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Marvel comeback, explained: Robert Downey Jr. says “let’s mix it up”
After that epic sendoff, Robert Downey Jr. says why he returned to Marvel — and the reason he gives isn’t the obvious one.
September 27, 2026 11:57 am
Why did The Right Stuff bomb? It won four Oscars — and still couldn't earn back its budget
Philip Kaufman's space epic won four Academy Awards, topped both Siskel's and Ebert's lists for the year, and lost enough money to take its production company down with it. Here's how a film that good failed that badly.
September 24, 2026 10:37 am
Kuwait’s abrupt ban throws a Marvel movie’s return off course
Marvel’s celebrated epic was set for a victory lap, but its re-release has hit a wall in Kuwait.
September 23, 2026 5:26 pm
Resident Evil rules the box office, while Zach Cregger teases his 'most disturbing' movie
Resident Evil may be center stage, but Zach Cregger’s already fanning the flames for his next big-screen adventure.
September 22, 2026 11:39 am
Sonic had to become a robot to survive Fortnite
Sonic, Shadow and Knuckles are playable in Fortnite only as androids — SEGA's way of keeping the real hedgehog away from guns. The collab's loopholes, explained.
September 21, 2026 7:14 am
Why was Lonesome Dove banned? The Texas lawmaker who raised the idea admitted he hadn't read the book
A Pulitzer winner and a Texas institution, Lonesome Dove spent a stretch of 2023 as the most discussed book in the state legislature. The reason involves a bill hearing, a keyword search, and a novel nobody in the room had read.
September 18, 2026 1:32 pm
The Dark Knight Rises left Christopher Nolan with one regret: something he wished was his
Even Christopher Nolan has owned up to a pang of creative envy—sparked by a brilliant contribution from his brother.
September 10, 2026 12:59 pm
Hollywood, do the right thing: release five shelved movies like Coyote vs. Acme
Tired of Hollywood shelving fascinating films? If 'Coyote vs. Acme' stings, there are five more you still deserve to see.
September 1, 2026 12:22 pm
Seven blockbusters could fuel Hollywood’s awards season as Oscar 2027 front-runners
Seven crowd-pleasers may crash Oscar 2027, quietly positioning themselves as power players and threatening to reshape the awards race before nominations even drop.
August 28, 2026 1:14 pm
Classics get a 4K lifeline as Studiocanal launches $29 million drive with ‘Terminator 2,’ ‘Manhunter’
Studiocanal is bankrolling a major 4K restoration blitz for beloved classics — with the price tag and the headliners left to surprise you.
August 28, 2026 11:41 am
‘Titanic’ on the brink as ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ chases box-office top five
Thought Spider-Man: Brand New Day couldn’t climb higher—it's nipping at a box-office titan as its record-breaking run at the global box office continues.
August 26, 2026 11:03 am
Scene-stealers only: ranking How I Met Your Mother’s celebrity cameos
How I Met Your Mother delivered surprising, scene-stealing celebrity cameos—now find out which unforgettable guest turn takes the crown.
August 20, 2026 12:53 pm
MCU’s 'Avengers: Doomsday' brings back legacy X-Men — here’s who returns
Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up as an epic crossover, with iconic X-Men stars stepping back in — which legacy faces actually made the cut?
August 12, 2026 1:48 pm
The Odyssey lovers, queue up Zack Snyder’s 300 for Greek warfare, action, and gore
What if Zack Snyder’s 300 is the rowdy sequel The Odyssey never got—where Greek myth, heroic sacrifice, and ancient warfare collide in larger-than-life fashion?
August 12, 2026 12:17 pm
‘Star Wars’ shaped ‘The Odyssey’ in a ‘very profound’ way, Christopher Nolan reveals
Christopher Nolan says Star Wars was key to how he approached The Odyssey — and he explains why that galaxy loomed large.
August 12, 2026 11:23 am
$100 million ‘The Lord of the Rings’ backend deal? Russell Crowe explains why he passed
Trusting his gut, Russell Crowe walked away from Middle-earth—even with a jaw-dropping payday on the table.
August 10, 2026 6:14 pm
Which needle drops defined superhero cinema? 10 picks from Tame Impala to Nirvana
The right song can make a hero soar — we’re ranking the top 10 needle drops of all time in superhero movies.
August 8, 2026 9:38 am
'Emotionally empty': the Odyssey translator renews critique of Christopher Nolan’s the Odyssey
If Christopher Nolan’s epic has you arguing over emotion, morality, and adaptation choices, Emily Wilson is taking The Odyssey to task.
August 6, 2026 4:11 pm
Oscar nominee Samantha Morton says she still struggles to land roles, even with “good agents”
Samantha Morton says she couldn’t find roles after The Odyssey — even as the film helps turbocharge the box office.
August 4, 2026 2:20 pm
Why did Jermaine leave the Jackson 5? He was caught between two families
In the summer of 1975, the Jackson 5 announced they were leaving Motown — the label that had made them — for Epic Records. Four brothers went, and one stayed behind. Jermaine's decision split the group, changed its name, and came down to a wedding that had taken place two years earlier.
August 4, 2026 10:21 am