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WhenCaptain America: Civil Warwas announced, I was worried that meant the Cap (Chris Evans)/Bucky (Sebastian Stan) plotline fromThe Winter Soldierwould be quickly dismissed. Instead, it looks like it will be the anchor forCivil War, and while Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) will be the main antagonist, Cap and Bucky’s relationship isn’t going to be reduced to a prologue. It’s a major part of the story, which involves Captain America and Iron Man coming to blows over superhero regulation....

There have been a lot of things said about the magnificence ofClint Eastwood’sUnforgiven.Undoubtedly one of thefinest Westerns in cinematic history, its influence has been so far-reaching that it gave birth to a Japanese remake in 2013 starringKen Watanabe. Directed byLee Sang-il, the jidaigeki reconstruction takes the spirit of the Eastwood flick and transforms it into a gripping and bloody samurai epic. This remake is bloodier, more fleshed out, and it explores the waters which the Western did not test....

The fallout at Netflix continues after another one of its stars has been accused of sexual assault. The streaming giant recently decided to cut ties withKevin Spacey, andcontinueHouse of Cardswithout him. Now,THRis reporting that Netflix has firedDanny Mastersonfrom its scripted comedy seriesThe Ranchafter multiple allegations of rape. The LAPD has also been investigating Masterson since March, in addition to a potential Church of Scientology cover-up. In a statement today, Netflix said: “As a result of ongoing discussions, Netflix and the producers have written Danny Masterson out of The Ranch....

Warner Bros. has released a new trailer-like video forFantastic Beasts 2that runs down the majorHarry Potterconnections in the film—or at least the ones that we know of so far. When the firstFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themmovie was released, most fans expectsomeconnections to theHarry Potterfranchise, but by and large were ready for a film set in a new corner of the Wizarding World. We certainly got that, but the reveal of Gellert Grindelwald as the Big Bad of this franchise setFantastic Beastson a collision course withPotterlore that only gets more explicit in the sequelFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald....

The word “aporia,” which gave tonight’s penultimate episode ofFargo’s third season its title, has amassed more than one definition over the years. The main split is between its rhetorical meaning - where it refers to expressing real or fabricated doubt in a debate - and its philosophical meaning, where its more means a puzzle of sorts, a problem without an enactable solution. What it really boils down to, in terminology that might fit in with the characters inNoah Hawley’s not-so-little world, is a noodle-scratcher, a real pickle....

Prey, the 2022 prequel toPredator,hasproven to be a delight forPredatorfansand oblivious newcomers alike. Many franchise films have become critical successes due to finding their footing with individual stories that do not ride on the coattails of their predecessors. With all the hype aroundPrey, here are nine more franchise movies that you may watch at any time—no homework required. RELATED:Colin Trevorrow Talks ‘Jurassic World Dominion Extended Edition' and the Future of the Franchise...

Today, Rooster Teeth officially launches their newest animated series,gen:LOCK. This sci-fi/mecha story uses the company’s previous successes withRed vs BlueandRWBYas a launching point, but it quickly becomes apparent that it’s very much its own thing. The combat gets kicked up quite a few notches, so whether you’re looking for aerial dogfights, metal-crunching mecha battles, or hand-to-hand melee exchanges, there’s a lot to love ingen:LOCK. The characters have also grown in complexity, both visually and in their personalities and motivations; that latter trait is something that makesRWBYso good, and Rooster Teeth wisely keeps that mature storytelling approach ingen:LOCK....

Written, directed and executive produced by series creatorAmy Sherman-Palladinoand executive producerDaniel Palladino, the four-part Netflix seriesGilmore Girls: A Year in the Lifebrings back countless favorites from the original series, including, of course,Lauren Graham(as Lorelai Gilmore),Alexis Bledel(as Rory Gilmore),Kelly Bishop(as Emily Gilmore) andScott Patterson(as Luke Danes) while also paying tribute to actorEdward Herrmann(who played Richard Gilmore on the original series), who died in 2014. A true gift to the fans that have supported the series and felt like it deserved the chance to end on its own terms, Stars Hollow has been fully restored in all its glory, from Luke’s Diner to the Dragonfly Inn to Lorelai’s charming Connecticut home....

The newHellboyuses a script that’s described as a “true collaboration” between screenwriterAndrew CosbyandHellboycomic creatorMike Mignola. There are scenes and dialogue that come straight from the source material, but there are also elements that deviate from the comics, likeDaniel Dae Kim’s role in the film. In the comics, Kim’s character Daimio and Hellboy never even share a page but in the film, Hellboy (David Harbour) reluctantly joins forces with the BPRD team commander in an effort to put a stop toMilla Jovovich’s Nimue, The Blood Queen....

Few actors have as much resonance within the noir genre asHumphrey Bogart. Most noir films tend to focus on an older, grizzled private eye who is defined by his cynical view of humanity and unparalleled intelligence — qualities that Bogart defined with his iconic performance as Sam Spade inJohn Huston’s 1941 mystery classic,The Maltese Falcon. While Spade set the template that every future sleuth would be compared to, he wasn’t the only iconic character that Bogart played within his career....

The ever-iconicSaturday Night Livehas officially entered its landmark 50th season. Created byLorne Michaels, the late-night sketch comedy show has been airing on NBC since 1975, with the inaugural episode hosted by stand-up legendGeorge Carlin, which was portrayed in Jason Reitman’sSaturday Night, which is now streaming on Netflix. The series has received a whopping 84 Emmy wins,the most out of any other television show in history, and has been hailed by many as one of the greatest TV shows of all time....

Warning: The Following article contains spoilers for Fast X.Fast Xhas raced into theaters, and while the franchise’s popularity has softened somewhat in the US,it is still incredibly popular across the globe.Fast Xwas filmed and designed as a two-part story, with the story leaving audiences on a gigantic cliffhanger. The idea is that the next movie, the 11th installment of theFast and Furiousfilm series, would be the franchise’s grand finale. However, starVin Dieselgained a great deal of attention when he revealed atthe film’s world premiere in Romethat after seeing the movie, Universal Pictures asked if they could change the two-part finale of the Fast & Furious film series into a three-part trilogy....

Success is not a random occurrence. It’s not spontaneous or unfounded, and it’s not a matter of sheer luck. Success is born out of trial and error–out of blood, sweat, and tears. It is created through equal parts innovation and imitation, through careful observation and meticulous work. Success is not random, but rather a grind, with the hope that the end result leaves you better. It takes work, and it takes time....