The 27 Best ‘House of the Dragon’ Characters, Ranked

Could this prequel series measure up to the original and also get rid of the stink of that finale? Turns out, yes, it totally can. But, considering how charismatic Princess Rhaenyra is, we can hardly blame him for that. Image by Jefferson Chacon But that’s also what makes him a fresh breath of air. As the former rider of Vhagar, we know that she claimed the dragon at a young age....

February 4, 2024 · 1 min · 162 words · Joseph Williams

'Between the Temples' Review: We'll Always Have Faith in Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane

Summary This review was originally part of our coverage of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Ben is a temple cantor, but he can no longer sing. What Is ‘Between the Temples’ About? Image via Sony Pictures Classics Ben is the way he currently is because his wife recently passed away. Theres a sadness to the character, but also a heart that we empathize witheven at his worst. Its this bond and these performances that makeBetween the Templeswork as well as it does....

February 3, 2024 · 1 min · 133 words · Eric Miranda

Alex Kingston Wants River Song to Team Up With Ncuti Gatwa's 'Doctor Who'

Along with being the woman the Doctor married, River was a captivating character with a complicated history. “It was such a wonderful journey and the journey may still continue,” she said. I mean, it’s been an amazing journey and I fly the Tardis better than he does." Image via MegaCon Luckily, Kingston is no stranger to playing this character opposite a range of Doctors. She just sort of adapted to the personalities of each new Doctor....

February 3, 2024 · 2 min · 275 words · Jeffrey Navarro

'Dìdi' Review: If You Grew Up With MySpace, This Is a Personal Attack

This review was originally part of our coverage of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. What Is ‘Didi’ About? He’s a slightly awkward kid growing up in the Bay Area. Image via Sundance And while the conversation goes well online, meeting her in person to chat is much more daunting. Wang describes making the film as takingStand By Meand making it about family. And family certainly is a big element of the movie....

February 1, 2024 · 2 min · 230 words · James Jackson

Sidney Poitier Made a Buddy Cop Movie That Has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

Your Rating Your comment has not been saved Cast An F.B.I. What is ‘Shoot to Kill’ About? This solidified his aptitude at playing methodical, crusading authority figures. What makesShoot to Killan exciting return to form for Poitier is his complete commitment to the part at hand. The script provides Poitier with genuine opportunities toshine with low-key comedywhilebeing caught up in a high-stakes scenario. When he reveals himself as a master criminal, the party is in mortal danger....

January 31, 2024 · 1 min · 111 words · Brandon Foster DDS

The 10 Best Truman Capote Movie Adaptations

The 1961 film stars Buddy Ebsen, Audrey Hepburn, Patricia Neal, and George Peppard. The ‘Call Me By Your Name’ director really wants you to see these movies. NEXT:The 10 Best Philip K. Dick Movie Adaptations Image via Paramount Pictures Image via Columbia Pictures Image via Paramount Pictures Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a romantic comedy film by director Blake Edwards and is based on Truman Capote’s 1958 novella. The 1961 film stars Buddy Ebsen, Audrey Hepburn, Patricia Neal, and George Peppard....

January 31, 2024 · 1 min · 132 words · Megan Jacobson

The 15 Oldest Actors to Win an Oscar

Winning an Oscar is perhaps the greatest honor an actor can earn within the film industry. This family drama is profoundly uplifting and emotionally stirring. It was, however, a Best Actor award for what some call his greatest performance. Image by Federico Napoli His chemistry with Hepburn is incredible, making for one of the best acting duos cinema has ever seen. Image via Paramount Pictures Image via Searchlight Pictures Image via Columbia Pictures...

January 31, 2024 · 1 min · 101 words · Melinda Pace

‘Law & Order: SVU’s Newest Season Is Setting the Stage for a Big Mystery

This is somethingSVUhas done flawlessly for twenty-five seasons. In reality, most criminal cases are not solved within hours, and sometimes, cases go cold. With a reputation for protecting the innocent andputting away the worst of the worst, Capt. Image via NBC Olivia “Liv” Benson is the ideal person to find Maddie. At least, that’s what she believes. At the same time,a different child goes missing in another part of the city....

January 29, 2024 · 2 min · 369 words · Michael Allen

'Exhibiting Forgiveness' Review: André Holland Crafts a Work of Art

Both are extremes that rarely reflect what happens in real life. But, with that in mind, telling stories about this is difficult. You have to thread an impossible needle. Image via Sundance Arriving, he is met by his estranged father, La’Ron (John Earl Jelks). Like Kaphar, Tarrell is an accomplished artist who speaks through his art and evocative images. Something that offers the reader comfort. Image via Roadside Attractions When we meet Tarrell, we immediately know what kind of man he is....

January 28, 2024 · 2 min · 346 words · Stephen Ramos

The 15 Best Arthouse Sci-Fi Movies, Ranked

They’re ranked below, starting with the very good and ending with the all-time classics. Its not an easy film to watch, butits interesting and unique; those qualities are hard to deny. Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth. Image via Art Theatre Guild It’s also a weird one. This is Lanthimos, after all. Image via BFI Image via A24...

January 28, 2024 · 1 min · 113 words · Melissa Banks

'American Star' Review: Move Over John Wick, Now Ian McShane Is a Hitman

Summary The fun thing about hitman movies is they’re malleable enough to fit almost any form. What is ‘American Star’ About? And the movie’s final images send it out on a hypnotic, dreamlike note. Image via IFC Films Cast American Staris now available in theaters and on digital platforms in the U.S. Watch ON VOD Image via IFC Films

January 27, 2024 · 1 min · 59 words · David Wilkins

Don't Sleep on This Neo-Western Murder Mystery Series

StarringMichael Dormanand based on a series of novels byC.J. And boy was that a good decision. No one is a throwaway, and the show’s leading man is quite the catch. Image via Paramount+ ThatJoe Pickettwas cancelled after that is mind-blowing (more on that later). Everything connects here too, even some of the more obscure plotlines. After all, a good mystery ties everything together in the end! Sure, he’s dedicated, faithful, and single-minded, but he’s also fallible....

January 27, 2024 · 2 min · 317 words · Alexander Perez

The Most Realistic Psychopath in Movies Just Found a New Home on Paramount+

The movie isNo Country for Old Men, andthe character is Javier Bardem’s Oscar-winning Anton Chigurh. What Are the Traits of a True Psychopath? 39, to be exact. Image by Zanda Rice It’s a testament to the work of Bardem andtheCoen Brothersthat Chigurh earns such academic praise. As you look behind the officer in the foreground, everything Chigurh does is methodical and calculated. Even as he kills the man, his face remains devoid of, well, anything....

January 27, 2024 · 2 min · 272 words · Jodi Lam