Warner Bros. Says Superhero Movies Face ‘Real Challenges’ Ahead

It’s obvious to any fan that superhero movies had a rough 2023. But even the studios making these movies are now admitting that comic-book movies may be in a bit of trouble. For example, during Warner Bros.’ quarterly earnings call this week, Warner Bros. Discovery’s CFO, Gunnar Wiedenfels gave a less-than-bullish description of the company’s … Read more

Sundance 2024: A Real Pain, Good One, Between the Temples | Festivals & Awards

Eisenberg’s rich script for “A Real Pain,” which just won the jury award at Sundance for writing, is the kind of nuanced character study that I could talk about for hours, but the main draw of this film is going to be the phenomenal performance from Kieran Culkin. The recent Emmy winner from “Succession” proves … Read more

What Did The Real Estate Heir Do?

On October 22, 2021, authorities charged real estate heir Robert Durst with the murder of his first wife, Kathleen McCormack. However, that was not the first time Durst was tangled in a controversy and gained attention. He went on to become a notorious figure in the real estate world for committing heinous crimes. According to … Read more

Is Fool Me Once Based on a True Story? Real Events, Facts, & People

Fool Me Once is a British thriller series that follows Maya Stern, who is shocked after watching a security camera footage of her house. In the footage, she sees her murdered husband appear as an intruder and all hell breaks loose. This thriller show can certainly make you ponder, hours after you’ve finished it. So, … Read more

Is Inventing Anna Based on a True Story? Real Events, Facts & People

Inventing Anna is a miniseries that follows the life of Anna Delvey, a charismatic young woman who infiltrates the New York high society. She claims to be a German heiress with a trust fund and befriends socialites, stays at luxurious hotels, and hosts extravagant events. She does all this while trying to secure loans and … Read more

New Year’s Evil: Real Slashers

The latest episode of the Real Slashers video series looks back at the 1980 film New Year’s Evil, starring Kip Niven One of the great things about the slasher sub-genre is the fact that it provides movies to watch for pretty much any holiday that comes along. For New Year’s Eve we have films like … Read more

10 Rom-Com Couples Who Actually Dated in Real Life

For most actors, great acting means making your audience feel as if you’re truly feeling the emotions you portray onscreen. But sometimes those emotions, wherever they’re drawn from, break the bonds of fictional storytelling and make their way into the real world. Acting is an intense trade, and sometimes when two people pretend to be … Read more

Is The Virgin Suicides Based on a True Story? Real Events, Facts & People

The Virgin Suicides is the tragic tale of the Lisbon Sisters, set in 1970s Michigan. They are five mysterious and sheltered sisters with strict parents and neighbors, who obsess over them on a daily basis. So, is this introspective narrative in The Virgin Suicides based on a true story, or grounded in any real events … Read more