'1992' Review, Imperfect Thriller Anchored by Ray Liotta's Final Performance

Prior to his tragic passing in 2022,Ray Liottawas a genuine titan who brought gravitas to every role. Whether playing supernatural baseball as Shoeless Joe Jackson inPhil Alden Robinson’sField of Dreams,representing half of a failed marriage as divorce attorney Jay Marotta inNoah Baumbach’sMarriage Story, or doing copious crime and even more copious drugs as iconic up-and-coming gangster Henry Hill inMartin Scorsese’sGoodfellas, he was always a bright light worth watching.Ariel Vromen’s1992, Liotta’s final film, takes place in a harrowing time in Los Angeles history: following themassive wave of riotsthat emerged in the wake of theRodney Kingverdict....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 979 words · Sarah Maxwell

'Captain America: Brave New World' Director Explains the Real Story Behind THAT Cameo

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for Captain America: Brave New World. WhileCaptain America: Brave New Worldlargely centers on Sam Wilson’s (Anthony Mackie) evolution as the new Star-Spangled Avenger, one of the film’s biggest surprises comes in the form ofBucky Barnes, who makes a brief but meaningful appearance. The newly mintedAcademy Award nomineeSebastian Stanreturned as the former Winter Soldier ahead of his starring role in May’sThunderbolts*. According to directorJulius Onah, Bucky’s presence in the film was always intended — though his placement within the story changed during development....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Jose Sullivan

'Fair Play' Director Responds to Audience Buzz From Thriller's Debut

Chloe Domont’s erotic thrillerFair Playis already receiving a fair amount ofpositive notice from critics, and that positivity reaches beyond what’s written into audiences. For the director, the buzzy nature of responses to her film — which starsPhoebe DyvenorandAlden Ehrenreichas a couple whose professional competition leads to cutthroat behavior and sparks flying everywhere — have been as exciting as making the picture itself. Speaking in conversation with Collider’sSteve Weintraubto promote the film, Domont gave a look behind the curtain at the immediate reactions to the film that she experienced when leaving screenings, confessing her unparalleled delight at hearing the responses from viewers described as “shook....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Shelley Keller

'Knuckles' Has a Deep Cut Easter Egg From One of the Worst 'Sonic' Games

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for ‘Knuckles’ The new hit Paramount+ seriesKnucklesgives everyone’s favorite echidna his own story set after the events ofSonic the Hedgehog 2. Here, Knuckles (Idris Elba) teams up with deputy Wade Whipple (Adam Pally) to go on an epic, soul-searching quest to Reno, Nevada. Along the way, they’ll have to outrun two incompetent-yet-dangerous agents and a nefarious criminal mastermind known only as “The Buyer” (Rory McCann)....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1006 words · Jeffery Jackson

'Picard' Season 3: LeVar Burton & Mica Burton on the La Forge Family Dynamic

The third and final season ofStar Trek: Picardis shaping up to be one of the best seasons ofStar Trek—ever—and a large part of that is due to the care that has gone into crafting a long-overdueStar Trek: The Next Generationreunion. The first handful of episodes reunited Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) with William Riker (Jonathan Frakes), as they set off across the galaxy on a mission to rescue Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden) and her son Jack Crusher (Ed Speleers), who she had hid from Picard for twenty years....

August 7, 2025 · 12 min · 2472 words · Justin Gibson

'Taz: Quest for Burger' Trailer Shows the Tasmanian Devil on a Rescue Mission

The Tasmanian Devil is one of the most iconic characters inLooney Tunes, first premiering nearly 70 years ago. Now, he is ready to make another jump to a feature-length film, with Warner Bros. Entertainment releasing the first trailer for the upcoming animated projectTaz: Quest for Burger. The trailer shows off the feisty Tasmanian Devil, or ‘Taz,’ voiced bySteve Blum(Star Wars Rebels,Cowboy Bebop).The trailer shows a bandicoot named Quinn enlist Taz’s help after her father gets abducted by outlaws....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Aaron Mendoza

1917 One Shot Challenge Searching for Emerging Filmmakers

With the release ofSam Mendes’ World War I thriller1917set for Christmas day, NBCUniversal and Ideas United are partnering to produce a video submission contest aimed at burgeoning filmmakers. The challenge is this: submit a two-minute video filmed in a single continuous shot with the urgent delivery of a message as the theme. Why these specifics? Well, if you haven’t heard, the entire film is made to look like a single continuous shot—all 110 minutes of it (not including credits)....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Kristen Miller

A New ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Docuseries Is Coming Soon

With anotherI Know What You Did Last Summerfilm scheduled to land in theaters this summer, just a little over two months away, a new project following real-life crimes is in the works, also from the acclaimed franchise, according to TV Line. The said project, titledThey Know What They Did, is a new docuseries to be narrated by the O.G. star and final girlJennifer Love Hewitt, who is also set to return in the upcoming chapter....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Ryan Webb

Alex Trebek Health Update Shared in Emotional Video One Year Later

We haven’t heard much from longtimeJeopardy!host and beloved pop culture figureAlex Trebeksince his public reveal of his cancer diagnosis just about a year ago today. The game show host shared an update with his adoring fans last fall ina candid interviewwithLisa Laflamme, CTV’s Chief Anchor and Senior Editor. In addition to addressing how he felt about being so open about his diagnosis and treatment, Trebek said at the time: “I’m 79-years-old, so, I’ve lived a good life, a full life, and I’m nearing the end of that life, I know that....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Joseph Young

All 4 'Avengers' Movies, Ranked

The Marvel Cinematic Universe reached the apex of its popularity—so far, anyway—after the release of 2012’sThe Avengers. The idea of starting a shared cinematic universe had never been fully done, and Marvel was a pioneer of the idea with its overwhelmingly popular movie, which brought together its main heroes for a fight against the God of Mischief. Three sequels followed, each upping the stakes, introducing new characters, and leading to an explosive finale that successfully culminated eleven years of continuous storytelling....

August 7, 2025 · 5 min · 992 words · Angel York

Apple Store Locations in Arkansas

Arkansas residents and visitors who are looking to buy Apple products can find them at the Apple Store location in Little Rock. This store is located at The Promenade at Chenal and is a one-stop-shop for all your tech shopping and service needs. You can easily buy products like Macs, iPhones, and iPads, as well as attend various in-store programs. The Genius Bar at these stores provides support, so customers can seek assistance for their Apple devices....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · Bonnie Powers

Benedict Cumberbatch Is an Eccentric Artist in The Electrical Life of Louis Wain's Trailer

Amazon has released the first trailer forThe Electrical Life of Louis Wain, the upcoming biopic starringBenedict CumberbatchandClaire Foy(The Crown). The film will tell the true story of the titular British artistLouis Wain, a brilliant but troubled mind famous for his delightful cat portraits. The trailer introduces us to Wain (Cumberbatch) when he finally gets recognized for his work as an artist. However, the eccentric figure sees his world spiraling down once he falls in love with Emily Richardson (Foy), who eventually becomes his wife....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Denise Hubbard

Chinese Blockbuster 'Ne Zha 2' Just Outpaced 'Moana 2' in a Major Way

The sheer potential of theglobal theatrical marketis perhaps too humongous to comprehend, as is being proven in China alone this week. The Middle Kingdom witnessed something of an explosion during the Chinese New Year period, with a string ofmajor new films grossing a combined total of over $1.3 billion during the past weekend. The biggest of the lot is the animated sequelNe Zha 2, which broke several box office records in the first week of its release....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Ryan Freeman