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Christopher Nolan thinks a biopic is “not a useful genre” and “fails you completely,” he discloses in a recent interview. Additionally, he doesn’t consider his smash success Oppenheimer, a biopic, according to Variety. The director joined his producer and wife, Emma Thomas, and author Kai Bird, whose book American Prometheus was a basis for Oppenheimer, […]

Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro have had a 50-year friendship that’s still going strong. They have known each other since they were both 16, according to People. During a conversation with Stephen Colbert at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Friday, Scorsese opened up to the late-night host about his friendship. Martin Scorses […]

The Scream franchise is known for unveiling the mysterious Ghostface at the end of each film. From fanboys to Sidney Prescott’s relatives, no one can ever be ruled out. Each film throws red herrings all over to keep the audience guessing. Here’s a rundown of each killer from the movies. All of the Ghostface killers, […]

Apparently, Barbie co-writer Noah Baumbach first thought the film was a “terrible idea.’ However, Greta Gerwig signed him up anyway. Considering Baumbach didn’t go on the Barbie press tour, he was allowed to discuss the film, according to Variety. The writer had his first in-depth interview about the film following a special screening at the […]

Fans of the Sicario franchise will like a new update provided by the producers. The Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, and Benicio del Toro all seem set to return. The OG trio Speaking to Collider, producer duos Molly Smith and Trent Luckinbill discussed their new Netflix film, Reptile. They also revealed plans to bring Blunt, Brolin, […]

Howard University kicked off the eventful weekend with its annual Yardfest concert that featured . Set up for the event begins early on in the week where vendors set up tents, food trucks, signs, and the large center stage where headliners perform.  Students and alumni field onto the yard starting early on Friday morning trying […]

It’s November! The month of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday. So a lot of eating followed by a lot of spending. Why not gear up for all the food and money binging with some TV show and movie binging on Peacock this month?! With new offerings like a Peacock […]

Movie theaters inserting an intermission into Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon rubbed Apple and Paramount the wrong way. Included in the list of those displeased is Thelma Schoonmaker, the film’s editor. “A violation” Speaking to The Standard UK, Schoonmaker criticized the theaters adding an intermission to her film. “I understand that somebody’s running […]

With the success of ‘Taylor’s Version’ and its billions of streams that feature re-recordings of her hits, record companies are trying to crack down on this happening again. The reason to prevent this is that re-recording drives down the value of those original recordings, according to Billboard. Record labels are trying to prevent Taylor’s Version-type […]

Taylor Swift’s latest (Taylor’s Version) album, 1989 (Taylor’s Version), is The Irishman of her re-releases. The glowingly positive reviews of 1989 (Taylor’s Version) are a bit mind-boggling. Is this what music journalism has become? I will gladly applaud Swift for her marketing genius and willpower to stand her ground. But 1989 (Taylor’s Version) is a […]

In a resurfaced interview, Guillermo del Toro spoke about his scrapped Star Wars movie. The movie would’ve revolved around the Jabba the Hutt character and has been compared, tonally, to Al Pacino and Brian De Palma’s Scarface. “Say hello to my little friend!” Speaking to Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast in 2015, […]

It’s November! The penultimate month of the year (which of course is just a pretentious way to say second-to-last)! So why not just say second-to-last, you ask? Because fun, useless trivia facts like the definition of penultimate should come in handy while watching the new Hulu Original film Quiz Lady, starring Awkwafina and Sandra Oh, […]

Blumhouse and Universal’s Five Nights at Freddy’s killed it at the box office. It even beat out Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. Shaking Off Taylor Swift Deadline was first to report Five Nights at Freddy’s initial box office haul. The film debuted with $80 million domestically and beat out Swift’s “Eras” tour concert film. This […]

Some changes are coming to Big Bird, Oscar’s, and Elmo’s favorite place, Sesame Street. The popular long-running children’s television series’ 56th season will have a creative overhaul when it debuts in 2025, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “With any change, you have evolutions, and then you have things that are slightly bigger steps while still […]

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World will be on Netflix ahead of the anime feature Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. The popular live-action 2010 film that was directed by Edgar Wright and based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novels was removed from Netflix in April 2023. It’s making its way back for fans and new fans who […]

YouTube star Markiplier got famous by playing the Five Nights at Freddy’s games. However, he didn’t appear in the new film due to scheduling conflicts. His role was recently revealed. YouTuber-turned-security guard MatPat (The Film Theorists on YouTube) shared Markiplier’s original in the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie. He was originally set to play the […]

One of the MCU’s Spider-Man films and the final episodes of Loki Season 2 are coming to Disney+ next month. Coming to Disney+ in November 2023 November 1 Firebuds (Season 2, 5 episodes) The Incredible Dr. Pol (Season 23, 10 episodes) Kiff (Season 1, 3 episodes) The Villains of Valley View (Season 2, 3 episodes) […]

Brie Larson’s Lessons in Chemistry will wrap up, and a Godzilla spin-off series will rise on Apple TV+ this November. What’s coming to Apple TV+ in November 2023 November 1 The Morning Show (Season 3, Episode 9) November 3 Fingernails Lessons in Chemistry (Episode 5) November 8 The Buccaneers (Season 1 premiere) The Morning Show […]

Killers of the Flower Moon is long. Some theaters decided to remedy this by inserting an intermission into the three-and-a-half-hour-long film. Apple and Paramount did not take kindly to this. Intermission, no more According to Variety, two European theater chains and one independent theater in Amsterdam inserted an intermission into Killers of the Flower Moon. […]

For a Paul McCartney tour, the “Got Back” tour has had some surprises. He first surprised fans by playing a Beatles deep cut (“She’s a Woman”) and now plays a hit off his solo album, McCartney II. “Coming Up” During his latest “Got Back” tour gig, McCartney swapped out “Come On to Me” with “Coming […]

The Scream franchise is one of the most successful horror series of all time. Across six films, the franchise has grossed nearly $1 billion at the box office. Not every Scream film was a hit, though. The fourth installment was a misfire while the latest entry nearly tops the whole chart. Without further ado, here […]

It’s been 21 years since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was released. And also, Christmas is a little more than a month away. How are the two related? You didn’t ask? I’ll answer anyway. There’s that scene, on Christmas morning, when little orphan Harry exclaims incredulously, “I’ve got presents!” The one present he receives […]

Star Wars lightsabers are, in the words of Obi-Wan Kenobi, “an elegant weapon for a more civilized age.” They were the primary weapons of the Jedi and Sith, and other Force-sensitive individuals. The lightsaber reflects the wielder’s character. That’s because in most cases, the wielder creates their lightsabers – from choosing the kyber crystal that […]

Aside from the original tracks, Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) gifts fans with five brand new vault tracks that didn’t quite make the cut of the 2014 release. Swifties couldn’t help but connect the dots and decode the easter eggs, speculating if these songs had anything to do with her past relationship with Harry Styles. […]

Travis Barker recently addressed the rumors that he’s the cause of the Kardashian sisters’ – Kourtney and Kim — feud, the LA Times reported. In an interview, the Blink-182 drummer called the rumors “ridiculous.” “You give people a little information and they think they’ve solved the mystery of ‘this is why they’re fighting.’ It’s just […]

Magic Johnson just joined the billionaires’ club, according to Forbes. Earvin “Magic” Johnson joined three other athletes on the list, James LeBron, Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan. Johnson retired from the NBA in 1991 after being diagnosed with HIV. In his November 1991 press conference, he also announced that he would become the spokesperson for […]

The SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP have been communicating all throughout Sunday as they negotiate a deal that could potentially end the actors’ union strike, Deadline exclusively reported. Light at the end of the SAG-AFTRA vs AMPTP tunnel? A source from the guild told the news site, “There is a feeling of optimism.” A senior source […]

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau penned an emotional tribute to his former classmate Matthew Perry. Trudeau and Perry went to Rockcliffe Park Public School in Ottawa, Ontario. The PM wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Matthew Perry’s passing is shocking and saddening.” I’ll never forget the schoolyard games we used to play, and I know people […]

One movie franchise that has hardcore fans is Fast & Furious. The loyal followers of the movies race to the theaters whenever a new sequel is released. Worldwide, the films have brought in $7.47 billion at the box office, according to Movie Web. So, the car-influenced movies bring in some furious fortunes. That said, some […]

Chris Brown has been sued for allegedly assaulting a man at London nightclub TAPE, People reported. The entertainment news site obtained the filing that said Abe Diaw is suing the singer for hitting him in the face in February. The incident reportedly involved a bottle of Don Julio 1942 tequila bottle at TAPE in London. […]

Days before Matthew Perry passed away by drowning in a hot tub, the Friends actor shared on Instagram what turned out to be his final post. The Instagram post said, “Oh, so warm water swirling makes you feel good?” and included a photo of him in a hot tub, presumably where he drowned days later. […]

Marvel Studios’ Daredevil series now has a new showrunner and two directors, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Dario Scardapane has been hired as the show’s showrunner. Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead have been tapped to run the rest of the episodes that will comprise the first season on Disney+. Scardapane was an executive producer for […]

The first reviews of Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) are in. On Metacritic, Swift’s fourth re-recorded album has a 95 out 100, rating it with universal acclaim. All eight (as of this writing) critics’ reviews praise Swift’s more mature voice, sounding crisper in the re-recording. 1989 (2014) vs. 1989 (Taylor’s Version) NME points out that […]

Barry Manilow, the iconic singer and songwriter, will star in a Christmas special for NBC. The show will be called Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas. It will be a one-hour special that will air on NBC Dec. 11 at 10 PM ET/PT and be available for streaming on Peacock the next day. The special […]

With their monstrous $78 million opening, Five Nights at Freddy’s is the third-biggest horror opening of all time domestically. The historic opening from Universal and Blumhouse opened to this massive number despite being available on the streaming platform Peacock, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Five Nights at Freddy’s record box office opening Freddy’s take was […]

Saturday Night Live gave a touching tribute to Matthew Perry after the actor and former host died. It was only several hours before SNL went on the air that news broke about Friends star Matthew Perry’s passing. However, the comedy show was able to add a special tribute to him, according to Entertainment Weekly. The […]

The Killer’s Michael Fassbender is set to star in Kneecap, a biopic about the Irish rap group. Dubbed a raucous anti-establishment comedy, it stars real-life band members Mo Chara, Móglaí  Bap, and DJ Próvaí, according to Variety. About the rap group Kneecap The group was condemned for “outrageous behavior” after leading chants of “Get the […]

Cher may not be the biggest fan of hers, come to find out, at least when it comes to how she sounds. The iconic singer and Grammy winner stated that she “just never liked my voice that much” in a recent interview with Paper Magazine. Cher opens up about not liking her voice “If I […]

The rivalry between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone was a cornerstone of 1980s action cinema, but the former-Terminator admits the two let their rivalry get out of hand before making amends. Schwarzenegger opened up about the rivalry during his latest appearance on The Graham Norton Show and about the extremes the pair took it to […]