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Since its premiere last month, HBO’sHouse of the Dragonhas drawn from the strength of the dragons and their silver-haired riders to soar to great heights and new records. The buzz on the first episode had yet to fully settle when the series was renewed for a second season by HBO. It was a move that was validated by the series premiere breaking the viewership record at HBO Max with10 million viewers on its first night– truly, all the dragons roared as one....

From the original classicThe ExorcisttoBlumhouse’s upcoming reboot of the same, the fascination with stories of possession and exorcism has not seemed to fade even though the overall template of these films tends to remain identical. Add to that a star likeRussell Croweand some budget, you end up getting a big-ticket horror film likeThe Pope’s Exorcist.After directingSylvester Stallonein his first superhero avatar inSamaritan,Julius Averyis back with another film with an A-lister steering the story....

Peaky Blindersis one of the few British shows that has become globally renowned, which becomes even more surprising when you consider the premise: a post-World War I Birmingham crime gang. However,Cillian Murphy’s stunning portrayal of Thomas Shelby, along with the rest of the fabulous cast, makes the series thoroughly watchable, whileSteven Knight’s writing paints a colorful world that both embraces its insanity and bleakness. If these attributes are what you still crave after bingeing all six seasons, another show will bewell worth watching while bringing unique qualities to the table....

Warning: Spoilers for Spider-Man: Homecoming are discussed in this intro and interview. WithSpider-Man: Homecomingnow playing around the world, it’s finally time to post my interview with producersKevin Feige and Amy Pascal. As most of you know,Spider-Man: Homecomingtakes place after the events ofCaptain America: Civil Warand features Peter Parker (Tom Holland) trying to adjust to life back in High School while trying to be more than just your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. The film starsJon Favreau, Zendaya,Jacob Batalon,Laura Harrier, Michael Keaton,Martin Starr,Bokeem Woodbine,Donald Glover,Hannibal Buress,Abraham Attah,Tony Revolori,Michael Barbieri, andAngourie Rice....

It is a sad day for all of Hollywood and us, asTMZreports thatThe WireandJohn WickstarLance Reddickhas passed away. Reddick’s death is as shocking as it is heartbreaking, to say the least. Per reports, it remains unclear what led to the actor’s death; however, law enforcement is speculating that Reddick died from natural causes. He was 60 years old. Reddick had recently been undergoing media rounds in an effort to promote the latest installment of the highly-anticipated action filmJohn Wick: Chapter 4, the franchise of which he has been a part of since its inception withJohn Wickin 2014....

Fall TV is well underway and there’s alreadytoo many exceptional new series, and that’s not even counting returning shows.Fleabag,Queen Sugar,Better Things,Atlanta, andOne Mississippiare all worthy of rabid fanbases, and we haven’t even pushed past September as of yet. In fact, what will likely garner the most attention doesn’t arrive until the very end of September, that being Netflix’s latest Marvel adaptation,Luke Cage. Having seen the first half or so of the series, I’ll simply say that you should most definitely believe the hype, but you can get another taste of what to expect via the new clip from the series that you can take a look at below....

Daniel Day-Lewis The crowned King of modern-day Method acting, the list of life-altering experimentsDaniel Day-Lewishas undergone in order to relate to his characters is as long as the list of characters themselves. The now-retired Irish actor caught pneumonia on the set ofMartin Scorsese’sGangs of New York; even between takes, Bill the Butcher wouldn’t have worn an insulated coat in the 19th century. Other examples of the actor’s adherence to the Method include not bathing for the entirety ofThe Crucible, spending nights locked in solitary confinement while shootingIn the Name of the Father, only eating food he could catch and kill himself inLast of the Mohicansand going around in a wheelchair, demanding to be spoon-fed forMy Left Foot....

Roald Dahl’s books are no stranger to adaptations, but they will be new when they come to Netflix. The streaming giant has announced that “Netflix is extending the Roald Dahl universe of stories for global family audiences with an exclusive new slate of original animated event series, based on the books from the acclaimed and award-winning author’s best-selling library, includingCharlie and the Chocolate Factory,Matilda,The BFG,The Twits, and many other beloved titles....

Netflix has released it’s monthly list of what is heading down the dusty trail and leaving the streaming service in March, alongside the list of what will be added to the streaming service in March. The most noticeable thing, right off the bat, is that seemingly all theTEDTalksprogramming will be leaving the service, which is admittedly a mild bummer. A much bigger bummer is the list of great narrative films that will be leaving service over the month, beginning withTanya Hamilton’sNight Catches Us, a stirring drama about ex-Black Panther Party members trying to make sense of life after the movement suffered major losses, featuring exemplary performances by Falcon himselfAnthony MackieandScandal’sKerry Washington, which leaves on March 3rd....

A host of newStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerimages have been revealed, offering a look at returning favorites and new faces alike. There’s Rey (Daisy Ridley) doing some lightsaber training, Poe (Oscar Isaac) commanding a squad that includes Finn (John Boyega) and Rose (Kelly Marie Tran), and a scarred-up Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) looking quite dashing. But we also get a first look at Oscar-nominated actorRichard E. Grant’s new character First Order Allegiant General Pryde, and another new look atNaomi Ackie’s new character Jannah, who appears to have a story linked with Finn....

Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for ‘Fellow Travelers’. The tempestuous, thoroughly complicated emotion that islovecan manifest itself in many ways. From bombastic displays of devotion to subtle affectations, an integral right of all relationships is that each partner can show the other just how deep their feelings are in whatever way is most genuine and healthiest for each. Yet inShowtime’sFellow Travelers, the romance between government workers Hawk (Matt Bomer) and Tim (Jonathan Bailey) showcases the terror of living during McCarthyism, a time when allLGBTQ+people were considered subversive to an “American Spirit” that used violent nationalism as an excuse to practice harmful bigotry on an institutional scale....

Get in loser, we’re pre-ordering the 4K UHD release ofMean Girlsto celebrate the original film’s 20-year anniversary. Mourn your youth if you must, for you have plenty of time beforethe title arrives on a single disc in fancy new packaging on April 30. The design for the packaging in question features aBurn Bookslipcase that fits snuggly over the Blu-ray plastic case. On the back of the pink-themed slipcase are some ruby-red lipstick prints, solidifying the secrecy ofthe film’s clique of Plastics....

China has one of the most successful and acclaimed film markets in the world, so it is deeply unfortunate that it is often a challenge for global viewers to gain access to their output. A crossover success is usually only possible if there is a seriously talented filmmaker involved, andZhang Yimouhad proven to be one of China’s most promising directors, as films likeHeroandHouse of Flying Daggerswere celebrated as some of the greatest achievements in modern action....