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How much of Hell on Wheels is true? Thomas Durant was real — the rest needs sorting character by character
AMC's railroad western built five seasons around one genuinely historical figure and invented nearly everyone standing next to him. Here's how the cast of Hell on Wheels lines up against the record of the Union Pacific, character by character, and which liberties the Gayton brothers took with the parts that were real.
September 20, 2026 5:57 pm
The truth about Grant Gustin playing The Flash in James Gunn’s DCU
Before you buy the Grant Gustin Flash buzz, know how James Gunn’s comments fit—and what DCU’s The People v. Gorilla Grodd actually refers to.
September 20, 2026 2:20 pm
Jimmy Fallon gets caked by Salma Hayek's 'La Mordida' tradition
Salma Hayek plunged Jimmy Fallon’s face into a cake — and yes, there’s a tradition behind it.
September 17, 2026 12:29 pm
Rome Film Festival to honor Javier Bardem with Lifetime Achievement Award
Javier Bardem is about to get a career-crowning salute—guess which festival is doing the honors.
September 16, 2026 9:32 am
Which book is Jack Ryan: Ghost War based on? Krasinski co-wrote the script himself — what it takes from Clancy, and from where
Jack Ryan: Ghost War carries Tom Clancy's name in the title, but tracking down the novel behind it takes some explaining. Here's what John Krasinski's co-written movie actually pulls from the books, where those pieces come from, and which Ryan films did it the traditional way.
September 15, 2026 5:04 pm
Six upcoming theatrical releases get Netflix backing in break from tradition
Breaking from tradition, Netflix will report box-office grosses for a slate of upcoming movies—but the real news is which titles made the list.
September 13, 2026 12:51 pm
King Ghidorah’s Godzilla: Minus Zero prospects, and a crash course on Godzilla’s deadliest foe
Godzilla: Minus Zero sparks fresh questions about King Ghidorah—and whether his return would rewrite Godzilla’s latest monster fight.
September 11, 2026 4:04 pm
Playing Sam Altman pushed Andrew Garfield to quit ChatGPT and rethink AI
After playing Sam Altman in Artificial, Andrew Garfield ditched ChatGPT and started questioning AI’s future — and he’s laying out why.
September 11, 2026 12:35 pm
Spider-Man: Brand New Day may leave some viewers crying, Sony CEO hints
Sony CEO hints Spider-Man: Brand New Day is built to make you cry, teasing big feelings without spilling what’ll cause the waterworks.
September 10, 2026 3:48 pm
'A Mosquito in the Ear': your streaming guide to the Jake Lacy movie
Trying to find A Mosquito in the Ear online—here’s where you can stream it.
September 10, 2026 9:21 am
Ellen Burstyn breaks down the 'genius' of Marilyn Monroe’s Hollywood persona
Ellen Burstyn digs into what really powered Marilyn Monroe’s enduring screen image — and the delicate mix behind it.
September 8, 2026 1:18 pm
Nathan Fielder’s A24 doc ‘A Secret’ spotlights Elizabeth Holmes—here’s who she is
Elizabeth Holmes is back in the headlines — and, improbably, it’s Nathan Fielder’s camera making it happen.
September 7, 2026 1:11 pm
Hollywood’s forgotten action returns in Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh’s 'Mayday'
Mayday leans into an unapologetic ’80s-action throwback, with Ryan Reynolds flashing charm and Kenneth Branagh threatening to run away with it.
September 3, 2026 3:52 pm
Speed without direction: review deems Gal Gadot’s The Runner all motion, no payoff
The Runner hurls Gal Gadot across London, but even this frantic thriller’s speed can’t shake the flaws chasing it.
September 3, 2026 1:45 pm
Henry Cavill and Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest — what the reports really say
A too-perfect-sounding casting rumor has fans rallying, pairing a beloved leading man with a legendary conqueror.
August 30, 2026 9:45 am
Inde Navarrette casting rumor over ‘Heat 2’ and ‘X-Men’ clarified
Obsession stirred up Heat 2 casting buzz, but the actor suddenly atop those wishlists wasn’t actually being talked up for that sequel.
August 30, 2026 9:20 am
One Piece’s end is distant, says Eiichiro Oda, revealing key details
Think One Piece is finally nearing its end? Eiichiro Oda says not for a while.
August 28, 2026 2:28 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
