Gareth Edwardshas revealed that his past work onStar Warshelped in casting his latest movie,The Creator. With pre-production beginning on the film during the tailend of the pandemic, Edwards admitted it was difficult to meet with prospective stars, but as it turns out, the highly unique circumstances would lead to the casting of his leading man in the form ofJohn David Washington. After a recent IMAX screening of three scenes from the film—which depicts the story of a near-future in whichartificial intelligence is now an antagonistic forceagainst which humanity must fight against—director/co-writer Edwards took part in a Q&A session with the audience, and he was asked how Washington ended up taking on the lead role, to which Edwards disclosed that the two had a potentially awkward first meeting when Washington entered the restaurant they’d arranged to meet at wearing aStar Warsprotective face mask, until the actor addressed the elephant in the galaxy far, far away....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Episode 4 of The Last of Us.Episode 4 ofThe Last of Ussees the focus return to Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey). After the emotional love story last week, the series reminds us that this world is dangerous. We’re introduced to a new threat with Joel and Ellie getting jumped by a group of raiders led by an original character named Kathleen (Melanie Lynskey)....

It’s been two years since the second season ofThe Summer I Turned Prettyended with Belly (Lola Tung) choosing Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) over Conrad (Christopher Briney). Within the universe of the show, it’s been four years, but Season 3 begins with a brief scene just one year after the eventsof the Season 2 finale.Belly starts at Finch University, finally excited about something during the school year. She and Jeremiah are in a serious relationship, and he’s already been at Finch for a year....

Nuclear war is a pretty morbid topic that most people don’t really like to think about because the prospect of it is just so scary to imagine. Granted, the chances of it happening now are quite a bit lower than they were from 1947-1991, when the Cold War was in effect. During this nuclear arms race, the United States and the Soviet Union began stockpiling nuclear arms, with many believing that doom was only seconds away at any given moment and their fate hinged on the push of a button....

Horror movies can be brutal in different ways. There’s the politically charged sadism ofSalò, the psychological devastation ofHereditary, the boundary-pushing violence of the New French Extremity, or the unrestrained yet darkly funny gore ofDead Alive. These movies vary wildly in tone but are united by their sensibility: they all hold nothing back. With this in mind,this list looks at some ofthe best and most brutal horror moviesthat are essential for any fan of spurting blood, pervasive darkness, and the unquiet coffin....

In 1995, Nickelodeon - perhaps one of the world’s most famous kids’ TV station - created its own movie studio: Nickelodeon Movies. In the years since, this studio has made all sorts of films. They range fromadaptations of the channel’s most popular shows, new versions of classic books and movies, to even original films that shake up what defines a ‘kid’s movie’ to begin with. RELATED:The 10 Best Nickelodeon Shows Available To Watch On Netflix While not all their films have been well-regarded by critics, many have succeeded, especially on review websites like Rotten Tomatoes....

Ironically, some of theTV showsfrom the1970sthat have aged poorly were also the most popular ones of their decade. Times have changed and what’s considered acceptable and not, funny stereotyping and offensive, has been completely altered. Some might still look back on these shows fondly, and indeed they were fantastic and arguably still remain as such. But the truth of the matter is that they would never get made today. Interestingly, some shows that people think have aged poorly have ended up beingremadein some fashion, suggesting there’s still room for them in viewer acceptance, albeit with modern-day tweaks....

Animation has proven to be one of the most versatile and widely beloved types of artistic expression in feature-length filmmaking and a staple of the cinematic experience for countless decades. Between all-time classics likePinocchio,The Lion King, andAkiraand modern hits likeSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,Your Name, andThe Wild Robot, countless exceptional animated films have become landmark titles and achieved perfection. However, perfection is a feat that animation finds itself frequently achieving even outside the largest and most popular examples....

Sam Mendesbrings the First World War to screen in thrilling fashion with his new film1917, opening in US theatres on Christmas Day. The film, presented as one interrupted shot, follows two young soldiers (George MackayandDean-Charles Chapman) in the Spring of 1917. With the Germans seemingly in retreat, the two young men are tasked with an incredibly dangerous task. They are ordered to deliver a message to British troops deep in enemy territory who are about to walk into an ambush which could see 1600 British soldiers killed, with one of the men’s brothers amongst them....

The trickiest categories to predict at the Oscars are the short film categories. With the exception of the oft-nominatedPixarandDisneyanimated shorts, most audiences tune in to the Oscars having never heard of any of the nominees. So use this recap as an advantage to win the Oscar pool and impress friends with your knowledge of the 15 nominated shorts! Live Action Short Film An Irish Goodbye(Tom BerkelyandRoss White) — Furthering theIrish presence at this year’s Oscars, this film takes place in rural Ireland and follows two brothers reuniting when their mother passes....

Welcome back, true believers! Following the introduction of a strange new world that theAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.have been dropped into where the earth has been destroyed and the remnants of humanity are slaves to the Kree, Coulson and the gang attempt to find their way home while simultaneously fighting the nefarious dealings of the “Blues." While still clinging to the dark overtones of the fourth season, Season 5 tends to skew more often toward the nihilistic, brooding atmosphere closer toBattlestar Galacticamore than anything else....

Remember when I toldyouJurassic Parkwas my favorite film andoneof my favorite franchises? Well, the firstScreammovie is my second favorite film of all time, but the series overall is my #1. (A sentiment that’s just been reaffirmed byScream VI.) TheWes CravenandKevin Williamsoncollaboration was a genre game-changer back in the mid-90s. Just when the slasher sub-genre felt like a dying breed, Ghostface came roaring in with his bowie knife and meta spin, paying homage to the icons of the 70s and 80 while also reinventing the formula with new rules, tools, and talent....

From directorAllen Hughes, the terrifically fascinating four-part HBO documentaryThe Defiant Onesis an in-depth exploration of the unlikely partnership betweenDr. DreandJimmy Iovine. The unbreakable bond of trust and friendship these two men share has shaped many of the most exciting and extreme moments in recent pop culture, and through candid interviews with them, as well as a wide variety of music icons (includingSnoop Dogg,Bruce Springsteen,Gwen Stefani,Bono,Eminem,Stevie Nicks,Ice Cube,Patti Smith,Lady Gaga,Tom Petty,Trent ReznorandDiddy), and never before seen footage from a multitude of recording and writing sessions, viewers will learn how they made their wildest dreams come true as they built their highly successful empires....