Netflix giveth, and Netflix taketh away. While now know the exciting new films and TV seriesthat will be joining the streaming service in September 2018, Netflix has also announced which films and shows will be departing next month. It’s a pretty brutal list that includes bothBatman BeginsandThe Dark Knight, as well as the terrific comediesForgetting Sarah Marshall,Ghostbusters, andJust Friends. Next month will also seeWes Anderson’s masterfulMoonrise Kingdomleaving, as well as Disney’s underratedPete’s Dragonremake....

Prime Videohas released a new poster for their upcoming original series,Citadel. The science-fiction adventure, which releaseda new trailerthis morning, took a page of inspiration from a recent time-traveling story, as the poster pays homage toChristopher Nolan’s 2020 film,Tenet. WithRichard MaddenandPriyanka Choprapointing their weapons in different directions and the title of the movie leaned sideways in a white font, the parallel between the two posters is evident, making it clear how the streaming service wants audiences to prepare for a fascinating trip whenCitadelpremieres its first two episodes on April 28....

The Orchard has released a new trailer for the unique heist thrillerAmerican Animals. Directed byBart Layton, the filmmaker behind the compelling documentaryThe Imposter, the film is based on the true story of four friends who attempted to execute one of the most daring heists in U.S. history, stealing a rare book from a college library’s secure archives. Layton’s take on the subject matter, however, is a brilliant blend of fiction and non-fiction, as the actors’ true life counterparts appear sporadically throughout the film as talking heads, providing hindsight-infused context to the boneheaded actions of these four privileged white dudes....

20th Century Fox has released the first poster for the upcomingX-MenspinoffThe New Mutants, and it’s definitely leaning into the horror theme of the film. The success ofDeadpoolclearly made Fox realize they could diversify and specialize their various superhero properties, and so we got the gritty, R-rated Western dramaLoganand the haunted house, YA-tinged horror filmThe New Mutants. WhileLoganwas a farewell to a beloved character,New Mutantsis more risky in that it’s introducing all brand new characters in a unique way....

They say there’sno such thing as bad publicity, but it can certainly worry a team involved in the production of a movie. Earlier this year, the romantic drama movieIt Ends With Uspremiered in theaters and started to resonate with audiences. However, some other events external to the movie made the story a hot topic. People who missed theBlake Lively(Gossip Girl) outing in theaters are finally able to check out what all the fuss was about asIt Ends With UshitMax, and the movie quickly climbed spots to become the #4 most-watched title on the platform over the past week....

From directorMichael Noerand based on the international best-selling autobiographical books fromHenri Charrière, the prison dramaPapillonfollows the epic and harrowing tale of a safecracker from the Parisian underworld, known as Papillon (Charlie Hunnam, in a compelling stand-out performance), who is framed for murder and condemned to life in prison on Devil’s Island. Unbreakably determined to regain his freedom by escaping, Papillon forms an unlikely bond with convicted counterfeiter Louis Dega (Rami Malek, in an equally compelling performance), who agrees to finance what will inevitably be a harrowing escape, in exchange for his own protection....

Ricardo Darínis Argentina’s most iconic actor. His performances have a sort of Nicolas Cage quality, in the sense that no matter how regular or plain terrible a movie is, if Ricardo Darín is in it, you know you are in for an interesting experience. As happens with many iconic actors, such as Will Smith, Tom Cruise, Adam Sandler, or Harrison Ford, Ricardo Darín is not a character actor, but he seems to just play himself in every movie....

The “Golden Age of Television” does not exclusively refer to live-action series, as evidenced by Adult Swim’s magnificent sci-fi comedyRick and Morty. The show debuted in 2013 to a serious degree of anticipation, as it marked a new animated venture forCommunitycreatorDan Harmon, but it was the marriage of Harmon’s adeptness for structure and character and co-creatorJustin Roiland’s insanely creative/sometimes insane mind that madeRick and Mortymuch more than just another animated TV series for adults....

Move aside Holmes and Watson, there’s a new mystery-solving duo running around the foggy streets of old London. Searchlight Pictures just released the first official trailer for the upcoming murder mysterySee How They Runstarring detective duoSaoirse RonanandSam Rockwell. TheSee How They Runtrailer gives viewers a first look into theClue-esque murder mystery, reminiscent ofAgatha Christie’sHercule Poirotmysteries andRian Johnson’scritically-acclaimed 2019 drama-comedyKnives Out. The first footage introduces audiences to Rockwell’s seasoned Inspector Stoppard and Ronan’s eager-rookie Constable Stalker, two inspectors investigating a murder in the West End theater district of 1950s London....

Sony has done quite well for themselves with the first two installments ofThe Amazing Spider-Man, each of which took in well over $700 million worldwide, but it was the appearance ofTom Holland’stake on the character in Disney/Marvel’sCaptain America: Civil Warthat has inspired the enthusiasm and excitement of Spider-fans around the world. Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s motion picture groupTom Rothmanis well aware of this cultural effect, which is why the studio plans to expand Spider-Man’s movie-verse while keeping lines of communication open with Marvel....

The final trailer is out. Tickets are on sale. Character posters have been unveiled. You guys,Star Wars: The Force Awakensis almost here. The release of the most anticipated film of the year is now nearly one month away, and excitement continues to build towards the culmination of a tiny announcement, three years ago, that Disney was buying Lucasfilm and making a series of newStar Warsmovies. WithThe Force Awakens, director/co-writerJ.J. Abramsand producerKathleen Kennedywill kick off a new franchise that already has wheels spinning onsequelsandspinoffs, with plans to release a newStar Warsfilm every year for…ever?...

Spoilersfollow for folks who aren’t caught up with Star Wars Rebels. Sam Witweris one of those rare Hollywood talents who seems to be able to do it all. Typically cast in roles that require a strong jaw and an impressive physique, Witwer’s good looks belie his self-professed nerdy and introspective personality, putting him in that rare crossover category with the likes ofVin DieselandJoe Manganiello. While that trio has a fondness for “Dungeons & Dragons” in common, it’s onStar Warsthat Witwer’s lifelong love and obsession is focused....

Warning: Potential Spoilers for Future Star Wars Films Follow When it was announced that the latest soloStar Warsmovie outside of the main trilogies would be the story of how the Rebellion got the plans to the Death Star, there were plenty of reasons to be excited. The story ofRogue Oneis not an obvious pick, first of all, and if you are nostalgic for the original storylines, it allows us to revisit a few major characters, not the least of which being Darth Vader....