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Nobody Puts Baby in a Sequel (Until Now): Dirty Dancing 2 Everything We Know So Far
It’s been 39 years since Johnny Castle uttered the most famous line in cinematic history, and apparently, the powers that be at Lionsgate decided we’ve spent enough time in the corner. If you’ve been living under a rock or perhaps just trapped in a boring summer camp without a rugged dance instructor to liberate you, the news is official: Dirty Dancing 2 is finally stepping out of development hell and onto the dance floor. As we kick off 2026, the long-gestating follow-up is

Je-Ree
32 minutes ago


Sam Raimi’s ‘Send Help’ Review: A Blood-Soaked Office Retreat from Hell That’s a Perfect Popcorn Ride
If you’ve ever sat in a sterile, fluorescent-lit conference room wishing a natural disaster would strike just so you could skip the Q3 projections, Sam Raimi’s latest flick, Send Help , is your dark, twisted fantasy brought to life. After a hiatus from the genre that felt longer than a Zoom meeting that should have been an email, the maestro of "splat-stick" returns with a survival thriller that proves the only thing more dangerous than a deserted island is your coworker’s e

Je-Ree
1 day ago


Sterling K. Brown Joins the Voltron Live-Action Movie: Is Zarkon Finally Getting the Respect He Deserves?
The giant robot of our childhood dreams is finally coming to the big screen, and it’s bringing some serious acting muscle along for the ride. Amazon MGM Studios has officially tapped Sterling K. Brown to join the cast of the live-action Voltron movie, and if you were expecting him to play a noble pilot with a heart of gold, think again. The This Is Us star is trading in his tear-jerking monologues for a purple cape and an iron fist, stepping into the role of the legendary

Je-Ree
3 days ago


Review: Is The Secret Agent Another Triumph for Brazilian Cinema?
Civil War ’s Wagner Moura returns to his homeland to lead The Secret Agent , a gripping political thriller set during Brazil’s military dictatorship. The film follows a former professor who finds himself caught in the crosshairs of an authoritarian regime, forced to flee persecution while attempting to resist the system closing in around him. Since premiering at the Cannes Film Festival, The Secret Agent has gone on to win several major awards and has now received Oscar nomi

Robbie
4 days ago


Oscar Nominations 2026: Sinners Dominates With a Record-Breaking 16 Nods and Hollywood Loses Its Mind
Hollywood woke up to chaos, celebration, and more than a few group chats exploding as the full Oscar nominations for 2026 dropped and one film immediately separated itself from the pack. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners didn’t just lead the nominations; it obliterated the competition with a record-breaking 16 nods , becoming the most-nominated film of the year and the clear main character of awards season. With Conan O’Brien set to return as host on March 15, airing at 7 p.m. ET on A

Je-Ree
5 days ago


Kenan Thompson & Kel Mitchell Crash the Castle: ‘Kenan & Kel Meet Frankenstein’ Brings Retro Horror Comedy Back to Life
If your childhood ever involved quoting “Who’s the boss? Kel’s the boss!” while chugging orange soda, prepare for a freakishly fun blast of nostalgia. Legendary comedy duo Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell are reuniting in a horror‑comedy mash‑up that looks like Scooby‑Doo met Abbott and Costello in a foggy graveyard: Kenan & Kel Meet Frankenstein . After decades of fans clamoring for more from these two, the announcement of this monster‑mashing movie has the internet buzzi

Je-Ree
7 days ago


Bloody Mary Sets Sail: The Bluff Trailer Drops on Prime Video and It’s a Wild Ride
Prime Video recently unleashed the official trailer for The Bluff and this one is charting its own course through stormy seas. The trailer stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Ercell “Bloody Mary” Bodden, a former pirate trying to bury her past and Karl Urban as the vindictive Captain Connor, dragging her back into a world of sword clashes and blood-soaked shores. From the opening seconds, it’s clear Prime Video wants viewers to take this pirate flick seriously. The tone is grit

Je-Ree
Jan 19


Review: Hamnet is Chloe Zhao’s Perfect Comeback Film
Hamnet came out in the UK last week, and since I work in the Bard’s hometown, the cinema where I work—The Everyman Cinema in Stratford-upon-Avon—became the busiest cinema in the entire country for the film. Based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell, Hamnet follows a dramatized version of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes Hathaway (more commonly known as Anne Hathaway) as they cope with the death of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet. The film is directed by Oscar-winning filmm

Robbie
Jan 18


Netflix's The Rip Review: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Find Too Much Money and Everything Goes Wrong
Netflix’s The Rip arrives with the kind of pedigree that immediately sets expectations. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, reunited once again, leading a gritty crime thriller about cops, cash and collapsing loyalties? On paper, it sounds like it could easily fall into familiar genre territory. Another mystery you solve ten minutes in. Another “one last job” story dressed up with star power. That’s exactly why The Rip ends up being such a pleasant surprise. Directed by Joe Carnaha

Je-Ree
Jan 15


Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Teaser Drops — and This Franchise Is Officially Going Full Nightmare Fuel
Warner Bros and New Line Cinema has unwrapped its latest cursed relic, and surprise: it’s actually creepy again. The first teaser for Lee Cronin’s The Mummy has officially dropped and it’s making one thing very clear that this reboot has zero interest in dusty adventure tropes or charming quips. Instead, it’s dragging the iconic monster straight into the shadows and daring audiences to look away. Directed by Evil Dead Rise filmmaker Lee Cronin, The Mummy teaser leans hard

Je-Ree
Jan 13


Jay Kelly Review: The Unexpected Duo of Clooney and Sandler Will Blow Your Mind
Back in December, Noah Baumbach teamed up with George Clooney and Adam Sandler for Jay Kelly , with Clooney playing the titular role. The film follows Kelly and his longtime manager (played by Sandler) as they travel across Europe, with their relationship slowly being tested along the way. The film also features a strong supporting ensemble including Laura Dern, Patrick Wilson, Billy Crudup, Stacy Keach, Eve Hewson, Jim Broadbent, and Greta Gerwig. After its release on Netfli

Robbie
Jan 10


Avatar: Fire and Ash Reigns Again While Housemaid and Primate Battle for Second: Latest Box Office Numbers
The new year is off to a blockbuster start, and the latest box office numbers are proving that audiences aren’t ready to slow down after the holiday rush. James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash continues its reign at the top of the charts, while a mix of thrillers, family films, and even a chimpanzee-led adventure are duking it out for the runner-up spots. For anyone keeping tabs on what’s making waves in theaters or what might be worth skipping in favor of a streaming night,

Je-Ree
Jan 10


Disney Finally Lets Down the Hair: Tangled Live-Action Leads Found in Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim
Disney has officially pulled the frying pan out of the vault and swung it straight at the casting rumor mill. After months of speculation, the studio has locked in its leads for the long-anticipated live-action Tangled , with Teagan Croft stepping into Rapunzel’s sunlit tower and Milo Manheim flashing the smolder as Flynn Rider . Yes, that Flynn Rider. Smirk included. The move instantly puts Disney’s Tangled remake back in the spotlight, and for once, the internet doesn’t s

Je-Ree
Jan 7


Gotham’s Newest Star? Sebastian Stan Rumored to Join Robert Pattinson in Batman Sequel
Hold onto your Batarangs, Gotham fans, because The Batman Part II just got a seismic casting shake-up. Reports are swirling that Sebastian Stan , the MCU’s beloved Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier, is in talks to join Robert Pattinson in the highly anticipated sequel directed by Matt Reeves . While the specifics of Stan’s character remain a closely guarded secret, this news has already sent comic book fans into a frenzy. After the dark, brooding success of 2022’s The Batman

Je-Ree
Jan 6


National Society of Film Critics 2025 Winners: ‘One Battle After Another’ Rules the Critics’ Roost
The National Society of Film Critics just dropped its 2025 winners, and if you thought the Oscars would be a snooze fest this year, think again. Paul Thomas Anderson’s sprawling epic, One Battle After Another , has stormed the NSFC awards, taking home Best Picture, Best Director, and both supporting acting nods. Critics clearly aren’t messing around, and neither should you if you haven’t seen it yet. Every year, the NSFC, a group of over 60 top-tier film critics makes the cal

Je-Ree
Jan 4


Avatar: Fire and Ash Review — James Cameron Brings the Heat, But the Franchise Is Playing With Familiar Flames
James Cameron is back on Pandora and once again, he wants you to sit down, strap in and marvel at what several truckloads of money can do when pointed directly at a movie screen. Avatar: Fire and Ash arrives as the third chapter in Cameron’s sci-fi juggernaut, promising bigger emotions, darker themes, and, naturally, visuals so pristine they make every other blockbuster quietly rethink its life choices. The result? A film that dazzles the eyes, tests your bladder and continu

Je-Ree
Dec 16, 2025


Zootopia 2 Review: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Roars Back—But With Slightly Softer Teeth
Zootopia is back, and so are the mammals, marsupials, reptiles (yes, finally), and a whole stadium’s worth of pun-heavy signage. After nine years, Zootopia 2 arrives carrying the kind of expectations that could buckle even the strongest Wilde, Nick Wilde, that is. Fans hoped for another sharp, socially aware, laugh-out-loud adventure. Disney hoped for another billion-dollar cultural moment. And critics? Well, we hoped the sequel wouldn’t feel like a committee meeting led by

Rachel
Nov 26, 2025


Wicked: For Good Review – Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Deliver a Spellbinding Finale
It was October 30, 2003, and a groundbreaking new musical opened on Broadway to critical acclaim, redefining traditional storytelling in that genre. On that night, stars of the stage, television, and film came to celebrate and witness, for the first time, the vibrant and visually stunning production that would come to be known as the prequel to the beloved story of the Wizard of Oz. In the nearly two-and-a-half decades since, the musical we have come to know as Wicked has c

Kae
Nov 23, 2025


Aftershock: The Nicole P. Bell Story Review — A Powerful Biopic That Hits Hard
There are biopics that tug at your emotions, and then there are films that reach out, shake you by the shoulders, and demand your attention. Aftershock: The Nicole P. Bell Story lands firmly in the second category. This powerful new drama directed by Alesia “Z” Glidewell and produced with the support of Roc Nation dives into the real-life tragedy of Sean Bell’s killing and the seismic emotional fallout that changed Nicole Paultre-Bell’s life forever. And yes, “seismic” is th

Je-Ree
Nov 22, 2025


Interview - Tidings for the Season: Tamera Mowry and B.J. Britt Bring Holiday Heart to Hallmark
The holiday movie season is officially here, and Hallmark’s Tidings for the Season is ready to cozy up your couch with a mix of sweet romance, heartwarming family moments, and just enough festive to make you reach for your cocoa. Starring Tamera Mowry-Housley and B.J. Britt , this 2025 Hallmark premiere is full of small-town charm with emotional depth and I had the chance to chat with the stars about what made this film special via the African-American Film Critics Associa

Je-Ree
Nov 18, 2025
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