The Hole in the Ground Review: Another Horror Winner for A24

A24 already has quite the track record when it comes to deeply disturbing family horror and that trend continues with their latest,The Hole in the Ground. The movie comes from directorLee Cronin, the filmmaker behind the unforgettable short,Ghost Train, which earned him a handful of accolades on the festival circuit in 2014. I still suspect that short could be ripe for a feature adaptation, but instead, Cronin now turns his attention to the story of a mother and son who move to a secluded home a short walk away from a suspicious sinkhole....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 708 words · Brittany Adams

The Last Duel: Release Date, Cast, Plot, and Everything We Know So Far

When his wife is raped by his friend, a knight is forced to pursue trial by combat to find justice. This is the story of the last legally sanctioned duel in French history.The Last Duelis an epic historical drama directed by the iconic filmmakerRidley Scott. The movie boasts an ensemble cast, includingMatt Damon,Jodie Comer,Adam Driver, andBen Affleck. Damon and Affleck also co-wrote the screenplay alongsideNicole Holofcener(Can You Ever Forgive Me?).The Last Duelis absolutely chock-full of award winners and it also has a powerful human story, making this a movie you have to watch....

June 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1579 words · Jennifer Williams

The Little Things Might Be Jared Leto's Wildest Performance

Jared Letocan’t simply be in a movie. It isn’t enough for him to put on a costume and some makeup and deliver his lines in a convincing way. He has to do a Whole-Ass Thing, imbuing his character with idiosyncratic tics and foibles and, I dunno, maybe a nervous habit of juggling alley rats to avoid making eye contact when people speak to him. 2000’sUrban Legendmight be the only time he’s ever played an average person on film, and while I refuse to actually look that information up, I totally understand his decision-making process....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 1044 words · Dalton Frederick

The Tragic and Triumphant True Story Behind Netflix's 'Toxic Town'

There’s something abouta good underdog storythat audiences can’t resist. Written byJack Thorne(His Dark Materials) and directed byMinkie Spiro, the new Netflix releaseToxic TownstarsJodie Whittaker,Aimee Lou Wood,Bridgerton’sClaudia Jessie,Robert Carlyle, andRory Kinnear. It follows the three women and the lawyer who spearheaded a class action suit against a local steel factory that they believe caused deformities in dozens of children born in Corby, England, from 1985 to 1997. It isbased on a true storythat is both tragic in its cause and triumphant in its effect, bringing an unlikely group of blue-collar working women together to hold the sizable British company responsible....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 962 words · Cody Lambert

The Winchesters Casts Smallville’s Tom Welling

It was announced today at theWinchesterspanel at New York Comic Con thatSmallvillestarTom Wellingwould be joining the cast of theSupernaturalprequel as Mary’s (Meg Donnelly) father Samuel Campbell. The actor surprised fans in attendance by coming out to celebrate the announcement in person. Set in 1972, Welling is stepping into a roleSupernaturalfans may recall from the original series. TheSmallvilleactor is confirmed to be portraying Samuel Campbell, the maternal grandfather of Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles), and the patriarch of their mother Mary’s family....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Breanna Baker

This X-Men Movie Failed on TV Years Before the Mutants' Silver Screen Debut

TheX-Menare making a pop culture comeback this year: next week sees the launch of a newX-Men #1from Marvel Comics courtesy ofJed MackayandRyan Stegman, whileX-Men ‘97debuted to acclaim from all corners andDeadpool & Wolverineis slated to be a blockbuster blowout. But it wasn’t always this way. Previous attempts to get anX-Menfilmand/or television series off the ground have failed, with the most infamous beingGeneration X. Based on the X-Men spinoff team created byScott LobdellandChris Bachalo,Generation Xis technically the first live-action X-Men project....

June 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1104 words · Paul Spence

Three Thousand Years of Longing Trailer Reveals George Miller's New Film

After yesterday’s arrival of a fresh-off-the-pressposter, we’re already being treated to a trailer for the upcoming fantasy adventure filmThree Thousand Years of Longing,and boy, does it look trippy. Led byTilda SwintonandIdris Elba, theGeorge Millerhelmed flick will have all the things the filmmaker is known for — colorful scenery, well-developed characters, and crazy plots that will spin your head around. Based on the short storyThe Djinn in the Nightingale’s EyebyA.S. Byatt, the story is a testament to the saying “be careful what you wish for....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Melissa Bell

Vanessa Kirby Back for Mission Impossible 7 as White Widow

During a recent interview withGlamour UK(you’re able to tell it’s the UK because of that extra ‘u’),Vanessa Kirbychatted about her recent role inPieces of a Woman, her attendance of the BAFTAs, and the fact that she’s “in the car, about to go to firearms training” forMission: Impossible 7. Wait…what?!Did Kirby just casually drop that she’s returning to an anticipated sequel to one of the most creatively successful action franchises of all time?...

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Katherine Lambert

Victim or Villain?: MCU Villains Who Blurred the Line

The MCU has written many of its villains as pure evil, seeking riches, fame, or something for personal gain at the expense of others. However, there have been the occasional villains who not only have compelling reasons but, perhaps somewhat understandably, view themselves, not as an antagonist, but as the protagonist of their own story. Related:MCU: 10 Villains Who Made Some Valid Points Nevertheless, the detrimental effects of their actions made these characters a menace to society at large or to other people....

June 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1448 words · Gilbert Stephens

Watch the Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Season 5 Trailer

Dreamworks Animation has released the first trailer and poster art forFast & Furious: Spy Racers South Pacific, and Collider has your exclusive look at what’s to come from the latest season. Dominic Toretto’s younger cousin Tony has been kidnapped — and it’s up to the Spy Racer Crew to save him. The gang will have to traverse land, sea, and air in order to find their missing friend and bring him back home where he belongs....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Walter Acevedo

Where to Watch The Addams Family 2: Is It Streaming or In Theaters?

Everybody’s favorite all-together ooky family is back withThe Addams Family 2. The animated sequel arrives on October 1st, appropriately just in time to kick off spooky season, and if you’re wondering where you can watch it right now, we’ve got you covered with a handy guide. For folks who are looking to get creepy and kooky at home, good news:The Addams Family 2will be available to watch in theaters and on-demand on the same day, which will probably come as a pretty big relief to families with kids who aren’t currently eligible for the COVID vaccine - or any fans of the Halloween season who prefer to cozy up on the couch for their celebrations....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Charles Campbell

Who Is White Vision? WandaVision's Episode 8 Credits Scene Explained

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersforWandaVisionEpisode 8, “Previously On."] If you stayed through the credits of this week’sWandaVision, titled “Previously On,” you were treated to a perfectly devious scene featuring Tyler Hayward (Josh Stamberg) and his secret S.W.O.R.D. plan, Cataract. Turns out, Hayward is a pun lover, and Cataract is literally causing “double vision.” The S.W.O.R.D. director uses a sample of the Westview Anomaly’s energy field to bring Vision—the real Vision—back online, his eyes and body now a soulless grey-white color....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Allison Chandler

Why 'Dexter: Resurrection' Ditched the Iconic Opening Credits

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers through Dexter: Resurrection Episode 4. There have been manymemorable opening sequenceson different television shows over the years. Whether it’sa catchy theme songa laFriendsorCheersor beautifully crafted graphics like withGame of ThronesorThe Gilded Age, these credits welcome us into that particular series and set the tone for what’s to come. Some credits stand out in our memories even more than the series itself.When it comes toour favorite television serial killer,Dexteris right up there withone of the most eyecatching opening creditsto date....

June 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1083 words · Trevor Johnson