https://www.cbr.com From new blockbusters to cult classics, read about your favorite movies on CBR! Mon, 16 Oct 2023 23:03:40 GMT en-US hourly 60 Four years after 2019's successful adaptation of the Stephen King horror classic Pet Sematary, Paramount+ takes audiences back to the cursed earth of Ludlow, Maine, with its prequel film Pet Sematary: Bloodlines. Directed and co-written by Lindsey Anderson Beer in her feature directorial debut, the prequel adapts a tale in King's original text of a young man rising from his grave in Ludlow's unholy ground as something more lethally sinister. It falls on a young Jud Crandall to save his hometown from the undead menace as the bloody history of Pet Sematary comes to horrifying light.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 23:03:40 GMT https://www.cbr.com/pet-sematary-bloodlines-lindsey-anderson-beer-interview/ To children, leprechauns have an innocent reputation of being the supernatural creature printed on the Lucky Charms cereal box. To director Mark Jones, leprechauns were a bit more devious. As the horror-comedy franchise Leprechaun makes its way to streaming on Hulu for its "Huluween" event this spooky season, Jones looks back on creating the Warwick Davis and Jennifer Aniston-led film that spawned seven movies.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:11:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/leprechaun-director-mark-jones-interview/ CBR has an exclusive clip to share from the imminent release of the animated crossover film Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part Two.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:41:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/justice-league-x-rwby-part-two-clip-exclusive/ After playing Mortal Kombat's wise-cracking martial arts superstar Johnny Cage in two previous animated movies, Joel McHale is back to reprise the role for an even bigger spotlight in Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match. Out on home video this October, Cage Match is set at the neon-lit pinnacle of '80s glitz and glamor as movie star Johnny Cage finds himself roped into the machinations of a sinister cult in the City of Angels. Realizing the adventure extends deep into Hollywood, Johnny has to discover his inner hero if he hopes to stay alive and save the day, with no stunt doubles to back him up.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:18:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mortal-kombat-legends-cage-match-joel-mchale-interview/ The director of The Hunger Games films recently discussed the one regret he had for the last movies.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:01:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hunger-games-mockingjay-director-regret-reveal/ X-Men star Patrick Stewart recently revealed in his new autobiography, Making It So: A Memoir, that he had no clue who Charles Xavier/Professor X was when he was first asked to play the X-Men leader back in 1997.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:56:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/patrick-stewart-memoir-x-men-charles-xavier-meeting/ During the iconic opening moments of Star Wars: A New Hope, Darth Vader has a tense confrontation with Princess Leia, an adversary who, unbeknownst to him, is actually his daughter. Despite participating in Leia's interrogation, the Sith Lord doesn't uncover his familial connection with the rebellious royal. In contrast, Vader sensed his connection to Luke Skywalker almost immediately. How did Vader detect his relationship with one of his offspring but not the other? The short answer is that creator George Lucas had no idea Leia would end up becoming Darth Vader's daughter until after A New Hope.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:40:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-darth-vader-sense-leia-daughter/ Another B-movie with big ambitions, The Puppetman contains an intriguing premise, but its half-baked execution erases most of the film's potential. The Puppetman takes inspiration from Nightmare on Elm Street and Final Destination but fails to make its own mark as a memorable addition to the horror genre. The film is confusing, and there is a wasted opportunity to establish an exciting new villain. With a title like The Puppetman, fans might think that the film would be a fun, cheesy time, but this movie is convoluted and dull, and it never manages to lean into its campy premise.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:35:08 GMT https://www.cbr.com/puppetman-review/ First love, second chances, or enemies who become lovers -- romance movies always find a way to make audiences feel butterflies with diverse love stories. Compelling romantic entanglements are essential in this genre, but mesmerizing love interests are central to creating a romance movie that will be remembered for decades.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:31:29 GMT https://www.cbr.com/iconic-romance-movie-love-interests/ A new docuseries that follows the real-life pilots-in-training that inspired the original Top Gun story is now in the works for National Geographic.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:30:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/top-gun-the-next-generation-docuseries-announced/ Following the recent success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the original feature film based on the video game duo is getting re-released in 4K.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:55:59 GMT https://www.cbr.com/super-mario-bros-movie-4k-collection-revealed/ The horror genre is able to be paired up with a wide variety of other film genres to create a movie that is more welcoming to a wider audience. Comedy and science fiction have proven to be quite compatible with horror, but another genre that has found success using horror elements is musicals. Broadway adaptations like Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Little Shop of Horrors along with other original horror movie musicals like Phantom of the Paradise have made their sinister stories told through songs accessible, and there are a few underrated movies that both horror and musical fans should add to their lists.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:31:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/horror-musicals-underrated/ In honor of The Walt Disney Company's 100th anniversary, Once Upon a Studio directors Dan Abraham and Trent Correy brainstormed a simple, but effective story to help celebrate Disney's entire animated legacy.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:08:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/once-upon-a-studio-directors-reveal-how-they-came-up-with-the-idea-for-disneys-centennial-special/ For the briefest of moments, the Star Wars galaxy came perilously close to annihilation by the Dark Side, but not by Emperor Palpatine or even Darth Vader. No, this cataclysm would have come at the hands of someone even more powerful and unexpected: Yoda.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:40:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/yoda-turn-dark-side-became-most-powerful-sith-lord-star-wars/ For the vast majority of the time, a horror film's success depends upon the quality of its score. A phenomenal horror score builds tension, adds layers to the narrative's suspense, and often evokes more fear than the imagery itself.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:30:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/greatest-horror-movie-original-scores-ranked/ Sam Neill of Jurassic Park fame has revealed that despite failed chemotherapy and short-lived remission of blood cancer, he will not be retiring from his acting career.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:30:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/sam-neill-on-retirement-cancer-battle/ The Kingsman series director Matthew Vaughn revealed some details for The King's Man 2.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:21:01 GMT https://www.cbr.com/matthew-vaughn-kings-man-2-title-plot/ Oct. 16, 2023 is a very sad day for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as it's the day Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff passes away.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:10:29 GMT https://www.cbr.com/natasha-romanoff-mourned-marvel-fans/ The character of Spider-Man has long been a behemoth of the comic book industry. Eventually, this reach extended to film, television, and gaming. Now, Spider-Man is, without a doubt, one of the most influential and beloved fictional characters in the entire world. In the past decade, Spidey fans have been treated to two masterfully made animated films, a legendary video game adaptation, and countless comic book adventures – some better than others. But among the most successful of Spider-Man's appearances in the last several years was his introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Tom Holland taking up the mantle and becoming a new fan-favorite.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:41:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-new-spider-man-trilogy-possibilities/ Haunted Mansion director Justin Simien recently discussed the disappointing critical reception to the film.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:23:46 GMT https://www.cbr.com/haunted-mansion-director-negative-reviews/ Knives Out 3 recently received an update from its writer/director Rian Johnson.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:23:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/knives-out-3-rian-johnson-update/ A24 has recently released the trailer for The Iron Claw, placing the legendary pro wrestling family – the Von Erichs – back in the spotlight. The Von Erichs were one of the most prominent and popular pro wrestling families of the 1980s due largely to the charismatic Von Erich brothers – David, Kerry, Mike, and Kevin. Over the years, they mixed it up with guys like Ric Flair, Jerry Lawler, the Fabulous Freebirds, and many more. Most wrestlers who made a name for themselves by the 1990s had made an appearance in World Class Championship Wrestling, the Von Erichs' home promotion – owned and operated by their father, Fritz Von Erich.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:41:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/true-story-von-erich-family-a24-the-iron-claw/ Christopher Nolan's epic biographical thriller, Oppenheimer, continues to gather box office momentum amid its charge to reach the $1 billion mark nearly three months following its premiere.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:27:44 GMT https://www.cbr.com/oppenheimer-nears-major-milestone/ Joanna Robinson, author of the new Marvel book MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios, recently shared that Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige intends to reboot the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the upcoming movie, Avengers: Secret Wars.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:26:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/kevin-feige-mcu-reboot-mcu-avengers-secret-wars/ Horror is one of the most iconic genres because there’s a film for every type of fan. It can blend other genres like comedy and drama, leaving room for a compelling scare. Fans can find something for almost everyone to get satisfying thrills among horror's different subgenres.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:23:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-horror-movies-of-all-time/ The world is in an era with no shortage of movies to watch. Whether watching solo, with friends, or with a partner, there's something worth watching for every occasion, and plenty of streaming services offer immediate satisfaction. For those who like to view things with the entire family, there's an abundance of movies that have come out recently that are sure to win the hearts of everyone, from the kids to the parents, and possibly even the pets.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:45:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-kids-family-movies/ US viewership numbers for the Ahsoka finale have been revealed.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:28:50 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-finale-viewership-mandalorian-andor-comparison/ From Metropolis to Avengers: Age of Ultron, robots are such a staple of movie-going that it's easy to forget they haven't always been around. The idea of automated machines doing work for us has existed for as long as civilization, but it wasn't until 1920 that Czech playwright Karel Čapek coined the word "robot" to describe a humanoid machine in a play called R.U.R.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:06:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-robot-movies-ranked/ The writers of the 2009 Friday the 13th reboot film recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a grisly kill scene from the script for the film's sequel, which never even began production.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:04:51 GMT https://www.cbr.com/friday-the-13th-reboot-brutal-kill-unmade-sequel/ Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour movie has become the highest-grossing concert film of all time.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:10:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/taylor-swift-eras-tour-movie-highest-grossing-concert-film-history/ Markiplier has released a teaser trailer for his adaptation of the 2022 video game Iron Lung.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:56:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/iron-lung-film-markiplier-trailer/ Robin Williams' Genie from Aladdin returns in Once Upon a Studio, a new short film celebrating Disney's 100th anniversary, and the story behind the special appearance has been revealed.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:26:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/robin-williams-once-upon-a-studio-story/ A mysterious visitor stalks a young woman in the first-ever clip from Lionsgate's upcoming The Strangers reboot.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 22:52:52 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-strangers-chapter-1-reboot-film-clip/ Batgirl co-director Bilall Fallah was forthcoming about his past disappointments but also future hopes related to the now-canceled film.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 21:00:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batgirl-director-canceled-film-dcu-future-release/ New character posters have been released for The Marvels.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:34:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-marvels-character-posters/ Yoda still stands as one of the most powerful characters in Star Wars, yet even he couldn't defeat Palpatine. After their battle in Revenge of the Sith, Yoda felt beaten and fled into exile on Dagobah, where he hid away for 19 years. However, despite his painful loss against Darth Sidious, hiding for nearly two decades can be viewed as a cowardly move. So, why did Yoda go into exile?

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 18:40:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/yoda-gave-up-palpatine-fight-star-wars/ The 2000s were all about recovering from Y2K, wearing low-rise jeans and cargo pants, and listening to mixed CDs, though those eventually got loaded onto the new iPod. On television, reality TV got its beginning with the premiere of Survivor on May 31, 2000, and film franchises like Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and Pirates of the Caribbean ruled the box office.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 18:30:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/15-2000s-movies-to-watch/ The Five Nights at Freddy's character Foxy apparently caught fire on set.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 17:54:46 GMT https://www.cbr.com/fnaf-animatronic-caught-fire-on-set/ The Final Girl trope has been around since the slasher films of the 1970s, with the official term being coined by Carol J. Clover in her 1992 book Men, Women, and Chainsaws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film. It has been used to describe the sole surviving female character at the end of a horror movie. The names Laurie Strode (Halloween), Nancy Thompson (A Nightmare on Elm Street), and Sidney Prescott (Scream) are all iconic to the horror genre and are just some of the many women who have either escaped from or defeated the movie's main villain. This begs the question, "what about the Final Boys?"

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 17:30:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-final-boys-horror/ Argylle director Matthew Vaughn has explained his exit from X-Men: The Last Stand, which he attributed to the treatment of star Halle Berry.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:42:40 GMT https://www.cbr.com/matthew-vaughn-x-men-the-last-stand-halle-berry/ The Flash adapts one of the most iconic storylines for its title character ever published, with Flashpoint a more than obvious inspiration. The movie is merely a loose adaptation of Flashpoint, changing certain elements and leaving out others. Strangely enough, one of the main missing components is the presence of Barry Allen's arch-rival.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:40:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-no-reverse-flash-dcu/ The Halloween franchise started out as a seemingly normal slasher series. Eventually, however, these classic horror movies took on a more supernatural direction. This resulted in a somewhat controversial storyline that was spread across three movies: the Curse of Thorn.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:40:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/halloween-why-jamie-became-a-killer/ When it comes to slasher villains like Jason Vorhees or Michael Myers, what precedes their reputation is the mask they wear on their faces. While the hockey mask and white cast of William Shatner's face are indeed iconic, most would not consider them to be all that creepy, at least when they are not on the face of their respective owners. In fact, the horror genre is home to many a masked villain, some wearing masks that are far creepier than the likes of Ghostface and Hannibal Lecter.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:30:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/creepiest-horror-movie-masks/ After 32 films, Kevin Feige suggests that the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has barely gotten started.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:15:39 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-kevin-feige-mcu-barely-scratched-surface/ Almost every film in the Star Wars saga underwent heavy changes between the first draft of its script and its final theatrical cut -- and sometimes, the changes continued even beyond that. Plot points were revised, subplots were cut, names were changed, and characters were added or removed. When George Lucas began work on Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, much of the film's story had been predetermined. It had to establish the beginnings of the Clone Wars, Anakin and Padmé's romance, and plant the seeds for the emergence of the Empire in Episode III. However, not everything was set in stone from the film's first draft.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:41:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/george-lucas-typo-created-sifo-dyas-star-wars/ The Star Wars universe was riddled with cleverly crafted characters that stood out through their individualistic abilities and traits. With his various Jedi, Sith and outlaws, George Lucas did his absolute best in creating a unique and timeless experience for every Star Wars fans. With new Star Wars series such as Ahsoka and Tales of the Jedi being released, Star Wars continued to expand its huge galaxy.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:30:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-iconic-catchphrase/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe is known for its epic, sprawling stories. What started as a movie franchise has since spread across television shows and even holiday specials, which can pick up the story threads of numerous other projects. Given how much material there is, it can be difficult to keep up with all the new MCU projects being released. With another movie, The Marvels, on the way, fans will surely want to catch up with its characters' journeys before they head to theaters.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:50:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-movies-shows-watch-before-the-marvels/ In The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Gandalf was last seen plunging into the darkest pits of Moria along with the Balrog. However, The Two Towers revealed that Gandalf did not fall to his death but instead battled with the Balrog to his last breath. Despite his triumph over Morgoth's ancient minion, Gandalf the Grey passed from Middle-earth and returned even more powerful as Gandalf the White. However, fans still wonder how it was possible for anyone to return after death, let alone who had the power to send Gandalf back to the mortal realm. More importantly, why did this mysterious individual or individuals allow this to happen?

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:40:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/gandalf-resurrection-explained-lord-of-rings/ The Saw franchise would have had an easier time maintaining a consistent story, if its main antagonist John Kramer had not been killed off so prematurely.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:32:49 GMT https://www.cbr.com/saw-x-director-jigsaw-death/ The original Matrix trilogy was a landmark in the world of science fiction cinema. The movies asked deep, thoughtful questions about the nature of reality and people's perception of it, the dangers of runaway technology, and human destiny. These movies aren't just sci-fi musings, though -- they're also packed with action, and heroes like Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus will fight back against mechanical tyranny with fists, bullets and much more.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:30:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-matrix-strongest-fighters-ranked/ The King of the Seven Seas and his archenemy battle in a TV spot for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:16:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-black-manta-promo/ Folk horror is a subgenre focusing on pagan practices, traditional spiritual beliefs, and isolated settings to deliver a tone of fear and dread. While supernatural entities may be involved, most folk horror movies focus on human evils and how faith and fear can engender acts of absolute evil. The genre more or less began with literary works like Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery," and hit critical mass with British horror films such as The Blood on Satan's Claw and the original version of The Wicker Man.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:30:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-folk-horror-films-of-the-past-decade/ Movies encompass the length and breadth of the human experience, making any Best Of list hopelessly subjective. Comparing, say, The Silence of the Lambs to Fantasia to determine which one is "better" actively insults both movies. Similarly, scholarly lists -- like the British Film Institute's once-a-decade model which sets the pace on this front -- tend to overlook "base" genres like horror and comedy, which often prove more influential. And if a reader isn't already inclined to seek out arthouse fare like The 400 Blows or The Passion of Joan of Arc, their inclusion in a given list means very little.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:05:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-movies-all-time-ranked/ Aliens are a popular trope in movies, influencing pop culture in iconic franchises like Star Wars and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Though the various creatures from outer space are common in horror and sci-fi, they are also represented in some influential comedies and animated movies.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:30:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/weirdest-aliens-in-movies-ranked/ The wait for the third Kick-Ass movie is approaching its end, according to director Matthew Vaughn.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 23:53:02 GMT https://www.cbr.com/kick-ass-reboot-update-nycc/ With Luke, Obi-Wan, and Yoda being the only Jedi of the Star Wars original trilogy, fans were given whiplash by the amount of Jedi in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. The Coruscant Jedi Temple offered a look at the Jedi Order at the height of its power, with thousands of weird and wonderful aliens dedicating themselves to the religion. Many of the strangest of these characters sat on the Jedi Council itself, including Jedi Master Yarael Poof, whose strange character design caused George Lucas to remove him from all future projects.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 23:16:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/why-george-lucas-removed-yarael-poof-star-wars/ Killers of the Flower Moon is on course to shoot down a new record for Martin Scorsese during its opening weekend as the film will be showing in an unprecedented number of theaters for the director.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 21:40:09 GMT https://www.cbr.com/martin-scorsese-killers-of-the-flower-moon-opening/ While some DCEU actors will return in the newly-established DCU, it would seem that The Flash star Ezra Miller won't be among them.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 21:34:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ezra-miller-finished-the-flash-report/ Accomplished actor Piper Laurie, known for her Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning work, has sadly passed away.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 21:15:31 GMT https://www.cbr.com/piper-laurie-has-passed-away/ Picture the scene: it's nighttime, raining, and a pair of 4x4s are parked in front of a giant electric fence. The movie is the original Jurassic Park, and the film's heroes are about to realize that John Hammond's high-tech park isn't as safe as he'd hoped. The franchise's first big dinosaur attack and the first time a T. rex is shown on screen is the most instantly recognizable from all the Jurassic Park films. Many of its images, the trembling cup of water, the colossal size of the T. rex, and Dr. Alan Grant waving a flair, have entered the cultural lexicon. But as great as this scene is, the sequel managed to top it.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 21:00:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-lost-world-jurassic-park-t-rex-attack/ Barbie has remained the biggest movie of 2023, procuring massive box office sales and staying in the pop culture conversation long after its July 21st release date. So many moments instantly became iconic, such as the funny, flashy 'I'm Just Ken' dance number and Barbie's massive blowout dance party with Dua Lipa's catchy song 'Dance the Night' playing. The film wasn’t just full of sparkly clothes and pink paint, however; it focused on female friendships and how those friendships impacted Barbie and helped her grow and change for the better.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 20:00:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/barbie-celebrates-female-friendship-empowerment/ In 1986, Top Gun was released to massive acclaim from audiences, with a compelling story that combined Cold War conflict and romantic drama. With the charisma of Tom Cruise, the direction of Tony Scott, strong Hollywood backing and a brilliant supporting cast, Top Gun was one of its decade's biggest hits. It spurred a slew of later aviation movies, including a forgotten attack helicopter movie starring a young Nicolas Cage: Fire Birds.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 19:40:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nicolas-cage-once-starred-in-a-forgotten-and-doomed-top-gun-clone/ Despite his status as a somewhat fringe comic character, Lobo is the perfect candidate to help lead a rebooted cinematic DC Universe. There's just something about the 7-foot-tall, blue-skinned biker that grabs an audience's attention and doesn't let go. Lobo has done it all in the DC universe -- from joining the Justice League to fighting Superman in order to win a bet -- but he still has so much more to bring fans of the superhero genre. Once intended as a parody of the grim and gritty superhero stories of the 1990s, Lobo has proven to be an endlessly endearing member of the DC roster and remains a fascinating prospect for an eventual big screen adaptation.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 18:41:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/lobo-treacherous-road-big-screen/ There are many factors that go into crafting an excellent fight scene in a movie, such as choreography, cinematography, and, of course, sound design. While most fight scenes in film are accompanied by an instrumental score, there are some instances where filmmakers decide to go a different route and instead insert a popular song.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 18:30:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-fight-scene-songs-movies/ Marvel's Secret Invasion may have adapted a popular storyline from the comic books, but it ultimately proved to be incredibly controversial. Issues with the series ranged from how it handled the source material, its own poorly handled scope and tone and the nature of one character in particular. Now, rumors suggest that this character may return in a pivotal capacity.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 18:21:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/leading-excalibur-not-right-direction-mcu-giah/ Before Cillian Murphy and Christopher Nolan helped define the summer box office with Oppenheimer, the two collaborated on many films before. Perhaps their best-known previous collaboration came in Batman Begins, where Murphy played Dr. Jonathan Crane, the Scarecrow. Both Batman and Scarecrow are avatars of fear, but when gassed with his own toxin in Batman Begins, what was it that Crane feared most?

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:41:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-begins-scarecrow-fear/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe entered a new chapter with Phase Four, bringing the Infinity Saga to a close and kicking off the new Multiverse Saga. With some of the old guard gone, the franchise soon began introducing new heroes to fill their shoes. Many of them quickly became fan favorites, but without a team-up movie to bring them together, several heroes haven't been seen since their debuts.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:30:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-phase-4-heroes-not-returned/ Despite putting himself through the wringer with several death-defying stunts in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, a new report reveals the stunt insurance Tom Cruise received for the film isn't as high as fans would think.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:19:40 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tom-cruise-stunt-insurance-mission-impossible-7/ The first thing to know about Yorgos Lanthimos' (Dogtooth, The Favourite, The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer) latest film is that it takes a very nifty metaphor for self-actualization, and turns it into a film that wants, more than anything, to drive that point home in as many ways as it possibly can – subtlety be damned.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 16:46:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/review-poor-things-movie/ Michael Caine has announced his retirement, declaring his newest feature, The Great Escaper, to be his swan song.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 16:14:59 GMT https://www.cbr.com/michael-caine-retirement-announcement/ Disney's animated classic Beauty and the Beast first premiered in U.S. theaters nationwide on September 22, 1991. It was one of the last films Disney Legend and lyricist Howard Ashman worked on before he died. The film even has a dedication to Ashman embedded into the end credits: "To our friend Howard who gave a mermaid her voice and a beast his soul." Beauty and the Beast was also the first animated film nominated for Best Picture during the 64th annual Academy Awards. A category that has existed separately for all animated features since 2001.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:41:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/beauty-and-the-beast-real-name/ Star Wars franchise star Ahmed Best is hoping to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:36:45 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-ahmed-best-manifesting-marvel-role/ Matt Reeves' The Batman isn't just a regular superhero movie: it's also an enthralling detective thriller that evokes the best of the Bat-mythos. As the Riddler/Edward Nashton (Paul Dano) works to reveal to the public various corruptions and conspiracies, Batman/Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson) and Lieutenant Gordon (Jeffery Wright) attempt to discover the villain's true identity.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:30:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-batman-riddle-the-riddler/ Argylle director Matthew Vaughn revealed that his newest action comedy will be "destroying" spy tropes seen in popular espionage movies like the James Bond franchise.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 14:31:37 GMT https://www.cbr.com/argylle-director-henry-cavill-spy-tropes/ John Carptenter's Halloween is one of the most influential horror films ever made, inspiring a decade of slasher films and popularizing many tropes in the horror genre after its release in 1978. With its titular villain, Michael Myers, and instantly recognizable score, Halloween is certainly a slasher film for the ages. It preceded a long list of sequels and reboots, the latest of which, Halloween Ends, appears to have put the last nail in the original Michael Myers' coffin.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 14:30:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/halloween-1978-continuity/ Horror and comedy may seem like opposites – experiences that rarely overlap in the real world – but they have much in common. Both depend on timing, for example, and both use the element of surprise to catch their audience unawares. In the hands of a skillful filmmaker, horror and comedy can be combined to memorable effect, as directors and writers like Edgar Wright, Jordan Peele, Wes Craven, and even Mel Brooks can attest.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 13:30:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-horror-comedies-of-the-past-decade/ A Nightmare on Elm Street heroine Heather Langenkamp shunned the horror movie genre after her breakout performance.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 13:00:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/heather-langenkamp-rejecting-horror-nightmare-on-elm-street/ Famed director Guillermo del Toro is a huge fan of Hayao Miyazaki, admitting he was so overwhelmed by Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro that he wept while watching the entire film.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 13:00:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/guillermo-del-toro-studio-ghibli-movies/ Following the massive critical and commercial success of the Barbie movie, director Greta Gerwig confirmed that she has already started writing her next project.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:30:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/greta-gerwig-next-project-after-barbie/ Disney's new live-action remake of The Little Mermaid is finally in theaters, reimagining the classic original 1989 animated movie. Joining scores of Disney's other live-action remakes, 2023's The Little Mermaid is already drawing conflicted reviews from critics and fans alike.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:30:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/little-mermaid-remake-fan-criticism/ Documentaries cover such a vast array of topics these days, from human interest and history to criminal investigations and science. Netflix's strong catalog of documentaries has numerous titles that strike the perfect balance between educational doses of reality and genuine entertainment. One of the great things about Netflix documentaries is that they cater to the interest of just about everyone, and host a wide variety of some of the most intriguing must-watch documentaries.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:05:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-documentaries-on-netflix/ Star Wars is no stranger to tragedy, with the fate of the Jedi Order being the most obvious example. Out of the thousands who lived during the prequel era, Luke Skywalker was left as the last remaining Jedi just 23 years after Order 66. The grim fate of most Jedi has been left to the imagination. However, one Jedi Master has received four notable on-screen deaths, resulting in fan debate about which version is actually canon.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 22:00:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-jedi-shaak-ti-killed-four-times/ Rob Liefeld's concept trailer for the planned Bloodstrike movie is a collaborative effort with Phillip J. Silvera, stunt coordinator for 2016's Deadpool.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 21:08:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/deadpool-rob-liefeld-proof-of-concept-trailer-bloodstrike/ Coraline has traumatized young children since its release in 2009, but the animated children's horror film gained a cult following that year. Even 14 years after its initial release, Coraline continues to inspire countless discussions, comparisons, and theories connecting it to horror icons like Stephen King's It, and is arguably the best children's horror movie ever made. While people of all ages can enjoy the creepy horror that is Neil Gaiman's Coraline, the fact that it's a children's movie with a PG rating actually hinders Coraline from reaching its full potential as a supernatural horror movie. With a more adult rating, Coraline could've been the best animated horror film of all time. Some argue that Coraline already pushes well past its PG rating and intended audience due to its explicit exploration of dark themes like sacrifice, torture, and murder, so changing the rating could've given the movie the space it needed to fully come into its potential.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:00:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/coraline-movie-pg-rating-best-animated-horror/ The 2007 adaptation of Ghost Rider rarely tops anyone's Best Of list: a forgettable effects-laden placeholder that basically gave the studio something to market in February. Star Nicolas Cage was still a viable A-lister, and director Mark Steven-Johnson -- while imperfect -- still possessed a deep love and respect for the character. (His big-screen Daredevil is underrated.) Nonetheless, while it turned a mild profit at the box office, it failed to generate much enthusiasm from fans. With Iron Man heralding the arrival of the Marvel Cinematic Universe just one year later, it feels like the last gasp of a passing era in retrospect.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:40:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ghost-rider-nicolas-cage-legion/ Audiences may have taken a step back in 1979 when Disney released its first PG-rated film, The Black Hole. A science fiction thriller bordering on horror. Produced under the Walt Disney Productions label, it was far from a box office success. This was an era in which Disney box office receipts were lacking. Studio execs at the time saw the shift in audience demographics and there was less of a demand for the fairy tales and fantastical happy endings Disney traditionally offered.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:41:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/disney-black-hole-touchstone-pictures/ The Star Wars universe is well known for its epic lightsaber duels, part of the greater battle between the Light and Dark sides of the Force. Throughout the series, multiple characters have had to demonstrate their skill with the lightsaber. Most Star Wars films have a fight between two or more Jedi and Sith as their climactic moment.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:30:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-strongest-lightsabers/ Five Nights at Freddy's producer Jason Blum recently shared why the hotly-anticipated adaptation of the best-selling video game series took over six years to make.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:55:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jason-blum-five-nights-at-freddys-long-development-period/ The Batman: Part II is the upcoming sequel to Matt Reeves' 2022 comic book epic The Batman, which placed the Caped Crusader in a gritty, grounded world removed from other DC characters. In further separating itself from the upcoming cinematic DC Universe reboot, it's set to continue this scope and focus on Batman's less "comic booky" villains. Unfortunately, one foe that's rumored to appear in the movie might be completely ill-fitting.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:40:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/why-hush-wont-work-batman-2-villain/ The Wizarding world of Harry Potter displayed a wide variety of magical elements that made Harry Potter this mystical place that fans loved and appreciated. J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books, created a multitude of magical elements in Harry Potter, with numerous new species and magical creatures that wandered through Hogwarts' Forbidden Forest. WarnerBros. managed to encapsulate this sense of the supernatural in the Harry Potter movies and bring all sorts of creatures on-screen.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:30:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/biggest-harry-potter-creatures/ To kick off Halloween month, Shudder has released V/H/S/85, the sixth entry in the found footage horror anthology franchise. Among the shorts featured in the film is "Dreamkill," which is helmed by Doctor Strange and Sinister director Scott Derrickson. "Dreamkill" tells the story of a detective who receives ominous videotapes depicting murders that have not yet been committed. The short also follows a teen named Gunther who has vivid dreams that may be able to help crack the case.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:23:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/vhs-85-scott-derrickson-interview/ The electronics retailer will slowly stop their sales of DVD and Blu-ray discs.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:15:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-buy-dvd-and-blu-ray-sales/ Friday the 13th's Jason Voorhees is one of the iconic monsters of the slasher horror genre. Like many of his kind (including Halloween's Michael Myers), Jason never truly stays dead in any of his films. This could be because of his mysterious death as a child. At a young age, Jason Voorhees drowned while attending Camp Crystal Lake. The counselors who were supposed to watch him were too busy having fun and participating in sexual activities. This caused his mother, Pamela Voorhees (Betsy Palmer), to kill two teenage counselors.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:00:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/why-jason-voorhees-cant-be-killed/ The Halloween franchise has been scaring audiences for decades, with Michael Myers slaying his way into stardom ever since the night he came home. Throughout the many entires in the franchise, there have been varying explanations for why "The Shape" is so evil. Unfortunately, two of these ended up being heavily criticized narrative directions for the horror franchise.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:41:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/halloween-ends-curse-of-thorn-controversial-retcons/ When Peter Safran and James Gunn took over the DC Universe, fans wondered how much they'd keep from the old DC Extended Universe. Well, apart from Peacemaker, Amanda Waller and Blue Beetle, it appears that everything else is being cut so the new franchise can take shape. News has emerged about more Justice League recastings occurring, which isn't a surprise as Superman: Legacy is already putting in other heroes.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:21:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-legacy-use-jason-momoa-lobo/ James "Rhodey" Rhodes is one of the more intriguing characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe right now. In Secret Invasion, it was revealed that he was held captive by the Skrulls and replaced by the shape-shifting Raava. During his rescue by G'iah, his attire of a hospital gown seemed to suggest that he was held hostage while receiving medical attention for the injury he suffered during the airport battle in Captain America: Civil War.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:40:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/armor-wars-rhodey-iron-man-moment/ The Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert film is poised for commercial success and has garnered critical acclaim, boasting a flawless 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:38:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-rotten-tomatoes-score/ Long-range box office tracking for The Marvels suggests not many Marvel Cinematic Universe fans are interested in watching Carol Danvers' next blockbuster feature, at least in theaters.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:31:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-marvels-box-office-tracking-worst-opening-weekend-mcu/ First launched in May 2020, HBO Max has emerged as one of the world's most-viewed streaming services, with nearly 100 million subscribers by the end of spring 2023. The service offers a unique collection of modern movies and television series and an expansive catalog of classic and international films.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:06:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-movies-to-watch-on-hbo-max-tonight/ Friday the 13th has solidified itself as a horror classic, spawning an impressive number of sequels and making Camp Crystal Lake the most feared getaway in America. Comprising twelve films, the franchise and its iconic killer Jason Voorhees have progressively become more extreme, with some of its entries serving as straight-up sci-fi/fantasy. Despite this expansion, it's the simplicity of the original movies that makes them some of the scariest, as they depict a horror that's somewhat feasible in real life.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:40:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/friday-the-13th-jason-voorhees-true-story/