Day of the Fight: How a Boardwalk Empire Reunion Made Jack Huston’s Dream Come True

Jack Hustonknew if he ever directed a movie, it would not simply be something he wanted to make. It would be something heneededto pursue. It began on a New Jersey set and with a co-star pounding away on a sack filled with dirt. Michael carries himself like a boxer, Huston says. He always has… Its there, its in his face. But he also has this sort of amazing vulnerability and sensitivity in his eyes....

December 19, 2024 · 2 min · 352 words · Joshua Carter

Lin-Manuel Miranda Considers If He’d Make Warriors into a Movie

The Warriorsis incredibly cinematic material. Miranda has even coyly suggested in the press he might be happy with it as a concept album. So why not a newWarriorsfilm as a musical? Noooo, Miranda says with a wry smile. First of all, I dont have film rights toWarriors. I have the rights to adapt it musically, and those can transfer to the stage. But its not even an option. But also, its a love letter to a movie....

December 19, 2024 · 1 min · 144 words · Kaitlyn Rodriguez

Link Tank: Krysten Ritter Open to Jessica Jones Revival

Its a character that I adore and love so much so, you know, you never know. I mean, it would be so lovely. … And I also have been in a lot of projects that come back, so you never know. Ad content continues below LEGOs latest piece of 80s nostalgia has been revealed: the Blacktron Renegade! Find out more at Brickset The next star of a Disney+ animated series is… Lionel Messi....

December 19, 2024 · 1 min · 82 words · Mike Turner

Lower Decks Finale Points to a Modern New Direction for Star Trek

In its last episode, Star Trek: Lower Decks offers up a new vision of the multiverse. This article contains full spoilers for the finale ofStar Trek: Lower Decks. To explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no one has gone before. These words have always captured the central mission of not just the USSEnterprise, but alsoStar Trekitself. As a product of the 1960s, it made sense thatThe Original Serieswould see space as the final frontier....

December 19, 2024 · 2 min · 343 words · Sandy Bailey

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Post-Credit Explained: Who Are These Fan Favorite Characters?

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 ends with some big character reveals, a pair favorites fans have longed to see. This article containsspoilers for Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Sonic saves the day. Sonic even wins a footrace against Tails (Colleen OShaughnessey) and Knuckles (Idris Elba). But the post-credit scene shows that theres much more to the story, and to Sonics group of friends. Fortunately, Sonic gets an assist from a welcome face in the form of Amy Rose....

December 19, 2024 · 1 min · 200 words · Tammy Morton

Superman Teaser Trailer Breakdown: James Gunn Takes Us Inside DC’s Bright New Future

Want more exclusive breakdowns as we publish them? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? The wordless teaser quickly establishes the grounded yet fantastical world that Gunn has been promising. Battered and broken, he can barely move. Gunn teased that their journey together is not as simple as it seems. DC Studios / WB His relationship with Krypto is complicated. Hes far from the best dog. It remains to be seen if theyll have similar trajectories in this movie....

December 19, 2024 · 2 min · 250 words · Patrick Silva

Superman: James Gunn Confirms He’s Using John Williams Theme, Alternate Timeline and More!

Its Superman, but its not any of the other stuff. Which is what I hope weve created. But his fears were assuaged when his Superman actor, Corenswet, came out with a profound statement. It clearly made a massive impact on the director. It touched me in the moment, and it touches me now, Gunn added. Thats who Superman is, and he has a reason why his costume is so colorful....

December 19, 2024 · 2 min · 225 words · Joshua Mcdonald

You Season 5 Teases Joe’s Past Coming Back to Haunt Him

Joes past and his victims are very clearly the focus of these quick teases of the new season. Hopefully these swings involve some actual consequences for Joe, but well just have to see.

December 19, 2024 · 1 min · 33 words · Heather Baker

Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd Fight Killer Unicorns in New Bats**t A24 Trailer

Death of a Unicorn looks like the kind of genre comedy nonsense weve been craving right about now. And the studio that recently gave the worldThe BrutalistandSing Sing. But faster than you could say Tommy Boy, the magic animal proves to be onlymostlydead. WillDeath of a Unicornadd itself to that illustrious legacy? Well find out soon enough, with the movie scheduled to release sometime next spring.

December 18, 2024 · 1 min · 66 words · David Rice

Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim Connects to More Than Just Books and Peter Jackson

There are two kinds ofLord of the Ringsfans. Those who have seen the Rankin and Bass version ofThe Return of the King, and everybody else. Because while the film obviously honors the books of J.R.R. By 1985, when Topcraft shut down, its animators largely went on to work for Studio Ghibli. Meanwhile the 1980Return of the Kingmore liberally asserts an actual minstrel character into the narrative frame of the movie....

December 18, 2024 · 1 min · 124 words · Victor Tyler

The Best Cards Games to Play This Christmas

A quick refresher on some old-school card games brought to you by Bicycle. This article is presented byBicycle Cards. The king of all holidays is arguably Christmas. Its a giving time. Its a time for being with family. Its a time for favorite old movies. But most of all, its a time abouttime. We spend more time with our families during this holiday than most of all the other ones put together....

December 18, 2024 · 3 min · 587 words · John Smith

Why the 1940s Nostalgia of A Christmas Story Still Works Today

A Christmas Story looks back with love at the 1940s, but with clearer eyes than most nostalgic films. How could I ever forget it? Narrator Jean Shepherd, the author whose stories inspired the film, imbues the lines with innocent warmth. But is it perfect? The very fact that we forget the imperfections of the scene testifies to the magic ofA Christmas Story. A Black Christmas Story A Christmas Storyreleased in Nov....

December 18, 2024 · 2 min · 261 words · Brandon Davis

Day of the Fight Reinvents the Boxing Movie

So the cocky contender running his mouth doesnt object when Mike climbs into the ring. Nonetheless, and outside of the arrogant mans opening cheap shot, Mike has total control of what transpires. He dodges each of the loud mans blows and lands a few jabs. But before landing a knock out hook, Mike stays his hand. Next time have a little grace, Irish Mike tells his opponent. You never know whos watching....

December 17, 2024 · 2 min · 282 words · Debbie Soto