Movies

I was fascinated by a recent conversation with Ryan Reynolds on *Late Night with Seth Meyers*. It turns out Reynolds subtly honored the late John Candy throughout the *Deadpool* movies, and I’m kicking myself for never noticing! Apparently, he included a nod to Candy’s character, Del Griffith, from *Planes, Trains and Automobiles* – specifically, the book Del reads in the film, *The Canadian Mounted*. Reynolds snuck a shot of Wade Wilson reading that very same book into the second *Deadpool* movie. It’s a clever tribute, and I’m glad Meyers brought it to light.

I was so excited to hear the Muschietti siblings talk about the new series at New York Comic Con! According to The Hollywood Reporter, they and the cast really shared a lot of details with fans, and it got everyone buzzing. Andy explained something I’ve been hoping for – that this series will actually feel much more like the book than the movies did. It’s great to know they’re staying true to the source material!

Over the years, a wave of exciting and original horror projects emerged, many of which have since become beloved classics or received widespread praise. Early in the decade, filmmakers began taking risks and trying new things, creating movies that continue to resonate with audiences. These films redefined the horror genre with their incredible atmosphere, complex stories, and innovative style, and remain highly regarded today.

The film, starring Sean Connery, tells the story of a young boy who unexpectedly teams up with a group of time-traveling dwarves. Together, they journey through different eras in search of treasure to steal.

According to Flix Patrol, *The Woman in Cabin 10* is now the most popular movie on Netflix worldwide. This happened quickly – just two days after its release – even though critics haven’t been kind to it. Despite the negative reviews, the film has outperformed other popular choices like *Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire* and *KPop Demon Hunters*.

As a lifelong movie fan, I always find it fascinating to hear about how stars first started out. This weekend, Reese Witherspoon shared a really touching story at her Hello Sunshine conference. She talked about being a young, aspiring actress trying to get her foot in the door, and how one of her very first auditions was actually for a role opposite Diane Keaton. It was especially poignant because she also took a moment to acknowledge Keaton’s recent passing – a really lovely tribute from one actress to another.

Unfortunately, there won’t be a Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 9 airing on October 16.

An artbook for the upcoming *Thunderbolts* movie revealed early plans to revisit Bucky Barnes’ iconic Winter Soldier appearance in the 2025 film. Although other Marvel characters have used classic designs in recent years, Bucky hasn’t worn the Winter Soldier armor since the 2014 movie *Captain America: The Winter Soldier*.

Concept artist Aleksi Briclot recently revealed early designs for Captain America’s Quantum Suit from the time travel sequence in *Avengers: Endgame*. This version of the suit features significantly more red, particularly across the shoulders and chest, creating a bolder, but perhaps overwhelming, color scheme. The initial designs also included a larger Avengers logo on the chest, which some felt was distracting.

Despite generally sticking to a familiar formula, the *Transformers* franchise has occasionally broken the mold and created truly memorable stories. Examples include *Transformers: Armada* with its distinct style, and the incredibly popular *Beast Wars: Transformers*. *Beast Wars* was groundbreaking for its time, featuring Transformers that turned into animals instead of vehicles, and utilizing 3D animation that, while a bit dated now, was innovative in 1996. The series also boasts beloved characters, including Dinobot – arguably the best-written character in the entire franchise – whose tragic story continues to resonate with fans and deserves wider recognition.