The Best Movies Based on Documentaries, Ranked

Some of cinema’s most outstanding andeye-opening documentarieshave enlightened and inspired audiences with their thought-provoking perspectives. Oftentimes these pictures have captivated moviegoers so much that they receive the full Hollywood treatment and become a full-length feature film (or TV series, as inDispatches From Elsewhere), superbly bringing their original source material to the big screen. It’s not uncommon for the entertainment business to draw on already established and admired works for insight and direction, and documentaries have proven to be a convenient source of creativity....

July 24, 2025 · 8 min · 1517 words · Katelyn Moore

The Big Difference Between Star Wars 8 & The Force Awakens Directors?

Star Wars: Episode VIIIwill not bring peace to the galaxy. In fact, the battle will rage on even harder than it did inStar Wars: The Force Awakens. But according to starAdam Driver, who will reprise his role asBen Soloof theKnights of Ren, there is a more even keel to the proceedings this time around, which comes with all the extensive leg work having already been set up in the previous sequel....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 559 words · Erika Walker

The Boys Season 4 Posters Unveil Homelander and Billy Butcher Clash in a Political Showdown

The Boysstakes its claim on the cultural zeitgeist once again, brandishing new posters that herald the fourth season of the acclaimed Prime Video series. The return ofThe Boysarrives with seismic anticipation, following in the wake of the show’s progenitor, Eric Kripke, standing in solidarity with the WGA during their recent strike. With the industrial impasse drawing to a close last September, fans can now revel in the fresh promotional content, a well-timed salve for viewers reeling fromthe spin-offGen Vfinale....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Thomas Fischer

The Deeper Meaning Behind ‘Wallace & Gromit’ That You Might Have Missed

The great Roger Ebert once called Wallace and Gromit “arguably the two most delightful characters in the history of animation,” and who are we to argue with that? Ever since 1989, a Wensleydale cheese-loving inventor and his beloved dog have starred in four short films and two features, every one of these adventures utterly joyous. WithoutWallace and Gromit,the great Aardman Animationpossibly would’ve never been discovered outside the UK, and arguably stop-motion as a medium might not have ever gotten critical recognition....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 907 words · Joseph Rivera

The Official Star Wars Timeline Explained, Era by Era

Star Wars, more than 40 years after first introduced us to a galaxy far, far away, remains one of the most popular and beloved franchises on the planet. What started as a trilogy of movies has expanded into a multi-media behemoth, now controlled by Disney, thanks to its purchase of Lucasfilm in 2012. That behemoth has extended far beyond the events covered in the original trilogy, spanning hundreds, if not thousands of years....

July 24, 2025 · 8 min · 1628 words · Anne Mitchell

The Walking Dead Director Teases Jaw-Dropping Season 10 Finale

The Walking Deadseason 10 finale may be coming late, but when it does arrive, jaws are going to drop. This, according to Greg Nicotero, who serves as a producer on the show and directed the upcoming episode. As Nicotero tells it, a lot is going to happen that may make the wait well worth it for fans. AMC wasforced to delay the episodeas the post-production process hadn’t been completed before the shutdown that took place in mid-March....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Janet Owens

This Nicolas Cage Western With 32% on Rotten Tomatoes Is Worth Watching

Quick Links Billed asNicolas Cage’sfirst traditional western,The Old Way, which is now available to stream on Hulu, got a bad rap when it premiered in 2023. Currently sitting at 32% on Rotten Tomatoes,the critics called it"bland," “uncompelling,” “perfunctory,” and “a half-baked mistake.” But there’s a lot to love about this Western, and the 70% of fans who gave it a thumbs-up on Rotten Tomatoes have the right idea. Though this is a simplewestern with few surprises,The Old Wayhas its merits....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 909 words · Brenda Perry

Underage Man Gets Busted Using McLovin Fake ID and Seth Rogen Is Quite Proud

Seth Rogen loves that a 20-year old Iowa man was busted for using a McLovin fake ID. Christopher Mintz-Plasse played the character in 2007’sSuperbad. The McLovin fake ID is now a part of comedic history and pretty much everybody knows the infamous Hawaiian ID that turned a 13-year old character into a 26-year old in order to buy booze for teenagers. While McLovin was never arrested, the Iowa man did not receive the same treatment from police when he was found intoxicated in a bar....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Jessica Martin

'Non-Stop' Starring Liam Neeson Departs Netflix In January

If there’s one actor who is synonymous with the action genre, it’sLiam Neeson. He’s made a career out of playing no-nonsense heroes who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty, and are as skilled with their fists as they are with a phone call warning (if you know, you know).Fans of the actor will be disheartened to learn that one of his popular action thrillers,Non-Stop, is officially leaving Netflix on Jun 26, 2025....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Ann Sherman

20 Best Sibling Duos in Movies and TV Shows

Siblings are often each other’s first friends. As small children, they play with one another from dawn til dusk. As preteens, they begin to fight for their own independence. As teenagers, they finally find their own personalities and begin to settle into their own chosen friend groups. Then, as adults, brothers and sisters tend to become best friends again as they remember the unique bond only they share. Needless to say, siblings have a history filled with jokes, hardships, and stories between them....

July 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1311 words · Ashley Reyes

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Is Next for Director Bryan Singer

DirectorBryan Singeris currently in post-production onX-Men: Apocalypse, which is set for release on July 06, 2025, but the director seemingly found the time to put the finishing touches on his next project at the same time. The filmmaker celebrates his 50th birthday today, and to commemorate the occasion, he posted a newInstagramphoto that reveals his next movie is an adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic story20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Here’s whatBryan Singerhad to say in the caption of hisInstagramphoto, which reveals the title page for his latest script....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Jessica Webster

Anime Series With One Season You Can Binge in a Day

Animecomes in all shapes and sizes. A lot of experimental anime only lasts a few episodes, with a single season to its name. That said, plenty of these anime still proved to be cult classics, with some even being some of the most famous anime of all time. No matter what genre, whether it’s horror works, magical girl series, science-fiction thrillers,or slice-of-life stories, there’s going to be a binge-able show out there....

July 23, 2025 · 9 min · 1766 words · Kristen Frazier

Anyone But You Is the Latest Shakespeare Adaptation, and Most Fans Had No Idea

Anyone but Youis certainly a sleeper hit. Released towards the end of the holiday season, the movie looked like it would be crushed at the box office by high-profile films likeAquaman and the Lost Kingdom, family films likeMigrationandWonka, and big awards push films likeThe Iron ClawandThe Color Purple. Anyone but You opened on August 15, 2025, and over its opening weekend, grossed a minor $6.3 million and was number 4 at the box office....

July 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1306 words · James Perry