10 Movies That Lose Their Appeal Once You Know the Twist

Sometimes,a twist is the best part of a feature film. Some movies areeven improved by their plot twists, making them better in the long run. However, there are also movie twists that don’t do much benefit to the feature. Custom Image by Zanda Rice However, the big twist connects this installment to the first movie,Batman Begins. It’s not bad, just underwhelming. The big revealturns the movie from a thrillerinto a full-blown, blood-sucking horror....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Erin Cruz

10 Movies To Watch if You Love ‘Twin Peaks’

Then, its third season, 2017sTwin Peaks: The Return, pretty much defies categorization. Even then, you might not understand it all in a literal sense, but you do feel it. 5’Mother!' Image via Showtime Though its narratively different toTwin Peaks, its not hard to imagine fans of one appreciating the other. NEXT:Every Bong Joon-ho Movie, Ranked by How Anti-Capitalist They Are Image via De Laurentiis Entertainment Group Image via Newmarket Films...

March 15, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · James Lewis

10 Sci-Fi Book Series That Are Perfect From Start to Finish

Few literary pleasures beata good sci-fi or fantasy book. The best science fiction fuels the imagination, challenging us to question the world around us. With this in mind,this list looks at some sci-fi series that are fantastic from beginning to end. Custom Image by Zanda Rice His journey takes him from the decaying city of Nessus to the far reaches of the world. Wolfe’s use of an unreliable first-person narrator (one of his trademarks) is also effective here....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · Scott Vaughn

8 Reasons Why You Should Watch 'The White Lotus'

After all, it’s impossible to think about the show without those eerie tones immediately coming to mind. Whether it is Season 1’s “Aloha! This, of course, underscores the consequences of economic privilege. Image via HBO Actors likeJennifer CoolidgeandMurrayBartlett,who earned well-deserved Emmys for their roles, have captivated audiences with their amazing portrayals. So far, each season begins with a flash-forward scene showing a tragic event involving death. This, of course, piques the viewer’s curiosity right away....

March 15, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Nicholas Hernandez

Ahead of Season 3, Funko Debuts New Fiery 'House of the Dragon' Pops

Over the last couple of years, one of the most talked-about shows has been HBOsHouse of the Dragon. TheGame of Thronesprequel series wrapped up its second season last summer and is currently in pre-production for Season 3. Since Season 2s fiery finale, fans have been given newphysical media editionsof the show andFunko Pops. Image by Zanda Rice This all as we wait for the Dance of the Dragons to truly begin....

March 15, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Valerie Miranda

Audiences Inject 'Novocaine' With its Opening Weekend CinemaScore

BothBlack BagandNovocaine, likeMickey 17,earned a B CinemaScore from opening day audiences. ButNovocaine’s positive reviews might come in handy. StarringJack Quaid, the movie was directed byDan BerkandRobert Olsen. Image via Paramount Pictures Quaid most recently starred in the horror-thrillerCompanion, which earned a slightly superior B+ CinemaScore. Also starringAmber Midthunder,Ray Nicholson,Betty GabrielandJacob Batalon,Novocaineis playing in theaters. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates. Jack Quaid stars as Nathan Caine, a bank executive with congenital insensitivity to pain....

March 15, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Jennifer Stevens

Before 'The Godfather,' Francis Ford Coppola Made This Devastating, Complex, R-Rated Drama With James Caan and Robert Duvall

Becoming a legendary filmmaker likeFrancis Ford Coppola, director ofThe Godfather, doesn’t occur overnight. Yes, Francis Ford Coppola really directed this. The Rain Peoplewas the first showcase of Coppola’s talents and style. Custom Image by Zanda Rice At times,The Rain Peoplewill feel lifeless and need some dramatic propulsion. After a climactic, fatalistic stand-off between Killer and Gordon, Coppola concludes the story without resolving anything. Your Rating Your comment has not been saved...

March 15, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Mario Becker

Before 'The White Lotus,' Carrie Coon Led This Haunting, Bingeable HBO Drama

Carrie Coonhas become one of Hollywood’s go-to actors for prestige projects in recent years. So, it’s no surprise thatMike Whitecast her in his latest season of HBO’sThe White Lotus. In fact, thatsobbing scene alone in Episode 1should earn her even more attention from Emmy voters. Image via HBO The author teamed up withDamon Lindelof(Lost,Watchmen) to bring his book to the screen. The story picks up three years after anapocalyptic event called the “Sudden Departure....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Mark Smith

Between Their Westerns, John Wayne and John Ford Made the Ultimate St. Patrick’s Day Movie — and You Can Watch It This Year for Free

What Is The Quiet Man About? This sparks a feud between them that is paid off in the films brilliant, hilarious ending. Your Rating Your comment has not been saved Cast Image by Zanda Rice

March 15, 2025 · 1 min · 35 words · Brian Howell

Bravo Needs To Start Putting More Stake Into Their Spin-Off Shows

There was barely an opportunity to press Joe on what he knew about this whole scheme. There really should have been some accountability. Taylor Ann Green has found love with Southern Hospitality’s TJ Dinch’s roommate Gaston Rojas. Image via BravoTV Image via Bravo

March 15, 2025 · 1 min · 43 words · Thomas Lee

Charlize Theron Doesn’t Need To Be a Bond Girl — She Already Played a Real-Life One in This Witty, Mostly Forgotten Biopic

Shes even lent her voice to a grumpy monkey inKubo and the Two Strings. Strangelove.His portrayal of a political insider from obscurity inBeing Therewas another remarkable performance that earned him another Academy nod. Even James Bond’s heart can break. Custom Image by Jefferson Chacon Theron’s Britt Ekland is Sellers' second wife after his divorce from Anne Howe, played byEmily Watson. Others arepop culture icons, like James Bond, whom Sellers parodied inCasino Royale....

March 15, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Austin Mills

Chris Pine, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Elizabeth Banks Teamed Up for This Charming Family Drama No One Talks About

If theres one thing Hollywood loves, its big, over-the-topfamily drama. The kind thats teeming with melodramatic fights, tearful reunions, and dramatic music lingering in the background. It goes without saying thatPeople Like Usisnt that kind of movie. Image by Nimesh Niyomal But it delivers a heartfelt story with well-acted drama that never crosses over into melodrama territory. At its core, the film hones in on the jot down of secrets that can change lives....

March 15, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Lorraine West

Christina Haack Claims Everyone Is "Doing Better" Without Her Ex's "Negative Energy"

She also shares a new insight to her family life sinceher split from Halland new reasons behind the split. Haack sat down with longtime friendCassie Zebischto discuss her marriage to Hall and how it broke down. Zebisch asked, “Do you feel like a weights been lifted off your shoulders? Image via HGTV Haack responded with, “Because Josh is gone? A 220-pound weight,” the mother of three said of her third husband....

March 15, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Angela Hale