office," "American Auto"), "Superstore" follows the lives of the w … | Continue reading
(Warning: the following contains major SPOILERS for "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" and "Fringe.") "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" offered some exciting twists and turns involving parallel worlds and parental longing — not unlike a certain sci-fi TV sh … | Continue reading
From this point forward, there are massive SPOILERS for "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness." Proceed with caution. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has always been filled with references and Easter eggs. But up until relatively recently, the architects of the fan-favorite … | Continue reading
This will contain spoilers for "Star Wars: Brotherhood." Mike Chen came onto the scene of "Star Wars" with a short story in the collection "From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back," celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1980 film. His dream project, though, was a … | Continue reading
This post contains major spoilers. So you've just watched "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" and found yourself won-over by its overt horror slant. You can mostly thank director Sam Raimi for that, as he's been one of the genre's eminent filmmakers ever since he burst … | 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
Anne Lister (Suranne Jones) has always been a chaotic force of nature, but in the second season of "Gentleman Jack," it almost feels like she's going out of her way to be as reckless as possible where both love and business are concerned. You would think that starting her life wi … | Continue reading
Prime Video's "Outer Range," starring Josh Brolin, is set in the fictional town of Wabang, Wyoming, but the series was shot down in Las Vegas, New Mexico, which has a much smaller population than the one in Nevada. New Mexico's Las Vegas could even pass for a small town, and in f … | Continue reading
"Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan," the Prime Video series starring John Krasinski, will reportedly be ending after four seasons. Only two seasons of "Jack Ryan" have aired thus far, and the last was back in October 2019 before the pandemic hit. In February of that year, the series receive … | Continue reading
If you were wondering where Lalo has been during the last few episodes of "Better Call Saul," we now have an answer: Germany! And no, he's not there for Oktoberfest. Instead, Lalo is still gathering definitive proof that Gus Fring is up to something (beyond the whole "fast food f … | Continue reading
I haven't spent a lot of time really analyzing this thought, but doesn't it feel like the thriller is back? I don't know if it ever entirely left, after all. While genres come in and out of style, it's hard to argue that something as broad as the thriller has completely fallen of … | Continue reading
If you're still watching HBO's "Westworld," get ready to reap what you sow, as the network has just dropped a teaser for season 4, which is due to arrive this summer. Season 3 of "Westworld" premiered in March of 2020, and cards on the table, though I watched it, I would need to … | Continue reading
Hey, do you like being sad? Do you like being sad about books? Do you like being sad about TV adaptations of books? And, this is the last question I promise, but do you also like lowkey bragging about reading a book before it became a TV show? If you answered "yes" to literally a … | Continue reading
The movie may only be a handful of years old but it already feels as though time has been kind to "Blade Runner 2049." The long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott's unquestioned sci-fi classic was released in 2017 and, at the time, the narrative largely seemed to focus on the relativ … | 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: "Cloverfield" Where You Can Stream It: HBO Max The Pitch: As a director, Matt Reeves thrives at making … | Continue reading
Now that Elon Musk has successfully bought Twitter, it seems like a great time to talk about the trope of the "genius" tech bro, and what better way to do that than to discuss director Alex Garland's psychologically thrilling A.I. movie "Ex Machina"? This 2014 hit tells the story … | Continue reading
Horror is a genre known for killing its darlings. However, it still doesn't take away the sting when a beloved horror character bites the dust. In a genre full of carnage and unexpected betrayals, what qualifies as a memorably sad death? For some, it's when a character dies far t … | Continue reading
Finally, some good, quality, prestige television. The hit Netflix competitive TV series based on every elementary school teacher's least favorite game, "Floor is Lava" is back for a second season, baby! Created by Megan McGrath and Irad Eyal and hosted by Rutledge Wood ("Top Gea … | Continue reading
Warning: This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness." "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" finally brings the concept of the multiverse to the MCU after a long lead-up that sort of started in "WandaVision" (until Ralph Bohner ru … | Continue reading
With "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," the conceit of multiple Marvel universes has well and truly arrived. It seemed like a red herring in "Spider-Man: Far From Home." It was the plot engine of "Loki" and last year's Peter Parker-filled smash, "Spider-Man: No Way Ho … | Continue reading
(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
It's not every day that you get into a bar fight with Luke Skywalker, but actor Matt Berry got to participate in this scenario when Mark Hamill guest-starred on an episode of "What We Do in the Shadows." This FX comedy series follows vampires Nandor, Laszlo, Nadja, and Colin Robi … | Continue reading
Prime Video's "Outer Range," starring Josh Brolin, is one of several new mystery-box shows that have premiered in recent months, with Showtime's "Yellowjackets," Apple's "Severance," and Epix's "From" being other examples. The original idea behind the mystery box, a term "Lost" c … | Continue reading
It's been over 30 years since the first of the Nancy Meyers and Steve Martin "Father of the Bride" films debuted and now, just in time for wedding season, HBO Max is giving the beloved rom-com an update. This will be the second remake of Vincente Minnelli's original 1950 film bas … | Continue reading
In the realm of creature features and monster movies, the werewolf flick occupies a unique spot. Typically speaking, monsters are monsters and people are people, but werewolf films feature characters who shift back and forth between human and creature. Not only does that offer ro … | Continue reading
The constantly switching release dates for Marvel TV series and films — from Covid issues and production delays — have caused some continuity issues for the MCU. It was bound to happen. There are so many moving parts this far into a continuing story where everything hinges on eve … | Continue reading
Let's talk Marvel comics and architecture (and no, not the fact that literally any event in the MCU alone would make a number of major cities entirely uninsurable). A number of well known buildings and superhero hideouts have popped up throughout its long history of lore, and qui … | Continue reading
On the May 9, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to have a spoiler-filled discussion about "Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness." Opening Banter: In The News: Ryan: Doctor Strange Kicks Off The … | Continue reading
The end credits are a powerful part of the cinematic viewing experience. As the final images and sounds of a film, the credits serve as an epilogue of sorts that allows the audience to reflect on what they have just seen. The use of a great song can leave a lasting impression on … | Continue reading
(Welcome to ...And More, our no-frills, zero B.S. guide to when and where you can watch upcoming movies and shows, and everything else you could possibly stand to know.) Originally created for YouTube Red, "Cobra Kai" has turned into one of Netflix's most popular shows. The strea … | Continue reading
"Doctor Who" fans met the Fourteenth Doctor over the weekend when actor Ncuti Gatwa was announced as the latest to take up the mantle of the long-running sci-fi series. Gatwa will be the sixth Doctor of the show's modern era, and is the first Black actor to take on the role of th … | Continue reading
"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" has arrived in theaters and despite a very successful opening weekend, it's already proving itself a rather divisive entry in the MCU. This is Marvel we're talking about, so whether you loved or hated the movie, it's already time to s … | Continue reading
Spoilers for "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" follow. The moment it was announced that Disney was planning to add the X-Men to the MCU, and then after the events of "Spider-Man: No Way Home," there was only a matter of time before we saw the first actual mutant in a … | Continue reading
People love to tell you how much they don't care about "Avatar," about how much they thought the movie was bad, about how no one cares about a sequel, about how the movie has no cultural impact. Well, it's been 13 years since it became the highest-grossing film of all time, and c … | Continue reading
Sam Raimi, what a guy. His latest movie, "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," incorporates his horror roots and signature cinematographic style into the massive Marvel blockbustet. But he also blessed us with the Tobey Maguire led "Spider-Man" trilogy, giving us Willam … | Continue reading
The running list of actors who were psychologically impacted by major roles just got its latest member — Dakota Johnson. Johnson isn't known for being a tortured artist or a Method actor, meaning that she draws from her own experiences to deliver a performance. However, this is n … | Continue reading
This month's unofficial "Star Wars Day" has come and gone, leaving behind a whole group of people in its wake who kept saying things like "May the fourth be with you!" or "Revenge of the fifth!" while also attempting to make it seem normal and cool. Needless to say, this was not … | Continue reading