In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Doctor Octopus is played by Bad Moms star Kathryn Hahn. How did the filmmakers think to change up the role? During a Twitter Q&A, two of the film's co-directors shed light on the inspired decision, and how they'd originally envisioned the character.
Read MoreNetlfix's latest original film, Dangerous Lies, is a certified hit. Even though Elliott Gould's Leonard only features in the film's first act, he plays an important role in the plot. If you thought the rich old guy looked familiar, he sure should have. Here's where you've seen Elliott Gould before.
Read MoreAfter years of trying to perfect a live-action Spider-Man movie, the animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse swung into theaters in 2018 and blew everyone away. The creatives behind the film were likely thrilled to read that praise, because achieving the movie's visual aesthetic was no easy feat.
Read MoreOn the surface, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Shaun of the Dead have nothing in common. One's a modern, animated twist on the superhero tale; the other is an almost two-decades old cult-classic zombie comedy. But somehow, in Miles Morales' alternate Spider-Man universe, the two co-exist.
Read MoreThe Sopranos is still remembered fondly as a practically perfect TV show. Of course, even perfect shows lose track of small details from time to time. This is the Sopranos error that has fans confused — and why we could still get a definitive explanation.
Read MoreWe've gathered all the films together and assembled a chronological timeline that will help you navigate the chaos. In the world of immortals, information is power, and starting your journey with open eyes will help you sink your teeth in with gusto.
Read MoreThose who have seen Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse recall that some aspects of its style weren't mixed in with the computer-animated graphics the entire time. And there's a reason for that: It was a rule that the movie's creative team made themselves follow.
Read MoreFans ready to re-enter Black Mirror's technological nightmare-scapes are going to have to wait a bit longer. In a recent interview with the Radio Times, Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker admitted that he had put writing new episodes on pause — for a very good raeson.
Read MoreIf things had gone as the film's team had originally hoped they would, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse would have featured a few more Spider-Men — namely the three actors who have played Peter Parker in live-action films before. Here's why the cameo didn't happen.
Read MoreThis week, Disney Chairman Bob Iger offered some reassuring news to Marvel fans: Despite coronavirus-motivated shutdowns in production, the studio remains full steam ahead with the development of new properties for the MCU. One report states that a live-action Secret Warriors could be on that slate.
Read MoreAfter a thorough investigation through all this streaming service's seediest back alleys, we're now ready to present our findings. Which of these hidden gem mystery films will be your new favorite? Any good detective will tell you that it's always the one you least expect.
Read MoreWhen the enigmatic Tommy Wiseau released The Room in 2003, it was a failure by every metric. A documentary about Wiseau and the making of The Room, titled Room Full of Spoons, has been made, but the filmmaker's been fighting to keep it off the screen. A new court decision might hurt those efforts.
Read MoreAfter nearly a decade of box office dominance, the Transformers franchise has been under the radar for the last couple of years. An animated film from Toy Story 4 helmer Josh Cooley is in the works, and it may feature the death of one of the franchise's most beloved characters.
Read MoreRick and Morty is created for the Easter egg-obsessed. On their way through a fourth season, the show dropped its most reference-heavy episode ever. One particular character stood out, and if you feel like you've seen Biblesaurus before, you probably watched Saturday morning cartoons in the '80s.
Read MoreAt a time when everyone seems to be looking at which pieces of intellectual property they can spin into a tentpole, what does Valiant offer that Marvel and DC don't already have? According to Bloodshot executive producer and Valiant Cinematic Universe mastermind Dan Mintz, quite a lot.
Read MoreActors don't always have the luxury of mulling over the pros and cons of taking a role. The movie business often involves a lot of waiting around, but sometimes filmmakers have a deadline that demands immediate action. And in those instances, you've got to make decisions pretty quick.
Read MoreIn April of 2020, the cast of Parks and Recreation reunited virtually to treat us to a brand-new special, five years after the beloved sitcom's finale. Fans were thrilled, but the man behind the bumbling, big-hearted Jerry Gergich had some concerns.
Read MoreIn just two short seasons, Paramount Network's flagship series, Yellowstone, has transformed itself from the surprise hit of 2018 into a full-blown ratings powerhouse. Part of the fun is watching the Duttons mix it up with a lineup of big bads. Here's why Jamie Dutton is so hated on the show.
Read MoreIn the decades since his first appearance, DC has done an excellent job laying out the who, what and why of the Prince of Puzzlers. Here's the Riddler's entire backstory explained.
Read MoreJared Leto's had a tough go of it lately. Aside from returning from his desert meditation retreat to discover a world reeling from pandemic, he just can't seem to get over the tepid audience response to his turn as the psychopathic Joker.
Read MoreIn many ways, the final season of Homeland was a mirror image of the series' debut. Brody's waffling loyalty is a major point of contention in the series up until his hanging in Iran during season 3. In the final season, Carrie becomes the Brody.
Read MoreFor many, Netflix's crime drama Ozark was their first introduction to actress Julia Garner, who plays teen criminal Ruth Langmore. Her chameleon-like talent is not only one of her great gifts as a performer, but also directly related to the reason that she turned to acting in the first place.
Read MoreAfter three seasons of shady doings and violent misdeeds, it's safe to say Netflix's crime drama Ozark is one of the streaming giant's darkest shows. Fans are quick to point out the visual elements of the show are just as bleak, so much so that some can't actually see what's going on. Here's why.
Read MoreWhile Ace Ventura proved a star vehicle for Jim Carrey, it also aided the resurgence of Sean Young, who had been a major player in showbiz. Young made quite the lasting impression in the film, but if you're one of those struggling to place her face, here's why Einhorn looks so familiar.
Read MoreIs a black Bat coming to the big screen? Citing their anonymous sources, the rumor-mongers at We Got This Covered are reporting that Warner Bros. and DC Films have designs on making an Elseworlds-style film featuring a black version of Batman — and that the studios already have an actor in mind.
Read MoreMichael Scott might think he's the world's best boss and a suave ladies' man, but really, he's racist, sexist, and super selfish. And for every moment where he does something nice for one of his employees, there are about ten where he's awful and incredibly cringey. These are the worst offenders.
Read MoreIn creating Netflix's The Witcher, showrunner Lauren Hissrich tweaked Geralt's (Henry Cavill) behavior — specifically by giving him a penchant for being tight-lipped and showing him hrmmph-ing his way through interactions with others. Here's why Geralt doesn't talk much on The Witcher.
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