21 Best Foreign Films of the 2000s, Ranked

Plenty of the best movies from the2000swere made ininternationallanguages other than English, with regions like Japan, France, Brazil, and Mexico providing film fans around the world with endless high-caliber titles. Some of the picks in the list’s upper echelons are regarded by pundits of the industry as some of the greatest films of the twenty-first century, andsometimes even of all time. And justifiably so. These plots run the gamut of genre, with success being reached each step of the way....

August 4, 2025 · 9 min · 1916 words · Douglas Rojas

Avengers 2 Quicksilver Is Very Different from X-Men

We’re rounding third base as we enter the climactic final act of Marvel’s promotional push forAvengers: Age of Ultron. Which means we’re going to be seeing a fireworks display of interviews, clips and more from this upcoming sequel. Today, we have word fromJoss Whedonabout his newest character Quicksilver, as played byAaron Taylor-Johnson. Talking with BUzzFeed from the set, he reveals that he was never ‘thrilled’ about 20th Century Fox also getting to use the character in last summer’sX-Men: Days of Future Past, which featuredEvan Petersin his breakout role....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Heather Turner

Batman Forever Schumacher Cut Rumored to Be 170 Minutes, Will It Go to HBO Max?

The entertainment world has been mourning the passing of director Joel Schumacher for a few weeks now, with many looking back at his exemplary body of work. For better or worse, one of the movies that Schumacher is best remembered for is 1995’sBatman Forever, and intriguingly, according to writer and podcaster Marc Bernardin, there exists out there somewhere in the cinematic ether a 170-minute director’s cut. “I have it on pretty good authority that there exists in the Warner Bros....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Valerie Williams

Black Panther Star Talks Marvel All-Stars and Wakanda Politics

Last week, Marvel debuted newBlack Panther photosin Entertainment Weekly, which gave us a better look at the title character and those around him in the unique nation of Wakanda. The site also spoke with star Chadwick Boseman, who teased how politics in Wakanda may not be too different than American politics, in certain respects. Here’s what the actor had to say. “Generally, there is unrest because there’s no leader on the throne....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Bryce Parker

Black Widow Gets a John Wick Inspired Fan Poster

A new fan-made poster for theBlack Widowmovie combines the world of Marvel with the gritty art ofJohn Wickand it looks like it could be a legit poster for the movie. TheBlack Widowmovie is currently in the very early stages of development according to reports that surfaced last week. Superhero newcomer Jac Schaeffer has been typed to pen the script with collaboration fromScarlett Johansson, and it has been rumored that they’ll be getting to work on the story as soon as next month....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Stephen Davis

Child's Play Remake Trailer Arrives, New Chucky Is Ready to Play

The first trailer for theChild’s Play Remakehas arrived. In the modern Hollywood landscape, seemingly nothing is sacred. Reboots are all the rage and, even though this franchise has been going strong for three decades, the time has finally come to (sort of) scrap what’s come before in favor of something new. So say goodbye to the Good Guys doll, horror lovers and welcome Buddi, the new murderous, interactive toy who will be terrorizing people on the big screen....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Ashley Duncan

Darth Vader Screen-Used Helmet Stolen from J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Offices

A screen-used Darth Vader helmet, along with otherStar Warsmemorabilia, was stolen from J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot offices in Santa Monica. 38-year old Frank Hebert (not to be confused with the iconicDuneauthor), was arrested early Monday morning when caught with the goods in a shopping cart. According to Santa Monica law enforcement, Bad Robot surveillance video shows Herbert on the premises and then leaving with his shopping cart filled to the brim....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · William Baker

Destroyer Review: Nicole Kidman Takes on the World

The moment you lay eyes on the raw, burning eyes of detective Erin Bell, played incredibly by Nicole Kidman,Destroyerimmediately takes hold. Playing like a long lost episode ofTrue Detective, this savage crime thriller follows Bell as she attempts to track down people from a past undercover assignment in hopes of finally finding personal peace.Æon Fluxdirector Karyn Kusama seems to occasionally forget the extraordinarily rare performance she’s being given by Kidman in the lead role, and so the film’s relatively straightforward story does have brief moments of hibernation....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 678 words · Christopher Tran

Director Danny Boyle Reveals Why He Really Left James Bond 25

Danny Boyle has finally opened up a bit about leavingJames Bond 25. The Oscar-winner behind such movies as28 Days LaterandSlumdog Millionairewas hired in May 2018 to helm the next entry in the long-running franchise, only to unceremoniously depart the project several months later. Now, Boyle has discussed his departure with a bit of depth, while avoiding getting into specifics about what went on behind the scenes. When news of his departure first broke, it was chalked up to frustratingly vague “creative differences....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · April Smith

Disney's Beauty and the Beast Trailer #2 Arrives Starring Emma Watson

Check out the new trailer for Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classicBeauty and the Beast. One of the mostbeloved talesever told, the film brings it to life in a stunning, cinematic event directed by Bill Condon. The film boasts an extraordinary ensemble cast that includes Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Audra McDonald,Ian McKellenand Emma Thompson. This morning, around 8:20am PT / 11:20am ET, stars Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, and director Bill Condon, will be answering questions in a Facebook Live on theBeauty and the Beast page....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Karen Weiss

Dragon Ball Z: The Anime That Shaped The Entire Millennial Generation

Dragon Ball Zis arguably the most prolific anime in the U.S. market.It has stood the test of time for more than 26 years, mass-producing toys, digital sets of its original Japanese Dub, and its even inspired two spinoffs,Dragon Ball GTandDragon Ball Super. Nevertheless, there is something unique toDragon Ball Zthat none of its continuation series, and even another anime, have been able to achieve: define an entire generation. Making its U....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1060 words · Donna Chang

Emily Deschanel's 7 Best Performances, Ranked

Emily Deschanelrose to fame with her role in the hit seriesBonesas Dr. Temperance Brennan, a role that she played from 2005 to 2017, opposite David Boreanaz’s Steeley Booth. Proving that talent clearly runs in the family, Deschanel is, in fact, the older sister ofactress Zooey Deschanel, who’s perhaps best known for her work inElf,500 Days of Summer, andNew Girl. AlthoughBonesis the show that Deschanel is best known for, the actress has enjoyed an otherwise successful career in film and TV, across many genres....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · Chad Ross

How the Independence Day Sequel Became a Massive Failure

Quick Links “We’ve always believed we weren’t alone. On July 4th, we’ll wish we were.” That was one of many incredible taglines for the 1996 sci-fi classicIndependence Day. Directed by Roland Emmerich, the film was a big-budget sci-fi blockbuster that looked to give the classic B-movie alien invasion flicks of the 1950s the big-budget treatment with state-of-the-art visual effects. At the start of 1996, it was on nobody’s radar, but it quickly became THE event movie of the year....

August 4, 2025 · 11 min · 2226 words · Christopher Gutierrez