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Acclaimed filmmaker Lee Daniels delves into the horror genre with a gripping tale of a troubled family’s terrifying struggle with demonic possession.The Deliverancelands a knockout blow by exploringpowerful themes of abuse, alcoholism, and attempted reconciliation against a creepy supernatural backdrop. Andra Day and an unrecognizable Glenn Close lead a dynamic ensemble cast through a raw, brutal ordeal. A renewed faith in Jesus becomes their saving grace inan unabashedembrace of Christian ideology....

After theStar Warsfranchise recently got a major extension in the form of numerous upcoming series and the fact thatThe Mandalorianhas already been greenlighted for a third season, it was obvious that its Season 2 finale would be used to set up more future plotlines. One such brand new development comes in the form of updating the Darksaber’s mythology. While it ends up retconning its history inStar Wars: Clone WarsandStar Wars Rebels, it may have just explained the real reason Bo-Katan lost in the Great Purge....

This weekend’s box office sawThe Nunopen with $53.5 million, making it the highest debut for theConjuringseries. 2013’sThe Conjuringpreviously held the record with $41.8 million. Additionally, the horror film now holds the record for second-best opening weekend for the month of September, just behind Andres Muschietti’s big screen adaptation of Stephen King’sIT. This weekend’s debut was enough to knockCrazy Rich Asians, which had held the number one spot for three consecutive weeks, down to the second slot after earning $13....

James Gunn’s upcoming DC projectThe Suicide Squadfeatures a large roster of comic villains. Easily the most famous of the lot is Harley Quinn played by Margot Robbie, who is returning to the franchise that kick-started the character’s live-action career. InThe Suicide Squad DC Fandome trailerposted on Twitter leading up to DC FanDome, Robbie explained how the film will introduce a new side to Harley. “I always have such a ball playingHarley Quinn....

Being a child actor can be tough. Especially when you are thrown into the deep end of the pool and made to act opposite one of the most popular leading men in Hollywood. Something similar happened to 12-year-old actress Helena Zengel, who stars opposite Tom Hanks in Paul Greengrass' new western dramaNews of the World. In an interview with Page Six, Zengel revealed how Hanks went above and beyond to help his less experienced co-star get in the right frame of mind by crying off-camera for her benefit....

Earlier this week, actress Tessa Thompson responded to a Twitter comment about her Valkyrie character being bisexual inThor: Ragnarok. Thompson said, “She’s bi: And yes, she cares very little about what men think of her. What a joy to play!” Tessa Thompson’s response spread like wildfire and many began to hail the MCU for introducing itsfirst LGTBQ characteron the big screen, but it appears that the celebration might have been a little premature....

WhileStranger Thingsfeatures a diverse cast that includes veteran actors such asWinona RyderandDavid Harbour, many of the show’s breakout stars are the younger stars whose careers are just getting started. One of of these young stars isMillie Bobby Brown, who plays the mysterious Eleven, who had previously had roles onIntrudersalong with guest-starring spots onModern Family,Once Upon a Time in Wonderland,NCISandGrey’s AnatomybeforeStranger Things. Over the weekend, the 12-year-old actress decided to share a special video through social media, showing her hair being chopped off for the role....

In 1942, the romantic drama filmCasablancawas released. Surprisingly, it would later go down in history as being one of the greatest films ever made. While the American Film Institute ranks it as the second greatest, betweenCitizen KaneandThe Godfather, when it comes specifically to war films,Casablancatops the list. It’s also often regarded as having the best screenplay ever written. While some of its main themes were romantic ones, the location, time period, and general overarching theme of the film, also placed it squarely within the purview of being categorized as a war movie....

ThisTarantino Abrams Star Trekmovie gets more interesting by the minute. Not only isQuentin Tarantino teaming with J.J. Abramsfor thisStar Trekmovie, but it’s going to be R-rated and, if all goes well, thePulp Fictiondirector is going to helm the movie as well, working with a story he pitched to Paramount and Abrams. Now, to make matters even more crazy and possibly awesome, Patrick Stewart says he’d be willing to reprise his role as Jean-Luc Picard for thisStar Trekmovie, if there’s a place for him....

Denis Villeneuve didn’t have any intention of benchingZendaya. As it turns out, the character of Chani (Zendaya) doesn’t have as large a role in the second half of author Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi novel,Dune. This is not the case in Villeneuve’sDune: Part Two. Expanding Chani’s role inPart Twowill undoubtedly spill over into the future sequel,Dune Messiah. And just as Herbert’sDunenovels intended and eventually did, the film adaptations will reveal that there is more tragedy than triumph at the heart of these compelling stories....

Kevin Baconis no stranger to horror, following roles inFriday the 13th,Tremors,Stir of Echoesand the television seriesThe Following, to name a few. It’s a genre that has served him well and that could be why he’s returning to it with the new Prime Video limited seriesThe Bondsman. The first trailer for the series has been released, and it finds Bacon playing a bounty hunter who has awakened from the dead to find his job has an added supernatural element....

When it comes to superheroe TV shows, Netflix’sDaredevilis considered one of the best. It’s a show full of action, suspense, drama, and a significant touch of darkness. This series tells the story of Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), a blind lawyer who became a vigilante on the streets of Hell’s Kitchen. Painting a vivid portrait of crime-fighting in the most raw and real way that captivated so many fans. Unfortunately, the show ended abruptly after three exciting seasons, leaving the audience yearning for more of Murdock’s story....

Studio Ghibliis a Japanese animation studio based in Koganei, Tokyo. It was founded in 1985 and has spawned some of the best animated films ever made, includingSpirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, andHowl’s Moving Castle. Studio Ghibli has won countless awards and even established a theme parkcalled Ghibli Parkthat opened in November 2022 to honor all the work done by the studio. The popularity of the animation piqued the interest of Disney, and they eventually became a distributor of their films, making Ghibli content more available in the West....