1973’s mostly-forgottenCharles BronsonvehicleThe Stone Killerdirected byMichael Winneris all at once pulpy, tone-deaf, and deeply revealing about the time and place in which it was produced.The Stone Killer’s plot is incomprehensible and the movie itself doesn’t seem all that interested in the machinations of the world of the mob — it’s primary subject matter. At its core,The Stone Killeris about a cop that isverygood at killing. The neo-noir thriller’s opening scene perfectly encapsulates the irony and the conflicting ideas which permeate the rest of its runtime....

With directorJohn Hillcoat’s (Lawless)Triple 9opening this weekend, I recently sat down withChiwetel Ejioforfor an extended interview. During our wide ranging conversation he talked about working with the all-star cast, memorable moments from filming, collaborating with Hillcoat, filming in Atlanta, which of his previous films people want to talk about when they meet him,Emmanuel Lubezki’s amazing work onThe RevenantandChildren of Men, what it’s been like makingDoctor Strangeand why he wanted to be part of the Marvel universe, and a lot more....

Chris Pinehas proven to be many things. He’s Wonder Woman’s soulmate, the intergalactic space captain, James T. Kirk, and special agent, Jack Ryan. He’s also become one of Hollywood’s biggest heartthrobs, having competed for the affection ofAnne HathawayinPrincess Diaries 2and by transforming into a spoiled, crooning prince vying forAnna Kendrick’s love inInto the Woods. Across his career, Pine has covered more ground than most could dream of; floating from action films and musicals to romance, he abruptly took a left-turn into a role and genre he’d scarcely approached before....

As western movie fans start the countdown for theDead For a Dollarpremiere at the end of this month, Quiver Distribution decided to ease the wait by releasing a trailer to tease what we can expect to see when the time comes to go check it out in theaters. The story centers around a bounty hunter who happens upon a nemesis he put in prison years before, as well as a new bounty that challenges him in unexpected ways....

If you ask most critics, 2016 has been a terrible year for movies. That’s not the case for Disney. The Mouse House announced today that it set a new record for itself by making this year its biggest at the box office to date — and the year isn’t even over. Disney’s previous record calendar year was in 2015: the studio grossed $5.843.8 billion with films likeStar Wars: The Force Awakens,Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Pixar’sInside Out....

The MPAA has announced some ratings for upcoming films, and among them isChristopher Nolan’s highly-anticipated new movie,Dunkirk. The MPAA rated the film “PG-13 for intense war experience and some language.” For those who don’t know, the story is based on Operation Dynamo, a rescue mission that saved 338,226 soldiers from being stranded in Dunkirk, France. Nolan recently said that the moviewill have a triptych structure, telling the story from three points of view—air, land, and sea:...

Even in the ever-increasing landscape of streaming services with original content, there are a few shows that have expanded their fanbase to have cross-generational appeal many years after their initial debut. Reaching nearly 20 years old now,The Officehas become one of the major faces of American sitcoms. This is especially impressive considering the other shows on at the time included 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, Arrested Development, and The Big Bang Theory....

Three-time Grammy winnerGloria Estefanis set to joinAndy Garciaand Puerto Rican actressAdria Arjona(Pacific Rim: Uprising) in WB’sFather of the Bridereboot, which centers on a Cuban-American family. Gaz Alazrakiwill direct from a script byMatt Lopez, andDede GardnerandJeremy Kleinerwill produce on behalf ofBrad Pitt’s production company Plan B Entertainment. Garcia will executive produce and play the title character, while Arjona will play the bride in question. Estefan has been cast as Garcia’s wife, the mother of the bride....

In the wake of giant blockbusters likeMulanandWonder Woman 1984debuting on streaming instead of waiting for mass theatrical exhibition to be safe again,Godzilla Vs. Kongmight be embarking on a similar path. PerThe Hollywood Reporter, it is very likely that the big-budget Monster-verse crossover extravaganza will make its bow on a streaming service — and two of the biggest ones have the money to mess around and find out who wins. The film is produced by Legendary Pictures and distributed by Warner Bros....

ThePokémonfranchise has continued to grow since its inception in 1996, and now, the trading card game has only gained popularity. A new video game is set to release this October, and the anime series remains ongoing. Thistrend continues with Pokémon’s collaboration with Funko, as the figure collectible company has introduced new figures to its lineup, as well as the return of an iconic yellow mascot we all know and love....

With directorMel Gibson’sHacksaw Ridgeopening this weekend in theaters around the country, last week I sat down withAndrew Garfieldfor an exclusive video interview. If you’re not familiar withHacksaw Ridge, the film tells the true story ofDesmond Doss, a conscientious collaborator and Army medic who refused to bear arms during World War II, but ended up saving 75 men during the bloodiest battle of the war without firing a single bullet. Written byRobert Schenkkan,Andrew Knight, andBraveheartscribeRandall Wallace, it’s an incredibly well made film that doesn’t shy away from showing what really happens in war while also paying tribute to a man that did something next to impossible....

Editor’s note: The below interview contains spoilers for the season finale of Hawkeye, “So This Is Christmas?”. Hawkeye, which first premiered November 24 on Disney+, picks up with the continuing story of the MCU two years after the universe-changing circumstances ofAvengers: Endgame. Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) is hoping to spend a quiet and uneventful Christmas with his family, but those plans get derailed quickly when his path crosses with that of Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld), a skilled archer who has her own personal history with Hawkeye....

One of the most iconic faces from the Golden Age of Hollywood went to the British courts over abroken contract in 1937. Desperate to escape the confines of a restrictive deal she felt was keeping her playing the same, unchallenging roles,Bette Davisviolated her exclusivity clause with Warner Bros. Pictures. She signed onto not one, buttwoprojects with a different studio. After securing anAcademy Award nomination for Best Actressfollowing her performance as Mildred Rogers inOf Human Bondage,but failing to take home the win, Davis felt the quality of her roles declined....