Hollywood is mourningGene Hackmanon social media. The actor, who retired in 2004, is known for a wide variety of roles, including his Oscar-winning performances in the 1971William Friedkin movieThe French Connectionand Clint Eastwood’s 1992 WesternUnforgiven. On Wednesday, Hackman was found dead at the age of 95 in his home in Santa Fe, along with his 63-year-old wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog. Their deaths are still under investigation. Tributes for Gene Hackman have come pouring in from across social mediafrom fans, co-stars, and Hollywood stars who did not work with him but simply admire his body of work....

The 2025 Oscars elected to honor theJames Bondmovies, but it has resulted in a divisive response. The franchise has been a constant in Hollywood since 1962’sDr. Notook the world by storm. It quickly became a media giant under producers Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, before Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli took over from Albert R. Broccoli in 1990. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli recently announced that Amazon will now havecomplete creative control overBond, which has led to widespread outcry....

From creeping dread to heart-stopping jump scares,thehorrorgenre is immensely popular and constantly evolving, and one of its biggest appeals is its versatility with underappracited subgenres. However, the most well-known horror movie genres tend to dominate the horror world. There are countless demonic or ghostly tales of terror, slasher movies, andstereotypical horror movie characters. However, there are many more ways to scare people while still telling a good story. Horror has countless obscure and underrated horror subgenres, giving audiences new settings, twists, and scares....

When we think of most artistic or creative work being copied, it’s difficult to get very far into the conversation without considering the topic of plagiarism. And rightly so, as it’s never usually acceptable to present the work of another person as your own. But music is one of the few available avenueswhere it’s possible to duplicate andturnreplication into inspiration through cover songs; the troubling instead becomes a thoughtful tribute. Think of all the times you enjoyed and resonated with a song only to later find out it was originally created by another artist....

One film fan’s recent experience watching Alfred Hitchcock’s influential horror featurePsychohas gone viral , as it highlighted how streaming services and their practices can damage the impact of certain moments. One of the acclaimed director’s most recognizable features, 1960’sPsychostarred Janet Leigh as Marion Crane, a secretary on the run who has a fateful stay at Norman Bates' (Anthony Perkins) unnerving motel. Suspenseful and atmospheric,Psychostands out as one of Hitchcock’s most influential pieces, daring to set new boundaries and becoming an early example of the slasher subgenre....

Bret Easton Ellis has come out to state that Lionsgate’s supposedAmericanPsychoreboot movie doesn’t exist, suggesting that the reported production is simply part of a ploy to gauge interest. Mary Harron’s darkly comedic and satirical psychological horror brought Ellis' 1991 novel to the big screen in 2000, telling the story of a vain, egotistical banker living a double life as a serial killer.AmericanPsychostarred Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, alongside Reese Witherspoon, Willem Dafoe, and Jared Leto....

Christopher Lloyd reprised his iconicBack to the Futurerole in a forgotten sequel show, and the project revealed something very interesting about Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and his temporal adventures. The original movies are still considered one of themost consistently great trilogies of all time, but the show that followed it never quite lived up to the high standards of the feature-length efforts. That being said,the sequel show did at least manage to pull Lloyd back to the franchise, so there was at least a sense of continuity....

Peacock’s irreverent black comedyBased on a True Storyreturned for its second season in late 2024, but the series has since been canceled. Created for the small screen by Craig Rosenberg, the show concerns a true-crime-obsessed real estate agent Ava (Kaley Cuoco) who discovers the identity of the notorious serial killer, the “Westside Ripper”, and blackmails the slayer into participating in a podcast about her investigation. Cleverly spoofing the rise in true crime content in recent years,Based on a True Storyfinds a way to make a dark concept uproariously tongue-in-cheek....

Netflix recently released a new thriller series starring Keira Knightley calledBlack Doves, and this project has quickly proven that the British actress needs to appear in more action movies.Knightley’s career began at a very young age, when she took on a small part inStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.From there, the actress earned her breakout role in 2002’sBend it Like Beckham,and soon after, she earned her iconic role asElizabeth Swann in thePirates of the Carribeanfranchise....

Some players are unsure if they are able to continue playingMonster Hunter Wildsafter beating the campaign or not, and that’s a valid query based on the series’ previous installments.Wildsis the newest addition to Capcom’s franchise, following the successes ofMonster Hunter World(2018) andMonster Hunter Rise(2021). The new title will be set in a brand-new area called The Forbidden Lands, full of varying biomes. Players will be able to explore dry plains and icy caves as they attempt to encounter a threat known as Arkveld, one of thenew monsters inMonster Hunter Wilds....

Cruel Intentionsstar Brooke Lena Johnson, who portrays Beatrice Worth, has shared new insights about the direction of season 2. The Prime Video series reimagines the 1999 cult classic film, which itself was based on the 1782 novel,Les Liaisons Dangereusesby Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. The show explores themes of manipulation and ambition among a new generation of characters. Season 1 introduced Beatrice as a fiery student who challenges the system of sororities and fraternities, making her a key character in the show’s complex landscape....

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Creature Commandos season 1, episode 7.DC just proved oneDC Universehero is basically unkillable - and it’s definitely one of the last characters people would generally expect. TheDC Universe timelinebeginning to get underway has led to a series of exciting revelations, withthe DCUSupermantrailershedding light on what to expect from the movie before its 2025 release, and audiences getting their first look atthe DCU Batmanfollowing the sneak previewCreature Commandosepisode 6 gave of him....

Diablo 4’s new expansion,Vessel of Hatred, adds a significant amount of content to the game, including the impressive Spiritborn class and a full story through the wilds of Nahantu. I have always been a big fan of theDiabloseries, with fond memories of playing the original two games with my family. Seeing the continuation of the timeline and the changes in the world of Sanctuary over the years has been fascinating, including the direction the story is taking now withVessel of Hatred....