"Zack Snyder's Justice League" probably had the most turbulent production history out of any comic book film from the past decade. The alternate cut of 2017's "Justice League" is now infamous for the campaign surrounding its release, with fervent fans demanding that director Zack … | Continue reading
Here's a brand new trailer for the upcoming Netflix docuseries, "Clusterf***: Woodstock '99," which attempts to look into what exactly went wrong during the Woodstock music festival in 1999. The title of the docuseries is apt for many reasons: although the festival was supposed t … | Continue reading
The awards pedigree of Ingrid Bergman can never be understated. Nominated for seven acting Academy Awards, she won three for "Gaslight" in 1944, for "Anastasia" in 1956, and for "Murder on the Orient Express" in 1974. She also won two Emmys for her work in TV movies in 1960 and i … | Continue reading
Austin Powers movies are known for their extreme kitsch, and while it's hard to get away from the bright, unapologetic camp, the contrast between Beyonce's performance as Foxxy Cleopatra and her carefully curated modern persona is always a little bit shocking. Foxxy Cleopatra mak … | Continue reading
Be afraid, be very afraid! Alien invasions in film might be on the verge of a comeback thanks to the upcoming sci-fi horror "Nope," and we are all for it. Besides, alien invasion movies have a surprisingly long history with the art form, being chock-full of real-world metaphors t … | Continue reading
We're getting to the end of the month, which means another month of turnarounds in the Netflix library of titles. With economic problems looming over the company's blockbuster-making future, and every studio having their own streaming service, old licensing deals are not being re … | Continue reading
A Dungeons & Dragons game is only as good as the party of heroes at the center of the tale. And by extension, a Dungeons & Dragons story is only as good as that ensemble. And when you assemble that party, you want variety: tough warriors at the front, squishy mages at the back, a … | Continue reading
Matt Berry is a comic genius. If you've watched the FX series "What We Do in the Shadows," you already know about the brilliant improv and comic timing of not only Berry but the entire cast. If you haven't, the show is based on the mockumentary film of the same name by Taika Wait … | Continue reading
Netflix better be getting down on its knees and kissing the ground "Stranger Things" walks on because it seems like that show is almost single-handedly holding the top streamer back from falling off the edge of a cliff. According to The BBC, Netflix announced that it beat expecta … | Continue reading
A24 has released the official trailer for the dark comedy "Funny Pages," the directorial debut from Owen Kline. It's the story of a young man named Robert (Daniel Zohlghadri from "Eighth Grade") who loves to draw and wants to get into comics. Of course, his parents don't approve … | 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: "Clue" (1985) Where You Can Stream It: Amazon Prime The Pitch: This classic comedy whodunnit with a sur … | Continue reading
At this point, there are so many A-listers hopping aboard "Star Wars" projects that it's becoming difficult to keep track. Everyone who grew up on the adventures of Luke Skywalker now wants to take their own. Could any of you have foreseen Werner Herzog ("The Mandalorian") or Ben … | Continue reading
With the early reviews for "Nope" looking great so far, and with Jordan Peele's name having already proven to be box office gold, it looks like the film is on track to earn back its production costs and then some. Variety predicted that the film will make $45 to $55 million on it … | Continue reading
I know how you feel. You just walked out of Jordan Peele's "Nope," and as you sort through your take on the filmmaker's latest genre provocation, you find yourself gripped with the desire to pump more Michael Wincott into your movie-mad veins. This is understandable. This is sane … | Continue reading
Whatever you thought of "Thor: Love and Thunder," there is no doubt that the film has director Taika Waititi's stamp all over it. There are exceedingly silly moments, deeply heartfelt ones, and a feeling of improvisation throughout the narrative. If you've seen Waititi's work in … | Continue reading
Goin' down to South Park? Gonna have yourself a time? Well, watch out: In this quiet mountain town, there's a lot to take in. What began as a simple, crude animated Christmas short has become a vast, sprawling franchise that seems likely to keep expanding in unexpected direction … | Continue reading
Buster Keaton was one of the biggest silent film stars in Hollywood. Nicknamed "The Great Stone Face," he was known for his trademark stoicism and expressive physical comedy. His fascinating career sadly fizzled out with the invention of talkies. Keaton was so used to telling his … | Continue reading
The second season of "Brigerton," satisfying as it was, left an understandable void in the hearts of many a Regency romance fan. Granted, we all knew the series was poised to continue — and soon— and we haven't had to wait all that long at all for developments in the forthcoming … | Continue reading
In a recent article in The Hollywood Reporter, writer Devin Grayson and artist J.G. Jones described the insidious battle they had to fight with the lawyers and contract writers at Marvel in order to be paid for the film rights to a character they had created. The character, Yelen … | Continue reading
Watch a "Home Alone" movie, any "Home Alone" movie, and you'll be overwhelmed by the chaos running through the family scenes. Young Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), once abandoned by his crackerjack parents ("It's becoming sort of a McCallister family travel tradition," Mom q … | Continue reading
In the new film "Breaking" (formerly named "892"), John Boyega plays a Marine veteran named Brian Brown-Easley who has been denied disability support from Veterans Affairs. He chooses to enter the Wells Fargo bank in Atlanta with a note saying that he has a bomb. Though he lets m … | Continue reading
After the staggering success of "Get Out" and a strong follow-up with "Us," writer/director Jordan Peele is hoping to continue his winning streak with "Nope." The first teaser for Peele's upcoming sci-fi thriller introduced us to a family of Hollywood horse trainers whose legacy … | Continue reading
Without a doubt, one of the best movies of 2022 has been "Everything Everywhere All At Once." Our own Jacob Hall gave the film a rare 10 out of 10 in his review from SXSW, but no need to take his word for it. After six weeks in theaters, the multiversal film from Daniel Kwan and … | Continue reading
"Breaking Bad" was a true phenomenon. It is one of the rare modern television shows that maintained a consistent level of quality throughout. The show was nearly perfect from its captivating pilot to the devastating series finale, "Felina." Although the ending of the series was e … | Continue reading
It's finally happened. Someone realized the huge meme and viewership potential of watching Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell bring their incredible beards to TV at the same time. According to a press release, the father-son duo will unite on screen in the upcoming untitled Monsterve … | Continue reading
After paying visits to 1970s France, futuristic Japan, and the fictional Eastern European country of Zubrowka circa the 1930s, Wes Anderson is returning to his old stomping grounds in North America for his latest project, "Asteroid City." It's the first movie set in the U.S. from … | Continue reading
"Primal" is back with a bloody bang, bringing more prehistoric mayhem to screens via Adult Swim and HBO Max. The epic story, created and directed by Genndy Tartakovsky ("Samurai Jack," "Star Wars: Clone Wars") continues directly from the season 1 cliffhanger ending — but what act … | Continue reading
Whether you believe that life imitates art — or look at things the other way around — it's clear that we're living through an unprecedentedly imitative time. Media these days is chock full of themes and events that mirror our own to a frightening degree, as the status of once-fun … | Continue reading
Remember "Mortal Kombat?" Not the game, but the blockbuster movie starring a very hot Lewis Tan? The James Wan-produced film, co-written by the co-writer of the upcoming "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," managed to remove the bad taste from the 1995 "Mortal Kombat" out of ma … | Continue reading
Another month, another opportunity for Netflix to fill its platform with more content for you to consume as they frantically hope you aren't unsubscribing from the service. Okay, let's not get too cynical about it. Sure, Netflix is going through some financial issues and looks to … | Continue reading
Mild spoilers for season 4 of "Stranger Things." Some actors cannot pull off an American accent at all. Then there are some, like Joseph Quinn in the fourth season of "Stranger Things," that do it so well that it shocks fans who had no idea where that actor was from. As someone w … | Continue reading
The Jupiter's Claim theme park nestled within the world of "Nope" is one of those film setpieces that instantly feels iconic. Whether it's because of the Wild West-inspired theme or its massive inflatable of owner Ricky "Jupe" Park (Steven Yeun), there's both a distinct charm and … | Continue reading
I have spent the past few months fielding emails and messages from friends, family members, and acquaintances, all asking the same burning question: "Hey, I started watching 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' and I love it. What 'Star Trek' show should I watch next?" The beauty of … | Continue reading
Roger Moore's James Bond might be known for his eccentric take on the British superspy, but the outlandish antics extended far beyond the screen. In fact, the actor's shot at playing Bond was nearly over before it began thanks to an accident that occurred several days before film … | Continue reading
"Game of Thrones" was a juggernaut of a television series, despite its divisive final season. There is no denying the impact it had on the entertainment world, with several other shows trying to replicate its epic storytelling. It would be an easy thing to take the same approach … | Continue reading
I remember exactly where I was when I first heard that Bob Odenkirk had suffered a heart attack while filming the last season of "Better Call Saul," and I presume that other people feel the same way. It was one of those rare moments where seemingly everyone on the internet banded … | Continue reading
Nearly 20 years after "Defying Gravity" quickly became the song du jour for musical theater devotees to audition with (or, if you're more of a Glinda than an Elphaba, "Popular"), the smash-hit Broadway musical "Wicked" is finally headed to the big screen. The film has seen its sh … | Continue reading
Back in October 2015, acclaimed comic book writer Brian K. Vaughn unveiled a new sci-fi mystery comic titled "Paper Girls." Joining forces with artist Cliff Chiang, colorist Matt Wilson, letterer Jared K. Fletcher, and color flatter Dee Cunniffe, the writer behind "Y: The Last Ma … | Continue reading
Keira Knightley looks as though she walked out of a classic novel. She leveraged her swan-like neck, aristocratic pout, and cut-glass jawline for a slate of period piece films that defined her career in the early 2000s. As Lizzie Bennet in 2005's "Pride and Prejudice," she imbued … | Continue reading
"Angel" might be the most underappreciated show in Joss Whedon's entire oeuvre. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" is rightly touted as his greatest achievement (it's my favorite show of all time), but if you ask me, its spin-off deserves more affection than it gets. "Angel" might get le … | Continue reading
"Baby, you're gonna miss that plane." Has there ever been a more perfect way to close a film than the cheeky exchange in Richard Linklater's "Before Sunset"? Without context, those six lines of dialogue might not mean much. But within the world of the film, and of Linklater's "B … | Continue reading
Hundreds of years before the fate of the Seven Kingdoms rested on the shoulders of Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Tyrion Lannister, and the rest of the major players on "Game of Thrones," the realm found itself ruled by the unchallenged might and iron fist of the Targaryen dynasty … | Continue reading
While we might be living in a post-"Oscars So White" world, old habits die hard (especially the bad ones), and there are still plenty of movies and TV shows where the majority of the cast is white for no good reason. Alternatively, there are films and series where the sheer white … | Continue reading
Social media is complicated. Places like Twitter, while occasionally positive, seem to be so deeply rooted in negativity and arguing that before you know it you've been doomscrolling for hours, absorbing so many pieces of heartbreaking information that it feels like there's no ho … | Continue reading
Jordan Peele's creepy, funny, wildly enjoyable sci-fi mystery pic "Nope" opens with a quote from the Bible: "I will cast abominable filth upon you, make you vile, and make you a spectacle." That final word, spectacle, is the key to the puzzle Peele is assembling here. For all its … | Continue reading
Tom Hanks is known as "America's Dad" and "Mr. Nice Guy'" among many other monikers that denote that he is solid, dependable, trustworthy, and generally a safe bet at the box office. However, he's been through many phases in his long career, and there are probably more weird, ris … | Continue reading
Warning: Major spoilers ahead for "Thor: Love and Thunder." Taika Waititi's "Thor: Love and Thunder" balances varying tones in its overarching storyline — it is the tale of Thor (Chris Hemsworth) trying to turn a new leaf but facing a terrifying threat, but it is also a buddy com … | Continue reading
50 years ago, a game-changing film made its world premiere in Baltimore. It was the tale of a criminal family struggling to save their legacy from their covetous rivals, and audiences were shocked by execution-style violence and the surprise appearance of a severed animal head. N … | Continue reading