https://www.cbr.com A movie buff's paradise to soak up everything cinema, from fan theories to endings explained. Find it all on CBR! Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:00:23 GMT en-US hourly 60 The Marvel Cinematic Universe introduced Eternals as the third movie of Phase 4. It was directed by Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao, in addition to having a well-known cast. The story further explored the cosmic narrative of the MCU by expanding the lore of the Celestials and their role in the creation of the cosmos. It also delved into more serious and darker narratives, showing a new side of Marvel movies. It is for this reason that the MCU should take the movie as an example for its future productions. It would benefit by aiming to match the storytelling aspect, mature tone, and quality that Eternals had instead of pursuing to create more humor-focused movies, like Thor: Love and Thunder, that make a parody of certain characters.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-more-movies-like-eternals/ Though there have been other cinematic representations of the character since then, 1992's Batman Returns is still a beloved movie for many of the Caped Crusader's fans. Featuring a grimly Gothic winter setting and unique takes on key Batman concepts, the movie was definitely a unique spectacle. Part of the winning formula was Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman, who was much more than just the cat's meow.

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]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:40:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/did-chronicles-of-narnia-inspire-harry-potter-hogwarts-founders/ It's that time of year again when Fall looms, and audiences begin to debate which films they should be watching to match the season. This Fall, there's a huge array of blockbusters and indie flicks heading to the big screen that are sure to entertain and engage viewers. However, not all of the movies that are out in theaters are actually tailored to match the Fall season. Some are simply being released to match up with the long-term schedule plans and have not been carefully curated to encourage those autumnal feelings.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:41:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/perfect-movie-genre-fall-season/ In the world of Ghostbusters, New York's paranormal proton packers need to know what they're up against, and it all begins with classification. In both real-world scientific research and the fictional scenarios presented in the Ghostbusters series, one of the crucial skills for a researcher is the ability to describe and classify their observations. When it comes to the supernatural, there's a reason why when there's something strange in a neighborhood, people call the Ghostbusters. It's because they're more than just paranormal exterminators; they're scientists who can recognize and confront the supernatural while the world comes to grips with it.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:40:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ghostbusters-classification-system-explained/ As the next installment in The Hunger Games series, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes features many elements that parallel Katniss Everdeen's story. For instance, the prequel's female lead, Lucy Gray Baird, is a tribute from District 12, just like Katniss was during the 74th and 75th Games. The movie's latest trailer includes a few more references, such as a new rendition of "The Hanging Tree" by Rachel Zegler, but there's also a more subtle callback involving the main protagonist, future president Coriolanus Snow.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:20:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ballad-of-songbirds-and-snakes-trailer-president-snow-scene/ The Ahsoka series included an arc for Ahsoka Tano that highlighted The Last Jedi's storytelling strengths. The second entry in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Episode VIII – The Last Jedi, re-introduced Luke Skywalker into the franchise with a major story role. However, the film's depiction of Luke's personality was a radical departure from the character's portrayals in previous Star Wars media, to the extent that countless fans took issue with the film. The Last Jedi has been a controversial topic of fan discourse since its 2018 release, with many critics claiming that the film misunderstood the franchise's narrative appeal. But Ahsoka's implementation of The Last Jedi's themes suggested Luke's depiction was better than fans originally believed.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:41:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-proves-brilliance-luke-arc-the-last-jedi/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe started off strong in the romance department with iconic relationships such as Tony Stark and Pepper Potts, Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter, Thor and Jane Foster, and more. However, as Phase 4 of the MCU concluded, the franchise has had a dearth of romantic couples. This absence has left a void waiting to be filled by a dynamic power couple.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:02:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/fantastic-four-fixes-problem-mcu/ Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy is still a pinnacle of the superhero genre with its critical reception and box office success. The beloved trilogy also received a recent resurgence, with Tobey Maguire appearing in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Prior to Maguire's return, A fourth entry in the Raimi series was in development and set to feature characters like Vulture, Mysterio, and Black Cat. Ultimately, Sony decided to go in a different direction and rebooted the franchise with Andrew Garfield's The Amazing Spider-Man.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:40:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/sony-sam-raimi-spider-man-4-should-make/ When it comes to discourse about Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the prevailing consensus is that Finn and Rose's mission to Canto Bight was wasted time. Putting aside the fact that it was meant to be wasted time, at least with respect to the Resistance, it seems some still can't see what the point of this story-within-the-story was.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:40:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/canto-bright-mission-message-star-wars-the-last-jedi/ The DC Universe's first Batman film has to surpass Robin's complicated history in cinema. The Brave and the Bold will feature the Robin sidekick, which will greatly set the film apart from most modern Batman films. While the Robin character has been well represented in animated and television mediums in recent years, the sidekick's presence in Batman movies has been more sparse in comparison. The few cinematic inclusions of Robin that have debuted in the past also had storytelling issues that have affected the character's reputation.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:41:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-brave-and-the-bold-needs-to-improve-robins-cinematic-reputation/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe has gone to great lengths to bring to life a world with decades of history behind it. In doing so, it's sped up the timetable of certain events, like the arrival of Kamala Khan in a world that's only had The Avengers for nearly a decade. It's also changed some aspects of the narrative, like having the original Guardians of the Galaxy be Ravagers. But one thing that's remained is the key moments that transcend the comics, such as Thanos snapping his fingers or Peter Parker learning that with great power, there must also come great responsibility.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:41:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-avoid-resurrection-moon-knight-rocket-raccoon/ After the critically panned second installment in the Thor trilogy, The Dark World, Thor: Ragnarök director Taika Waititi brought a whole new character to life and had fans clamoring to see what he'd do next. With many quotable lines and a villain more powerful than Thor, Waititi almost gave Thor a brand-new origin story within Thor: Ragnarök as audiences watched the hero come into his own power. All in all, Thor: Ragnarök is often regarded as one of the best MCU films, but it could've easily snatched the spot of the #1 MCU movie with a tiny change to its main villain, Hela.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:01:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/thor-ragnarok-best-mcu-movie-hela/ Arrival tells a story about alien life forces known as Heptapods taking residence in different parts of the world in dome-like objects. Floating in the sky, they make no moves to attack. In order to make contact with the aliens, the military hires Dr. Louise Banks (Amy Adams), a notable linguistics professor, to translate their language and ask what their purpose is for being on Earth. With the help of theoretical physicist Ian Donnelly (Jeremy Renner), the duo sets out to solve the complicated puzzle. Meanwhile, the entire world becomes anxious about these visitors, causing havoc and mayhem amidst the confusion.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 22:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/arrival-movie-ending-explained/ With Matt Reeves' The Batman taking a decidedly grounded approach to the titular hero and delivering a mystery that served, in part, as a deep dive into the lore of Gotham City. There's one particular Batman comic that could be adapted into the perfect sequel. Scott Snyder's The Gates of Gotham deals with very similar themes surrounding the history of Gotham and its hierarchy that dates back to the early days of the city. Snyder's story takes things even deeper than a plot revolving around the city's appetite for organized crime, peeling back its layers and making the setting a character in of itself.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:00:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-batman-2-scott-snyder-comic/ The Princess Bride is one of the classics of 20th-century cinema. Although the film was only a modest success at the box office, subsequent years have turned Rob Reiner's tribute to fantasy storytelling into one of film's most memorable adventures. So much of the film has become a part of the shared pop-culture consciousness that, in theory, it should be hard to relate to for new audiences. But viewers young and old can find that same sense of fun, whether it's their first or hundred-and-first viewing.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:40:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-princess-bride-timeless-trick/ Some will always be disgruntled with how modern films, television series and other media evolve a fictional universe they loved as a child. When this happens, they'll often declare one of the past entries as when the story "really ended." In the case of the Terminator film series, many fans believe the first sequel, James Cameron's T2, is the perfect end to the series. The good news is, even with all the successive films, comics and games, it still can be, while not dismissing the newer stories in the universe.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:40:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/t2-perfect-end-terminator-series/ Greta Gerwig's Barbie is the smash hit of the summer. It's the first female-directed movie to break a billion dollars at the box office and half of the cultural phenomenon Barbenheimer. It's the highest-grossing film of the year so far and has already become the fourteenth highest-grossing film of all time -- topping blockbusters like The Avengers and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Its story entranced audiences, and moments like the hilarious "I'm Just Ken" sequence have already become daily references for die-hard fans.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:40:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/barbie-best-original-screenplay-campaign-mistake/ Before Tim Burton's Batman was released in 1989, the only live-action exploration of the Dark Knight was relegated to Adam West's iconic, albeit campy portrayal of the character. Before Burton took on directorial duties, there was no deep complexity to the character on screen that focused on what would motivate someone to dress up as a bat and fight crime. While Batman did a great job exploring this idea, it wouldn't be till decades later that another key component revealed itself in defining the character's motivations.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:41:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-cowls-share-secret-motivation/ Released in 1999, The Blair Witch Project became a genuine sensation. The horror movie -- following three student filmmakers attempting to make a documentary about an urban legend -- was presented as a found footage film. Although it wasn't the first of its kind -- both Orson Welles' The Other Side of the Wind and the controversial cult classic Cannibal Holocaust predate The Blair Witch Project -- the success of the film at the turn of the century set off a new wave of similar films.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:40:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-blair-witch-project-replicated-jaws-trick/ With summer winding down, it's the perfect time to look back at the quintessential "last day of summer camp" movie -- Wet Hot American Summer. WHAS may not have gotten the reception the filmmakers were hoping for upon its release in 2001 -- with just 38 percent on Rotten Tomatoes -- but time has been very kind to the irreverent comedy. Not only does it feature one of the most star-studded casts, but it also features a comedy style that has only become more of a staple in the nearly two decades since the film's release.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:40:37 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wet-hot-american-summer-influential-comedy/ Few comic book characters have had as many live-action depictions as Batman, and there's always debate online regarding the best version. The last decade alone has seen three different actors take on the role, with Christian Bale, Ben Affleck and Robert Pattinson all donning the cape and cowl for different visions. The Batman marked the debut of Pattinson as the latest onscreen interpretation of the Dark Knight. The project was initially set to star Affleck, but after the actor departed the project as its writer and director, Warner Bros. tapped Reeves to reboot the character once more.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:41:35 GMT https://www.cbr.com/robert-pattison-batman-best-live-action-version/ Like any adaptation, The Hunger Games movies couldn't include every detail from the source material. Sometimes, entire characters and plot lines must be removed for the sake of time, such as the true origin of the Mockingjay pin and Haymitch's backstory in the second Quarter Quell. Other parts of the story simply aren't as fleshed out as they are in the books, like Katniss and Peeta's history before the Games. One such detail that wasn't fully explained in the films was the tesserae.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:40:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hunger-games-tesserae-explained/ One of the most intriguing components of the Conjuring-Verse has always been how the slew of movies introduce new characters in side arcs. Whether it's the main films or spinoffs, the horror journey James Wan started often does this, laying the groundwork done for prequels and future flicks. It's why the Annabelle franchise came to life, and now, why The Nun II has another precursor chapter unfolding at present.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:40:34 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-nun-2-goat-demon-conjuring-universe-spinoff-worthy/ Doctor Doom is perhaps one of the trickiest roles to predict for the Marvel Cinematic Universes' future. With the Fantastic Four set to make their debut in the universe sometime in the next few years, it's only a matter of time before their most famous enemy follows suit. But Doctor Doom's pedigree within the Marvel Universe could allow him to become a far greater threat to the entire MCU, allowing him to become elevated beyond the other villains of the franchise.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:40:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nikolaj-coster-waldau-perfect-mcu-doctor-doom/ Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom focus on the growing rivalry between Aquaman and Black Manta, but that's not the only part of the hero's mythos that it delves into. Teaming Arthur Curry up with his brother Ocean Master, the movie is set to swim deeper into the lore of Atlantis. This includes a villainous figure who once cursed Aquaman's legacy in the comic books.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-terrifying-ancestor-kordax/ When Logan came out in 2017, most fans believed they would be seeing Hugh Jackman's Wolverine for the last time. Because of this, the movie showed a new side of two of the most famous X-Men characters -- Logan and Professor Xavier. Logan beautifully portrays the strong bond between Wolverine and Professor Xavier, highlighting the sacrifices made in caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's disease. By presenting the mental and physical decline of Professor X, Logan opens up a discussion about the struggles of those who suffer from Alzheimer's and their caregivers.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 23:00:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/how-logan-explores-elder-care/ The Sith are the great villains of the Star Wars universe. While they come in all shapes, sizes, and species, a few traits distinguish them from everyone else. Among those characteristics are an apparent love for dark clothing and red lightsabers. However, from a physical standpoint, the only real commonality between the Sith is the manifestation of yellow eyes.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 21:00:29 GMT https://www.cbr.com/sith-lords-yellow-eyes-star-wars/ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is the highest-rated TMNT film according to Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer and is nearly perfect in the eyes of many. It goes without saying that Nickelodeon Movies will be looking to expand on Mutant Mayhem's success with a new TMNT series. However, the film takes many popular villains from the past without doing justice to their long histories.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:41:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-villain-mistake/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe has covered the broad strokes of many of its heroes, from their origins in movies like Iron Man and Captain America: The First Avenger to their most heroic moments like the final battle against Thanos in Avengers: Endgame. But most of these movies have failed to deeply explore the smaller moments within their growth as heroes and how those moments helped define the most important events of their lives. There's no better example of this than Scott Lang and his time as the hero, Ant-Man. Thankfully, this curiosity was quickly satisfied thanks to an unprecedented look into the MCU with the novel Look Out for the Little Guy.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:40:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ant-man-book-ant-colony-respect/ Ari Aster's Midsommar took audiences on a journey of what a toxic relationship looked like. Dani (Florence Pugh) couldn't recognize her boyfriend Christian's (Jack Reynor) toxic behavior until she went on an unexpected trip to Sweden with him and his friends. Playing around with foreshadowing and poignant commentary, Aster created a cult classic horror film.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:40:29 GMT https://www.cbr.com/midsommar-ending-explained/ In Star Wars: Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, Christopher Lee suited up as the villainous Count Dooku, who played a pivotal role in Anakin Skywalker's fall to the dark side. While Dooku was certainly evil -- and even had a Darth sobriquet, Tyranus, that he rarely used -- he was never quite a Sith, at least not in the true sense. Unlike those who espoused the Sith doctrine, Dooku wasn't motivated by hatred or fear, but by the same purpose that drove him as a Jedi. Dooku even tried to spare Obi-Wan Kenobi on two occasions, and bring him to his cause.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:41:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-count-dooku-never-sith-tried-save-obi-wan/ The Walt Disney Company is currently on a mission to mark its 100th anniversary. While 2023 might be a huge milestone for the House of Mouse, it's also a notable year for Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Directed by Henry Selick and written by Burton and Michael McDowell, the movie's signature soundtrack was delivered by icon Danny Elfman. It's the 30th anniversary of The Nightmare Before Christmas, with the size of the celebrations nodding to the movie's significant longevity.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:41:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-nightmare-before-christmas-30th-anniversary-popularity/ Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is set to expand the world of Atlantis in the DC Extended Universe. Not only will Arthur Curry/Aquaman go on a brand-new adventure throughout the seven seas, but the people he rules over will also get a bit more focus. One of these will be a rather unconventional ally, though he has an extensive comic book history with the King of Atlantis.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 22:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-lost-kingdom-topo-octopus/ Severus Snape is one of the most important characters in the Harry Potter franchise. As the series began to delve into his past and how it shaped him, fans came to understand there was a lot more to Hogwarts' Potions Professor than met the eye. In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry found himself in possession of an incredibly accurate potions textbook that brought him to the top of Professor Slughorn's class. Even Hermione was baffled by Harry's sudden success with potions, a class he'd never particularly excelled at before. Much to Hermione's relief, it wasn't Harry who seemed to have mastered potions. The book once belonged to a student who only referred to himself as the Half-Blood Prince.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 19:40:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/harry-potter-why-snape-half-blood-prince/ 2014's Interstellar is a sci-fi masterpiece by Christopher Nolan. Thus far, it's been his most ambitious work, as it displays heavily researched scientific theories for the intricacies of space, time, wormholes, black holes and everything in between. With the help of Physicist Kip Thorne, the two were able to create a thought-provoking, evocative, realistic approach to what traveling through space could look like.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 18:40:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/interstellar-ending-explained/ Disney's Pocahontas was released almost 30 years ago. While that may conjure nostalgia for many '90s kids, more than two and a half decades after its release, the animated film remains the most problematic Disney Princess movie for its inaccurate portrayal of Pocahontas's story.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 18:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/pocahontas-most-problematic-disney-princess-movie/ It's been years since the main Harry Potter series concluded, but the nostalgia of the saga still spawns theories about some of its most important moments. As every fan knows, Harry survived the killing curse as a baby because his mother's love protected him. However, after Voldemort returned using Harry's blood to regain his full body, he was allowed to touch Harry without suffering negative consequences. This raises the question of how Harry survived the killing curse a second time in Deathly Hallows.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 16:52:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/why-harry-potter-did-not-die-deathly-hallows/ Though most major Star Wars events are depicted in either a movie or a TV show, some major occurrences happen entirely off-screen, including Obi-Wan Kenobi becoming a member of the Jedi Council. In order for there to be a position for him, one of the established members of the Council had to give up their spot, and Kenobi’s came about due to a great tragedy.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 16:40:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/how-obi-wan-got-seat-jedi-council-star-wars/ The From a Certain Point of View series takes a fresh look at the Star Wars films, with 40 stories from 40 different characters' points of view in each collection. In previous volumes, stories like Nnedi Okorafor's "The Baptist" and Katie Cook's comic "The Dragonsnake Saves R2" take another look at Star Wars monsters and reveal that these creatures are not actually enemies after all, from a certain point of view. These recontextualizations of the films give Star Wars lore even more depth by providing new perspectives on these beloved tales.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 15:40:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-sarlacc-c3po-friendship/ Among the heated controversy and debates surrounding the Dinosaur and Indiana Jones franchises, what often goes unnoticed is that Disney already possesses the perfect solution to these recent issues. There's a bitter irony in Disney's quest to reimagine the future in that it risks erasing the past. However, much like an exciting Indiana Jones adventure, there's a rich history to preserve, a magnificent treasure to rescue, and an action-packed thrill ride waiting to unfold.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 14:40:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/disney-solution-indiana-jones-dinosaur-controversy/ Over the five decades since its inception, the Star Trek universe continues to inspire new generations of Trekkies. The original series that began in the mid-1960s has spawned countless spin-offs in television shows, as well as animation and feature films, some of which are still under production.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-every-tv-episode-movie/ During a Cosmopolitan interview, famous actress Aubrey Plaza recently revealed that she auditioned for Deadpool 2, seemingly for Domino, Deadpool’s partner from X-Force. Unfortunately, her audition wasn’t successful, as the role eventually went to Zazie Beetz. She claimed, “[...] I really wasn’t in a good zone because you have to be in an auditioning zone, and I was in a ‘work zone.’ That one hurt. Me and Ryan Reynolds, what could go wrong?” The work she was doing then was actually FX’s Legion, another X-Men property.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 19:41:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aubrey-plaza-legion-deadpool-2/ After a whirlwind year that began at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2023, mockumentary Theater Camp is available to stream on Hulu, which gives a wider audience the chance to finally see this hilarious and heartwarming film. It brings up the film's ability to gather a cult following and potentially garner cult classic status. Theater Camp was co-directed by Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman, who also co-wrote the film with Noah Galvin and Ben Platt. Gordon and Platt, who met at a theater camp as children, co-star in the movie along with Galvin and a host of supporting actors, including a band of children that help make the film what it is.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 18:40:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/theater-camp-cult-classic/ The controversial fate of Jonathan Kent in Man of Steel had dire long-term consequences for the DC Extended Universe timeline. Zack Snyder's first Superman film made many bold creative changes to the DC superhero's background and his supporting cast. Snyder took a more realistic and grounded approach to classic characters like Lois Lane and General Zod and imbued them with complicated motivations to reflect the harsher world that this version of Superman inhabited. However, the most complex motivation came with the film's treatment of Clark's human father and how it led directly to a dark future for the DCEU.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 17:40:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jonathan-kent-death-doomed-dceu-timeline/ The newest rumor out of Deadpool 3 is that Daniel Radcliffe has joined the movie in a “secret role.” Many fans have speculated that he will play a more accurate portrayal of Wolverine, at least in terms of height and stature. Just like John Krasinski played Mr. Fantastic in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the MCU could be playing around with different actors playing an alternative iteration of a popular superhero. However, this might not be the best for Deadpool 3. Not only would this take away from Hugh Jackman’s return as the character, which should be the main focus, but it would also take away a prime candidate to play the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s real Wolverine when the time comes. It also could face the same consequences that plagued Krasinski's performance as Mr. Fantastic -- rushed and only used for fan service.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 16:40:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/deadpool-3-daniel-radcliffe-wolverine-misstep/ It's no secret that George Lucas turned to Akira Kurosawa's films for inspiration when creating the Jedi for the Star Wars franchise, so there's a close connection between the galaxy's peacekeepers and samurai. However, the fact that these directors' understanding of samurai philosophy, or Bushido, can be traced back to one writer -- Inazo Nitobe -- and his 1899 book, Bushido: The Soul of Japan, is often overlooked and needs to be recognized. Bushido, at least through Nitobe's interpretation, can be broken down into seven main facets, and the tenets of the Jedi Code mirror their teachings.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 15:40:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jedi-code-connection-bushido/ The Harry Potter franchise, for the most part, holds up in the entertainment world and has an extremely loyal fanbase. However, there's a lot about the franchise that irks people. While it's kind of a small part of the Harry Potter franchise, the game of Quidditch is one of the most controversial elements of the magical story.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 15:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/why-quidditch-no-sense-harry-potter/ Actors and Comedians Ayo Edebiri and Rachel Sennott are co-leading in the teen-comedy Bottoms, where two lesbian teen girls, Josie and PJ, want to create a fight club to get close to the hot cheerleaders in hopes of losing their virginity. However, things turn sour when the popular football team gets in the mix. Emma Seligman and Sennott co-wrote Bottoms, having both worked together previously on Shiva Baby in 2020. Now, including Edebiri in the creative circle opens to a world of raunchy mayhem. The team includes Nicholas Galitzine, Kaia Gerber, Marshawn Lynch, and other upcoming actors.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 14:40:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ayo-edebiri-rachel-sennott-worked-together-before-bottoms/ Live-action Star Wars projects continue to bring in characters who got their start in animation, from Zeb Orellios to Cad Bane. It's a model working for Lucasfilm, yet there's still more potential. 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of The Clone Wars, starting with Genndy Tartakovsky's micro-series. That makes it all the more fitting that Ahsoka's fifth episode went one step further than past projects by bringing The Clone Wars animated series to life with Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker and a young Ahsoka Tano, played by Barbie star Ariana Greenblatt. For the first time, audiences saw Anakin interact with Ahsoka in live-action, which was exclusive to animation for over a decade.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 12:00:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-live-action-clone-wars-movie/ Kaiju movies are a wonderful subgenre, and no country has produced more memorable ones than Japan. Japanese cinema has spawned some of the greatest monsters, such as Godzilla, Mothra, Gamera, and many others. These kaiju are known for their prodigious size and unparalleled power, which has made them iconic mainstays in film. As great as Japanese cinema is at creating kaiju, American cinema struggles with creating giant monsters.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 22:00:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/king-kong-clover-america-kaiju-problem/ Anakin Skywalker completed his journey to the dark side in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith with the slaughter of the younglings at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. Many have questioned why he killed innocent children, especially when they posed no immediate threat to the Empire and could be converted to the dark side. While the easiest answer claims that Anakin was simply following Emperor Palpatine's orders, a number of fan theories have expanded upon the fallen Jedi's willingness to commit this atrocity.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 21:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-revenge-sith-anakin-massacred-younglings/ Marvel Comics fans had been eagerly anticipating the official transformation of Wanda Maximoff into the Scarlet Witch since her debut in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Right from the beginning, the MCU implemented several strong alterations to the character. Scarlet Witch's transition from villain to hero was fast, but WandaVision readied fans for her true villain arc. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness opened the door to the multiverse for the MCU, and fans were eager to see mutants join the fray -- especially since Wanda is a mutant in the comics, and the X-Men rights had just been acquired from Fox.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:41:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/doctor-strange-multiverse-of-madness-xmen-last-stand-mistake/ One of the most interesting facets of The Nun II is how the Conjuring universe has opted to continue the story of Valak. It's yet another prequel tale, following the Annabelle route, and surely whetting the appetites for when The Conjuring 4 eventually rolls out. Still, many were skeptical, wondering if this horror universe was milking Valak for all she's worth.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:40:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-nun-2-the-conjuring-missing-horror-elements/ Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is Aquaman's next cinematic adventure, with Jason Momoa's take on Arthur Curry forced to defend his new underwater kingdom against an old enemy. It's also the last entry in the DC Extended Universe, which was somewhat known for its divergences from the comic books. Despite these changes to the source material, it seems that the next Aquaman is going all in on one of the hero's best comic books runs ever.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-trailer-adaptation-best-modern-comic/ Created by James Wan, the Conjuring Universe is easily one of the most successful shared universes in the past decade. In that, several other attempts at cinematic universes have come and gone, but these horror movies (based loosely on the real-life cases of demonologist couple Ed and Lorraine Warren) have remained a firm fixture at spooky season and at the box office. Ironically, the Warner Bros. films might offer the best way to handle another franchise from WB.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:40:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/conjuring-universe-perfect-template-dcu/ Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the last entry in the DC Extended Universe, bringing back Jason Momoa's Aquaman for one final adventure. The main threat is Black Manta, who also returns from the first movie. With his hatred for Arthur Curry reaching a fever pitch, Black Manta's relationship with the King of Atlantis is officially the best hero/villain rivalry in the DCEU.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:20:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-trailer-best-dceu-rivalry/ Worlds collide in Nia DeCosta's The Marvels, a spiritual successor to 2019's Captain Marvel. Fans are ecstatic to see Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau, and Kamala Kahn team up after years of lead-up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While this is enough to get many fans invested, the film's premise also offers a promise of things yet to come in the MCU, hearkening back to the franchise's early days of over-the-top interconnectivity and cohesive storytelling.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:40:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-marvels-new-era-mcu/ In 2014, Legendary Pictures launched its new MonsterVerse with the Gareth Edwards-helmed Godzilla. The film was a modest success, but at the time, fans had one major complaint with this second attempt at an American reimagining of their favorite monster: there wasn't enough Godzilla. For a franchise that built a reputation on its epic monster battles, the way the 2014 film constantly cut away just before the action got going was almost worthy of parody. Beyond this and that one great line delivery from Ken Watanabe (let them fight, indeed), the film has been largely forgotten by the mainstream.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:45:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/gareth-edwards-godzilla-underrated/ Jigsaw is slated to return to the spotlight with the 10th installment of the Saw franchise, Saw X, coming to theaters on Sep. 29th. Iconic actor Tobin Bell returns as the Jigsaw killer, and the film is angled to present a new perspective into what drove John Kramer to become Jigsaw. Armed with only the trailer, many Saw fans have turned to online forums to discuss whether Jigsaw will be reimagined as an anti-hero or if his crimes warrant continued status as the franchise's infamous villain.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:00:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/saw-antihero-narrative-jigsaw/ Ahsoka has introduced a brand-new galaxy called Peridea to the Star Wars universe. It's a huge revelation for a franchise that usually sticks to a singular galaxy and promises many new worlds to explore. Of course, galaxies are very far apart from each other, and Peridea is no different. It requires such an immense amount of power to get to — a normal hyperdrive won't cut it. Morgan Elsbeth's ship has hyperdrives from many Super Star Destroyers, which can generate a huge amount of power, but this is unheard of in the galaxy at large.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:00:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ahsoka-plot-hole-banking-clan/ Even with three feature-length adventures under his belt at this point, Hellboy has yet to be featured in a film that fully captures the atmosphere of the comic book series from which he originates. While Hellboy: The Crooked Man is technically a side story outside the main Hellboy narrative, it perfectly encapsulates the vibe that Hellboy was created for in the first place. From the horror elements audiences have come to expect from a Hellboy tale to the exploration of deep-rooted folklore, The Crooked Man has it all.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:41:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/why-crooked-man-perfect-hellboy-story-to-adapt/ When it comes to long-standing horror movie franchises, it can be hard to imagine what they would be like without their main antagonist causing murderous mayhem in each movie. A Friday the 13th without Jason Vorhees or a Halloween without Michael Myers seems like it would be a detriment to the series, especially with such iconic figures being the faces of their films. And yet, the Saw franchise with its puppet-presenting villain in Jigsaw took an unexpected turn when John Kramer, the main villain pulling the strings in the Jigsaw Murders, was killed at the end of the third movie. Although anyone could hide behind the face of the Billy puppet and become the puppeteer for the next series of traps and tests under the guise of Jigsaw, the fact remains that John Kramer's death took the Saw film series in a completely different direction.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:40:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/john-kramer-killed-too-soon-saw-franchise/ One of the most retold moments in Star Wars history is Boba Fett's escape from the Sarlacc Pit, which has led to confusing timelines in the past. If all stories about Boba Fett's escape are considered part of the Legends canon, Boba Fett fell into and then escaped the Sarlacc Pit a total of three times, which is impressive. In the current Star Wars canon, Boba Fett only fell into and escaped the Sarlacc Pit once, as revealed through flashbacks in The Book of Boba Fett.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:41:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-boba-fett-engineered-sarlacc-pit-fall/ Documentaries cover such a vast array of topics these days, from human interest and history to criminal investigations and science. Netflix's strong catalog of documentaries has numerous titles that strike the perfect balance between educational doses of reality and genuine entertainment. One of the great things about Netflix documentaries is that they cater to the interest of just about everyone, and host a wide variety of some of the most intriguing must-watch documentaries.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:20:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-documentaries-on-netflix/ Emma Seligman's Bottoms is one of the best-received movies of the year up to this point. It's a revival of the unabashedly, unapologetically fun teen comedies that populated the early 2000s, and can potentially be a genre-defining classic for the modern era. Seligman's script and direction shine even more than they did in her directorial debut, and many fans are searching frantically for something that'll fill the same place in their minds.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:40:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/bottoms-movie-similar-recommendation/ The first Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom teaser trailer may have teased Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) doing something unforgivable. Among all the fascinating underwater shots, a house can be seen burning. It appears that it may be Arthur's (Jason Momoa) father's house, which may mean a tragic end to this character.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:30:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-black-manta-unforgivable-act/ M. Night Shyamalan is certainly a polarizing director. He has released flops like The Happening and After Earth, but he has also created such gems as The Sixth Sense and the Unbreakable trilogy. No matter what, he'll always be a divisive filmmaker. Shyamalan has recently taken another crack at the big screen with Knock at the Cabin, based on author Paul Tremblay's 2018 horror novel, The Cabin at the End of the World.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:30:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/knock-at-the-cabin-four-horsemen-explained/ It's common for books and movies to pull inspiration from real-life events. It's actually pretty standard, as plenty of fictional horror villains are based on real serial killers. That seems to be the case with David Fincher's 2014 critically acclaimed film Gone Girl, as the parallels to a real-life murder investigation are absolutely shocking.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:40:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/gone-girl-scott-laci-peterson-inspiration/ The Lord of the Rings is one of the most influential pieces of writing to date. Thanks to J.R.R. Tolkien's meticulous world crafting and storytelling, LOTR has gone on to reshape the fantasy genre and inspire authors today. However, the influence of Tolkien's work has a history of extending beyond the literary world.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:40:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/lord-of-the-rings-led-zeppelin-inspiration/ In 2004, the horror saga that is the Saw franchise began, establishing the concept of "games" that involve physical and psychological torture as a means of testing whether an individual truly deserves to live or die, along with introducing the infamous evil mastermind behind it all -- Jigsaw. What started as a story of two men waking up in a disgusting bathroom with their ankles chained up and a dead body between them holding a tape recorder that, when played, asked them if they wanted to play a game has evolved into a series of movies with graphic gore and twist endings that have made Saw a staple in the horror genre. With Saw X coming to theaters at the end of 2023, those curious to delve into the series have an opportunity to complete a rewatch of all seven main movies, as well as the prequel and a copycat killer entry. However, for those who want to introduce the uninitiated to the wicked world of Saw before the movie's theatrical debut, contrary to the concept of starting at the very beginning, the 2005 sequel Saw II is the better movie to begin with.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:40:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/saw-2-best-entry-point-saw-franchise/ M. Night Shyamalan has an interesting legacy as a director. He directed The Sixth Sense, which is beloved by many fans of the horror and thriller genres. He also directed The Last Airbender and After Earth, both of which were widely despised by critics and audiences alike. Needless to say, Shyamalan is the epitome of the phrase "hit or miss." He also has a habit of inserting twists into his films, some of which work while others don't. Fans have had mixed reactions to Shyamalan's latest entry, Knock at the Cabin.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:30:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/knock-at-the-cabin-ending-explained/ Home Alone is a classic film that surely gets anyone in the Christmas spirit. With a fun plot, an excellent cast and a nostalgic ambiance, this film instantly transports viewers to the holidays. Made in 1990 and directed by Dan Mazer, the film focuses on family during the holiday season and how it might be challenging to be a part of one.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:50:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/home-alone-cast-movies/ Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the next (and likely last) adventure featuring Jason Momoa's Aquaman. The basic premise of the movie is now revealed, though the entirety of the cast is still vague. Nevertheless, said plot may suggest that Arthur Curry's family is already larger -- and about to get smaller.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:40:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/aquaman-2-setting-up-arthur-curry-tragedy/ Man of Steel hit theaters in June 2013 and would go on to launch the reluctantly named DC Extended Universe. The DCEU finally united some of DC's greatest heroes on the big screen in the vein of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, Warner Bros. struggled to find the same critical and financial success. Now, after a decade of existence, the DCEU is coming to a crashing end with the poor box-office performances of Shazam! Fury of the Gods, The Flash, and Blue Beetle. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will be the final DCEU product from the old regime that will hit theaters later this year, then the age of the DCU will begin.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:41:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-studios-dceu-biggest-lessons/ Ever since the fateful day that Ahsoka Tano name-dropped Grand Admiral Thrawn in The Mandalorian, fans have long expected an adaptation of Timothy Zahn's classic Star Wars Legends novel: Heir to the Empire. But if Dave Filoni is directing an Heir to the Empire movie, he is inevitably going to run into a massive problem with Luke Skywalker. Before the character showed up in Lucasfilm's Disney+ series, fans accepted he'd be replaced if the story was adapted. Now, however, there is an expectation for the Jedi to appear therein, perhaps in a prominent role.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:31:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/luke-skywalker-appearance-heir-to-the-empire-movie-star-wars/ From the moment Severus Snape was introduced in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, he was viewed through Harry's eyes as a villain. Harry obviously reminded Snape of his father, James, who had bullied and tormented Severus all throughout their time at Hogwarts together. But there was far more to Snape's story than anyone could have ever guessed. It was known throughout the story that Snape was a double agent, working for Dumbledore and reporting the Dark Lord's movements while feeding Voldemort as much information as he could about the opposition. However, there were a lot of people who didn't believe Snape was actually loyal to Hogwarts' headmaster, including Harry and his friends. Between Professor Snape and Albus Dumbledore, Harry had a full arsenal watching his back while he was at school.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/why-snape-killed-dumbledore-harry-potter/ The Star Wars franchise is famous for many things, such as the infamous character studies on Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker, the surprising plot twists during The Empire Strikes Back and the tantalizing special effects in recent films. Star Wars has brought joy to moviegoers and avid fans alike. This stems from how real the world feels and its ability to explore the backgrounds of little-known planets and aliens that inhabit the universe. Even the details of the franchise's fantastical music have evolved to display a homey feel inside of space.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:41:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-cantina-music-genre/ Hawkeye's lack of powers and screen time has made him an underestimated hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite this, he has proven time and time again that he is a vital member of the Avengers. He has provided guidance and support to the team and has become a father figure to some. It is also because of him being one of the few non-enhanced heroes that he has become relatable and likable to audiences. He is a constant reminder to fans that no matter how powerful a character is, they could be a source of guidance and support, even without powers. This is a role that Hawkeye has adopted in the MCU and one that can shape the future of the franchise.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:40:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hawkeye-perfect-hero-set-up-mcu-future/ Horror movies, particularly slasher movies, often contain a strange paradox. They depict women as two-dimensional victims, often punished for their autonomy and enjoyment of sex. Yet, they often end with a female survivor triumphing against the monster. Author Carol J. Clover discussed the trend in her book Men, Women, and Chainsaws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film, and coined the term "final girl" to describe it.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 22:00:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-final-girl-trope-explained/ Rian Johnson has now delivered two successful whodunits -- 2019's Knives Out and its Netflix sequel Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery -- and is showing no signs of slowing down. Having penned a deal with Netflix to deliver two Benoit Blanc mysteries to follow up Knives Out, Johnson still has a film to provide the streamer. While Knives Out and Glass Onion revolved around their respective ensembles, it turns out that Blanc -- detective extraordinaire and the driving factor of both films -- could end up being the biggest mystery of all. Glass Onion, in particular, may have seen Blanc reveal the secret to his success as an investigator in that the final moments of the film by potentially allowing the audience to hear his "real" accent.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:40:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/benoit-blanc-real-accent-glass-onion/ The newest rumor from Deadpool 3 is that Liev Schreiber's Sabertooth will be appearing in the film. Allegedly, his role will be bigger than a cameo but smaller than a main villain role. And that's smart because Sabertooth may not have what it takes to fight Logan (Hugh Jackman) and Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds).

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:40:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/deadpool-3-revisit-forgotten-sabertooth-plot-point/ The Conjuring has been the most successful horror franchise for over a decade, and the hits keep on coming. The Conjuring spinoff movie The Nun II is looking to be another box office slam dunk for the series, and it's also largely seen as an improvement over its predecessor. Unfortunately, it also highlights a major opportunity that the James Wan property keeps missing.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:40:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/conjuring-universe-avoiding-werewolves/ It's safe to say the most traumatic experience the Marvel Cinematic Universe has endured is Thanos' Snap from Avengers: Infinity War. The moment drastically changed the direction of the franchise, with half of the universe wiped out, forcing The Avengers to travel back in time in an attempt to bring everyone back. However, despite the heroes' victory in Avengers: Endgame, The Marvels director Nia DaCosta has fired a shot at Captain America, blaming him for The Snap.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:20:03 GMT https://www.cbr.com/captain-america-blame-thanos-snap-mcu/ The modern action genre in film has produced some wildly entertaining films. There are the deadly ballets of the John Wick franchise, the non-stop beats of the Extractions films and the genre-bending exploits of Everything, Everywhere, All At Once. But there's one film series that purposefully looks to the past when devising new entries and has zeroed in on a tonal throughline to the past that benefits their style of bombast.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:40:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secrets-the-expendables-success-isnt-action/ The character of Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle finally has his own theatrical film. As part of the new DC Cinematic Universe, he's sure to have a bright future ahead. Many DC fans might be aware that this is not the character's first on-screen appearance, having been previously been featured in several animated films and TV series. Some may have forgotten, however, where it was that he actually received his first outing in DC-related media.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/smallville-blue-beetle-first-live-action-debut/ Murder on the Orient Express marked the beginning of the new Agatha Christie cinematic universe. Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in Murder on the Orient Express and its sequels, Death on the Nile, and A Haunting in Venice. Branagh portrays the iconic Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. These films feature an ensemble cast as well, who bring to life the characters in Christie's novels. A Haunting in Venice also introduces a recurring character in several of Agatha Christie's novels, Mrs. Ariadne Oliver, portrayed by Tina Fey. And while Mrs. Oliver is a beloved character and a friend of Hercule Poirot, there's another important character Kenneth Branagh should bring to the screen next.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:40:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/kenneth-branagh-poirot-sidekick-next/ Last month, the highly anticipated sci-fi sequel Dune: Part Two was pushed from its Nov. 3, 2023 release date back to March 15, 2024. The announcement of the four-month delay came with the widespread belief that it was an inevitable consequence of the ongoing strike by SAG-AFTRA, the Hollywood actors' union. Although Warner Bros. Discovery, the distributor of Dune: Part Two, has not explicitly referred to the strikes as the cause of the delay, it came after weeks of speculation that the entire fall movie slate was possibly at risk.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:40:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dune-part-twos-delay-actors-strike/ The first teaser trailer for The Marvels has been released, and it showcases a bit of how the film will unite three generations of Marvel heroines. There's still a lot that's unknown about the film, however, namely its central conflict and villain. Said villain is briefly shown in the trailer, but she's perhaps one of the deepest cuts yet in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-marvels-villain-dar-benn-explained/ Any longtime fan of Star Trek knows that any new iteration in the saga often comes with controversy from fans. Both J.J. Abrams's Kelvin Timeline reboot movies and Star Trek: Discovery were no different, though the latter series fixed a big mistake made by the former. In almost all cases, the series or films that cause the most consternation among fans eventually age into their proper place in the saga. However, sometimes, the storytellers don't consider the full implications of their decisions on the 57-year-old canon.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:45:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-discovery-kelvin-timelines-movies-mistake/ In the years since the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Rian Johnson's film has been debated to no end. Many viewers especially took issue with the arc that John Boyega's character Finn was given, including Boyega himself. Some of the more recurring complaints claim that Finn's role in the overall narrative was pointless and that his arc was a dead end. However, to make such a claim would mean to disregard the character development Finn's journey in The Last Jedi was ultimately designed for.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:40:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/in-defense-finn-arc-star-wars-the-last-jedi/ Jor-El had questionable beliefs in Man of Steel, and My Adventures with Superman highlighted how flawed the character was. The DC Extended Universe's version of Jor-El was a significant aspect of Clark Kent's transformation into Superman. However, this Jor-El had an unjustifiably biased view of his son's new home planet.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:45:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/my-adventures-with-superman-exposed-jor-els-flaws-in-man-of-steel/ A major draw in the horror genre has been the revival of demonic possession movies. 2023 had Evil Dead Rise in theaters, as well as The Pope's Exorcist. They continue to produce a ton of jump scares and the trend of kids being taken over by demons. More importantly, they elevate the quality, which dipped in recent years.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:40:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-exorcist-believer-key-breaking-heroes/ When The Nun wrapped, many fans thought the story with Valak was over. It showed how Valak possessed Frenchie and ended up marking Lorraine Warren to kickstart the first Conjuring movie years later. Interestingly, The Nun II is expanding on Frenchie's possession and what Valak truly craves.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:41:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/how-the-nun-2-connects-the-conjuring/ When The Flash brought back Michael Keaton for another turn as the Dark Knight, it made sure to make some jokes in honor of his tenure as the character. And one of its many was a callback to Bruce Wayne's line in Batman (1989) about getting "nuts." Becoming an iconic phrase, many fans were excited to hear Keaton say it again in The Flash's trailers and in the film itself.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:40:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-lego-batman-movie-outdid-the-flash-joke/ Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is set to be the last movie set in the DC Extended Universe. The sequel to 2018's Aquaman, the project may also be the final appearance of Jason Momoa's take on the King of Atlantis. The jury is still out on its quality, but a rejected idea for the first movie may have made for a better sequel.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 22:00:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jeff-nichols-aquaman-pitch-perfect-last-dceu-movie/ The Wizarding World of Harry Potter had its fair share of controversial characters. From Dolores Umbridge to Rita Skeeter, author J.K. Rowling created loads of different characters and personalities that stood in the way of the main protagonists in Harry Potter. The Dursley family was part of the long list of controversial Harry Potter characters. Yet, fans were in for quite a surprise when the later movies introduced a Dursley family member who was even nastier than Dudley, Petunia, and Vernon.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 20:00:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/what-happened-to-marjorie-dursley-in-harry-potter/ In the 21st Century, Paramount Studios tried to repeat the 20th-century success of its oldest franchise, set in the 23rd and 24th Centuries. On television, or streaming at least, Star Trek is thriving with five series so far and more on the way. (At least once studios offer the WGA and SAG-AFTRA unions a fair deal and end the strikes.) Yet, despite three films that made more than any of the previous movies in box-office receipts, the universe created by Gene Roddenberry is faltering on the big screen. Suppose Paramount is trying to repeat old successes. In that case, it has ignored the key element of connectivity in modern Star Trek movies at a time when audiences are primed for this kind of cinematic storytelling.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 20:00:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-movies-missing-serial-story/ When people tune in to see their favorite slasher, it's usually to enjoy the creative kills they dish out to their victims. Or, depending on the character, it might be the quippy one-liner they'll utter before adding another tally to their kill count. But one thing that's never deeply explored is the motivations of these characters and what makes them kill or, more importantly, why they're so evil in the first place. Granted, fans may know the character's backstory and why they do what they do, but there's an inherent level of evil that comes with these faces that many may not consider. For example, Freddy Krueger was evil long before he could enter dreams, while Leatherface was more accurately a victim of circumstance and abuse.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 19:01:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/chucky-more-sinister-killer-michael-myers/ While Severus Snape (played by Alan Rickman in the movies) ended the series as a hero, he committed several villainous acts throughout the Harry Potter series. For example, Snape was responsible for telling Voldemort about the prophecy that got Harry's parents killed. However, funny enough, one of Snape's most villainous acts was a complete accident. In the Battle of the Seven Potters, Snape accidentally cuts George Weasley's ear while trying to help Harry's convoy (enough said that he wasn't all that successful).

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/severus-snape-villainous-act-accident/