Angelina Jolie has long been fascinated by the ways in which war impacts people’s lives and the generations beyond that. In her latest directorial feature, Without Blood, we follow a little girl named Nina whose family is ravaged by an…
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Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey are foundational works of Western literature, yet they are seldom adapted for the screen today. The Iliad was last made into a mainstream Hollywood blockbuster in 2004’s “Troy.” But you must go back to…
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The Big Picture In the Audible original series 'The Best Man's Ghostwriter,' the character of Nate helps write best man speeches, avoiding exes, inappropriateness, and downer vibes for great results. Glen Powell produces the fun Audible series with comedic inspiration…
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The lovely Michael Beach (The Rookie) spoke with MovieWeb about his two big releases within one week -- the major Netflix series The Perfect Couple, and the delightful indie dramedy, I'll Be Right There. Both have wonderful casts, who Beach…
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For the last few years, Kevin Smith has been fascinated by exploring his past. Nostalgia isn’t new for Smith, who has returned to his old favorite characters time and time again, and his films have always been filled with discussions…
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Emily Reeves was on the phone with her mom getting all the local gossip about her hometown of East Lansing, Michigan, when she first heard the story that would turn into her new podcast, Violence Week. “She told me that…
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Being a parent is no easy feat in and of itself, so stumbling to get it right is part of the process. There is no real way to determine whether someone is fit to raise a child, at least not…
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In life, we have to one day close the chapter on our childhood trauma. In horror, closing that chapter often means people dying along the way. This is the case in Brande Roderick’s horror flick, Wineville. Our tale opens in…
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TORONTO – Perhaps it’s the subject matter she has gravitated to or the glare of the global spotlight, but it is embarassing how little respect Angelina Jolie has received as a filmmaker. Three of her first four narrative films as…
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[Editor's note: The following contains major spoilers for Palm Royale.] The Big Picture The Apple TV+ series 'Palm Royale' captures the essence of 1960s high society with fierce competition and intriguing secrets. The 10-episode series features an incredible cast, resulting…
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At long last, Gary Dauberman‘s “Salem’s Lot” will reach audiences when it premieres on Max next month. But what took Warner Bros. so long to release it? The Stephen King adaptation from the “Annabelle” and “The Nun” director was shot…
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Alleged details from earlier versions of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness present a much less controversial role for Wanda Maximoff. After WandaVision, Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch became one of the most popular characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.…
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