Searchlight Pictures In Mark Mylod’s 2022 horror comedy “The Menu,” Anya Taylor-Joy plays Margot, a young woman who is invited to a hugely expensive meal at one of the most exclusive restaurants on the planet. The restaurant is called Hawthorn, and one can only access it by … Read more
EuropaCorp Distribution Today, the streaming movie is a well-established phenomenon. A modern analogue of the dreaded direct-to-video film, streaming movies are epitomized by, say, a Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon romantic comedy that takes over Prime Video. Or perhaps Cameron Diaz’s first film in 11 years which, … Read more
The most pivotal storyline from Bendis’ run on “Daredevil” is “Out” (published in “Daredevil” issue #32-40, drawn by Alex Maleev). Minor criminal Sammy Silke (a friend of the Kingpin’s son, Richard Fisk) trades Daredevil’s secret identity to the FBI in a plea deal. The secret is then leaked to newspaper the Daily Globe, and thus … Read more
HBO With “The Last of Us” Season 2 on the horizon, the show’s head creatives have addressed one of the biggest complaints many fans already have: why isn’t Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) super-ripped? In the video game “The Last of Us Part II,” the character was someone who had … Read more
Warner Bros. Sophie Thatcher may not quite be a household name, at least not yet, anyway. For horror lovers of the world, however, she has quickly ascended the Hollywood ranks to become one of our modern go-to stars for high-profile genre fare. To that end, Thatcher is … Read more
Apple TV+ This article contains spoilers for the latest episode of “Severance.” “Severance” is one of the best TV shows of the past decade. It’s a brilliant satire about modern corporate life wrapped up in a compelling mystery. Though there have been many, many, many genre series … Read more
Toei Animation There are few TV shows with the kind of legacy and reputation of “Dragon Ball,” let alone shows that deserve that legacy. After all, for millions of people outside of Japan, “Dragon Ball” is essentially synonymous with the anime medium itself. For that matter, virtually every shonen action anime of the … Read more
United Artists What are the hallmarks of a best-selling Agatha Christie novel? Crisp, accessible prose and memorable characters culminate into classic murder mysteries that have stood the test of time. There’s also a sprinkling of clever sleight of hand, where subtle, essential clues are peppered right up … Read more
Focus Features Nicholas Hoult has been on a bit of a run of late. Having lost the role of Batman to fellow Brit Robert Pattinson in “The Batman,” the actor will soon play Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s upcoming “Superman” after having similarly lost the lead role … Read more
Static Media As strange as it is, moviegoers are fascinated by the assassin. Paid handsomely for their skills of stealth, marksmanship, martial arts, and general wanton violence, these contract killers have been the focus of some of the most thrilling and emotionally provocative films ever made. Maybe … Read more