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2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the iconic board gameClue, one of Hasbro’smost recognizable propertiesthroughout its existence. From fun nights with friends and family to the big screen withthe surprising 1985 hitstarringTim Curry,Madeline Kahn, andChristopher Lloyd, among others, the tabletop deduction game has delighted with its simple yet effective cases, asking players to find the who, the what, and the where of a murder. Countless versions of the classic formula have been introduced throughout the years, including editions based on popular shows likeWednesdayandScooby-Doo....

Three years afterStar Trek Into Darknesshit theaters,Star Trek Beyondhas finally arrived, withJustin LinreplacingJ.J. Abramsbehind the camera. For those who watched Lin’s work onTrue DetectiveSeason 2 probably are not exactly jumping for the chance to see what he’s got next but it must be said that Lin shows some real chops inStar Trek Beyond, which is easily his best film since his debut,Better Luck Tomorrow. The film brings backChris Pineas Captain James Tiberius Kirk, the leader of the crew of the Enterprise, one of the main ships used by Star Fleet in their exploration of the vast unknowns of space....

It’s not every day I get to take my work home with me, cook it, eat it, enjoy it, and then write about it to share the experience with you fine folks. But in the case of the new Insight Editions book, “The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Cookbook”, that’sexactlywhat I did! Initially, I wanted to tackle the tome’s 65 recipes over roughly a two-month period, but 9 out of 10 doctors recommended against it....

Everything new I hear aboutThe Batmanexcites me.Matt Reevesdirecting? Hell yeah, phenomenal director.Robert Pattinsonas the title role? Hell yeah, interesting actor.Colin Farrell,Jeffrey Wright,Zoë Kravitz,Paul Dano,Andy Serkis, andJohn Turturrorounding out the ensemble? Hell yeah, incredible performers. And now, thanks to some choice comments from cast memberPeter Sarsgaardat the 2020 TCAs (viaCinemablend), I have a brand spankin' new reason to be excited. Sarsgaard’s role has not been officially announced yet. But that didn’t stop him from sharing his inspiring experience filming, while ostensibly at the TCAs to talk about his upcoming CBS All Access seriesInterrogation....

Aviron Pictures has released the first trailer for its twisty crime thrillerThe Informer, which starsJoel Kinnamanas an ex-Special Forces agent jailed after a brutal fight to save his wife (Ana de Armas). He then becomes embroiled with the FBI in the hopes of early release, which leads him down a difficult path that puts him at odds with that agency, the Mob, and NYPD. The first trailer and synopsis certainly provide a complicated story of loyalty, as an increasing number of law enforcement agents and thugs are added to the equation....

It is likely that there are some who have prayed for times like this. After five years, theOne Chicagouniverse is coming together in all its might to put together a crossover event. The upcoming three-show mashup will see the coming together ofChicago Fire,Chicago PD, andChicago Med. The Windy City’s finest will come together on Wednesday, January 29, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET. Per the official synopsis, “When a gas explosion rocks a high-rise, Chicago’s first responders come out in force to rescue hundreds of civilians....

Back when the firstJack Reachermovie was first announced, I was in the crowd of skeptics who thought that castingTom Cruiseas the 6 ft. 5 in. former Major in the United States Army Military Police Corps from authorLee Child’s books was a misstep. Then I saw the film. Cruise’s energy and sheer force of will brought the character to life in a way that only movie magic could make believable. You have only to look at the scene of the street fight in which Cruise’s Reacher takes on multiple opponents with ease to say: That’s Jack Reacher....

All of us inherit weird ticks from our parents but an affinity for spontaneously turning into a red panda isn’t exactly one you’d call common. Pixar’s newest film,Turning Red, follows a 13-year-old girl named Meilin Lee (Rosalie Chiang) as she faces puberty’s newest challenge for her: the great red scare. And not the one you think. Meilin uncovers a secret ability that’s been passed down in her family, an ability that turns her into a giant red panda whenever her emotions flair up....

Reality is crumbling around the Hargreeves family in the official poster for Season 3 ofThe Umbrella Academy. The series follows a dysfunctional family of superheroes, growing bigger in Season 3 as they end up in an alternate timeline and meet a different superfamily, the Sparrows. The poster brings backTom Hopperas Luther,David Castañedaas Diego,Emmy Raver-Lampmanas Allison,Robert Sheehanas Klaus,Aidan Gallagheras Five,Elliot Pageas Viktor after their time-traveling adventure in Season 2. The poster also features Ben (Justin H....

A24 has released the first trailer for the neo-noir thrillerUnder the Silver Lake, the highly anticipated follow-up film fromIt Followswriter/directorDavid Robert Mitchell. This new film starsAndrew Garfieldas a disenchanted man who discovers a mysterious woman played byRiley Keough, only for her to completely vanish from his life. The man then embarks on a surreal quest to find her, following clues that lead him into the wild conspiracies of Los Angeles....

With the impending premier of HBO’s newWatchmenseries looming over us like the Doomsday Clock, it’s probably a good time to revisit the original story so you know what the hell is going on. The new series, fromLostshowrunnerDamon Lindelof, looks in part like HBO’s attempt to fill the violent intrigue and nudity void left byGame of Throneswith violent intrigue and superhero capes (and probably also nudity). Such is the burden of prestige television....

HBO has debuted the new list of movies and TV shows heading to the pay cable service in May 2020 (and what’s expiring) and this month brings one of last year’s biggest movies,Joker. The R-rated re-imagining of the iconic comic book character earnedJoaquin Phoenixa Best Actor statue last year, and he’s bringing his signature brand of chaos to HBO on May 16. Other new releases making their debut on HBO includeDownton Abbeyon May 9,The Art of Racing in the Rainon May 2, and last year’s delightful horror comedy breakoutReady or Not....

It’s widely known thatPixar includes a constant stream of Easter eggsin each one of their films. From thePizza Planet truck hidden in nearly every movieto sneaky hints for their upcoming projects, Pixar always creates several references to their other works, usually in small, subtle ways. Fans search for these Easter eggs and try to use them to connect otherwise unconnected films. On the surface, belovedPixarclassicsToy StoryandMonsters, Inc.have little in common, apart from the fact that both franchises feature a pair of unlikely friends who didn’t get along when they first met and have a habit of getting into trouble....