Billy Bob Thornton Is a Ruthless Political Strategist in This Brilliant ’90s Satire

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Billy Bob Thornton Is a Ruthless Political Strategist in This Brilliant ’90s Satire

Sometimes truth ends up being more unbelievable than fiction, and works of art that were initially planned to be satirical end up being far more resonant than they were ever intended to be. Mike Nichols’ adaptation of the political novel…

‘X-Files’ Fans, You’ve Already Seen Stephen King’s ‘The Monkey’

The release of The Monkey marks a continuation of Stephen King's long and weird film career. Directed by Osgood Perkins, the film reaches far back into King's past for material, now joining the ranks of other King adaptations like Carrie,…

Director Julius Onah Talks Spoilers, False Reports Of On-Set Drama, Reshoots & Harrison Ford [The Discourse Podcast]

The Marvel Cinematic Universe gets a fresh jolt of paranoia and political intrigue with “Captain America: Brave New World,” a thriller that sees Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) trying to define his place as the new Captain America while dealing with international…

It Slipped In and Out of Theaters, but Don’t Let Jude Law’s Stunning, Gothic Psychological Drama Pass You By

If there’s one word that could be used to describe the cinema of Sean Durkin, it is “uncompromising,” as the Canadian-American writer/director has a unique ability to tackle uncomfortable stories about human relationships that feel so authentic that they are…

Everything We Learned From Netflix’s Show

Gabby Petito's disappearance and murder was the case that garnered worldwide attention and continues to disturb the public almost four years later. The 22-year-old travel vlogger's remains were discovered in Wyoming in September 2021 after she was reported missing. Netflix's…

Warner Bros. Has Created a Whole New Way to Preserve Film History — Other Studios Need To Take Note

Ever since the silent era, where many films have now been lost, preservation of the medium has been a challenge—one that seemed to ease with the rise of the home video market in the 70s and 80s. In recent years,…

Who Is Conquest, the Powerful Viltrumite Villain?

As Invincible Season 3 continues on Prime Video, fans may meet a mysterious new villain named Conquest. Breaking Bad's Jonathan Banks is rumored to voice Conquest in the series, adding to the expansive Season 3 cast that includes Doug Bradley,…

This Slow-Burn Folk Horror Uses Irish Musical Tradition to Explore the Unknown

Depictions of Irish folklore in horror have historically been less about Ireland and more about innumerable leprechauns and banshees who bear little resemblance to their mythological origins. In recent years, Irish horror has had the beginnings of a boom—that is,…

Ryan Gosling’s ‘The Gray Man’ Was Divisive, but Critics Were Wrong

Released on Netflix in 2022, The Gray Man is an action thriller directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. It stars Ryan Gosling as Sierra Six, an assassin in the CIA's elite black ops Sierra program. Unlike other programs in various…

Once Upon a Time, Tolkien’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Crossed Over With the Works of C.S. Lewis

No matter how much time passes, The Lord of the Rings continues to be loved by many. Likewise, The Chronicles of Narnia retains faithful readers who plod through the series each year. What might surprise some casual fans of both…

Why James Bond Being in the Creative Clutches of Amazon Is Bad News

Yesterday was the day the James Bond franchise died. At least, that's how many fans of the iconic franchise will feel following the news that Amazon will take the creative reins while longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson…

Brave New World’ Is Basically a Sequel to 2008’s ‘The Incredible Hulk,’ Then Where in the Hell Is… The Hulk?

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Captain America: Brave New WorldCaptain America: Brave New World made a big choice by deciding to make itself an unofficial sequel to The Incredible Hulk by including Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) and Samuel…

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