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It seems thatThe Agencyis doing something different than other spy thrillers. Whether that works is up to quite the debate. Despite being called “deeply engrossing” bysome critics— and even “one of the year’s best character studies” by our ownMatt Mahler’s review— the espionage thriller only managed a 46% onRotten Tomatoes. Guess that means you’re going to have to decide whether you want to watch the new Richard Gere and Michael Fassbender show on your own, huh?...

Adult Swim’s 2013 adult animated seriesRick and Mortytook the world by storm.The comedy seriesbecame extremely popular for its raunchy humor and interesting science fiction storylines. While the show often deals with high-risk adventures that deal with life and death consequences, the show often shows glimpses into extremely mature and serious themes. This brings an added element of depth to the showthat keeps audiencestuning in for every new episode. The show follows the story of Rick Sanchez, voiced by Justin Roiland, as he moves in with his daughter and her family after 20 years of no contact....

Sometimes, if you want something done right, you just have to do it yourself, which is exactly whatRobert De Nirois doing in his newNetflixthriller series,Zero Day. De Niro starsin the six-episode series as a former U.S. Presidentwho is charged with unraveling the mystery behind a cyberattack that has caused catastrophic damage across the country. It’s a role that seems fitting for De Niro in this day and age, considering how outspoken he’s beenabout his disdain for President-elect Donald Trump....

The Batmanstar Robert Pattinson has been receiving his fair share of criticism regarding his casting as one of DC’s greatest superheroes. Well-known for his skills in the art of trolling, Pattinson recently stirred up some controversy by stating that he had not been working out for the role of Batman, however, he is now putting those concerns to bed, highlighting the actors that have inspired his physical transformation for the role of the Dark Knight....

If there’s a streaming service for horror cinephiles, it’sShudder. Reasonably priced and loaded with macro-scale-appealing works just as it’s packed with niche cult favorites, there’s something for everyone on Shudder. And that includesShudder original films. Well, provided they possess the stomach for horror. What follows is the best of the best on Shudder, and there are even more that could have been included. Not to mention,Shudder has horror TV series, as well....

Netflix has released a new trailer for the two-hour series finale ofSense8, which launches globally onNetflixJune 8. This finale follows the cluster as they all reunite one last time for a final mission, in hopes that love will conquer all. In actuality, though, not all of the Sensates will come back together, which is the reason for the remaining seven Sensates to join forces once again in the first place....

Legendary Pictures is finally getting ready to move ahead with their “MonsterVerse,” following 2014’sGodzilla, which was helmed byRogue OnedirectorGareth Edwards. Next up isKong: Skull Island, which is going to officially reboot theKing Kongfranchise and is going to deliver the biggest version of the Ape we have seen to date. This is all going to lead to a fight betweenGodzilla and King Kongin 2020, and now we have some new details about how these movies connect to one another....

Following a public outcry,Saturday Night Livenewcomer Shane Gillis has been fired from the series before appearing in his first episode. Just days ago, Gillis was officially announced as a part of the cast ofSNLalong with Bowen Yang and Chloe Fineman. Soon after, clips resurface on the web of Gillis joking about Chinese people in 2018 on an episode of his podcast,Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast. Although Gillis later expressed his regret for the jokes, it appears that it wasn’t enough, asSNLhas now officially cut ties with the comedian....

They have boldly gone where noStar Trekhas gone before. Literally. We’re talking 930 years in the future. ButStar Trek: Discovery(affectionately known asDisco) will be remembered for more than that innovative Season 2 plot twist. Showrunner andTrektitan Alex Kurtzmanreinvented the franchise withDisco,which became a huge success and helped launchStar Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Star Trek: Prodigy, and the upcomingStar Trek: Starfleet Academyand streamer filmStar Trek: Section 31,starring Michelle Yeoh....

Despite director JJ Abrams declaring that the recentStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerwould be the last we would hear of the decade-spanning Skywalker saga, it seems that fans are not yet satisfied. Much like the ongoing call for the release of the mythical Zack Snyder Cut of theJustice Leaguemovie,Star Warsfans have now started a petition requesting that Disney release the rumored 3+ hour JJ Abrams cut ofRise of Skywalker. According to a recent thread on Reddit, the version of the movie that audiences got to see on the big screen was not the version thatJ....

Britain’s national treasureClive Owenhas provided film lovers with an overabundance of memorable movies and television content. From projects such asSin City, Inside Man,andThe International, Owen never ceases to amaze us with his overarching presence on and off the big screen. Known most commonly for his unique roles in underrated and artistic films, the actor seemed to be everywhere for about a decade in the early 2000s, with Clive Owen movies cultivating a very specific persona as both a wild action star (Shoot ‘Em Up, Killer Elite) and an introspective, melancholic character in quite dramas (Gosford Park, Trust), portraying a wide range of characters during the duration of his highly successful career....

The Boysis preparing to unleash its fourth season on Prime Video this June, but in a new interview, showrunnerEric Kripkehas finally given an update on what could be the next spin-off series. After being discussed briefly last year,The Boys: Mexicohas received very little attention, so the new update from Kripke is a pretty major one in a world where shows can quietly be pushed aside and never see the light of day....

Jon Favreau’sThe Lion Kingis nothing less than a marvel of animation, with the movie’s hyper realistic images the clear standout, leaving the audience wondering what might be achievable in the near future and what the implications might be for movie making going forward. Well, the movie’s VFX Supervisor,Robert Legato, has addressed the use of virtual reality in creatingThe Lion King’svisuals, and how much easier and more detailed this made the process of bringing the characters and the world to life....