In the final scene ofPoker Face, you get a pretty clear picture of what thisRussell Crowemovie was aiming for: An inspiring journey that has something to say about addiction, father-daughter relationships, and how friendships transform over years. It would be touching, if only what you witnessed during its runtime dissected any of these themes. Instead, we get a jumbled-up story that tries to be several movies at the same time—and fails spectacularly in all of them....

Perhaps you only knowJay Baruchelfrom his starring roles inHow to Train Your DragonorMan Seeking Woman. Perhaps you only know him from his supporting roles in Apatow joints likeThis Is the EndorKnocked Up. But what you might not know about Baruchel is that he is a purveyor and creator of grindhouse-leaning horror cinema, a wholly Canadian combination ofJohn CarpenterandDavid Cronenberg. His latest film in that mold, which he directed, co-wrote, and co-stars in, is calledRandom Acts of Violence....

Dwayne Johnsonis getting ready to bring some carnage to the big screen. While at Disney’s biennialD23 Expoto hype up the upcomingMoana 2, The Rock took a moment to announce a newMonster Jammovie in collaboration with the House of Mouse based on the prolific live motorsports event. He’s set to play the lead role in the film, which will be a live-action, high-octane experience told entirely from the perspective of monster truck drivers as they participate in the beloved competition....

Major spoilers forStranger Things 2follow below. Turn back now if you’re not caught up. Like at the end of Season 1,Stranger ThingsSeason 2 has left us with aton of questionsabout where things might go next. But the second season’s finale was a little less overt in setting that up, and when our own Steve Weintraub sat down with executive producersShawn LevyandDan Cohen, they explained that that was very intentional. As you’ll recall, Season 2 ends with the lovely Snow Ball, which we then exit out of as the camera slowly turns, revealing the Upside Down and the “Shadow Monster” (a....

It’s hard to overstate what a game-changing successStar Wars: Episode IV - A New Hopewas when it was released for the first time in theaters in the summer of 1977. WhileJawshad essentially created the “summer blockbuster” modeltwo years prior,George Lucas’ adventure epic was a novelty in that it was based entirely on an original idea. The film also belonged to the science fiction genre, which had been considered “dead” for many years in Hollywood....

Another year, another attempt to turn a dystopia-set young adult novel with a strong female lead into the next blockbuster sensation.Ricky Yancey’s book,The 5th Wave, had the potential to go the distance, but the writers behind the film adaptation absolutely butcher the source material, stripping it of all nuance and instead just running through aHunger Gameswannabe check list. To start, here’s the necessary background information; one day, an alien ship appeared and attacked the earth in waves....

Out of all the streaming platforms out there—and there are now perhaps too many of them—Amazon Prime Video will always stand out for its unique subscription model and wide contract among its original productions. The Man in the High Castle Created by:Frank Spotnitz (Based on the novel by Philip K. Dick) Cast:Alexa Davalos, Rupert Evans, Luke Kleintank, DJ Qualls, Joel de la Fuente, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Rufus Sewell, Brennan Brown, Callum Keith, Rennie Bella, Heathcote, Chelah Horsdal, Michael Gaston, Jason O’Mara...

Terminator: Dark FateactorGabriel Lunais the latest actor to join HBO’s adaptation ofThe Last of Us,according toVariety. The series starsPedro PascalandBella Ramseyas Joel and Ellie, respectively, with Luna being cast as Tommy, the younger brother of Joel. In Naughty Dog’s video game series, a fungal infection turns humans into aggressive zombie-like creatures known as the Infected. After an intro that features both Joel and Tommy, the game jumps forward twenty years, where survivors live in quarantined zones....

For 50 years,Jawshas remained one of the most integral andbeloved films in the history of American cinema. Based onPeter Benchley’s novel of the same name, directorSteven Spielbergcreated a legend that took the summer of 1975 by storm, raking in fantastic reviews, millions at the box office, andcoining the idea of the summer blockbuster. Despite itstroubled production historythanks to the infamous legends of the shark not working, the picture came out perfect, thanks to its dynamic direction, effective scares,unforgettable music, and, of course, flawless casting....

Tom Cruise’s legacy as one of the greatest stars in Hollywood history was cemented with the explosive final outing for his legendary Ethan Hunt, asMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoningcontinues to draw big crowds at the global box office. Havingalready earned $360 million worldwide, split between $129.3 million in domestic revenue and $231.2 million from overseas markets, theChristopher McQuarrie-directed final outing would be the big hit of the early summer box office, were it not for Disney’s live-action remake ofLilo & Stitch....

Audiences have seena lotof the Spider-Man character ever since his smashing debut in 2002, butSpider-Man: Homecomingpromises to bring to the screen Peter Parker like you’ve never seen him before. That starts withTom Holland, who landed the role after a rigorous (and exhausting) audition process that saw him reading lines withRobert Downey Jr.andChris Evansas Tony Stark and Captain America, respectively. And while response to Holland’s Parker inCaptain America: Civil Warwas positive, he finally gets to shine in a film of his own with this summer’sHomecoming....

The first clip fromBenedict Andrews’Una, an adaptation ofDavid Harrower’s celebrated stage playBlackbird, has arrived, just in time for its bow at the Toronto International Film Festival. As one would likely expect, the clip from the film, which details an encounter between a middle-aged warehouse manager and the woman who he molested when she was 13, focuses on the three main players, namelyRooney Mara,Ben Mendelsohn, andRiz Ahmed, with Mendelsohn and Mara playing the central diptych....

To use a Synology NAS with an iPad Pro, open the Files app, tap ‘Connect to Server’, and enter the Synology server address and user details. Once connected, the NAS will appear under ‘Shared’ in the sidebar for immediate access to shared folders and files. This integration provides an easy way for iPad Pro users to navigate their NAS storage efficiently. Here are some ways to use a Synology NAS with an iPad Pro:...