How Jack Black Came to Star in a No Budget Indie Film At the Height of His Popularity

Jack Blackhas become one of the most beloved comedic actors of his generation, thanks to his roles in such iconic comedies asSchool of Rock,Tropic Thunder, andGoosebumps. However, sitting in his filmography in 2018, betweenJumanji: Welcome to the JungleandThe House with a Clock in Its Wallsis a little obscure movie that sticks out among the others from the poster art alone (let alone before one digs into the content). This movie, out of a small studio in Utah, was never released in theaters, and it did not star any other big-name actors....

August 21, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Ashley May

Insidious Writer Wants Someone to 'Reinvent' the Franchise Going Forward

For better or worse, theInsidiousfranchise has been haunting moviegoers for over a decade. The low-budget saga has thus far managed to generate more than $730 million across five films, more than earning back their money when you consider that they were all produced for a little over $42 million combined. Despite never garnering any real critical acclaim and being met with lukewarm responses from audiences, the series continues to chug along, but for writerLeigh Whannell, he’d love for the next entry in the franchiseto go in a completely different direction....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Tina Rhodes

Is the Joker the Hero in The Dark Knight?

Suicide Squadis bringing a new version of The Joker to the big screen for the first time since 2008’sThe Dark Knight. It will have been 8 years sinceHeath Ledger’s Oscar-winning performance as theclown princeof crime. And people still can’t stop talking about the actor’s contribution to the comic book genre. WillJared Letobe able to live up to the legacy? Maybe. But it’s debatable wether or not fans will still be talking about him in 2024 as passionately as fans still talk aboutHeath Ledgerin 2015....

August 21, 2025 · 4 min · 833 words · Meredith Anderson

It's Time for Hayden Christensen's Star Wars Redemption

Disney’s investor day presentation brought with it a whole lot of news. Particularly as it pertains to theStar Warsuniverse. But perhaps the biggest bombshell was the reveal thatHayden Christensen will be making his return to the franchise in the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series as Darth Vader. This will be the first time that Christensen has appeared in the flesh as the character since the end ofRevenge of the Sith. And, for various reasons, the time seems right to give Christensen some on-screen redemption....

August 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1081 words · Brandon Moody

James Franco Battles Bryan Cranston in Red-Band Why Him? Trailer

Of all the guys his daughter could have chosen…Why Him?That’s the question the poster for this upcoming comedy asks, which arrives along with the first hilarious trailer for the Holiday release.James Francogoes breaking dad onBryan Cranstonin this first look preview, and apparently, it’s not going to go well for either one of them. Over the holidays, Ned (Bryan Cranston), an overprotective but loving dad and his family visit his daughter at Stanford, where he meets his biggest nightmare: her well-meaning but socially awkward Silicon Valley billionaire boyfriend, Laird (James Franco)....

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Eric Miller

James Gunn Is Putting His Stash of Michael Rooker Toilet Paper to Good Use

Sometimes the best gag gifts end up serving a purpose in the end.Guardians of the GalaxydirectorJames Gunnhas just realized this due to the toilet paper shortage currently going on. Gunn trolled actor Michael Rooker a few years ago with some toilet paper featuring his face on it, which is pretty funny when you think about it. But, the joke has now become a necessity for the director, as going out in public becomes more of a risk and toilet paper supplies continue to dwindle....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · James Jones

Jennifer Lawrence and Anchorman Director Team for Netflix's Giant Meteor Comedy

Anchormandirector Adam McKay is finally returning to the world of comedy with his latest movie,Don’t Look Up. The project has been scooped up by Netflix, with the streaming service putting it on the fast track. What’s more, Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has been tapped to lead the cast. Don’t Look Upcenters on two low-level astronomers who must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching asteroid that will destroy planet earth....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Ashley Bowen

John Mulaney Was Investigated by the Secret Service Over One SNL Monologue Joke

John Mulaneysays he was investigated by the Secret Service after one of hisSaturday Night Livemonologue jokes. The comedian caught some backlash over an election joke back in October where he stated that it was an “elderly man contest” and argued that no matter who ended up winning, “nothing much will change in the United States.” That particular joke got the comedian in some public hot water, but this was not theSNLjoke that put him on a Secret Service list this year....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Mrs. Margaret Sosa

Kenan & Kel Actor Kel Mitchell Opens Up About Tense Moment with Dan Schneider on All That Set

Kel Mitchellrevealed a tense encounter with Dan Schneider on the set ofAll That,claiming Schneider screamed at him in a closet. The former Nickelodeon star spoke about the incident during the June 11 episode of Keke Palmer’s podcast,Baby, This is Keke Palmer.At the time, Mitchell was about 18 or 19 years old, and Schneider was a writer on the popular sketch series. “The vibe of the show started to change a little bit....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Alicia Jones

Kirsten Dunst's Dark Satire Is Finally Streaming for Free

Quick Links A darling of the ’90s and ’00s,Kirsten Dunsthas remained a resilient talent thanks to her versatility and relatable and grounded persona. Her most recent role inCivil Warcontinues to show that she is a skilled actor, with her role as Lee, a seasoned photojournalist, receiving praise from critics and co-stars alike. Still, one of Dunst’s fan-favorite roles has remained hard to find, previously unavailable to stream or rent digitally....

August 21, 2025 · 5 min · 994 words · Laurie Walker

Leslie Nielsen's Best Performances, Ranked

Leslie Nielsen, the Canadian King of Deadpan, has made audiences laugh unexpectedly, and from the unlikeliest of set-ups since 1980. His ability to take jokes seriously without even trying was his (in)formal way of method acting that resulted in seriously funny films. However, Nielsen did have a number of dramatic roles starting in the 1950s. He earned the typecast of the austere devotee, willing to get the job done. Later in his career, he learned how to not take life, and himself, too seriously, when he decided to break out into comedy....

August 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1044 words · Joseph Whitehead

Michael C. Hall Discusses 'Infuriating' Dexter Series Finale

Like so many long running shows, the finale ofDexterwent down like a lead balloon with many who had stuck with the show for eight seasons and had hoped for something more satisfying in its conclusion. So when a revival of the show was announced, fans were surprised and relieved that the series may finally be given a conclusion they feel it deserved. With eight years passing since the end of the series, the arrival of new episodes were certainly unexpected considering the seemingly conclusive ending forMichael C....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Roger Hall

Micronauts Animated Series Is Coming from Hasbro in 2019

It looks like the Micronauts are finally going to make the jump from relatively obscure but beloved toy franchise to TV franchise. TheMicronautshave had a following for a long time andHasbrohas tried over the years to bring the toys to life, be it as a TV series or a movie, unsuccessfully up to this point. However, as revealed by a new sale’s guide on the company’s official website, they are currently working on aMicronautsanimated series that is set to debut in 2019....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · William Bennett