Kelli Giddish to Exit 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' After Twelve Seasons

An era is about to come to a close this season onLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit. She has also played the character on the spin-offsChicago P.D.andChicago Fire. Playing Rollins has been one of the greatest joys and privileges of my life. Image via NBC Ive been so fortunate to be a part of the Law & Order family for the last 12 years. There is simply no other character on TV like Rollins....

August 24, 2022 · 1 min · 100 words · Paul West

The 25 Best Pokémon Movies, Ranked According to IMDb

Since debuting in 1997, thePokemonanime has become one of the most successful animes in the world. Always by his side is Pikachu, his first Pokemon, and closest friend. Pokemon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destructioncan best be described as cute but boring. Image by Federico Napoli Keldeo flees and meets Ash and his companions, but Kyurem pursues, eager to conclude their fight. Max awakens Jirachi from a stone, and the two become fast friends....

August 24, 2022 · 1 min · 128 words · Ronald Chang

'Barbarian': Release Date, Cast, Trailer, and Everything You Need To Know

That is the premise ofStanley KubricksThe Shiningand horror classics likeThe Amityville Horror,TheConjuring, andInsidious. The advent of Airbnb gives horror filmmakers an opportunity to put a modern twist on an old trope. The internet is full of real-life Airbnb horrors: spy cameras, secret rooms, and strange hosts. There is zero chance of a good nights sleep. Tess awakes to find her bedroom door open. How did Keith, the guy who opened the door to Tess, end up in the basement?...

August 23, 2022 · 2 min · 342 words · Susan Watts

10 Most Overlooked Spider-Man Villains

Poor Peter Parker has perhaps the most infamously complicated double life of any superhero. The friendly neighborhoodSpider-Manhas faced many enemies that have laid waste wherever he swings. Still, some villains have some untapped potential, even when appearing in mainstream adaptations. Some are about to see greater focus, while others are still awaiting their shot. However, Jameson took things further and molded Gagan into a similarly arachnid-themed vigilante. Unfortunately, since the experiment was ill-prepared or researched, Gagan turned evil....

August 21, 2022 · 2 min · 233 words · Sherri Kelly

10 Unconventional Coming-of-Age Movies to Watch After 'Prey'

Cinema has seen a few non-traditional coming-of-age movies, and the world’s all the better because of it. It’s a refreshingly unique twist not just on the period biopic genre but the coming-of-age as well. But when she’s forced to eat raw meat, Justine’s true self begins to form. Modern vampire movies don’t have a great reputation butLet the Right One Inmight just be the very best. Boyhoodis more than a simple gimmicky film, though....

August 21, 2022 · 1 min · 168 words · Brian Barrett

11 Film Cliffhangers We'll Never See a Resolution For

Sure, some may have never been intended to have sequels, but some did. This is especially true considering the “verse” trend of turning successful blockbusters into never-ending franchises. ‘The Birds’ (1963) Available to rent on Apple TV. It is never clear why or whether the escape was successful. It’s successfully disquieting and tense but might disappoint those who want more finality. ‘The Italian Job’ (1969) Available to stream on Hoopla. Image via Universal Pictures...

August 21, 2022 · 1 min · 210 words · Willie Barker

10 Best Recent Films That Deserve to Join the Criterion Collection

Criterion hand-picks special films and doesn’t release every single movie ever. They tend to stray away from big blockbusters and focus on the art of filmmaking. Any movie fromLuca Guadagninowould be a perfect pick to enter the collection. His films have such a great blend of serenity and magnificence andCall Me By Your Nameis no exception. They feel so genuine and are very relatable and joyous to watch. It tells such a profound story that really captures the human experience....

August 19, 2022 · 1 min · 211 words · Robert Jones

10 Best Science-Fiction Movies That Aren't Set in The Future

‘Prey’ (2022) - set in 1719 Preyfeels remarkably fresh in its approach to thePredatorfranchise. Naturally, there are some mixed messages here. He doesn’t think much of it, nor does he tell anyone about it. It’s not addressed later in the film. For the sheer audacity of that scene alone, it deserves a mention. Soon, she begins to realize that the picture-perfect community has some dark secrets. Image via Hulu To discuss the sci-fi aspect and actual setting ofDon’t Worry Darlingwould necessitate spoiling its polarizing twist....

August 19, 2022 · 1 min · 122 words · Jennifer Evans

9 Movies That Ooze Southern Gothic, From 'Night of the Hunter' to 'Winter's Bone'

In Southern Gothic, the Deep South is a place of unrest. The crumbling castles of traditional Gothic horror are turned into aging plantation estates. Families living in the very places their ancestors built will find themselves haunted. But the supernatural is scarcely to be blamed. Over the decades, newer movies have added in the supernatural as a very real threat. Rituals and the occult make a bloody mess inAngel Heart(1987) andThe Skeleton Key(2005)....

August 18, 2022 · 5 min · 950 words · Jennifer Salinas

The Unsettling True Story Behind ‘Black Bird’s Serial Killer

Subsequently, he was often bullied by his peers at school. However, with the bodies of these victims never found, the police could never stick anything on Hall. How Was Larry Hall Finally Sent to Prison? Custom Image by Collider Staff The same thing happened the next day and then the next. How Real Is the Map Depicted in ‘Black Bird’? When asked what the falcons were for, Hall ominously replied, They watch over the dead....

August 18, 2022 · 1 min · 128 words · Steven Lee

‘Echoes’: Release Date, Trailer, Cast, Filming Details & Everything You Need to Know

Things get out of hand when one of them goes missing. You might expect that this new series is also going to follow one of those classic tropes of twin-swapping. Echoespremieres on Netflix on Friday, August 19, 2022. Image via Netflix How Many Episodes Are There in Echoes? All episodes will stream together on the day of the release, i.e. on August 19, 2022. Image via Netflix The ominous music and gloomy backdrop set the perfect tone for the mystery that forms the premise....

August 17, 2022 · 2 min · 279 words · Stephen Salinas

The 40 Best Contemporary Romance Movies Based on Books, Ranked

When reading a book, we often imagine the characters and towns coming to life, quirks and all. But what’s better than watching the author’s vision come to life on the silver screen? Over the years, countless bestsellers have been adapted into movies and TV shows. Image by Federico Napoli Your Rating Your comment has not been saved Cast 39. Andrea Ciriaco 38. Andrea Ciriaco 37. Image via Max Andrea Ciriaco...

August 16, 2022 · 3 min · 600 words · Walter Williams

10 Episodes of 'What If' We Want to See in Season 2

But why let the folks atMarvelhave all the fun? What If The Avengers Were Snapped? But what if every hero’s fate were reversed? Image via Disney+ With the Avengers gone, it would fall on heroes likeBlack Panther,Dr. Strange, andSpider-Manto undo Thanos’s actions. What would the interactions between these characters be like, and could they even succeed at restoring the population? Image via Marvel Studios What If Captain America Was Never Frozen?...

August 14, 2022 · 3 min · 504 words · Michael Zimmerman