The 10 Worst Action Movies of All Time, According to Roger Ebert

Fast-paced, attention-grabbing, and structured chaos are key elements to succeeding in the action genre. For the passionate critic,Roger Ebert, the worst action films lack all three and more. Once a friend turned to foe,Dr. Image by Federico Napoli Lacking any sort of premise-driving excitement,Fantastic Fourfizzled out for every moviegoer. “You stare in disbelief as scenes flop and die. Two Secret Service agents combine their unique skills to thwart a diabolical plot by a vengeful Confederate scientist....

August 21, 2024 · 2 min · 347 words · Marcia Norman

We'll Never Get an Answer to Our Biggest 'House of the Dragon' Questions About Daemon

This both helps characterization and enriches the lore, but Daemon is often portrayed with the opposite approach. The Blacks have a major ally who has yet to appear in the show. House of the DragonSeason 2 is now available for streaming on Max in the U.S. Watch on Max Image by Jefferson Chacon The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R....

August 21, 2024 · 1 min · 99 words · Kevin Armstrong

What Happens to House Velaryon by the Time of ‘Game of Thrones’?

Summary House Velaryonis one of the key players inHouse of the Dragon. They are one of the wealthiest houses and have the greatest armada in Westeros. Still, they are an illustrious Valyrian house during the era of the Dance of the Dragons. Image via HBO What happened to “the old, the true, and the brave?” His six-year-old son, Monterys, then succeeds him as Lord of Driftmark. He later becomes Master of Ships and even starts working on expanding the Lannister armada in King’s Landing....

August 21, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Shaun Vazquez

10 Movies To Watch if You Like 'Alien: Romulus'

Butwhat other movies share enough similarities withRomulusto make them recommendablefor those who loved the film? Anderson Heavily inspired byAlien,Event Horizonis one ofthe most underrated sci-fi moviesof the ’90s. How did they know that? A man, THX 1138, and a woman, LUH 3417, rebel against this rigid society. One of the main themes ofAlien: Romulusis rebellion against an oppressive society. There are plenty of movies focused on asking what makes A.I....

August 20, 2024 · 2 min · 216 words · Jeremy Phillips

Fede Álvarez Reveals How ‘Alien: Romulus’s Ending Connects to His ‘Evil Dead’ Remake [Exclusive]

Summary Writer-directorFede Alvarezknows how to save the best for last. Audiences have been extremely responsive to that approach from what the director has seen so far too. He said: “It is something that is our natural tendency. Image via 20th Century Studios If you look atEvil Dead, it is exactly the same ending. An abomination rises from hell. It is actually similar. In Alien: Romulus, a crew of space explorers lands on a distant, uncharted planet, only to uncover a horrifying secret lurking beneath the surface....

August 20, 2024 · 1 min · 184 words · Lisa Miller

The 10 Best Gangster Movies of the 1980s, Ranked

Then, in the 1990s,Martin Scorsesemade boundary-pushing classics likeGoodfellasandCasino. Yeah, see, thats just the way its gonna be, see. NEXT:Movies From the 1990s That Are Perfect From Start to Finish Image via Golden Princess Amusement Image via Columbia Pictures Image via HandMade Films Image via Paramount Pictures Image via Miramax Image via Universal Pictures Image via Warner Bros.

August 20, 2024 · 1 min · 57 words · Heather Lucas

The 10 Best Mr. Burns Episodes in 'The Simpsons,' Ranked

As his life flashes before his eyes, the audience sees that he has been evil his entire life. That changes when Bart wrecks the old man’s yard. In response, a rejected Smithers schemes to get Homer fired. Image by Federico Napoli It’s a fun role reversal, where Smithers is clearly the meaner of the two. What she comes up with is a full-frontal nude on a dark purple background. Burns doesn’t look nice, strong, or handsome....

August 20, 2024 · 2 min · 382 words · Scott Barber

The ‘Outer Banks’ Creators’ Next Project Just Got a Major Update

What Else Has The Runarounds Cast Been In? The Runaroundsdoes not yet have an official release date, but filming is set to begin later this month. Image by Jefferson Chacon Outer Banks is a drama series following a group of teenagers in North Carolina’s Outer Banks as they uncover long-buried secrets and navigate complex relationships. Led by their charismatic leader John B, the friends pursue a fabled treasure that is intertwined with personal quests and familial mysteries....

August 20, 2024 · 1 min · 95 words · Deborah Villegas

This 'House of the Dragon' Stat Gives Us a Look Into Future Seasons

While practical,some feel that this is to the detriment of minor characters. Which Characters Can Expect To Have More Screen Time in ‘House of the Dragon’? When it comes to dragons, size matters. Image by Jefferson Chacon Seasons 1 and 2 ofHouse of the Dragonare both available to stream on Max in the U.S. WATCH ON MAX The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones....

August 20, 2024 · 1 min · 100 words · Sarah Perry

This Phase 4 Avenger Would Have Played a Major Role in ‘Avengers: Kang Dynasty’

Summary What has now become one of the most anticipatedMarvelprojects almost looked a lot different. A new report fromInversehas revealed new information aboutAvengers 5, formerly titledKang Dynastybut now re-titledDoomsday. It was unknown who was going to directAvengers 5until just a few weeks ago at San Diego Comic-Con. Image via Marvel Studios However, that wasn’t the biggest piece of news to come from Marvel’s Hall H panel. Avengers: Doomsdayis currently slated to release on May 1, 2026....

August 20, 2024 · 1 min · 92 words · Jessica Warren

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Needs To Include This Book Character

But, with the Blackwood leadership changing, she is sure to come soon. This conflict takes place betweenHouse Blackwood and House Bracken, ancient rivals who take opposing sides in the war. Though Samwell’s death is mentioned, Amos Bracken survives the battle, even appearing inthe Season 2 finale. Image by Jefferson Chacon That is particularly odd asshe is perhaps the most significant family member in the story. Fortunately,House of the Dragonhas time to correct this oversight....

August 20, 2024 · 1 min · 204 words · Julie Barnes

'Gunner' Review: Are We Sure Morgan Freeman Wasn’t Actually Kidnapped for This Action Movie?

What Is ‘Gunner’ About? Logothetis' genre vocabulary is repetitive and unrefined, cobbled together from stereotypes abused for decades. Gunneris an unsightly mess, no matter what filmmaking aspect you analyze. Image via Highland Film Group Green screen backgrounds implement abysmal color correction, failing to fool anyone with faked driving scenes. Everything feels like a prototype never developed past notebook sketches, but production went forward anyway. Dig real deep, and you might unearth a redeeming quality inGunner but it’s not worth the effort....

August 19, 2024 · 1 min · 163 words · Jay Chung

'The Office' Is Getting Another International Reboot

Summary The Australian adaptation ofThe Officewill enter Prime Video later this year. The show is simply titledThe Office Australia, and unlikethe original British comedyseries andU.S. adaptation,the mockumentary will contain eight episodes and feature its first female lead. Credit John Platt & Prime Video Starring in the series is Australian comedian,Felicity Ward, known for her role inThe Inbetweeners 2. She plays Hannah Howard, the Managing Director of Flinley Craddick - a packaging company in Australia....

August 19, 2024 · 1 min · 156 words · Michael Boone