Many fans ofGame of Thronesclaim thatEmilia Clarkeis the only reason they kept watching the show from start to finish. She is internationally known as Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen, the First of Her Name, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, Protector of the Seven Kingdoms, the Mother of Dragons, the Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, the Unburnt, and the Breaker of Chains—a long introduction, but one that is well suited for a game-changer role and an incredible performance that gave the show more weight....

Movies have always been a powerful medium for storytelling, taking us on a journey of emotions, experiences, and thoughts. Beyond just entertaining us, certain films delve into the depths of philosophy, exploring complex questions about the meaning of life, the nature of reality, and the human condition. These films go beyond the surface-level storylines and into the realm of abstract concepts and ideas, challenging us to think beyond what we know and to question our own beliefs....

The 2018 animated adventure,Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, continues to be beloved by Spider-Man fans. It is regarded as not just one of the bestSpider-Manfilms, but one of the best superhero films of all time. Fans are now hoping the 2023 sequel,Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, will be just as good as the first. Time will tell whether it lives up to the hype, but if you like the Multiverse shenanigans of the first one, you’ll be pleased to know that that’s being dialed up to 11....

It wasAgatha All Along…that could save the MCU’s Disney+ reputation. At least if the first reactions toKathryn Hahn’s return as WandaVision’s Agatha Harkness in the trailer for her own Marvel series. While the show has been something of a low-key affair during its production, seen by many as a spin-off that was perhaps unnecessary at a time when Marvel Studios has been struggling to deliver stories that people care about, the arrival of a dark, delicious trailer has changed all of that very quickly....

When everything in cinema has to have a shared universe or character arc,Alan Ritchsonaddresses the frequent complaint over Jack Reacher’s “lack of growth” across two seasons of Prime Video’s hit series,Reacher. Comparing his character to Tom Hanks inCastaway, Ritchson countered audience gripes that his character has not changed or learned anything with the suggestion that it is something they should be thankful for. While speaking withStream Wars, the action man of the moment was more than happy to defend the status quo of Reacher’s character, simply saying, “That’s Reacher....

Coming 2 Americawill officially include Arsenio Hall as he returns to play Semmi. It has been speculated for the last few months that Hall would be returning to take part in the sequel, but it hasn’t been confirmed until now. Eddie Murphy is coming back to play Prince Akeem again, but a lot has changed since the original movie from the 1980s. Arsenio Hallplays Semmi, the trusted assistant and best friend to Akeem and the sequel will focus on their adventure from the nation of Zamunda back to America after Murphy’s Akeem learns about a son that will be the new heir to his throne....

TheBates Motel seriescame to an end this week and so did A&E’s scripted programming. A new effort to revitalize scripted programming on A&E started in 2008, but no original scripted show really stuck.Bates Motelwas the exception. In fact,Bates Motelwas the only show of A&E’s scripted programming to last longer than one season since the show’s debut in 2013. After more than a decade of effort, A&E will completely stop scripted programming in favor of the more popular reality programming....

As the countdown continues towards the highly-anticipatedBeauty and the Beast, Disney has released 11 new motion posters for this live-action adaptation, featuring the main cast members. The motion posters featureEmma Watsonas Belle,Dan Stevensas The Beast,Luke Evansas Gaston,Kevin Klineas Maurice,Josh Gadas LeFou,Emma Thompsonas Mrs. Potts,Ewan McGregoras Lumiere,Ian McKellenas Cogsworth,Stanley Tuccias Cadenza,Audra McDonaldas Garderobe andGugu Mbatha-Rawas Plumette. If that wasn’t enough, Disney has also announced that the final trailer forBeauty and the Beastwill debut on Monday, so stay tuned for that new footage....

The 1970’s was a revolutionary time for both cinema and music in America, with the definition of ‘mainstream’ changing rapidly as cultural mores and expectations oscillated. Whiledisco,punkand metal were modifying the aural landscape,new kinds of horrorfilms andbrutally realistic dramaswere dominating theatres and reshaping cinematic assumptions. Occasionally, these two separate innovations converged in one place– the film score, where sound and image harmonize to create something utterly unique. What makes a film score from the 1970’s great is how it incorporates these new musical trends in exciting ways....

Peter Bogdanovichpassed awayon August 11, 2025, but his legacy will surely live on, mediated by the moving images he so loved. Bogdanovich was simply one of the best directors of the past sixty years; this is less a subjective opinion than it is a fact, at this point. Taking his time with each of his 17 pictures over the span of nearly five decades, Bogdanovich not only directed some of the greatest American films of all time, but was aunique champion of cinemathrough his support, restoration work, and critical commentaries....

TheWestern, a genre referred to as films that depict the Old West, is really popular around the world and has a cult following. After the first major Western movie,The Great Train Robberyhit theaters, the genre started getting recognition. Over the last few decades, theater-goers viewed a number of critically-acclaimed Western movies starring the likes of Clint Eastwood and James Garner. FromTombstonetoWild Bill, the decade featured some of the best Westerns that Hollywood had to offer....

Bruce Campbell has found his next horror project. According to a new report, Campbell has begun shooting in Boston for the upcoming movie holiday thrillerBlack Fridayjoining Devon Sawa (Final Destination) and Michael Jai White (Spawn) in the cast. Also set to appear in the movie are Ivana Baquero (Pan’s Labyrinth), Ryan Lee (Brockmire), and Stephen Peck. Casey Tebo (Happy Birthday) directs using a screenplay by Andy Greskoviak (The Dreamers). As the title suggests, the movie is set on Black Friday, a date long known as the busiest shopping day of the year....

There is sufficient evidence provided by director Ron Howard that one, if not all, of Chewbacca’s immediate family will be showing up inSolo: A Star Wars Story. Thus, making theStar Wars Holiday Speciala thing of canon. So, one ingenious fan went and gave Lumpy his ownSolo-inspired fan poster. This has been a week filled withSoloreveals. And among them have been a colorful set of character posters depicting the main four, Han, Chewie, Lando, and new female character Qi’Ra....