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Forcus Features has released the firstTullytrailer. Directed byJason Reitmanand written byDiablo Cody, the story focuses on an overworked mother (Charlize Theron) who is gifted a night nanny, Tully (Mackenzie Davis). Although she’s initially reluctant to work with Tully, the two end up forming a unique bond. I’ve really enjoyed Reitman and Cody’s past collaborations,JunoandYoung Adult, and I’ve been in the minority in appreciating Reitman’s much-maligned recent moviesLabor DayandMen, Women & Children, so I’m certainly interested in whatTullyhas to offer....

While Marvel Studios keeps giving us amazing live-action adaptations ofStan Lee’s characters, two new animated films are on the horizon that are based on his characters, but ones do not belong to Marvel.Deadlinereports, Kartoon Studios and the UK’s GFM Animation have announced a new slate based on stories from theStan Lee Universe.Heroes At LargeandSilver Sentinelwill be the first two features of their joint slate. Chris Jenkinsis writing and directingHeroes At Large, which follows two best friends, Bill and Joe, who are ordinary dads and electrical repairmen....

As expected, the official line-up of films for the2019 Venice International Film Festivalwill includeTodd Phillips' take on theJokermythology,James Gray’s star-studdedAd Astra, and the latest pic from the problematic Polish filmmakerRoman Polanski. The official selections for competition include films from all over the world in a fairly diverse array of international voices, but the film festival has a long way to go to improve its gender disparity. Of the 21 films vying for the top prize, only two come from female directors:Haifaa Al Mansour, the first female director in Saudi Arabia whose 2012 filmWadjdawas nominated for a BAFTA, andShannon Murphy, a newcomer to the film circuit who makes her feature directorial debut withBabyteeth....

Season 3 ofThe Gilded Agecontinues to go from strength to strength, with the most recentEpisode 3, “Love is Never Easy,“perhaps the best of the lot so far. The future of Gladys (Taissa Farmiga) now hangs in the balance, as, following a trip to New York, she and the Duke of Buckingham’s (Ben Lamb) plan to marry is finally announced at the unveiling ofSargent’s (Bobby Steggert) portrait. However, this is quickly followed by Gladys uncomfortably fiddling with her pearl necklace and accidentally breaking it, helpfully illustrating her uncertain feelings about the pending nuptials....

Captain America: Brave New Worldis set to feature the return of antagonists introduced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s second ever film, 2008’sThe Incredible Hulk, with promotion for the film focusing onHarrison Fordtaking over the role of Thaddeus Ross in time for the character’s transformation into the Red Hulk. But in addition to the red equivalent of his Avengers teammate,Sam Wilson/Captain America(Anthony Mackie) will also have to contend with some new enemies....

Fewer things are messier than Max Rockatansky’s (Tom Hardy) past. AsFuriosa: A Mad Max Sagacontinues itsjourney in theaters, fans might wonder where the madman is at that time, and, as it turns out, it has to do with a mystery fromMad Max: Fury Road. In that movie, Max is constantly haunted by visions of a little girl mentioned in the credits only as “The Accusing Dead,” played byCoco Jack Gillies. But, in reality, she answers to the name Glory, andshe and her mother are the key to explaining why Max is, well, mad by the timeFury Roadbegins....

Since the dawn of time, one question has plagued humankind: Why do cartoon characters wear gloves?Mickey Mouse. Roger Rabbit. Bugs Bunny. Sonic the Hedgehog. Woody Woodpecker.Cuphead. And so on, and on, and on, so much so that it’s actually strange to see an anthropomorphic cartoon character sans gloves. But why are they so prevalent? There must be a reason why gloves are the de facto item for the cartoon community....

Keanu Reeveswasn’t anyone’s first choice for Neo in theWachowski Siblings’The Matrix. Reports vary but everyone fromBrad PittandVal KilmertoTom CruiseandJohnny Deppwere reportedly in the running for the role of Neo. In hindsight, the choice of Reeves seems obvious. What so many people mistook as an idiot’s temperament in his youth, when he was starring inBill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, was an expertise in conveying inner peace, whether it’s intact or under attack....

From writer/directorJeffrey McHale, the documentaryYou Don’t Nomiexplores the controversial NC-17 rated filmShowgirls, from its disastrous theatrical release to its unexpected cult status and why its gained such a following of devotees, over its 25-year history. With the debate over its quality and its questionable messages about sex and gender, a collection of film critics, scholars and members of the fan community explore and reflect back on an artistic intent they may never be fully known or understood, but that sparks a conversation that connects them all together....

Over the last half decade, Disney+ has cracked theMCUwide open. Alongside Marvel’s live-action series likeWandaVisionandLoki, the popular comic brand has gotten back in the animation game withMarvel’s What If…?andX-Men ‘97. Their next animated series isYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, tackling the famous Web-Head’s early high school days. Now, ahead of the series debut, Marvel has announced thatYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manwill be getting an official prequel comic. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, written byChristos Gagewith art byEric Gapstur, will be a five-issue limited series....

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsalum,Teddi Mellencamp, is sharing a health update amid her cancer battle. The reality TV star, whounderwentemergency brain surgeryon July 18, 2025, to remove multiple tumors, is shedding light onpost-surgery scan revelations. On July 12, 2025, Teddi shared a post on her Instagram, less than a month after her surgery, to share difficult news about her health. The mom of three revealed that the doctors wereunable to remove the multiple tumors in her brainvia surgery....

There are many murmurs about bringingRobert Pattinson’s Batman being a part ofJames Gunn’s new DC Universe. WhileMatt Reevesis hard at work preparing to filmThe Batman IIthis year, Gunn has previously revealed plans for Batman: Brave and the Bold for his own interconnected universe.The FlashdirectorAndy Muschiettiis set to helm the feature,which is taking its own sweet time in the development phase. However, the two movies, being DC IPs, won’t be released too close to each other....

Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for ‘MaXXXine’. Whether or notMaXXXineends up truly being the finale of the horror seriesthat writer-directorTi Westfirst began withX, it still marks an end of sorts to the journey for fame thatMia Goth’s titular Maxine threw herself into. Jumping ahead years into the future to take us into the sleaziest parts of 80sHollywood, this third entry is also regrettably the weakest of the bunch. Where the first two had plenty of references, this one leans into them hard and comes out on the other side with little to show for it....