Hollywood has always loved a good story about politics. Whether it’s based on real events or fictional ones, if it speaks to the political spirit of the times, there’s a good chance that it will do well at the box office. The appeal of political films lies in their relevance. They often touch on universalthemes like greed, the corrupting influence of power, and the dangers of blind ambition. The wars and global political upheavals of the 20th century certainly gave filmmakers a lot of real world material to work with....

Whether theMarvel Cinematic Universeis going through a crisis is not yet certain, but if it is,The Marvelscould be clear evidence of it. The projections for the next film in the franchise do not look good, and place it even below two of the great DCEU flops of the last year. It may have become normal for Warner Bros. Discovery’s superhero universe to suffer setbacks at the box office. For Marvel Studios, however, this is new territory....

After nearly four whole seasons of waiting, it looks likeGothamis about to pay off in a big way. DC fans have been keeping up with the live-action Batman prequel series for nearly four whole years now and, while many key characters have shown up during the show’s run, they have been teasing The Joker for a very long time. Jerome, played by Cameron Monaghan, has been working as something of a precursor to the legendary villain, but is not actually The Joker himself....

Fans ofThe Umbrella Academyare bracing for an emotional conclusion to a beloved series. Netflix has announced that the fourth season will be the last chapter in the saga of the Hargreeves siblings. The Umbrella Academy Season 4 will premiere on July 30, 2025. The Umbrella Academy, which premiered in 2019, has quickly become a favorite among viewers, thanks to its unique mix of sinister comedy, intricate personalities, and exciting otherworldly features....

It’s quite rare in this day in age for a movie directed by a well-known filmmaker to slip completely under the radar throughout principal photography. We first heard aboutM. Night Shyamalan’sThe Visit(then known asSundowning) in March 2014, just as principal photography was wrapping up in the filmmaker’s hometown of Philadelphia. Then in November, Universal Pictures acquired the project, withJason Blumcoming aboard to produce withM. Night Shyamalan, and less than a year laterThe Visithits theaters this weekend....

The Walking Deadendsall out warpredictably and with a whimper. That said, there was a big surprise to the season eight finale that gives us hope. Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Rick (Andrew Lincoln) have a climactic showdown, sort of. Eugene (Josh McDermitt) proves that he was always a team player. Dwight (Austin Amelio) gets his comeuppance, but Maggie’s (Lauren Cohan) revenge falls woefully short. And in the biggest development, Morgan (Lennie James) decides it’s time to go solo....

Fiction has a way of influencing real life. Cell phones are essentiallyStar Trekcommunicators, for example, and there is a long history of science being inspired by works of fiction, be it in a book or on screen. That being the case, it seems like an inevitability that someday, we will see some kind of true-to-formIron Man suiton a battlefield somewhere. For now, this insanely elaborate “toy” will have to do....

Tim Allen recently took a moment to remember late actor Earl Hindman, his co-star fromHome Improvementknown for his role as the kindly next door neighbor Wilson. On the classic comedy series, Tim Taylor (Allen) frequently interacted with Wilson, but because of a privacy fence separating their yards, only the top of Wilson’s head was ever shown. It became a running gag that continued on throughout the show’s eight-season run. Sadly, Earl Hindmanpassed awayin 2003 at the age of 61, just four years afterHome Improvementconcluded....

Sony’sVenomproved to be a monster at this weekend’s box office, earning over $80 million domestically and $125.2 million overseas for a massive grand total of $205.2 million worldwide. The Tom Hardy-starring superhero movie easily took the number one spot and broke the record for highest October debut in box office history, beating the previous winner,Gravityby over 43 percent. Coming in at number two this weekend was the debut of Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’sA Star Is Born, which took in $41....

Avengers: Endgamedirector Joe and Anthony Russo have finally revealed what happened to Katherine Langford’s role. When the movie arrived in theaters after a year of impatiently waiting, Marvel Cinematic Universe fans did not see Langford in the movie, no matter how hard they looked. The Russo Brothers admit that she did have a role and they ended up cutting it out of the final cut after some careful consideration. As it turns out,Katherine Langfordwas cast as the adult version of Morgan Stark, Tony Stark’s daughter inAvengers: Endgame....

In 2002,Spider-Manwas released to theaters. It broke opening weekend numbers by bringing in over $114 million dollars. It would go on to make $825 million on a budget of $139 million over its theatrical run. It was also very well received by critics, and adored by fans. It spawned two sequels, and a reunion of sorts inSpider-Man: No Way Home. Now, 20 years later, it’s just as impactful and enjoyable. Everything from the performances, to the iconic music and, most importantly, it’s introduction to the most relatable superhero of all time....

Kal Penn has established a long and successful career in films, movies, education, and politics. But perhaps his most memorable work was as one of the leads in the stoner comedy seriesHarold and Kumar. Recently, Penn spoke about a possibleHarold and Kumar 4to continue the franchise. “I feel like it’s gotta be astreamerbecause people just love watching [these movies] in the comfort of their own home on a Friday night at 2 a....

Could Wonder Woman defeat the Mighty Thor? Well,Gal Gadothas gone on record with her answer. While promoting her latest film for Netflix,Heart of Stone, Gadot participated in a new installment of GQ’sActually Me.As the actress prepared to answer online questions, the first definitely showed that it has ties to the DC and Marvel Comics’ respective mythologies: “Who wins a fight, Gal Gadot or Chris Hemsworth?” Gadot said during the online interview, courtesy ofGQ: “Who wins a fight, Gal Gadot or Chris Hemsworth?...