'After Hours', 'The Watermelon Woman', and More Coming to Criterion in July

Summer is on the way, andThe Criterion Collectionis ready to take over those outdoor movie nights. Though still a couple of months away, the July 2023 batch of filmsjoining the collectionhave been announced. All titles will receive physicalBlu-ray editionsand special features. Image via Warner Bros. ExcludingThe Watermelon Woman, each film also gains a 4K restoration. Cheryl Dunye’s directorial debutThe Watermelon Womankicks off the releases on July 11. The following week, July 18, belongs toJean-Luc Godard’sBreathlessand the six-disc collection ofThe Ranown Westerns....

April 14, 2023 · 1 min · 163 words · Marisa Robinson

15 Dystopian TV Shows That Will Become Classics

Their main goal, however, is a family reunion and safety from the alien invaders. The series dystopian elements lie in the parallel universes the team encounters. Fans of the genre who havent seen this show might be pleasantly surprised if they give it a try. Image by Federico Napoli Image via AppleTV+ Image via USA Network Image via Netflix Image via AMC Image via Netflix Image via AMC Image via HBO...

April 14, 2023 · 1 min · 83 words · Alexis Smith

'Harry Potter' TV Series: Teaser, Plot Details, Creative Team, and Everything We Know So Far About the Max Reboot

Add in originalHarry Potterand franchise ownerJ.K. It’s time for these characters to shine! When Does the Harry Potter Reboot Series Come Out? What we do know is that the series will be released over a span of a decade. Is There a Trailer for the Harry Potter Reboot Series? Who Stars in the Harry Potter Reboot Series? Image via Warner Bros. Paapa Essieduis in negotiationsto play the iconic role of Severus Snape....

April 13, 2023 · 1 min · 150 words · Stephen Harrison

'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Season 5: Cast and Character Guide: Who's Returning for the Final Season?

Ladies and gentlemen, taking the stage for the last time is the cast ofThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Season 5 will premiere on April 14th, so some significant laughs are coming your way soon. Here’s who will be hitting the streets of New York in (60s) style. Image via Amazon Prime Video Real-life superstar Rachel Brosnahan brings the marvelous to Mrs. Maisel. She looks stunning in Midge’s array of colorful and well-tailored outfits....

April 12, 2023 · 2 min · 365 words · Susan Sanders

Thank God 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' Used Practical Effects

Stop waffling!). An instantly noticeable and buzzworthy standout among its many points of recommendation is the film’s use ofpractical effects. Heck, the tagline for directorRichard Donner’s1978Supermanfilm dared to boast “you’ll believe a man can fly.” My personal disinterest in hisAvatarfranchise aside,James Camerondoes nothing by halves. Etc., etc, etc. Reading over that list of trailblazers, what’s another trait those films share? Image via Universal Pictures They’re recognized by older audiences and film historians as classics, as iconic, as industry-evolvers....

April 11, 2023 · 2 min · 219 words · Nicholas Ford

The 10 Most Action-Packed Classic Westerns of All Time, Ranked

The shootouts and violence in 1967’sBonnie and Clydewalked so the shootouts and violence inThe Wild Bunchcould run. Corral, but it might be the most action-heavy of the lot. It’s that kind of movie. Image via Warner Bros. KEEP READING:Great Westerns That Are Over 3 Hours, Ranked by Runtime Image via Warner Bros. Image via TriStar Pictures Image via Buena Vista Pictures Image via CJ Entertainment Image via United Artists Image via United Artists...

April 10, 2023 · 1 min · 78 words · Brandi Morrow

10 Best Modern Takes on Classic Monster Horror Movies

Dracula, Frankenstein, the Invisible Man. Not only are these go-to Halloween costumes, but they are some of the cinema’s most frightening characters. And there are many more classic monster flicks that remain iconic. With new stories and new horror, these are a must-see for any monster fan. After being imprisoned for a millennium, something enormous rises deep within the Dovre mountain in Norway. One of the great takeaways from Troll is the namesake....

April 9, 2023 · 3 min · 452 words · Michael Thomas

7 Best New Movies on Amazon Prime Video in April 2023

Another month means another opportunity to check out a whole new group of streaming offerings onPrime Video. Looking for a classic coming-of-age sports drama? An animated adaptation of a beloved book? Image via Gramercy There is all that and more which we have a good feeling youre going to want to see. No, not American football, but what those outside most of the world will know as soccer. That is until one does not....

April 9, 2023 · 1 min · 148 words · Jeffrey Gaines

Why Is It So Hard To Watch 'How I Met Your Mother' Now?

Overdue, but well deserved. And now on to Ted. And then it was all gone. A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother. And if that wasn’t enough, Barney and Robin had divorced and separated. Fans to this day still hold bitterness at this ending, and rightfully so. How I Met Your Motheris available to stream on Hulu in the U....

April 9, 2023 · 1 min · 88 words · Katherine Burke

‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Gave Michelle Rodriguez a Chance To Show Her Softer Side

However, Rodriguez’s portrayal of Holga stretches beyondthe basic outline of what a Barbarian should be. Her primary conflicts that brought her to the film were the loss of her tribe and her former lover. Rodriguez is able to subvert all expectations about what Holga is supposed to be. Image via Paramount Pictures The displays of Holga’s softer side are made all the more impactful because of Rodriguez’s phenomenal acting. She remains consistent in her portrayal, never appearing out-of-character in these moments of softness....

April 8, 2023 · 1 min · 176 words · Johnny Williams

'Game of Thrones’ Spin-Offs Need to Leave Westeros

It’s time HBO does the same. While everyone loves to see our favorite blonde-haired incestuous dynasty reign fire from the sky,George R.R. What Spin-Offs Are Already In the Works? Image by Jefferson Chacon Alas, the series was officially canceled, andHouse of the Dragonwas greenlit on the very same day. Where Could Future Series Be Set? It would also allow HBO to keep following the Targaryens while still broadening their horizons in terms of setting....

April 7, 2023 · 1 min · 105 words · Richard Richardson

'Skeleton Crew': Daniels, Bryce Dallas Howard & More to Direct Star Wars Series

He is joined byDavid Lowery,Jake Schreier, Daniels, Bryce Dallas HowardandLee Isaac Chung. Daniels, meanwhile, are the most intriguing name on the list of directors. “This is a show that we’ve been working on for a really long time.” Image via A24/Allyson Riggs It’s the story of their journey home." Watts stated that, “It stars four kids, but it’s not just for kids.” The first piece of concept art showed four kids in silhouette against a giant spaceship....

April 7, 2023 · 1 min · 131 words · John Thompson

'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' Casts Ravi Cabot Conyers, Kyriana Kratter, More

It was announced at Star Wars Celebration Europe that mysterious newStar WarsseriesSkeleton Crewis filling out its ranks. They join the already-announced starJude Lawin the series fromSpider-Man: No Way HomedirectorJon Watts. It’s a story of 10-year-old kids from a tiny planet who get lost in theStar Warsgalaxy. Image via Disney Animation It’s the story of their journey home." He added that just because the series starred children did not necessarily mean it was just for children....

April 7, 2023 · 1 min · 128 words · Tonya Newman