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In 1973William Fredkin’sThe Exorcistshattered box office records, traumatized audiences, and caused a moral panic among some religious groups. It also became the first horror film ever nominated for an Academy Award and set the stage for a new subgenre: the possession film. And now with the release ofDavid Gordon Green’s reverentialThe Exorcist: Believer,this genre has returned to its roots. 50 years later, this subgenre has become quite a crowded field. Over the years many films with similar themes of possession, loss of faith, the power of belief, and just good old-fashioned scares have emerged....

There’s some debate surrounding when exactly the most recent golden age of TV was, and whether it’s still ongoing, but most will agree that it includes some years of the last quarter of a century. Right now, that conveniently includes anything made in the year 2000, or later. And since the turn of the most recent century – the 21st one, for those counting –the best television shows have rivaled what the best movies have to offer....

Horror remains one of the most popular and profitable genres for a lot of reasons, perhaps most notably because it really makes viewers react. The best of the genre aren’t really something you watch so much as something you experience, ideally something you endure and survive with a theatrical audience. From the silent era through classic Hollywood to New Hollywood and beyond, the 20th century gave audiences iconic, legendary horror pictures that pushed boundaries and provoked conversation (sometimes even hysteria), with many of the best from the genre remaining classics to this day....

Apple’s long-rumored smart display—nicknamed the “HomePad”—was once expected to arrive by the end of 2024. Now, industry sources suggest its launch has slipped tolate 2025 or even into 2026, as Apple takes extra time to perfect both the hardware and, more critically, the intelligence behind it: a deeply reengineered Siri. Unlike prior product delays, this isn’t a manufacturing or supply issue—it’s aboutgetting AI right. A Smart Home Hub Worth Waiting For?...

In case you missed it,Joss Whedonrecently exited the writer/director’s chair of Warner Bros.‘Batgirlpic because he"didn’t have a story.“That’s the party line, at least. Whedon had been at work onBatgirl’s script for about a year without being able to crack its story. Complicating things were his assumption ofZack Snyder’s director duties for reshoots and post-production onJustice League, the smashing success ofPatty Jenkins’Wonder Woman, and somedisturbing allegationsfrom Whedon’s now ex-wife,Kai Cole. That’s a lot of drama off the page and not enough drama on it....

In a small piece of news, our resident Superman,Henry Cavill, has joined Facebook. While on any other day this wouldn’t be worth addressing, he marked his social media milestone bydebutingthe magazine cover for Total Film’s issue onBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The Holy Trinity has assembled in this latest look at DC’sMan of Steelfollow-up/Justice Leagueprecursor. Though the image itself is new, it’s nothing we haven’t seen before.Gal Gadotstands front and center as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, while she’s flanked on either side byBen Affleck’s Bruce Wayne/Batman and Cavill’s Kryptonian strongman....

The last time Batman appeared on the big screen was by way ofChristian BaleinChristopher Nolan’s iconic trilogy. These films left such a mark on our culture that evenZack Snyder, when realizing he wanted to pit The Dark Knight against Superman in theMan of Steelsequel, went to ask Nolan for his blessing. Speaking toEmpirefor its latestBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceissue, Snyder recounted this interaction. “You tell me if you don’t want me to do it,” the director told Nolan, who responded, “Well, we don’t own these characters....

Warner Bros.' 2016 animated filmBatman: Return of the Caped CrusaderssawAdam WestandBurt Wardteam up once again to bring their campy, 60s versions of Batman and Robin to life. Following up on that film’s success, the all-newBatman vs. Two-Facefinds the Dynamic Duo once again protecting Gotham City from some of the most nefarious villains in comics history, including the mutilated master of multiplicity, Two-Face. Pop culture iconWilliam Shatnerjoins the fun as the criminally conflicted Harvey Dent and his alter ego this time around....

Sad news is surfacing on Monday night, as veteran actorMichael Hogan, who is best known for playing Colonel Saul Tigh onBattlestar Galactica, apparently suffered a tragic accident back in February and is unlikely to be able to work again. Friends of the Hogan family have launched aGoFundMe campaignthat has raised more than $55,000 of its $150,000 goal. According to family friendShari Ulrich, Hogan was in Vancouver participating in aBattlestar Galacticaconvention when he fell and hit his head during dinner....

2017 is coming to a close, which means it’s time to start looking towards big films headed our way next year. One of those isBumblebee, Paramount’s first spinoff of theTransformersfranchise, and the first image from the new movie has landed online. Paramount tapped LAIKA CEO andKubo and the Two StringsdirectorTravis Knightto make his live-action directing debut on the pic, which findsHailee Steinfeldtaking on the lead human role. But as you may see in this first look image, there’s one major difference from theTransformersmovies:Bumblebeeis a period piece....

Horror is one of the most enduring forms of storytelling. From ancient stone carvings to campfire ghost stories, radio shows, and of course literature and film, human beings have always found ways to spook each other with terrifying tales of the bizarre. With the internet and message board culture came the rise of Creepypasta, intimate short-form horror tales that went viral as a form of digital urban legends, slowly working their way into the mainstream....

After dancing the night away at a New Year’s Eve party on January 31st, somereality TV fansspent the first day of 2024 lying on the sofa binging their favorite shows. TLC is banking on fans being full of food and a bit hungover to tune into the return of90 Day Fiancé': The SingleLife,which premiered on August 12, 2025. This show is highly anticipated because it includes Chantel Everett, fresh off her own series,The Family Chantel....

Austin Film Festival announced an initial slate of films attendees can expect to watch when the event starts on October 27. For eight days, the festival champions local and international filmmakers who push the boundaries of storytelling in film, television, and new media. Movie buffs, critics, and the general public will be happy to discover that the festival has selectedThe Whaleas the movie that will kick off the event on its opening night....