'The Crow' Reboot Does This Better Than the Original

1994’sThe Crow, directed byAlex Proyas, is a modern classic, thanks in part to its story and the fact thatits star,Brandon Lee, died during filming. To watchThe Crowis to watch a eulogy for an actor cut down before his time.When it was announced that a reboot was being made thirty years later, this time helmed byRupert Sanders, and withBill Skarsgårdhaving the impossible task of portraying Eric Draven, fans revolted. It felt wrong to reboot a film that’s an emotional experience for so many, and on top of that, Skarsgård didn’t look like Brandon Lee’s portrayal and the marketing promised aJohn Wickclone....

July 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1171 words · Mr. Andrew Stevens

'The Wire': All 5 Seasons Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

When it comes to acclaimed television shows of the 21st century, few are as universally praised asThe Wire. While it wasn’t as popular while it was on the air, in the years since its final episode in 2008, its reputation has increased significantly.What was once an acclaimed but underrated crime/drama series is now considered legendary, and an essential watch for fans of prestige TV shows.When it comes to other HBO shows, perhaps its only competitor isThe Sopranos, and even then, when judging what the greatest show of the 2000s was, one could get technical and point out thatThe Sopranosaired its first season in 1999....

July 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1492 words · Henry Martin

'Wicked' Is About to Drop a House on Glen Powell's Legacy Sequel at the Global Box Office

Wickedhad only one week to bask in box office glory beforeMoana 2came along and sent the musical to the #2 spot, but the film has still been performing admirably and is about to pass one of the biggest hits of the year. After its second full weekend in theaters and a strong second Monday,Wickedhas grossed $268 million at the domestic box office and $97 million internationally for a worldwide total of $365 million....

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Steven Williams

10 Actors Who Should Play Bond Villains

With the recent release ofNo Time to Die, this recent run of James Bond movies starringDaniel Craighas come to an end. For the last 15 years, audiences have traveled the world with Craig’s 007 as he thwarted the plans of evil-doers, each brought to life by several terrific actors. There’sMads Mikkelsen’s Le Chiffre, who kicked things off inCasino Royale, followed by the likes ofMathieu Amalric’s Dominic Greene inQuantum of Solace,Javier Bardem’s Silva inSkyfall,Christoph Waltz’s Blofeld inSpectre, andRami Malek’s Safin in this latest flick....

July 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1447 words · Matthew Tucker

10 Best Quotes From 'Wicked,' Ranked

Jon M. Chubrings to life the world ofWicked, the beloved Broadway musical adapted from theGregory Maguirenovel of the same name. The hit musical puts its own spin onThe Wizard of Ozby giving the backstory to the Wicked Witch of the West, played byCynthia Erivo, as well as her history with Glinda (Ariana Grande). We all know thatWickedis a stunning musical, but alongside the catchy songs and dance numbers, are fabulous quotes that perfectly tell the story....

July 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1861 words · Timothy Thomas

10 Best Tobe Hooper Movies, Ranked

Tobe Hooperwas one of the most influential horror filmmakers ever. He was particularly active in the 1970s and ’80s, directing some of those decades’most enduring horrors, likeThe Texas Chain Saw MassacreandPoltergeist. Hooper quickly earned a cult following with his bold, often shocking style and his ability to evoke fear through atmosphere and tension. At their best,his projects have a raw, visceral power, simultaneously gripping and unsettling the viewer. Not all of Hooper’s movies succeed, of course....

July 16, 2025 · 10 min · 1950 words · Christian Rhodes

10 Overlooked Indie Romantic Movies That Deserve More Love

Whether they feature happy or sad endings, romances usually make for touching features on which you can always count to give you all the feels. Although there are many great things about one of the world’s most popular film genres, the way it manages to immerse viewers in countless moving stories is perhaps what stands out the most. RELATED:‘Bones and All’ & 9 Other Romantic Horror Movies That Will Have Your Heart Racing...

July 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1180 words · Mr. William Kent

15 Best Surrealist Movies That Will Leave You Scratching Your Head

Born in Europe after World War I, Surrealism is an avant-garde cultural movement in art and literature that seeks to allow the unconscious mind to roam freely through methods like the irrational juxtaposition of images. Throughout the years, this movement (or elements of it) has been present in cinema on multiple occasions. It’s an artistic system that lends itself perfectly to the magic of moving pictures, which many filmmakers have proved over the years....

July 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1509 words · Adam Rocha

7 Best David Corenswet Movies and TV Shows, Ranked

James Gunn’sSupermanis taking off at the box office, revitalizing the image of Superman fromthe put-upon reluctant savior of the Snyderverseto the beacon of hope that he was always meant to be. Taking on the role of the new big blue Boy Scout isDavid Corenswet, who infuses the role with an invigorating combination of humanity and compassion that has been connecting with audiences worldwide. But Corenswet hasn’t always been the Man of Steel....

July 16, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Jennifer Lynch

9 Things You Need To Know Ahead of Week 3 of ‘Big Brother 26'

It’s only been two weeks and a star has been born onBig Brother 26! With tempers flaring from the standout queen who has lived in a constant state of paranoia, the Houseguests have felt thatAngela Murrayis worth saving. And the fans would agree! With allegiances already being tested,Big Brother 26has proven that the infamous catchphrase, expect the unexpected, will forever hold true!Big Brother 26is keeping summer hot, hot, hot! Hosted byJulie Chen Moonves,Big Brotherhas been entertaining audiences since 2000....

July 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1269 words · Adam Collins

9-1-1 Lone Star Season 4 Renewed at FOX

After what was reported as “down to the wire” negotiations, Fox has renewed9-1-1: Lone Star, the spin-off of the network’s popular drama series9-1-1, for a fourth season. The series' renewal was a part of Fox’s upfront slate announcement that was released earlier today. Not among the shows mentioned in Fox’s upfront presentation were9-1-1and fellow high-ranking seriesThe Resident.Deadlinereported that the negotiations for the renewal very nearly didn’t close on Sunday for9-1-1: Lone Starsince the network had to focus on series that were on the bubble since they were tougher decisions....

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Steven White

American Horror Story 7 Episode 2 Theories

Like a tweet sent at 4 a.m. by the president,American Horror Storyusually leaves us with far more questions than answers. Each week, we’re going to take a deeper look into every question the anthology gore-a-palooza needs to A. InCult’s debut episode, we finally learned that the seventh installment ofAmerican Horror Story—the cornerstone of FX’s “American [BAD THING] Story” franchise—involvesRyan Murphytaking every “what if the real American Horror Story is…us?” joke ever made and copy-pasting it into a script, positing the theory that in the wake of the 2016 Presidential Election, the United States has devolved into a society of vigorously masturbating circus clowns....

July 16, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Katie Johnson

Andy Warhol Made a Batman Movie That Nobody Can See

Andy Warholstands alongsideSalvador Dalí,Jackson Pollock, andPablo Picassoas one of the most influential, discussed, and debated artists of the twentieth century - but did you know he alsomade a Batman movie? FromJokertoWandaVision, the superhero genre is not averse to occasionally breaking form and playing with style to create something original. However, try as they might to experiment with subversiveness, hardly has a mainstream superhero movie or series gone so far as to toe the line of avant-garde....

July 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1240 words · Mark Morgan