Quentin Tarantinomade his official directorial debut withReservoir Dogs, but this could have been entirely different thanks to the decision of another iconic director. Quentin Tarantino’s first movie is the unfinished comedyMy Best Friend’s Birthday, from 1987, butReservoir Dogsis considered his official directorial debut. Released in 1992,Reservoir Dogsis a crime movie that introduced the world to Tarantino’s visual and narrative styles, and it went on to become a classic of independent cinema, as well as a critical success....

Rami Malek explains howThe Amateurbrings his career full circle.The Amateuris an upcoming spy movie that tells the story of a CIA cryptographerwho blackmails his group into training him to hunt down a terrorist group that killed his wife in London.The Amateurfeatures a leading cast including Malek, Holt McCallany, Rachel Brosnahan, Caitriona Balfe, Julianne Nicholson,Laurence Fishburne, Takehiro Hira, Adrian Martinez, Joseph Millson, Alice Hewkin, and Marc Rissmann. It is directed by James Hawes with a screenplay co-written by Evan Katz, Ken Nolan, and Gary Spinelli....

Stylish sword-fighter returns The Switch receives fighting royalty this week, as retro-enthusiasts Hamster have released SNK’sThe Last Blade 2on the Nintendo platform. Debuting in arcades in 1998, before being ported to the Neo Geo and Sega Dreamcast,The Last Blade 2blends the aesthetics and depth ofGarou: Mark of the Wolveswith the ancient, weapon-based combat of theSamurai Shodownseries, creating an intense and enthralling one-on-one fighter. Players choose a warrior from a noble – somewhat downbeat – cast of characters, before engaging in a series of fights, in order to guide their chosen character to their destiny....

Robert Eggers’Nosferatuis one of the most anticipated horror movies of 2024, and one of Eggers’ teases reveals his movie will end a tiring, decades-old vampire trend but with a clever and necessary twist. Joining the ongoing trend of remakes is the 1922 German horror classicNosferatu, directed by F. W. Murnau.Nosferatuis an unofficial adaptation of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novelDracula, and it has gotten a couple of remakes over the years. Eggers’Nosferatukeeps the premise of the original movie, giving it his trademark style of gothic horror....

Sister WivesstarChristine Brownrevealed whether she actually feels joy in her life after marrying David Woolley. Ever since their wedding aired in January 2024,the couple has been making sure their social media followers know the state of their relationshipamid a lot of speculation over whether their marriage will last.Sister Wivesseason 19chronicled the quick progression of their dating life and engagement, including meeting the Brown family. This is happening at the same time that rumors are spreading about thebond Christine and Janelle Brown share, and whether they’re still as close as ever....

The following contains spoilers for Snow White, now playing in theatersSnow White’ssoundtrack is a fun modernization of the Disney animated classic, boasting a mix of new and original songs.Snow Whiteis a modern retelling of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale of the same name, as well as 1937’sSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The film embraces the musical elements of the original and expands upon them, adding new numbers like “Waiting On A Wish” while expanding on some (but not all) of the biggest songs from the film, like “Heigh-Ho....

Warning: contains spoilers forStar Trek#28! Sorry Captain Picard, butStar Trekjust saw Sisko outdo a classicThe Next Generationepisode. The relationship between Captains Picard and Sisko has evolved over time, going from outright hatred to uneasy allies. Now, withSisko stranded in Bajor’s distant past, he finds himself in a dilemma similar to one Picard faced in an episode regarded as one of the franchise’s finest hours, as seen inStar Trek#28. Star Trek#28 is written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Tess Fowler....

This article contains spoilers for Surface season 2, episode 2.Surfaceseason 2, episode 2 picks up from where the first episode left off and concludes with James (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) returning. WithGugu Mbatha-Raw’s Sophiedetermined to find out what happened to her mother, she continues to look for clues that could lead her to solving the mystery surrounding her mother’s death. In thefinal scenes ofthe first episode ofSurfaceseason 2, Sophie discovers that her mother’s cause of death was marked as unclassified on the death certificate....

Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from The Rookie season 7, episode 10, “Chaos Agent.” A familiar face returns, utter chaos ensues at the precinct, one cop’s storyline comes to a close (for now), and a horrifying case rocks the characters inThe Rookieseason 7, episode 10, resulting in the show’s continued hot streak. At the season’s start, the police procedural struggled to find its footing. FromAaron’s disappointing exit inThe Rookieseason 7 premiereto the underwhelming conclusion of Jason’s villain arc, the first half was a mess....

The hugely successful BookTok hitButcher and Blackbirdis a perfect Halloween read for those who want a strong mix of spooky and sweet. With Halloween fast approaching, many readers will likely have the choice ofhorror books to read in Octoberas, much like the ever-growing romantasy genre, there are quite a few spine-chilling options. The genre is filled with the kind of spooky stories that fit the season,from paranormal hauntings likeThe Amityville Horrorto slashers and mysteries likeSummer Camp For Slasher Victims....

Warning: Spoilers ahead forStar Trek: Lower Decksseason 5, episode 7, “Fully Dilated.“WatchingStar Trekcharacters progress through the ranks at Starfleet until they reach the rank of captain is one of the most rewarding parts of the sci-fi franchise, but one prospective captain just provided a strong argument for why they should never be given command of their own ship.All the mainStar Trekcaptainsdisplay immense levels of leadership, even if they have different ways of winning the allegiance of their crew and maintaining an air of authority....

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