The British Film Institute Sight and Sound's 10 Best Movies of 2023

As we come to the end of another eventful year for the film industry, where theatrical releases have been plagued by SAG-AFTRA strikes and screenwriting labor disputes, in-all, it’s been a very prosperous 12 months. With the global phenomenon that was Barbenheimer raking in over $2 billion worldwide, as well as the likes ofSuper Mario Bros. Movie,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, andMission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One, bringing in a combined total of $2....

July 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1564 words · Hunter Wilson

The Flash Villain May Have Finally Been Revealed

There are still many mysteries surroundingThe Flash, one of which is the identity of the movie’s primary villain. Well, thanks to stunt performerShane Steyn, we now have more clues regarding this question, with an image of a t-shirt from theDCproduction further hinting that the villain will be the alternate version of Barry Allen. The image shows silhouettes of both Michael Keaton’s Batmanand Sasha Calle’s Supergirl, variant versions of characters who will feature in the alternate universe that Barry Allen lands in after attempting to mess with time....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Richard Hughes

The Spy Who Dumped Me Preview Careens Out in a Crazy Car Chase

Really funny comedies are hard to come by this summer, but Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon arrive to save the day this August inThe Spy Who Dumped Me. The pair are getting embroiled in a bit of old fashioned espionage, and it looks like we’re in for some laughs. Today, we get the payoff poster forThe Spy Who Dumped Me. It features both Mila Kunis and her partner in crime Kate McKinnon as they get ready for some action and excitement....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · James Cortez

The Starling Girl Review: Eliza Scanlen’s Commanding Performance Will Blow You Away

A note to Oscar voters: Please remember Eliza Scanlen’s remarkable portrayal of a 17-year-old girl coming to her own in a fundamentalist Christian community in rural Kentucky inThe Starling Girl.The film, which builds steadily before surprising you with its depth in its third act, gives Scanlen an ideal platform to showcase her exceptional talents. We’ve seen her before, of course. She’s generated plenty of buzz playing a rebellious young girl opposite Amy Adams inSharp Objectsand later, as Beth March, inGreta Gerwig’s wonderful turnas writer/director inLittle Women....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 872 words · Christine Norris

The Suicide Squad Targets Idris Elba to Replace Will Smith as Deadshot

It’s beginning to look like Idris Elba is going to be the actor to replace Will Smith in James Gunn’s upcomingThe Suicide Squad. It has been reported more than a few times that Gunn was going to focus on some characters that weren’t in the firstSuicide Squadmovie in 2016, so DC fans were not very shocked to see that Smith had exited. However, it looks like Deadshot was always going to be a part of Gunn’s story....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · April Stephens

The Walking Dead Could Continue Without Rick Grimes

Will we ever see a version ofThe Walking Deadwithout Rick Grimes in it? That’s certainly something that’s very hard to imagine, but it isn’t out of the realm of possibility. Not just speculatively, but right from the mouths of those who make those decisions. As we ramp up for The Walking Dead season 8, bothAndrew Lincoln, who plays Rick on the show, and creator Robert Kirkman say that, even though it would be difficult, the series could definitely carry on without its lead character in the future....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Jessica Pace

Who is Werewolf By Night?

As the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to get bigger and bigger, fans find themselves meeting increasingly obscure or overlooked characters within the company’s extensive back catalog. Even hardcore followers can be forgiven for not knowing every last hero or villain. When Disney+ announcedWerewolf by Night, many were likely very shocked. Portrayed in the special by highly talented Mexican actor Gael García Bernal (ofY tu mamátambién, Babel,andCocofame), Werewolf by Night is the name for two separate heroes with identical powers....

July 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1479 words · Holly Sparks

Wonka 2 Plans Teased by Director: 'It’s Definitely Something We’re Thinking About'

DirectorPaul Kingis “definitely thinking about” aWonkasequel, but will wait until the time and ideas are right. Speaking withComicbook.com, the filmmaker revealed the advice and approach that producer David Heyman employs, which is to wait and see what ideas might materialize and if they’re the right ones, rather than simply rushing outWonka 2as quickly as possible. “It’s definitely something we’re thinking about. One of the things I love most about David Heyman, my producer, is that he has made so many great movies that he doesn’t feel the pressure to just make a movie because it can be made....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Terri Perez

Xbox Series S Next-Gen Console Confirmed by Microsoft, How Much Does It Cost?

Microsoft has finally revealed and confirmed the Xbox Series S. The long-rumored next-gen console has been subject to multiple leaks and is arguably one of the worst-kept secrets in gaming. With that, the company opted to pull back the curtain and showcase the console, which will be released alongside its companion, theXbox Series X, later this year. Via the official Xbox Twitter account, the first image of the console was revealed, in addition to the price....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Jessica Larson

Yellowstone Star Addresses Possible Young Dutton Spin-Off

Taylor Sheridan’s hit western series,Yellowstone, has not only enthralled audiences with its gripping tales of the Dutton family but has also paved the way for an expanding universe of spinoffs. Among these, the potential for a series centered on a young John Dutton, portrayed byJosh Lucas, has sparked interest among fans. Lucas, known for his role as the younger version of the formidable John Dutton (played by Kevin Costner in the present timeline), has brought depth and complexity to the character through various flashbacks....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Renee Newman

'Gladiator 3' Would Actually Be a Good Idea

Spoiler Alert: Spoilers follow forGladiator II Quick Links As impossible as it is to believe,Gladiator IIis finally among us. For years, even as Ridley Scott insisted he had an idea, many balked at the notion of a sequel to the 2000 Best Picture winner, considering it tied things up perfectly. Yet early buzz indicates thatScott has mostly recaptured that magic, making a surprisingly worthy follow-up and an entertaining action flick in its own right....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Rebecca Johnson

10 Major Roles Scarlett Johansson Didn't Get or Turned Down

Scarlet Johanssonhas madesome incredible movies, in all kinds of genres and styles. She’s done the indie route withGhost WorldandLost in Translation, action films likeLucy, franchises like her role as Black Widow in the MCU, and unique artistic films likeUnder the SkinandHer.As with any actor in the industry, there are also many roads not taken. Opportunities for different roles that either she passed on or simply she didn’t get. Today we’re exploring those times when Johansson didn’t end up doing the movie....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1231 words · Katherine Brown PhD

Anne Frank Halloween Costume Ignites Outrage Amongst Jewish Community

IsAnne Frankan appropriate Halloween costume for your young child, be it a boy or girl? The Jewish community doesn’t believe so, and they’ve made their voice heard. We’re only a few weeks from Halloween and the clock is ticking to find theperfect costumeto wear for that Halloween party. We’ve seen a slew of costumes that people found to be offensive this year, including a “sexy” version of Eleven from the hit Netflix seriesStranger Things....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Natalie Roach