News

Image Source: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment

When National Lampoon’s Animal House hit theaters in 1978, it didn’t just launch John Belushi into comedy legend, it detonated a seismic shift in college comedies that reverberates to this day. With its toga parties, deadpan rebellion, and chaotic charm, the film didn’t so much depict college life as it rewrote the mythos altogether. This enduring Animal House legacy reshaped the very idea of a college comedy.

Directed by John Landis and scripted by Harold Ramis, Douglas Kenney, and Chris Miller, the story follows the misfit Delta Tau Chi fraternity at fictional Faber College as they wage war against the establishment. This specific college comedy narrative became instantly iconic. But beneath the slapstick and spectacle lies a surprisingly sharp cultural snapshot of late ’70s America, one that laughs through its teeth while flipping off authority.

Fun and Furious Facts:

Discover more about...

A few months ago, it was announced that director Rob Savage would be moving on from a Stephen King adaptation to a Josh Malerman adaptation, as The Boogeyman director was set to helm a film adaptation of Bird Box author Malerman’s novel Incidents Around the House, with Jessica Chastain (It Chapter Two) signed on to play a lead role. Since then, Jay Duplass (Transparent), Dichen Lachman (Severance), eight-year-old Arabella Olivia Clark, who will be seen in the upcoming film Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, have joined the cast, and the film’s title has been revealed to be Other Mommy. Now, Deadline reports that Karen Allen (Raiders of the Lost Ark) is in the cast. Details on the character she’s playing have not been shared.

Atomic Monster and Blumhouse are producing Other Mommy in association with Spin a Black Yarn for Universal Pictures. Atomic Monster’s James Wan is producing,...

Indiana Jones mainstay and Starman star Karen Allen has officially boarded Other Mommy, director Rob Savage‘s adaptation of author Josh Malerman’s horror novel Incidents Around the House, per Deadline.

Character details, however, remain under wraps.

The story follows “8-year-old Bela, who lives in a home strained by her parents’ troubled marriage, only to see her life further upended by a sinister entity she calls ‘Other Mommy.’ When this malevolent presence emerges from her closet, persistently asking, ‘Can I go inside your heart?’, Bela refuses. But soon, Other Mommy’s manifestations become increasingly aggressive, threatening the safety of Bela’s family.”

Eight-year-old Arabella Olivia Clark (The Housemaid) is set to lead Other Mommy, with Jessica Chastain (It: Chapter Two, Crimson Peak), Jay Duplass (“The Creep Tapes“), Dichen Lachman (“Severance”, Jurassic World: Dominion), Sean Kaufman (“The Summer I Turned Pretty”), and Adam Silver (Velvet Buzzsaw) also starring.

Writer Nathan Elston...

Exclusive: Karen Allen (Raiders of the Lost Ark) has signed on for a role in Other Mommy, Host helmer Rob Savage’s new supernatural horror film for Universal and Atomic Monster, based on the book Incidents Around the House by Bird Box‘s Josh Malerman.

Character details are under wraps. As previously announced, eight-year-old Arabella Olivia Clark leads the cast, which also includes Jessica Chastain, Jay Duplass, Dichen Lachman, Sean Kaufman and Adam Silver.

Other Mommy centers on eight-year-old Bela (Clark), who lives in a home strained by her parents’ troubled marriage, only to see her life further upended by a sinister entity she calls “Other Mommy.” When this malevolent presence emerges from her closet, persistently asking “Can I go inside your heart?”, Bela refuses. But soon, Other Mommy’s manifestations become increasingly aggressive, threatening the safety of Bela’s family.

The film is being produced for Universal by Atomic Monster...

Expanding a movie franchise with TV shows, books, or video games is a tricky endeavor. There's a temptation to answer every question that the source material doesn't answer, to fill in all the gaps and make the nostalgia overcome the new story. A great spin-off manages to feel like an essential part of the franchise on its own, and when it does touch other parts of the series, it makes the answers or crossover feel inevitable. "Andor" cracked the code to this, recontextualizing elements of the original movies and adding layers of nuance to them by revealing the forgotten and erased history of the Rebellion while also telling the best "Star Wars" story in 40 years.

Similarly, there is another Lucasfilm property that just got a decades-long mystery answered in a way that improves the source material, without overshadowing the new story. It's the 2024 game "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle...

Exclusive: Meg Mortimer, a longtime rep of actors and writers who’s most recently served as a partner at Authentic Talent and Literary Management, has retired after many happy decades in the entertainment industry.

Mortimer came to Authentic following a period as partner at Principal Entertainment. During her time at Authentic, she worked with notable talents including Karen Allen, Nonso Anozie, Michiel Huisman, Chukwudi Iwiji, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Celeste O’Connor, Xosha Roquemore, Phillipa Soo and Daniel Sunjata.

Prior to Principal, Mortimer founded the talent agency Ambrosio/Mortimer at age 26, seeing it quickly take off with a reputation for repping a top-tier list of clients including Angela Bassett, Steve Buscemi, Edie Falco, Samuel L. Jackson and Alfred Molina. Other clients she’s worked with over the years include Michael Arden, Cynthia Erivo, David Harbour, James Ponsoldt, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, to name just a few.

Throughout her career, Mortimer has been recognized...

Gordon Gekko has (mostly) left the building. Michael Douglas made headlines over the weekend when he announced the he would be stepping back from acting during an appearance at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival in the Czech Republic.

"I have not worked since 2022 purposefully because I realized I had to stop," said the veteran actor and producer, who last appeared onscreen in 2023's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. "I had been working pretty hard for almost 60 years, and I did not want to be one of those people who dropped dead on the set. I have no real intentions of going back."

At the same time, Douglas acknowledged that — just like Sean Connery — he's going to be careful about never saying never again. "I say I’m not retired because if something special came up, I’d go back, but otherwise, no."

Douglas attended Karlovy Vary to screen a restored...

It's July, and baseball season is in full swing, with the All-Star Game looming on the horizon. Combine that with the Fourth of July weekend, and viewers across America have decided that it's the perfect time to catch The Sandlot. The coming-of-age baseball classic is climbing up the streaming standings this week, and is currently the fifth-most-popular streaming movie on Disney+.

Part of a wave of baseball comedies that hit in the wake of the 1989 hit Major League – including Angels in the Outfield, Little Big League, and Rookie of the Year – The Sandlot was written, directed, and narrated by David Mickey Evans. It was the most successful of the lot, grossing $34 million Usd, and was also well-reviewed, currently holding a 66% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In a retrospective review, Collider's Chase Hutchinson calls it "tightly written and sharply funny as it paints a portrait of youth that is sentimental without ever being superficial.

After the latest Indiana Jones movie didn’t do well at the box office, Lucasfilm seems ready to start fresh with the whole franchise. According to DisInsider, the studio plans to reboot Indiana Jones, but they’re waiting a bit before making anything official.

The big reveal could come at the D23 Expo in 2026. Even though the last film didn’t perform as hoped, Disney and Lucasfilm still see value in the iconic character and don’t want the series to disappear.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny came out in 2023 and was meant to be the final adventure for Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones. The story takes place in 1969, with Indy now teaching at Hunter College in New York City. He’s dealing with a lot, his son Mutt died in the Vietnam War, and his marriage to Marion fell apart.

Then his goddaughter, Helena Shaw, played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge,...

After Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny didn’t perform well at the box office, it looks like Lucasfilm might be ready to hit the reset button. According to a report from DisInsider, the studio is planning a full reboot of the Indiana Jones franchise, but not right away. They’re apparently letting it rest for a bit before making any official announcements.

The reboot might be revealed at the next D23 Expo in 2026. Even though the last movie struggled financially, Disney and Lucasfilm still believe in the power of the Indiana Jones name. It’s a legendary series, and they don’t want it to fade away.

Dial of Destiny, the fifth movie in the franchise, came out in 2023 and was meant to close the book on Harrison Ford’s version of the character. It was set in 1969, with Indy now living in New York City, working as a professor at Hunter College,...

Stars: Karen Allen, Jürgen Prochnow, Johnny Hallyday, Gabriel Damon, Julie Glenn | Written and Directed by Pierre-William Glenn

Dystopian futures make for great entertainment. We have seen so many of these amazing films. Films like Planet of the Apes, Blade Runner, Mad Max, The Book of Eli, The Terminator and even the X-Men found themselves in a dystopian future in Days of Future Past. In the 1980s and 1990s, there were so many low-budget sci-fi dystopian future films. Admittedly, most of these are pretty bad films. But there are some of them that fall into the category of “So bad it’s Good!” One such film is 1987’s Terminus.

Terminus has not seen a North American home video release, that is, until now! Enter Mvd Rewind Collection. They have rescued this sci-fi cult classic and have given it a chance to shine on ‘retro’ Blu-ray. And I personally couldn’t be more excited for this release.

Hollywood icon Alfred Molina recalls the advice he received on the set of Raiders of the Lost Arkfrom Steven Spielberg.

Per Entertainment Weekly, Molina recently opened up about his experience on the set of 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark. "I didn't understand the techniques, or cutting or editing. So we would shoot a scene, and then I would go to dailies the next day to watch that scene, or takes of the scene," Molina said. "I would see things that I did, that I didn't, that I thought, 'Oh no, that's terrible,' and then I would come in the next day to work trying to fix what I saw before."

The actor continued when explaining his experience on set. "The focus puller would put tape on the floor, to give the actor a guide as to where to stand to stay in focus. I had no idea what that was for.

Names are everything, especially when it comes to building a cinematic icon. Just as James Bond wouldn’t quite carry the same weight as “Jammy Danger,” or Luke Skywalker as “Larry Sunwalker,” the name Indiana Jones almost suffered a similar fate. Few fans realize that before becoming legendary, Indiana Jones was originally imagined as Indiana Smith.

In the late 1970s, as George Lucas developed the concept for Raiders of the Lost Ark, he proposed the name “Indiana Smith” for the lead character. It was Steven Spielberg who pushed back. On the occasion of the film’s 44th birthday, let’s dive deep into what actually happened!

What if Indiana Jones had been named Indiana Smith?

Back in 1978, before Harrison Ford ever wore the fedora or cracked the whip, Indiana Jones was just an idea in George Lucas’ mind. He had the concept of an archaeologist who’d travel the world,...

Bill Lawrence's "Shrinking" features an incredible band of actors, including their dream casting of Harrison Ford as the show's aging but sharp therapist, Dr. Paul Rhoades. In another time, however, Ford might have shared the screen with one of his co-stars much sooner in one of his most iconic films, if only the co-star in question hadn't been suffering from a rough morning due to the night before.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Wendie Malick, who plays Paul's love interest on the show, Dr. Julie Baram, revealed that she once auditioned for a part in a then-upcoming adventure film being handled by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas called "Raiders of the Lost Ark." As Malick recalls, "I get this call: Steven Spielberg, who I don't think I knew who he was at that time, and this guy, George Lucas. They want you to come in to meet them.

When you purchase through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

This June, Paramount+ is a little light on original content as nothing new is coming out on the streaming service aside from the fourteenth season of SpongeBob SquarePants. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Paramount+ next month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 10 best films coming to Paramount+ in June 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Boogie Nights (June 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94% Credit – New Line Cinema

Boogie Nights is a drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The 1997 film is set in the 1970s, and it follows the rise and fall of Eddie Adams as he goes from being a nightclub dishwasher to a popular adult film star with a drug addiction. Boogie Nights stars Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore,...

Harrison Ford and Wendie Malick are sharing the screen these days on Apple TV+'s Shrinking, but they could have been co-stars much earlier. Malick auditioned to play hard-drinking adventurer Marion Ravenwood in Raiders of the Lost Ark, but a schedule change left her unprepared. She discussed the incident on Jesse Tyler Ferguson's podcast, Dinner's On Me, this week.

Director Steven Spielberg apparently saw the then-unknown actor in an Excedrin commercial, and had her come in to audition to play the female lead opposite Ford's Indiana Jones: "I get this call: Steven Spielberg, who I don't think I knew who he was at that time, and this guy, George Lucas. They want you to come in to meet them. It was Valentine's Day...we just talked, and they put me on film. We laughed and had a lovely time for, I don't know, like, 45 minutes or something."

She...

When you purchase through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Fountain of Youth is an action-adventure heist film directed by Guy Ritchie from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt. The Apple TV+ series follows Luke Purdue, a disgraced archaeologist who teams up with his sister to go on a dangerous adventure to find the mythical fountain of youth while being chased by the Interpol and an ancient secret society. Fountain of Youth stars John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, Eiza Gonzalez, Domhnall Gleeson, Arian Moayed, Laz Alonso, Carmen Ejogo, and Stanley Tucci. So, if you loved the globetrotting adventure, death-defying action, and entertaining characters in Fountain of Youth, here are some similar films you should check out next.

National Treasure Credit – Walt Disney Pictures

National Treasure is an action-adventure heist film directed by Jon Turteltaub from a screenplay co-written by Jim Kouf, Cormac Wibberley, and Marianne Wibberley. The 2004 film follows Benjamin Franklin Gates,...

Got Father's Day plans? If you don't, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is returning to theaters nationwide as part of a Father's Day event with Fathom Entertainment. The Harrison Ford and Sean Connery-led film is the third installment in the Indiana Jones franchise. The event from Fathom will also include a special introduction by film critic and historian Leonard Maltin to talk about the film's "timeless appeal." Tickets are now on sale for the event that runs nationwide June 14, 15, and 18.

"There’s nothing more exciting than trying to keep up with the Joneses in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Indy’s Nazi enemies are back and have kidnapped his father, Professor Henry Jones Sr. (Sean Connery), to aid them in their search for the Holy Grail. Following a trail from America to Venice to the deserts of the Middle East, it’s up to Indy (Harrison Ford) to save his father,...

Was Tom Selleck supposed to be Indiana Jones? ( Photo Credit – Flickr; Instagram )

For most movie lovers, Harrison Ford is the signature face of Indiana Jones – whip, rugged and charismatic. But believe it or not, Ford wasn’t the first pick to play the now-iconic adventurer. In fact, had things gone slightly differently in the early ’80s, Tom Selleck might’ve been outrunning boulders and chasing down ancient relics in the blockbuster film franchise.

Yes, the moustachioed TV heartthrob of Magnum, P.I. fame was actually the original choice to play Indiana Jones. The surprising reveal recently came from Karen Allen, who played Marion Ravenwood opposite Ford in the film. In a candid conversation reflecting on her career, Allen confirmed that Selleck was the maker’s first choice to play the titular character and was even approached for the same. However, Tom Selleck couldn’t take up the role because of...

In this week’s film quiz, only one name stands out in Marvel’s Thunderbolts – Bob! 30 movie-related questions, coming up…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is now so massive that you don’t need the big title characters to make a team-up movie like Thunderbolts*. You can have a Black Widow (not that one), the Winter Soldier, Ghost, Taskmaster, U.S. Agent, and a new guy called Bob, played by Lewis Pullman. So, naturally, we’ve gone with a Bob-themed quiz.

“Scraping the barrel a bit, isn’t he?” First of all, shut up. Second, we’ve got quizzes about millennial movies, Disney classics, and Mission: Impossible coming up the rest of this month and then in June… well, stay tuned, you’ll see.

Once you’ve completed this week’s film quiz, you’ll find a link to a separate post with the correct answers at the bottom of this post.

In 1981, Harrison Ford traded in the galaxy that is far far away for a fedora and whip to help him swing through the 1930s as Indiana Jones. He first appears in "Raiders of the Lost Ark," which includes some of the coolest moments in the "Indiana Jones" franchise. It was the beginning of a new era for Ford that lasted well into the 2020s, and the franchise's success is not just based on action alone. It's about telling stories that connect the past to the present while the mission focuses on finding a way to save the future. Yes, Indiana can be arrogant and all-knowing, but he is always focused on saving artifacts that are essential in telling the story of humankind.

He's not the only character who is using history to help save the future. While the "Indiana Jones" franchise has plenty of adventures for fans to enjoy, there...

The beloved Berkshire International Film Festival is returning to Great Barrington and Lenox, Massachusetts, for its 19th edition.

IndieWire exclusively announces the lineup for the annual event, which this year includes a tribute to “Succession” Emmy winner Brian Cox, the opening night premiere of Dori Berinstein’s documentary “A Man with Sole: The Impact of Kenneth Cole” and the closing night local premiere of Shoshannah Stern’s “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore,” which played Sundance.

The festival runs May 29 – June 1 and features 27 documentaries, 23 narrative features, 25 short films, and a free animated shorts selection for kids. Venues include the Lenox Town Hall, where films will be presented throughout the weekend. Check out the full lineup via the Berkshire International Film Festival website here.

Kelley Vickery, Biff founder and artistic director, said in a press statement, “One of the things I love most about the Biff is the diversity of films that...

Exclusive: Alec Baldwin (30 Rock), Michael Boatman (The Good Fight), and Karen Allen (Indiana Jones franchise) are set to topline The Cutting Room Floor, the first feature from writer-director Victoria DeMartin.

Entering production this summer, the indie follows an aspiring film editor who receives the opportunity of a lifetime but sees her world begin to spiral out of control when the film starts to mirror her own life, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. DeMartin’s script recently won First Place in the Golden Script Fellowship, an extension of the international Golden Script Competition.

Damian Young (Ozark), Jennifer Sklias-Gahan (FBI: Most Wanted), Kuhoo Verma (Murder Mystery 2), and Michael Benz (Joker) were tapped for supporting roles by casting directors Lina Todd and Byron Beane. Simon TaufiQue and Danielle Eva Schwob will produce, with the latter also set to pen the score. Ben Leong is also producing.

An Oscar nominee,...

When you purchase through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Paramount+ might be one of the biggest losers in the streaming wars, but when it comes to content, it has some of the most brilliant movies and TV shows ever made. Which is the advantage of being one of the oldest Hollywood studios. That’s why we decided to compile a list of the absolute best movies you can find on Paramount+ right now.

Attack the Block Credit – Optimum Releasing

Attack the Block is a British sci-fi comedy horror film written and directed by Joe Cornish. The 2011 film is set in London as an alien species invades Earth. It follows a group of brave teenagers who must fight against predatory aliens to survive the night. Attack the Block stars John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker, Alex Esmail, Franz Drameh, Leeon Jones, Simon Howard, Luke Treadaway, Jumayn Hunter, and Nick Frost.

John Carpenter‘s Starman will be released on SteelBook 4K Ultra HD + Digital on May 27 from Sony.

The 1984 sci-fi romance has been restored in 4K from the original camera negative with Dolby Vision Hdr and Dolby Atmos audio.

Bruce A. Evans & Raynold Gideon penned the script with uncredited revisions by Dean Riesner.

Jeff Bridges (The Big Lebowski) and Karen Allen (Raiders of the Lost Ark) star with Charles Martin Smith (American Graffiti), Richard Jaeckel (The Dirty Dozen), and Robert Phalen (Halloween).

Special Features:

Audio Commentary by Director John Carpenter and Actor Jeff Bridges They Came from Hollywood: Revisiting Starman Making-Of Featurette Deleted Scenes Behind-the-Scenes Time Lapses Music Video Still Gallery Theatrical Trailer

An extraterrestrial (Bridges) observing life on Earth becomes stranded near the Wisconsin farmhouse of recently widowed Jenny Hayden (Allen). The alien, otherwise known as Starman, clones the human form of Scott Hayden, Jenny’s deceased husband. Due to...

One of John Carpenter's most underrated sci-fi films is about to get the 4K Uhd Blu-ray treatment.

Per GeekVibesNation, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced a 4K Uhd Blu-ray remaster of Carpenter's 1984 sci-fi romance - Starman. The film will be available in a Limited Edition SteelBook format on May 27, and will feature a 4K scan from the Original Camera Negative replete with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos upgrades, as well as a whole host of special features.

The bonus features are as follows:

4K Ultra HD Disc Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, restored from the original camera negative Dolby Atmos + 5.1 + 2-Channel Surround Blu-ray Disc Feature presented in high definition, sourced from the 4K master English 5.1 + 2-Channel Surround Special Features: Audio Commentary with Director John Carpenter and Actor Jeff Bridges Deleted Scenes Behind-the-Scenes Time Lapses They Came from Hollywood: Revisiting Starman Featurette Making-Of Featurette Music Video...

Amy Irving, star of 1976’s Carrie, 1983’s Yentl and 1988’s Crossing Delancey, is opening up about her romantic history — and admits she has a type: directors.

“I grew up with a father for a director,” she tells The Hollywood Reporter‘s It Happened in Hollywood podcast, referring to her late dad Jules Irving, co-founder of San Francisco Actor’s Workshop. “I have done nothing but marry directors, so I have a thing for directors. I’m kind of in awe because I can’t do that. Actors don’t impress me as much — just because I can do that, too.”

Her current husband is documentary filmmaker Kenneth Bowser. Prior to that she was married to Brazilian auteur Bruno Barreto. And before Barreto, she was married to Steven Spielberg.

“I don’t know how long I was married to [Steven,]” Irving, 71, says. “But we were together for 14 years — with three years off for good behavior.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the release of John Carpenter’s 1984 science fiction classic, “Starman,” as a Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD SteelBook, scheduled for May 27, 2025.

“Starman” stars Jeff Bridges, who earned an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of an alien assuming human form, and Karen Allen as Jenny Hayden, a widow who becomes his reluctant companion. The narrative follows their cross-country journey to reunite the alien with his mothership, exploring themes of love and humanity.

The 4K Ultra HD disc presents the film in 2160p resolution with Dolby Vision, restored from the original camera negative. Audio options include Dolby Atmos, 5.1, and 2-channel surround sound. The accompanying Blu-ray disc, sourced from the 4K master, offers high-definition viewing with English 5.1 and 2-channel surround sound.

Bonus materials encompass an audio commentary by John Carpenter and Jeff Bridges, deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes time lapses, featurettes such as “They Came from Hollywood: Revisiting Starman” and a making-of documentary,...

These days, it's not easy to keep track of all the different streaming services you may be subscribed to. It can take hours to sift through the libraries on Netflix, Prime Video, or Hulu in search of the best movies you can watch for free. Take, for instance, Paramount+. Since it was launched in its current form in 2021, Paramount+ has been a home for original programming like "Halo" and "Knuckles," as well as content from CBS, Nickelodeon, and Showtime. 

When opening up the platform's Movies section, it's overwhelming to see the spectrum of films and genres to search through. You could watch classics like "The Godfather" or "Forrest Gump," both of which are currently on Paramount+, but what about films you might not easily find on the front page? From the most iconic films of all time to more recent indie hits, these 15 films will guarantee you a great movie night,...

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.

Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!

The Sadness Vinyl from Enjoy the Ride Records

The Sadness‘ soundtrack composed by Australian duo Tzechar is available on vinyl from Enjoy the Ride Records.

The 2xLP album is pressed on “Infected Eyeball” (limited to 100) and “Bloodshot” (limited to 150) colored vinyl with a screen-printed D-side.

Priced at $36.99, the score is housed in a gatefold jacket with new artwork by Garreth Gibson.

The Substance Print from Mutant

Fresh of its Academy Award win for Best Makeup & Hairstyling, The Substance has received a poster from Mutant.

Designed by Sachin Teng, the 18×24 10-color screenprint is limited to 135 and costs $60. It’s estimated to ship on May 23.

Mortal Kombat 11 Pop!s from Funko

Three Mortal Kombat 11 characters are having...

Depending on who you ask, Arizona is known as The Grand Canyon State and The Copper State. But if you ask us, it should also be called The Grand Cinema State or The Celluloid State, based on its proud filmmaking history. Given its proximity to Hollywood and stunning scenery that stretches for miles in every direction, Arizona has been the filming location for westerns, science fiction films, and pretty much every genre under the desert sun. In fact, Old Tucson Studios is known as the "Hollywood In The Desert," and was the site of movies and TV shows like "The Bells of St. Mary's, "Rio Bravo," "Gunsmoke," "Little House on the Prairie," and "Three Amigos!"

You're probably thinking, "Wait a minute, wasn't 'Three Amigos!' set in Mexico, 'Rio Bravo' in Texas, 'Bells of St. Mary's in the inner city?" Yep, you're right on all counts. From "Planet of the Apes,...

Exclusive: After nearly 12 years as Manager/Producer at the NYC-based Washington Square Films, Jennifer Konawal Brady has joined the recently launched Amplified in the same role.

During her time at Washington Square Films, Brady produced titles including Ari Issler and Ben Snyder’s 11:55; Burn Country starring Rachel Brosnahan and Dominic Rains; Sweets, starring Pedro Pascal, Kevin Corrigan and Sarita Choudhury, for client Catherine Kellner; Colewell starring Karen Allen; the Sundance sci-fi comedy Save Yourselves!, starring Sunita Mani and John Reynolds, alongside Keshet and Heck of a Hill; Janicza Bravo’s Zola, alongside Killer Films and A24; and her client Maya Cozier’s directorial debut She Paradise for Samuel Goldwyn Films.

Most recently, Brady was an EP on Canadian-Italian director Luis DeFillippis’ Something You Said Last Night, a film that has won multiple awards globally as well as being a charter project for a Trans Mentorship Program which provides Btl opportunities for the queer community.

The Sandlot, the sports comedy classic that reminded everyone not to mess with highly valued baseball items, has become a streaming hit. The iconic 1993 film has climbed up the charts of the free streaming service Tubi, and by the time of writing, it sits on the second spot in the top 10 list of the platform's most popular movies.

Directed by David Mickey Evans, The Sandlot follows a group of young baseball fans in the summer of 1962 in the San Fernando Valley. Scott Smalls is the new kid in town, and although his stepfather likes baseball, Scott hasn't exactly acquired the ability to play ball. The boy finds a sandlot where some kids meet daily to play baseball, but on the first attempt to make friends, things don't go great. However, with the guidance of the team leader, Benny Rodriguez, Smalls becomes part of the gang.

Summer is going great until they run out of balls.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny remains a low point for the Indiana Jones franchise and its leading man, Harrison Ford, ending the beloved adventure film series on a whimper. Though Ford is disappointed by the sequel's performance, he insists he has no regrets about making the 2023 blockbuster.

Speaking with The Wall Street Journal, Ford addressed Dial of Destiny's box-office struggles, with the movie marking his last turn as the eponymous archeologist and thrill seeker. Ford admits he gambled on Dial of Destiny, insisting he wanted to tell one more story centered around his lead character. Though he takes some blame for its underwhelming performance, Ford doesn't feel he made a mistake doing the later Indiana Jones film.

RelatedThese Disney Adventure Movies Are the Perfect Indiana Jones Replacements

The National Treasure movies are underrated classics, and fans of the greatest cinematic explorer, Indiana Jones, would absolutely love the series.

Harrison Ford has a reputation in Hollywood for telling it like it is and appearing to take just about anything in stride. It's a personality trait that has made him one of the most beloved people in the industry, and he continues to be the guy we can all rely on when discussing the box office failure of 2023's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. If it's something that bothered him, the actor isn't showing it. In fact, his response is very on-brand.

During an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford was asked about the box office disappointment of the fifth Indiana Jones film, and the actor, who gives a very gruff and direct answer to begin his response, does admit that he's still very happy he made the film.

"S*** happens. I was really the one who felt there was another story to tell. When [nm13000055 autoIndy...

After William Friedkin’s Cruising spent the better part of the aughts as the subject of earnest, if guarded, revisionist critique, how does the film hold up in our current era of representational politics and trigger warnings? And why does it feel like how you answer that question will determine which side pocket you keep your handkerchief in?

The gay side of Film Twitter had previously treated Friedkin’s 1980 ode to fisting, frottage, and flash cuts with a level of curiosity nearly equal to the fury of the disco era’s gay community. What currency could an undercover police officer’s punk-disco battle with the monsters in his closet possibly have when held against the ironic sense that an avowed sexual assaulter with a fondness for golden showers will soon be the one to usher in a rollback of LGBT gains at every level? But in its day, Cruising was...

January 16th is the birthday of legendary filmmaker John Carpenter, who turns 77 this year – and to mark the occasion, Shout Factory / Scream Factory is having a sale of John Carpenter Blu-rays! While the company has to apologize to later-era Carpenter fans because their 4K releases of his films Ghosts of Mars and Vampires are not included in this sale, the Blu-rays of Assault on Precinct 13, Someone’s Watching Me, Elvis, Starman, Memoirs of an Invisible Man, and Body Bags are.

The Assault on Precinct 13 Blu-ray usually sells for $15.99. For this sale, the price has been dropped to $9.99. Written and directed by Carpenter, this film was originally released in 1976 and has the following synopsis: Isolated and cut off from the city inside a soon-to-be-closed L.A. police station, a group of police officers and convicts must join forces to defend themselves against the gang called Street Thunder, who have taken a...

Last fall, fans of Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones movie series were left frustrated when all four of the films directed by Steven Spielberg were inexplicably removed from Disney+. In the months since, only Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was available to stream, but that frustrating problem has finally been rectified.

Per What's On Disney Plus, all four Spielberg-helmed films are now streaming again on the Disney+ platform. The reason for their temporary removal is that Paramount Pictures still holds the rights to those movies, and it would appear that the Disney+ streaming license has been renewed. This puts all five of the films starring Ford back together again on one platform, though it should be noted that the classic films are still not available yet on Disney+ internationally. It's also unclear how long this new streaming agreement will last, which may eventually lead to the movies...

Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was first published in 1843. It was an instant success, quickly and deeply branding itself into the British consciousness. The story became widely spread, and soon other enterprising authors were eager to jump on Dickens' coattails; as early as 1844, "A Christmas Carol" was adapted to the stage no less than three times. After Dickens himself finished writing "David Copperfield" in 1853, he began giving live readings of a truncated version of his tale. He then proceeded to read the story for live, paying audiences every year for the next 17 years.

The story of "A Christmas Carol" follows a wealthy miser named Ebenezer Scrooge who ... Wait, what am I doing? You know the story of "A Christmas Carol." It's one of the most famous, enduring, and otherwise repeated stories in the history of Western literature.

In 1901, the relatively novel medium of film got its hand on "A Christmas Carol...

What’s Harrison Ford’s best movie character? Strong cases can be made for both Han Solo and Indiana Jones. Even Red Hulk might be in contention in the future, but there’s no doubt that Jones appeals to a broader audience. George Lucas created the character as a homage to the action heroes of 1930s film serials, and since the '80s, he has been equally adored by adults and children.

Your changes have been saved

Email is sent

Email has already been sent

Raiders of the Lost Ark AdventureAction

Where to Watchstreamrentbuy

Not available

Not available

*Availability in US Release Date June 12, 1981Runtime 115 MinutesCast Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Alfred Molina, Paul Freeman, Ronald Lacey, John Rhys-Davies, Denholm Elliott

The archeology professor is known for his accouterments. With a fedora, bullwhip, satchel, and leather jacket, Jones is always off for a day to remember. He is also a funny guy who loves to run,...

Pretty Woman’s lead role went to various actresses before Julia Roberts ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After this, Julia Roberts snagged the role to launch her to global fame. It was a classic mix of talent, timing, and, let’s be honest, some seriously quirky Hollywood decisions.

Let’s start with Molly Ringwald. The teen queen of the 1980s turned down Vivian because she felt “something icky about it.” She candidly told The Guardian that even back then, she sensed a story vibe that just didn’t sit right. Ringwald’s hesitation paved the way for others to test their luck—and face similar hurdles.

So who else tried to snag the role of Vivian? Let’s just say Disney and Garry Marshall, the director behind Pretty Woman, had some ambitious picks. Karen Allen was first in the mix. Then came Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connelly, and even Diane Lane. But each time,...

Santa Claus is very much one of the main characters when it comes to the holiday, but some Christmas films feature people who aren't fond of Old St. Nick. Also known as Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, and many, many more, the big guy in red has cropped up in many a holiday celebration, and therefore, many a holiday movie. Whether he's the actual Santa from the North Pole, or simply a representation of the idea of the Christmas spirit, his presence is what adds to the magic of the season.

There have been plenty of characters in Christmas films that have ended up on the Naughty List who didn't believe in his existence or refused to embrace the meaning of the holiday. Whether they're robbing houses and stealing presents from right under the tree, or spoiling the fun for everyone around, there are definitely quite a few characters who need...

The intricate relationship between Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones and Karen Allen's Marion Ravenwood became a central thread in the long-running movie franchise about the intrepid teacher-turned-adventurer. However, even though Allen made an unexpected appearance in 2023’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, seemingly completing the love story of Indy and Marion on a high note, one question that has never been truly addressed is what caused the couple to go their separate ways after the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark. At least until now.

The new Indiana Jones video game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, has now finally given fans the missing pieces to a puzzle that has remained unsolved for over four decades. While the movies have skimmed over the details of the relationship breakdown – mainly because Temple of Doom was a prequel and by the time it needed to be addressed, the...

Here’s a fun fact to blow your minds: Yes, technically, Knots Landing is a spin-off from mega-hit Dallas. Gary Ewing is the middle brother of Jr and Bobby Ewing, who made one appearance on the Mother Ship show, played by David Ackroyd before Ted Shackelford took over the role for the next decade-plus.

But the original Kl concept pre-dated Dallas. It was supposed to be an American version of the Swedish series Scenes From a Marriage by Ingemar Bergman. That series didn’t get picked up. But when CBS wanted a Dallas spin-off, Lorimar made one of the characters a Ewing, and we were off to the races! You can watch the entire series from the start right here on Amazon Prime. Here’s why you should definitely do that.

Soap Hub may receive a commission on orders placed through retail links.

More People, More Romance

Dallas, Falcon Crest,...

Arrow Video has unveiled their February Blu-ray lineup, hitting some major titles that will find viewers cruising the streets of New York City, dining with the Sawyer family and fending off space vampires.

Arriving on February 25th from Arrow will be William Friedkin’s Cruising, which is being featured in a limited edition 4K release, notably restored from the original camera negative. While you’ll see some previously available special features, the set has some new extras. They include:

Brand new commentary featuring original musicians involved with the soundtrack

I Want to Be the Curator, a brand-new interview with actress Karen Allen

Walking the Line, a brand-new interview with actor, film consultant, and former police detective Randy Jurgensen

Breaking the Codes, a brand-new visual essay surrounding the hanky-codes featuring actor and writer David McGillivray

Cruising also comes with a 120-page perfect-bound collector’s book with photos, articles and essays, as...

Al Pacino will cruise for a killer on 4K Ultra HD when Cruising is released by Arrow Video on February 25.

The 1980 serial killer thriller’s long-unavailable theatrical version has been newly restored in 4K from the original 35mm camera negative in Dolby Vision with original lossless English mono audio, 2.0 stereo, and 5.1 sound.

The Exorcist‘s William Friedkin writes and directs, loosely based on Gerald Walker’s 1970 novel of the same name. Pacino stars with Paul Sorvino, Karen Allen, Richard Cox, and Don Scardino.

Disc 1 – 4K Uhd:

Audio commentary by writer-director William Friedkin Audio commentary by writer-director William Friedkin, moderated by critic Mark Kermode Audio commentary with original musicians involved with the soundtrack (new) I Want to Be the Curator – Interview with actress Karen Allen (new) Deleted scenes and alternative footage On-set audio featuring the club scenes and protest coverage Censored material reels Theatrical trailer, teasers, and TV spots

Disc 2 – Blu-ray:...

The Academy Awards are widely accepted as the most important and influential awards body in the film industry, marking some of the most critically and commercially successful films of the year and celebrating the art of cinema. Though the nominees and winners are selected by a wide panel of voters from across the industry, sometimes it is easy to look back and see the flaws in the Academy's decisions.

Often, movies that win Best Picture at the Oscars do not hold up nearly as well as some of their fellow nominees. Over the years, audience and critical opinions have shifted, and many believe that different films should have won the Academy Awards' top prize.

This Classic Film Is Much More Recognizable Than the Winner Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Directed by:

Steven Spielberg

Starring:

Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman

Lost to:

Chariots of Fire

The start of what is...

Fusion Entertainment has signed veteran documentary filmmaker Katy Chevigny for management on the heels of the world premiere of her first narrative feature, “The Easy Kind,” at the Telluride Film Festival.

Chevigny has produced or directed over a dozen documentary features and series over the course of her career, and she’s the co-founder of the long-running independent production company Big Mouth Productions. She won an Emmy in 2023 for directing two episodes of “Home” for A24 / AppleTV+. She also co-wrote and co-directed (with Ross Kauffman) the documentary film “E-Team,” for which she was nominated for two Emmys. With Marilyn Ness, she has produced several films, including the Netflix Original documentaries “Becoming,” which was nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards, and Kirsten Johnson’s Emmy-winning “Dick Johnson Is Dead.” She also co-directed “Deadline” with Johnson. Chevigny is married to Jack Smith, the U.S. attorney who led two Justice Department criminal investigations into Donald Trump.

Early in director Laurent Bouzereau’s “Music by John Williams” documentary (streaming November 1 on Disney+), Steven Spielberg explains that he was worried about the demise of orchestral film scoring in the early ’70s while embarking on his directing career. He was determined that this emotionally stirring, if anachronistic, format would not die on his watch, so he hired John Williams to score his first theatrical feature, “The Sugarland Express” (1974).

Williams (who caught the director’s attention in 1969 with “The Reivers”) surprised Spielberg with an intimate harmonica solo (played by Toots Thielmans) that helped elevate the movie in a way he didn’t expect. Thus began the greatest director-composer collaboration in the history of movies, with Spielberg making 29 films with Williams and admitting that the composer has been indispensable to each and every one of them.

But it was their second film together, “Jaws” (1975), that propelled their careers. With two unforgettable...

Writer/director Ti West has been a household name in the horror genre for a long time, recently directing the stylish and impressive trilogy of "X," "Pearl," and "MaXXXine." But 15 years ago this month, West rocketed onto the scene with "The House of the Devil," which was technically his third feature but unquestionably became his breakout calling card. I remember there being tremendous excitement about the film at the time in the blogosphere -- this was long before I worked for /Film, but as an avid reader of the site, I recall multiple articles singing its praises, with this one being perhaps the most detailed and effusive. I didn't dabble too much in horror back then, but I clocked the enthusiasm in the community and tucked it away in the back of my mind. 

It took 15 years, but I finally got around to seeing the movie (I'm far more open...