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Indian science fiction film Cargo finds the joy in living — and in dying Netflix The best way to describe “Cargo,” the debut feature from Indian filmmaker Arati Kadav, is “Pushing Daisies” on a spaceship. Prahastha, a demon astronaut who helps process humans for reincarnation, has spent a century alone on his spacecraft, speaking only with his handlers back on Earth. When he is assigned a new demonic assistant near the end of his campaign, Prahastha is forced to reintegrate himself into society....

An American Werewolf In London An American Werewolf In London is held up as one of the best horror comedies ever made. I won’t argue with that. However, having recently rewatched it, I can tell you the film is a lot more tragic than I remembered. It’s ultimately a bleak, gut-punch of a movie that basically says that nothing – not friendship, not romance – will save you in the end....

The Freakiest Scene In ‘The Babadook’ Is The Perfect Blend Of Storytelling And Scares By Meagan Navarro/Oct. 26, 2020 8:00 am EST (Welcome to Scariest Scene Ever, a column dedicated to the most pulse-pounding moments in horror. In this edition: A terrifying pop-up storybook character left the pages and skittered into reality to create a waking nightmare in The Babadook.)Jennifer Kent’s feature debut delivered an incredible new monster in The Babadook....

An Action Movie With No Green Screens “It was really John David hanging on the cliff,” Filomarino shared. The director went on to describe the experience of shooting the scene, which included the camera going over the edge and catching the bottom of a tree-filled ravine hundreds of feet below: “Of course we had the safety in place and everything. But just the physical presence of being there. And then it’s about finding the right angle and the right feeling, which in that case is this sort of sucking of gravity....

Turning Red: Release Date, Cast And More By Jeremy Mathai/July 13, 2021 1:43 pm 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.) New Pixar movies are always cause for excitement. Whatever the final outcome may be, a glance at the behind-the-scenes process proves that the immensely talented team of artists and storytellers never give anything less than 110%....

Your Sinbad Genie wish is granted The AV Club points out that while this could have easily been an obvious cash-in on a viral internet meme, the short is actually rather clever in what is included in the footage. You see, the existence of Shazam is considered to be part of what is called The Mandela Effect, a human tendency to create shared incorrect memories that feel real. You can go see 20 examples that might drive you crazy right here, and then rewatch the video to see if you notice any references to The Mandela Effect and some of the pieces of pop culture that have become associated with it....

Walt Disney World Will Celebrate Its 50th Anniversary With Two New Nighttime Spectaculars By Josh Spiegel/June 23, 2021 6:26 am EST In just over three months’ time, Walt Disney World will mark its 50th anniversary. And while the Orlando resort continues to slowly ease back to something approaching normality, they’ve just announced some very big entertainment options that will premiere this fall. Yesterday at the Disney Parks Blog, it was revealed that there will be not one, but two new nighttime spectaculars: one at the Magic Kingdom and one at Epcot....

Why Isn’t Everyone Obsessed With Yellowjackets, Showtime’s Multi-Timeline Cannibal Thriller? Showtime By BJ Colangelo/Nov. 30, 2021 9:59 am EST Did I plan on spending the last weeks of 2021 falling violently in love with a TV series so hard I’d want to write weekly recaps? No, I did not, but Showtime’s cannibal thriller “Yellowjackets” has infected my entire being and my head is now constantly buzzing with the urge to scream “WHY IN THE ACTUAL FRESH HELL AREN’T WE ALL COLLECTIVELY OBSESSED WITH THIS SHOW?...

Yellowjackets Bears Down With A Filler Where Nat’s A Killer Showtime By BJ Colangelo/Dec. 6, 2021 8:50 am EST Huddle up, team. If you’re not caught up on Showtime’s “Yellowjackets” yet, get your life together because we’re crash landing with our first individual episode recap. This week’s episode, “Bear Down” comes to us from show co-executive producer Liz Phang and Deepa Mehta and it’s a very Nat-centric episode. Hurray for Juliette Lewis!...

Young Justice: Phantoms Trailer: The Beloved Animated Series Returns WarnerMedia By Anya Stanley/Oct. 16, 2021 3:59 pm EST “Young Justice” fans, rejoice! The beloved animated series is returning to HBO Max soon, and a new trailer for “Young Justice: Phantoms” has been unveiled during DC FanDome. “Young Justice: Phantoms” is the fourth season of “Young Justice,” following last season’s “Young Justice: Outsiders.” Over 26 episodes, the show will continue its trajectory of focusing on young superheroes in the expansive DC universe....

‘Arlington Road’ TV Series In The Works At Paramount+ With Film’s Director Attached By Ben Pearson/April 15, 2021 10:30 am EST Pellington, who directed the original 1999 paranoia thriller, is coming back to direct an Arlington Road TV series that’s reportedly in the “early stages of development” at the newly rebranded streaming service Paramount+. The film was about a professor who suspects his neighbors of being domestic terrorists – a topic which, sadly, feels all too relevant in 2021....

‘F9’ Cast Will Feature Vin Diesel’s Son As Young Dominic Toretto By Chris Evangelista/March 22, 2021 11:30 am EST Here’s a pitch for you: Furious Babies. It’s like Muppet Babies, but with the Fast and Furious crew. If no one wants to take me up on that idea I guess I’ll have to be content with F9, which is going to feature a mini-Dom Toretto played by Vin Diesel’s son Vincent Sinclair....

‘Manifest’ May Take Flight Again On Netflix By Shania Russell/Aug. 19, 2021 9:31 am EST For months, Manifest fans have refused to accept the series cancelation. The #SaveManifest campaign has taken over the internet and claimed the series a temporary spot on Netflix’ Top 10 list. And while no one likes to see massive fanbases throw a tantrum, we’ve all felt the sting of a beloved series’ cancelation. Luckily, recent developments prove this stubbornness might finally pay off....

‘The Boss Baby: Family Business’ Trailer: Oh, Thank God, The Boss Baby Is Back By Chris Evangelista/June 3, 2021 1:30 pm EST At long last, our lord and savior has returned. I’m talking about the Boss Baby, of course. The animated infant who is also a businessman (or something?) is back in The Boss Baby: Family Business. In the new animated film, the Boss Baby (who is apparently named Ted?) is all grown-up, but don’t worry – he turns into a baby again....

‘The Greatest Showman’ Soundtrack Is Getting Reimagined With Kelly Clarkson, Panic! At The Disco & More By Ethan Anderton/Oct. 9, 2018 8:30 am EST No matter how you felt about the quality of The Greatest Showman as a film, there’s no denying that the soundtrack is incredible. Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Zendaya, Michelle Williams, Loren Allred (singing for Rebecca Ferguson) and Kaela Settle belted out the musical tunes of the circus-centric romance, but now the best-selling soundtrack is getting reimagined with some of the world’s top recording artists....

‘The Shawshank Redemption’ Honest Trailer: The Movie No One Saw In Theaters But Everyone Watches On Cable By Ethan Anderton/Jan. 12, 2021 6:00 am EST The Shawshank Redemption may be a beloved drama that you’ll watch every single time it’s playing on AMC, TNT or whatever cable channel is playing it on a lazy Sunday afternoon. But as the Honest Trailer for the film from Frank Darabont reminds us, when it arrived on the big screen in September 1994, the movie only earned $16 million in its initial theatrical release....

‘The Water Man’ Trailer: David Oyelowo’s Directorial Debut Is A Magical Adventure By Hoai-Tran Bui/April 14, 2021 5:00 pm EST David Oyelowo steps behind the camera to make his directorial debut with The Water Man, a magical adventure movie that follows a young boy (Lonnie Chavis) who seeks out the titular “Water Man,” a mythic figure that is said to possess the secret to immortality. Watch The Water Man trailer below....

Who is Asteria? As far as we know, Asteria has only appeared once in the mainstream DC Comics continuity, as a background character in the 1998 Elseworlds: Supergirl & Batgirl. Early in the story, several Justice Society members head to Gotham City for an awards gala, but a few are left on the back bench to keep an eye on things at Justice Society HQ. One of those is Asteria, who gets maybe one line of dialogue — speaking to the alternate universe Tim Drake — and who never shows up again....

Season 2 20th television For both its 1st and 2nd season, “Bob’s Burgers” received a truncated episode order. Season 2 was given a 22 episode order, but only nine aired under the Season 2 umbrella, with the remaining 13, per Deadline, airing as part of the show’s 2rd season. As such, Season 2, while great, is still emblematic of a show finding its footing. That’s unfortunate, because the episodes culled for Season 3 are considerably better than the batch assembled for Season 2, although it does give “Bob’s Burgers” a respectable rise to critical acclaim....

A Wikipedia Entry With a Bad Beat Netflix More than two decades since her tragic death, Princess Diana is everywhere. Diana’s ghost pops up in Mike Bartlett’s play (and its 2017 TV adaptation) “King Charles III.” Emma Corrin won rave reviews (and nominations) as Diana in the most recent season of “The Crown,” and Elizabeth Debicki will be taking over the role in the new season. And Kristen Stewart seems poised to land her first Oscar nomination playing Diana in Pablo Larraín’s “Spencer....