The Times Cameron Diaz Was the Stealth MVP Who Got Overlooked

When we first sawCameron Diazsfilm debut inThe Mask, audiences had a response not unlike that ofJim Carreysgreen-skinned protagonist. Okay, maybe we werent quite so aroused, but our eyes did practically pop out of our sockets. And with good reason. Given her high profile beginning, it might sound weird to describe any Cameron Diaz performance as overlooked. Surely, Diazs character will be evaporated in the light of Roberts smile and the audience would hate her....

January 21, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Christopher Marshall

Will A.I. Controversy Hurt The Brutalist’s Oscars 2025 Chances?

Adrien and Felicitys performances are completely their own, Corbet said in a statement to the press. They worked for months with dialect coach Tanera Marshall to perfect their accents. No English language was changed. This was a manual process, done by our sound team and Respeecher in post-production. That tweet was also seen by over 400,000 users. Just how much AI-enhancement is acceptable in either a performance or a film when evaluating artistic achievement?...

January 21, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Connor Braun

Will LEGO and Twilight Fans Crossover?

The release of the upcoming LEGO Twilight set raises some questions about the toy company’s more niche crossovers. Hold on tight, spider-monkey. Even compared to those, isTwilighttoo outside the realm of normalcy for LEGO? Ad content continues below DoTwilightfans and LEGO fans have a significant crossover? Moreover, willTwilightfans be willing to fork over $219.99 for a LEGO set of their favorite movie? Its clearTwilightaficionados still love their soapy teen romance with a vampiric twist....

January 21, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Stephanie Barnes

Movies That Will Make You Feel Better About the World Today

We are going through some rough times right now. Here are a few movies that might make you feel better about it. 2025 has barely begun but it already feels like a lot. Climate change-fueled wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles and parts of Southern California while unease grips the news. These are a few of my favorite things. Brothers who on the right occasion can be tapped to go on a mission from God....

January 20, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Christopher Drake

The Best Star Trek Original Series Episodes, Ranked

Star Trek began its continuing mission with these 20 great episodes of the Original Series. But the truth is far more simple:Star Trek: The Original Seriesis really, really good. but these 20 episodes best demonstrate howStar Trekbecame the cultural force it is today. Its always fun to see Kirk play figurative three-dimensional chess with both his enemies and his crew. External qualities aside, The Galileo Seven presents an excellent test of Spocks morals and of larger Federation ideals....

January 20, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Megan Nelson

Upcoming PC Games You Need to Play in 2025

The PC version comes with three tailored graphic presets to optimize your experience no matter your gaming setup. Its a vast region encompassing a variety of landscapes, from lush forests to rocky deserts. We quite enjoyed our time witha preview buildof the game last year. TheSuikoden I&IIHD Remasterwill feature improvements to graphics and the art style, gameplay mechanics, and sound. Based onthe hands-off previewwe saw at SGF, this already looks like a worthy entry in theAssassins Creedfranchise....

January 20, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Richard Cole

Which of 2025’s Cancelled UK TV Series Will You Mourn?

Extraordinary, Passenger, The Franchise and many more British shows have been given their marching orders. Its a cruel time for new TV series that dont immediately hit. Well keep this list updated, so check back for new entries as and when cancellation news is announced. Its a shame to see itgo unfinished. It didnt connect with enough YA viewers to sustaina second serieson Netflix. It aired in late 2023 in the UK and wasannounced as cancelledin September 2024....

January 20, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Alexandria Gonzalez

Wolf Man: How Much ‘Man’ Do We Really Want in a Werewolf?

Even so, the internet predictably bayed in anger. Thats not a wolf man! many seemed to cry. Its an old timey mountain man with really long hair and a bad dentist! Four months later, the howling is gone and we now know what Whannell and Tuiten actually made. Rest assured, it does not look like Halloween Horror NightsDeliverancereject. Universal Pictures The term is noticeably never used in the movie. All of which raises the question of what exactly do viewers want from a big screen werewolf these days?...

January 20, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Tonya Silva

The Best Werewolf Transformations in Movies Ranked

With a new Wolf Man in theaters, were counting down the best werewolf transformations in movie history! The idea of werewolves has existed since long before movies came along. The concept goes back to antiquity with ancient Greek historian Herodotus writing in the fifth century B.C. So yeah, werewolves have been around. And no image associated with the critters has enjoyed greater cinematic appeal than the transformation. But not all werewolf transformations are created equal....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Justin Randall

A Different Man Proves That Sebastian Stan Is Best When He’s Unlikable

In A Different Man, Sebastian Stan does what he does best, making us interested in unpleasant jerks. Edward Lemuel is a kind, timid man. Or so it seems. Its easy to see why Edward would conduct himself in this manner. After all, he has neurofibromatosis, a condition that covers his face with deforming tumors. Edward discovers hes at home among the jerks. In fact, few modern actors excel at portraying unlikable people quite like Sebastian Stan....

January 17, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · Casey Alvarez

Back in Action Review: Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx Need Better Rebound Than Netflix Filler

The wordsBack in Actionare as much a promise as they are a title. Its been almost two years since Jamie Foxxexperienced a strokethat left him hospitalized and initially unable to walk. While Diazs own reasons for stepping away from the screen were more voluntary, theyre no less significant. So they use the close call with oblivion to Irish-goodbye the spy game and fake their own deaths. Road trip hijinks ensue with the children in the back and on the way to MI6 grandmamas house....

January 17, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Taylor Crawford

Britt Lower Reveals Her Favorite Severance Fan Interaction

“They’re completing the show.” Severance fans helped pass the time between seasons and the cast is appreciative. Severanceisnt the kind of TV show that invites fan engagement…it practically demands it. What is Lumons end game? Why is Kier Eagan deified? And most crucially:whats with all the goats? No one knows the answers yet but theyre damn sure going to venture to find them. Hint: you probably dont want to lead with that pants-pooping Reddit bit....

January 17, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Jessica Guerrero

Link Tank: Free LSD, a Punk Rock Showcase with Aliens, Visits the Talking Strange Podcast

Aaron: Who among the cast of musicians took to acting in a surprising way? Dimitri: That would have to be Keith. People would pull me aside and say, Hey, are you sure you know what youre doing? He has the lead role! and that record exists? I am extremely proud of the outcome, and I think in some ways its a touching film. We didnt set out for it to be such, but there are times when its moving....

January 17, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Robert Raymond