Warning: This post is dark and full of spoilers from Sunday’s episode ofGame of Thrones, plus some from the recent season ofThe Walking Dead. We all knew it was coming. We knew it was coming since the Season 5 finale, but the cast and producers ofGame of Throneskept skirting the issue. Some dangled the carrot in front of the fans by claiming “maybe he is, maybe he isn’t,” while others definitively stated Jon Snow was killed at the hands of his Night’s Watch brethren....

One of the many fantastic films to world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival wasWidows. Directed bySteve McQueen(12 Years a Slave,Shame) and co-written by McQueen andGillian Flynn, the film is about four women that must execute a heist in order to pay off the debt their deceased husbands incurred. Furthermore, the women have to pull off the heist while both the law and criminals are bearing down around them....

As the superhero genre has grown, so has the litany of projects that either dissect it or poke fun at it — or both, in the case ofThe Boys. FromInvincibleto Netflix’s short-livedJupiter’s Legacyand the upcoming Netflix film based onBOOM! Studios’Irredeemable/Incorruptible, it looks like the superhero genre won’t be running short on superhero deconstruction tales any time soon. ButDreamWorks Animationbeat them all to the punch withMegamind. Will Ferrellstars as the titular Megamind, an alien genius with bright blue skin and an enlarged cranium that houses a genius-level intellect....

Gather your family on your pink living room sofa, it is once again the best time of the year. No, we don’t mean Halloween, or “spooky season”, we mean the release of the next installment ofThe Simpsons Treehouse of Horror.This annual television event, which is highly anticipated by the show’s dedicated, multi-generational fans, has been a regular part of the series for the past 33 seasons. For years the writers have parodied horror media with their classic comedy style, poking fun at short stories and the top film releases of the year at the expense of America’s favorite cartoon family who endures significantly more violence in the annual horror-themed releases....

AfterFriendsended in 2004,David Schwimmer(Ross “Pivot!” Gellar) took on lots of fascinating career moves. He’s directedSimon Peggcomedies andClive Owenthrillers. He’s done lots of theater work. He’s returned to television — albeit very dramatic television — in a quietly scene-stealing supporting role onThe People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story. But what he hasn’t done is return to a leading role on comedy television… until now, and not a moment too soon....

If there’s one news story that just won’t die this month, it’s “Auteur Director Criticizes Marvel.” Whether it’s heavyweights likeMartin ScorseseandFrancis Ford Coppolaor distinguished filmmakers who most Americans barely know but are still making headlines because Marvel!!!likeKen LoachandFernando Meirelles, everyone with a DGA card seems to have an opinion on the merits of the MCU. And that’s the beauty of being human – we can agree to disagree! The latest to wade into this media-perpetuated fracas is Marvel’s favorite sonJon Favreau, who directed the first twoIron Manmovies....

In this week’s episode, a producer onThe Kardashianspitched a surprising spin-off idea. Inone ofKendall JennerandKylie Jenner’s dual confessional interviews,the off-camera producer voiced the opinion that the two sisters should do their own spin-offfeaturing their jet-setting adventures. Even more surprising was the fact that the sisters seemed amenable to the idea. Kylie, who has been notoriously camera-shy on the family reality series, even jokingly signed on to do a three-episode special. Since the siblings have committed to filming in tandem this season, and because they are the most at ease in each other’s presence, the pitch could actually work....

It has just been announced thatEmily In ParisstarLily Collinsis primed to star in a brand new live-actionPolly Pocketfilm, which will be written and directed by Golden Globe winnerLena Dunham. Collins will be producing the movie and playing the leading role, and it will undoubtedly be exciting to see what type of twist the actress puts on the iconic 80’s character. Robbie BrennerandKevin McKeonwill oversee the film for Mattel Films, whileSandino Moya-SmithandWinnie Carrillooversee for MGM....

WithLionnow playing in limited release, I recently sat down with screenwriterLukeDaviesfor an extended video interview. During our wide-ranging conversation he talked about meetingSaroo’sbiological mother affected how he wrote the screenplay, balancing fact vs. fiction, how he wanted India and Australia to feel like distinct characters, the wayWALL-Einfluenced his take on the film, the way he likes to work, how the producers kept Google at arms-length but Google did help recreate an older version of Google Maps for the movie, and more....

HBO has unveiled the trailer for its upcoming documentaryMarathon: The Patriots’ Day Bombing. Directed byRicki SternandAnnie Sundberg, the film chronicles the bombing of the Boston Marathon in 2013 and the aftermath that ensued, taking a closer look at the lives of those that were affected by the terrorist attack. Interviews with survivors, first responders, and Boston Globe journalists abound as the film looks to take an all-encompassing approach to covering the event....

I wouldn’t blame you if you were down onMark Wahlbergright now. Three of his last five films are downright bad. But here’s the thing… three of his last seven films were in my Top 15 of their respective years. He’s very hit-and-miss in my book, and yet, as a well-known Boston homer, I must admit that Mark Wahlberg is kind of The Man. First of all, Mark Wahlberg is not only an Oscar-nominated actor, but he’s also an Oscar-nominated producer as well....

WhenMidwayhits theaters on November 8th, you’ll have many people to thank for the World War II epic’s bursting-at-the-seems action. Chief among them, of course, is directorRoland Emmerich. But it’s the likes ofEd SkreinandLuke Kleintankwho, as hero dog-fighting pilots, are at the tip of the spear among an ensemble cast that featuresPatrick Wilson,Woody Harrelson,Mandy Moore,Nick Jonas, andDennis Quaid. Much of the heavy lifting for the action is provided by Skrein’s cocksure yet righteous depiction of legendary WWII fighter pilot Navy Lt....

Boy howdy, do I loveMortal Kombat.As a video game,as a movie, I just think the whole thing rips. It’s why, even though we don’t know too much about it, I’m excited and optimistic about the forthcoming 2021 film adaptation, which will drop in our HBO Max laps this April. And now that I’ve seen a new crop of character posters… let this film get over here already! It’s very cool to see the character design for all our familiar favorites, which include:Mehcad Brooksas Jax Briggs,Josh Lawsonas Kano,Max Huangas Kung Lao,Ludi Linas Liu Kang,Sisi Stringeras Mileena,Tadanobu Asanoas Raiden,Hiroyuki Sanadaas Scorpion,Chin Hanas Shang Tsung,Jessica McNameeas Sonya Blade, andJoe Taslimas Sub-Zero....