Murder on the Orient Express Trailer Reveals Star-Studded Mystery

20th Century Fox has unveiled the first trailer for the star-studdedAgatha ChristieadaptationMurder on the Orient Express. Directed byKenneth Branagh(Thor) and scripted byAmerican Godsco-creatorMichael Green, the film boasts a massive A-list cast and takes place on a packed train where one of the passengers is murdered. Detective Hercule Poirot, played by Branagh, is on the case, and begins narrowing his suspects one by one. Even if you’ve never read Christie’s 1934 detective novel or have not seenSidney Lumet’s Oscar-winning 1974 feature film adaptation, if you’re a fan of murder mysteries, this seems like an easy sell....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Margaret Conley

Netflix New Movies and TV Coming in July 2017

Netflix has announced a slew of movies and TV shows coming to the streaming service next month, and it’s pretty solid! There are some big blockbusters heading to Netflix likeRogue One: A Star Wars Story, but also solid cinephile fare likePaul Thomas Anderson’sPunch-Drunk Love. After expiring in June,E.T. the Extra-Terrestrialis back in the fold, andJames Cameron’s epic love storyTitanicwill be available for your streaming pleasure. There are also a couple of intriguing Netflix originals like the anorexia-centricTo the Boneand theJessica Williamsromantic comedyThe Incredible Jessica James....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Anthony Payne

New Bumblebee Poster Rolls Out

Paramount Pictures has rolled out a newBumblebeeposter for the upcomingTransformersspinoff. The film is set in the 1980s and effectively serves as a prequel toMichael Bay’s pentalogy ofTransformersmovies that grew bigger and louder (and dumber) with each successive entry.Bumblebeegoes the other direction, as LAIKA president and CEO andKubo and the Two StringsfilmmakerTravis Knightmakes his live-action directorial debut on the film, which boasts a smaller budget and more intimate storyline. Indeed, as the title suggests this film focuses just on Bumblebee, as the character befriends a teenager (Hailee Steinfeld)....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Mary Walsh

One of 'Final Fantasy's Most Notorious Villains Gets a Powerful Magic: The Gathering Treatment

Sephiroth is one of the most iconic – and therefore immediately recognizable – villains invideo game history. Whether it’s his striking appearance, haunting theme music, or complex narrative arc that first comes to mind when one is asked about his character, he has become a cultural touchstone sincehis first introduction inFinal Fantasy VIIin 1997. With his signature Masamune sword striking immediate fear in any gamer who has had to face him and a fall from celebrated war hero to genocidal nemesis, Sephiroth’s is one of the most celebrated arcs in the history of gaming....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Nicole Figueroa

Osgood Perkins to Write, Direct Supernatural Thriller Incident at Fort Bragg

Lionsgate has tapped rising genre filmmakerOsgood Perkinsto write and direct the supernatural thrillerIncident at Fort Bragg, which boasts a very juicy premise. The film is inspired by the true story of world-renowned priest Malachi Martin, who was brought in by the U.S. government to perform a sanctioned exorcism on a young soldier. This incident took place in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the largest military installation in the world. Beau Flynnis producing under his FlynnPictureCo banner along withScott Glassgoldof Ground Control Entertainment, while FPC’sScott Sheldonwill serve as an executive producer....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · Angela Curry

Out of 2024's Many Vampire Stories, Don't Let This Overlooked Indie Dramedy Pass You By

TheTwilightRenaissance might be over, but that doesn’t mean that the sun has risen for vampires, forcing them to hide in their coffins in shame once again. On the contrary, 2024 was a great year for the fanged creatures, both in movies and on television. In between a great second season ofInterview with the Vampireand the terrified audiences filling up movie theaters to watchRobert Eggers’ newNosferatu, we are all putting our crucifixes and garlic necklaces away as we welcome the vamps back into our lives....

June 4, 2025 · 5 min · 891 words · Jason Reyes

Parasite Director Bong Joon-ho on the Marvel Cinema Debate

In 2019, what is certain in life? The sun shall rise, the IRS shall tax your income, and the “Are Marvel movies actually cinema?” debate shall echo into the infinite void. There is exactly one human being whose opinion I would actually care to hear about this never-ending argument. And wouldn’t you know it? He shared it! The ‘he’ in question beingParasitedirectorBong Joon-ho, who spilled the beans on his unique opinions about comic book movies withVariety....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Allison Wade

Peter Dinklage, Elle Fanning, Reed Morano on I Think We’re Alone Now

From director/cinematographerReed Moranoand screenwriterMike Makowsky, the indie dramaI Think We’re Alone Nowfollows Del (Peter Dinklage) and the carefully crafted paradise that this last man on earth has created for himself. When the arrival of mysterious interloper Grace (Elle Fanning) threatens the perfectly created and scheduled utopia, in his small and empty town, he begins to question whether her staying would be the worst thing that could happen to him. During this phone interview with Collider, co-stars Peter Dinklage and Elle Fanning, along with filmmaker Reed Morano, talked about the appeal of telling such a stark story, what stood out about the characters, exploring the effects of the apocalypse without showing the apocalypse, feeling lonely vs....

June 4, 2025 · 18 min · 3684 words · Rachel Hurst

Prometheus 2: Noomi Rapace Not Returning for Sequel

The development ofPrometheus 2has followed a very curious track. Before the first film even hit theaters, directorRidley Scottwas already busyrevealing what would happen in the subsequent sequel, speaking to the origin story of the Engineers. That initial idea, Scott said, would findNoomi Rapace’s Shaw and the disembodied head ofMichael Fassbender’s David embarking on a road trip of sorts to find out where the Engineers came from and discovering even more horrors once they arrived at their home planet....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 335 words · Jordan Fisher

Raised by Wolves Season 2 Filming Begins, Set Photos Revealed

Give a prayer of thanks to Sol, as Season 2 ofRaised by Wolveshas officially started rolling.Abubakar Salim, who plays robotic caretaker Father,posted a picture of himself on Twitterletting us know that the cast and crew are filming once again. After premiering in September 2020, the series wasrenewed for a second seasononly a couple of weeks later. The cerebral sci-fi show was one of HBO Max’s first original series, backed by executive producerRidley Scottand creatorAaron Guzikowski....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Christopher Harris

Rampage Movie Plot Details Revealed by Dwayne Johnson

Amongst the plethora of populist movie stars, very few have the natural charisma and genuine talent ofDwayne Johnson. His comedic timing is a thing of wonder and though he hardly uses his body enough in comedy, he’s a performer who thinks about his physicality as much as what his mouth is doing. Amidst the chaotic, self-serious nonsense-fest that isThe Fate of the Furious, Johnson and co-starJason Stathamnearly made a great action movie out of their 20 minutes or so of screen time together....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Brooke Berry

Shadow and Bone Showrunner on His 3-Season Plan for the Series

One of the things many people want to know before they begin watching a series is if the people writing the show have a long-term plan. There’s nothing worse than watching a show where it becomes very apparent the writers have no idea where they’re going, and the characters and story suffer as a result. Thankfully, not only does the upcomingShadow and Boneseries have five books' worth of story to pull from, but when showrunnerEric Heissererpitched Netflix on his vision for the series to try and land the job, he outlined a detailed multi-season plan....

June 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1041 words · Theresa Roberts

SNL: Willem Dafoe Becomes Maurice in the Beauty and the Beast Sketch

Little town, it’s a quiet village… or is it? In thisSaturday Night Livesketch, we get a peek at how Maurice used his alone time while Belle was trapped in the castle with the Beast. Belle (Chloe Fineman) uses the Beast’s (Pete Davidson) magical mirror to look at her father at home, only to find that maybe he does live up to the title of “crazy old Maurice.“Willem Dafoeas Maurice dances around his house, lights candles, and hides photos of Belle to do what many men do alone....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · David Estrada