Tara Strong on Rocky and Bullwinkle, June Foray, and Teen Titans Go!

Amazon’s all-new take on the classic cartoon seriesThe Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinklemakes its anticipated debut today! To celebrate that fact, I got to speak with the new voice of Rocket J. Squirrel, the one and onlyTara Strong.If you count Twilight Sparkle, Raven, Harley Quinn, Timmy Turner, Ben Tennyson, Bubbles, or any of a huge number of cartoon characters among your childhood favorites, you already know Strong’s voices. I’m happy to say that, though stepping into the shoes of the lateJune Forayfor this role was no small feat, Strong absolutely nails it....

August 13, 2025 · 9 min · 1871 words · Susan Powell

Taxi Driver Reunion Set for Tribeca Film Festival

It’s hard to quite put into words whatTaxi Driverdoes to a young cinephile. Up until I came upon Martin Scorsese’s classic, my concept of adult movies was something likeThe Shawshank Redemption, a hugely entertaining production with great acting, solid writing, and a concise, tightly engineered narrative. I wasn’t really sure I needed anything else from a movie, and to a degree, you don’t really need anything more. But finding a set list of requirements for a “good” movie is a very easy way to ignore great ones, to ignore ambitious films that take radical risks in terms of visuals, language, and performance that set the stage for the next wave of “good” movies....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Taylor Burke

The 11 Best New Movies to Watch on Hulu in June 2020

This article is presented by Hulu. Allegedly, it’s somehow already June. Huge if true. Of course, the upside of a new month means there’s a steady wave of new titles hitting your favorite streaming services, and this month, holy heck Hulu has a lot of good stuff on the lineup. Whether you’re looking for some tentpole action, last year’s horror hits, classic thrillers, or the feel-good movie we could all probably use right now, there’s a pretty robust variety of new movies on Hulu this month....

August 13, 2025 · 9 min · 1742 words · David Townsend

The 11 Best New Shows on Netflix in May 2020

You just really can’t seem to slowNetflixdown. New month? Well that means there’s a whole heap of new content for you to watch, whether you’re looking for a binge-watch-worthy show for the whole family, or something a little spicier for after the kids go to bed. Either way, we’ve got you covered with our picks for the 11 best new shows on Netflix in May, from returning favorites to breakout hits in the making....

August 13, 2025 · 9 min · 1911 words · Richard Wallace

The Jungle Book Movie Image Features Mowgli and Wolves

As we enter the new year, we continue to learn more about the new live-action version ofThe Jungle Book. TheJon Favreau-directed film hits theaters in just a few months, and so far we have seen amotion posteras well as ateaser trailer. And as we get closer to that release date, should learn a lot more, especially when the February edition of Empire Magazine is released. It will feature new images from the film....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Melanie Douglas

The Orville: Adrianne Palicki on Incredible Sets, Hopeful Sci-Fi

From creator/executive producerSeth MacFarlane(who also plays Captain Ed Mercer), the Fox space adventure seriesThe Orvillefollows the U.S.S. Orville exploratory spaceship and the missions that it goes on, 400 years in the future. As its human and alien crew face the mysteries of outer space, they realize that they’re never too far away from their own everyday problems and issues. During this 1-on-1 phone interview with Collider, actressAdrianne Palicki(who plays the captain’s ex-wife and First Officer Kelly Grayson) talked about how she got involved withThe Orville, how cool it is to get to work with so many close friends, the incredible sets, the balance of dark and light on the series, exploring the hopeful side of sci-fi, whether she’s aStar Trekfan, what pilot directorJon Favreauwas like to work with, havingCharlize Theronguest star, and why there are so many possibilities for future seasons....

August 13, 2025 · 10 min · 2085 words · Jennifer Franklin

The Post Review: Steven Spielberg Spins a Stirring Op-Ed

[This is a re-post of myThe Postreview. The film expands nationwide on Friday, January 12th.] The benefit of beingSteven Spielbergis that when you’re at the top of your game and you amass a group of collaborators who are all at the top of their game, you’re going to come out with a strong film through sheer force of talent. His latest,The Post, isn’t particularly revelatory or game-changing, but it’s a group of artists all reminding us why they’re among the best in the business, and all working towards a powerful story about the importance of journalism and the continued struggles of women in the workplace....

August 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1061 words · Angelica Cook

The Watch Trailer: BBC America Take on Terry Pratchett's Discworld

If you’re a fan ofTerry Pratchett’s long-running, multi-stranded, and wholly sillyDiscworldseries of novels, you’re either about to get incredibly excited orincrediblydisappointed. BBC America just released its first trailer forThe Watch, the upcoming fantasy-comedy TV series based on Pratchett’s work. And it all looks like it’s taking some big ol' swings. Here’s the official synopsis for the series, provided by BBC America: The Watchfollows an unlikely group of misfits, The City Watch, who are forced to find the guts to save the world, surprising even themselves in the process....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Taylor Hanna

This 'Goosebumps' Episode Is 'An American Werewolf in Paris' for Kids

Many kids at an early age are introduced to the horror genre from scary bedtime stories and horror movies. The popular middle-grade book series,Goosebumps, written byrenowned authorR.L. Stine,is a perfect entryway for kids to explore more of the horror genre. Stine’s campy horror books were adapted into a television series in 1995 that brought these frightful tales onscreen. The show became a bit of a cult classic for its iconic moments, from its bad acting toits chilling creatures that gave us nightmares as kids....

August 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1201 words · Mary Hopkins MD

This Live-Action Disney Movie Remains the Studio's Only True Horror Film

Screen legendBette Davisled Disney’s valiant but flawed attempt atthe horror genre.The Watcher in the Woodsbegan development in the late-1970s after the rights were secured toFlorence Engel Randall’s young adult novel. Turmoil plagued the filming process, with producers often intervening to tone down the movie, much to the frustrations of directorJohn Hough. At the time, Hough was best known for the 1973 movieThe Legend of Hell House,a haunted house horrorcertainly not for younger audiences....

August 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1249 words · Jeffrey Taylor

This Might Be Charlton Heston’s Most Surprising Cameo

Moses inThe Ten Commandments,Judah Ben-Hur inBen-Hur, and George Taylor, whose plaintive cry at the end of 1968’sPlanet of the Apesmarked one of Hollywood’sgreatest twist endings.Charlton Hestonhas a long, storied career in Hollywood — his name is synonymous with some of its greatest epics.Heston was, for a generation, the very definition of man:tough, stoic, square-jawed and handsome. There are two Oscars on his mantle, one for best actor inBen-Hur, and another, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, for his work off-screen....

August 13, 2025 · 4 min · 684 words · Lisa Moreno

Wheel of Time: Amazon TV Show Adds Sophie Okonedo, More to Cast

The cast for Amazon’sThe Wheel of TimeTV series continues to grow, with a fresh wave of casting announcements emerging less than a week after thecasting news of five series regulars. The forthcomingWheel of Timeseries is adapted from theRobert Jordanfantasy series, which begins with the 1984 novelThe Eye of the World. What was meant to be a six-volume series quickly expanded in later years. Sadly, Jordan died while working on the 12th and final book in 2007, with authorBrian Sandersonusing the late novelist’s notes to craft a three-volume finale....

August 13, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · William Mckenzie

Who Are the Barrow-wights in 'The Rings of Power' Season 2?

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 4. This week’s episode ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, “Eldest,” comes with a spooky twist. It introduces many iconic and peculiar Middle-earth beings, like the Ents and Tom Bombadil (Rory Kinnear), but none is as frightful and dangerous asthe Barrow-wights. These are the undead beings that Elrond’s (Robert Aramayo) company fights while on their way from Lindon to Eregion, and they give the Elves a hard time, nearly capturing Galadriel (Morfydd Clark)....

August 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1160 words · Teresa Warren