7 Best New Movies on The Criterion Channel in July 2022

July brings the full heat of summer and a new crop of programming onThe Criterion Channel. This month there are collections honoring great boxing films and timeless classics of all sorts. It starsRobert De Niroas Jake La Motta, a washed-up boxer whose heyday we experience through flashbacks. Image via Sony Pictures Classics La Mottaboth in his over-the-hill and prime formsis not a very pleasant man to spend 2-plus hours with....

July 17, 2022 · 2 min · 374 words · Hannah Rodriguez

Sea Monsters, Ghost Ships, & Weird Beaches: 9 TV Episodes For a Freaky Summer

But likeBananaramasang in 1983, its a cruel summer and for good reason. Cleaning the family swimming pool may be annoying but at least algae and dead bugs are the only worries. InSupernatural, the sighting of a ghost ship isn’t for campfire stories. When one sails by unlucky victims, its a very bad omen. Fear not, everything doesnt have to give the creeps. Some fun can be had! Image via Paramount Domestic Television...

July 16, 2022 · 4 min · 791 words · Matthew Williams

‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Cast and Character Guide: Who’s Who in the Small Town of Barkley Cove

Heres a look at who will be portraying who in the dramatic, thrilling film. And it’s okay to be weak. Daisy Edgar-Joneswill be taking on the role of the unkept and socially-feral naturalist Kya. Image via Sony You may recognize Edgar-Jones from her role as Marianne in the television seriesNormal People. The role of the barefoot abandoned Little Kya will be taken on by young actressJojo Regina. This will be Reginas feature film debut, having previously acted in commercials....

July 10, 2022 · 2 min · 365 words · Anna Kelly

'Mickey7' Adds Steven Yeun to Bong Joon-ho Sci-fi Thriller

Yeun joins the all-star cast withRobert PattinsonalongsideNaomi Ackie,Mark Ruffalo, andToni Collette,Deadlinereported. Mickey7 is an “expendable” employee on a human expedition sent to colonize the ice world of Niflheim. The project marks Bongs return since his 2019 South Korean masterpieceParasiteshattered box office records worldwide. Big things lie ahead forThe Walking Deadalum Yeun who will be in theaters soon inJordan Peeleshighly anticipated thrillerNope. The film in which he co-stars alongsideDaniel KaluuyaandKeke Palmer premieres on July 22....

July 8, 2022 · 1 min · 124 words · Jaime Mcclain

10 Other Vertigo Horror Comics That Would Make Great TV Series After 'The Sandman'

‘Enigma’ (1993) Michael Smith is trying to live a boring life. Keep Reading:The Best Indie Comics Adapted to Film and TV

July 7, 2022 · 1 min · 21 words · Joshua Parker

10 Powerful Superhero Movie Tropes We Can't Get Enough Of

Heartbreaking misfortune immediately generates sympathy for them and provides insightful context for their actions. The duality of this trope also offers a fascinating avenue to explore a character’s psychological depth. Sometimes an archenemy is determined by how far they have hurt their rival personally. Sidekick(s) Every protagonist needs allies, even superhuman ones. However, those who do ultimately come to realize the importance of their duties and return to being heroes....

July 6, 2022 · 2 min · 237 words · Paige Yu

‘Black Bird’ Cast and Characters: Who’s Who in This True Crime Thriller Told From Behind Bars?

In 1996, Keene was arrested on drug charges and sentenced to ten years to life. The son of a decorated police chief, Jimmy tried to find a way out of his long sentence. If Keene can get the information they need to convict Hall, hell be granted his freedom. Image via Apple TV+ Taron Egertonwill be taking on the role of the mob-corrupted man who must earn his freedom from behind bars....

July 4, 2022 · 2 min · 223 words · Alan Leach

8 Movies That Include Intentional Filmmaking "Mistakes" For Hilarious Effect

It can be difficult to catch every mistake, even with a lengthy period of post-production. Not all mistakes are actually mistakes, however. Much of the humor comes from the film’s dedication to looking like an old Blaxploitation movie. Most of the show depicts this fictional show, and the intentional lack of technical competency is hilarious. ‘Kung Pow! Enter the Fist’ (2002) Kung Pow! Image via Apparition Destination Films NEXT:Overlooked Mistakes that MCU Heroes Have Made...

July 1, 2022 · 1 min · 93 words · Christopher Roberts

Criterion Collection Offering 50% Off Sale at Barnes and Noble in July

Run, dont walk (but yo drive safely!) to your local Barnes & Noble during the month of July to supe-up your at home movie collection. Since its founding in 1984, the Criterion Collection has been a cinephile’s dream. Image via Sundance Its a total win-win. Image via Criterion Channel

July 1, 2022 · 1 min · 49 words · Cheryl Robinson

The 20 Best Episodes of 'Love, Death & Robots,' Ranked According to IMDb

As such, it’s always fun to rewatch the show’s best episodes. Scary and Lovecraftian, the episode is one of the standouts of the show’s latest season. In it, a young girl and her little brother lie awake on Christmas Eve. Image by Federico Napoli What they find instead will scar them for life. Viewers immediately fall in love with the protagonist, the ship, and the episode’s entertaining tone. “Night of the Mini Dead” is absolutely hilarious with its absurdist sense of humor and breakneck pacing....

July 1, 2022 · 1 min · 121 words · Matthew Lawrence

‘Surface’: Release Date, Trailer, Cast, and Everything We Know So Far About the Apple TV+ Thriller Series

Quick Links Gugu Mbatha-Rawis back in the thriller game in the Apple TV+ series,Surface. TheLokistar plays the leading protagonist Sophie, who has lost her memories after an attempted suicide. Surfaceis created byVeronica Westand directed bySam Miller. Image via Apple TV+ Both West and Miller serve as executive producers, as does Mbatha-Raw, along withLauren NeustadterandReese Witherspoon. Related:The Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now When Is Surfaces Release Date? So, she tries to find out what exactly happened to her....

July 1, 2022 · 2 min · 390 words · Kimberly Andrews

The 20 Best Office Romance K-Dramas, Ranked

K-Dramas have a formula for hooking in viewers, and workplace romance in a K-Drama? Fortunately, there is plenty to choose from. FromProtect the BosstoBusiness Proposal,these are the best K-Dramas featuring workplace romance, ranked by entertainment value. Image by Zanda Rice The series juggles between the leads' work and romantic life, making for a compelling watch. Forecasting Love and Weatheris very well-written and undoubtedly a must-see when it comes to Korean workplace love stories....

June 29, 2022 · 2 min · 258 words · Stephanie Myers

The 10 Best Arcs From The 90s 'Spider-Man' Animated Series

The list is long and impressive, and Hobgoblin is another entry on that list. Peter is also looking for answers about his parents who, turns out, were spies. Red Skull also ends up turning his son into Electro. Daredevil’s backstory is altered from his comic book origin, but he is still heavily connected to Kingpin. ‘The Man-Spider’ (Neogenic Nightmare: Chapter IV-X) This entire arc was absolute nightmare fuel. Peter ends up helping Michael Morbius as well, who turned himself into a living vampire....

June 28, 2022 · 2 min · 242 words · William Foster