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While the Marvel Cinematic Universe is undoubtedly popular, there are two areas in which almost all of their films get criticized: flat cinematography and forgettable scores. The cinematography issue is something thatBlack PantherDPRachel Morrisonhopes to address in that film, and the scoresareactually starting to get better thanks to terrific work this year fromMichael GiacchinoonSpider-Man: HomecomingandMark MothersbaughonThor: Ragnarok. The latter was particularly notable, offering up an ambitious and incredibly diverse score for the wildly popularThorsequel....

Drag Racefinally came to Brazil last year, and when it was time to bring Brazil to the global stage, it wasMiranda Lebrãowho got the call to represent her country. The girl from Rio wasn’t just about herself, it was about what Brazilian drag was all about. This life-changing opportunity to be the first Brazilian queen to be selected for thisreality competition series. “The drag scene is so diverse.And for me to represent this diversity was my biggest challengebecause I really want to talk about every kind of Brazilian drag queen,” she said....

Mission: Impossible – Falloutis not just one of the best films of 2018, it’s one of the best and most fulfilling action films ever made. The sixth installment in a franchise that’s over twenty years old has no reason being this good, but writer/directorChristopher McQuarriecrafts a sequel that delivers jaw-dropping action set pieces and emotional, intimate character scenes in equal measure. Indeed,Falloutis perhaps at once the most intimate and the most epicMission: Impossiblemovie made thus far, as the story delves into Ethan’s personal relationships—both romantic and platonic—in fascinating ways....

It’s become impossible to ignore how muchMisty SlatonandTammySlatonhave taken over as the standout duo on1000-lb SistersSeason 7.Their dynamic hasshifted the entire tone of the ongoing installment, and there’s this nice, sharp humor, authenticity, and sisterly camaraderie thatAmy SlatonandAmanda Haltermankinda don’t bag anymore. Misty’s quiet,observational wit pairs perfectly with Tammy’s more assertive and confident presence,and their recent scenes, like their synchronized side-eye duringBrian Lovvorn’s proposal, are proof that they’re not just here for backup laughs....

Season 9 of RHOP started with disjointed footage ofKaren Huger’s DUI arrest and ends with her resignation from the show. Karen struggled during the season with defending herself against the accusations of her co-stars and refusing to take accountability for driving while intoxicated. Karen’s longtime frenemy,Gizelle Bryant, attempted unsuccessfully to gauge her well-being in one of the first scenes of the season. Karen angrily deflected in the conversation with Gizelle, but kept the same defensive energy when later questioned byMia Thornton,Ashley Darbyand even newcomerStacey Rusch....

Last Updated: March 2nd For a full list of my final Oscar predictions in every category,click here. It’s rare that when it comes time to make final Oscar predictions, Best Picture is one of the most unpredictable categories. But given what happened last year withMoonlightnot only winning unexpectedly, but in the face of overwhelming Oscar stats stacked against it, all bets are off. By my estimation there are three viable options for what could win on Sunday....

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that it has tapped industry veteransLynette Howell TaylorandStephanie Allainto produce the 92nd Academy Awards. If you’re anything like me, your first reaction to this news was, maybe they can getBradley Cooperto host the Oscars, since Howell Taylor produced his directorial debutA Star Is Bornas well asThe Place Beyond the Pines, which pit Cooper againstRyan Gosling. Both films were atop my Top 10 lists in their respective years of release....

Legendary is moving full-speed ahead on itslive-actionPokemonmovieto take advantage of thePokemon Gocraze, and now the film has one crucial ingredient: screenwriters. PerVariety,Nicole PerlmanandAlex Hirschare in negotiations to pen the script for the live-actionPokemonmovie based on the gameDetective Pikachu. Legendary landed the rights to the property mere weeks afterPokemon Gowas launched, fortuitously securing one of the most coveted deals in Hollywood. Indeed, it’s straight-up 1999 out there right now as folks across the globe are immersed into the hunting and catching of Pokemon via thePokemon Gomobile game....

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S25 series may include a free subscription to Google’s Gemini Advanced large language model, enhancing its AI capabilities. This partnership could give Samsung a competitive edge in the smartphone market and provide access to advanced AI technology for consumers. The offer, previously exclusive to Google Pixel users, highlights the convergence of hardware and software. Both Samsung and Google are aiming to set new standards for smartphone users, and further announcements are expected in the future....

The Florida ProjectisSean Baker‘s follow-up toTangerine. And it’s going to be a lot of folks favorite films of 2017.It concerns a cheap motel near Disneyworld and the families who live there, scraping by week to week. Starring a bunch of fresh-faced newbies to acting, the movie,WillemDafoeis the heart of the film, something he’s not frequently been used for as of late, but something that theSpider-Manactor is insanely good at here. In fact, Dafoe could very much be toward the front of the Best Supporting Actor Oscar pack this year for his performance inFloridaandThe Florida Projectcould even appear as a Best Picture candidate....

When it comes to box office, the rebootedStar Trekfranchise has still yet to hit the heights Paramount envisioned for the series. DirectorJ.J. Abrams’ 2009 reboot was a hit, providing a solid foundation, and going forward Paramount was aiming towardsMission: ImpossibleorFast and Furious-style success. That never materialized. WhileStar Trek Into Darknessimproved upon the worldwide gross of the first movie by just under $100 million, scoring $467.3 million worldwide, the third filmStar Trek Beyondfell below expectations, earning $343....

It is hard to believe that the firstSonic the Hedgehogmovie released more than a year ago before the world completely fell into chaos. Now, the sequel has kicked off initial production, and one can only hope that it is the sign of good things to come.Jeff Fowler, who directed the first film and is set to helm the sequel, hasshared via Twitterthat the first day of production has officially started....

The reveal thatTom Holland’s Spider-Man was going to be debuted in this year’sCaptain America: Civil Warwas, for awhile, all that anyone could talk about on the internet. Seeing him swoop in at the end of the first major trailer for the Marvel blockbuster even gave a cynic like me goosebumps, despite having indeed sat through those inexplicably bad last two movies. And since the release of the thirdCaptain Americafilm, it seems that every inch of news aboutSpider-Man: Homecoming,Jon Watts' reboot of the franchise, has been met with a hunger for more, even just in casting news....