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Netflix is sharing their 2025 movie slate!

Several of the movies they announced also got premiere dates, as well as first look photos and teaser trailers.

Major highlights include the upcoming comedy Nonnas with Lorraine Bracco, Linda Cardellini and Drea de Matteo, the highly anticipated Charlize Theron sequel The Old Guard 2, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, Fear Street: Prom Queen, the Ben Affleck and Matt Damon cop thriller Rip, and Rian Johnson‘s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, among many others.

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On Thursday, Netflix revealed its full 2025 film slate. The lineup includes long-awaited sequels, high profile originals, future Oscar contenders, and much more.

The biggest new announcements in the slate include the formal announcement of Jay Kelly, three-time Academy Award nominee Noah Baumbach‘s latest film, a “heartbreaking comedy” featuring George Clooney and Adam Sandler in the large ensemble cast; Eddie, a biographical documentary about one of Hollywood’s most elusive stars, Eddie Murphy; and a Charles Manson documentary from Academy Award winner Errol Morris.

These titles join previously announced films including the third installment in Rian Johnson‘s Daniel Craig-led mystery franchise, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery; Guillermo del Toro‘s adaptation of Frankenstein starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi; and an as-yet-untitled thriller from Best Director winner Kathryn Bigelow, her first film in eight years.

The full list starting with February’s releases is below.

Netflix previewed their 2025 film slate at a splashy event in Los Angeles. And as part of this Next on Netflix event, they revealed some specific release dates, along with the more general time that some of the biggest titles of the year will come out. One thing is certain – fall is going to be jam-packed.

In addition to Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” in November, “Fall 2025” is the release date for:

Noah Baumbach’s “Jay Kelly” starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler Joe Carnahan’s “Rip” led by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. An untitled Kathryn Bigelow thriller with Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson and Greta Lee. The third “Knives Out” whodunnit “Wake Up Dead Man” — Daniel Craig returns, this time joined by Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin and Mila Kunis. And “The Woman in Cabin 10,” based on the bestselling novel by Ruth Ware. Keira Knightley and Guy Peace star.

Netflix unveiled their feature slate for this year, dating a handful of titles, along with some first look photos and teasers to come this morning. For all the headlines that they’ve cut back on their feature slate, what’s clear below is that the streamer continues to commit to event films.

Among those pic’s receiving premiere dates, either specific or general, are the Stephen Chbosky directed comedy Nonnas starring Lorraine Bracco, Linda Cardellini and Drea de Matteo, the long-awaited Charlize Theron Skydance action sequel The Old Guard 2, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, the Gareth Evans action thriller Havoc, Fear Street: Prom Queen, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly, the Ben Affleck and Matt Damon cop thriller Rip, The Woman in Cabin 10, Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow’s next untitled movie, and the highly anticipated Rian Johnson threequel Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.

Lorraine Bracco played the role of the defensive but empathetic Dr. Jennifer Melfi in The Sopranos. Tasked with giving therapy to a mafia boss, Dr. Melfi has to maintain her composure and not judge the moral ethics of her client’s line of work while also helping him. Her on-screen co-star James Gandolfini played the boss Tony Soprano.

Bracco’s performance in The Sopranos was highly appreciated at the time. She received Primetime Emmy nominations four times, with thrice for Outstanding Lead Actress. She also received a Golden Globe nomination thrice. However, Bracco mentioned that playing Dr. Melfi was one of the most difficult roles in her career.

Lorraine Bracco had to change a lot of herself while playing Dr. Jennifer Melfi in The Sopranos Lorraine Bracco in The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

Before playing Tony Soprano’s therapist in The Sopranos, Lorraine Bracco starred in Goodfellas as Karen Hill, the...

Imagine a world where The Sopranos wasn’t the same. Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas almost stole away one of the show’s greatest casting choices after James Gandolfini. Yes, things could’ve gone very differently, and not in a good way.

Martin Scorsese | Image by Harald Krichel, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

While Goodfellas is iconic in its own right, the thought of this actor missing from The Sopranos is like pasta without the sauce — unfathomable. Luckily, fate (and some solid decision-making) stepped in to keep this legendary role right where it belonged.

How Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas almost cost us the perfect Sopranos cast Lorraine Bracco with James Gandolfini in The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

In an ironic twist, Goodfellas star Lorraine Bracco almost missed out on her iconic role in The Sopranos. After playing Karen Hill in Martin Scorsese‘s masterpiece, Bracco thought she was done with mafia wives.

Stars: Mel Gibson, Mason Reed, Nora Zehetner, Julian Lerner, Abby James Witherspoon, Lorraine Bracco, Emma Fasano, Spencer Fitzgerald, Patrick Renna | Written by Cornelius Uliano, Bryan Schulz | Directed by David Henrie

The cultural impact of the phenomenon, that is Stranger Things, cannot be understated when it comes to the world of entertainment. Launching (and relaunching) careers, genres and defunct film series. Millie Bobby Brown is a multi-millionaire film and television superstar. Winona Ryder bought Beetlejuice back from the (un)dead. And the Ghostbusters films veered from old Saturday Night Live veterans, to a teen adventure reminiscent of The Monster Squad. Monster Summer, looks to capitalise on rekindle those halcyon days of “Teens-in Peril”, and supernatural menace, that typified that particular beloved 80’s sub-genre.

Monster Summer sees a wily group of teens, investigating the strange goings-on, on their quaint island community of Mayberry, Martha’s Vineyard. Children disappear and mysteriously reappear, devoid of personality and emotion.

Even after coming to an abrupt end in 2007, audiences still won't stop believing that "The Sopranos" is one of the best TV shows (if not the best TV show) ever made. The story of Tony Soprano's (James Gandolfini) struggles to serve as the heads of two very different families is still the standard that so many shows hope to match thanks to its incredible performances and writing (the kind that other series would kill to replicate). But which season of "The Sopranos" stands taller than the rest? Well, according to Rotten Tomatoes, there's one particular chapter in Tony's life of guns, gangsters, and gabagool that reigns triumphant and currently holds a perfect 100% critics score on the aggregator website.

Forget the divisive season 6 closer or season 4 (which shows the collapse of Tony's marriage), it's season 3 that, per Rt, walked away without a hitch. Riddled with dead bodies and characters making...

Goodfellas tells the story of Henry Hill and parts of the story of his wife, Karen Friedman Hill, but there’s one important aspect of Karen’s story that the movie left out. Goodfellas follows Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), an associate of the Lucchese family who worked for Paul Cicero as well as alongside some notable gangsters at the time, such as Jimmy “The Gent” Conway and Tommy DeVito. Goodfellas also covered Henry’s marriage to Karen (Lorraine Bracco), and the various highs and lows of their relationship.

Although Karen was initially troubled by Henry’s criminal activities, she was eventually drawn into the glamorous lifestyle that came with being a mobster’s wife and even got involved in some of Henry’s shady drug businesses towards the end of Goodfellas. However, there’s one important part of Karen Hill’s real story that wasn’t included in Goodfellas:...

Sza knows how to make an entrance. She had the world fiending so hard for her new Lana — first she announced the album drop for Friday at midnight, then kept everyone chewing our fingernails while she took an extra 15 hours to give it the right finishing touches. But it was worth it. Lana arrives just in time to tie a bow around the music year, just like her epochal blockbuster Sos did two Decembers ago. It’s officially part of the deluxe edition “reissue” of Sos, but it stands on its own,...

“Martin Scorsese only makes movies for men.” That’s often the prevailing wisdom about one of our finest filmmakers, an assertion that has dominated the discourse around his work as much as the falsehood that he endorses the bad actions of his characters. It’s an idea so embedded in...

Tony Soprano’s strong-willed daughter, Meadow Soprano, was nothing like her parents in The Sopranos. When the series ended, the character had gotten engaged and had big plans for her future life. Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who had a singing background, initially thought that she was auditioning to sing soprano. She was cast in the series in 1997 and shot the pilot episode for HBO.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Meadow Soprano in The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

However, when she returned to film the other episodes of the show in the summer of 1998, she had lost 35 pounds. She hid a serious health condition, an eating disorder called Exercise Bulimia, when she appeared for the audition for the role of Meadow.

The Sopranos Star Jamie-Lynn Sigler Had Serious Health Problems During The Run of The Show Jamie-Lynn Sigler in the pilot of The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

Jamie-Lynn Sigler played the role of the daughter of James Gandolfini...

The Sopranos finale aired in June 2007 and divided longtime fans who continue to debate on the ambiguous ending. James Gandolfini made his final appearance as Tony Soprano in the episode, titled Made in America. Tony Soprano grew to become a popular character and fans were eager to see what happened to him in the series finale—whether he would face the consequences of his actions or live to pass on his legacy.

James Gandolfini and Lorraine Bracco in The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

However, fans were left with no definitive answer as the creator David Chase left an open ending for the series. Critics thought it was brilliant and deemed the episode as one of the greatest series finales of all time. Some fans were frustrated, but it didn’t stop them from drawing various interpretations and theories as to what happened to the Soprano crime family’s patriarch.

Chase has...

Long before Game of Thrones traumatized the world with the brutal, divisive, and merciless slashing of on-screen favorites every other episode, HBO began the trend with The Sopranos. The darkly humorous series took a gritty storyline about mob life in New Jersey and turned it into a rendition of whack-a-mole with its characters.

With time, creator David Chase became infamous for the ruthless cruelty with which he disposed of his own beloved creations. Meanwhile, the show became the epicenter of much controversy and debate with its non-committal deaths, pitiless betrayals, and one very scandalous ending.

But it was one episode in Season 2 of The Sopranos that started it all.

The Sopranos Blows Up With a Season 2 Death The Sopranos Season 2 finale Funhouse marks the death of Salvatore Bonpensiero (left) [Credit: HBO]

The Sopranos allowed David Chase, creator of the HBO crime drama, to play God over his own domain. Judging without bias...

James Gandolfini found worldwide fame and recognition for his portrayal as Tony Soprano in the iconic HBO show The Sopranos. Alongside an ensemble cast, the actor and the show reached newer heights of success.

James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano in The Sopranos | Credits: HBO Entertainmenet

Portraying an equally charismatic and iconic role, James Gandolfini was one of the best actors that the world had the chance to meet. Even his co-star Drea de Matteo agreed that Gandolfini had one of the best appeal on the sets.

James Gandolfini Had a High Appeal While Filming The Sopranos

Throughout the series, James Gandolfini’s character went through a lot of ups and downs. Working alongside different co-stars and actors that became family, Gandolfini had one of the toughest jobs on-set during The Sopranos.

Drea de Matteo as Adriana La Cerva in a still from The Sopranos | Credits: HBO Entertainment

Drea de Matteo...

The Sopranos was a beloved show for a reason. Possessing the heart of iconic films like The Godfather and Scarface, it was very easy for a show like this to feel like a mockery of the genre. However, it managed to completely redefine it when it comes to television through its excellent quality in every aspect, making a reputation for itself as not only a success but also one of the most beloved and highly-rated shows of all time.

A still from The Sopranos | Credit: Max

With this in mind, it is not surprising that the actors gave it their all when they were starring in the series. However, at times it can be difficult to always be satisfied with one’s performance. For example, it would seem that Drea de Matteo did not like one aspect of her character.

The Sopranos and Accents

The Sopranos is a series that...

Nicole Kidman kicked off another dreaded round of Martin Scorsese discourse when she said she'd like to make a movie with the director "if he does a film with women." Lots of cinema fans had lots to say about this, but in Lorraine Bracco's opinion, she has a bit of a point.

No two actors shaped the role of James Bond as profoundly as Sean Connery and Daniel Craig. Connery was the first to bring him to life, and Craig saw him die. Both were physically imposing—Connery the ex-bodybuilder, and Craig with “that beautiful boxer’s face.” Both were in their...

The Sopranos is often considered to be one of the greatest shows of all time. The crime series centered around mafia boss Tony Soprano and his journey in the criminal world. The HBO show lasted six seasons, with its finale being widely appreciated at the time. However, it also spawned a lot of questions about the fate of Tony Soprano.

While David Chase confirmed that Tony was indeed dead and the abrupt cut to black was to honor the iconic character, actress Lorraine Bracco seemed to have her own theory. The actress who played Dr. Jennifer Melfi, Tony’s therapist, reportedly hated the ending and criticized Chase for sealing the fate of the legendary character.

Lorraine Bracco Hated David Chase’s Ending For The Sopranos A still from The Sopranos | Credits: HBO

Actress Lorraine Bracco played Tony Soprano’s (James Gandolfini) therapist Dr. Jennifer Melfi in The Sopranos. The actress...

“Rich Flu” is a new Spanish-produced live-action thriller, directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia, starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead , Lorraine Bracco , Timothy Spall , Rafe Spall , Jonah Hauer-King , César Domboy , Richard Sammel , Dixie Egerickx and Alexandra Masangkay, releasing internationally January 24, 2025 in theaters:

“…explores how far people would go to save themselves, when the wealth that made the world go round…

“…then becomes its most dangerous commodity…

“…after a strange disease threatens to kill anyone with any sort of ‘fortune’…”

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Nicole Kidman is subtly calling out Martin Scorsese for not making features that center on female characters.

The “Babygirl” actress and mega-producer told Vanity Fair that she would love to work with Scorsese, if the auteur “does a film with women.”

While Scorsese is best known for his more male-centric ensemble features like “Raging Bull,” “After Hours,” and “Goodfellas,” the director has famously collaborated with iconic actresses like Sharon Stone, Lorraine Bracco, Juliette Lewis, and Margot Robbie for acclaimed performances, not to mention Ellen Burstyn winning a Best Actress Academy Award for “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.”

In 2019, Scorsese’s “The Irishman” was criticized for only having Anna Paquin say seven words onscreen. Scorsese said at the time of the assumed lack of female characters in his films, “If the story doesn’t call for it… it’s a waste of everybody’s time.”

In addition to Scorsese, Kidman also...

There’s nothing exactly wrong with making a movie like Monster Summer per se. But I really fail to see the point of a “Stranger Things” knockoff in this day and age. Sure, the director might argue that this one is set in the late nineties (instead of the eighties like the Netflix show), but the similarities are unmistakable, both the vibe and plot wise. Instead of upside-down demogorgon, this one simply put witchcraft as the main opponent. As a children’s film, Monster Summer is a decent watch, but the lack of effort is visible. There are big names like Lorraine Bracco and the legendary Mel Gibson in the cast, which is quite baffling given their roles could have been played by anyone. Let us get on with the witch hunt now, pun intended.

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A teenager, frightened, runs from something until he...

The Penguin comes to an end on HBO and Max on Sunday, Nov. 10. After watching one of the best gangster/mob stories we've seen in a long time, we know fans are going to be looking for something else to watch!

We've already watched The Batman, the film that inspired The Penguin, quite a few times. And, we also have a long time to wait until The Batman Part 2 hits theaters in 2026. Luckily, there are more than enough good crime shows for The Penguin fans to watch until The Batman Part 2.

And, we're also hearing some promising news about The Penguin season 2. We don't know for sure if the series is coming back for season 2, but there's some hope, according to a report from The Direct.

While we wait to find out the fate of The Penguin, let's get the list of crime shows to watch started with the best TV show of all time,...

For the past 30 years, the filmmaking collaboration of actor Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis has stood as one of modern cinema's most beloved partnerships. From Forest Gump to their upcoming fifth film together Here, Hanks and Zemeckis have managed to walk the fine line between mainstream popular appeal and enduring artistry that has truly stood the test of time. With plenty of humor and a whole lot of compassion, Hanks and Zemeckis have done some of the best in both of their careers together.

Hanks and Zemeckis's collaboration has included incredible highs, such as their extraordinary work on Cast Away, and some lows, like the lackluster responsibility of their version of Pinocchio. However, no matter what the result, this duo has always aimed for quality and, in the process, has delivered some of cinemas most iconic characters and breathtaking works of fiction. With the 2024 release of the fixed-camera film Here on the horizon,...

The Sopranos is frequently remembered by TV fans as being one of the greatest crime shows ever. The series delved into the life of an angsty mobster Tony Soprano and his day-to-day struggle as he reluctantly agreed to go to therapy.

James Gandolfini transitioned from a movie star to featuring on the small screen, but it was not an easy road to success. The actor had to face several inconveniences and struggled a lot during the filming period. One interview revealed that he wanted to quit the hit show daily until he managed to find the strength to appear in front of the camera again.

Commit, Quit, Reappear: The repeated cycle

Tony Soprano became a legendary character due to his convoluted personality and relatable life struggles. Few fans, however, are aware of the actor’s rocky journey when he started The Sopranos and struggled under the weight of the fame.

Heard of strange Hollywood feuds? The Sopranos had one of its own. James Gandolfini didn’t just play a tough guy on the 1999 drama series—he was one, on and off-screen. But while he faced fictional foes on set, he was also wrestling with real-life demons.

James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano in The Sopranos | Credits: HBO Entertainment

And here’s the kicker: Gandolfini’s personal struggles took a surprising toll, sparking an unexpected grudge against a certain co-star. The reason? Odd as it gets!

Behind-the-Scenes Battles: James Gandolfini’s Addiction Sparked Tension with Edie Falco on The Sopranos Set James Gandolfini in the final scene of The Sopranos | Credits: HBO Entertainment

James Gandolfini wasn’t just The Sopranos’ brooding mob boss; behind the scenes, he was wrestling with real-life demons that bled into his work. Turns out, Gandolfini’s struggle with addiction led him to clash with his on-screen wife,...

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Paramount+ is ready with an entertainment-packed November this year. The upcoming month will see the premiere of some of the best Paramount+ original shows including Landman and The Agency. Just like every month, Paramount+ is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 10 best movies and TV shows coming to Paramount+ in November 2024.

Hacksaw Ridge (November 1)

Hacksaw Ridge is a biographical epic war drama film directed by Mel Gibson from a screenplay co-written by Robert Schenkkan and Andrew Knight. Based on the 2004 documentary The Conscientious Objector by Terry Benedict, the 2016 film follows the story of Desmond Doss, who joins the army after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour but refuses to handle weapons and engage in war instead he chooses to serve as a combat medic in the American army.

Stars: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rafe Spall, Timothy Spall, Lorraine Bracco, Dixie Egerickx | Written by David Desola, Sam Steiner | Directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia

The new film from Spanish director Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia, who made Netflix horror hit The Platform, Rich Flu is an English language Contagion-esque thriller about a deadly virus that only affects the super-rich. Given that intriguing premise, the end result is something of a mixed bag, but it’s not without its moments and it’s solidly anchored by a terrific lead performance.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead plays Laura, a Hollywood executive who’s introduced listening to a series of movie pitches, one of which sounds quite similar to the film we’re actually watching. The last to pitch ends up being her ex-husband Tony (Rafe Spall), who’s unhappy that she’s about to leave Barcelona and relocate to London with their teenage daughter Anna (Dixie Egerickx), and makes...

If there was an award for outworking a Clydesdale, Taylor Sheridan would gallop to the finish line first, leaving all in his dust. Few in the TV industry wear as many hats or lassos as many fans as this Texas cowboy, who has single-handedly reignited the TV western—no small potatoes!

Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone | Credit: Paramount

The past few years, he’s been busier, producing and writing a batch of shows like Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, and more, not to mention the Yellowstone spin-offs like 1883 and 1923. With film credits such as Sicario and Hell or High Water, which lassoed him into Hollywood’s spotlight, it’s no surprise the man heaps praise on Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas.

Taylor Sheridan: How Goodfellas Shook Up His Screenwriting Approach

Isn’t it fascinating how Martin Scorsese has consistently hit the bullseye when it comes to capturing the gritty world of gangsters and grime?...

Martin Scorseses Goodfellas tells a true story, and it takes some unexpected turns throughout its third act leading up to the end. In 1990, Martin Scorsese brought another gangster film with Goodfellas, based on the 1985 nonfiction book Wiseguy, by Nicolas Pileggi. With a script by Scorsese and Pileggi, Goodfellas chronicles the rise and fall of mob associate Henry Hill (played by Ray Liotta), from his days as a teenager running errands for Paul Cicero (Paul Sorvino) and his people to becoming a member of their crew.

While working for Paulie, Henry met many big names in the mob, becoming especially close to Jimmy The Gent Conway (Robert De Niro) and Tommy DeVito (Joe Pesci). Together they committed various crimes for years, including the infamous Lufthansa heist in 1978. In his personal life, Henry met and married Karen Friedman (Lorraine Bracco), but as he got more and more involved with the mob, his marriage drastically declined.

I had low expectations for Monster Summer. Based on the trailer, it comes across as a Goosebumps and Stranger Things wannabe. The movie has a cast with a few notable names past their primes in such minor roles that you wonder who cashed in a favor or two.

Then there is Mel Gibson, the controversial Hollywood legend, who elevates this adventure horror film into something worth the price of admission. Gibson’s performance single-handedly elevates Monster Summer, which could have been a cheap knockoff, into something substantive.

Not to mention, this is a family “horror” film with a surprising amount of heart.

Mel Gibson in Monster Summer (2024) | Image via Pastime Pictures Related “What If I rob you?”: $425 Million Rich Mel Gibson Did Not Care About His Celebrity Status While Helping a Stranded Fan Monster Summer Review and Synopsis

The story follows a young teenager, Noah (The Black Phone’s...

Mel Gibson's new movie, Monster Summer, continues the actor's unfortunate Rotten Tomatoes streak. Directed by David Henrie, known for starring in How I Met Your Mother and Wizards of Waverly Place, his new film follows a group of kids who, when a strange force threatens to ruin their summer fun, join forces with a retired police detective to embark on an adventure to save their island from a monstrous threat. The movie stars Mel Gibson, Mason Thames, Noah Cottrell, Nora Zehetner, Patrick Renna, Lorraine Bracco, and Kevin James.

With the movie now playing in theaters, reviews have been published and its Rotten Tomatoes score has been revealed. Monster Summer sits at 50% on Rotten Tomatoes with 10 reviews from critics, though the score could fluctuate as more are published. Even so, the score continues an unfortunate streak for Mel Gibson, whose movies have been mostly Rotten over the past four years,...

Plot: When a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah and his friends team up with a retired police detective to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island.

Review: It’s been a longstanding tradition for the horror genre to put kids on a grand adventure to solve a scary problem. Whether it’s The Goonies or The Monster Squad, they’re a fun way to get kids interested in slightly darker fare. Some scary elements to help intrigue and encourage future dalliances into more depraved cinema. Monster Summer does a good job of keeping that spirit alive, but feels so all over the place, that it never settles into a proper goal.

Monster Summer follows Noah (Mason Thames) and his friends as they try to solve the strange happenings in their hometown. Teens are starting to disappear, only to return in an almost catatonic state.

Yes, even though we’re a few weeks into Fall the box office is still ruled by kid-friendly flicks about CGI-animated robots (top two on the charts last weekend). And this new release hopes to follow, though it’s actually a “kid-flick” about a group of teens starring a pack of young thespians (and a couple of older vets too). Plus they’re embarking on an adventure just perfect for spooky October (and no they don’t have a big cowardly pooch). Now the Little Rascals (or Our gang) trekked through many haunted abodes, but that theme didn’t really invade features until the 1980s with The Goonies and those underdogs in The Monster Squad (a cult fave). In the last couple of years, the Ghostbusters have included several youngsters, but there are no “proto-packs” around for the minors trying to survive a Monster Summer.

After a bone-chilling prologue, the...

A genial juvenile adventure that’s equal parts “The Hardy Boys” and “Goosebumps,” “Monster Summer” has Mason Thames (the principal child captive in “The Black Phone”) in considerably less-disturbing peril as a Martha’s Vineyard resident who comes to suspect witchery afoot. David Henrie’s slick exercise in lite supernatural suspense is aimed at younger viewers, though their parents may also be diverted by the cast’s elder members, including Mel Gibson, Lorraine Bracco and Kevin James. It’s a fun movie that lands on the right side of “innocuous,” being pleasantly formulaic rather than simply bland. Pastime Pictures is releasing the feature (previously called “The Boys of Summer”) to U.S. theaters on Oct. 4.

Aspiring to become a journalist like his late, globe-trotting father, Noah (Thames) has no more pressing desire than to get an article published in the area newspaper. But its unamused editor only wants material pleasing to tourists and advertisers,...

Do you remember the first scary movie you watched? To be fair, mine was Halloween, so I got an early taste of R-rated terror. However, for many, it was something like The Monster Squad, The Watcher in the Woods, or perhaps The Gate. And now, we have a fun ride with the good and spooky natured, Monster Summer. Featuring Mel Gibson, Lorraine Bracco, and Mason Thames. For Mason, who was terrific in The Black Phone (and will soon be seen in The Black Phone 2), the actor proves that he is one to watch. The actor brings heart to his performance and shines opposite Gibson.

Recently, I sat down with the two, and the legendary Mel Gibson (who we previously interviewed Here), was full of praise for his younger co-star. Both actors work especially well together, and frankly, it’s not surprising that Thames is getting a ton of work on genre projects.

Is everyone ready for an October packed full of sequels? Because that’s exactly what we’re getting this week, with not one, but two new sequels! Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.

Warner Bros. delivered the biggest hit of September with “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” and they hope to follow that up with “Joker: Folie à Deux,” the oddly-titled sequel to the 2019 global hit “Joker,” which grossed $1 billion worldwide with $335 million of that coming from North America after a $96.2 million opening. Before “Deadpool and Wolverine” was released this past summer, it was the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time.

Director Todd Phillips returns with Joaquin Phoenix once again playing the role of Arthur Fleck, aka the Joker, for which he won the Oscar in 2020, while Zazie Beetz is also back. The big addition to the cast though is pop superstar Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn, her first major...

The following contains spoilers for The Simpsons season 36, episode 1, "Bart's Birthday," as well as the series finales for The Sopranos, M.A.S.H., Mad Men, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Frasier, Succession, and NewhartThe Simpsons' riff on series finales includes some pretty clever parodies on some of TV's most iconic final episodes. The first episode of season 36 is a fake "series finale" for the long-running animated comedy. This includes a star-studded audience watching what is meant to be the conclusion of many long-running character arcs and The Simpsons plot twists. The episode pokes fun at the conventions and tropes of those episodes, while also highlighitng the timeless and enduring qualities that make The Simpsons a wholly unique pop culture institution.

This carries over to the credits of The Simpsons' fake out finale. Each shot during the credits is a direct parody of a landmark TV series finale,...

HBO’s “The Sopranos” has one of the most divisive series finales of all time. Since it aired in 2007, it’s caused heavy debate and interpretation among fans over the years. Now, star Lorraine Bracco, who played Tony Soprano’s therapist Dr. Jennifer Melfi, is revealing her thoughts on the controversial ending.

“The Sopranos” ended with an abrupt cut-to-black scene that implied the sudden death of protagonist Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini). The final scene shows Tony seated in diner booth as he awaits his family. The door to the restaurant opens, but we never get a glimpse of who enters when all of a sudden the show cuts to black and ends — sparking controversy ever since over its lack of closure. Throughout the show, Melfi and Tony developed a close bond; the psychiatrist was aware of his crimes as a mobster but continued to meet with him as a therapist.

“Monster Summer” is a new live-action adventure feature, directed by David Henrie, starring Mason Thames, Mel Gibson, Lorraine Bracco, Nora Zehetner, Abby James Witherspoon, Julian Lerner and Noah Cottrell, opening October 4, 2024 in theaters:

“…a group of kids investigate a strange phenomenon that threatens their town. Is it monsters? Are monsters secretly on the loose?

“Noah’ and his friends team up with a retired police detective (Gibson) to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island…”

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When the screen went black and “Don’t Stop Believing” cut out, everybody watching The Sopranos wondered: Did my cable just cut out?! But after that, we wondered what happened to Tony Soprano. Was he whacked inside of an ice cream parlor or did he finish his onion rings? Did the man in the Members Only jacket do him in or will he constantly live in state of uncertainty? David Chase has given his final say before but that doesn’t stop the theories, be it from fans or Sopranos cast members. Now, Lorraine Bracco is giving her own hopeful ending for The Sopranos.

Bracco – who played therapist Dr. Jennifer Melfi throughout The Sopranos – said she thinks that Tony survived his tense night out with his family. And despite her final scene of closing the door on her patient of seven years, she imagines Melfi and Tony would have kept in touch.

On today’s episode of “Andy Cohen Live,” Lorraine Bracco remembered her “Goodfellas” co-star Ray Liotta, revealing he was “the greatest dancing partner” and “full of sex.” Listen to the full interview on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy (Ch. 102) and the SiriusXM app.

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Andy Cohen: Did you remain pals throughout the rest of Ray Liotta’s life, who we sadly lost last year?

Lorraine Bracco: Yes.

Andy Cohen: You did. He was on my show once and absolutely was hysterically funny.

Lorraine Bracco: Didn’t you ask him who was the most underrated actor of our generation or something?

Andy Cohen: I asked him – we played “Plead the Fifth.” He never played “Plead the Fifth.” I say to him, “Who’s the most overrated actor?” He said, “Clint Eastwood.

When a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah and his friends team up with a retired police detective to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island. The film stars  starring Mel Gibson, Mason Thames and Lorraine Bracco. Directed by David Henrie, with a score from composer Frederik Wiedmann, Monster Summer opens in theaters on October 4, 2024.

The St. Louis screening is on Saturday, Sept 28th, 11:00am at Ronnies.

Pass Link: http://gofobo.com/MGerV82355

Please arrive early as seating is not guaranteed.

Monster Summer is rated PG-13.

Tom Cruise could’ve played gangster Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese’s epic gangster film Goodfellas. Cruise was, at one point, considered for the role that eventually went to Ray Liotta. The Mission: Impossible actor worked with Scorsese in the film, The Color of Money, in 1986. Interestingly, the filmmakers tried to pair Cruise with Madonna in this film.

Ray Liotta in Goodfellas | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Liotta constantly campaigned for a role in Goodfellas after reading the source material, Nicholas Pileggi’s novel Wiseguy, when it was released. He managed to win over both Scorsese and producer Irwin Winkler, beating other famous actors in the process. Goodfellas, one of the greatest films in film history, was snubbed at the Oscars in a major way.

Tom Cruise and Madonna Could’ve Played Henry and Karen In Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas Tom Cruise in Top Gun | Credits: Paramount Pictures

In Martin Scorsese‘s Goodfellas,...

Even if you’ve never seen more than a few episodes of The Sopranos, you’ll probably still get something from Alex Gibney’s affectionate, inquisitive exploration of the justly celebrated show. This isn’t just a ‘making-of’; it’s also the story of its creator, David Chase, working through many of his neuroses — not always consciously — via the life of a violent mobster. And Chase is a very engaging subject.

There’s much to be said for the nosy appeal of spying on somebody else’s therapy session.

Cutely, Gibney interviews Chase in a set-up that exactly mimics the room in which Tony Soprano unpacked his issues with his psychiatrist. Gibney doesn’t labour the symbolism, but it’s apt because Chase holds little back when talking through his connection to Tony. His hangdog expression may initially suggest he’d rather not be here, but he answers almost every question with a revealing anecdote,...

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The Penguin is a gritty crime drama series created by Lauren LeFranc. Based on the DC Comics character of the same name created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, the HBO series is set in the world of Matt Reeves‘ The Batman and it follows the story of Oswald “Oz” Cobb aka Penguin a few weeks after the events of The Batman as he tries to gain power after the death of Carmine Falcone, but Carmine’s daughter Sofia Falcone is also thinking of doing the same. The Penguin stars Colin Farrell in the lead role with Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Mark Strong, Michael Kelly, Deirdre O’Connell, and Clancy Brown starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the gritty criminal world, compelling characters, and a thrilling story in The Penguin here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Wizards of Waverly Place actor David Henrie is back behind the camera as the director of the new movie Monster Summer, which is arriving right in time for Halloween.

JustJared.com is exclusively debuting seven new character posters for the movie, featuring actors Mason Thames, Mel Gibson, Lorraine Bracco, and more.

Here’s a synopsis: When a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah (Thames) and his friends team up with a retired police detective (Gibson) to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island.

Also featured on their own character posters are Patrick Renna, Noah Cottrell, Julian Lerner, and Abby James Witherspoon.

Mason is best known for starring in the acclaimed horror film The Black Phone and will soon be seen in the upcoming live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon.

Make sure to watch the trailer for Monster Summer and check the movie...

Roblox players have more horror on the way, courtesy of the upcoming David Henrie-directed Monster Summer and Soma Games. Available now, Monster Summer: Escape is a new Roblox experience that’s been released as part of the film, which arrives in theaters on October 4.

Monster Summer: Escape aims to offers up an innovative multi-dimensional experience “that bridges the realms of cinema and gaming.” Players will delve into the film’s vibrant, monster-infested universe, immersing themselves in the excitement and wonder of its thrilling narrative.

Within the game, players can:

Race your friends to the spooky old house in the woods

Piece together a torn map to find its treasure buried in the forest

Compete to be the top exterminator in our Whack-a-Rat minigame

Brave the deadly flooded basement and live to tell the tale

Expand your badge collection with new comic-inspired badges

Listen to the film’s Original Soundtrack...

Starring James Gandolfini, The Sopranos has been one of the most iconic TV series. Following the life of an Italian-American mafia boss balancing his criminal empire and family struggles, the show captivated millions and became a cultural phenomenon.

Tony Soprano | Credit: HBO

In a memorable instance, the show’s popularity became so overwhelming that an open casting call drew a massive 13,000 people, forcing the police to intervene due to the sheer size of the crowd.

David Chase Recalled the Overwhelming Response to The Sopranos Open Casting Call

As The Sopranos celebrates its 25th anniversary marks its 25th anniversary, David Chase has shared new insights into the show’s creation in Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos, revealing intriguing stories about the show and its impact.

The Sopranos | Credit: HBO

The show’s creator reflected on one such incident in his interview with Empire while discussing the show’s influence on the Italian-American community,...

“Red, White and Blue” – an Academy Award nominated short film dealing with emergency access to abortions — will roll out a series of celebrity-hosted screenings across the country to raise the issue before November’s presidential election.

Directed by Nazrin Choudhury and starring Brittany Snow, the project has been praised as “a film for right now, and we need it to be seen urgently by as many people as possible,” according to Jane Fonda, who sits on the host committee of a forthcoming screening. The rollout is spearheaded by Level Forward, and benefits numerous reproductive rights organizations.

Snow plays a single mom working as a waitress in Arkansas, one who urgently seeks an abortion but must flee across state lines. Traveling to Illinois with her preteen daughter, Snow’s character shows us that the procedure’s purpose and emotional fallout are far from what they seem. Choudhury wrote the script in...