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Exclusive: Quentin Tarantino Tells Us How And Why He Created ‘The Hateful Eight’ Miniseries For Netflix By Chris Evangelista/May 1, 2019 6:39 am EST A month ago, word arrived that an extended version of Quentin Tarantino’s 2015 Western The Hateful Eight would be arriving on Netflix. Many (including this writer) assumed this was going to be the Roadshow Cut – a cut that played in limited theatrical release, and was never released on home video....

I Know What You Did Last Summer Trailer: What You’ll Be Watching This Fall By Anya Stanley/Sept. 15, 2021 4:26 pm EST The latest horror property to be exhumed for the next generation is “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” a new series based on the memorable slice ’n dice slasher films of the ’90s (I don’t talk about the ‘06 one, but these cats will). Sara Goodman pens the show, and executive produces the series alongside Neal H....

Kevin Smith Reviews The Dark Knight; New Zack And Miri Photo By Peter Sciretta/June 29, 2008 11:13 am EST Last night was EPIC. I had one of those movie experiences that only happens once in a long long time, where you leave the theater completely blown away by what you just experienced. Folks, this isn’t hype – The Dark Knight is a movie will destroy your expectations. Not only did I get to see The Dark Knight, but I got to see it with one of my favorite directors / one of my idols – Kevin Smith was my guest....

Mission: Impossible 8: Release Date, Cast, And More Paramount Pictures By Jeremy Mathai/Nov. 5, 2021 11:36 am EST (Welcome to …And More, our no-frills, zero B.S. guide to when and where you can watch upcoming movies and shows, and everything else you could possibly stand to know.) Remember when the most death-defying thing Ethan Hunt ever did was blow up a giant fish tank at that weird aquarium restaurant or ride on top of a speeding train in a tunnel while a helicopter bore down on him?...

New Scream Featurette Teases Plenty Of Twists (And New Footage) Paramount By Chris Evangelista/Nov. 4, 2021 1:39 pm EST Look, I’m already sold on the new “Scream.” I love the original movie. I’m thrilled to see the three original leads back. And I’m a big fan of the work of filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. However, I have to admit that I’ve been left cold with the marketing so far....

Spike Lee To Be The First Black Cannes Film Festival Jury President – Again By Hoai-Tran Bui/March 16, 2021 4:00 pm EST Early last year, Spike Lee was all set to make Cannes history. The Da 5 Bloods filmmaker was going to be the first African-American to serve as jury president for the Cannes Film Festival, at its 73rd annual fest taking place in May 2020. Then the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit....

Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Most Controversial Episode Explained ViacomCBS By Witney Seibold/Dec. 10, 2021 3:29 pm EST “Star Trek” has never been one to shy away from politics. When the show wasn’t dealing directly with the various political machinations of its various alien worlds and bureaucratic bodies, it was couching its often-progressive ideas in sci-fi metaphors. Sometimes the metaphors played incredibly well (“Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country” was a clever sci-fi version of the end of the Cold War with the Klingons standing in for Russia), while at other times they were blunt to the point of being risible (the bifurcated aliens in “Let That Be Your Last Battlefield” are pretty silly)....

Superhero Bits: New ‘Batman ‘89’ Artwork, ‘The Falcon And The Winter Soldier’ Tidbits & More By Ethan Anderton/April 30, 2021 6:00 pm EST What is Penguin Random House doing to ensure Marvel Comics don’t arrive at shops damaged? Want to see the trailer for the second half of Lucifer season five? Could James Gunn stick with TV for awhile after he directs Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3? Want to see some art from the upcoming Batman ‘89 comic?...

The ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ Novel Reveals What Really Happened To Cliff Booth’s Wife By Chris Evangelista/June 29, 2021 6:00 am EST The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood novel, written by Quentin Tarantino himself, hits bookshelves today – and this is no simple movie novelization. Instead, Tarantino has put together a book that expands on practically everything we saw in the movie – and some stuff we didn’t see, too....

The Daily Stream: Foundation Is A Heady, Gorgeous Sci-Fi Series That Imagines Science As The Savior Apple TV+ By Hoai-Tran Bui/Oct. 19, 2021 6:19 pm EST (Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching, why it’s worth checking out, and where you can stream it.) The Series: “Foundation” Where You Can Stream It: Apple TV+ The Pitch: Humanity has spread out across the stars, living under a somewhat benevolent Galactic Empire, which has brought prosperity and stability to hundreds planets across the galaxy....

The Haunted Museum Trailer: Discovery+ Gets Spooky With New ‘True’ Ghost Story Series Cream Productions By Joshua Meyer/Sept. 19, 2021 12:08 pm EST Do you like museums? No? What if there were a museum that was somehow, I don’t know, haunted? “The Haunted Museum,” coming to Discovery+ in October, will answer that very question. It’s a new series co-produced by Eli Roth, the Splat Pack member responsible for the films “Cabin Fever,” “Hostel,” “The Green Inferno,” and “Knock Knock,” among others....

The Many Saints Of Newark Cinematographer Treated ‘No Bullsh*t’ As A Mantra [Interview] Warner Bros. By Jack Giroux/Oct. 12, 2021 10:17 am EST Kramer Morgenthau has had a remarkable year. The cinematographer, who’s currently in Boston working on the musical “Spirited,” shot both “Respect” and “The Many Saints of Newark.” Both period pieces are striking contrasts, expressing a wide range in visual storytelling. They’re epics covering years in time, and yet, have an intimacy about them....

The Many Saints of Newark Trailer I quite enjoyed the previous “The Many Saints of Newark” teaser trailer, but this full trailer is much better. It’s more energetic, amusing, and sets the stage for what looks like an epic mob movie. I do think some of the winking at the audience – like when a character introduces himself as Pussy, AKA “Sopranos” character Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero – is a bit groan-worthy here....

The Morning Watch: The Many Sides Of Loki, ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Jason Sudeikis Interviews ‘WandaVision’ Baddie Kathryn Hahn & More By Ethan Anderton/June 15, 2021 5:00 am EST (The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fan-made productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows....

The Simpsons Plusaversary Animated Short Will Arrive On Disney+ Day This Month Walt Disney Pictures By Shania Russell/Nov. 2, 2021 2:01 pm EST Mark your calendars, folks — Disney has gone from creating a streaming service to claiming an entire day. November 12 has been dubbed “Disney+ Day,” a celebration marking the two-year anniversary of the streaming services’ launch. Subscribers of Disney+ will be treated to lots of new releases amongst the many popular brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic....

Vacation Friends Sequel Schedules Another Trip, Director And Cast Returning Hulu By Shania Russell/Sept. 2, 2021 12:46 pm EST Returning home from vacation is always a bummer. You know what helps though? A second vacation! Unless the first wasn’t nearly as fun as you hoped … but on the bright side, John Cena will be there! After premiering on Hulu this past weekend, “Vacation Friends” became the most watched original in its opening weekend....

Who Is ‘The Green Knight’? Watch A Brief Oral History Of The Arthurian Legend By Ethan Anderton/June 22, 2021 7:25 am EST A24 is finally bringing their fantasy epic The Green Knight to theaters later this summer. It’s been sitting on a shelf for awhile now due to the coronavirus pandemic, but thankfully, the studio decided to hold it back for us to experience on the biggest screen possible. However, some of you out there may be wondering, “Who is The Green Knight?...

Not the only villain of the piece Marvel Comics Much like they have done with Venom, it would seem that Sony intends to portray Morbius as more of an antihero than a villain. Neither character is bad at their core — both were led down dark paths as a result of something that happened to them. Morbius may have become a monster, but that wasn’t his intention. That said, he will have his own Big Bad to contend with in “Morbius” in the form of Loxias Crown, a....

Why Does Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ Poster Credit Chloé Zhao With Two Writing Credits? By Ethan Anderton/May 24, 2021 11:00 am EST This morning, Marvel Studios released the first trailer and poster for the upcoming cosmic superhero movie Eternals. The film is directed by Chloé Zhao, fresh off her Oscar win for Best Director at the 93rd Academy Awards last month for her Best Picture-winning film Nomadland, which she also wrote. However, you may not have noticed that Chloé Zhao received two writing credits for the screenplay on the teaser poster....

Why Netflix’s Lost In Space Is Ending — Here’s What We Know Netflix By Vanessa Armstrong/Oct. 7, 2021 3:44 pm EST Netflix’s “Lost in Space” reboot is ending with its third season (check out the season 3 trailer). This news may have been a surprise to fans when showrunner Zack Estrin and Netflix shared the news in March 2020 – before the now-final season even went into production. The decision, however, seems to be one that was planned from the get-go....