Until Disney acquired Lucasfilm, everyStar Warsmovie was an event. Even after Disney resolved to crank out at least one newStar Warsmovie per year from 2015 – 2019, those movies still felt like events; major cogs in a machine that if you wanted to know how it worked, you needed to show up on opening weekend to be part of the cultural zeitgeist. Whether you loved or hatedThe Last JediorThe Rise of Skywalker, you still needed to see them becauseStar Warsmovies were still relatively rare, and this was the big saga, the monomyth of our times....

Editor’s Note: The below contains spoilers for Ghosts Season 3. It was another gasp-worthy cliffhanger on Thursday night’sGhostsSeason 3 finale! Following last season’s summer-long disbelief over one of Woodstone’s “main eight” ghosts getting “sucked off,” theJoe PortandJoe Wisemanseries delivered one of the more shocking — and spooky, if you may — disappearances of the season. With the show finally landing on its feet followinga topsy-turvy 10 episodes that left audiences on the fence, the Season 3 finale embraced an unexpected twist that opens the door for more in the series’ beloved lore....

Halle Baileyis about to break through to the other side in a newly released Dolby poster forThe Little Mermaid. Letting her curiosity get the best of her, the image sees Bailey’s Ariel swimming just below the surface of the water. With her hand extended upward, it’s clear that she can’t wait to be part of another world. As we’ve seen from otherimagesandteasers, the vibrant under the sea world will be brought to life in Disney’s latest live-adaptation of an animated classic, something that’s apparent in this poster that perfectly captures the complex blues of the ocean which are shaped by the rays of sunlight shooting through....

Pete Davidson’s seriesBupkishas been renewed for a second season at Peacock. The series premiered on the streaming network early last month, and it looks like it is full steam ahead for the Staten Island-based series. The series' return for a second season is welcome news to series fans, as the first season ended with a jarring cliffhanger. No news as to Season 2’s release date has yet been announced. Bupkisis a semi-autobiographical television series starringSaturday Night Livealum Pete Davidson as, well, Pete Davidson....

WhenJohn Wick: Chapter 4hit cinemasearlier this year, if you had asked movie-goers to explain what had happened at the film’s conclusion, you may have heard varying responses. While the seemingly obvious answer is that theKeanu Reevesplayed, titular hero finally met his end after freeing himself from all debts and commitments, succumbing to his injuries, the scene is certainly left open enough to lead some fans to wonder if Wick is really dead....

Party Downis a show that got taken from us too soon when the first two seasons ended back in 2010. StarringAdam Scottas Henry Pollard, an actor and bartender for a catering company, the series followed a team of creatives working together for Party Down Catering under the guidance of Ron Donald (Ken Marino). Including performances byJane Lynch, Martin Starr, Ryan Hansen, Megan Mullaly,andLizzy Caplan,the series is one that was the hidden gem for fans of comedy shows and when it came back for a third season 13 years later, fans were reunited with the team and those new characters we’ve fallen in love....

TheCoppola name is one that undeniably stands out in the film world, and it’s a hard-earned pedigree that cannot be ignored when plastered on a poster or marquee. WithThe Last Showgirl,Gia Coppolaproves, once again, that this reputation is well-deserved, taking a beautiful script byKate Gerstenandcrafting a loving portrait of a complicated woman forced to face demons past and presentwhen her career — and life — are suddenly turned upside down. Complete with Gia Coppola’s artful eye and remarkable performances byPamela AndersonandJamie Lee Curtis,The Last Showgirlis a testament to sticking to your convictions and honoring your passions, even when the world tells you that your dreams aren’t worth following....

The modern era of cinema and television has been largely defined by the massive amounts of original content and exclusive works of art created for each streaming service, with Netflix easily cementing itself as a leader on this front. The streamer has a sense of scale and magnitude higher than every other service, with countless original films released on the platform in any and all types of genres. However, their original science fiction films usually stand out....

Netflix now shares what people watch worldwide and how many hours are spent each week on the streamer. Below, we’ve gathered the Top 10 most-watched films on Netflix this week and more information about each movie. Check out the current list below: 10’The Forge' Director:Alex Kendrick |Runtime:2 hours 3 minutes |Genre:Drama Cast: Cameron Arnett, Priscilla C. Shirer, Aspen Kennedy A year out of high school with no plans for his future, a boy is challenged by his single mom and a successful businessman to start charting a better course for his life....

Raiders of the Lost Arkwas a shot across the bough in 1981, grossing a stupendous amount of money and pleasing critics. The success ofIndiana Jonesredefined the adventure genre. In particular,the franchise’s quirky combinationof action, exotic locations, and charismatic heroes inspired generations of filmmakers. However, not every attempt to replicate its magic has struck gold. While some imitators manage to channel the spirit ofRaiderswith a fresh spin, most fall flat, winding up as nothing but tedious copycats....

The mid-2000s era ofSaturday Night Livewas blessed with talent.Amy Poehler,Andy Samberg,Bill Hader,Chris Parnell,Fred Armisen,Jason Sudeikis,Kenan Thompson,Kristen Wiig,Maya Rudolph,Tina Fey, andWill Forteteamed up in one of the most legendary casts of an already iconic spawning pool of comedic talent. These bonafide living legends, one by one, splintered off to create and or participate in television shows of their own to varied success—30 Rockking among them. It captured critics’ eyes and audiences’ hearts while consistently delivering high-quality comedic writing and performances across its seven-year run....

While the films that have been adorned with major accolades at the Cannes Film Festival have rarely proven to be classics in the mainstream, most of the honorees have enjoyed at least a measure of critical love upon release. This is to say that the Palme d’Or and the Grand Prix don’t really have any bearing on the business side of moviemaking but are considered genuinely substantial for many filmmakers, screenwriters, actors, and producers....

The rumored world premiere ofDenis Villeneuve’sDuneat the 78th edition of the Venice Film Festival has beenconfirmed on Twitterby La Biennale di Venezia, the organization responsible for the event. By premiering at Venice,Dunewill be screened for a select group of viewers almost one month before its commercial release. Dunewas initially set to have a hybrid release, hitting both theaters and HBO Max on the same day, just as withGodzilla vs. KongandMortal Kombat....