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‘Watchmen,’ ‘We’re Here,’ ‘Never Have I Ever’ Among Inspired Noms For 2020 TCA Awards

July 9, 2020 6:14 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News, Television

There are a little over three days left in Emmy nomination voting and the Television Critics Association (TCA) has given Television Academy members who haven't completed their ballots yet something to think ab...

Ruby Rose Praises New ‘Batwoman’ Star Javicia Leslie: “This Is Amazing!”

Charles Barfield

July 9, 2020 3:57 pm

News, Television

I feel bad for anyone that enjoys CW’s “Batwoman” and doesn’t pay attention to Hollywood news. Why? Well, since the first season finale this spring, the show has lost its lead actress, Ruby Rose, is planning t...

‘Scenes From A Marriage’: Oscar Isaac & Michelle Williams Star In An HBO Limited Series Remake Of Ingmar Bergman Classic TV Mini-Series

Rodrigo Perez

July 9, 2020 3:54 pm

News, Television

It’s interesting the talk of, “is it a series or is it a film?” that dominates film culture when a great filmmaker does something in the realm of television. David Lynch is really seen as a forerunner in the f...

‘Endless’ Trailer: Alexandra Shipp’s Dead Ghost Boyfriend Won’t Let Love Die

Edward Davis

July 9, 2020 3:18 pm

News, Trailers

Sometimes, even in tragic death, we can still love our beloved deceased ones, right? That's the premise of the upcoming, uhh, slightly strange, and heartfelt romantic drama, "Endless" that stars Alexandra Ship...

‘Quick Change’ At 30: No One Directed Bill Murray Quite Like Bill Murray

Jason Bailey

July 9, 2020 2:14 pm

Essays, News

The story goes that Bill Murray and screenwriter Howard Franklin developed their adaptation of Jay Cronley’s novel “Quick Change” – released in theaters thirty years ago this week – with Jonathan Demme in mind...

Cristin Milioti Talks ‘Palm Springs,’ Her Musical Background & More [The Fourth Wall Podcast]

Griffin Schiller

July 9, 2020 1:58 pm

Interviews, News, Podcasts

Cristin Milioti is the definition of an entertainer. She’s a musician, singer/songwriter, stage performer, Broadway star, and actress - and that’s just what we know. She won a Grammy and was nominated for a To...

‘David Makes Man’ Trailer: Coming Of Age Series Arrives On HBO Max From Co-Writer Of ‘Moonlight’

Charles Barfield

July 9, 2020 1:51 pm

News, Television, Trailers

Unfortunately, when it comes to the sheer number of scripted series on TV, there is no way to avoid the eventual drama that falls through the cracks. That appears to be the case with "David Makes Man," a drama...

Joel Schumacher’s “Darker,” 170-Minute Cut Of ‘Batman Forever’ Exists But Might Not Be Released

Charles Barfield

July 9, 2020 1:35 pm

News

Move over Snyder Cut, it’s time to discuss the Schumacher Cut! Namely, Joel Schumacher’s “darker” cut of “Batman Forever” that apparently exists even though no one knew about it until very recently. Accord...

Fantasia Fest’s Second Wave Lineup Includes Features From Bryan Bertino, Tsutomu Hanabusa & More

Charles Barfield

July 9, 2020 1:13 pm

Festivals, News

2020 has been a year of forced evolution for the film industry, thanks in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic. Theaters have shut down. Films have halted production. And film festivals have been canceled or go...

‘Relic’ Exclusive Clip: Here’s A Glimpse Into The Emotional Core Of Natalie Erika James’ Horror Feature

Charles Barfield

July 9, 2020 12:55 pm

News, Trailers, Video

If you polled film fans and asked what the best horror film of the last five years is, they’d likely say “Hereditary.” And though that film is incredibly creepy and unnerving, what elevates it above the rest i...

‘Out Stealing Horses’ Trailer: Stellan Skarsgård Reminisces About One Memorable Summer In New Drama

Andrew Hrip

July 9, 2020 12:38 pm

News, Trailers

Summer is special, especially in one’s years leading up to adulthood. School break aside, it’s the ideal time for growth and exploration. Lifeguarding at the neighborhood pool or cashiering at a grocery store ...

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Zendaya & John David Washington Filmed A Secret Movie During Quarantine With ‘Euphoria’ Creator

Charles Barfield

July 9, 2020 12:28 pm

News

Over the past several months, we’ve seen multiple reports about how Hollywood studios were anxiously trying to figure out how to shoot films and TV series under the new COVID-19 restrictions. Will there be cro...

Paolo Sorrentino To Direct ‘The Hand Of God’ For Netflix

Tyler Casalini

July 9, 2020 12:01 pm

News

Exactly twenty years ago, Italian writer-director Paolo Sorrentino shot his directorial debut “One Man Up” in his hometown of Naples. Just four years later, Sorrentino won the Oscar for Best Foreign-Language F...

Patty Jenkins Talks Amazon Olympics In ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ & Possible Animated Spin-Off Series

Tyler Casalini

July 9, 2020 11:51 am

News, Television

Although the character origins of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman were already introduced in Patty Jenkins’s 2017 film, there seems to be even more world-building backstory yet to be uncovered. In a recent conversati...

Emily Mortimer Gets Lost In The Horror Of ‘Relic’ [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

July 9, 2020 11:15 am

Awards Campaign, Festivals, Interviews, News

The Sundance Film Festival can be a strange beast. Having caught Natalie Erika James' directorial debut "Relic" before the festival began, I assumed it would prompt a ton of interest from mini-majors and strea...