Keke Palmer has been incredibly busy lately with several projects, including the films The Pickup, Good Fortune, Dread Manor, and I Love Boosters, which premiered at SXSW 2026 and will be in theaters May 22nd. Tom Hanks has also had a full year, appearing in Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme and reprising his role as Woody in Toy Story 5, set to release on June 19th.
It’s been fifteen years since the last book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series came out. This weekend, excitement spread online when a rumored release date for The Winds of Winter—the sixth book—began circulating, suggesting it might be published later this year. Fans had hoped the long wait was finally over.
The most compelling spy movies expertly capture the intense danger and pressure faced by undercover agents. These films succeed by either showcasing clever dialogue to escape tricky situations or thrilling action sequences to uncover the truth. The best ones truly immerse the viewer, making them feel like they’re right there with the spy.
The latest Detective Conan movie, Fallen Angel on the Highway, premiered in Japan on April 10th and earned an impressive 1.13 billion yen (about US$7.1 million) on its opening day. This is the biggest opening day ever for a film in the Detective Conan series.
The 1980s delivered a unique brand of horror. Directors like David Cronenberg shocked audiences with disturbing body horror in films like The Fly, Sam Raimi overwhelmed us with gore in The Evil Dead, and William Lustig truly terrified us with Maniac. But there’s something about ’80s horror that still resonates today. In 1981, Joe Dante’s The Howling raised the bar with its groundbreaking werewolf transformation – a feat that filmmakers continue to try and replicate.
Spider-Man is Marvel’s most recognizable hero, but Superman is often considered the definitive superhero, not just for DC Comics, but for the entire comic book medium. Both characters have been portrayed by multiple actors in live-action films – Superman has had several, and Spider-Man has seen three main actors take on the role. Currently, David Corenswet plays Superman, and Tom Holland is the current Spider-Man.
As a big horror fan, I’ve always loved The Howling. It’s a werewolf movie directed by Joe Dante – the guy who did Gremlins – and it was seriously ahead of its time with the special effects. Rob Bottin did amazing work, and the on-screen transformations were groundbreaking for the era. It’s based on a novel from 1977 and follows a news reporter, played by Dee Wallace, who stumbles upon a hidden community of werewolves. While it didn’t make a huge amount of money when it first came out – around $17.9 million – it’s become a real cult favorite over the years. The cast was great too, with Dee Wallace leading the way alongside Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, Belinda Balaski, and Kevin McCarthy.
The movie takes place in the peaceful summer town of Bayleen Bay, but things quickly turn terrifying when an ice cream truck arrives and its treats cause a disturbing change in the local children. The film shows a series of scenes depicting a group of kids losing their minds.
The 1980s were a golden age for dark, cautionary tales in movies, and director John Carpenter delivered several iconic films, including The Thing, Prince of Darkness, and They Live. Before that, in 1979, he directed Elvis, starring Kurt Russell as the legendary musician. Their successful partnership continued in 1981 with the dystopian hit Escape from New York.
Netflix’s new eight-episode thriller premiered on January 1, 2023, and it’s designed to keep you guessing. What makes it unique is that viewers can choose the order in which they watch the episodes. According to creator Eric Garcia and the cast, this allows everyone to experience the story from a different starting point. It’s like a puzzle you can solve in over 5,000 different ways, making each viewing experience unique.