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Over the course of his career,Spike Leehas proven to be one of the greatest American Filmmakers of our time. While his filmography isn’t as spotless as some of the other GOATs, his impact on the industry cannot be overstated. The political themes of films likeDo the Right ThingandBamboozledhave shed light on hard truths about race in America that have only become more relevant in the years since their release. His films exposed these ideas to a mainstream audience, and gave a voice to a community that was regularly ignored....

Colin Trevorrow’sStar Wars 9is set to officially begin shooting in January of 2018, and the director promises that the final installment in the sequel trilogy will honor and pay respect to the late Carrie Fisher. Fisher, who returned to the role of Princess Leia forThe Force Awakensin 2015 passed away from a heart attack in December of 2016 after filming all of her scenes forThe Last Jedi. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy andColin Trevorrowhave said that Fisher was going to have a large role to play inStar Wars 9....

Temuera Morrisonhas integrated himself into theStar Warsfranchise over the last two decades since his first appearance as Jango Fett inStar Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Having also played Boba Fett inThe Mandalorianand his own spin-off showThe Book of Boba Fett, Morrison also made a small but well noted appearance as an unnamed Clone Trooper inObi-Wan Kenobi. Thanks to a new book, fans have now discovered a little more about his mysterious if dishevelledObi-Wan Kenobicharacter....

Back in May, a report surfaced that the firstStar WarsspinoffRogue Onewas “in trouble,” with Disney ordering extensive reshoots to get the film ready for its December 16 release date. The reshoots were confirmed shortly after the report, with starMads Mikkelsenassuring fans that there is nothing to worry about, and these reshoots are just a “final polish.” Today we have word fromRiz Ahmed(Bodhi Rook), who revealed in a new interview that the reshoots have been completed, while another report reveals that new writerTony Gilroytook on a much bigger role than originally stated for these reshoots....

There is a particular enjoyment to be found inmysterymovies, no matter how you watch them. Some audiences like playing detective, making each film a guessing game that they figure out before the final credits. Others prefer to sit back and let the events unfold. Whatever your poison (or robbery, murder, kidnapping, fraud, etc.), here are the twistiest, most mind-bending mysteries from the past 100 years, one from each decade (with runners-up in case your detective skills are out of this world....

If you dare enter theAokigahara “Suicide” Forest, remember one thing above all else: Stay on the Path! From Gramercy Pictures comesThe Forest, a film sure to keep you from wandering off alone. Set in the actual Aokigahara Forest in Japan,The Forestcenters around Sara (Natalie DormerofGame of Thrones), a young American woman in search of her twinsister, who has mysteriously disappeared within the depths of the forest. A supernatural thriller set in the legendary Aokigahara Forest at the base ofMt....

James Gunn has teased for a while that there is aGuardians of The GalaxyEaster Egg inThe Suicide Squadthat no one had managed to find, but it looks like the cat is now out of the bag…or to be more specific, the Mantis is out on the stage. Thanks mostly in part to the movie being available on HBO Max, giving people the chance to pause and rewind at will, eagle-eyed viewers have discovered Pom Klementieff, better known to Marvel fans as Guardians' Mantis, as a red headed dancer in a Spanish bar in a quick cameo when Task Force X is on the look out for The Thinker during their mission....

The sword is considered to be one of the most quintessential symbols of thefantasygenre. Stretching back to even the earliest myths, upon which modern fantasy is based, the sword has been the weapon of choice for heroes of all kinds. Whether defending kingdoms, slaying dragons, or standing up to ancient evil, in almost every fantasy story the hero will draw their sword and face their adversary head on. The tradition of heroes wielding swords continues in modern television, and with the popularity of the fantasy genre, there is an abundance of great swordsmen and women for audiences to enjoy....

For a long time now, Hollywood analysts have been predicting “superhero fatigue” amongst general audiences, when people will finally grow tired of watching muscular men and women in tights fight aliens and sorcerers to save the world. It hasn’t happened yet, and in fact, increasingly diverse genres are experimenting with superhero fare. Ben Falcone, the writer and director ofThunder Force, the new Netflix comedy starring Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer as superheroes, recently revealed to CBR that he was inspired to make the film after observing the MCU and DCEU....

The Thunderbolts are coming to theMCU. At San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced thatThunderboltswould be released on August 14, 2025, and would be the end of Phase 5 of the MCU. Fans were already aware thatThunderboltswas getting a film prior to the announcement ever since June 2022 whenRobot & FrankfilmmakerJake Schreier was announced to directthe film. The announcement was still big news, as the Thunderbolts are a popular concept in the comics and one the MCU seems to have been teasing through Phase 4....

Among the various Stephen King adaptations released this year, none of them reach the deeply melancholic and emotional level thatThe Life of Chuckdoes. Originally released at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival,The Life of Chuckis now set for a digital release, a couple of months after the film premiered in theaters. Mike Flanagan’s most personal and intimate project yet, the movie should not be missed. Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Tom HIddelston, Jacob Tremblay, Karen Gillian, Mark Hamill, Mia Sara, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and many more,The Life of Chuckwill now be available to watch at home....

They’re at it again. Warner Bros. Discovery has let one of their dogs off the chain in the form of their CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels, who had some very strong opinions about you and what you’ve been paying for when itcomes to streaming. But is he right? Do people get too much for too little? Let’s look at the system as it was, as it is, and how it might look going forward....

In the season of giving, Zara, the apparel retailer, has recruited director Luca Guadagnino to create a Christmas short film (43 minutes) to share with the world.O Night Divine, starringJohn C. Reillyand Alex Wolff in a Christmas tale that has Santa (Reilly) crossing paths with a busker (Wolff) on the mountaintops of St. Moritz, Switzerland seeking lodging at an upmarket hotel. Zara took to Twitter to share the news. “On a snowy Christmas Eve at a grand mountainside hotel, five people’s lives magically intersect to unlock a madcap night of outrageous adventures and joyous celebration Oh Night Divine, a short film directed byLuca Guadagnino....