8 Best 'Final Girls' in Horror Movies, Ranked

The ‘Final Girl’ is a commonly used trope inmany horror moviesand typically refers to the last woman standing after all the murder and mayhem has ensued. She will typically be virtuosic, and have a strong moral grounding. However, these characteristics have swayed over the years to put a modern day spin on the classic trope. According to Carol J. Clover (viaHorror Obsessive), author ofMen, Women, and Chainsaws, the use of a Final Girl dates back to Lila Crane, the sister in Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller,Psycho....

August 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1255 words · Trevor Ward

Alfred Molina Fights Tears Saying ‘I Did Disappoint My Dad’ by Being an Actor

Acclaimed actorAlfred Molinarecently opened up about his father’s disapproval of his dream of being an actor. Molina sat down withVanity Fairto do a retrospective on his career, highlighting his biggest roles. During the video, the actors discussed his work onRaiders of the Lost Ark,Boogie Nights,Frida, andSpider-Man 2, among many others. After sharing memories of past projects, Alfred Molina then talked about his relationship with his late father, who was worried about his financial stability as an actor....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · David Jones

Avatar 2 Team Starts Tweeting Memes in Response to Critics

TheAvatar 2marketing team has been responding to criticism online with memes. The world was a different place whenAvatarfirst hit theaters in 2009. Social media was really in its infancy and Instagram didn’t even drop until 2010. Now, nine years later, social media is how a lot of people live their lives and how artists, actors, musicians, studios, and more interact with fans. With that being said, everybody has an opinion and they aren’t always the most positive when it comes toAvatar 2and the rest of the announced sequels....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · William Cannon

Bane Mask Sales Surge as Businesses and Movie Theaters Begin to Reopen

No one cared who you were until you put on the mask. Bane’s mask, that is. As lockdown restrictions ease up and people travel outdoors, several local governments, such as in Los Angeles, have made it mandatory for people to wear masks. And as reported by various costume stores, the mask used by Bane inThe Dark Knight Risesis proving quite popular among fans. Christopher Nolan’s third film in theDark Knight trilogysaw Tom Hardy take on the role of the hulking monster Bane, an excommunicated member of The League of Shadows who comes to Gotham to break Batman and lay waste to the city....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Allison Carter

Benicio Del Toro Confirms Star Wars 8 Villain Talks

Back in late July, news swept the Internet thatBenicio Del Torowas wanted to play the mainvillaininStar Wars: Episode VIII. No other details were revealed at that time. No one knew which character he was set to play, or how he would fit into this story, which is being set up inStar Wars: The Force Awakens. But today, the star himself has confirmed that he’ll most likely menaceRey, Finn and Poe as their adventures continue in 2017....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Jessica Burgess

Black Adam Fills Two Key Roles Alongside The Rock's DC Antihero

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s upcoming DC outing,Black Adam, has added a crucial new cast member, with rising actor Bodhi Sabongui, whose role is being kept a secret at present, but it has been described as “a key role in the Black Adam-DC canon”. Sabongui joins the recently cast Tony Award nominee James Cusati-Moyer who has also joinedBlack Adamin a mysterious role. Bodhi Sabonguiis no stranger to the world of DC having starred in the CW’sLegends of Tomorrow....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Kimberly Lewis

Cary Grant’s 10 Best Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes

Of the countless recognizable stars from Hollywood’s Golden Age, there are few with as immense a reputation asCary Grant. The British-American actor was featured in over 70 films throughout his career, and he is still considered to be one of the biggest movie stars of all time. Many of his films were massive hits upon their initial release, and a lot of them have gone on to become unforgettable classics as well....

August 3, 2025 · 8 min · 1628 words · Dr. Jack Morrison

Christopher Lloyd Teases 'Very Special' Surprise, Fuels Back to the Future Reboot Rumors

A cryptic tweet posted by actorChristopher Lloydhas ignited speculation on social media about aBack to the Futurefranchise revival. Famously, Lloyd co-starred as Emmett “Doc” Brown in theBack to the Futuremovie trilogy alongside Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly. While the franchise has expanded into other mediums, including video games and an animated series,Back to the Futurewas never given a fourth movie, nor has it been given the reboot treatment.On Thursday, Lloyd posted a vague message on Twitter that’s quickly fueling the rumors that something big is happening with theBack to the Futurefranchise....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Dr. Kelly Livingston MD

Crypt Keeper Not Returning in Tales from the Crypt Reboot?

(UPDATE:M. Night Shyamalanhas confirmed that a new Crypt Keeper will appear on the show. His Tweet is below.) WillTales from the Cryptbe the same without the iconicCrypt Keeper? Most fans would argue no. But, sadly, TNT, who is moving forward with a reboot of the series, may not have a choice in the matter. What is keeping everyone’s favoritestorytellingghoul from returning to the small screen? Apparently, HBO still owns the rights to the character, which TNT has not obtained....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Erin Mccarthy

Deadpool Trailer #2 Breakdown with Director Tim Miller

The 12 Days ofDeadpoolall led up to the second full-length trailer, which was delivered as an early morningChristmas giftyesterday. Now,director Tim Millerand producerSimon Kinberghave joined withEmpireto provide a complete breakdown of this new sneak peek. Together, the filmmaking team take us behind-the-scenes for a compelling look at what could be starRyan Reynolds' crowning achievement. Deadpool is less than two months away, which many still can’t believe. The Marvel X-Men spinoff was stuck in development hell for years, following the character’s less-than-well received debut in 2009’sX-Men Origins: Wolverine....

August 3, 2025 · 9 min · 1836 words · Deborah Barker

Does an Avengers: Endgame Deleted Scene Suggest That Thanos Could Return?

As unlikely as it may appear there is at least some possibility that Thanos could return in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it seems. This is based on a deleted scene fromAvengers: Endgamethat has been circulating online recently. The scene in question is an alternate version of the meeting between Hulk and the Ancient One, which presents some logic that could open the door for the Mad Titan to come back....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Shaun Short

Epic Ad Astra IMAX Trailer Has Brad Pitt Searching for Answers in the Abyss

The IMAX release ofAd Astrahits theaters September 20 and will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. IMAX remains the premier destination for space exploration cinema and only in IMAX theaters will audiences experience the full vision and vastness of director James Gray’s outer space adventure. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, will put audiences in the middle of the action and fully immerse them into the void of space....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Rachel Buchanan

Euphoria Fans Say They Spotted Tom Holland in Newest Episode

Euphoriafans and Hollandaya fans alike may have finally wished upon a star hard enough, and their dreams have come true. Fans of the extremely popular HBO show think they’ve spotted Tom Holland lurking in the background of a scene as an extra on the set ofEuphoria. Thanks to Holland’s onscreen (well, not anymore since MJ’s forgotten him now, but things could always change) and offscreen girlfriendZendaya playing the drug-addicted Rue Bennett inEuphoria, fans of the HBO show have been hoping to see Holland appear alongside his girlfriend since the Season 2 premiere....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Daniel Rocha