Dead Silence, Leigh Whannell's Least Favorite of His Films, Revisited

On June 12, 2025, directorJames Wanand writerLeigh WhannellreleasedDead Silencein theaters, hot off the heels of their smash 2004 low-budget horror filmSaw. Upon its release,Dead Silencewas pretty much dead in the water,grossingan abysmal $22 million worldwide off a $20 million budget, and earning a rotten 20% onRotten Tomatoes. On June 04, 2025, Whannell took his blog,The Word in the Stone, and wrote a beyond-frank post entitled “Dud Silence: The Hellish Experience Of Making A Bad Horror Film....

July 10, 2025 · 8 min · 1625 words · Alexander Martin

Green Book Wins Top Prize at 2019 Producers Guild Awards

Just two weeks after taking home the Best Comedy Golden Globe—and just ten days after we all found out writerNick Vallelongamight justbe a conspiracy theorist—Green Booknabbed yet another top prize of the award season. The period piece directed by Peter Farrelly took home the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures at the 2019 Producers Guild Award, which took place on January 19. So what does this mean for the Oscars, which are fast approaching as awards season hits its stride?...

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Kathy Johnson

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 IMAX Poster Confirms the Format

Today, IMAX released new exclusive artwork forGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, confirming the large-screen format for the picture and showing off the colorful heroes returning for directorJames Gunn. That cast includesChris Pratt,Zoe Saldana,Dave Bautista,Karen Gillan,Michael Rooker,Elizabeth Debicki,Pom Klementieff,Kurt Russell,Glenn Close, and features the voices ofBradley CooperandVin Diesel. The (hopefully) black light-friendly poster, which debuted earlier today on DirectorJames Gunn’s Twitter and Facebook pages, highlights everyone’s favorite ragtag group of misfits including Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Raccoon, Groot, and the one and only Yondu....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Charles Johnson

Halloween Kills: Kyle Richards Will Return as Lindsay Wallace

Another key actor fromHalloweenis coming back forHalloween Kills:Kyle Richards. Richards' casting follows closely on the heels of newsAnthony Michael Hallwill appearin the upcoming movie as Tommy Doyle. Varietywas among the many outlets over Labor Day Weekend to confirm Richards would return as Lindsey Wallace for the upcomingHalloweeninstallment. Richards originated the role of Lindsey in the 1978 horror movie starringJamie Lee Curtisand directed byJohn Carpenter. In the movie, Lindsey was the youngster being babysat by Annie (Nancy Kyes) who is then dropped off at the Doyle house where Laurie Strode (Curtis) is babysitting Tommy....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · David Hodges

Halloween Trailer Teaser Reveals First Footage from Sequel

Universal has released another trailer teaser forHalloween, this time unveiling the very first footage from the new film. The sequel picks up forty years after the first movie, disregarding all the subsequent films, and picks up with the residents of Haddonfield on another horrifying Halloween night when Myers stalks the streets.Jamie Lee Curtisreprises her role as Laurie Strode, with everybody’s best friendJudy Greerplaying her daughter, andAndi Matichakas her granddaughter. The film finds Laurie traumatized by her encounter with Myers all those decades ago and determined to take him if and when he escapes the asylum where he’s been locked up since his first killing spree....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Kimberly Lee

Harry Potter Cast Members Sorted into Hogwarts Houses

Though the lastHarry Potterfilm to feature the title character debuted in 2011, theJ.K. Rowling-created franchise continues strong today.David Yates’Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them, a new adaptation that Warner Bros. hopes will kickstart a lucrative film franchise, hits theaters this November, and a two-part play adaptationHarry Potter and the Cursed Childhits the London stage this summer. With theHarry Potterfandom still thriving around the world, it’s no wonder that interest remains elevated for anything and everything connecting fans to the Wizarding world....

July 10, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Earl Anderson

He-Man Squares Off Against the Lord of the Beasts With New 'Masters of the Universe' Figures

Iron Studios has been on a hot role of late that just got even hotter. Theofficial Iron Studios Instagram accountunveiled two newMasters of the Universefigures, one of He-Man and another of The Lord of the Beasts.The He-Man figure retails at a starting price of $249.99, while the Lord of the Beasts collectible starts at $199.99.Both figures are based on the characters' appearance in theMasters of the UniverseTV show, which is currently streaming on Netflix, and are now available for pre-order and expected to ship out sometime between April and June in 2025....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Dennis Bennett

How Involved J.K. Rowling Was in Creating Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

There’s a reason why the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort is so immersive. Not only did the Universal Orlando creative team work tirelessly to bring the world ofHarry Potterto life, but they did so in close collaboration with Warner Bros. and the very people responsible for puttingJ.K. Rowling’s stories on the big screen. Hogsmeade in Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park feels exactly like stepping into the titular village from the films (complete with Hogwarts adorning the background), while Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida is absolutely packed with tactile details and delightful shops straight out of the movies....

July 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1434 words · Matthew Ross

How to Free Up Space on Mac: Quick and Effective Methods

Macs can run out of storage space, which can slow down their performance or even prevent you from saving new files. However, there are several quick and effective methods to help you reclaim valuable storage. These range from simple actions, such as emptying the Trash, to more advanced techniques like using Optimized Storage or removing duplicate files. This article outlines these methods, compares their effectiveness, and addresses common questions about managing storage on your Mac....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 842 words · Sarah Hanson

How to Show The Weather On Your Taskbar

Having the weather always in sight can be very convenient, especially when planning your day around the conditions outside. Windows users can benefit from this functionality, as both Windows 10 and Windows 11 offer ways to display weather information directly on the taskbar. This feature allows real-time access to the current weather, temperature, and forecasts with just a glance at the bottom of the screen. Showing The Weather on Your Taskbar Want to see the weather at a glance without opening an app?...

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1067 words · Mary Evans

If You Love 'Sullivan's Crossing,' You Need To Watch This 6-Season Netflix Drama Adapted From the Same Author

The CW’sSullivan’s Crossinghas found a new fan base on Netflix. The show follows the series' lead, Maggie (Morgan Kohan), a successful neurosurgeon who finds herself in legal trouble. Fleeing her busy life in Boston, she looks to seek comfort in her small town of Timberlake, Nova Scotia. Between navigating her love life and making amends with her father, Harry “Sully” Sullivan (Scott Patterson), the series tugs at our heartstrings while simultaneously keeping us on our toes....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 849 words · Benjamin Lyons Jr.

Indiana Jones’ Wildest Adventures Aren’t in the Movies

We all remember our favorite novel from the 1990s – the one where the protagonist recruits friends and navigates obstacles guarding the famed Philosopher’s Stone. Wait, were you thinking aboutHarry Potter? No, this is actuallyIndiana Jones and the Philosopher’s Stone. Following thesame treatment bestowed to franchises like Star Wars, theIndiana Jonesintellectual property was used to create spin-off materials through the 1990s, including a strangely prolific number of novels. After the release of the first film, a novelization ofRaiders of the Lost Arkhit store shelves in 1981....

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1157 words · Michael Wilcox

Iron Fist Questions Explained: Madame Gao, Bakuto & More

Please be aware that this article is filled to the brim with spoilers. Just a ton of spoilers; a whole mystical city full of spoilers. Well,Iron Fisthappened. Netflix and Marvel’s collaboration is a bit of a dud. The final Defender in Netflix’s ever-growing MCU has arrived and he… kinda sucks. The show itself is riddled with problems, particularly in the writing, and none more troublesome than Danny Rand, the world’s most entitled would-be superhero, who carelessly brings violent threats to the people he claims to love....

July 10, 2025 · 14 min · 2867 words · Shari Blake