TheX-Menfilms by 20th Century Studios were partially responsible for the rise of the MCU and themodern landscape of superhero films. For twenty years, they told a long, complex narrative of mutants struggling to survive in a world that hates them, touching on harsh subjects like prejudice, identity, rising or succumbing to pain, and the importance of family. Following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Studios, the X-Men will eventually appear as part of the MCU....

Shonen anime is one of the most popular genres of anime and manga to exist currently, with leading shonen animeDragon Ball,One Piece, andNarutohaving helped grow the demographic tremendously. Though shonen is not the only genre to exist, with there being shoujo, isekai, seinen, and various others, it is one of the most popular anime genres currently, and for good reason. Shonen anime include epic battles, gorgeous cinematography, complex choreography, and intense, high-stakes storylines that keep viewers on the edge of their seats....

Take away the crown, the throne, the jewels and the lavish palace - what do you get? A chaotic family. At least, that’s what film and television usually say, as theyoften stray from the classic fairytales. Indeed, over the years, stories of royal families have gripped audiences with their political intrigue and ostentatious living, but what really stands out is their messy internal dynamics. From controlling parents to bickering siblings, their drama produces highly compelling narratives that are both dynamic and relatable....

Redditors recently got together onr/movies, the largest film subreddit, to discuss which movieshad unnecessary romantic subplotsthat ultimately made the film worse. Often, movies have romances that feel awkward and shoehorned in, rather than emerging organically from the characters. The Redditors came up with several films they felt were particularly egregious in this regard, fromThe HobbittoHarry Potter. The filmmakers clearly wanted to add a feel-good element to these movies, but the love stories just didn’t work....

Few horror franchises have been as effective asFinal Destination. It stands out for being unlike anything else genre fans have ever seen. It’s part slasher, with final girls, character tropes, and, of course, over-the-top gory kills, and part supernatural, with the villain being not a man in a mask with a knife, butthe invisible force of death itself. Since 2000,over five films, theFinal Destinationseries has been a favorite for many. It will continue withthe upcomingFinal Destination 6, but while another feature film will surely be exciting, aFinal DestinationTV franchise would be even better....

From co-writer/directorSam Taylor-Johnson, the indie dramaA Million Little Piecesfollows James Frey (Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who also co-wrote the film), a 23-year-old alcoholic and drug addict who is faced with the decision of treatment or death. Once in rehab, detox and therapy leads him on a journey of healing his soul, while connecting with the other addicts around him and making amends with his family. The film also starsBilly Bob Thornton,Juliette Lewis,Giovanni Ribisi,Charlie HunnamandOdessa Young....

I had two thoughts when watchingPrey. The first was, “This is my new favorite Predator movie.” The second was after the ending, which was, “Oh my God, I NEED a sequel.” In case you forgot,Preyends with Naru (Amber Midthunder) finally defeating the feral Yajuta that stalked her tribe and killed her brother, bringing its head to her tribe. But the end credits showa horde of Predator ships descending from the sky, hinting that Naru and her tribe are in for the fight of their lives....

The Kardashianshas seen a significant shift in format from its predecessor,Keeping Up With the Kardashians. WhileKeeping Upwas known for showing the world’s most famous sisters at their best and their worst moments by continually filming as they lived their daily lives,The Kardashianshas shifted focus to highly staged scenes that prioritize the Kardashian/Jenner business empire over capturing authentic family moments.The series features a behind-the-scenes look at the events the sisters coordinate to celebrate their various business ventures, butThe Kardashiansis missing that “must-see” qualitythat arose onKeeping Updue to the busy lives the sisters were leading as they worked overtime to kick-start their entertainment careers....

In 2012,Ridley Scottreturned the world of Xenomorphs, Facehuggers, and Chestbursters for the first time since his iconic 1979 horror film,Alien. The catch? There were no Xenomorphs, Facehuggers, or Chestbursters. Set decades before the events of his cinema classic,Prometheusset the groundwork for the characters and creatures of Alien, but it was a whole new beast entirely. If Alien was an intimate, blue collar creature feature with shades of erotic paranoia, Prometheus was an epic scope space opera told through the lens of a creation myth....

There’s no shortage of compelling Japanese film series out there, especially those made in the 1960s and 1970s, when surprisingly good sequels to popular films were churned out at an impressive speed. Few from this time are quite as compelling as theLone Wolf and Cubseries, which saw its first four movies get released in 1972, and then two more sequels following in 1973 and 1974 respectively. After this, there were also TV movies, two different TV series, and a seventh theatrically released film in 1993....

InThis Week in Animation NewsI’ll take a look at the previous week in the world of animation in order to get you caught up on everything you might have missed. It’s your one-stop shop for news regarding cartoons, anime, and animated web series. We’re talking movies, TV shows, digital shorts, and everything in between! This week, Sony Pictures Animation hosted a presentation for their upcoming film slate which includes the untitled animatedSpider-Manmovie that will center on Miles Morales, the announcement of casting for bothThe Emoji Movieand the Christmas movieThe Star, as well as updates on bothSmurfs: The Lost VillageandHotel Transylvania 3....

Calling allBarbiegirls: if you grew up with the iconic doll and her friends, we’ve got a treat for you. The iconic fashion queen herself is coming to Netflix with an all-new interactive special titledBarbie: Epic Road Trip— the first ever for the franchise — and Collider is excited tpo premiere an all-new clip showcasing the kinds of choices viewers can help Barbie make to achieve her dreams. Featuring all of your favorite Barbie characters — including Malibu and Brooklyn Barbie — the new special is unlike anything ever-presented for the globe-trotting, career collecting icon....

“Lucy, I’m home!” is one of the manyI Love Lucyhomages evident inBeing the Ricardos, a biographical drama about one of Hollywood’s most powerful couples during a time of intense public scrutiny.Written and directed byAaron Sorkin, this film followsLucille Ball(Nicole Kidman) andDesi Arnaz(Javier Bardem)as they persevere through a particularly stressful week of work filming their sensational comedy seriesI Love Lucy. The show and everyone’s reputations are on the line when it’s revealed that Lucy is a registered Communist....