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‘Down the Arm of God’ Review: Caleb Landry Jones in a Sincere, if Heavy-Handed, Drama About a Texas Pastor Tackling Homelessness, and His Own Congregation
“Down the Arm of God” is an indie drama reviewed at the Locarno Film Festival, starring Caleb Landry Jones as Nick, a newly ordained pastor in a small Texas town who clashes with his own congregation after urging them to help a local homeless community. Directed and co-written by Peter Brunner (his second film with…
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Marilyn Monroe’s 100th Birthday Brings Official Coffee Table Book, Barbie, Brut and More
Marilyn Monroe’s centenary is being marked by “MM100”, a wave of officially licensed merchandise produced in partnership with the Estate of Marilyn Monroe. Rather than a single event, the celebration spans a coffee table book, a Mattel Barbie doll, and collaborations with fashion, home and beauty brands, reflecting the enduring commercial appeal of the Hollywood…
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Jason Statham Is Officially Changing the Movie Star Formula
John Wick producer Basil Iwanyk revealed that Jason Statham continues to manage his career by himself, with no agent or manager.
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HBO’s Sci-Fi Detective Series Twist Sets Up a Surprising Hero and Villain
HBO Max’s new series Lanterns has stunned viewers with a first-episode twist that appears to set up Hal Jordan’s transformation from hero to villain and back again, mirroring a well-known arc from DC Comics. The pilot largely unfolds in 2016, following Green Lantern Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and his reluctant successor John Stewart (Aaron Pierre)…
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Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Musician With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: ‘Without Us, There’s No Music Possible’
Angélique Kidjo has become the first African musician and the first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Grammy-winning Beninese singer, songwriter and activist was honoured at a ceremony on 18 August 2026, marking a milestone recognition of African contributions to global music, with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce…
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Felicia Day, Wil Wheaton on New Tabletop Gaming Show ‘Conludo,’ How ‘The Guild’ Reunion Movie Will Be Impacted by a Denied California Tax Credit
Felicia Day and Wil Wheaton are reuniting for a new tabletop gaming show called “Conludo,” launching as bonus content tied to the Kickstarter campaign for “The Guild: Ren Faire’d,” a reunion film for Day’s web series “The Guild.” The 10-episode show, whose name is Latin for “play together,” revives the spirit of the pair’s earlier…
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‘Sicario’ Producer Officially Reveals the “Trojan Horse” Trick That Made the Taylor Sheridan Movie a Hit
Producer Basil Iwanyk has revealed the marketing strategy behind the success of Denis Villeneuve’s 2015 thriller Sicario, describing it as a deliberate “Trojan horse” approach. Speaking on The Ringer and Puck’s The Town podcast, Iwanyk explained that preview audiences overwhelmingly described the film as an “action movie” despite it containing very little action, so the…
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ILLIT On Their Favorite Part of Filming “I Got Your Back” Music Video & How ‘MAMIHLAPINATAPAI’ Mini Album Is Different For Them | KCON LA 2026
K-pop group ILLIT appeared at KCON LA 2026, where they discussed the making of their music video for “I Got Your Back” and reflected on how their latest release differs from their previous work. The appearance forms part of the group’s promotional activities around their new mini album, giving fans insight into the creative choices…
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11 Years Later, Matt Damon’s All-Star Sci-Fi Thriller Aged Like Fine Wine
An article marking the tenth anniversary of Ridley Scott’s “The Martian” argues that the 2015 sci-fi thriller, starring Matt Damon, remains as compelling today as when it was released. The piece contrasts the film with newer space dramas such as “Project Hail Mary”, suggesting “The Martian” stands out for its optimistic, problem-solving tone rather than…
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Apple TV Officially Got It’s Biggest Upgrade in 7 Years and Netflix Better Watch Out
Apple TV has quietly added 19 popular films from its back catalogue to the streaming service this week, marking what has been described as its most significant library upgrade in years. The move addresses what has long been considered Apple TV’s main weakness compared to rivals such as Netflix, Disney+ and HBO Max: while its…