Movies

We now know that the scene shown after the credits rolled is from the next Avengers: Doomsday movie and was directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. Because the scene was created after filming finished on Thunderbolts but right before Doomsday began, the team faced a special challenge. Gavin Bocquet, the production designer for the upcoming film, recently shared how he and his colleagues approached this, relying on more traditional filmmaking techniques for parts of the scene.

During an interview at GalaxyCon in Columbus, Ohio, Matthew Lillard responded to Quentin Tarantino’s recent criticism on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast. Tarantino, while discussing his favorite 21st-century films, sharply criticized several actors, including Lillard, stating he simply doesn’t like him.

Since its release in August, fans haven’t stopped re-watching Dark Wolf, the latest installment in Jack Carr’s action thriller series. It’s been a hit on Prime Video, staying in the Top 10 since August 27th. As of today, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf has been in the top ten for 84 days and is currently ranked at number 10.

In a recent game on the show How Well Do You Know the “Stranger Things” Cast?, Caleb McLaughlin shared his desire to play Miles Morales in a live-action film. His co-stars, including Sadie Sink, tried to guess his dream role, and McLaughlin confirmed, “That’s a dream role.”

I’m a big fan of Paul Mescal and think he’s a truly gifted actor, and I also find Jessie Buckley captivating to watch. That’s why I was so eager to see Hamnet at the Chicago International Film Festival. I wasn’t prepared for how deeply the film would affect me, or for its thoughtful exploration of life and art.

Though inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien – the author behind The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies – this show takes a different, more creative path with the world of Middle-earth. This is largely because the series isn’t based on one specific book, but instead draws from various parts of Tolkien’s writings that built the foundation for his stories.

As a lifelong Star Wars fan, I was pretty upset when things started changing after Return of the Jedi. George Lucas always had a bigger picture in mind, and when he finally got to tell it with Episode I, he actually went back and tweaked the original trilogy to fit his new vision. It was a shock when the original Star Wars from 1977 was re-released in 1997 – two years before The Phantom Menace came out – with a bunch of changes. It just didn’t feel quite the same anymore.

The 1980s saw a huge leap in special effects, particularly benefiting fantasy, sci-fi, and horror films. These movies were able to create visuals that felt more real and believable than ever before. Many directors today look back at this decade as a prime example of how to solve filmmaking challenges with practical effects, leading to a number of classic, visually impressive films.

Released on December 22, 1978, Invasion of the Body Snatchers wasn’t just a remake of the 1950s classic; it was a new take on Jack Finney’s 1955 novel, The Body Snatchers. This version modernized the story, moving the action from a quiet town to the busy streets of San Francisco and increasing the tension. Instead of focusing on Cold War anxieties, the film explored contemporary issues like psychotherapy and the importance of the individual, all set against the backdrop of a post-Watergate America. Ultimately, it was a story as much about people becoming emotionally disconnected as it was about an alien invasion.

HBO has always been known for creating some of the most critically acclaimed and well-made shows on television. The recent merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. is likely to affect HBO, as many of its shows will now be available on Netflix alongside the streaming giant’s existing content.