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Defining what constitutes a cult classic can be quite the challenge, as these films experience a slump and resurgence in appreciation and popularity. Many agree that such favorites are known for the dedicated and passionate fanbase, frequently leading to the creation of an elaborate subculture (such as around the iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show). Cult classics are often classified as either box office blunders or obscure, transgressive flicks that were initially shunned by the mainstream media....

2021 saw a lot of high profile films released, and one of the most profitable areas in both theaters and streaming was movies aimed at kids. There was no shortage from usual powerhouse Disney, who released multiple films from Disney animation as well as a new Pixar movie, but many of the other studios brought in their fair share of films that could be enjoyed by the whole family, from musicals to action adventure films....

TNT’s popular drama Leverage has a treat in store for its fans this September. Two brand new, never-before-seen episodes are being added to this season’s summer run. Here is the press release from TNT: TNT has added two episodes to the summer run of its hit series Leverage, starring Academy Award winner Timothy Hutton (Ordinary People), Gina Bellman(Coupling), Christian Kane (TNT’s Into the West), Beth Riesgraf (Alvin and the Chipmunks) and Aldis Hodge (Friday Night Lights)....

Nicolas Cage is obviously the best person to play the parody version of himself in the new film The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, but after the filmmakers teased a potential portrayal by chameleon actor Christian Bale, it’s hard not to think about what could have been. In the movie, directed by Tom Gormican and written by Kevin Etten, Cage plays Nick Cage, a heightened version of himself with the same filmography....

Every couple in a romance has a different journey. No two are the same, and no two are always truly destined to be together. Some stories explore the one-in-a-million chance and praise the narrative of a woman finding her prince charming, or the stereotypical manic pixie dream girl completing a man’s vision of what he wants. However, some films choose to tell stories grounded in harsh realities. While both of these plot structures are vastly different, unconventional romances focus on what happens when love doesn’t win, but also never fades....

Over the years, the film industry has gone through many, many changes. Studios have fallen apart, and new ones have taken their place. Generations of actors have come and gone. Genres have gone back and forth in popularity. The ways in which people watch movies have drastically changed. Most notably, what movies have been allowed to do has changed. A defining characteristic of an “old” movie is that there is no cursing or vulgar language, no sex or nudity, and no graphic violence or gore....

Actresses Bette Midler and Bailee Madison have joined the cast of Us & Them for 20th Century Fox and Walden Media. Billy Crystal stars as a minor league baseball announcer who is going through a separation with his wife (Bette Midler). Despite their split, they must both live under the same roof again with their three grandchildren. Bailee Madison will play one of the grandchildren in this comedy, which will also deal with the grandparents struggling to adapt to their modern grandchildren’s behavior....

Val Kilmer’s rise to stardom was supported by Ron Howard’s supernatural classic Willow, a big hit in the 1980s. However, Disney’s upcoming TV show based on the movie seems likely to reuse his character’s story with a major change in plot. During his successful career that followed, Kilmer was established as a credible actor due to the fairytale character Madmartigan. Fans would expect to see Kilmer participating in a follow-up, given his reputation and association with the original film....

Opening in theaters on April 1st is the new techno-thriller from acclaimed director Duncan Jones (Moon) called Source Code. The film stars Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal (Brokeback Mountain), as well as Michelle Monaghan (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang), Jeffrey Wright (Quantum of Solace), and Academy Award nominee Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air). We recently had a chance to speak with actress Vera Farmiga about the new film, her role, the cast and working with director Duncan Jones....

When two alpha male Hollywood superstars team up to headline a blockbuster franchise that touts the importance of loyalty and unwavering familial bonds, it may be a bit surprising when that camaraderie fails to follow suit off-screen. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Vin Diesel are two of the greatest movie action heroes, squaring off as adversaries-turned-allies Luke Hobbs and Dominic Toretto in the Fast & Furious franchise. When Johnson signed on to first portray the Federal Agent in 2011’s Fast Five, Diesel and director Justin Lin redesigned the role initially meant for Tommy Lee Jones to instead suit the actor; fans on Facebook had been vocal about their desire to see the action stars face off on film....

Warner Bros. gives you more mystery than you can shake a stick at in June! Murder, mayhem and missing persons mix it up on DVD June 12 when Warner Home Video releases The Original Nancy Drew Movie Mystery Collection. Four classic mysteries never before on DVD and featuring the escapades of the feisty teenage detective include Nancy Drew, Detective; Nancy Drew, Reporter; Nancy Drew,Troubleshooter and Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase....

While the Republican and Democratic National Conventions won’t be held until next month, this year’s presidential candidates are presumably locked up. Hillary Clinton is expected to be announced as the Democratic candidate, while former Celebrity Apprentice host Donald Trump is likely set to be the Republican nominee. During last night’s episode of Late Show With Stephen Colbert, the talk show host took matters into his own hand to stop a potential Trump presidency, with the help of Quantum Leap star Scott Bakula....

The action drama Blood Diamond, directed by Edward Zwick (The Last Samurai, Courage Under Fire) and starring Leonardo DiCaprio (Oscar nominee for The Aviator and “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?”), Jennifer Connelly (Academy Award winner for A Beautiful Mind) and Djimon Hounsou (Oscar nominee for In America) has commenced production in South Africa and Mozambique. The announcement was made today by Jeff Robinov, President of Production, Warner Bros. Pictures. Set against the backdrop of civil war and chaos in 1990s Sierra Leone, Blood Diamond is the story of Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio), a South African mercenary, and Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou), a Mende fisherman....

Production of John Wick: Chapter 4 is still underway after its release date was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was also just announced that Mel Gibson has joined Lionsgate’s John Wick prequel series. The anticipation for both both projects is just killing us! Each Film In The Action-Packed Franchise Starring Keanu Reeves Brings Us Deeper Into The Hotel Chain Serving An Underground Society Of Assassins To prepare for the “retired” hitman character that each of the first three films follows, Keanu Reeves The Matrix trained in both martial arts and firearms training....

Batman Returns was released in 1992, only three years after the first film, and was considered a bit of a cash grab after the first dominated the box office and the greater pop culture landmark. However, looking at it from that lens totally undoes the brilliant work that director Tim Burton put into the movie. The set-pieces are larger than life, and so are the villains. Specifically, Danny DeVito as Oswald Cobblepot, AKA The Penguin....

Having reviewed a few seasons of The O.C., I think I have made it abundantly clear that very little about this show matches any of the experiences that I have had as resident in Orange County. I live in Fountain Valley which is north of where the events went down in Newport Beach. If you knew nothing about Orange County, CA and then you watched this show, you would think that everybody is white, they all drive expensive cars, and their biggest worries are should they buy a Lexus or a Cadillac?...

Hannah Waddingham, best known for her role in Ted Lasso, has joined the cast of Universal’s The Fall Guy. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Supporting Actress will yet again take up another role alongside Ryan Gosling (The Gray Man). The talented Waddingham just had an appearance in the British comedy-drama Sex Education on Netflix. Sex Education chronicles the lives of the students, faculty, and parents of the fictional Moordale Secondary School as they struggle with various personal issues....

The first reviews for the big-budget Netflix action outing, The Gray Man, are now in. So, how does the streaming giant’s latest attempt to launch an action franchise fare? Led by Hollywood heavy hitters Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans, many reactions to The Gray Man have been hugely positive, thanks largely to its no-nonsense explosions and 80s action movie attitude. Empire Magazine’s John Nugent awards The Gray Man a seriously impressive rating of 4/5, heaping praise on the movie’s entertainment value and the unending charm of its two A-list leads....

The Good An interesting film that expands the idea of lunatics in the Hills. The Bad Okay… is this movie really serious? The Hills Have Eyes 2 seems to be a modern day parable about the United States’ current conflict in Iraq. A group of National Guard soldiers on a training mission go to an area of the New Mexico Desert known as Sector 16. When they find that there is no one at their designated location, the group thinks that something is amiss....

Actresses Anna Friel, Tamsin Egerton, and Imogen Poots have joined the cast of The King of Soho for Revolution Films and director Michael Winterbottom. The story centers on Paul Raymond (Steve Coogan), who was dubbed The King of Soho because of the vast fortune he built through real estate properties and his pornographic productions. The plot will focus on both his personal and professional life. It isn’t known what roles Anna Friel, Tamsin Egerton, and Imogen Poots will play in The King of Soho....