20 Gritty Thrillers With the Bleakest Endings

It doesn’t matter how uncomfortable a movie may make you, chances are you will be right back. In fact, sometimes you do back-to-back sessions in which you submit yourselves to excruciating experiences that leave you shaking, but in a weird “this is just escapism, and tomorrow everything will be fine” sort of way. But we don’t blame you. Genres, mediums, and careers have been born out of making people uncomfortable, andthrillersseem to be where it all begins....

August 20, 2025 · 13 min · 2579 words · Monica Dunn

AFI Luncheon this Weekend Highlights Curious Nature of Awards Categories

At the AFI Awards luncheon that took place this weekend, everyone was already a winner. This is clear since only those TV shows and films that have been selected are invited. Rather than compete and accept awards, the honorees enjoy a horizontally organized celebration in which everyone is equal, free to enjoy the festivities, and likely to indulge in some networking. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, this year’s Awards ceremony included the customary AFI format of introductory remarks by AFI CEO Bob Gazzale, in which everyone is proudly announced a winner, followed by a reading of statements from the AFI juries....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Gabriela Graves

Andor Teaser Trailer Reveals the Rogue One Prequel on Disney+

TheRogue One Prequelseries officially has a title. Additionally, it was revealed that the long-awaited show will premiere in 2022. Disney and Lucasfilm are working on a ton ofStar Warsmaterial for the small screen that fans are going to be pretty excited about. ALandoseries was also announced, in addition to the shows we’ve known about for over a year, including theRogue One Prequel Seriesand theObi-Wan Kenobiseries. TheRogue Onespin-off is officially titledAndor. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy also revealed a sizzle reel for theDisney+ series, which does not contain any footage from the upcoming series....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Kelly Young

Anthony Anderson on How Prime Video's 'G20' Handles Black Representation

Prime Video’s latest action movieG20sees Viola Davis kicking some serious terrorist butt as U.S. President Danielle Sutton in what promises to be one heck of a thriller. Along for the ride is her co-star,Anthony Anderson, who portrays the First Gentleman, Derek Sutton. As we all know, there’s already been a Black family in the White House by way of the Obamas, yet for some, the idea is still something they struggle with....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Kenneth Cohen

Avengers: Endgame Trailer Gets Fortnite Treatment

A clever Fortnite player has recreated theAvengers: Endgame trailerand it’s pretty good. The trailer is nearly shot-for-shot and it uses the audio from the original trailer. Making it even more impressive is the fact that it was all edited together on an iPhone with the iMovie application. This is definitely one of the more impressive trailer recreations to hit the internet in recent years, which may have to do with the current Fortnite craze that has taken over the gaming world....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Lauren Williams

Avenue 5: Where Is Season Three?

Stranded in space, with no control of their vehicle, led by morons! That is the situation last encountered in Hugh Laurie’s incredibleAvenue 5. But what is happening now? With the epic season two finale of the titular cruise ship Avenue 5 spared destruction by poorly designed interstellar explosives (So that’s why they call themmiss-iles!), fanatics cannot help but wonder – where is the next season? A refreshing and truly unique take on the science fiction genre,Avenue 5has garnered fan praise as well as critical acclaim for subtle political commentary intermingled with comedy....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Mark Boyd

Before He Releases Black Panther 2, Here's Every Ryan Coogler Film, Ranked

For some filmmakers, it can take time to establish their presence in the industry. ForRyan Coogler, however, his talent and potential as an artist was established right out of the gate. His powerful and thought-provoking debut film 2013’sFruitvale Stationwas a critical success upon release and led to more high profile and equally accomplished work. Coogler has proven he’s both adept at exploring social issues on film and tailoring his style to epic blockbusters and reboots as well....

August 20, 2025 · 5 min · 888 words · Brenda Weber

Best Psychological Thriller Movies of the 2010s

Sometimes the most terrifying movies are not the ones that make audiences scared of a masked killer with a knife, but instead what makes them fear what’s lurking in each of them. While a horror movie’s ghosts and gore can make one shiver endlessly in a theater seat, the terrors of a psychological thriller take longer to arrive — and far longer to go away. These are fears that stay with you....

August 20, 2025 · 8 min · 1543 words · Timothy Burch

Best TV Performances of 2021

In the past year, there have been several TV shows that have broken barriers and brought to light many social and economic issues in the world today . Netflix’sMaidshowed us the financial struggles that many working class Americans go through, along with the substance abuse epidemic ravaging our country.Squid Gameopened our eyes to the ruthlessness of capitalism and became one of the biggest series of all time. Through all these shows, we were given severable memorable performances that should be recognised for their brilliance....

August 20, 2025 · 5 min · 890 words · Jessica George

Better Call Saul's Giancarlo Esposito Wants a 'Rise of Gus' Prequel Series

Maybe we haven’t seen the last of Gustavo Fring. Starting withBreaking Badand continuing inBetter Call Saul, Giancarlo Esposito has been portraying the drug lord with perfection, earning widespread acclaim for his performance. He will be seen in the upcoming sixth and final season ofBetter Call Saul, and with no plans for another spinoff to happen anytime soon, it could turn out to be the last fans will see of Esposito as the Los Pollos Hermanos manager....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Tammy Lozano

Bourne 5 Will Bring Back Julia Stiles, New Details Surface

Julia Stileshas finalized a deal to reprise her role as Nicky Parsons from the first threeBourne moviesin Universal’sUntitled Matt Damon Bourne Sequel, reuniting her with franchise starMatt Damon, confirmsDeadline. Nicky Parsons was a Treadstone employee who helped track downMatt Damon’sJason BourneinThe Bourne Identity, but she became an ally to him inThe Bourne SupremacyandThe Bourne Ultimatum, hinting in the final movie that Jason and Nicky may have had a romantic relationship before his amnesia....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Matthew Walter

Bruce Willis Was Set To Play John Wick Before Keanu Reeves Came Aboard

BeforeKeanu Reevesgrew out his hair and beard to become the action movie icon we now know asJohn Wick, another beloved action star was in-line to play the role of the dog-loving assassin. And he would definitely not have had the same luscious locks. In an interview withTHRfor the 10th anniversary of the firstJohn Wickmovie, co-director and producer David Leitch revealed that none other thanDie Hardstar and Hollywood iconBruce Williswas on board as the titular assassin....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · Jonathan Miller

Camila Cabello's Cinderella Teaser Trailer Brings the Fairytale to Amazon This Fall

When it comes to tales as old as time,Cinderellais one that has been told so many times that there is a definite sense of “here we go again” when a new iteration comes along. So when it was announced that Camila Cabello would be the latest star to take on the role, there was not too much fanfare around it. Now we have been given a very short taster of what to expect as well as a release date for theAmazon Primeexclusive....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · John Sexton