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Anyone who has ever watchedTheWhite Lotusknows thatfew shows serve up one-liners as effortlessly as theMike Whiteseries. Whether it is Tanya McQuoid’s (Jennifer Coolidge) clueless rich-lady musings, Valentina’s (Sabrina Impacciatore) sharp Italian bluntness, or, more recently, Victoria’s (Parker Posey) unfiltered observations, theHBO Maxhit is packed with dialogue that’s not just funny but biting and instantly quotable. While some lines arecomedygold, quickly becoming beloved Internet memes forever, others are unexpectedly profound, offering thought-provoking moments where you actually stop and reflect....

While the excess of the 1980s led to plenty oftraumatic kids' moviesto horrify children, the ’90s took a different approach to kids' films. There were fewer movies featuring frightening creatures like inGremlinsorWillow. Instead, the family movies of the ’90s explored more emotional stories and mature narratives. Screams and nightmares were replaced by buckets of tears and examinations of loss and grief. Of course, the 1990s also provided some spooky Halloween fare perfect for families, but the six-year-old PG-13 rating weeded out movies that pushed the envelope a bit too far....

Where other streaming platforms have all the adult horror-oriented content film, and television fans could possibly want for the upcoming Halloween season, Disney+ is looking to be your one-stop-shop for more family-friendly frights this October. Last October was rather fruitful for the House of Mouse’s streaming platform, with a prime example being the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first-ever Halloween special,Werewolf By Night. Though Marvel doesn’t have a Halloween special this year, they and the wealth of other studios under Disney’s leadership have a few projects up their sleeve for the upcoming month....

Ever since thedebut of his 20-minute short filmThe Hard Case,Guy Ritchiehas proven to be an immensely stylistic filmmaker with an uncanny knack for developing pictures that become cultural phenomenons. From his crime-comedy movies that make use of arresting visual grit and exceptional characters and dialogue, to his many forays into other genres like fantasy, war, and even romantic-comedy, Ritchie’s career manages to be both easily identifiable and impressively eclectic. At his best,Guy Ritchie presents films that are genre-mixing masterpieces capable of being revisited countless times, with the electrifying, entertaining experience never waning and something new being picked up on each viewing....

The1990swas an inventive period for cinema and film. Advancements inCGIopened up new ways to explore storytelling on the big screen. There was a boom in indie filmmakers taking advantage of new technological advances, as were the big-name production houses likeDisneyandUniversal Pictures. Video rental stores likeBlockbusterwere a constant hub of activity, as there was no limitless access to streaming at home, and the sale and rental of VHS tapes and DVDs was an integral part of the industry....

The iconic Murder House is the alpha and omega of theAmerican Horror Storyuniverse. 1120 Westchester Place was featured in the first season ofAHS, its hotel-oriented fifth season, its apocalyptic eighth season, and in its anthology spinoff series,American Horror Stories. Nestled not too far west from the Hotel Cortez in Los Angeles, the seemingly inoffensive abode has been the location of some three dozen deaths over its tenure; even though the home has stood for nearly a century, the amount of violence enacted within its walls is staggering....

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s feature adaptation ofJonathan Larson’s musicalTick, Tick… Boom!has landed at Netflix following a heated bidding war, and according toVariety,Andrew Garfieldis the top choice to star. I’ve actually heard that Garfield has been seeking some type of music-driven project for the last several months, and this one, from the late creator ofRent, sounds like a good one. Set in 1990,Tick, Tick… Boom!follows Jon, an aspiring theater composer who is waiting tables in New York City while writing a musical calledSuperbiathat he hopes will launch him to fame and fortune....

In 1985,Robert Zemeckis’Back to the Futurechanged movies forever. It took a lot to get it from page to screen,with even Disney rejecting itfor its supposed incestuous plot, butit ended up becoming the biggest box office draw of the year.Michael J. Foxbecame the most famous actor on the planet, the DeLorean a car everyone wished they had, and the story between Marty McFly and Doctor Emmett Brown (Christopher Lloyd) so compelling that there had to be a sequel....

At long last, we are finally heading back toAtlanta. The FX series created by and starringDonald Gloverwill be back after three long years for its third season, set to premiere on March 24th. Episodes from the ten-episode season will be available for streaming on Hulu the day after each airs. To add to the joy, the premiere will consist of two episodes, and FX will be previewing a trailer on ESPN and ABC’s lineup of NBA games on Christmas Day....

While on stage in Comic-Con’s Hall H,Black PantherdirectorRyan Cooglerdidn’t say much about his Marvel film, mainly because he’s still working on the script and there’s still a ways before production commences. That said, newly castLupita Nyong’odid reveal the first plot details to Marvel during the red carpet press rounds following the panel. From the Marvel Studios presentations, we know thatDanai Gurira(The Walking Dead) and Nyong’o (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) play Okoye and Nakia, members of Wakanda’s elite special forces unite called the Dora Milaje....

While it’s not unusual for foreign-language films to do well domestically, not too many Brazilian titles have managed to break into the mainstream. But thanks to its recent Oscar nods, directorWalter Salles’I’m Still Herehas now become onlythe fifth Brazilian film ever to pass the $1 million milestone at the domestic box office.This past weekend, the period drama also registered an incredible 137% increase in domestic revenue, as it expanded its theatrical footprint....

[Update:Chris Evans has taken toTwitterto throw some water on Deadline’s scoop, simply stating, “News to me” with a shrug emoji. Not entirely a denial, and Deadline isn’t prone to making mistakes this big, but it’s a curious development nonetheless. This may not be as done a deal as we previously thought.] In further proof that no one is really ever truly gone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,Chris Evansis reportedly negotiating a return as Captain America....

If you’ve been wondering howDavid Lynchis faring during these current, uncertain times, wonder no more. In a recent interview, Lynch shared some insightful life updates and spilled some serious tea on those vague rumors floating around he’s doing a new show with Netflix. Yes, that’s right: Word is going ‘round Lynch might be bringing more than justWhat Did Jack Do?to the streaming giant. Lynch was the subject of the latest installment ofThe Hollywood Reporter’s “How I’m Living Now” series, which focuses on a Hollywood creative opening up about how they’re living amidst the global coronavirus pandemic and subsequent industry shutdown....