Ernie Hudson Explains Why the Ghostbusters Reboot Fell Short with Fans

The success of the recent release ofGhostbusters: Afterlifein theaters might have some fans wondering what exactly went wrong with the previous reboot, dubbedGhostbusters: Answer the Call, that was released in 2016. Directed by Paul Feig, that movie served as a fresh reboot by restarting the story from scratch, ignoring the originalGhostbustersmovies from director Ivan Reitman. It reimagined its four leads with Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Kristen Wiig....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Jeffrey Smith

Every Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter Movie, Ranked

Tim Burtonis to gothic cinemawhat Antonio Gaudi was to gothic architecture. A man obsessed with mythical kingdoms, creatures, and comically brooding characters. With an ardent commitment to jet-black eyeshadow, crazy hair and makeup, and tattoo parlor meets Hell’s Angels meets vampire-chic, and we have this distinctive, quirky, unparalleled style. With this mystically-empowered vintage, Burton, of course, needed actors that would be befitting of his gothic “gloomth,” and who better than the dark-haired, dark-eyed, slightly off-the-wall duo ofJohnny DeppandHelena Bonham Carter?...

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 801 words · Natalie Hall

Every Movie Coming to Netflix in September 2024

Read more about every movie coming to Max in September 2024 Read more about every movie coming to Paramount+ in September 2024 With a wide range of films heading to the platform in the coming weeks, viewers won’t want to leave their couches. From action films to heartfelt and bittersweet dramas, Netflix has something nearly everyone will enjoy. No matter what type of film a viewer prefers, they’re all but guaranteed to find something worth watching on the streaming platform in September....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 894 words · Rebecca Spence

Explained: Is Batman a Hero or an Antihero?

Batman is one of the most popular characters in the DC universe. Behind the mask is billionaire industrialist Bruce Wayne, who has made a vow to rid Gotham City of crime and corruption. Batman uses physical strength and a wide array of gadgets to conquer the crime riddled throughout the city.One of the highest-grossing movie franchises of all-time, theBatmancinematic franchise began in 1966 and has cranked out plenty of amazing iterations of the Batman....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 964 words · Michael Valencia

Fargo: Is The Coen Brothers' Movie Based on a True Story?

Upon using the phrase “based on a true story,” an audience turns over their entire attention and invests wholly into what events may play out on the screen before them. There is a sense of reality that is grounded when it is disclosed that the inspiration comes from the real world around us. It serves as an anchoring point that binds fiction to reality and creates a point of overlap between filmmaker and filmgoer....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 978 words · Henry Gray

First Jason Bourne Clips Introduce Alicia Vikander as Heather Lee

One of this summer’s biggest sequels is the highly-anticipatedJason Bourne, which brings starMatt Damonand directorPaul Greengrassback together after a nine-year hiatus. With just a few weeks left until thisaction sequelhits theaters, three new clips have surfaced, the first of which gives us a new look atAlicia Vikander’s character, CIA agent Heather Lee. This scene features Heather talking toMatt Damon’s title character over the phone, while watching him through a live video feed....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Alex Doyle

From Ripley to Furiosa: Charlize Theron Explains How Alien Helped Shape Mad Max: Fury Road

Charlize Theron is inarguably the biggest female action movie star of our times, and possibly of all time, given the wide variety of beloved roles she has played in that genre. Chief among them is Imperator Furiosa, the second lead ofMad Max: Fury Road. During a retrospective of her career at Comic-Con, Theron revealed how Sigourney Weaver’s iconic character Ellen Ripley in theAlien franchiseinspired her take on Furiosa. “The first time I sawSigourney Weaver play Ripley, it just changed everything for me....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Patricia Nichols

Ghostbusters 2016 Director Paul Feig Defends Leslie Jones' Ghostbusters 3 Comments

When news first broke that Jason Reitman will be directing a new sequel toGhostbustersandGhostbusters 2, not everybody was pleased. Actress Leslie Jones had appeared in the 2016 reboot from director Paul Feig, and was hopeful to see the movie’s story continue in a new installment. With Sony choosing to ignore the remake in favor of the originals forGhostbusters 3, Jones took to Twitter to voice her displeasure, likening it to “something Trump would do....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Mary Mason

Han Solo Sold Luke's New Hope Medal for Booze and It's Star Wars Canon

TheStar WarsForce Collector book reveals that Han Solo sold one of Luke’s prized possessions for booze. The new book is available in the U.K., but not in the United States yet. The young adult novel takes place before the events of 2015’sThe Force Awakensand is just one of the many tie-in books to hit the market and connect to the latest trilogy. While Han Solo was known for being a scoundrel in the old days, it looks like he may have reverted to those ways later in life, as alluded to inThe Force Awakens....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Andrea Hays

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Early Reactions Call It Spellbinding

If you’re in London and a huge fan of Harry Potter, tonight is the night you’ve been waiting for. The very first preview performance of the highly-anticipated stage playHarry Potter and the Cursed Childdebuted. The play won’t officially open until July 30, but fans have been eagerly awaiting the eighth official story in theHarry Pottercanon. Tonight we have the first early reactions, and, thankfully, they heededJ.K. Rowling’s spoiler warning. Earlier today,J....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Matthew Wilson

HBO Max Has a Hilarious Response to Game of Thrones' Jon Snow Spin-Off Reports

HBO Max has recently fueled discussions aboutKit Harington’s return to his fan-favorite role, Jon Snow, in a reported sequel toGame of Thrones. Itwas reported yesterdaythat HBO is developing another spin-off to its Emmy Award-winning series centered around Harington’s character Jon Snow. HBO Max has teased the fans about it on its official Twitter handle in a hilarious response.The handle cited Yigritte’s famous quote from the series, saying that they “know nothing” of such reports....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Wanda Goodwin

Here's Why These 5 Directors Deserve an MCU Movie

MCU movies, for better or worse, operate like well-oiled machinery. The franchise is putting out more content than ever before, andtheir popularity remains at an all-time high. Although many notable directors like Edgar Wright have historically stepped away from directing Marvel movies thanks to creative differences, the franchise’s existing properties across movies and television have expanded in style quite a bit. For instance, last year’s Best Director Oscar winnerChloe Zhao recently helmedEternals, which marked a new creative direction for the MCU....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 872 words · Robert Coleman

High School Musical: The Musical Season 3: What We Hope To See

High School Musical: The Musical: The Seriesseason 3 has a release date and another season renewal. Fans can watch the students of East High return to screens on Jul 23, 2025, following the Wildcats to Camp Shallow Lake as they put on the first-ever camp production ofFrozen(at least according to Corbin Bleu’s announcement). The first two seasons starred Olivia Rodrigo (Nini) and Joshua Bassett (Ricky). However, Rodrigo is only returning as a guest star this season due to her music career and first headlining tour....

July 5, 2025 · 5 min · 866 words · Briana Black