The Walking Deadseason 8 finale is just around the corner, but according to showrunner Scott M. Gimple, this is more than your average season finale.The Walking Deadhas a history of big stakes and memorable moments in its season finales, but this is different. As Gimple says, this is more of a conclusion of the show’s first eights seasons, as opposed to a punctuation mark on this run of episodes. Scott M....
As shooting continues in the U.K. onStar Wars: Episode VIII, it remains to be seen if the production will have any surprises up its sleeve forStar WarsDay (May the 4th) tomorrow. To get ready for the big day,Daisy Ridleyhas sent out a new video greeting, along with BB-8 and a few alien friends, to wish fans around the world a very happyStar Wars Day, and to thank everyone for donating to the newStar Wars: Force For Change campaign....
San Diego Comic-Con 2017 is here, ladies and gentleman. Thousands upon thousands of people have descended upon San Diego in order to get a first look at some of the biggest movies and TV shows coming your way in the near future. Netflix has been investing heavily inhigh-profile movieslately and they decided to bring their highly-anticipated adaptation ofDeath Noteto the big event. If you couldn’t make it San Diego Comic-Con this year, don’t worry....
Wayne’s Worldwas released in 1992 and served as the feature-length adaptation ofthe classicSaturday Night Livesketchwhich featured both Mike Meyers and Dana Carvey in their respective roles. The sketch took on a life of its own and has since become a fan favorite during the series now 49-season run. Nevertheless, the feature film was directed by Penelope Spheeris and co-written by Myers himself. This metal and quite meta film saw Wayne and Garth taking their homemade show to new heights and screens....
‘Weird Al’ YankovicChia Pets are finally here, featuring the “Like a Surgeon” and “Dare to be Stupid” singer as he would appear with bushy, green hair. After acquiring the Chia Pet brand, the famous toy company NECA has been launching some of the most amazing versions of the terracotta collectibles we’ve seen yet. Depicting the ’80s and ’90s version of Yankovic with his trademark eyeglasses and mustache, the foliage on his head hilariously recreates the style of curly hair Yankovic brandished on his scalp at the time....
Aggro Dr1ftis Harmony Korine’s new experimental action film that dropped at the Venice Film Festival. The film sparked mass walkouts and a 10-minute standing ovation at its premiere. A surprising infrared image of an armored man holding a submachine gun seems to come right out of a video game, which might be just what Korine wanted.Aggro Dr1ftis meant to evoke a dreamlike elegy ofa tormented assassin, or at least that’s what the description says....
After spending years imitating PresidentGeorge W. BushonSaturday Night Liveand on Broadway,Will Ferrellwill be taking on another President. The actor has signed on to star in and produceReagan, where he’ll play U.S. PresidentRonald Reagan. The script byMike Rosoliolanded on The Black List last year as one of the best unproduced screenplays. The story is described as a “hilarious political satire” byVariety, followingRonald Reaganas he falls into dementia at the start of his second term, when an ambitious intern is tasked with convincing the commander in chief that he is an actor playing the president in a movie....
In the last handful of years, we have been getting absolutely bombarded with superhero movies. Warner Bros. has officially launched their DC Extended Universe withBatman V Superman: Dawn of Justiceand they have a massive slate ahead of them. Marvel Studios is chugging along and they have at least two movies coming out every year, with three coming out next year includingSpider-Man: Homecoming. But, Fox is still around and still makingX-Men movies, like the little engine that could, they haven’t stopped and they seemingly have no intention of doing so....
The Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Avengers ushered in a new era last week with the premiere ofCaptain America: Brave New World. After threeCaptain Americafilms featured Chris Evans' iteration of the hero,Anthony Mackieled his own movie under that mantle. Previously known as the Falcon, his character, Sam Wilson, went toe-to-toe with Harrison Ford’s Thaddeus Ross aka Red Hulk in the latest installment. While reviews of the superhero flick are mixed, it’s the head-scratchingpost-credits scenesthat have left everyone talking....
Prime Videohas been receiving all the attention because it released a new hit comedy series,Overcompensating, which is excitingly refreshing (not just because there is a lot of female and male nudity going on, but because it isthatgood). The main character in the raunchy comedy, Benny Scanlon (Benito Skinner), is the college dream boy, as some would say. He is a talented football player, the homecoming king, and, of course, valedictorian. Everything is out there for the other students to see....
Few TV shows have been as revolutionary asThe Sopranos. Created by David Chase, this ground-breaking series followsTony Soprano (played to perfection by James Gandolfini), as he tries to balance his family’s upper class, suburban lifestyle with his role as New Jersey’s Mafia boss. Its unique story, exceptional writing, colorful characters, and phenomenal acting madeThe Sopranosmust-watch television. The show also benefited from featuring endless graphic content and profanity, courtesy of its network, HBO....
There are plenty of comedies such asCurb Your EnthusiasmandThe Office that have stood the test of time and continued beyond their initial year of premiere. With the former still airing and the latter being canonized as a pop culture staple, the power of a compelling comedy proves to be insurmountable. However, the same can not be said for all comedies. Unlike the titans of the genre, there have been several comedies that proved to be quite hilarious but were prematurely unplugged....
Several writer-directors throughout Hollywood history have become known forappearing in their own films, like Woody Allen and Spike Lee. Other writers are perhaps more known for their acting stints, like Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. But throughout the years, several actors have dabbled in the realm of screenwriting in an under-the-radar fashion. These 20 are among the most famous performers of their respective generations. You should know the majority of names featured on the list, if you don’t know each entry outright....
