Patrick Stewarthas risen to be one of the most acclaimed and respected talents in the realm ofacting. While his prowess and acclaim are most often associated with his work in theater andtelevision,Stewart has also been a part of many deeply engrossing cinematic experiences. He has amplified and brought life to numerous exceptional and iconicdramatic rolesover the years, ranging from long-lasting franchises to exceptionally talented one-off films. There is an inherent allure and prestige to Stewart’s performances and capabilities that, even when his performance is more comedic in nature,there is a gravitas and weight to his style of acting....

Hollywood may be the biggest producer of films in the world, but it doesn’t deserve all the credit. Sure, plenty of filmmakers often film, write, and release their movies in Western nations such as the US, Canada, and the UK, but their inspiration has to come from somewhere. RELATED:10 Ridiculous Action Movies That Are Self-Aware of Their RidiculousnessIn fact, many aspects of Western pop culture were inspired by movies from other countries all over the world....

Everyone remembers the classics, but action cinema is far bigger than its franchises and box office darlings. Lurking in the margins are films that were too weird, too gritty, or too out-of-step with the times to earn mainstream love.They came and went, barely a box-office whisper. But they deserved more. With this in mind, this list looks at some of the lesser-known treasures the genre has to offer. Sure, most of them are notthatobscure, but many action fans might not have seen them yet....

No one can deny thatK-dramashavemastered the art of romance. Something about these stories just makes you want tobelieve in love all over again, even in the most unusual of places. The way most Korean dramascompel you to cry, laugh, and explore human connectionsin their messy, raw glory is unlike any other. Even if the genre isn’t something that draws you in, theseromantic K-dramasoffer something for everyone. 10‘Business Proposal’ (2022) The premise ofBusiness Proposalmightcome off as a little cliché,but trust me, that’s part of the fun....

The fictional world ofJ. R. R. Tolkien’slegendarium is one of the most well-crafted and engaging ever made. Most fans of the fantasy genre know of his main books,The HobbitandThe Lord of the Rings,which follow the adventures of Bilbo Baggins and his nephew, Frodo, and how their actions affect the world of Middle-earth in extraordinary ways. Yet Tolkien also wroteThe Silmarillion, which was published after his death by his son,Christopher Tolkien, and delved into the creation of the world of Arda and how things inThe HobbitandThe Lord of the Ringcame to be due to thousands of years of conflict and strife....

It’s always unfortunate when a great show is canceled before it has the opportunity to realize its potential.Many ofthe best shows of all-timehad relatively weak early seasons, but they subsequently became more well-written and dramatically compelling as they continued. However, there are some shows that had no possibility of redemption, and were best suited to being taken out of their misery. Whether they were trapped inside a narrative hole by the writers,used outdated tropes that made them feel irrelevant, or featured ethical or moral questions that were no longer interesting,some shows needed to be canceled because they no longer had an audience that would engage with them....

With directorJohannes Roberts’47 Meters Down: Uncagedopening in theaters this weekend, I recently sat down with starsBrianne Tju,Davi Santos&Khylin Rhamboto talk about making the film. If you haven’tseen the trailer,47 Meters Down: Uncagedis about a group of friends that decide to visit a hidden underwater city, where they encounter a number of very hungry and aggressive sharks. From there it’s a race through a claustrophobic labyrinth of caves to try and find a way to escape....

ActorJesse Eisenberghas begun venturing into filmmaking, and his latest project tells one of the most unique stories to ever come out of an American mall. Eisenberg is an executive producer onSecret Mall Apartment,anupcoming documentarythat just released its official trailer. The film follows the true story of eight Rhode Islanders who secretly build an apartment inside one of the state’s busiest mallsas a prank— and end up living there for four years....

[This article contains spoilers for Andor’s Season 1 finale]WhenAndorwas first announced four years ago, fans ofRogue One: A Star Wars Storyset their expectations high and anticipated that the series would explore not only Cassian Andor’s (Diego Luna) introduction to the rebellion but also how he came to have K-2SO (Alan Tudyk) at his side. Unfortunately, before the first season even premiered,Tudyk dashed hopes when he revealed that he wasn’t involved in the series—at least not yet....

Comedy specials are dropping left and right these days, and Netflix has been leading the charge in that department for the past year or so. And returning to the stage on October 29 is none other thanArsenio Hallfor a new special,Smart & Classy. He’s the guy fromThe Arsenio Hall Show, not the guy fromBlade(see trailer below). Netflix has been on a roll with these specials, and they’re making an effort to appeal to the broadest audiences they can....

Since 2009/2010 (depending on when you want to track its box office),Avatarheld the top spot as the highest grossing worldwide film with a massive $2.7 billion. That was untilAvengers: Endgamecame along and managed to sneak past it by the slim margin of $7.4 million. But now it looks likeEndgame’s time at the top may be short-lived. According toTHR, China’s Film Bureau has approved a surprise re-release forAvatar, and since all it needs is more than $7....

My favorite description of Starz’s seriesBlunt Talkcomes from Brian Moylan of The Guardian. Though hisreviewwas far more tepidthan mine(I was, rightfully I think, swept away byPatrick Stewart’s turn as Walter Blunt), his description of the series could not be more apt:“Blunt Talkis an odd bird. It’s sort of like ifThe NewsroomandVeephad a love child and it was raised by Nanny McPhee in the Royal Shakespeare Company.“ If you’ve been watchingBlunt Talk, you’ll recognize the truth of the statement, and if you haven’t, you should be intrigued....

After four different acting nominations spread across nearly three decades,Brad Pittfinally won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor this past weekend for his role as Cliff Booth inOnce Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Pitt had been tearing up the awards circuit prior to that, winning Supporting Actor awards at the BAFTAs, the SAG awards, and the Golden Globes, among others. Pitt peppered his various acceptance speeches with quips that got a lot of media attention, and at the Oscars on Sunday he wanted to give credit where credit was due....