Is There More to 'The Penguin's' Eve Than Meets the Eye?

Matt Reeves hasn’t wasted any time filling up his “Batman epic crime saga"with staple comic book characters.The Batmanintroduced the Penguin (Colin Farrell), Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz), the Riddler (Paul Dano), the Joker (Barry Keoghan), Carmine Falcone (John Turturro), and even teased less infamous villains like Hush.The Penguincontinues to expand on this roster of characters, translated into a more grounded version of their comic book iterations. So far, we’ve seen Salvator Maroni (Clancy Brown), Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti), and Victor Aguilar (Rhenzy Feliz) all make their debut inThe Penguin, but there may be another iconic Batman villain hidden in the series....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · William Lewis

Jeff Nichols Working on New Sci-Fi Film With Paramount

Jeff Nicholsand Paramount are clearly keen to keep working inside the parameters of the sci-fi genre, with the filmmaker developing anew project for the studiothat he’s slated to write and direct, which comes soon after hisA Quiet Placespinoff was announced to be coming to theaters on July 03, 2025. Details are virtually nonexistent at this stage other than it being a completely original script, which will shoot after he finishes up on the next installment in the rapidly-expanding universe built out from John Krasinski’s two intense and atmospheric horror movies....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Gabriella Brown

Jeffrey Wright on HBO Documentary We Are Not Done Yet

Directed bySareen Hairabedianand produced byJeffrey Wright, the documentaryWe Are Not Done Yet(debuting on HBO on November 8th, in conjunction with Veterans Day, and also available on HBO On-Demand, HBO NOW and HBO GO) profiles a group of veterans and active-duty service members as they come together to share their past and current traumas through the written word, giving voice to their experiences serving their country. In workshop sessions and rehearsals, and then in their final performance on stage and in front of a live audience, these men and women confront the best and the worst of their lives in the military and open up about ongoing struggles with PTSD (as a result of combat and, in some cases, sexual assault), and how challenging it is to readjust to civilian life....

July 24, 2025 · 8 min · 1667 words · Aaron Ortiz

Kong: Skull Island Trailer Pits Tom Hiddleston Against a Beast

Warner Bros. has released the first trailer forKong: Skull Island, the 1970s-set blockbuster reimagining of theKing Kongmythos. 11 years afterPeter Jackson’s remake,Kings of SummerdirectorJordan Vogt-Robertswill resurrect the franchise with the tale of a diverse team of explorers who venture deep into uncharted territory and find themselves intruding into the realm of the mythic Kong. And this is a Kong unlike any we’ve seen before. Not just two to five times the height of a human being,Kong: Skull Island’stitle monster will clock in at 100-feet tall....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Crystal Rodriguez

Little Women Review: Greta Gerwig's New Version Is Lush and Vibrant

Before watchingGreta Gerwig’s new adaptation ofLouisa May Alcott’s novelLittle Women, I sat down withGillian Armstrong’s 1994 adaptation. This was helpful in getting the plot beats of the story, but also seeing how much Gerwig leaves her own stamp on the material. Armstrong’s version is good for what it is, but it feels a bit like visiting a historical preservation site. Everything is pristine with signs off to the side saying “Do not touch....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · Jason Williams

Locke and Key: Emilia Jones on That Ending and Season 2

After first being released in comic book form byJoe HillandGabriel Rodríguezin 2009, the source material forLocke & Keytook a very long road before finally making its way to Netflix in February 2020. Now in the hands of co-showrunnersCarlton Cuse(Bates Motel,Lost) andMeredith Averill(The Haunting of Hill House) and already picked up for a second season, the story follows the Locke family – Nina (Darby Stanchfield), Tyler (Connor Jessup), Kinsey (Emilia Jones) and Bode (Jackson Robert Scott) – as they move to their ancestral home, known as Keyhouse....

July 24, 2025 · 12 min · 2448 words · Katie Shaffer

Mark Wahlberg Movie Infinite Pushed to Memorial Day Weekend 2021

Paramount has delayed the release ofMark Wahlberg’s sci-fi movieInfinite, moving it from August 7 to August 25, 2025. The move gives directorAntoine Fuquamore time in the editing room, and gives Infinite a high-profile release date over Memorial Day weekend – which could be especially crowded next year.Infinitewill now open against Disney’sCruellastarringEmma Stone. Wahlberg stars as a troubled man who discovers that his hallucinations are actually visions from past lives. Suicidal and self-medicating, he is rescued by a group called “infinites” who unlock the memories of his past lives in the hopes he can thwart an infinite who has a terrible plan for humanity....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Mary Barry

Marvel Realm of Champions Introduces Thor as New Champion

Avid players of the mobile gameMarvel Realm of Championscan finally experience the power of the God of Thunder with the introduction of Thor himself. The highly-anticipated character is the latest hero to join the game’s ever-changing Battleworld after the latest major update. This version of the character hails from the Thor Corps, serving under Baron War Thor of the Asgardian Republic in the game’s reimagined Marvel universe. In terms of gameplay, Thor is a melee-class bruiser who specializes in getting up close and personal with enemies in 1v1 arena combat....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Elizabeth Guerra

Masi Oka on Channeling a Bond Villain for Spies in Disguise

In the animated spy comedy adventureSpies in Disguise, super spy Lance Sterling (voiced byWill Smith) finds his life taking an unexpected turn that forces him to team up with scientist Walter Beckett (voiced byTom Holland) for the ultimate mission. to succeed, the otherwise suave and debonair spy must allow himself to be transformed into a pigeon, so that the duo can save the world. The film also stars the voices talents ofRachel Brosnahan,Karen Gillan,Rashida Jones,DJ Khaled,Reba McEntire,Ben MendelsohnandMasi Oka....

July 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1230 words · Daniel Robbins

Mia Goth’s Best Performance Isn’t in a Horror Movie

Given how radically the horror genre has changed in the 21st century, it’s surprising that there hasn’t been a modern “scream queen” who has given classic stars likeJamie Lee Curtis, Neve Campbell,orHeather Langenkampa run for their money. The genre may be heading in a different direction, butMia Gothhas certainly become an icon within some of the wildest projects in recent history. Betweenthe trippy space operaHigh Life, the disturbing psychological thrillerA Cure For Wellness, the absurdist satireInfinity Pool, and her prominent role inTi West’sXandPearl, Goth has mastered all of horror’s most idiosyncratic subgenres....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 995 words · Sherry Hurley

Mile 22 Review: A Rancid Rampage of Mindless Violence

The time ofPeter BergandMark Wahlbergmovies has run its course. They’ve rarely been great (Deepwater Horizon), but they’ve also never been as borderline unwatchable as their recent collaboration,Mile 22. It’s understandable when a director and an actor like working together and keep collaborating, but Berg and Wahlberg are playing into each other’s weaknesses, with Wahlberg’s characters highlighting Berg’s military fetish and Berg letting Wahlberg play vapid “heroes” who need to be the center of attention despite failing to do anything worthy of that attention....

July 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1069 words · Eric Anderson

Milo Ventimiglia to Star in 'I Can Only Imagine' Sequel

It’s a wonderful day to be aI Can Only Imaginefan. The hit drama movie made waves when it premiered back in 2018, and Lionsgate announced today that the wheels are finally turning for a sequel.I Can Only Imagine 2is already in production, and a major addition is coming to the cast:Milo Ventimiglia(This Is Us,Gilmore Girls) is slated to play a new character in the franchise. The production company is yet to announce the release window for the surprise sequel....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Amanda Doyle

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children Movie Images

20th Century Fox has released the firstMiss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Childrenimages online. The film starsAsa Butterfieldas a teenager dealing with tragedy and nightmares, and on the advice of his therapist visits his grandmother’s old home only to find that it’s an orphanage for children with unusual powers.Eva Greenco-stars as the eponymous Miss Peregrine, “a shape-shifter known as an ymbryne,” who protects the children from monsters known as “hollows” (so I guess we’re in for a movie where everything has its own lingo)....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Jeff Brown