Civil Wardepicts a terrifying scenario wherein the United States fractures into a second bloody armed conflict. Filmmaker Alex Garland’s near-future dystopian collapse of democratic ideals turns neighbors into brutal enemies with vicious realism. The premise of an authoritarian president’s refusal to leave office and allowing a peaceful transition of power is all too realistic given current affairs. The breakdown of social order that follows is a cinematic gut punch. Lee (Kirsten Dunst), a renowned war photographer, and Joel (Wagner Moura), her Reuters news partner, arrive to riots inthe streets of New York City....

Just seven months afterproductionbegan on the star-studdedCollateral Beauty, Warner Bros. has unveiled the first trailer for this drama, which could be an awards season contender this year. While it certainly could become an Oscar favorite, it also has the unfortunate task of opening on the same date as LucasFilm’s firstStar Warsspin off,Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Still, both of these movies are catered to two completely different audiences, so they both may end up faring quite well at the box office this holiday season....

The remote controlled flying witch is a must-have item for anyHalloween enthusiast. Otto Dieffenbach constructed the device and released a video that shows his work in action, which has led to a ton of inquiries about where to buy one. The video shows the witch flying through San Diego, cruising above the water and then through the skyline, passing over the moon for added spookiness. It’s amazing how realistic it looks as it navigates through the air, just begging to be invited to a Halloween party this year....

12 years beforeSam Raimidelighted superhero fans with his hugely successfulSpider-Mantrilogy,the horror-comedy mastertook his first crack at a superhero story withDarkman. Originally planned as an adaptation ofThe Shadow, Raimi was unable to secure the rights to the character and decided to make up his own. The film stars Liam Neeson as a scientist who is horribly disfigured in an attack by mobsters. When treatment for his injuries unexpectedly results in him obtaining super strength and mild insanity, the scientist sets out for revenge against the men who tried to kill him....

Netflix will soon debutThat ’90s Show, a follow-up toThat ’70s Showthat brings backKurtwood SmithandDebra Jo Ruppas Red and Kitty Forman. They’ll be in good company, as most of the original cast ofThat ’70s Showmake special appearances in the spinoff as well. Ahead of the premiere,the two spoke with Netflixfrom the makeup chair about returning to their roles and reuniting with several cast members ofThat ’70s Show. “It has been a gift....

Back in 1998, comic book legendStan Leeformed a startup company entitledStan LeeMedia, to manage a growing list of new characters that were being created. Shortly thereafter,Stan Leehimself cut ties with the company, before it went bankrupt in 2000. While that would normally be the end for a company like this, the defunctStan LeeMedia went ahead and sued Disney several times, starting in 2007, claiming they owned the rights to superhero characters created byStan Lee, such asSpider-Man....

It’s likely that audiences will, by the end of this year, only be talking about Cynthia Erivo’s turn as Elphaba inWicked: Part One— folks are already anticipating the upcoming adaptation of the iconic stage musical to bethe nextBarbie— but her performance inDriftdoesn’t deserve to get lost in the mix. Here, she paints a tender portrait of the weight of grief and the resilience of the human spirit, reminding us why, with only less than a dozen film credits to her name, she’s already a two-time Oscar nominee....

Read more about every movie coming to Hulu in July 2024 As summer is in full swing, many will be out enjoying activities, sports, get-togethers, or just lounging in the sun (maybe with a drink). Still, when the heat becomes too much, or maybe you want a down day, a movie on your favorite streaming service can be a nice little reprise from the busy summer heat. Thankfully, along with the addition of many new TV series – for steamyreality-TV fans,Too Hot to HandleSeason 6 drops, and drama fans will be getting hyped for moreCobra Kai–Netflixis offering a new batch of original movies....

Michelle Pfeiffer’s Janet Van Dyne characterhas finally shown up on the set ofAnt-Man and the Wasp. Janet Van Dyne was the first Wasp who got stuck in the Quantum Realm after shrinking down small enough to disable a Cold Era rocket in the 1980s. Van Dyne and Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), the originalAnt-Manwere working for Peggy Carter’s S.H.I.E.L.D. from what we saw in the firstAnt-Manmovie.Janet Van Dyne’s daughter, Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) will be wearing the Wasp costume in the upcoming sequel next to Paul Rudd’sAnt-Man....

WithAvengers: Infinity Warwinding down its box office run,Josh Brolinhas been promoting his new movieSicario: Day of the Soldado, where he gave some interesting details about how he took the role of Thanos. During an interview on Sirius XM, Brolin revealed he had never done a motion-capture performance before, but he was convinced to take the leap, in part, by watching his co-star Benedict Cumberbatch portray the dragon Smaug inThe Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, which showed him he could provide a nuanced performance that Thanos needed through the motion capture technology....

Robert Downey Jr. is ready for what comes next. The actor is eternally grateful for the opportunity that the Marvel Cinematic Universe gave him, but it’s time to move on. RDJ has never been shy about professing his love of the MCU and its fans over the years.Avengers: Endgamemarked the end of the road for Tony Stark, a role the actor has played since 2008’sIron Man, which kicked the whole MCU off and reignited Downey Jr....

Marvel Studios may have a finished script for aDark Avengersmovie, according to sources. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been hugely successful over the last decade, and part of that can be attributed to the studio’s attitude towards making a variety of different projects that doesn’t put the focus on one set of characters. We’ve seenAnt-Man,Black Panther, the traditional Avengers,Guardians of the Galaxy, and more all interact within a shared universe that has worked out brilliantly for Marvel Studios....

Isn’t It Romanticis striking similar shades to this year’s earlier Amy Schumer comedyI Feel Pretty, only it’s not garnering the same kind of controversy. Rebel Wilson stars in the movie as a young woman who has become disillusioned with love only to find herself trapped in a romantic comedy. Today, Warner Bros. has released the first trailer. Isn’t It Romanticlooks harmless enough, and is quick to call out its own gay stereotypes as part of the plot before anyone gets too riled up....