‘Independent TV Is Not a Thing Yet’

Raiff wrote and directed Hal & Harper, which started as a simple idea he explored in a web series during his college years. The series, featuring him and his then-girlfriend, focused on siblings reflecting on how their father’s actions forced them to mature quickly. He expanded this into a show that jumps between their childhood and adult lives, revealing the origins of their unhealthy, overly-reliant relationship. (Adult and childhood versions of Hal and Harper are played by Cooper Raiff and Madelyn Cline, with Cline sporting a beard for the younger scenes.) The show beautifully captures tender moments between characters who genuinely care for each other but struggle to express it, and features strong performances from Cline, Mark Ruffalo, and Betty Gilpin, who plays the father’s current pregnant partner, Kate. Raiff believes this kind of realistic, character-driven storytelling is lacking in today’s entertainment. He explains, “The goal of filmmaking is to show relatable people and experiences. It can be hard to confront ourselves, so it’s sometimes easier to see our own struggles reflected in a movie without realizing it.”

Stranger Things Star Maya Hawke Looks Perfect As This DC Icon in Genius Fan Art

The first four chapters of Volume 1 were excellent, and Maya Hawke is quickly becoming a standout star. With her mother, Uma Thurman, gearing up for the release of Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair in December, and her father, Ethan Hawke, enjoying success with Black Phone 2, Maya is gaining a huge following from Stranger Things fans – a popularity that’s now extending into the world of superhero movies.

People We Meet on Vacation Makes It Out of the Bookstore

The first trailer is out for the movie version of Emily Henry’s popular novel, People We Meet on Vacation. Netflix gave fans a sneak peek at the evolving relationship between Alex (played by Tom Blyth) and Poppy (Emily Bader), showing their connection as it develops over years and across different countries. In a key moment, … Read more

James Gunn’s DC Universe Is Officially Fixing Its Justice League Problem In 2026

The 2021 film released on HBO Max was Zack Snyder’s director’s cut of the 2017 Justice League movie. Snyder had originally planned sequels, but those are now unlikely to happen. With the end of the DC Extended Universe and James Gunn’s decision to reboot the DC universe, the future of Justice League movies has become more complicated.

Superman’s Teased DCU Sequel Bans 1 Hero From The Justice League

The portrayal of Mr. Terrific in Superman is a standout success. Before the movie, most viewers weren’t familiar with the character, but Edi Gathegi’s performance as Michael Holt quickly became a highlight and one of the best parts of the film. Even better, the filmmakers have hinted at a compelling future storyline for Mr. Terrific.