The Cheerful, Sharp Burt Reynolds Action Comedy That Sparked a Nationwide Panic

In the 1970s, there was arguably no bigger star thanBurt Reynolds. It is one of his better efforts, withRoger Ebertcalling itan offbeat, funny, quietly cheerful movie. Scales died, but two others escaped injury. Image by Nimesh Niyomal Reynolds couldn’t quite “stick” the landing with this one. Copycat, or coincidence? One of the immediate impacts was the airing ofSam Peckinpah’s iconic, and ultra-violent,The Wild Bunch. Audiences that originally sawWilliam Shakespeare’sMacBethweren’t inspired to behead people after seeing MacDuff behead Macbeth on stage....

February 8, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Charles Garcia

The Falcon's 10 Most Rewatchable MCU Scenes, Ranked

Navigating the complexities of geopolitics, Sam encounters an international incident involving a mysterious global plot. As tensions rise, he must uncover the mastermind behind the scheme to prevent worldwide chaos. Together, the three force the two Black Order members into retreat. Image via Marvel Studios The three work so well together and are like a well-oiled machine. 8Sam Takes Down HYDRA/S.H.I.E.L.D. It also happens to be the film that introduced Sam Wilson into the franchise....

February 8, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Tracey Warner

The First U.S. Movie Shot in the Ruins of Post-WWII Europe Was This Harrowing, New-To-Max 100% Rotten Tomatoes-Rated Drama

Few films deserve the accolade ofthe most affecting war movie ever mademore thanThe Search. They fear authoritative figures and symbols that signify control. Zinnemann’s humanistic direction effectively balances the film’s portrayal of tragedy with glimmers of hope. Image via MGM He poetically utilizes long, unbroken takes toemphasize the bleak surroundings and the biting loneliness and vulnerability of Karel. This impressive WWII sci-fi movie has the potential to be a TV series....

February 8, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Sarah Soto

The Joker Takes Over Gotham With New Comic Statue From McFarlane Toys

The Joker made a lot of headlines with the release ofJoker: Folie a Deuxlast year. As usual, he’s seen with a devilish grin on his face. This is the second comicJoker statueMcFarlane has done in the last number of months. Image via Warner Bros. Animation Yet his first real appearance will come inThe Brave and the BoldbyThe Flashs directorAndy Muschietti. There’s no villain attached to the project at this time....

February 8, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Elizabeth Mora

The Terrifying Indie Horror Movie That Completely Flipped the Tired Home Invasion Film Script

As the stressful day at the diner progresses, circumstances force her to work the overnight shift alone. The crime thriller uses its home invasion premise to create a more complex analysis of suburban anxieties. This provoking reaction only works because the film also subvertsanother trope within the genre: the final girl. Image Via Shout Studios Nancy absolutely does not fit into the mold of the virginal, innocent, and delicate archetype....

February 8, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Gene Ruiz

Think You Understand Catfishing? You Need To Watch the Shocking Documentary That Invented the Term

It’s a bizarre and entertaining show that stems from the 2010 documentary filmCatfish, directed byAriel SchulmanandHenry Joost. Should he be angry, upset,or hear her reasoning behind creating these false identities? ‘16 & Pregnant’ dropped the ‘Sweet’ from a 1981 documentary to present a similar concept. Image via Universal The twistCatfishleads you into is a deceitful one,but it also holds a lot of compassion. I never thought I’d become so entangled in it....

February 8, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Ashley Adkins

This 100% Rotten Tomatoes-Rated New-to-Max 2004 Drama From the Director of 'Anora' Just Became Essential Viewing

Enter the Sean Baker Cinematic Universe. If he’s lucky, the most humane outcome in this interaction is a healthy tip. Custom Image by Zanda Rice Image via CAVU Pictures

February 8, 2025 · 1 min · 29 words · Patricia Mullins

This Daring TV Series Adds a Fantasy Twist to the 'Squid Game' Formula

By the second episode of19th Floor, they wake up in a hospital. Let the games begin. Image via Viki

February 8, 2025 · 1 min · 19 words · Miranda Thompson

This Dark Workplace Comedy Has 'Severance' Vibes, but With Extra Absurdity

But no one from Macrodata Refinement shows up. What Is Visioneers About? WhileVisioneersis not mentioned, it should be because of what it has in common with the series. Image via B-Side Entertainment Casey (Dichen Lachman). Theoppression put upon the characters in bothSeveranceandVisioneershas them looking for alternate ways to be fulfilled. These movies also work from home. Image via B-Side Entertainment There are no two versions of him. Those arent the only differences....

February 8, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Lucas Blevins

This Found Footage Horror Earns Your Attention Thanks to One Gnarly, Unforgettable Death Scene

Found footage is hard to do right. In 2014, two archaeology-heavy, found-footage horror movies were released.John Erick DowdlesAs Above, So Belowis widely beloved. Inspired byDante AlighierisDivine Comedyand actuallyfilmed in the Parisian catacombs,As Above, So Belowfelt fresh and unique. Image by Nimesh Niyomal At the same time,Gregory Levasseurs 2014 debut,The Pyramidwas released to significantly less fanfare. An easy, b-movie popcorn watch, dont writeThe Pyramidoff just yet. C’mon, you knew this story couldn’t have a happy ending....

February 8, 2025 · 2 min · 339 words · Samuel Lopez

This Netflix K-Drama Turns the 'Babygirl' Kink Into One of the Sweetest Love Stories You've Seen in a Long Time

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February 8, 2025 · 1 min · 12 words · Suzanne Smith

This Shocking Deleted Scene From 'The Godfather' Would’ve Improved Its Darkest Moment

One of themost iconic and darkest scenes ofThe Godfatheris the attempted murder ofVito Corleone(Marlon Brando). However, adeleted scene could have made the aftermath even better. That is a scene showing Sonny (James Caan) andVitos wife, Carmela (Morgana King). Image by Annamaria Ward She plays who? !

February 8, 2025 · 1 min · 46 words · Thomas Garrett

This Star-Studded Sci-Fi Series Left Us With a Compelling Mystery

Butwhat if the last prisoners of The Rock weren’t escorted out at all, but simply disappeared? And, mysteriously, reappear in the present day? Such is the premise of Fox’s 2012 TV seriesAlcatraz. Image via Fox All the prisoners were transferred off the island. Only, that’s not what happened. Not at all." So begins all 13 episodes ofAlcatraz, narrated byJurassic ParkalumSam Neill, who plays FBI agent Emerson Hauser. The series begins with 256 inmates and 46 guards disappearing from Alcatraz on March 21, 1963....

February 8, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Travis Frazier