Diller replied (through Entertainment Weekly) regarding rumors of a drug-fueled film set: “It was ‘Popeye,’ not a coke-filled set.” He added, “When you watch ‘Popeye,’ think of it as a movie that runs at twice the normal speed. It’s like listening to a record playing at 78 RPM and 33 speed.
Although the journalist had a knack for watching movies across various genres, he often found himself drawn to intricate family dramas or films with layered relationship plots. However, it’s worth mentioning that some of his favorite films from the past century were fantastical tales, and this collection of ten will be highlighted in the upcoming article. Keep in mind, though, that the definition of fantasy might need to be stretched a bit in this context, considering Siskel’s preferences.
Upon reading the logline for the 2021 indie drama “Pig,” directed by Michael Sarnoski, one might initially think it’s another over-the-top Nicolas Cage performance. After all, it’s about a secluded chef who goes to extreme lengths to recover his stolen truffle-finding pig. It seems ripe for Cage to deliver another high-energy, “Drive Angry” type of performance. However, the actual viewing experience is quite distinct.
Dirty Shot Clean was excited to team up with filmmakers whose genre-blending movies have significantly impacted our productions,” Tzannes expressed in a statement. “We aimed to create a narrative that pays homage and flips traditional found footage conventions on their heads, all while satirizing the nerve-wracking process of producing an independent horror flick.
Dirty Shot Clean was excited to team up with filmmakers whose genre-blending movies have significantly impacted our productions,” Tzannes expressed in a statement. “We aimed to create a narrative that pays homage and flips traditional found footage conventions on their heads, all while satirizing the nerve-wracking process of producing an independent horror flick.
2018 saw the debut of Shudder’s first original feature film, “Revenge.” Since then, the platform has consistently released a variety of horror and thriller content, such as the “Creepshow” anthology. Notable Shudder feature films that have garnered attention include “Blood Quantum” (2020), “V/H/S/94” (2021), “Mad God” (2022), “Speak No Evil” and “When Evil Lurks” (both 2023), “In A Violent Nature” (2024), “Oddity” (2024), and “The Ugly Stepsister” (2025). Now, Shudder is preparing to jointly manage North American distribution for another upcoming horror movie.
As a devoted cinephile, I shared the following news yesterday: On a recent call with Savannah Chrisley, White House communications advisor Margo Martin relayed that President Trump has decided to grant a full pardon to her parents – a heartening development indeed!
In a recent appearance on Conan O’Brien’s podcast, “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend,” Paul W. Downs – executive producer, co-showrunner, and star of Hacks – talked about an improvised joke by Jimmy Kimmel in season 4, episode 5, titled “Clickable Face.” During their conversation, Downs revealed that Kimmel came up with the joke on his own. Conan was thrilled about his fictional demise in Hacks and shared with Downs why he found the joke so amusing. Below, you’ll find O’Brien’s statement and the video for your viewing pleasure:
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Last night at the American Music Awards, broadcasted according to the 2025 TV schedule, Shaboozey and Megan Maroney shared the spotlight to announce the winner for the category of Favorite Country Duo or Group. Interestingly, they reminisced about the very first recipients of these awards before revealing that Dan + Shay had won this time around.
The divisive nature of ‘The Last of Us’ isn’t surprising, but there’s a puzzling aspect in its Rotten Tomatoes score: while season 2 received high praise from critics, audiences seem less impressed. The “Critics Consensus” on this show’s second season describes it as an “ambitious expansion that maintains the quality of its predecessor with outstanding performances and realism.” It’s unclear why viewers have reacted negatively after such a highly-appraised first season. Numerous elements could have led to the lower ratings, each playing their part in shaping the overall response.