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When people often think of the 1920s, images of Art Deco, flappers, jazz, dance marathons, radio parties, and glamorous silent movie stars come to mind. Images of people dancing on airplane wings or other stunts in the air made it seem like the sky was the limit. There’s a reason the 1920s are also known as the Roaring Twenties. There may be an element of fantasy to it, but even people who never existed in the decade like to look back and imagine how fun it must have been....

Following the massive success that last year’sBlack Pantherwas met with, its inevitable sequelBlack Panther 2certainly has a lot to live up to, particularly in the villain department. Killmonger ended up being one of the most fantastic supervillains to ever make their way to the big screen, and was arguably a large part of whyBlack Pantherreceived an Oscar nomination for Best Picture. Whoever theBlack Panther 2villain ends up being certainly has some big shoes to fill, not just due to Killmonger’s role in last year’s movie, but also due to their roles in the comics....

Translating the very real, complicated lives of activists, celebrities, and other famous figures for television is anything but easy. Between writing for accuracy, selecting the best performers possible, working within a feasible budget, and maneuvering sensitive topics bound to rise to the surface, the production of a biopic is a challenge that only a few can succeed in. The bestbiopicsmake the most of their controversial productions, providing audiences with touching, nuanced tales that illustrate the universal pain, joy, and grit that defines humanity....

Christmastime is often ripe with reflection. It’s the season of giving. The time for coming together and burying of old hatchets. And it’s also a time for romance. Yes, you read that right, amidst all the family mumbo-jumbo, there’s something about this special time that makes people feel very cozy about others. Whether it is a couple kissing as snowflakes fall around them, or two people finally getting together at a family meal, romantic movies have a way of capturing this time perfectly....

Peter Cushingonce remarked, “If I played Hamlet, they’d call it a horror film.” While made in jest, the remark spoke to the actor’s close association with the horror genre. Many fans of the late actor remember his roles in multiple Hammer movies, in which he portrayed Van Helsing or Dr. Frankenstein, often opposite his close friend and contemporary Christopher Lee. The aristocratic and sometimes cold demeanor that Cushing brought to many of his portrayals served him well when he appeared inStar Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope....

While fans have just a few months left untilSolo: A Star Wars Story, many are already looking past it toStar Wars 9, which is still nearly two years away.Director J.J. Abramsis taking over the reins from Colin Trevorrow, who was essentially fired after nearly two years of developing the story. While we’ll likely never know what his story entailed, during a recent podcast appearance, Bobby Moynihan revealed that Colin Trevorrow’s story pitch drove Daisy Ridley to tears....

Alicia Vikander has provided an update on the status ofTomb Raider 2. The Oscar-winning actress is set to reprise her role in the upcoming sequel, which has officially been in development since last year. Unfortunately, filming couldn’t take place this year, for obvious reason, but Vikander is hopeful that they will be able to pick things up in 2021. The Danish GirlandEx Machinastar recently stopped byGood Morning Americato promote her latest movieThe Glorias, which is streaming on Amazon Prime Video this weekend....

AMC Theatres, the largest chain in the U.S., has set a reopening date. The company has announced that it will open 450 of its more than 600 theaters across the country on July 15. This means they will be open in time to showcase blockbusters such asMulanandTenet, which is key for the industry. While the chain is putting additional safety measures in place, it won’t be requiring guests to wear face masks....

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, who portrays Uncle Iroh in Netflix’s live actionAvatar: The Last Airbender,has teased his character’s journey in Season 2, describing it as “heartbreaking” Netflix’s hotly-anticipated adaptation released earlier this year and translated the majority of Book 1 of the original animated classic. Season 2 will likely move straight into Book 2, and Lee has described how Iroh and Zuko’s relationship in the new season changes. Speaking toThe Directat Paleyfest 2024, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee said Iroh’s separation from Zuko is “gonna suck so hard....

Mark Hamill and Stan Leeare working together on a newAvengersseries. The two legends will be united on the new season of Disney XD’sAvengers Assembleanimated series, which changes titles from season to season based on the story arc. This will be the fifth season of the show overall and is officially titled.Avengers: Black Panther’s Quest. No doubt, this decision has to do with the massive success ofBlack Pantherat the box office, but the big draw here is having Hamill and Lee together....

The2020 Golden Globes winnerswere announced last night, and that brought quite a few surprises, but one of the night’s biggest surprises was Awkwafina taking home the Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy category for her work inThe Farewell. With the win,Awkwafinamade history by becoming the first ever Asian-American woman to win an award in a lead actress category at the awards ceremony, which is one of the biggest of the year, right behind the Oscars....

Taika Waititi has confirmed thatBaby Yodadoes have an actual name onThe Mandalorian. Waititi was asked about the little creature while on the red carpet at last night’s Golden Globe Awards. It’s been a big year for the director with the release of his critically-acclaimedJojo Rabbit, along with the success ofAvengers: Endgame. However,Star Warsfans are more interested in his work onThe Mandalorianand are hoping for any clues about Baby Yoda that they can get....

Screen Media has released the first trailer forBest Sellers, which pairs up two sharp tongued actors, Sir Michael Caine (The Prestige) and Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation) to tell the tale of a curmudgeonly down and out writer forced to hold up a dusty contract to furnish a book and participate in a book tour. Joining in the road trip from hell is a woman trying to squeeze some cash out of her father’s crumbling publishing company....