Why Venom Can Never Join the MCU

Sony may very well have been hoping thatVenom, which finally hit theaters last weekend, could eventually be folded, in some way or another, into theMarvel Cinematic Universe. There are a wide array of reasons for why that probably won’t ever happen, but the movie itself actually makes it so it can’t happen, thanks to one key scene. So unless they pull some sort of alternate universe nonsense, these Spider-Man spin-off movies are going to exist on their own terms....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Richard Hines

Will Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Be the Endgame of Marvel’s Phase 4?

Without even being released,Guardians of the Galaxy 3is already a complex film with a bittersweet ending. Last we saw our heroes, Thor seemed to be hitching a ride with them to God knows where in the galaxy. Actually, we haven’t even gotten to the beginning ofGuardians 3. Things remain to be seen as the superhero crew will still show up inThor: Love and ThunderandThe Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Specialahead of the main sequel’s release date in May 2023....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 943 words · Jeffrey Gonzales

'Love You to Death' ('A muerte') Trailer Makes You Fall in Love Again

Check out the trailer for ‘Love You to Death’ (‘A muerte’). The seven-episode series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ Wednesday, February 5 with the first two episodes, followed by a new episode every Wednesday through March 12.‘Love You to Death’ (‘A muerte’) tells the story of the cautious Raúl (Joan Amargós), who reconnects with free-spirited and newly pregnant Marta (Verónica Echegui) following his heart cancer diagnosis. They resume a friendship that began in childhood, and in a relationship brought together by fate, begin to test their beliefs about love....

July 25, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Nathan Martinez

'Nobu' Review: A Fascinating Portrayal of a Celebrity Chef

Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa transformed American palates in the late ’80s with his brilliant fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine. His business partnership withHollywood icon Robert De Niropropelled sushi to the forefront of fine dining, as a cuisine once derided in the West as “raw fish” became a celebrated delicacy and status symbol. Almost 40 years later,Nobuis now a global luxury brand valued at $1.3 billion dollars, with dozens of Michelin-starred restaurants and hotels around the world....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 1064 words · Lindsey Harrison

'Superman' Is the Superhero Movie the Genre Needed

The wait is over, andSupermanhas landed in theaters.James Gunn’s relaunch of the world’s most famous superhero and the start of the DCU arrive 25 years into the modern superhero genre of the 21st century, and it looks to be a promising start. The film has earned positive reviews from critics and audiences. It feels like the first time in nearly three decades that Superman feels like the world’s biggest superhero, as the brightly colored hero gets a film that comic fans have always dreamed of....

July 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1636 words · Alexandria Hall

'The Boys' Prequel 'Vought Rising' Adds New Cast Members as Filming Begins

The Boysfinished filming Season 5 earlier this summer, but Amazon is not slowing down anytime soon in expanding the raunchy superhero franchise. TitledVought Rising, the upcoming prequel will, you guessed it, showthe rise of the Vought Internationaland follow Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash as Soldier Boy and Stormfront, respectively. They won’t be alone, of course, as the series has added several new cast members that will joinThe Boysalums. Vought Risinghas cast Jorden Myrie (Bridgerton), Nicolò Pasetti (Industry), Ricky Staffieri (The Bear) and Brian J....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Elizabeth Wheeler

'The Last of Us' Season 2, Episode 5 Shows a New Side of Ellie

Spoilers Ahead for The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 5Season 2, Episode 5 ofThe Last of Usmay very well have been its most intense one thus far. Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Dina’s (Isabela Merced) second day in Seattle has further introduced the duo to the warring factions in the area, with the Seraphites and Washington Liberation Front each showing their ugliest sides to our main characters. Stalkers would have nearly killed the two characters before being saved by Jesse (Young Mazino), who traveled from Jackson to retrieve them....

July 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1168 words · Edward Thornton

10 Comedies That Get Funnier as the Movie Progresses

Some comedies are slow burners, while others start with a bang. However, most popular comedies get funnier as the plot thickens and twists revealmore impossible ways to be funny. It is incredibly important that these comedies be mindful of the pace of the unfolding events and do not end up being bloated. There are several examples of films that only get funnier and seem effortless in doing so. This entirely lies in thecomic timing between the actorsand how convincingly a story is able to shock and awe....

July 25, 2025 · 9 min · 1776 words · Ricardo Watkins

10 Evil Movie Villains Who Were Inspired by Real People

The old expression by Mark Twain, which states that truth is stranger than fiction, is certainly most applicable to consumable media because, more often than not, creators draw from reality to craft beautiful stories andcomplex characters. Not only do they serve the dramatic needs of a piece, but they also leave an indelible mark on the viewer. Several times, filmmakers have based their most memorable villains upon figures that existed in history....

July 25, 2025 · 10 min · 2127 words · Donald Wilson

13 Horror Movies Where a CGI Monster Kills the Momentum

We’ve all been there. You’re watching a pretty decenthorror movieone night. Hell, maybe it’s not even that good of a horror movie, but you’re along for the ride. Then it’s time for that moment where half the film’s budget is put to use with a CGI effect, and quite honestly, it just ruins the rest of it for you. It’s a laughable, un-rendered effect that looks like it belongs in a PlayStation 3 video game, and it completely strips you of your investment in the movie....

July 25, 2025 · 10 min · 1980 words · Jonathan Henry

7 Ryan Reynolds Movies That Flopped But Deserve a Second Chance

Ryan Reynolds, a charismatic and talented Canadian actor, has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on Hollywood with his wit, charm, andimpeccable comedic timing. While Reynolds has enjoyed several blockbuster successes (his work as Deadpool in the MCU), there have been a few films in his career that failed to resonate with audiences and critics alike. However, some of these underrated movies showcase Reynolds' versatility and deserve a second chance to be appreciated for their unique qualities....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Allison Newton

Ant-Man Star Corey Stoll Speaks About His MODOK Return and Hopes For The Future

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Corey Stollhas once again proven that unwritten Marvel Cinematic Universe rule that no character is beyond death in the MCU. Having seen his character of Darren Cross seemingly killed inAnt-Manby Scott Lang, who disrupts Cross’ Yellowjacket suit to a point it uncontrollably shrinks causing Cross to disappear from reality, his return as the MCU’s MODOK inAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniais one that even Stoll never saw coming....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Bethany Hill

Birth of the Dragon Trailer: Bruce Lee Vs. Wong Jack Man

Just days after the poster arrived for themartial artsbiopicBirth of the Dragon, the trailer has finally dropped. While this movie isn’t the first to addressBruce Lee’s legend, it is the only one to detail a legendary fight betweenBruce LeeandWong Jack Man, which helped defineBruce Leeand turn him into a legend. The film premiered last week at the Toronto International Film Festival, but a domestic release date has not been issued....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Erica Burns