The 13 Greatest Bittersweet Movie Endings of All Time

Read update Most movies end in a way that’s happy and uplifting. Sometimes, and depending on the story, movies can also end in sad, even tragic ways. And then in between is another type of ending altogether: the bittersweet ending, which is an ending that’s both sad and uplifting, all at once. RELATED:Sad Movies That Are Worth The Cry (And Where to Stream Them) They’re not always easy to pull off well, but when a filmmaker nails a genuinely great bittersweet ending, it can be extremely satisfying and memorable....

June 28, 2025 · 8 min · 1527 words · Laurie Thomas

The Boys Season 2 Premiere Is Bigger and Better, Say Rogen & Golberg

One of the more satisfying things about Amazon’sThe Boys—a stellar, twisted superhero series that featuresKarl Urbanmurdering a man with a superpowered baby, among other on-screen atrocities–is that you could enjoy the first eight episodes knowing a season 2 wasalready in the bag. We already knewAya Cashisjoining the mayhem, there’s going to bemore gore, and that things are gonna’get mighty messy. But now, according to co-creatorsSeth RogenandEvan Goldberg, it sounds likeThe Boysseason 2 is going to getbiggeras well as bloodier....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Jacqueline Burns

The Flash: Zack Snyder on The Movie's Darker Tone

The world of DC is dark and full of terrors as established byMan of Steel, which struck a much darker tone with Superman than classical incarnations. DirectorZack Snyderreturns forBatman v Superman(out in theaters this week) andJustice League: Part One(filming this April), both of which are looking to be just as serious as the first film in this cinematic universe. If you’re hoping DC will lighten things up by the timeThe Flashmovie rolls around, Snyder’s recent comments might squash those dreams....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Nancy Davis

The Strangers: Prey at Night Review: Sloppy Sequel, Stylish Homage

“Is Tamara home?” No. She never is, and if you’re a fan of the 2008 home invasion horror hitThe Strangers,you know nothing good follows that question. Nothing good at all. What follows is the titular trio of masked murderers – Dollface, Man in the Mask, and Pinup Girl, who torment their prey; poor average folks in the wrong place at the wrong time. Outside that general conceit, the long-awaited sequelThe Strangers: Prey at Nightdoesn’t have much to do with the inspired original, offering instead a new set of characters facing off against the Strangers, a brazen new stylistic approach, and a home invasion thriller that heads outdoors to a result that’s equally thrilling and frustrating....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1137 words · Brenda White

This Gnarly Horror Movie on Netflix Has One of 2024's Wildest, Most Inventive Kills

When was the last time you couldn’t believethey just did thatfor an on-screen death in a horror movie or series? In the same year that had audiences gasping over thatgnarly yoga kill fromIn a Violent Natureand moviegoers trying not to vomit in theaters while watchingTerrifier 3, here’s a new one. Indonesian filmmakerJoko Anwar, who has made a name for himself in his home country and abroad with dark and shocking films, adds to 2024’s craziest deaths in horror with his most recent film,Grave Torture....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 980 words · Vernon Bean

Twist Endings That Ruined Otherwise Great Movies and Shows

This 2003 thriller saw ten strangers trapped at an interstate motel during a storm with a killer hidden among them, picking them off one by one. The movie featured an all-star cast includingJohn Cusack, Ray Liotta, John C. McGinley, Alfred Molina,andRebecca De Mornay. Identityactually has two terrible twists. First, the murderer turns out to be the quiet little boy that nobody suspected, because the murders we see require incredible physical strength....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1221 words · Andrew Pennington

WandaVision: How The Mandalorian Influenced Disney+ Release Plans

We are officially five days away from the premiere of Marvel’s first Disney+ television series,WandaVision. So, it’s safe to say that from here on out, we’re going to be focused on every aspect ofWandaVisionand that extends all the way to the release schedule planned for the show. This weekend, Marvel Studios headKevin Feigerevealed that another Disney+ show,The Mandalorian, had a big impact on the way Marvel structured the release ofWandaVision’s episodes....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Tammy Lamb

Who Is Madame Web, the First Female Superhero in Sony’s Spider-Verse?

The Sony branch of Marvel is ready to welcome a new hero to the big screen.Dakota Johnsonplays the titular hero inMadame Web, a complex character within Spider-Man’s orbit that has powers akin to those of Doctor Strange.She, too, can see the future, except she doesn’t need a Time Stone to do so. Directed byS.J. Clarkson, who also directed episodes of Netflix’sThe DefendersandJessica Jones,Madame Webboasts an impressive cast includingSydney Sweeney,Adam Scott,Emma Roberts,Zosia Mamet, andIsabela Merced....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1208 words · Bruce Willis

You Season 4 Episode 5 Recap: All Will Be Revealed

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Season 4, Episode 5 of You.Part 1 ofYouSeason 4 has revolved around a big whodunnit mystery, as Joe (Penn Badgley) must use his dark skills to find the Eat-the-Rich Killer that tried to frame him for murder. While the concept is fascinating, as it shifts Joe’s obsessive behaviors toward an evil person instead of an unfortunate love interest, things dragged on a little too long....

June 28, 2025 · 8 min · 1529 words · Patrick Brewer

Zac Efron and Adam Devine Read a NSFW Bed Time Story

Zac EfronandWorkaholicsstarAdam Devineare about to headlineJake Szymanski’s upcoming comedyMike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, but first they want to celebrate Brother’s Day read you a sweet little story about fraternity and the joys of sharing a bond with someone who “giggles at sideboob and the mention of a wiener.” Called ‘Where Do Brothers Come From?" the little night-night tale is penned by the pair’s titular characters, Mike and Dave Stangle....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Janice Mitchell

Zahn McClarnon Finds Himself Embroiled in His Most Dangerous Job Yet in 'Dark Winds' Season 3 Trailer

It’s almost time to return to the American South West and tackle another mystery alongsideZahn McClarnon(Doctor Sleep) with the Season 3 arrival ofDark Windsset for a March 9 premiere. Now that we’re just a little bit over a month away from the next batch of episodes, the show’s home network of AMC has unveiled a new trailer, giving audiences a better idea of what’s to come from the dark thriller. Of course, McClarnon will be back in the leading role of Joe Leaphorn, with the fresh look also teasing the return ofKiowa Gordon’s (The Red Road) Jim Chee, as the two detectives take on their latest puzzling case....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Michael Nichols

'Doctor Who' Showrunner Comments on the Show's Inclusivity

AsDoctor Whoreturned to screens with the first of three special episodes, in celebration of the show’s 60th anniversary, fans were treated to not only the return of familiar facesDavid TennantandCatherine Tate, as the titular Time Lord and companionDonna Noblerespectively, but also of showrunnerRussell T Davies, who helped revive the series for a new generation back in 2005. As the show heads into a new era, in a very different cultural and political landscape than that of 18 years ago, Davies has opened up about his efforts to makeDoctor Whoinclusive “and to reflect more of society....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Dr. Kelly Mcbride

'Godzilla Minus One' Returns to Theaters With Impressive Domestic Box Office Haul

Fresh off the news that the movie would be receiving a sequel, the stunningGodzilla Minus Onehas returned to theaters for a limited engagement to mark a year since its release, and as another celebration ofthe year of Godzilla’s 70th anniversary. The movie grossed $510,000 this weekend, which boosted its total in North America to $56.9 million. The movie returned to the big screen in 1365 locations across North America featuring 13 minutes of new footage, and it absolutely put butts on seats as people couldn’t get enough of what many claim was the greatest Godzilla film in history....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Candice Baird