After much speculation, the next movie byFrancis Ford Coppolahas finally received a release date.Megalopoliswill premiere in theaters in the United States and Canada on September 27, withLionsgateresponsible for bringing the highly-anticipated title to viewers from the two countries. The distributor continues their established working relationship with Coppola, after bringing titles such asThe ConversationandThe Cotton Club Encoreto the big screen. The deal will also ensure that Lionsgate handles the distribution forMegalopolisacross home media platforms once the title’s theatrical run comes to an end....

Queer stories in media aren’t new. While their track record of positive portrayals hasn’t always been the best, television and film have taken immense strides to create representation that isn’t just there to fill a quota — but, more often than not, those stories are filled with sadness, triggers and hurt. They are stories that might need to be told from time to time, but being the norm isn’t something that should happen at all times, especially when it comes to content that takes place in a time before ours....

The remake is all too common these days, filling the box office with the same stories we’ve seen time and time again. Of course, it’s perfectly understandable why studios choose to fund remake projects: They’re tried-and-tested products that come pre-packaged with a legacy and name recognition from already being a part of cultural memory. Creatively speaking, remakes mostly fall under two categories:An older filmgetting an update on its special effects, actors, or cultural sensibilities for a modern audience; or anon-English speaking filmbeingremade for American audienceswith English dialogue and more Western cultural values....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for ‘Oppenheimer’. One can considerOppenheimera groundbreaking film for various reasons. The blockbuster period-piece biopic not only shares an unsung story about one of history’s most contentious physicists, but in the signature style ofChristopher Nolan, it also presses boundaries of what cinema can do both visually and dramatically. Thestar-studded filmoffers stellar performances from the likes ofCillian Murphy,Matt Damon,Emily Blunt,David Krumholtz,Florence Pugh,and more. However, the most memorable performance may come from the world’s favorite superhero actor,Robert Downey Jr....

Before you check outRobert Rodriguez’s psychological thriller,Hypnotic, in theaters, Collider’sSteve Weintraubspoke with character actor,William Fichtner, who plays the antagonist toBen Affleck’s Detective Danny Rourke in the movie. Known for his performances in cinema staples likeArmageddonandBlack Hawk Down, Fichtner tells Weintraub that collaborating with Rodriguez was on his “bucket list of people [he wants] to work with.” InHypnotic,which is now in theaters, Affleck’s Rourke is an Austin detective whose attempting to process the kidnapping of his daughter, Minnie (Ionie Olivia Nieves)....

[Update: Jenkins has taken to Twitter to somewhat refute our interpretation of her quotes here: Obviously Jenkins needs to be vague at this early stage so it’s unclear exactly what she’s referring to, but we’re eager forWonder Woman 2regardless. Our original story follows below.] WhileJustice Leaguemay have been a disappointment for Warner Bros., and next year’sAquamanis far from a sure thing, the studio must really be looking forward toWonder Woman 2....

From executive producersGreg BerlantiandSera Gamble, who also wrote the first episode, and based onCaroline Kepnes’ best-selling novel of the same name, the Lifetime drama seriesYougets deep inside the head of bookstore manager Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley, in an unsettling creepy performance that will stick with you), who crosses paths with an aspiring writer, named Guinevere Beck (Elizabeth Lail), that he quickly finds himself obsessed with. Using the internet and social media to gather the most intimate details of her life as a way to get close to her, what seemingly starts as a crush quickly becomes something much more dangerous....

The DC Universe has been facing some tough waves this year withShazam! Fury of the Gods,The Flash, andBlue Beetleall underperforming at the box office.Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomappears to be the heroic brands last hope with theJames Wandirected sequel, once again starringJason Momoain the titlular role, swimming to theaters this December. Now new covers forLost Kingdom’s prequel comic give DC fans the best look yet at Momoa’ new stealth suit....

The Last of UsEpisode 5 gave us nerve-wracking action sequences but not without another heartbreaking story at its core. This time, we met Henry and Sam in Kansas City, for a brief amount of time Ellie did make a friend in Sam, someone who could look up to her. In the survival drama, co-creators,Craig MazinandNeil Druckmannhave used children to symbolize a dystopian future. First, Joel’s daughter Sara was used to show how the world collapsed around him, in the same episode we see Joel putting a child’s body in the fire without remorse, a symbol of him hardening in this post-apocalyptic world....

Don’t underestimate the power of America!Especially when America has a say in howBig Brotheris played.Quinn Martinreceived the first penalty from America when he was put on the block following the usage of America’s Veto last week. And still, he has yet to understand the negative aspect of receiving the wrath of the viewers. Moving into Week 4 of the game, Quinn has made a major move that America was trying to prevent him from making....

Yesterday saw the release ofHijackon Apple TV+,the fabulously ludicrous-yet-compelling real-time thriller starringIdris Elbaas Sam Nelson, renowned for his astute business negotiation prowess back on the ground, who unexpectedly becomes ensnared in a hijacked flight, reluctantly assuming the role of an unexpected hero. The show positionsElba as a man having more brains than brawn, impressive given that Elba is a fridge of a fella. There are also elements ofDie Hard,of course, making his character John McPlane....

Season 6 ofThe Kardashiansis more of the same, an extension of the sisters’ social media presence and many businesses. The new episodes share so little about the authentic daily lives of the Kardashian family that it comes across as nothing more than an extended infomercial for their ever-expanding business empire. What little the sisters do share about themselves isso rooted in history that there isnothing new or excitingabout the series for viewers so far in Season 6....

Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for The White Lotus Season 3 Episode 1. We’ve docked at the sunny shores of Hawaii, driven a moped through the bustling streets of Italy, and now we’re finding peace in the tranquil, leafy greens of Thailand, asThe White Lotusreturns with its third season. The successful HBO showwelcomes another round of filthy-rich hotel guestsin its premiere, which falls back on the same formula as the previous two seasons....