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The Good An interesting premise and with 4400 missing people returning, their stories could keep this show going forever. The Bad Ultimately, I think the acting on this show could have been better. The idea of The 4400: The Complete Second Season is nothing if not interesting. When 4400 people who have mysteriously disappeared, suddenly appear again, people are certainly going to have a litany of questions. These people have also been altered with certain powers, some that are good and others that could be perceived as dangerous....

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Imelda Staunton has been cast as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher in Warner Bros. Pictures’ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Principal photography begins Monday with David Yates at the helm and a screenplay by Michael Goldenberg. Potter series vets David Heyman and David Barron are producing. The Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher is a key character in the Harry Potter series, and a new one is introduced in each book....

What happens when the Earth gets blown up? Some popular sci-fi movies have tried to depict the end of planet earth. Unsurprisingly, some viewers enjoy seeing the chaos and disaster that follows Earth’s destruction. Little wonder the sci-fi industry is booming and racks in a lot of money at the box office. Movies about the end of planet Earth have continuously thrilled viewers since A Trip to the Moon in 1902....

The month of May is recognized as Asian Heritage Month. The purpose of this celebration is to recognize the contributions and influences achieved by Asian and Asian-American people all around the world. This month can be celebrated in a number of different ways, from reading relevant pieces of literature like Obasan or attending a festival to better appreciate Asian culture. Whatever the case, Asian Heritage month is a wonderful opportunity to explore Asian and Pacific Islander art....

There’s a good case to be made that Italian director Mario Bava is one of the most underrated filmmakers in existence. His movies were pivotal in the creation of a new type of sub-genre in filmmaking, and paved the way for directors such as Lucio Fulci and Dario Argento. One of his most famous works, A Bay of Blood, introduced audiences to a more gripping and fascination type of movie, creating many imitators and ushering in a new era of more gritty and realistic depictions of gore and violence....

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is venturing into autobiographical territory for his big-screen feature debut. About My Father, a comedy based on Maniscalco’s own relationship with his father and extended family, is set to hit theaters next year. Maniscalco’s stand-up is based around his family life and upbringing, often revolving around his life with Italian immigrant parents. Beginning his career in the early 2000s performing at open mic nights, he has released five stand-up comedy specials as of 2022, with the two most recent exclusively released on Netflix....

Chloe Bennet admits that she changed her last name in an effort to get more acting roles because “Hollywood is racist.” The 25-year old Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D actress, who is half Chinese, took to Instagram to vent her frustrations, but later deleted the post. Earlier this week she spoke out in support of actor Ed Skrein for stepping down from the role of Major Ben Daimio in the Hellboy reboot. In the comic series, Daimio is of Asian descent....

The Amazing Spider-Man is gracing the cover of this month’s SFX magazine, and inside, star Andrew Garfield made an interesting comment, comparing the web-slinging superhero to an Internet troll. Matthew Tolmach also had some interesting things to say about the villainous The Lizard, as played by Rhys Ifans in the movie. “You feel the power of it, the power of not being seen, the power of the mask. Peter becomes witty when he’s got that protective layer....

Area23A, the event-based film distribution company formed in January by industry veteran Richard Abramowitz and Kirt Eftekhar, founder of Ocule Films, announced today that it will theatrically release the award-winning Best Worst Movie which has been an official selection in over thirty film festivals. The documentary had its world premiere at South by Southwest and has received several awards including the Top Ten Audience Favorite at Hot Docs 2009. Area23A will open the film in Austin, Los Angeles, New York and other markets to follow this Spring....

With episode 7 of Ballers being so crazy this season, it was probably best that we had a break last week to let it all marinate. Now we are heading into the tail end of the season with episode 8. This latest installment tees up a lot of things that will need to be dealt with over the next couple of weeks, like a whole bunch of money and a whole bunch of pain, both emotional and physical....

The Good A solid action film that showcases a different side of Owen Wilson. The Bad You have a whole Blu-ray disc and you don’t fill it with extras? In Behind Enemy Lines unhappy soldier Chris Burnett (Owen Wilson) is shot down over Bosnia. Due to the political climate America can’t risk going in to get him, so Burnett must use all his cunning and wits in order to survive. Going up against Serbian forces is no easy feat and Burnett’s death seems imminent at every turn....

The internet is not too happy with Ben Affleck. On social media, the actor has come under fire for remarks made during a new interview on The Howard Stern Show. During the interview, Affleck opened up on his marriage to Jennifer Garner, telling Stern he’d “probably still be drinking” if they hadn’t split up in 2015. The actor added that his struggles with alcoholism stemmed, in part, from the unhappiness felt during the marriage....

Families in the media have been portrayed as ideal, like the Cleaver family in Leave it to Beaver. This was always used as an example of what a perfect family looks like and what everyone strived to have. However, in recent years, this has become more of a stereotype and less of a dream as the “perfect family” is seemingly unachievable. Family dysfunction has become more and more popular in the media as audiences grow more fond of realism than idealistic perfection....

There are plenty of great movies with top-notch ensemble casts. From the hilarious likes of SNL to the practically perfect casting choices in the MCU and Lord of the Rings movies, we live in an age where talent is diverse and widespread. It’s amazing to see so many skilled performers come together onscreen, especially when they have great chemistry. Amidst a huge slew of ensemble-casted movies is a subcategory that just doesn’t get enough spotlight: movies featuring an ensemble cast of women....

“Saving the best for last” is a phrase commonly used as a consolation for the unfit kid who the coach reluctantly brings on for five minutes of a soccer game. Although there is a profusion of applicable scenarios, perhaps the most renowned is when eating a meal, and saving the best for last comes into play, ending the meal on an unparalleled high. While Netflixhas had a lot on its plate this year, from losing a quarter of a million subscribers to launching Netflix Basic, the element of “saving the best until last” has certainly contributed to the initial lack of high-quality content during the first half of 2022, with the best of the streaming giant’s output heavily concentrated into the final months of the year....

Over the last decade, Netflix has slowly taken over the entertainment industry, going from a mail-order movie rental service to one of the biggest players in film and television. But how did the streaming giant get to where it is now? Apart from its clever use of streaming technologies and strong leadership, Netflix has been successful thanks to its original content. From House of Cards to Squid Game, there is always a Netflix original show being talked about around water coolers (or Zoom rooms) the world over....

Get ready to get your lovey-dovey on! According to National Geographic Kids, Valentine’s Day is celebrated to honor St. Valentine “a Roman priest who helped couples secretly get married.” Over the years, that celebration has evolved into honoring the special people in our lives — our loved ones. Today, Valentine’s Day may be all about hearts and sweets, but there’s also something special about curling up on the sofa with a sweet-themed film....

HBO has confirmed that Big Little Lies Season 2 is officially happening with a new director. The announcement comes after months of speculation about the return of the hit limited series, with the actresses involved publically stating that they would all like to come back. The production has tapped Andrea Arnold, who won an Oscar for writing and directing her short film Wasp, to helm all seven episodes of the second season....

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE After two weeks at number two, the Coen Brother’s True Grit finally shot down Little Fockers last week, to take home the box office gold. But with two highly anticipated new movies entering the charts this week, including director Ron Howard’s new comedy, The Dilemma, and the super-hero movie The Green Hornet starring Seth Rogen, it looks like the critically acclaimed western’s celebration will be cut a bit short....

How to Train Your Dragon is the latest film from DreamWorks Animation, and it looks like another solid hit from the company that brought us the hugely popular Shrek franchise as well as Kung Fu Panda and last fall’s surprise smash Monsters Vs. Aliens. In January, we were among the first to see a special preview of the film, which proved to be a delightful comedic adventure full of heart and thrills alike....