Horror is cinema’s prevailing genre. It has been standing tall as the form’s most consistently popular and inventive monolith, with successive generations always finding ways to scare the life out of us, only to come back wanting more. Early folks like the expressionisticF.W. Murnauand gothicTod Browningpassed the spooky torch down to mid-century matinee giants in the form ofWilliam CastleandRoger Corman, only for the genre to explode into the hands of many....

Verna Feltonbegan her career as a child performer in a road show. She transitioned into stage production, radio, film, and television as she aged. Her career lasted for over sixty years until her death in 1966, one day beforethe passing ofWalt Disney. Felton was known for her distinctive husky voice and no-nonsense attitude, which usually got her cast as authoritative characters. However, she was capable of playing kinder and softer characters, which can be seen in her voiceover work....

With Thanksgiving just around the corner,Disney+is bringing out several big feature films just in time for the most thankful month of the year. November is going to be a big month for Disney+ in general, asthe highly anticipated sequelMoana 2will be released exclusively in theaters on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024. While this month doesn’t have too many new shows for Disney+, the streaming platform is likely to enjoy a break following the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe series,Agatha All Along....

In an interview withPlayboy in 1968, directorStanley Kubricksaid “The very meaninglessness of life forces a man to create his own meaning,” and in his detailed response to the question, “Is life worth living?” he added, “However vast the darkness, we must supply our own light.” I’d like to think that Kubrick would be a fan ofJames Gray’s new movieAd Astra, not only because it feels partly inspired by Kubrick’s2001: A Space Odyssey(along with a heavy dose ofApocalypse Now), but because the film is about finding meaning in an empty universe....

Captain America: Brave New Worldwas supposed to launch the MCU’s next phase of grounded, politically charged storytelling — instead, it became one of the studio’s biggest misfires. Despite a great cast that includedAnthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, and Giancarlo Esposito, the film stumbled to a 46% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and earned just $415 million at the global box office. Now, Marvel Studios presidentKevin Feigeis offering a blunt assessment of what went wrong:the movie didn’t haveChris Evans....

It’s rare to see alternate cuts of major studio blockbusters get an official release, but perhapsBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceis a special case all around. Ever since that film’s press junket, directorZack Snyderwas teasing that he had so much extra footage that they’d be releasing an extended cut of the film on Blu-ray, and indeedBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Editionis poised for release on Digital HD on June 28th and on Blu-ray and DVD on July 19th, giving fans an entirely new—and R-rated—look at the film....

With the upcomingMalignant,James Wanwill return to his horror roots after a deep dive to Atlantis. From the film’s recently-releasedposterandtrailer, there are some heavy nods towards the Italian horror subgenre known as Giallo. With its origins in pulp paperbacks, the title has become synonymous with colorful mysteries involving gruesome deaths, masked killers, and a lot of thinly-veiled eroticism. Giallos have had a significant impact throughout the entire history of film, as movies such asKluteandEyes of Laura Marswere influenced by the horror-influenced subgenre....

Christopher Nolan’snext filmhas just landed its two female leads.Anne HathawayandZendayawill star in the as-yet untitled film alongsideMatt DamonandTom Holland.Deadline reportsthat the roles the two are playing are currently being kept under wraps. Hathaway is a veteran of Nolan’s films, having previously starred inThe Dark Knight RisesandInterstellar, much like co-star Damon, who appeared inInterstellarandOppenheimer. Conversely, it will be the first Nolan picture for both Zendaya andSpider-Manco-star/real-life paramour Holland. Deadline also indicates that previously reported rumors about the film’s plot - which have ranged from a period vampire movie to a reimagining of the 1983 super-helicopter thrillerBlue Thunder- are untrue....

[Editor’s note: This article and video contain spoilers for Cobra Kai Season 5.]This has been a hot topic of conversation ever since we first metSean Kanan’s Mike Barnes inThe Karate Kid Part IIIin 1989, but now that Kanan is making his return to the franchise inCobra KaiSeason 5, it’s a priority to discuss this burning question; who would win in a fight, Mike Barnes or Johnny Lawrence? WithCobra KaiSeason 5 now available to stream on Netflix, I got the chance to catch up withWilliam ZabkaandRalph Macchio, and just had to throw that question Zabka’s way....

t’s been a lengthy wait, but rest assured that the end is near. Season 2 ofTrackertook a hiatus in early December and since then, fans of the show have been left to stew on the prospect of Colter Shaw’s (Justin Hartley) white whale case regarding the missing Gina Picket. The second season ofTrackerreturns on Sunday, February 16, in a episode titled, “The Disciple.” The mid-season premiere will likely see major developments which hopefully lead toColter finally cracking this decade-long mystery....

Warning:Spoilersfor the Counterpart Season 2 episode “Twin Cities” follow. One of the most chilling lines spoken in the Starz seriesCounterpartcame from Yanek (James Cromwell), an “extractor” who specializes in comparing the experiences from the show’s two worlds. He’s speaking with Howard Alpha (J.K. Simmons), who has crossed over, and is telling him about some of the differences in his life versus that of his “Other,” Howard Prime. In describing Prime’s poor relationship with his father, and the decisions he made to abandon him, Alpha passionately exclaims “I would never do that!...

With the animated film still playing in theaters, Warner Bros. Entertainment has officially announced thatDC League of Super-Petswill be available on digital later this month on August 23, with a physical media release, which includes 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD, expected on October 4. Premium digital ownership of the film will be available for $24.99, with 48-hour PVOD rental available for $19.99. The film’s 4K Ultra HD release will be available to purchase for $49....

Few things pair better than cold weather and movies. Get rid of the biting chill in your bones with a cozy home movie night under the gentle glow of the Christmas tree lights. If you don’t mind braving the frigid temperatures, then a giant theater screen is its own sort of gift. December has enough new movies to satisfy every taste across streaming and theatrical. In fact, some of the year’s buzziest features are squeaking in before 2024....