El Camino Cameos Explained; Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul Guest Stars

Major spoilersahead forEl CaminoandBreaking Bad If you haven’t already watched either the big-screen or Netflix premiere ofVince Gilligan’sEl Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, you should probably rectify that immediately, especially if you’re a fan of the award-winning show and its incredible cast, narrative, and production quality. The movie, which, as our ownMatt Goldbergsaysin his review, is essentially a pair of “lost episodes” strung together, acts as a closer to the story of Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), just asBreaking Baditself closed out Walter White’s (Bryan Cranston) tale....

July 20, 2025 · 8 min · 1681 words · Michael Nelson

From 'Back to the Future' to 'Doctor Who': 10 of the Coolest Time Machines In Movies and TV

Science fiction is littered with time machines of all different shapes and sizes, with a litany of different rules and regulations that may or may not need to be followed if the protagonists want to avoid blowing up the universe. RELATED:7 Must-Watch Time-Travel TV Shows Some of these time machines make perfect logical sense (as far as time travel goes). Others, not so much. Either way, the genre provides huge opportunities for creativity, and some of the time machines that have been dreamed up by writers aiming for absurdity, realism, or just plain old awesomeness have inspired audiences and stood the test of time (which is rather fitting when you think about it)....

July 20, 2025 · 9 min · 1815 words · Maurice Williams

Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 3: Queen's Justice Theories

Like a cheap, drunken night at a Braavosi brothel,Game of Thronesusually leaves us with far more questions than answers. Each week, we’re going to take a deeper look into every single Q HBO’s fantasy mega-hit needs to A. After finally getting over the Captain-Jack-Sparrow-meets-cocaine ending to “Stormborn,” we’ve recovered enough to realize that Jon Snow is about to meet Daenerys Targaryen in the flesh. So, next up: a pirate’s welcome, Casterly Rock beats scissors, and the two nicest heads of hair in Westeros finally meetin the promo for “The Queen’s Justice....

July 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1261 words · Cassandra Kennedy

Gary Gulman on His New HBO Special, Battling Depression, Joker Scene

Every night, in comedy clubs across the country, comics bare their souls onstage. They dig deep within themselves to make people laugh, to distract them from their troubles and, for at least a few minutes, take away their pain. But sometimes it’s the comedian who is in pain themselves, and all the laughter and applause in the world isn’t enough to make them feel better. To battle the sinister force that is depression is no laughing matter....

July 20, 2025 · 21 min · 4381 words · Frank Gutierrez

Han Solo Movie Cast Image Reveals the Star Wars Spinoff

While pre-shoots for the young Han Solo movietook place a few weeks ago, principal photography on theuntitledStar Warsspinoffbegan yesterday, and to mark the occasionLucasfilmhas unveiled a full cast photo—including our first look atAlden Ehrenreich’s shaggy Han Solo ‘do.The LEGO Movie,21and22 Jump Street, andCloudy with a Chance of MeatballsfilmmakerPhil LordandChris Millerare directing the incredibly riskyStar WarsStory, which aims to explore the early adventures of the iconic scoundrel Han Solo and his co-pilot Wookiee Chewbacca....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Diana Graham

House of the Dragon Showrunners Compare the Targaryens to the Jedi

The Hollywood Reporterhas released the first part of its piece chronicling the behind-the-scenes story and development of the upcoming prequel series to HBO’s highly successfulGame of Thronesseries exploring the history and the civil war of House Targaryen,House of the Dragon. This new article involved interviews with many members of the teams behind the upcoming series and its source material as it explores the history of the series, from its inception and pitches to discussing the pressure of having to step up and not only create what would have been HBO’s first ever spin-off series, but also a series that is filling the hole left by something as huge asGame of Thrones....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · Lee Martinez MD

I Love ‘The Dark Knight Rises,’ but It Steals Its Ending From 'The Iron Giant'

It’s been over a decade sinceChristopher Nolanconcluded his famedDark Knighttrilogy, and even now,The Dark Knight Risescontinues to be a joy to watch. FromTom Hardy’s incredible performance as Bane toChristian BaleandAnne Hathaway’s clear chemistry as Batman and Catwoman, it’s easy to see whyRisesmade over a billion dollars at the box office. It’s a fun movie, and even if it isn’t as standalone-ishas the previous two installments, it’s an epic conclusion to a brilliant saga....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Cynthia Mendoza

Infinity War Box Office Tracking for Over $200 Million Opening Weekend

In a surprise to absolutely no one, the first tracking forAvengers: Infinity Warhas the film pegged for a monumental opening weekend at the box office. PerTHR, Disney insiders are suggesting an opening weekend in the range of $175 million to $200 million, but studios are notoriously conservative with these kinds of numbers so as not to see the actual results become underwhelming. So that means we’re likely looking at an opening weekend over $200 million for the highly anticipated MCU sequel....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Nicole Davis

Is Being the Ricardos a True Story?

The long-awaited biopic,Being the Ricardos, starsNicole KidmanasLucille BalloppositeJavier BardemasDesi Arnaz, and takes a deep dive into the often-mercurial forces behind the Hollywood power couple. Written and directed byAaron Sorkin,a filmmaker who’s known for writing such intense biopics asThe Social Network,Steve Jobs,andMolly’s Game, Sorkin reveals a powder keg of a marriage, a hit TV show beholden to its advertisers, and the backlash from the Red Scare that tormented Hollywood in the 1950s....

July 20, 2025 · 5 min · 956 words · Steven Romero

Island Between Tides Casts Adam Beach, Donal Logue, and More

Another ofPeter PanauthorJ.M. Barrie’s stories will be made into a film. It has been announced that filming has begun on the upcoming filmThe Island Between Tides. The film will starPaloma Kwiatkowskias Lily. Her previous work includes 2019’sRiot Girls(directed byJovanka Vuckovic), 2016’sWho’s Driving Doug(directed byDavid Michael Conley), and 2014’sSitting on the Edge of Marlene(directed byAna Valine). In the film, Lily follows a mysterious melody that takes her to a remote tidal island....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Anthony Wilson

Jamie Foxx Says Mike Tyson Movie Still a Go with Scorsese

It’s hard to know where to start when it comes toMike Tyson’s relationship to popular culture, especially in the realms of TV and movies. He’s appeared in a handful of movies and a trio of feature films have been made about him, including the documentaryTyson, HBO’s overcooked biopic of the same name, andSpike Lee’s filming of his one-man showMike Tyson: Undisputed Truth. He has been parodied onThe Simpsonsin the form of boxer Drederick Tatum, and indeed has his own animated series now,Mike Tyson Mysteries....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Jason Bell

Jumanji 3: Alex Wolff, Madison Iseman & More Returning to Cast

Sony’sJumanji: Welcome to the Junglesequel has got the whole gang back together. PerTHR, the thirdJumanjifilm has locked down Welcome to the Jungle’s starsSer’Darius Blain,Alex Wolff,Madison Iseman, andMorgan Turnerto return as the teen gamers who transform into The Rock & Co. when transported into the video game world of Jumanji. That about rounds out the major players from the original cast for the sequel.Dwayne Johnson,Karen Gillan,Jack BlackandKevin Hartare already set to return, along withWelcome to the JungledirectorJake Kasdan(Bad Teacher)....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · Lisa Scott

Kathy Bates Ain't Your Mother's 'Matlock' in New Legal Drama Series Trailer

Age affects how people treat each other. This treatment is not always nice, and no one is living this more than Madeline Matlock, the lead character inCBS' upcoming series,Matlock. At 75 years of age, Matlock has learned that she is invisible to many people, and while some others may wallow in this realization,she uses it to her advantage. After practicing law when she was younger, Matlock takes a crack at it again and uses everything she knows to her advantage....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Erin Hansen