The Red Carpets of the 2024 Chicago Critics Film Festival | Festivals & Awards

On the red carpet outside the Music Box Theatre, Adlon—whose acclaimed FX series “Better Things,” which followed a single mother raising three daughters in Los Angeles, frequently drew inspiration from her own life—reflected on working with Glazer and Jon Rabinowitz, who co-wrote “Babes,” while ensuring her own voice as a filmmaker shone through on the … Read more

Pierce Brosnan to Star in Werewolf Movie Directed by His Son

Pierce Brosnan is starring in a new werewolf movie titled Wolfland that is directed by his son, Sean Brosnan. Per Variety, the James Bond actor has been tapped to star in Wolfland, which is directed and co-written by Sean Brosnan. Wolfland marks Sean Bronsan’s second time helming a feature film following 2016’s My Father Die. … Read more

Poker Face star Natasha Lyonne is joining the cast of Marvel’s Fantastic Four

Make Natasha Lyonne’s universe Marvel because she’s joining the cast of Fantastic Four in a mysterious role. The cast of Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four is growing by the day! After announcing the additions of John Malkovich, Julia Garner, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson, Deadline says Poker Face and Russian Doll star Natasha Lyonne is joining the latest iteration of Marvel’s first family. Fantastic … Read more

‘Dune’ Comes to TV With First ‘Prophecy’ Trailer

h goes from film franchise to full-fledged universe with the addition of a TV series this fall. Titled Dune: Prophecy, the show is set thousands of years before the events of Frank Herbert’s Dune novel (and its recent two-part film adaptation by Denis Villeneuve), and follows the Bene Gesserit sisterhood in the early stages of their plan to bring … Read more

Fated for All: Romanclusivity Captures Our Hearts in Bridgerton and Beyond | TV/Streaming

If there is an apotheosis of romanclusivity, “Bridgerton” is it. This show delights in the conventions that Romance readers adore. For those of us traditionally sidelined, Shondaland and original showrunner Chris Van Dusen celebrate inclusion—making it known people of color existed in Britain before the Regency era, including in Queen Charlotte’s African ancestry. Brownell was … Read more

Weapons Release Date Set for Zach Cregger’s Next Horror Movie

The official Weapons release date has been announced by Warner Bros. When is Weapons coming out? The Weapons release date for the upcoming horror movie from writer and director Zach Cregger is set for a theatrical release on January 16, 2026. Plot details remain under wraps. However, Weapons has been described as “an interrelated, multistory … Read more

Harry Shearer gets told The Simpsons is too “woke”

Harry Shearer, who was removed from voicing Black character Dr. Julius Hibbert, says he gets told that The Simpsons went “woke.” The Simpsons has come under repeated scrutiny for its voice cast, particularly the various races and cultures they are representing. The most damning attacks have been at Hank Azaria, who voiced Kwik-E-Mart owner Apu … Read more

Director Maruthi Gives Update on Prabhas’ Raja Saab

Prabhas is all set for his next film, Kalki 2898 AD. Subsequently, he is gearing up for his upcoming horror-comedy drama, The Raja Saab. Helmed by director Maruthi, this film marks the first collaboration between the actor and the director. With the first poster unveiled on Sankranti, fans are eagerly awaiting further updates. While many … Read more