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‘Mister Organ’ Review: David Ferrier Bites Off More Than He Can Chew In Excellent New Doc [Fantastic Fest]

September 26, 2022 1:23 pm

When journalist and documentarian David Farrier grows restless, he must wish for the cosmos to deliver him a story in his niche: kooky, off-radar, and with a forbidding underbelly. And when David Farrier make...

‘Smile’ Final Trailer: “The Worst Smile You’ve Ever Seen” Hits Theaters On September 30

Ned Booth

September 26, 2022 12:34 pm

News, Trailers

In what looks like a blend of "It Follows," Blumhouse's "Truth Or Dare," and "The Grudge" movies, Paramount ushers in October's horror movie season with "Smile." The upcoming movie hits theaters this Friday, a...

‘The Last Of Us’ Trailer: Pedro Pascal Stars In New HBO Show Based On Acclaimed Video Game

Ned Booth

September 26, 2022 12:10 pm

News, Television, Trailers

Whether it's Netflix's "The Witcher" or Paramount+'s "Halo," it's safe to say there's a renaissance going on for videogame adaptations on TV and streaming. If two doesn't cut it, well, another one is on the w...

James Earl Jones Retires From Voicing Darth Vader, Didn’t Actually Record New Dialogue For ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’

Ned Booth

September 26, 2022 11:41 am

News, Television

In some ways, James Earl Jones' baritone voice is as iconic to Darth Vader as the Sith lord's helmet and red lightsaber. But now, after forty years, it's time for someone else to take over the role -- or at le...

‘Let The Right One In’ Review: Showtime’s Adaptation of Hit Novel & Film Lacks Bite

Brian Tallerico

September 26, 2022 10:58 am

News, Reviews, Television

John Ajvide Lindqvist’s 2004 novel “Let the Right One In” has already been adapted three times, first, and most successfully, as a wildly acclaimed Swedish film by Tomas Alfredson in 2008. The Hollywood machin...

‘The Year of the Dog’ Trailer: A Heartfelt Story Of Two Strays [Exclusive]

Jamie Rogers

September 26, 2022 10:22 am

News, Trailers

As a kid, actor/filmmaker Rob Grabow moved around Alaska, where dog sledding, mushing, and weight pulling— as well as the humans and dogs that participate in those activities—are vibrant elements of the commun...

‘Don’t Worry Darling’: KiKi Layne Says She’s “Still Thriving” Even Though Most Of Her Scenes Were Cut From Film

Ned Booth

September 26, 2022 9:55 am

News

After all the rumors and gossip, "Don't Worry Darling" opened in theaters this past weekend to faint praise and a modest box office. That's not surprising, given the mixed/poor reception the movie received at ...

‘Harry Potter’: Alan Rickman’s Journals Reveal Why Continued Playing Snape Despite Illness: “See It Through. It’s Your Story”

Ned Booth

September 26, 2022 9:19 am

News

Over the weekend, Variety (via The Guardian) offered a preview for Alan Rickman's "Madly Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman," a collection of excerpts from the late actor's handwritten journals, out next mont...

‘The Mother’ Teaser Trailer: Jennifer Lopez Stars In An Assassin Actioner For Director Niki Caro

Christopher Marc

September 24, 2022 4:20 pm

News, Trailers

Today is Tudum day: Netflix's annual flex where the streamer shows off the goods for upcoming films; new teasers, posters, trailers, first looks, announcements, and more. And much of the day was dedicated to i...

‘Extraction 2’: Netflix Teases A First Look At Chris Hemsworth’s Action Sequel

Christopher Marc

September 24, 2022 4:02 pm

News, Trailers

Today, Netflix promoted its massive slate of feature films and television series during their big event Tudum. The streamer showcased various clips, teasers, and behind-the-scenes footage for some of their ori...