'Michael'

Arguably one of, if not the biggest name in music history isMichael Jackson. He’s the third best-selling music artist of all time and his 1982 albumThrillerstill holds the record for the best-selling album of all time. In the wake of successful musician biopics such asBohemian Rhapsody,Elvis,Rocketman, andStraight Outta Compton; it seemed inevitable that the King of Pop would get a biographical movie of his own. In late 2019, just over a decade after the death of Jackson,it was announced that a biopic was in the works byGraham King, the Academy Award-nominated producer ofBohemian Rhapsody....

July 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1396 words · Scott Curtis

'Succession': Arian Moayed on Crafting Stewy Hosseini's Backstory

Though the final season of HBO’sSuccessionsees the Roy siblings seemingly more isolated than ever, that wasn’t always the case — particularly when it comes to Kendall Roy (Jeremy Strong). From early on in Season 1, audiences were introduced tohis old school friend — and cocaine buddy — Stewy Hosseini(Arian Moayed). While the two have been engaged in their fair share of shady deals and backstabbing in the past few years, the two are stillclose when it counts....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Michael Carter

'Sweethearts' Writers on How a Road Trip and 'Superbad' Inspired Kiernan Shipka's Nontraditional Rom-Com

More often than not, coming-of-age films are set in high school, butSweetheartsshows that the college experience can be just a formative. Max’s latest original film follows best friends Ben (Nico Hiraga) and Jamie (Kiernan Shipka) as they attempt to maintain relationships with their high school sweethearts while in college, miles away from home. Soon they come to the conclusion that long-distance dating is preventing them from enjoying life on campus, such as attending frat parties and making new friendships....

July 23, 2025 · 15 min · 3134 words · Roger Castillo

'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Is the Latest Star Wars Series to Secure a Physical Release

A little over a year ago,it was announcedthat the first two seasons ofThe Mandalorianwould be getting physical releases, and the wait is finally over for fans who were eager to add Season 3 to their collection. This morning it was announced thatThe Mandalorian: The Complete Third Season is also getting a 4K UHD SteelBook release, which is due to arrive on July 02, 2025. Right in time for the holidays....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Austin Brown

'The White Lotus' Star Meghann Fahy Teases a Possible Future With HBO Series

With casting announcements dropping just as quickly as the “Please, These Gays, They’re Trying To Murder Me” remixes, the third season of theMike White-created show,The White Lotus, is well underway. Keeping in line with its sophomore season, which featured the return ofJennifer Coolidge’s fan-favorite character, Tanya McQuoid, the third installment will seeNatasha Rothwell’s Belinda back in action. Beyond Rothwell’s reprisal, it seems like the titular resort will welcome only new check-ins enjoying their first stay atthe hotel’s Thailand location....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Paul Thompson

'The Wizard of Oz' at The Sphere Is Certainly an Event, but Don't Call It Groundbreaking Cinema

WhenThe Wizard of Ozhits The Sphere in Las Vegas on Aug. 28, it will feature new digital environments andpractical and environmental effectsinside the theater to create an immersive experience. It’s sure to dazzle audiences and contribute to the enduring popularity of one of themost beloved musicals ever. ButThe Wizard of Ozis a film of its time, and the limitations that directorVictor Flemingand his crew had to navigate to bring thisbeloved classic filmto the screen are part of its charm....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1088 words · Steven Phillips

'UnREAL' Should've Only Been One Season

The Bachelorand other similardating competitionsare some of the most popular television shows. These series feature plenty of entertaining catfights, beautiful people, and the (somewhat unrealistic) idea that love with a lifelong partner can be obtained on national TV. But most people have no idea what kind of production goes into achieving interesting episodes for these types of shows. That is until a brilliant drama calledUnREALdebuted on Lifetime in 2015.The series is a biting exposé of what truly goes on behind the scenes of these dating competition shows....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 794 words · Taylor Roberts

10 Best 'One Last Job' Movies To Pull You Back In

Even before the Hays Code was put in place, Hollywood was obsessed with criminals. Although they couldn’t show the full extent of their violence or venomous verbal expression, movies have portrayed bad guys on screen throughout history and in varying genres, from gangster flicks to westerns. RELATED:Thriller Antiheroes That Fans Ended Up Rooting For However, in the mid to late 20th century, the tide started to turn where the heroes were often characters who historically would have been villains....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1238 words · Robert Hernandez

10 Greatest Western Sequels of All Time, Ranked

Contrary to the films of many other blockbuster genres over the years,Westernmovies typically don’t demand sequels. In fact, with their tales of violence and carnage usually marrying with a stern thematic conviction, few Western movies end with enough main characters left alive to warrant a follow-up feature. As rare as it may be, though, there have still been several gunslinging sequels released over the years. These ten movies prove that, not only can a Western sequel be done, but it can be done well....

July 23, 2025 · 9 min · 1837 words · Kyle Meyers

10 Most Rewatchable Hawkeye MCU Scenes, Ranked

Hawkeye(Jeremy Renner), aka Clint Barton, has always beenone of theMarvel Cinematic Universe’s most underrated heroes.After being done dirty inThe Avengersby being brainwashed for over half of the film, fans were hoping for a lot more from the character moving forward. So, while he wouldn’t pull off feats like Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) or Captain America (Chris Evans) could, he still managed to make a name for himself in the franchise and become one of the most lovable characters within it....

July 23, 2025 · 9 min · 1851 words · Phillip Finley

10 Worst R-Rated Horror Movies, Ranked

The world of R-rated horroris filled with spine-chilling gems, movies that utilize gore and intense imagery for an entertaining viewing experience. However, it also has more than its fair share of questionable releases that leave audiences scratching their heads more than hiding under blankets. Some movies try to shock but only end up baffling, as seen inJack Frost. Meanwhile, sequels likeAmerican Psycho 2completely miss the nuanced terror of their predecessors, opting for over-the-top, aimless violence....

July 23, 2025 · 9 min · 1737 words · Amy Hebert

2022 Hollywood Walk of Fame Honorees Include Carrie Fisher, Francis Ford Coppola

Today, the Hollywood Walk of Fame decided to break our hearts by revealing their list of 2022 honorees, which included a posthumous award forCarrie Fisher. Fisher passed away almost five years ago, and theStar Warsactress' absence has been deeply noted. Honoring the brilliant actor, screenwriter, and producer for her accomplishments is a great way to continue to honor her legacy. Her last acting role is in the upcoming fantasy film,Wonderwell, a coming-of-age fairy tale set in Italy....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Cynthia Leonard

A Divisive Ryan Murphy Series Scores a Touchdown On Hulu Two Months After Its Premiere

September was a big month for TV mogul,Ryan Murphy. He celebrated the arrival of the second season of his murder-centered anthology series withMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, moved back to network TV throughJoshua Jacksonand the rest of the cast ofDoctor Odyssey, and re-teamed withNiecy Nash-Bettswhile givingTravis Kelcehis on-screen debut in the twisted horror series,Grotesquerie. To say that he’s had his hands full would be an understatement. And, while he may not have served as the creator of this particular production, Murphy had another title arrive on streaming in September,American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, on which he served as an executive producer....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · James Jacobs