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Super Bowl LIIIis this weekend, and while it is the pinnacle of the NFL and arguably all of American sports, to many viewers, it’s also a lot more. While one of the most discussed highlights of the NFL is typically the Halftime show, which will be headlined this year by Maroon 5, the commercials very rarely cease to entertain. Due to the amount of attention that theSuper Bowloften receives, many new movie trailers will often air during the commercial breaks, typically with never-before-seen clips from their respective movies....

Netflix recently releasedIron Fistseason 2 and, while you may have missed it, the new season contains a pretty blatantFantastic FourEaster egg. Blatant as it may be once it’s pointed out, the reference itself was reasonably subtle and not terribly heavy-handed, so nobody would blame you for not picking up on it. In any case, this is a pretty important reference that may come with certain implications. Warning: minor spoilers ahead forIron Fistseason 2....

Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees bury the hatchet in “More Than Burns”, their new music video spoofing Extreme’s classic 1991 ballad “More Than Words.” The last time we saw these two iconic slasher movie villains together, they were literally ripping each other apart in the closing scenes ofFreddy vs. Jason. Now, a normally-mute Jason is softly singing a ballad to his former nemesis as Freddy rocks the guitar using his clawed hand....

FX Networks' upcoming seriesShogunhas unleashed a spellbinding preview, captivating potential viewers with a glimpse into the adaptation of James Clavell’s lauded novel set in feudal Japan. The meticulously crafted trailer highlightsHiroyuki Sanada’s portrayal of Lord Yoshii Toranaga, promising a visual and narrative feast spread over a series of 10 episodes. The show is preparing to make a splash with its sophisticated production values when it arrives on screens in February 2024....

Helen Mirren may be starring in DC movieShazam! Fury of The Gods,but it is clear that she hadn’t gone through the same pep talk about spoilers as Marvel casts receive. Speaking toThe Associated Press,Mirren played it cool answering questions about her own character in the movie, but went on to reveal some details about co-star Rachel Zegler’s character which had previously been under wraps. We are still over a year from seeing the return of Zachary Levi’s hero in the sequel to 2019 hitShazam!...

Hillary Clinton is down in the polls with young voters as the election looms near. So what better way to get young eyes on her agenda then placing her where most 18-year-olds don’t go? OnBetween Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis! The show, which is purposely iconoclastic, has always been steered towards a more eloquent, older audience. Though, it’s probably one place we won’t see Donald Trump pop up any time soon....

Deadpool & Wolverinewill bringHugh Jackmanback to the role he seemed to have left behind in 2019’s Logan, but things could have been very different if the actor’s original Wolverine audition had been the end of the story. Although it is impossible to imagine anyone else taking on the role of Wolverine – something that is making recasting the role for future MCU appearances a bit of a nightmare – the actor’s initial audition seemed to be going nowhere other than sharing a meal with then-producer’s assistantKevin Feige....

With Netflix’s release ofHustle,starring Adam Sandleras a professional scout who takes his talents overseas in search of an unknown talent, they filled a void that the world didn’t even know was there: enjoyable and believable sports movies. With more athletes dipping their toes in the world of acting and entertainment, the possibilities for great cinema featuring some of the world’s most recognizable stars are a clear reality.Hustlesaw the opportunity and seized it by the throat, staking its claim as one of thebest basketball moviesof all time....

In Search of Tomorrow, the long-form documentary about ’80s sci-fi movies from CREATORVC, has recruited director Ivan Reitman (GhostbustersI & II), producer Gale Anne Hurd (The Terminator,Aliens), actor Peter Weller (Robocop,Buckaroo Banzai), and more talent for in-depth interviews looking back on the extensive, beloved era of genre film. Executive produced by Robin Block and written/directed by David Weiner (In Search of Darkness Parts I & II),In Search of Tomorrowfeatures over 75+ celebrity, artist, and expert interviews as it dives into all things science fiction in film....

James Cameronis something of a perfectionist when it comes to his movies, so his confession that there is an error in one of his most iconic scenes is surprising to say the least. Having become known for spending many yearsperfecting every frame of hisAvatarmovies, James Cameron has set his bar very high in terms of box office success. However, thanks to a featurette included in the new 4K Ultra HD release of the director’s Oscar-winningTitanic, Cameron confesses that the film’s memorable “I’m flying, Jack” scene ended up being slightly out of focus in the final cut of the movie....

The newly woke Logan Paul didn’t last very long. The YouTube star started the year off with some controversy after he posted a video of himself and a friend laughing at a dead body inJapan’s Suicide Forest. He quickly removed the video, but the damage had already been done and YouTube removed him from their top-tier advertising. Paul then decided to change his tune to help people and set out on a suicide awareness campaign with serious videos, but now YouTube has completely pulled advertising from his channel after he posted videos about Tide Pods and using a Taser on dead rats....

Of the several types of conflict in storytelling, ‘humanity vs. nature’ is both one of the most interesting and one of the most underutilized. Most of these stories devolve intobasic survival thrillersand dramas about someone or some group attempting to prevail against the harsh cruelties of nature. FromDersu UzalaandWalkaboutto127 HoursandThe Revenant, ‘humanity vs. nature’ conflicts can result in some astounding films. Sometimes, though, nature becomes more abstract, and it’s less about one lone person fighting the elements, and more about the vast, powerful mystery of nature consuming the smallness of humanity....

The recent Netflix release ofMadame Webhas achieved the predictable feat of receiving a wave of scathing reviews while leaping straight to the top of the streamer’s movie chart. Displacing theequally criticizedMother of the Bride, the Sony Spider-Man Universe movie is no stranger to being slapped around by viewers after securing a dismally low Rotten Tomatoes score during its theatrical run at the beginning of the year. TheDakota JohnsonandSydney Sweeney-starring superhero movie’s Netflix debut has revived the animosity shown towards the latest of Sony’s “Spider-Man without Spider-Man” movies....