‘Red One’ Earns Amazing CinemaScore To Offset 32% Rotten Tomatoes Rating

The holiday-themed action-adventure filmRed Oneis looking at a moderately successful opening weekend haul at the domestic box office, but the film’s audience response might just boost its revenue. StarringDwayne JohnsonandChris Evans,Red Onewas received warmly by opening day crowds, as per the polling platform CinemaScore, which tabulates exit scores on the basis of how likely a viewer is to recommend a given film to others. And the verdict is in;Red Onehas earned a rather solid A- gradefrom audiences, which suggests that it might just have the legs to last the winter....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · John Lucas

‘Thursday Murder Club’ Author Defends Divisive Casting in Netflix’s Movie Adaptation

Based on British television personalityRichard Osman’s bestseller,The Thursday Murder Clubis set to debut on Netflix in late August and is one of the platform’s most anticipated upcoming releases. Directed byHome Alone’sChris Columbus, the film stars the likes ofHelen Mirren,Pierce Brosnan,Ben Kingsley,Celia Imrie, and many more, fromDoctor Who’sDavid Tennantto the brilliantTom Ellis, in one of the most stacked British casts in recent memory. However, it is this casting, in particular the casting of Brosnan as Ron, that has caused some controversy from fans of the novel....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Patricia Williams

“The Plot Will Thicken”: ’Pulse’s Jessie T. Usher Promises That More Drama Will Unfold in a Possible Season 2

[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Pulse.] TheNetflixmedical dramaPulseis set in Miami’s busiest Level 1 Trauma Center, where third-year resident Dr. Danny Simms (Willa Fitzgerald) finds herself in the position of being considered for a promotion that is only possible because she’s responsible for Chief Resident Dr. Xander Phillips’ (Colin Woodell) suspension. Also at Maguire Medical Hospital is Dr. Sam Elijah (Jessie T. Usher), third-year emergency medicine resident and Danny’s best friend who realizes that she’s been hiding a pretty big secret from him, and Dr....

June 9, 2025 · 12 min · 2501 words · Eric Odonnell

'Bad Boys 4' Trailer — Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Are Back in Action

Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?Will Smith and Martin Lawrenceare back in the trailer forBad Boys: Ride or Dieand the same banter that fans have come to love is back and in full force again. The trailer indicated that the plot will revolve around the news thatJoe Pantoliano’s late Captain Howard—who was killed off in the previous installment of the franchise—is being publicly accused of corruption, and it’s up to Mike and Marcus to prove that their old mentor is being framed....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Alex Hall

'Heart Eyes' Spends So Much Time Trying To Be a Rom-Com That It Forgets To Be a Horror Movie

If you’re a slasher fan, there are many reasons to be happy right now. After being looked down upon for years, the subgenre is surging back thanks to recent releases likeThanksgivingandtheTerrifiertrilogy. This month we were presented with another promising slasher entry inHeart Eyes, directed byJosh Ruben.Heart Eyeshas a clever premise, as a masked killer strikes every Valentine’s Day, killing couples. When the killer choses Ally (Olivia Holt) and Jay (Mason Gooding) as his (her?...

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 952 words · Paige Romero

'Jujutsu Kaisen's Satoru Gojo Isn't as Important as You Think

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2. This is one of the first things you learn when you are introduced toGege Akutami’sJujutsu Kaisenanime and manga franchise:Satoru Gojo is the strongest. From his powers to his look to his persona, the fans have grown to adore Satoru Gojo, and he is a big part of what madeJujutsu Kaisensuch amassively popular global franchise. Currently, in its second season, the anime series has had thirty-five episodes so far, as well as a prequel movie calledJujutsu Kaisen 0that made quite a splash at the box office....

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1024 words · Chris Patrick

'Sweet Magnolias' — Everything We Know So Far About Season 4 including cast and plot

Quick Links Based on a successful series of novels bySherryl Woods,Sweet Magnoliashas become ahuge hit for Netflixamong a tidal wave of new shows, standing out as some of the streaming site’s best. Between the constant barrage of eye-opening celebrity documentaries and gritty dramas, the show provides a breath of fresh air for fans of comfort-viewing akin to the likes ofGilmore GirlsandVirgin River. Following the watertight bond of three life-long friends,Sweet Magnoliaspitches some of life’s most challenging tests at the trio, from romance failures to familial breakdowns, with their touchingly endearing and utterly relatable nexus the backbone of the series....

June 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1122 words · Kyle Mcdonald

'The Brady Bunch’ Family Tree Explained

“Here’s the story of a lovely lady…” To this day, those seven words that begin the iconicThe Brady Bunchtheme song still put a smile on people’s faces, people only too happy to carry on with the rest of the tune. That theme song summarizes the entire premise of the show perfectly: a woman with three girls meets a man with three boys, and they form a family.The show was groundbreaking at the time, as shows about blended families simply weren’t made in the late 1960s....

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1037 words · Keith Parsons

'The Ritual' Review: How the Hell Did Al Pacino and Dan Stevens Get Trapped in This Mess of a Horror Movie?

2017’sThe Ritual, directed byDavid Bruckner, isone of the best horror films of the last decade. 2025’sThe Ritual, co-written and directed byDavid Midell, and starring the likes ofAl PacinoandDan Stevens, is the exact opposite. It shares a name with a better movie, but this dull, ugly-looking film,which comes out on June 6, is nothing more than a near-beat-for-beat retread ofThe Exorcist.Exorcism-related horror films have been done to death,and if you’ve seen one, you’ve often seen them all....

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1019 words · Michael Bailey

'TMNT Mutant Mayhem 2' Director Promises Shredder in Villain-Forward Sequel

Coming up with sequels is a tough job for screenwriters and directors because you need to find a balance between giving fans what they’ve already seen and liked while also elevating the story and bringing something new into the mix. WithTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, there will be the extra element of bringingthe most popular villain of the franchise, Shredder, to the big screen. In an interview with Collider’sMike Thomas, screenwriter and directorJeff Rowerevealed that this is exactly the stage they are in right now....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · David Vincent

'What If...' Season 2 Cast and Character Guide: Who's Playing Who in the Marvel Animated Series?

MCU is back with theirmind-blowing alternate realities with Season 2 ofWhat If…?First premiering on Disney+ in 2021, the series takes a spin on the beloved superheroes of the MCU by exploring the multiverse concept, a cornerstone of the franchise itself. Each episode presents a self-contained plot that diverges from the original canon that we’ve grown to love, imagining how events and decisions could unfold differently depending on the characters’ alternate situations, leading to unforeseen consequences....

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1040 words · Katie Phelps

10 Best Doc Holliday Quotes in 'Tombstone,' Ranked

Arguably the best character in 1993’s hit WesternTombstone, Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer) has some of the greatest lines in the film.Kilmer’s iconic portrayalof the real-life gunslinger inspired many quotable lines, from comedic quips to dialogue heavy with depth and nuance. While Doc Holliday tries to maintain a brave face during his stint in Tombstone alongside bestie, lawman Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell),he is slowly succumbing to Tuberculosis. While Kurt Russell’s badass Wyatt Earp has some iconic lines (“Are you gonna do something, or just stand there and bleed?...

June 8, 2025 · 8 min · 1606 words · Joshua Lopez

10 Best Horror Movie Final Battles, Ranked

Help isn’t coming, just about everyone else is dead and it all comes down to this—the final battle between the big bad, whether a terrifying serial killer or supernatural entity, and the lone survivor. It’s a staple of the genre, the moment audiences have been waiting for, and a well-done final battle can contribute to a satisfying ending. Audiences can typically expect the good guys will win—although not always!—but the fun is in watching them get there....

June 8, 2025 · 10 min · 1992 words · Samantha Hughes