What Netflix's Umma Reveals About Generational Trauma

Spoiler Warning: Umma (2022) Many audience members go to film as a way to escape, to feel detached from the world and state they’re in, even if just for a short while. They need to feel as if there is something better out there. Some turn to film for a sense of connection and catharsis, as a way to see themselves, all they are, and all they’ve struggled with represented on screen....

June 20, 2025 · 5 min · 965 words · Anne Strong

What Priyanka Chopra Looks Like as Catwoman in Gotham City Sirens

Despite previous rumors, theGotham City Sirens movieis still happening. But no one is really sure when it will go into production, with the studio currently juggling several different DC projects. No cast members have been confirme, but there have been plenty of murmurs. Now we have artwork showing what one actress,QuanticoandBaywatchstar Priyanka Chopra, may look like if she lands the Catwoman role. There is no indication that she is even up for the character, or interested in any way....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Jeffrey Reynolds

Zendaya's Secret Spider-Man: Homecoming Character Finally Revealed

Spider-Man: Homecomingis swinging into theaters in just under a month on July 7, and that is a truly big deal for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Nearly a decade into Marvel’s massive series of connected movies and we are just now getting the first solo movie from one of the publisher’s most beloved characters, thanks to a deal Marvel Studios made with Sony. There are a lot of questions we have as we ramp up to the release, but one of the biggest mysteries is the true identity ofZendaya’s character, known only as Michelle at this point....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · John Anderson

#CaptainPlanet Trends as Fans Celebrate the Eco-Friendly Superhero on Earth Day

Captain Planet ofCaptain Planet and the Planeteersis trending with fans celebrating the eco-friendly superhero in honor of Earth Day. In the classic cartoon series, Captain Planet is a superhero who’s conjured up by five young friends with magical rings using the powers of Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, and Heart. He would also star in his own sequel seriesThe New Adventures of Captain Planetin the mid 1990s. For many years, fans have associatedCaptain Planetwith Earth Day because of the show’s themes of environmentalism....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Suzanne Moore MD

'Black Doves' Season 2: Release Date, Cast, Plot, & Everything Else

With Netflix eagerly renewing theKeira Knightley-led spy seriesBlack Dovesnearly a month before its platform premiere in December 2024, it’s time to look ahead to Season 2. The popular espionage series revolves around a covert spy-for-hire company, Black Doves, which wields leverage over compromised corporate and political figures by exposing their corrupt secrets. One such spy is Helen Webb (Knightley), whose secret identity is threatened to be exposed following the death of her ex-lover....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 827 words · Kenneth Perkins

'Superman's Controversial Jor-El Twist Won't Be Retconned

Supermanis soaring past the competition in theaters, landing some of the best numbers at the box office of the year so far. It’s a critical darling as well, boasting a Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an even moreimpressive audience score. For all intents and purposes, the film appears to be the perfect start to the rebooted DC Universe, but not everyone loved what it had to offer, especially when it came to a major change from the DC canon....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 652 words · Michael Olson

10 Best Fantasy Action Movies

Thefantasygenre is all about making the impossible possible and pushing the boundaries of imagination to their very limits. The genre has long been renowned for its sweeping narratives, awe-inspiring visuals, and the sheer sense of wonder it evokes. But while many fantasy movies excel at world-building and character development, every so often, a select few rise to the occasion by combining the narrative with pulse-poundingaction. These are fantasy-action movies thatkeep you on the edge of your seat with fight sequences, chase scenes, and mystical battles....

June 19, 2025 · 9 min · 1788 words · Rhonda Warren

14 Best Oscar-Winning Movies on Netflix

The headline for this story might be a a bit misleading because, while these areOscarswinners, the films on this list are not necessarily Best Picture Oscar winners. What these films are, at any given time, is possibly the best example of what movies had to offer for the particular year in which they won. This isn’t always the case however, but, at the very least what this list IS giving you are some very good films....

June 19, 2025 · 9 min · 1809 words · Thomas Blevins

Ana de Armas Brought in Emerald Fennell to Pen John Wick Spinoff Ballerina

Ana de Armasreveals it was vital for her to have a female writer on the team of the upcomingJohn WickSpinoffBallerina, and none other than the Oscar-winning writer-director ofPromising Young WomanEmerald Fennellended up getting the job. De Armas, who has already made a name for herself in action films with her memorable appearances inNo Time to Die, Blade Runner 2049, and the upcomingThe Gray Man, is excited to join theJohn Wickuniverse and reunite with close friend Keanu Reeves, who is executive producingBallerina....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Russell Mendoza

Animated Ghostbusters Movie Will Happen Before Another Live-Action Sequel

Back in September 2015, as Sony Pictures got ready to launch their all-femaleGhostbustersreboot, the studio set up a new company calledGhost Corps, lead by originalGhostbustersdirectorIvan Reitman. Since then, there have been a number of projects in-development at this company, such as an animated movie and a second reboot featuring an all-male cast, rumored to starChanning Tatum. With the release of new comic books and a VR game this week,Ivan Reitmanspoke more about the future of the franchise, claiming that an animated movie is coming next....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Haley Campbell

Avatar: The Way of Water IMAX Poster Offers a Glimpse at Pandora's Marine Life

Avatar: The Way of Wateris preparing to transport audiences into a one-of-a-kind immersive experience yet to be seen in the theater. The sequel, 13 years in the making, will move away from the lush jungles of Pandora, focusing on the underwater life that makes up most of the moon.Avatardisplayed a variety of jaw-dropping creatures when the film hit theaters in 2009, and director James Cameron plans to mesmerize audiences once again with his 2022 release....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Gary Valencia

Benicio Del Toro Is Thieving Fox Villain Swiper in Dora the Explorer Movie

Benicio Del Torois set to voice Swiper, the thieving fox, inDora the Explorer. The actor just finalized his deal with the studio and he should begin work shortly. The casting is a late addition since filming recently wrapped in Australia, but since Swiper will be a CGI character, del Toro will do his voice work during the post-production process. Most voice work for CGI characters is done during the post-production period, so this is not out of the ordinary in the entertainment industry....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Laurie Robbins

Black Panther 2 Director Talks the Profound Challenge of Carrying on Without Chadwick Boseman

2018’sBlack Pantherwas a culture-defining movie in a lot of ways. The explosive popularity of the feature fuelled a lot of expectations regarding its upcoming sequel. But all the excitement turned into dismay at the untimely passing of lead actor Chadwick Boseman last year. Ryan Coogler, who directedBlack Panther, and is returning to helmBlack Panther 2, recently spoke about the difficulty of continuing the franchise without Boseman. “You know, I’m currently going through [writing and planning the sequel script]....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Kathleen Taylor