From 1967 until he died in 2013,Roger Ebertworked as a film critic forThe Chicago Sun-Times.He quickly found popularity thanks to his easy-to-consume writing style that balanced humor with sophisticated analysis, and in 1975, he became the first journalist to win the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism. Some of his other achievements include writing numerous books on cinema analysis, writing the scripts for several satirical films, andAt the Movies, where Ebert reviewed films on television alongside fellow criticsGene Siskelfrom 1975 to 1999 andRichard Roeperfrom 2000 to 2008....

In what should become the latest film franchise,Absolutely Fabulous: The Moviehas released its first full-length trailer featuring the return ofJennifer SaundersandJoanna Lumleyas fabulously outrageous bffs Edina and Patsy. The duo featured on the BBC sitcom, which ended in 2012. While the ladies are back, they are in hiding after possibly, maybe killingKate Moss. Oh, yeah, and the movie is made even more fabulous by the presence of the chic fashion model....

Hayley Atwell’s Agent Peggy Carter was such a scene-stealing standout inCaptain America: The First Avenger, she went from a supporting character in Captain America’s debut film to a One Shot subject to the lead of her own TV show,Agent Carter(not to mention the fact that her cinematic arc was only just wrapped up inCaptain America: Civil War). But despite the unwavering likeability of the character and equally consistent charisma of the actress playing her,Agent Carternever caught a stride with audiences, and after an attempted recalibration in the second season still failed to connect,ABC gave the show the ax back in May....

Setting us up for the Halloween spirit, this episode features ghosts, mystical spell books, and two hellfire-wielders going toe-to-toe in another solid entry ofAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Fitz and Simmons have continued furthering their much needed relationship–after three seasons of tiptoeing around the issue–and have begun house hunting. While Simmons looks at apartments, she learns that one in particular was set up as a trap to meet an injured Daisy, who’s suffering a bullet wound inflicted by the Watchdogs....

Rumors have been emerging of a possibleremaster for Remedy Entertainment’s cult classic,Alan Wake, after a retail listing for a PlayStation 4 version of the game popped up on a Taiwanese store. The listing was caught by videogame leaker and Twitter userWario64. Although the links are not available to view anymore,IGNwas able to take a few screenshots of the alleged box art and Rakuten Taiwan date. TheAlan Wakeremaster is listed with an October 5 release date for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and the Epic Games Store....

The career ofAnna Kendrickhas so far been rather intriguing, beguiling, and interesting, with a wide range of genres, topics, and performances. Audiences will know her best for her star-making turns as Bella in thePitch Perfecttrilogy, Natalie Keener in the Oscar-nominatedUp in the Air,and her appearances in theTwilightfranchise and as Cinderella inInto the Woods.However, it is in Kendrick’s back catalog that many surprising little indie gems can be found. Films like the cancer comedy50/50,the rom-comDrinking Buddies,the adaptation of a Broadway musical inThe Last Five Years,and the romantic crime caperMr....

OJ Simpsonis back in season, it would seem. Not only did the infamous murder case, in which Simpson was found totally not guilty of the murder of his wife,Nicole Brown, just get the narrative treatment with the entrancingThe People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story, but30 for 30has also just premiered a breathless five-hour documentary about the former, brilliant athlete and now convicted criminal. In the FX series,Courtney B. Vancedoes some of his customary, galvanic work in the role ofJohnnie Cochran, the ingenious defense attorney that was at least somewhat responsible for Simpson being let free by a jury of his peers....

Just as Collider Video predicted last month,SplitstarAnya Taylor-Joyhas signed on to star inEdgar Wright’s psychological horror-thrillerLast Night in Soho.Varietybrought official word on Monday, reporting that she’ll play “one of the leads” in the film, which may suggest a larger ensemble of some kind. Krysty Wilson-Cairns(Penny Dreadful) wrote the screenplay, but plot details are being kept under wraps for now. All we know is that the story is set in London’s Soho district, and that’s where filming will take place this summer....

Two and a half years after launch,Apex Legendsshows no signs of stopping. Hundreds of thousands of players are active at any given moment, it has aconsistent spot in the top 10 viewed categories on Twitch, and every trailer does gangbusters on YouTube, including themost recent trailersforSeason 10set to drop next Tuesday.Respawn Entertainmenthas established a consistent three-month seasonal cycle that inevitably gets previously lapsed players considering jumping back in, or even some new players curious to try for the first time....

Our first look at the next film from directorZack Snyderhas arrived.Dave Bautistashared an image of the entireArmy of the Deadcast, previewing the group of mercenaries who will be venturing into the quarantined area of Las Vegas—which is infested with zombies—to pull off a heist. Snyder is making the film for Netflix, where it will debut. The ensemble includesElla Purnell,Omari Hardwick,Theo Rossi,Garret Dillahunt,Raül Castillo,Chris D’Elia, andAna de la Reguera, all of whom can be seen here....

Hot off WB’s acclaimedIn the Heightsmovie,Leslie Gracehas been cast as crimefighter Barbara Gordon in the upcoming HBO Max movieBatgirl, Collider has confirmed. Grace reportedly edged outZoey Deutch,Haley Lu RichardsonandIsabela Mercedfor the coveted role, making her the third Latina to be cast in a DC superhero project. The Dominican-American actress joinsSasha Calle, who will play Supergirl inThe Flashmovie, andRachel Zegler, who has landed an unspecified role inShazam: Fury of the Gods....

AsBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicedraws ever closer to being available for the moviegoing masses, two new videos have emerged that show still more footage from the anticipated film. One comes courtesy of a new TV spot while the other is an extended TV spot/trailer of sorts that aired during last night’s episode ofGotham. If you’re not psyched for this film yet, these new looks might just do it for you....

Screen Media Films has dropped the official trailer for their upcoming filmBlack FridaystarringBruce Campbell(Evil Dead) andDevon Sawa(Chucky). It’s a delightfully campy dark comedy/horror movie about retail workers who have to fight off a horde of shoppers who have also been possessed by bloodthirsty alien parasites.Black Fridaywill be available in theaters on November 19 and On-Demand on November 23. The trailer does an okay job of giving audiences an idea of what to expect from the movie....