Transformers 5: Michael Bay Confirms He'll Direct

Michael Bayhas directed so manyTransformersmovies that he managed to reboot his own franchise withTransformers: Age of Extinction, and yet he just can’t seem to quit the Autobots, Decepticons, and the many buildings they destroy. His name has become synonymous with the franchise, and people wondered if he would really stick to his promise to leave afterAge of Extinctionsince he had already threatened to depart followingDark of the Moon. Back in September, Bay tweeted that reports of him signing on to helmTransformers 5were premature:...

June 5, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Beverly Griffith

Why Retell Romeo and Juliet in Screen Life Format? R#J Director Explains

The screen life format has become especially popular in the horror genre with films like 2014’sUnfriendedand 2020’sHostdelivering scares through stories told entirely on computer screens, tablets and phones. 2018’sSearchingsuccessfully took the format into the dramatic thriller zone, but perhaps the biggest genre swing yet for screen life is the Sundance 2021 official selection,R#J. The movie is an adaption of theWilliam Shakespeareclassic featuring a cast of “Montague and Capulet Gen Zers” using their phones to capture the rift between their communities....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Colton Harrison

Wonder Woman Trailer Features Brief Footage of Ares

A ChineseWonder Womantrailer has found its way online, and it contains some brief moments of new footage, most notably Wonder Woman having a showdown with the film’s big bad, Ares. There have been some complaints that Warner Bros. hasn’t been marketing the film enough, which I feel is a bit unfair. I think we’ve just come to accept that all blockbusters must have a deluge of marketing, and anything less than showing us the entire movie must be an attempt to hide something....

June 5, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Evan Gordon

You Season 4 Poster Shows Penn Badgley Taking on a New Identity

One of the most popular Netflix series over the last number of years has been the thriller seriesYou. After an explosive third season last year, the quirky serial killer series is finally returning for its fourth season in February. As such, the marketing for the series has slowly been ramping up ever since Netflix Tudum back in September. Now, Season 4’s latest motion poster teases Joe Goldberg’s new sophisticated role in society....

June 5, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · David Baker

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Creator Previews Season Finale

From show creatorAustinWinsberg, the NBC seriesZoey’s Extraordinary Playlistfollows Zoey Clarke (Jane Levy), a computer coder who suddenly finds herself with the ability to hear the innermost thoughts and desires of those around her – whether family, co-workers or complete strangers – in the form of popular songs that are often accompanied by full-on performance numbers. While the jury is still out on her ability being an unwanted curse or an incredible gift, Zoey finds herself connecting with the world in a way that can’t help but deeply affect her....

June 5, 2025 · 10 min · 2026 words · Jeffrey Moore

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Showrunner on Season 2's Big Changes

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersforZoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Season 2, Episode 2, “Zoey’s Extraordinary Distraction."] From creator Austin Winsberg, the second season of the NBC seriesZoey’s Extraordinary Playlistsees Zoey (Jane Levy) navigating her grief over the loss of the Clarke family patriarch (Peter Gallagher) and figuring out what the new normal will be. With a promotion at work and a budding relationship with Max (SkylarAstin), Zoey’s musical powers are as awkward and complicated as ever....

June 5, 2025 · 17 min · 3429 words · Catherine Rodgers

‘Watson’ Finale Recap: I'm Disappointed by This Ending to an Already Frustrating Season

Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for Watson Episode 13.After twelve (mostly) lackluster episodes of television — that resulted ina surprise Season 2 renewal—Watsonends its freshman season ona confoundingly bad note, which is a shame, considering the penultimate episodereallyfelt like it was onto something. One of the biggest issues with thefirst half of the seasonwas the fact thatWatsonleaned too heavily on the familiarity ofSir Arthur Conan Doyle’s canon when it came to John Watson’s (Morris Chestnut) backstory with the yet-to-be-seen and believed-to-be-dead Sherlock Holmes....

June 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1873 words · Stephanie Black

“It Felt Like Something From the Headlines”: Joan Allen Reflects on ‘Zero Day’s Most Intense Scene

Editor’s Note: Spoilers ahead for Zero Day. Three-time Academy Award-winning actorJoan Allenisalwaysa pleasure to watch perform. Her name in the opening credits is an undeniably great sign for the film or series to follow. Not only has she moved the world in films likeRoomandHachi: A Dog’s Tale, but she’s carried television series, led Broadway shows, and performed the voice of Delphine in the exceptionally successful international blockbuster video gameThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim....

June 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1275 words · Caitlin Garcia

'Chucky' Showrunner Breaks Down That Father/Son Finale Reunion

In all the madness and mayhem of theChuckySeason 3 finale, an emotional reunion between two characters hit queer fans deep in the feels.Syfy Wireexplains that the scene within the episode, “Final Destination,” features one of our queer teen heroes,Jake Wheeler(played byZackary Arthur), coming face-to-face with one of his biggest foes in the afterlife: Not Chucky, but his late homophobic father,Lucas Wheeler(portrayed by series mainstayDevon Sawa). Chuckyshowrunner,Don Mancini, spoke toSyfy Wireabout the “beautiful” moment and how closely it relates to an experience many queer people hope to experience in life, but often don’t....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 709 words · Paul Sanders

'Jurassic Park' Activation Coming to San Diego Comic-Con

AsSteven Spielberg’s dino-classiccelebrates 30 yearssince it first hit theaters back in July 1993,San Diego Comic-Conwill this year feature a brand new themed experience based uponJurassic Park. Brought to the convention in a collaboration between Universal Products & Experiences and Amblin Entertainment, the free, timed-entry event titledStep Into Jurassic Parkinvites guests to relive the film’s most iconic moments. Fans of the long-running franchise will be able to get closer to the action than ever before, embarking on a trip down memory lane through the events of the movie that started it all, walking in the footsteps ofSam Neill,Laura DernandJeff Goldblum....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Casey Vang

'Saltburn' Posters Feature Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan Lost in Sin

The anticipation is running high forEmerald Fennell’s upcoming featureSaltburn,starringBarry KeoghanandJacob Elordi. As the movie approaches its world premiere at the upcoming BFI London Film Festival, MGM and Amazon Studios have started teasing the thriller drama with trailers and images. While the details are kept tightly under wraps the promotional material gives us a good taste of tone, and mood of the film. Two new posters add tothe charm and mystery of the upcoming feature, as the first poster sees Keoghan lost in his thoughts with a background of the Saltburn estate....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · James Herrera

'The 400 Blows' and 9 More of the Best French New Wave Movies, According to IMDb

The French New Wave was the cinematic movement in France from the late 1950s until the late ’60s. It was led by filmmakers likeFrançois Truffaut,Jean-Luc Godard,andAgnès Varda, many of whom had been critics before stepping behind the camera. Although they explored a diverse range of stories, these filmmakers shared a rebellious and experimental spirit. RELATED:From ‘Diabolique’ to ‘Titane’: 10 Best French-Language Horror Films To Watch They defied movie contentions, employing unorthodox styles and structures, including jump cuts, nonlinear narratives, and fourth wall breaks....

June 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1226 words · Mrs. Monica Whitehead

'The Acolyte' Review

The Acolytehits the ground running with its two-episode debut, wasting very little time in showing the audience thatthe series isn’t afraid to take risks, no matter how shocking they might be. Within the first few minutes, the series delivers some impressive high-flying choreography as two Force users face off (in a scene that has beenteased relentlessly in the lead-up to the premiere) before veering into a nuanced howcatchem-style mystery. While the series boasts an impressive ensemble cast,Amandla StenbergisThe Acolyte’s pitch-perfect lead....

June 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1639 words · Carrie Rodriguez