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Universal Pictures and Focus Features have unveiled a newFifty Shades Darkerextended trailer, offering a new look at theFifty Shades of Greysequel. Based on the second novel in authorE.L. James’ erotic trilogy,Darkerfinds Ana (Dakota Johnson) and Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) reuniting under new conditions. The romantic pairing is off to a refreshing, non-BDSM start when shadowy figures from Christian’s past show up to ruin everything. Sam Taylor-Johnsondirected the first film in this new franchise to a whopping $560 million globally, butDarkerand its sequelFifty Shades Freed(which were filmed at the same time) underwent a bit of a creative sea change....

From showrunnersLiz FlahiveandCarly Mensch, Season 2 of the Netflix original seriesGLOWcontinues to follow the ladies on their journey as they become local celebrities and learn about what success means for them. Inspired by the short-lived but beloved show from the ‘80s,GLOWexplores the less than perfect friendship between Ruth Wilder (Alison Brie) and Debbie Eagan (Betty Gilpin), for whom this team of women wrestlers become a family, in all of their spandex glory, with the hope that washed-up B-movie director Sam Sylvia (Marc Maron) will lead them to wrestling stardom....

Lionsgate has just released the first poster forNever Let Go, the new horror and psychological thrillerfrom the acclaimed directorAlexandre Ajaand starring Oscar winnerHalle Berry. The newly released poster encapsulates the film’s intense atmosphere, with its dark and ominous tones setting the stage for the psychological and supernatural threats the family faces. Never Let Goplunges audiences into aworld overtaken by an unseen evil. The story centers around a mother (Berry) and her twin sons, who find their only safety within the confines of their home....

2021 is looking up, but movie theaters are still not open nationwide, and even for those who live near a select theater thatisopen, there are still many people out there who would much prefer to catch their flicks from the comfort of their own, recently sanitized, homes. The good news is that there are more options than ever for cinephiles to stream and rent new releases. And while the majority of 2020’s blockbuster events were delayed, streaming services and select production houses keep rolling out new content to keep our time in quarantine entertaining, at least....

Traditionally, video game movies are not good. History tells us they simply do not work. It’s kind of impressive, actually, how every single adaptation has failed to turn out a genuinely good movie. The closest we’ve come isEdge of Tomorrow, whichfeelslike a video game adaptation but isn’t one. However, we just might be on the cusp of seeing the curse broken once and for all, and Universal Pictures, co-writer/directorDuncan Jones, and producersCharles Roven,Thomas Tull,Jon Jashni,Alex GartnerandStuart Fenneganare trying their darndest withWarcraft, a film that I was lucky enough to see being made in Vancouver last spring during a fascinating (and somewhat overwhelming) set visit....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3, Episode 14.Alongside the riveting serial-killer-of-the-week structure,Criminal Mindsoften introduces a recurring villain that heightens the stakes and makes a deeper impact on one of the BAU team members. This trend appeared as early as the elusive, alien-abduction-esque killer, Frank (Keith Carradine), in Season 2, whomJason Gideon (Mandy Patinkin)became obsessed with, or the “Boston Reaper,” George Foyet (C. Thomas Howell) in Seasons 4 and 5, who killed Aaron Hotchner’s (Thomas Gibson) wife....

The Matrixwas a groundbreaking achievement in science fiction filmmaking that seamlessly blended classical philosophy, postmodern existentialism, martial arts action, and cyberpunk visuals into an exciting new adventure sagathat felt like a breath of fresh airin the summer of 1999. Although it was released only a few short months beforeStar Wars: Episode I- The Phantom Menacebecame one of the highest-grossing films of all time,The Matrixproved to have a long-lasting impact on popular culture and has inspired many ripoffs, homages, and parodies, in addition to its own sequels....

Whatever you may initially think you’re getting going into withInu-Oh, the latest film from acclaimed directorMasaaki Yuasa, you’ll have to think quite a bit bigger. In terms of time, scope, and tone, it morphs into a vibrant work that feels like it just keeps expanding the more you get to sit with it. Ambitious yet focused, it is a film that draws from both history and fantasy that it then shapes via joyous music....

If you’ve ever picked up your iPad and noticed that the screen color has changed unexpectedly, you’re not alone. This issue can be caused by various factors, from simple settings adjustments to more complex hardware problems. In this article, we’ll look into the reasons behind this color change and give you practical solutions to restore your iPad’s display to its normal state. Troubleshooting an Unexpected iPad Screen Hue Common Causes of Color Changes An iPad screen suddenly changing color is often alarming, but it’s usually not a sign of permanent damage....

AssistiveTouch is an accessibility feature available on the iPhone that simplifies device interactions for users with physical impairments. It offers an alternative way to perform actions that usually require hardware buttons or complex gestures. With a customizable on-screen menu, users can perform tasks, such as adjusting the volume, locking the screen, or restarting the device with simple taps. Understanding how to activate and use AssistiveTouch is crucial for those who find it challenging to use the touch screen or physical buttons due to motor skill impairments....

Fans ofTropic Thunderwill immediately feel a kinship towardsJean-Claude Van Johnson, a spoof of action movies and the bulky stars who lead them. The Amazon series reintroduces us to “the Muscles from Brussels,”Jean-Claude Van Damme, who we soon learn has been using his celebrity as a cover for covert operations that include taking down an international drug ring.Jean-Claude Van Johnsonis one of Amazon’s 2016 pilots that was voted on to be made into a series, and its brief six-episode has the beats of the action movies it spoofs....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe just added yet another impeccable performer to its ranks. PerVariety,Jude Lawis in negotiations to play the male lead opposite Oscar-winnerBrie Larsonin Marvel Studios’Captain Marvel. The film hasHalf NelsonfilmmakersAnna BodenandRyan Fleckdirecting a 1990s-set story that follows an Air Force pilot whose DNA is fused with an alien’s during an accident, imbuing her with superhuman powers. So who is Law playing? Well it sounds like the film is going full-onAnt-Man, as Law will be filling the role of Doctor Walter Lawson, otherwise known as Mar-Vell—the first Captain Marvel....

What do we mean when we talk about the “natural order” of things? You may love your pet, but your pet is not your child, and you couldn’t really treat a pet like a child no matter how much you may want to dress it up because it’s an animal and we are humans, and that’s the “natural order”, a boundary we’ve constructed.Valdimar Jóhannsson’sLamblooks to find the horror in obscuring that boundary while also trying to reinforce certain ideas about natural orders that shouldn’t be transgressed....