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Yesterday,BooksmartdirectorOlivia Wildeurged audiencesto go see her film, noting that the film is “getting creamed by the big dogs out there.” Now that the weekend tallies are in, it looks like Wilde—unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you feel about massive global entertainment monoliths—was right. Disney’s live-actionAladdin, the newest of the aforementioned big dogs, took in $86 million over the weekend and is looking at $100 million+ for the four-day holiday frame....

When it comes to molding atrue-crime story into any sort of television or film adaptation, it must be done with the utmostrespect and care for the victims and their families. Too often it seems like the media puts the killer at the center of the story, which is understandable as it feeds into our natural incline towards a morbid curiosity. But there’s a very fine line between glorifying the monsters who commit such atrocious crimes and demonizing them — a delicate balance that often tilts too far in the former’s direction....

A new trailer forSarah Polley’s acclaimed dramaWomen Talkinghas been released, and it poses a question for the women of a small, oppressive religious community - “stay and fight, or leave?” Based on real-life events, the bleak film centers on a remote Mennonite community where women are abused and raped consistently throughout several years with their claims of the violence always dismissed as wild and outlandish. They struggle to reconcile their religion after the non-stop assaults, losing faith in the community and their leadership for ignoring their plight....

Editor’s Note: The introduction below contains a potential spoiler for an upcoming episode of ‘9-1-1.’ Lately, there has been a great deal of concern among9-1-1fans, aftera post was madeshowing a leak from the set of an upcoming episode of9-1-1. In the video, a number of main characters march together dressed in black for a funeral procession, along with a firetruck carrying a coffin labeled “118” and a firefighting jacket labeled “NASH....

Phenomenais a brand-new release on Netflix, and we have a feeling that this story of a trio of paranormal investigators may be breaking its way into the streamer’s top 10 films very soon. The premise is nothing new, but the characters are rich, complex, and completely engaged in this Spanish dark comedy based on the real-life group called the Hepta Group that investigated the unnatural. It starsEmilio Gutierrez Cabaas Father Pilon, a priest who recruits three women to unite, each with a slightly different specialty in the field of tracking and communicating with the dead, to wage war with untold spirits and things from mysterious other planes of existence that are causing great discord for their Madrid-based clients....

TheRockyfranchisehas been entertaining and inspiring movie fans ever since the original film premiered all the way back in 1976. There, audiences everywhere were introduced to Rocky Balboa - an aspiring professional boxer with a heart of gold played to perfection by then-breakout starSylvester Stallone. The story of Rocky’s humble beginnings and his quest to become a respected athlete clearly resonated with audiences and critics alike, going on to receive a whopping ten Academy Award nominations, going on to win three with Best Film Editing, Best Director, and even the coveted Best Picture....

It’s not abnormal for famousreality showsto switch up their format, in fact, a successful series is usually one that can evolve but still keep its fanbase tuning in every week. That’s the case forSurvivor, created byCharlie Parsonsfor CBS, a historic reality competition that has seen numerous changes since it premiered more than two decades ago. The success of these has varied, with many being extremely necessary, like ensuring its cast reflects the show’s diverse viewers and making the game a respectful one for each of them....

WhenThe Little Mermaidswam onto screens this past spring, it took the audience’s breath away, particularly when it came to the stunning vocal performances from Ariel herself,Halle Bailey. Now, ahead of the film’s Blu-ray release this September — which will be packed with musical bonus features — Collider is excited to exclusively reveal a behind-the-scenes look at the recording of “Kiss the Girl,” the iconic track from the 1989 animated classic, reimagined for the new film....

War for the Planet of the Apesis a conclusion. It may not be the ending for the franchise, but it’s definitely the end of the Caesar Trilogy as Caesar (Andy Serkis) dies from his wounds after leading his people to a promised land. It’s a touching, moving finale that shows there’s room for real growth and stakes.More importantly, it shows that Caesar’s journey mattered. He was the central figure of the rebooted Planet of the Apes franchise, andWarfor the Planet of the Apesshows him not just as the first smart ape, but also as the leader capable of forging a new civilization....

They say that some of the funniest people have some of the saddest stories; perhaps that’s why comedy is so important to them. It is a necessary hopeful optimism to triumph over tragedy.Tim Allenlost his father at theyoung age of 11when his car was hit by a drunk driver. Allen also has been outspoken and transparent about his past struggles with substance use (and decades of sobriety). Allen used his past experiences to propel himself forward and soon became an international celebrity with an extremely successful career in the entertainment industry....

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and there’s no shortage of holiday entertainment for people to enjoy. From seasonal Hollywood classics to an endless parade ofnew films coming to Hallmarkand various streaming services, Christmas movies are practically an industry unto themselves. RELATED:10 Best Christmas Movie Quotes, Ranked Merry to Merriest But as heart-warming and wholesome as many of those Christmas classics are, there are some moments that can be construed as less than pure....

While films adapted from video games have been around for a long time, the recent success of films such asSonic the Hedgehog,Uncharted, andThe Super Mario Bros. Moviehas rekindled interest in video game movies as a whole. This is only just the beginning for this new renaissance of video game films, as numerous iconic video games are getting their own upcoming film adaptations, includingMetal Gear,Ghost of Tsushima, andYakuza. However, with so many video game movies having been announced and entering production, a number of choices for upcoming releases are video games that audiences never could have imagined becoming feature-length films....

Like a sense of wonder in aSteven Spielbergmovie, or teenagers in aJohn Hughesflick, unbridled wildness is something expected in aQuentin Tarantinomovie. RELATED:‘Super Pumped: The Battle Of Uber’ Sets Quentin Tarantino As Narrator Gonzo sequences are a part of the Tarantino brand and style. But even if the wildness is a Tarantino staple, there are moments that stand out as exceptionally, unforgettably over-the-top. Mia Wallace Drug Overdose –Pulp Fiction Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman)has a serious, dangerous drug problem inPulp Fiction, judging by the amount and mix of drugs and alcohol she consumes during her relatively short screen time....