Many great actresses have left their mark on the action genre. From sci-fi queens likeSigourney Weaverto influential pioneers likePam Grier, all the way tomodern icons likeAngelina JolieandMichelle Rodriguez, the female influence in action is undeniable. However, the modern action genre has no better representative thanCharlize Theron. Arguably the reigning action queen, the Oscar-winner has starred in several exciting escapades dating back to the early days of her pre-Monstercareer. More recently, Theron has embraced her status as a juggernaut of the genre, starring in multiple action movies ranging from sci-fi classics-in-the-making to superhero romps and fantasy adventures....

Movies have always been a medium to escape reality and enter a world that is not our own. However, some take that concept to a whole new level, delving deep into the realm of the bizarre and surreal. These movies push the boundaries of what is considered normal and challenge our perceptions of reality through a story we never thought possible. Although unsettling movies may not be for everyone, they are worth watching for those looking for a unique cinematic experience....

The DC Comics line of films throughout the years has hada rollercoaster of a time finding good audience reception.Going from the likes ofSuperman: The MovieandBatmanto ones likeThe FlashandJustice Leagueis a huge part of what has led to such mixed reception surrounding DC’s greater film landscape. It has led to the company being far more conservative regarding which characters they do and don’t use in their films, resulting in some amazing heroes getting thrown to the side....

Afterinjuring himselfon the set ofMaze Runner: The Death Cure, actorDylan O’Brienis back in action. A batch of new photos fromAmerican Assassin, a film adapted fromVince Flynn’s novel of the same name, have arrived to revealMichael Keaton,Taylor Kitsch, and more in the film. According toUSA Today, which debuted the photos,American Assassinis currently filming in London. O’Brien portrays Mitch, a young man, who’s about to propose to his girlfriend when tragedy strikes. Almost two years later, we catch back up with him as a CIA black ops recruit tasked to train with Stan Hurley (Keaton), a training officer and Cold War veteran....

In Season 2 of the Starz seriesAmerican Gods, the battle between the Old Gods, or the traditional gods of mythological roots from around the world, and the New Gods, who reflect society’s modern devotions (i.e. money, technology, media, celebrity and drugs), is really heating up, and Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) is on his own path to figuring out exactly what he believes. One of those New Gods is Technical Boy (Bruce Langley), the one responsible for all things technology, and whose life is a daily struggle to remain relevant and on the cutting edge....

Good news for Ant-Man fans such as myself, as Marvel is bringing backPeyton Reedto directAnt-Man 3, sources confirm to Collider. Paul Ruddwill no doubt be back as thief-turned-superhero Scott Lang, and you can bet he’ll be joined once again byEvangeline Lilly’s Wasp. I’d also expectMichael DouglasandMichelle Pfeifferto return as Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne, andJudy Greerto return as Scott’s ex-wife. AndMichael Pena,David DastmalchianandTip ‘T.I.’ Harristo return as Luis, Kurt and Dave....

In only three episodes, The CW’sBlack Lightninghas already separated itself from all other superhero series on the network. That’s not to say mainstays likeSupergirl,The Flash,Arrow, andDC’s Legends of Tomorroware substandard, but rather thatSalim and Mara Brock Akil’s adaptation has raised the bar substantially.Black Lightninghas already tackled systemic racism, corrupt law enforcement, gang violence and real-world consequences of it, and marginalized minorities, all while highlighting what a Black superhero lead means to his community....

With the weekend numbers in, Disney is still flying high.The Jungle Bookoutperformed expectations, nabbing huge numbers overseas (particularly in China, India, and Russia) to bring its domestic total to almost $200 million and its worldwide total to $528 million.Zootopiaalso remains in one of the top slots at #4 for the weekend, closing in on almost a billion worldwide. As I mentioned yesterday, any movie you can take kids to is going to perform pretty well regardless, but the fact that both films received positive critical reviews as well surely didn’t hurt....

From neo-noir murder mysteries to comics-based fare and science-fiction brain-teasers to historical epics,Christopher Nolanhas given audiences a uniquely varied body of work in the past two-and-a-half-decades. Having emerged as one of the most distinctly talented auteurs in modern cinema, theexcitement and hype surrounding a new project by the filmmakerhas taken on event-level status in entertainment. Much likeKubrickandSpielberg, the surname Nolan has become synonymous with and representative of a particular brand of storytelling, with devoted fans and casual viewers alike growing accustomed to a particularly high bar of expectation regarding grand spectacle, technical innovation, and narrative experimentation....

On top of theStar Warsconnection, it’s sounding more and more like there’s another reason to get excited aboutRogue One. According to reports, a massive preview ofChristopher Nolan’s gritty World War II action-thriller,Dunkirk, will be attached to select screenings of the sci-fi anthology film. Word of the sneak peek started making the rounds on social media on Monday, and then/Filmreported intel from multiple sources that seemed to validate the chatter. Word is that a seven-minute prologue will be attached to 70mm IMAX screenings ofRogue One, which are few....

Clerksmade its debut during the Sundance Film Festival, and it quickly gained attention from the audience.Clerksdepicted the frustration and skepticism of typical adults striving for a better future compared to their kins. Now in 2022, a full 28 years later,ComicBook.comreports we’ll get the third installment to the franchise. Kevin Smithannounced that filming onClerks 3had officially wrapped in August, and as this serves as another sequel to his very first movie, it’s a bit of a full-circle moment for him....

The hit showDerry Girlshas been a breath of fresh air for international audiences seeking more than just a conventional teenage sitcom. The series, which debuted in 2018, focuses on a tightly-knit group of adolescents navigating friendship, romance, and boredom in 1990s Derry, Northern Ireland. Friends Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O’Donnell), and James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn) attend their local Catholic school....

Halloween may have just passed by, but that doesn’t mean that spooky season is over.Eli Roth, the infamous horror filmmaker behind such classics asCabin FeverandHostel, is back for an absurdly entertaining riff on holiday pastimes with his new slasher filmThanksgiving.Thanksgivingfeatures just as much violence as Roth’s fans have come to expect from him, but includes enough goofy humor to indicate that there’s nothing about the film that anyone is taking all that seriously....