The 20 Most Beloved Science Fiction Directors of All Time

Save for one or two films, perhaps, these directors provided audiences with the most well-known titlessci-fihas to offer. Space travel, time manipulation,futuristic settings, high-functioning pieces of technology — these are all common tropes within the cinematic genre at hand. And they’ve rendered their respective projects among the highest-rated and most popular movies of all time, with franchises likeStar Wars,Back to the Future, andPlanet of the Apesperfectly fitting the qualifications of science fiction....

June 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1413 words · Zachary Brown

The Acolyte Star Manny Jacinto Teases His Hopes for Season 2

The AcolytestarManny Jacintohas revealedhis hopes for a second season, with the actor responding positively to fan suggestions and “shipping” his character Qimir with Amandla Stenberg’s Osha. Jacinto’s role in theStar Warsseries proved toone of the biggest mysteries, with Qimir revealed to be a Sith master. Speaking withGQ, Jacinto said he has seen “fan art” depicting “something” going on between Osha and the Sith Stranger, and its certainly an element he would love to explore in a future series....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Donna Marquez

The Fifth Element is Returning to Theaters for its 25th Anniversary

It’s a big year for anniversaries. For fans of the odd and surreal,Fathom Eventsis bringing a cult favorite to theaters for you! 1997’sThe Fifth Elementis coming back to the big screen this June! Fathomdescribes the moviebelow. From its opening scenes in 1914 Egypt to its towering views of 23rd Century New York City, and its mind-expanding journey to the faraway world of Fhloston Paradise, “The Fifth Element” follows cab driver Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis) as he discovers that the fate of the world is contained within the mysterious Leeloo (Milla Jovovich), who literally drops from the sky and into his life....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Isaiah Romero

Thor 3 Wants Cate Blanchett, Is She Valkyrie?

Just hours after receiving aGolden Globenomination for her performance in the indie dramaCarol,Cate Blanchettmay be heading to theMarvelCinematic Universe.Varietyreports that the actress is in talks for one of the female lead roles in theMarvel Phase ThreeadventureThor: Ragnarok. No details were given about what character she will play, but, ironically, she was actually mentioned in a recent report, in regards to the caliber of actress the studio is seeking. Last month’s report revealed thatMarvelis seeking a “high-caliber actress” likeCate Blanchett, but that was for the villain role, not one of the female leads....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Richard Wilson

Tremors 7 Gets a New Title and Official Rating

Tremors 7has been given an official title, as well as a rating from the MPAA. The sequel in the long-running creature franchise, which will once again bring back Michael Gross as the gun-toting Burt Gummer, was originally going under the title of Tremors: Island Fury. The movie is in the can and is expected to arrive later this year in the fall. Now, we have word that the title has changed ahead of the release toTremors: Shrieker Island....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Gregory Martin

Why Shattered Glass Is One of the Best Journalism Movies Ever Made

Cinema and the field of journalism have a symbiotic relationship that is important for the growth of both industries. Ever since the earliest days of filmmaking, journalists have studied, criticized, and questioned the popularity of the cinematic art form. As a result, films have often depicted what journalism looks like in practice. There are many types of journalism movies; some are grounded biopics likeAll The President’s Men, some are lighthearted comedies likeHis Girl Friday,some are psychological thrillerslikeNightcrawler, and some are incredible works of nonfiction storytelling likeCitizenfour....

June 22, 2025 · 5 min · 973 words · Evan Greene

Why the Duplass Brothers Refused to Make a Marvel Movie

The Duplass brothers have joined the increasing number of talented filmmakers who have turned down a gig directing aMarvelmovie.Mark Duplassand Jay Duplass have been quite prolific in recent years, having produced a number movies such asCreep,Safety Not GuaranteedandJeff Who Lives at Homethrough their Duplass Brothers Productions banner, as well as writing and creating shows likeTogethernessandRoom 104for HBO. As writers, producers, directors and actors, the guys have proven themselves to be very capable....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Megan Stone

Wreck-It Ralph 2 Motion Poster Reveals Who Really Broke the Internet

InWreck-It Ralph 2, Ralph breaks the internet and we’ve got the poster to prove it. Disney has released a brand new motion poster, and still version of the motion poster, that teases the upcoming sequel to their 2012 animated hit. This time around, Ralph has his sights set a little higher in that, he’s actually going to break the internet. At least he doesn’t look to be too proud of what he’s done, based on the poster....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Ashley Mullins

X-Men Won't Join the MCU for a Long Time Confirms Marvel Boss

TheX-MenandFantastic Fourcan officially join the Marvel Cinematic Universe now that the Disney/Fox deal is done, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to happen anytime soon. While there are a great many things that came/will come as a result of Disney purchasing most of Fox, some good, some bad, one of the key elements for Marvel fans is that the rights to theX-MenandFantastic Fourwound up back in the hands of Marvel, since Disney also owns the comic book publisher....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · David Kim

Yeti: Terror of the Yukon Comes to Halloween Horror Nights Orlando

Today, Universal Orlando Resort revealedYeti: Terror of the Yukonas the next original content haunted house coming toHalloween Horror Nights 2019- the world’s premiere Halloween event. Spawned by the twisted minds behind Universal Orlando’sHalloween Horror Nights,Yeti: Terror of the Yukonwill transport guests to an isolated logging camp in a remote part of Canada that’s all but uninhabitable. As they venture through the camp, they will quickly discover they are not alone and now must flee from a tribe of Yeti, beasts as brutal as the winter....

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Charles Ross

Zendaya Teases a Much Bigger Role for Chani in Dune: Part 2

Denis Villeneuve’s remake of the Frank Herbert novelDunetook the same gamble that Andy Muschietti took with his remake of Stephen King’sIT,putting out a movie that only covered half of the long and winding story without a green light for the second part in place. While there are many who believe that it was a foregone conclusion thatDune: Part 2would be given the go ahead, it was officially confirmed after the first film managed a decent post-pandemic return at the box office, becoming the tenth highest grossing movie of the year at the time, and gained attention on HBO Max....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Evan Davis DDS

'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Star Freya Allen Will Play Marianne Faithfull in New Biopic

Yet another 20th centurymusicicon is having their life story told in a new biopic as ’60s pop star, Marianne Faithfull, will be the subject of a brand-new biopic by director Zaida Bergroth (Tove). As well as piling on to the increasingly popular musical biopic genre – 2024 saw the release ofA Complete Unknown,Bob Marley: One Love,Back to Black,Maria, andBetter Man– the new biopic also features some rising talent, as the stars ofKingdom of the Planet of the ApesandThose About to Dieare set to lead the new film....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Morgan Mccall

10 Best Liam Neeson Action Movies, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

With an overwhelming number of streaming options at our fingertips, the question ofwhat to watchhas never been more daunting. Not all movies are worth your time, and in an age of endless content churn, it helps to have a shortcut—an actor whose name alone signals quality, intensity, and an undeniable screen presence.Liam Neesonis one of those actors. Whether he’s leading a revenge thriller, commanding a historical epic, or voicing a tiny animated wizard inThe Lego Movie, Neeson consistently delivers performances that elevate any film he’s in....

June 21, 2025 · 13 min · 2563 words · Kim Leon