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At 67, Whoopi Goldberg is one of the few actors who have won four of the most prestigious American film awards in Hollywood (via Insider). This includes an Oscar, a Grammy, a Tony, and an Emmy — aka EGOT. Her well-decorated career is owed to her brilliant acting and her effortless ability to inspire humor. Despite being completely different from her reflective 1985 breakthrough role in Steven Spielberg’s The Color Purple, Goldberg’s exceptional talent for comedy demonstrated that she possessed a distinctive and compelling range that has cemented her as a titan in the film industry....

The incredible animation could be number one on a long list of why Netflix’s 2021 Arcane has been so well received. Studio Fortiche has made sure that the personalities of the show’s characters come out not just through voice acting but through careful attention to detail in facial expressions and mannerisms. Combine that with a distinct art style and the incredible designs of Piltover and Zaun, and we have a show that is downright mesmerizing to watch....

They were somewhere outside around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold. By the end of this psychedelic adventure starring Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro, we do feel a bit light-headed, as if we have been on the same drugs for two hours. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a drug-induced thrill ride unlike any other. We’ve seen Cheech and Chong and a slew of other mind-bending duos take an audience on a wild ride into another realm....

Word on the street is that a Hellraiser reboot is indeed being filmed and may even be nearing completion. Originally conceived by Clive Barker back in 1986 in a novel titled The Hellbound Heart, the writer turned director would premiere his own movie adaptation in 1987 in a horror/sci-fi/fantasy hybrid that pushed the envelope for what was possible in genre cinema. After a score of sequels, half good, half bad, the franchise went quiet except comic books and a novel released in 2015 called The Scarlet Gospels....

If you’re into horror films, chances are you saw Psycho at some point in your life. Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 film is part of the pop culture lexicon, and even if you haven’t seen it, you’re probably able to recognize its presence by its music and its most iconic imagery (and you should probably stop what you’re doing and watch it now). In the film community, we all have different things to say about Psycho and its agency in the horror universe....

What is it about that type of person who is universally liked? We all know one, two, or maybe even a handful. They might not be the funniest, the most intriguing, or the best looking, but they possess an irresistible gravitational pull that is often just inexplicable. Is it the fact they are so malleable in social situations that wherever they may be placed, they can seamlessly slot in? Do they have a sense of charming familiarity that makes them feel like an old friend?...

Actor Zac Efron has earned the seal of approval for his role as Kevin Von Erich from the retired pro wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer himself. A member of pro wrestling history’s famous Von Erich family, Von Erich was one of five brothers who’d performed as wrestlers, though sadly, he’s also the only one who’s left alive. All of his brothers died at young ages leading to speculation within the pro wrestling fandom that the Von Erich family was “cursed....

In September 2021, it was first revealed that songwriter Alan Menken was creating four new songs for the upcoming live-action adaptation of the beloved animated classic, The Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey in the lead role of Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, and Javier Bardem as Triton. The film will feature fan-favorite songs from the original plus four new songs penned by Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda, who have never collaborated before....

Disney+ is helping Star Wars expand its horizons and introduce new stories into the gold of this galaxy far, far away. The live-action series like The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Obi-Wan Kenobi have added so much new content to consume and understand Star Wars lore more deeply and thoroughly. But all of this is possible in the present because of George Lucas. He wrote, created, and illustrated the franchise’s central characters....

It’s inevitable that not everyone can be liked. While some characters are created intentionally to be loathed, as villains or troublesome stumbling blocks for the heroes to bump into, other creations are disliked simply for being themselves. It’s not that the filmmakers have gone out of their way to create someone so utterly horrible, but that these creations have practically become sentient and taken control of the ship, developing a life of their own simply by being hated by so many people....

After we die, what actually happens to us? This is one of the most mind-boggling questions that will eventually cross the mind of every person at some point in life. A 2021 study from the Pew Research Center found that “nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults say they believe in heaven.” The true existence of a positive place for our souls to rest after death has remained a mystery, revealed only to those who cross beyond this earthly realm....

Country music legend Loretta Lynn has died, and among those paying tribute are her Muppet friends from The Muppet Show and Sesame Street. Lynn, who was known for her many hits including “One’s on the Way,” “Fist City,” and “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” died in her sleep at her home on Tuesday. She was 90 years old. Though best known for her music, Lynn was also the subject of the 1980 biopic Coal Miner’s Daughter starring Sissy Spacek (Carrie) as the legendary singer....

While Netflix’s Stranger Things has become a cultural phenomenon, their likeminded series The OA has become a quite cult hit with a rabid fan base. Interestingly enough, while it took Stranger Things quite a few months to lock down a second season, Netflix issued a series renewal for The OA just 8 weeks after it debuted on the streaming service. Netflix announced the The OA Season 2 was renewed with a teaser video....

The Punisher Season 2 was recently announced by Netflix and a new report claims that the show will take place in New York City again while keeping its original production title of Crime. Season 1 of the show was an instant hit for Netflix and it took the streaming giant and Marvel no time to reveal that there will be a second season to continue Frank Castle’s story. The Punisher feels darker and cut off from the rest of the Marvel universe, which works really well for the series and even gained new fans who are not usually into comic book shows or projects as a result....

Doctor Who season 10 has finally arrived. After quite a long break, the beloved BBC sci-fi series has returned with Peter Capaldi back as the Doctor. But that means the clock is officially winding down on his tenure with the series, as he is departing the role following this season. The announcement was made a few months ago that Peter Capaldi will be leaving the role of the Doctor behind, but now the actor has explained why it is he chose to leave....

Director David O. Russell is searching for a leading lady to star opposite Mark Wahlberg in The Silver Linings Playbook. Actresses such as Elizabeth Banks, Kirsten Dunst, Blake Lively, Rooney Mara, Rachel McAdams, Andrea Riseborough, and Olivia Wilde are said to be reading for the drama. The story centers around Mark Wahlberg’s character, Pat Peoples, a man who has been recently released from a mental institution. He goes on a journey of self-discovery to find the “silver linings” in life....

Fox has ordered two additional seasons of The Simpsons, which will bring the longest-running series in primetime television history through its 22nd season. The 44-episode pickup ensures the series will reach an astounding 493 episodes. The Simpsons airs Sundays (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on Fox. Since its debut on January 14, 1990, The Simpsons immediately struck a chord with viewers across the country as it poked fun of itself and everything in its wake....

Get ready for some great horror fun on DVD and Blu-Ray this October. The Strangers will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on October 21. The standard DVD, which will include both the theatrical and unrated versions, will be priced at $29.98 SRP while the Blu-Ray edition will run for $39.98 SRP. The film stars Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman. DVzvnACBzRKeDD The horrifying events that took place in the Hoyt family’s vacation home 1801 Clark Road on February 11, 2005 are still not entirely known....

Cinema has a certain way of evoking real feelings in the audience. It could be through a character’s deconstruction brought upon by a fantastic performance, or it can be through a single frame. Whatever the case, behind the camera there’s someone trying to make you feel something. Sometimes, we live through films that feel unique, unbearable, and unrepeatable. There was a collective uproar when Christian Tafdrup’s Speak No Evil was released....

The Walking Dead delivers a bloody beatdown with the ferocious “Stalker”. Episode ten has Beta (Ryan Hurst) infiltrating Alexandria with ease. But his efforts to capture Gamma, now Mary (Thora Birch), doesn’t go as planned. Father Gabriel (Seth Gilliam) is itching for a fight with the Whisperers, much to the consternation of Rosita (Christian Serratos). Daryl (Norman Reedus) gets his fight on with (Alpha). They both suffer the consequences. Lydia (Cassady McClincy) reappears at a crucial moment....