Told backwards,Shimmer Lakeis the kind of crime drama that very much revels in keeping it’s audience in the dark. There is no hand holding here. No re-explaining things that the audience might miss. This film, from first time directorOren Uziel, is the kind of calling card that has been used to launch careers, like that of Quentin Tarantino. to describe this film, the plot must be kept deceptively simple. First of all, telling this story backwards only serves to underscore what we are seeing on screen....

War Machineis a biting satire about theU.S. war in Afghanistan. It’s a voyage into the absurd that encapsulates the insanity of never ending armed conflict. Adapted from the highly acclaimed novel, The Operators by Michael Hastings, War Machine is the tale of four star General Glenn McMahon. The character is based on General Stanley McChrystal, whose arrogance and hubris led to an epic downfall. Director/writer David Michod gets top marks for humor and stark realism....

It seems the 2020s are keen on reliving the past, proving that nothing is truly sacred anymore. A new report has revealed thatGremlinsandThe Goonieswill be the latest classic films from the 1980s to get the reboot treatment. Although both franchises have kept relatively quiet for the past few decades, Warner Bros. has seemingly decided to mine nostalgia once more. There have been murmurs of a sequel to both iconic franchises for a long time, but it seems they are finally closer to being made....

Since there is so little revealed aboutGame of Thronesbefore each season begins, each piece of footage is crucial to fans. Last month, the newGame of Thrones Season 7 trailerwas dissected to the point that a new fan theory emerged, claiming that the placement of certain characters could hint at one of their death’s in this highly-anticipated run. Earlier today, HBO released a new featurette with Michelle Clapton, where she explains her process as a costume designer....

ActressOlivia Munnis coming forward with how a studio tried to force her to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) following what she describes as a traumatic incident on a film set. Munn has had an interesting career in Hollywood, jumping between journalists and on-air personalities on shows likeAttack of the Show!andThe Daily Showto starring in projects likeThe Newsroom,Magic Mike, andX-Men: Apocalypse. She has also spoken out against anti-Asian harassment and assaults following the COVID-19 pandemic, used her platform to raise awareness on animal rights, and recently spoke publicly about herprivate battle with breast cancer....

The newParty Downis rounding out its cast. In development at Starz, the show will bring back several lead actors from the original cast members, including Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Jane Lynch, Martin Starr, Ryan Hansen, and Megan Mullaly. PerVariety, they’ve been joined by new cast membersJennifer Garner(Alias,Dallas Buyers Club),James Marsden(Sonic the Hedgehog,Westworld), Zoë Chao (Love Life,The Afterparty), and Tyrel Jackson Williams (Brockmire,Thunder Force) as series regulars. Garner plays Evie, a “successful producer of studio franchise movies, who, in the wake of a breakup, is reconsidering her life choices....

It’s official: David Arquette will play Dewey once again. Spyglass Media has confirmed that the actor will reprise his role inScream 5, the upcoming sequel that is expected to begin filming sometime this year, once it is safe to do so. This firmly confirms that the movie will not be a reboot, as it will be taking place within the continuity of the original series created by the late horror master Wes Craven....

China is in the process of getting their affairs back in order, and that means reopening many of the businesses that have been closed during this global crisis. It has been announced today that ShanghaiDisneylandwill officially reopen to the public starting next week. But parkgoers will have to follow a strict set of guidelines. These rules and regulations will also be in place when other Disney Parks start to reopen across the world, including Disneyland in Anaheim, California and Disney World in Florida....

Last week, producerSimon Kinbergconfirmed that the first trailer forX-Men: Apocalypsewill be attached to prints ofStar Wars: The Force Awakens, although it still isn’t known if the footage will be released online before then. Earlier today, directorBryan Singersent out a new photo from hisInstagrampage, offering a new look atJames McAvoy’s Professor X, while teasing that he has almost finished work on the trailer. The image features Professor X wearing the iconicCerebrohelmet, with an unidentified character standing behind him....

Spider-Man: No Way Homeshould have plenty of time for all the villainous variants and multiple Spider-Men should the latest reports on the movie’s runtime be accurate. According to a recent listing forSpider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker will be battling the likes of Doc Ock and Green Goblin for 150 minutes, giving the Marvel hero plenty of time to put things right again after unleashing the madness of the multiverse....

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been getting a lot more information aboutStranger Things Season 2, which has been confirmed to debut on Halloween this year. We have also learned that the Season 2 premiere actually taking place on Halloween in 1984 in the sleepy town of Hawkins, Indiana, while getting a look at the first photos. There are still plenty of mysteries left to be solved between now and Halloween, and it seems one of them may be solved, with the potential return ofMatthew Modine’s Dr....

The weight of fan expectation on a movie or series can more often than not lead to a lot of disappointment and division among audiences, and so it seems true ofThe Book of Boba Fett. As a fan-favorite character, the hype around returning bounty hunter getting his own series was something that sent a buzz throughout theStar Warsfan base, but of course, excessive hype doesn’t always mean that the final result will be loved by all....

Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Paramount Pictures, and AMC Theatres today announced thatTitanic, winner of 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director, will return to select theaters nationwide for an exclusive one-week engagement in Dolby Cinema at AMC. In celebration of the film’s 20-year anniversary, audiences across the U.S. can experience Paramount Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox’s Titanic in all Dolby Cinema at AMC locations, including 20 locations supporting 3D, beginning August 04, 2025....