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The poster for Portrait of a Lady on Fire not only depicts a bright burning flame, but also features, very subtly in the black negative space, two faces about to kiss.

The campaign for The Naked Gun includes creepy mock-AI posters and a parody OnlyFans account, highlighting a shift in movie promotion strategies that embrace unconventional methods.

Any superhero film aiming for groundedness fails, as efforts to connect the superhero world with ours only illuminate the gap between the two. Groundedness has always been the wrong target; what’s essential is the suspension of disbelief. The Fantastic Four: First Steps embraces a commitment to cosmic-level escapism, delivering bright visuals and a swift plot that keeps disbelief in a deep sleep for the duration of its runtime. With the real world demanding more escapism, this film reintroduces the vibrant, energetic side of superhero cinema that viewers desperately crave.

As long as Hollywood has been making movies, they've been telling the same story about the Irish. At our best we're simple, hopeless romantics with a quiet, rural life. At our worst we're drunken, violent, dirty, law-breakers. Either way, we're almost always a joke or a punchline. You'd think by now, we'd be past this. But if you've seen some of Hollywood's recent depictions of Ireland, you'd understand why someone had to say something.

The trailer is a touch heavy-handed in its insistence that you understand this is all about our current surveillance state and corporate harvesting of our data.

The modular, retro-futuristic production design of The Fantastic Four: First Steps features children’s drawings of flying cars, cute robots, and Technicolor space travel, which contrast with modern elements.

The documentary reveals the internal struggle of a Palestinian man after signing a petition supporting a cultural boycott of Israel, prompting feelings of self-doubt and anxiety.

In The Fantastic Four: First Steps, audiences will see a brighter, boldly colored retro-future, complete with flying cars and semi-helpful household robots, showcasing the importance of family.

A new series, Avatar: Seven Havens, introduces a young Avatar named Pavi and her mentor Jae in the city of Allura, where Pavi faces significant challenges.

Yoshiki, a student in rural Japan, discovers that his best friend Hikaru is an eldritch creature who took over his body after a tragic hiking accident.

When I went to see Spinal Tap, I was the only person in the audience that wasn't laughing because it was really like a documentary to me. Those things actually happened [to me].

No Name Smurf experiences existential angst because he doesn't have his own skill or character trait that makes him stand out, leading to a revelation about his inner magic.

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me launches on October 7 in 4K UHD resolution, allowing fans to experience the critically acclaimed film in improved visual quality.

The glossary shows there's a lot more to the language of Clueless than Valspeak. There are tongue-in-cheek euphemisms like "hymenally challenged"—a politically correct way of saying someone's a virgin.

Clueless, the hit 1995 coming-of-age comedy about an entitled Beverly Hills teen who makes good, helped to popularize expressions like "as if!" and "totally."

The studio, which has owned both the "Alien" and "Predator" franchises since it bought 20th Century Studios in 2019, hasn't announced a new crossover but has seemingly set the stage for the Xenomorphs and the Yautja to battle once again.

A century ago, the crime fiction industry was flourishing, with significant publications such as Agatha Christie’s The Secret of Chimneys and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd redefining the genre.

Yves Guillemot attributed the failure of Star Wars Outlaws to the brand being in 'choppy waters.' He noted the difficulties faced by recent Star Wars media.

In the 32nd century context of the Trek timeline, Vulcans and Romulans are basically the same species, and plenty of other aliens seem to be from blended backgrounds too, so much so that even calling non-human characters 'aliens' feels inaccurate.

The two films embody a retreat from the dark, gritty, real-world templates that ran amok once the genre really took off over the last couple of decades. They offer a vision of heroism that includes self-sacrifice and protection of the innocent.

In a primary-colored, retro-futurist version of 1961 Manhattan, elastic Mister Fantastic and his wife Sue, aka Invisible Woman, are living in a sort of dysfunctional family with Sue's brother, Human Torch, and their buddy The Thing.

The film The History of Sound stars Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor as lovers and music students in pre-World War I Boston, exploring Maine's countryside.

"You know what freedom is? No fear. Just like Tom Cruise." — Benicio Del Toro's character delivers this memorable line in a high-stakes moment of the trailer.

Studio Ghibli fans can get the recently reissued movie Grave of the Fireflies for cheap at Amazon. The Steelbook Edition is on sale for $22.

The moving documentary reveals the profound loneliness experienced by widows and widowers, emphasizing that even surrounded by loved ones, they often feel misunderstood in their grief.

The highly anticipated sequel, Wicked: For Good, has been cursed with yet another questionable design, more akin to a janky fan edit than a blockbuster film poster.

Seth Green's portrayal of Kenny Fisher in "Can't Hardly Wait" showcased a deeply insecure character who became a cultural touchstone for his relatable and ambitious quest.

Fred's chaotic presence in Elizabeth's life not only serves as comic relief but also challenges her to confront the toxic dynamics with her mother, Polly.

Air Bud Returns, the 15th installment, marks a continuation of the beloved family film franchise, focusing on a young boy and his journey with a golden retriever.