These Are the 10 Best Villains of the DC Animated Movie Universe, Ranked

Althoughlacking at the box office with the DCEU, DC’s Animated Movie Universe is doing something that few thought possible: beating Marvel’s. In 2013, on the heels of what Marvel was doing in live-action format, DC started their Animated Movie Universe which was chock full of great original films with villains as captivating as, and in some cases even better than, Marvel’s. The universe was even able to accomplish this without excessive use of household names like The Joker, who, spoiler alert, is not on this list....

August 7, 2025 · 8 min · 1622 words · Christian Jackson

Westworld’s Co-Creator Lisa Joy On the HBO Series’ Social Relevance with the Rise of AI

The shocking move tocancelthe popular, sci-fi seriesWestworldafter four seasons was a blindsiding revelation for longtime viewers. The critically acclaimed, dystopian western was integral in HBO’s success as a premier cabler. However, it ended without tying up many of the show’s loose ends that were planned for thefifth and final season. With many great science fiction works, art sometimes begins to mimic reality to the point where stories of fiction transform into predictive and forewarning narratives....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Holly Trevino

Why Natalie Portman's Black Swan Performance Angers Some Dancers

Arguably the most significant role of her career so far,Natalie Portman’sperformanceinBlack Swangarnered her a ton of acclaim, includingher only Oscarwin to date, amid three nominations. The film was a triumph and raked in praise from the moment it was released. An intense, uncomfortable, and highly evocative film,Black Swanwas a psychological horror film directed by Darren Aronofsky. It starred Natalie Portman as Nina Sayers, a young ballet dancer with the New York City Ballet who undergoes a dark and twisted journey as she vies for the role of the Black Swan for Tchaikovsky’sSwan Lake....

August 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1395 words · Ashley Mcbride

Why Rick Moranis and Sigourney Weaver Did Not Reprise Their Ghostbusters Roles in Frozen Empire

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empirehas delivered a fan-pleasing addition to the spooky saga, but despite a hefty cast-list, there are two notable franchise absentees –Sigourney Weaver’s Dana Barrett andRick Moranis’Louis Tully. DirectorGil Kenanrecently revealed toThe Hollywood Reporterwhy Moranis and Weaver do not appear in the new movie. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Audiences have been delighted to seeGhostbusters: Frozen Empiremaking good on the promise of 2021’sGhostbusters: Afterlife, and bring back both theOG team of Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and Annie Potts, and the new recruits including Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, and McKenna Grace....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Michael Gonzalez

Will Creed 3 Bring Back Mr. T as Clubber Lang?

WillCreed IIIbring back Clubber Lang? Just days past its premiere on the big screen,Creed 2has proven to be a big hit with audiences. The sequel is expected to pull in over $60 million at the box office for its opening weekend, making it the highest-ever Thanksgiving opening for a live-action film. It’s by far outperforming the firstCreed, and the critics are mostly enjoying it as well. Directed by Steven Caple Jr....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Marc Wilkins

'Bosch: Legacy' Debuts Final Season Trailer & Release Date

We finally know when the final season ofBosch: Legacywill return to our screens. The Titus Welliver-led series, based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling novelsDesert Star(2022) andThe Black Ice(1993), has finally released a trailer for the third and final installment of the story of Harry Bosch. And if you are looking for more of a binge experience when the final season rolls around, have no fear: Prime Video has you covered on that front, too....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Peter Stone

'Devil May Cry' Setting Up Major Season 2 Villains

New to Netflix in April 2025,Devil May Cryadapts the popular Japanese video game with remarkable animation and faithful storytelling. The primary conflict between the demon hunter Dante and the wicked White Rabbit was emphasized heavily in the first eight episodes before setting uptwo sinister villains for Season 2. Fortunately, the adult animated series drew enough eyeballs and positive reviews in its first week on the air and has been renewed for another season....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 961 words · Christopher Baxter

20 Underrated Performances From Quentin Tarantino Movies

Throughout his filmography,Quentin Tarantinohas directed plenty of impressive performances from well-known actresses like Uma Thurman (in any of her Tarantino appearances, really), Pam Grier inJackie Brown(1997), and Jennifer Jason Leigh inThe Hateful Eight(2015). They’ll all be omitted from this list, as they were highly acclaimed with nominations from various major award associations for either Best Actress or Best Supporting Actress. And men have had their turn in the spotlight, too: Christoph Waltz has won two Oscars for acting in a Tarantino movie, and Brad Pitt has one under his belt as well, while others such as Samuel L....

August 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1626 words · Michael Knight

Al Pacino Rejected Han Solo Role in 'Star Wars' Because He Didn't Understand It

Al Pacinomay have become a Hollywood icon for roles inThe Godfather,Scarfaceand many other films, but he could also have been a certain Han Solo in George Lucas’Star Warsfranchise. While the Oscar-winner doesn’t have many regrets about not taking onthe role made famous by Harrison Ford, he recently addressed why he turned the role down while promoting his current movie,The Ritual. While Pacino was already well-known by the time he was offered the scriptfor Star Wars, when he read the role, he simply did not know what any of it was actually about....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Darrell Booth

Amber Tamblyn Offers to Direct Red Sonja

TheRed Sonjaremake is in need of a new director and we have a seemingly strong candidate for the gig. Amber Tamblyn, best known for her work in front of the camera in movies likeThe Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsand127 Hours, has thrown her hat in the ring. She may not have been on anyone’s list to direct a potential big blockbuster comic book adaptation, but she is certainly making a strong case for herself....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Jose Burton

Ana de Armas on Being Cuban and Portraying Hollywood Icon Marilyn Monroe

Ana de Armasis gracing the August cover ofEllemagazine and discussing diversity in Hollywood for her cover story. The Cuban actress, who moved to Los Angeles in 2014 and learned English in just three months, will soon be seen in her portrayal of blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe inAndrew Dominik’sBlonde, the anticipated film adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates' novel by the same name. De Armas worked with a dialect coach for nine months to master Monroe’s iconic voice....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Rodney Rubio

Ant-Man and the Wasp Logo Unveiled at CinemaCon

Earlier this week, Disney took the stage at CinemaCon with a brief presentation, and while some fans were hoping forStar Warsor Marvel news to come out of this panel, that didn’t happen, with the bulk of the event used for a screening of the studio’sPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Before the screening, though, the studio did discuss its massive slate, which included our first look at the official logo forAnt-Man and the Wasp, which will hit theaters next summer....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · David Davis

Baby Yoda Funko Pop! Toys Are Coming, Here's a First Look

Fans of both Funko Pop! figures andStar Warshave reason to be excited. Specifically, those who loveBaby YodafromThe Mandalorian. Merchandise based on the breakout hit character from the Disney+ series has been making its way out slowly and surely, but now we have word that Baby Yoda Pop! figures are, indeed, coming our way. While this seemed like an inevitability, given the popularity of the character, it’s still certainly assuring for fans to know they’re coming down the pipeline....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Dr. Melissa Peters