Mute Images Reveal Paul Rudd in Duncan Jones' Sci-Fi Noir

The first images fromMoonandSource CodefilmmakerDuncan Jones’ new filmMutehave arrived, and they are a far cry from his most recent featureWarcraft. Indeed, Jones made his blockbuster debut with the video game adaptation this summer to somewhat mixed results (hey, I kinda liked it okay?), but his next film is one he’s been developing for a very long time. The sci-fi thriller takes place in the year 2052 in Berlin and starsAlexander Skarsgardas a mute bartender who lost the ability to speak after a childhood accident....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · James Smith

Nope Reactions Call It Indescribable, Divisive, and Terrifying

Jordan Peele’s name has become synonymous with jaw-dropping and creative horror films likeGet OutandUs, so it should come as no surprise that his next venture as a writer-director has been met with rave reviews from critics.Nopeis set to blend horror with sci-fi and mystery when it officially premieres in theaters later this month, and if the first handful of trailers were any indication—it’s going to be an unforgettable movie-going experience....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Derrick Chang

Port Authority Trailer: Romantic Drama Boasts Martin Scorsese as EP

Momentum Pictures has released a trailer for the romantic dramaPort Authority, which hails from executive producerMartin Scorseseand first premiered at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Danielle Lessovitz(Mobile Homes) wrote and directed the indie film, which starsFionn WhiteheadfromDunkirkand transgender actressLeyna Bloomfrom FX’sPose. She plays Wye, a trans woman of color who befriends Paul (Whitehead), a young man who arrives in New York City with nowhere to go after getting kicked out of his home in central Pennsylvania....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Brian Bauer

Prison Break Season 5 Review: The Boys Are Back

Until about two weeks ago, I had never pushed beyond the series premiere ofPrison Break. This wasn’t because there was too much good stuff on elsewhere in the late aughts to really commit to Fox’s fraternal action-melodrama, though. The reason was because the first episode made me feel as if I had entered, trained for, and run the New York City Marathon in one day and celebrated after with a bucket of Nyquil....

July 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1037 words · Daniel Dean

Star Wars' Biggest Problem Is the Fans

The internet has never made it easy for people to speak their minds. Convenience of digital connection aside, there have always been online trolls and toxic comments ready to pounce on anyone who dares to bare their authentic self in public life, and the newest round of controversies and unfounded criticisms directed atStar Warsprojects demonstrates that the beloved sci-fi franchise is no different. For decades,viewers have been relentlesslyattacking Star Wars performers and creators, with the renewed push against TV shows likeThe Acolytedemonstrating the venom with which a particular set of audience members scrutinize everyone’s favorite galaxy....

July 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1311 words · Beth Vega

The 720-Hour Movie With a 72-Minute Long Trailer

When is a movie no longer a movie? That would go into what cinema is for, and what purpose it serves. Is it to make boatloads of money for studios that are drastically underpaying their staff? Is it an escape from the realities of life? A form of propaganda? Or just a way to keep the masses entertained, if only for a little while?This is where the umbrella of experimental film comes in, avant-garde cinema that seeks to break away from mainstream conventions of the moving image....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1107 words · Matthew Mckinney

The 8 Best Scammer Shows Streaming Right Now

Right now, and I won’t bog this article down with specifics, it feels like theGolden Age of Scammers! Between scrolling through thedramaon our news feeds, it can be cathartic to seescam artists, schemers, and crooks fallharder than Enron stocks in 2001. Luckily, there isno shortage of streaming seriesthat give us just what we need — with stunning cinematography, acting, and well-crafted story structure to boot. We’ve gathered the best shows about scammers getting their comeuppance across all the streamers so you can find the one that makes you believe in justice again....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1115 words · Angelica Bird

The 8 Most Frustrating Star Wars Retcons

After the success of the original trilogy of films, theStar Warsuniverse expanded into all kinds of media, with novels, comic books, video games, and others covering many questions left unanswered by the first three films. AfterDisneybought the property fromGeorge Lucasin 2012, the existing canon underwent a shift, and these stories — except for anything on-screen — were de-canonized and reclassified as “Legends.” RELATED:How Din Djarin Became a Fan Favorite Star Wars Character Disney then established its own expanded media, which retconned a lot of what had come before, and as a result, the current Star Wars canon is at best a bit of a mess and at worst downright confusing....

July 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1514 words · Alicia Watson

The Alienist Trailer Starring Luke Evans, Dakota Fanning

It’s hard enough to keep up with current TV, but keeping track of all of the upcoming projects (especially during this manic week of network upfronts) can be impossible. That’s the pass I’m giving myself, anyway, for not realizing thatThe Alienistwas a thing, and rather a gem at that. The TNT series comes fromCary Fukunaga(True Detective), based on the novel byCaleb Carr. Taking place in 1896 New York, the series focuses on two men tasked (by Teddy Roosevelt!...

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Jason Thornton

The Flash Recap: "Invincible"

Barry Allen cannot catch a break. Such is the fate of being the protagonist of a melodramatic show. Tonight’s episode ofThe Flashended with Zoom killing Henry in front of his son. It was a narrative move we’ve seen before; onArrow, Slade Wilson pulled an almost identical move at the end of Season 2, killing Moira Queen and breaking Oliver Queen’s resolve heading into the season’s final chapter. The Slade Wilson/mirakuru army story arc wasArrowat its absolute narrative peak....

July 4, 2025 · 9 min · 1912 words · Denise Simpson

The Leftovers Director Explains Her Take on the Ending & Nora’s Truth

One of the much-need good things happening in our year of the lord 2019 is the fact thatThe Leftoversteam is thriving.Carrie Coonis one of the headliners in the upcomingGhostbustersreboot.Damon Lindelof(along with fellowLeftoverscreatives Nicole Kassell, Nick Cuse, Lila Byock, and Carly Wray) andRegina Kingare about to unleash the spectacular HBOWatchmenadaptation.Justin Therouxhas a voice role in the upcoming live-actionLady and the Tramp. AndMimi Leder, who was an EP and directed 10 episodes, is about to launch the star-studded Apple TV+ seriesThe Morning Show....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 715 words · Rita Shannon

The “I Told Ya” T-Shirt in ‘Challengers’ Means More Than You Think

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers forChallengers. Luca Guadagnino’s highly anticipated filmChallengers, which hit theaters on April 26,is currently taking over the box office. StarringZendayaas former tennis prodigy Tashi Duncan, this sexy romantic drama is laden with little details that flesh out the messy love triangle between Tashi and former best friends and tennis partners Art Donaldson (Mike Faist) and Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor).According to Zendaya,Challengersshould be watched more than once in order to pick up on all the nuances of the characters and the ever-changing power dynamics between them....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1110 words · Matthew Dunn

This 1950s Noir Was Ahead of Its Time — And Still Kind of Is

Although he’s revered today,Samuel Fullerwasn’t exactly considered an important director while he was making films. Working largely outside the Hollywood studio system, the WWII-vet and former crime reporter churned out a number of cheaply-madewesterns, noirs, and war films,often centering around controversial topics. As the leaders ofthe French New Wavepointed out in the pages of “Cahiers du Cinema,” Fuller dealt with sensitive subject matters with more nuance than most of his “important” contemporaries....

July 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1265 words · Cory West