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When synchronized sound was invented back in the 1920’s, among the most frequently produced films were musicals. Now, movie musicals have been sweeping the big screen for almost a century. Taking inspiration from music hall, vaudeville, and Broadway, this genre includes musical numbers that move the story along,offer insight into characters and their motivations, and, more often than not, excite their audience. While a divisive genre among many audiences, when a musical film manages to hit the perfect balance between entertainment and engagement, it can bean experience unlike any other....

The vast majority of animated movies are marketed toward families. This makes sense, as it allows studios to cover as many bases as possible and thus get as much money as possible. This doesn’t mean that these movies are cheaply made: lots of time, care, and plenty of heart go into the creation of these movies. The best animated films present a strong mixture of gorgeous animation, memorable characters, and strong messages....

If there’s one filmmaker who’s made no secret of his love for film’s role in the cinematic experience, from shooting to projection, it’sChristopher Nolan. So it should come as no surprise that theDunkirkdirector is backing a stunning new 70mm print ofStanley Kubrick’s sci-fi masterpiece2001: A Space Odyssey. The unrestored 70mm print was pulled from2001’s original negatives, and Warner Bros. is set to debut the unvarnished edition of the film at Cannes on May 12, where Nolan will make his first appearance at the festival and introduce the screening....

Has anybody noticed that movies these days seem to be getting longer and longer? Films likeOppenheimerclock in at three hours, andThe Brutalistpasses the 180-minute mark. Now more than ever, audiences are having to control their bladders and feel their backsides go numb from sitting for so long. The truth is, these epic runtimes can be daunting for some, and not everyone can dedicate that much time to watching something. The good news, however, is that there are plenty of films under ninety minutes long that are just as entertaining....

We all have our favorite holiday classics andmust-watch Christmas movies, but what do you do if you’ve already binge-watched all your favs? After all, we didn’t have quite as many holiday parties and seasonal events to take up our time this year, which meant there was a lot of time to watch your go-to Christmas movies. So if you’re looking for something new to watch, we’ve put together nine of the best new Christmas movies and holiday specials you may stream right now....

On June 23, 2025, the king of the monsters rampaged its way into all of our hearts.Godzillawas released 70 years ago and still reigns supreme asa masterpiece of kaiju cinema.The movie, directed byIshirō Hondafrom a screenplayby Honda and co-writerTakeo Murata,follows a post-war Japan faced with an unimaginably destructive force that was awakened by American nuclear testing.The film holds a unique place in pop culture, as both a harrowing post-war drama that serves as anallegory for the destructive consequencesof nuclear power, and the start of a long-running, iconic franchise that has taken on so many different forms....

In Season 2 of the Starz seriesAmerican Gods, the battle between the Old Gods, or the traditional gods of mythological roots from around the world, and the New Gods, who reflect society’s modern devotions (i.e. money, technology, media, celebrity and drugs), is really heating up, and Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) is on his own path to figuring out exactly what he believes. On that journey, he crosses paths with a two-spirited wanderer named Sam Black Crow (Devery Jacobs), an indigenous woman who lives her own life with confidence, openness and strength....

ActorArt LaFleur, known for his work as Babe Ruth inThe Sandlotamong various other projects, has tragically passed away at the age of 78. His passing was confirmed by his wife Shelley, nothing that LaFleur lost a 10-year battle with A-typical Parkinson’s disease. LaFleur was 78 years old. While audiences would most remember LaFleur forThe Sandlot, the actor had several notable acting credits. He portrayed Chick Gandil of the Chicago White Sox in another iconic baseball film,Field of Dreams....

Zack Snyder’sBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicesees a battle between the Dark Knight and Man of Steel in theaters this weekend. But, according to a new survey conducted by Fandango (viaDeadline), audiences are more exciting by the prospect of seeing someone who’s not even in the title, Diana Prince. Gal Gadotmakes her debut as Wonder Woman in the film, and 88% of those surveyed were excited to see the character finally realized on the silver screen....

Orlando Bloom(Pirates of the Caribbean) andCara Delevingne(Suicide Squad) star inCarnival Row, a series set in a Victorian fantasy world filled with mythological immigrant creatures whose exotic homelands were invaded by the empires of man. This growing population struggles to coexist with humans — forbidden to live, love, or fly with freedom. But even in darkness, hope lives, as a human detective, Rycroft Philostrate (Bloom), and a refugee faerie named Vignette Stonemoss (Delevingne) rekindle a dangerous affair despite an increasingly intolerant society....

As the release ofZack Snyder’s Justice Leaguegets closer, more footage is officially available each day. And after almost the whole heroes’s team got special attention from the marketing campaign, it was about time for Cyborg (RayFisher) to be put on the spotlights. The new teaser trailer, published in themovie’s official Twitter, focuses on Cyborg’s struggle around his own identity: half-man, half-machine, andmade whole by a Mother Box. This is the most recent of a series of teasers about all the members of the Justice League featured in the movie, after Batman (Ben Affleck) and Superman (Henry Cavill), Aquaman (Jason Momoa),Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)and The Flash (Ezra Miller)....

This morning has brought us the glorious gift of Sony’sThe Dark Towertrailer, from which we’ve pulled a selection of almost50 imagesto show off the goods. Now I get into the really fun part of breaking this whole thing down. That means talking about all aspects ofIdris Elba’s Roland Deschain, a.k.a. the Gunslinger, from his look, to his gunslinging skills, to his badass stare. It also means taking apart the movie’s version of the Man in Black, as brought to life byMatthew McConaughey....

HBO has made some bad cancellations in its history, and near the top of the list has to beDavid Milch’s brilliant western,Deadwood. Featuring outstanding performances from everyone in the cast,Deadwoodwas a shocking, thoughtful, unsettling look at life on the frontier and the clash of pre-modern and modern society with ruthless figures playing both sides. While the first season is a little rough, by the time the show hits season three, it’s downright brilliant, and it’s absolutely worth your time....