Stephen Kingmay be the most popular author of his generation, as there certainly isn’t another writer who has inspired as many great movies. While there are a few adaptations likeThe Dark TowerandMaximum Overdrivethat have been perceived as massive disappointments, films based on King novels and short stories likeThe Shawshank Redemption, The Shining, Stand by Me, Misery, The Dead Zone, andThe Green Mileare often cited whendiscussing the greatest films ever made....

The marketing and release of 2008’sCloverfieldwas undeniably cool. In the middle of the internet age, the fact that folks could go in to seeTransformersand be treated to a trailer for a movie they’ve literally never heard of was unique, and harkened back to the showmanship of old. So whenCloverfieldfinally came out, fans were already clamoring for another experience just like it. There’s been talk of a sequel for years, with producerJ....

When fans have a favorite show, oftentimes, they get attached to favorite characters on that show. But these characters don’t always stay. As shows likeGame of ThronesandThe Walking Deadhave proven, no character is safe from being written out of a show. Even other types of shows, from dramas and comedies, have seen fan favorite characters depart as well. The most common way is death, the character being killed off for various reasons, either due to the plot or real life....

Sam Mendesbrings the First World War to screen in thrilling fashion with his new film1917, which is now playing in limited release in North America. The film, presented as one interrupted shot, follows two young soldiers (George MackayandDean-Charles Chapman) in the Spring of 1917. With the Germans seemingly in retreat, the two young men are tasked with an incredibly dangerous task. They are ordered to deliver a message to British troops deep in enemy territory who are about to walk into an ambush which could see 1600 British soldiers killed, with one of the men’s brothers amongst them....

Check out all of our ongoing coverage of the TCA 2016 Winter Press Tourhere. (Not familiar with the TCAs? Read our handyexplainer). The 2014 12-episode limited series24: Live Another Dayput the heroic Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) back in action, finding him in London on the run from CIA agents. The newest chapter of the24saga was a solid ratings hit, while also being well received by critics and earning three Primetime Emmy Award nominations....

TheMarvel Cinematic Universe(MCU) is a force to be reckoned with in 21st-century cinema, dominating “highest-grossing” lists and multiplying at a rate that shows no signs of slowing any time soon. Spanning 28 films with the recent release ofDr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, each movie involves its own plot while also contributing to the intricate weaving of the sprawling MCU web. With so much at play, it can be hard to keep track of all the little details and subplots that have taken place....

With the critically acclaimedThe Power of the Dogleading the nominations (12) for the 94th Academy Awards, audiences and critics alike have voiced renewed interest in films belonging to the “revisionist Western” genre. revisionist Westerns, sometimes called “anti-Westerns”, are a backlash against the romanticism of traditional Hollywood Westerns (thinkJohn WayneandRoy Rogers). RELATED:How ‘The Power of the Dog’ Subverts Western Stereotypes Starting with the “American new wave” cinematic movement following thedismantlement of the “Hays Code”, revisionist Westerns sought to examine the themes, people, and moral complexity of the wild west without pulling any punches....

When a film gets adapted for the Broadway stage, there are many things to consider. What often works on film doesn’t work on stage, and the final results tend to be somewhat hit or miss. Still, many success stories have come out of this process, many of which come from unexpected sources. RELATED:The 10 Best Musical Adaptations of Classic Movies Whether based on gritty horror films,classic ’80s comedies, or even ’30s propaganda films, some of the most unlikely corners of cinema have been adapted for the stage....

FourTom Bradyfans are in for the trip of a lifetime in new images for Paramount’s upcoming comedy film80 for Brady. Starring a quartet of veteran actresses inLily Tomlin,Jane Fonda,Rita Moreno, andSally Field, the film is inspired by the true story of four friends who make an unforgettable pilgrimage to Houston, Texas to see Brady and the New England Patriots play the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. Along with the new shots of the film, Paramount also announced a August 22, 2025, theatrical release date for the comedy....

When it comes to the future of action cinema, at least as far as set pieces go, guys likeDavid Leitchare shaping the future. After a decade or so of everyone relying on shaky cam and hoping it would turn out likePaul Greengrass’Bournemovies, Leitch and hisJohn Wickco-directorChad Stahleskiare shaping a new way of showing action in a clean, thrilling, and fascinating manner. Leitch brings that inventiveness toAtomic Blonde, which he directed solo, and while the set pieces are as exciting as one would expect, not enough attention is paid to the story....

As a prequel,Better Call Saulhas always had to deal with the question of when, or if, it would start to overlap with the show it spun-off from,Breaking Bad. For the most part,Saulhas been at its strongest when it’s not referencingBreaking Badat all. Jimmy McGill’s (Bob Odenkirk) experiences as a scrappy lawyer, one caught in a tragic battle with his afflicted older brother Chuck (Michael McKean) has provided an emotional backbone to the series, one that has been augmented by the presence of Jimmy’s friend, colleague, and eventual romantic partner Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn)....

While this year’s Cannes Film Festival brought many exciting films to the forefront, one of the most exciting rests inJustin Chon’sBlue Bayou. The film tells the story of Antonio (Chon), a Korean-American raised in Louisiana, and his struggles in starting his own family amidst the severe prejudices he faces. Aside from starring, Chon also has written and directed the film, which has hit theaters this weekend. Blue Bayoulooks to tackle several themes, from the life of individuals who are adopted to those who find themselves as outcasts in the United States....

David Ayer’sThe Tax Collectormay not have collected great reviews from critics, but whether you were a fan of the director’s latest LA crime movie or not, you had to come away impressed by newcomerBobby Soto, whose family man David proved to be the film’s true protagonist. I’m as guilty of it as anyone, but for months, the media has soldThe Tax Collectoras aShia LaBeoufmovie, because Shia gets clicks, and, you know… the guy tattooed ‘Creeper’ on his torso for the film....