Born in Brooklyn, New York, into an artistic family of actors, playwrights, and musicians,Edie Falcodidn’t fight the familial urge to express herself. She made her film debut in 1987 in the movieSweet Lorraine, followed by brief TV roles inLaw & OrderandHomicide: Life on the Street.Tom Fontana, executive producer ofHomicide, was so impressed with Falco that he cast her in his gritty 1997 HBO prison drama,Oz. In 1999, the actress caught the eye ofDavid Chase, who cast her inThe Sopranos, which, thanks in part to Falco, is consideredone of the greatest TV series of all time....

With an eclectic body of work,Jude Lawis quite underrated as an actor whose career consists of fascinating roles in a wide range of movies. Not only has he portrayed everything from a suave leading man to intriguing side characters and even blockbuster villains, but he has contributed his talents to everything from superhero spectacles to quiet sci-fi gems, thought-provoking psychological thrillers, biographical epics, and quaint comedies. As such, his greatest movies contain endlessly rewatchable classics that have an uncanny ability to amuse viewers no matter how many times they are revisited, but also violent and more confronting thrillers that aren’t necessarily the easiest pictures to return to....

The 1940s are considered to be a prime decade for classic films and a pivotal period for the Golden Age of Hollywood. The decade delivered signature classics, such asCitizen Kane,Casablanca, andThe Grapes of Wrath, which are just a few among many titles that remain to be beloved by generations of cinephiles. Between the rise of film noir and the popularity of screwball comedies, the 1940s brought audiences an assortment of movies that allowed escapism for every kind of movie-goer....

1917is freaking stunning. The new war drama from directorSam Mendesboasts truly extraordinary work from legendary DPRogerDeakins, including a shot so iconically Deakinsy (Deakinsian?) I literally yelped at the splendor of it – that takes you on a relentless and unflinching fight for survival through World War I. Oh, and it’s all shot to look like a single take; a creative decision that’s never as distracting or gimmicky is it sounds thanks to Deakins and Mendes' impeccable eye for composition, extremely well-hidden cuts, and the emotional impact of never letting you escape the moment the characters are trapped in....

2022 was ayear of recovery for the box office. While the astounding success ofTop Gun: MaverickandAvatar: The Way of Waterproved that audiences would turn out for “event cinema,” many independent films and mid-budget titles underperformed as audiences turned to streaming. There was no such thing as a “sure thing” at the box office, as the changing theatrical window and dominance of franchises made it harder for original films to stand out....

Need something new to binge-watch? It’s never really aquietmonth for new releases onNetflix, but April is particularly jam-packed with original series on the streamer, from prestige true-crime drama to nature docuseries toJamie Foxx’s return to comedy TV. Which shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise considering the entertainment industry is slowly adjusting to the new normal, productions are back in swing, and with theaters and events opening back up, streaming services are going to have to stock their release calendars pretty heavily to keep audience attention....

Filming on director/writerAlex Garland’s new horror movie,Men, starringJessieBuckleyjust started production. Courtesy of cinematographerRob Hardy’s Instagram,Menbegan filming this week, per the first take set photo posted on April 1. The genre-favoritedirector has teamed up once again with A24, and hopefully, the partnership will be as creatively and commercially fruitful as it was withEx Machina. Unfortunately, Hardy’s image does not offer audiences a glimpse of either actor, but only gave us the first slate on a beautiful carpet background....

We now have some clarity on what was originally supposed to happen toNoomi Rapace’s character in thePrometheussequelAlien: Covenant. Indeed, whenRidley Scottreturned to the sci-fi genre to make theAlienprequelPrometheus, Rapace was the new face of the franchise, filling the shoes ofSigourney Weaver’s Ripley in a way.Prometheusended with Rapace’s Shaw and the disembodied head ofMichael Fassbender’s David heading off to find the home planet of the Engineers, but Scott’s version of what happened next changed wildly throughout development....

In a new overarching interview withDeadline, Lionsgate TV chairmanKevin Beggshas confirmed that a TV adaptation of the cult classic filmAmerican Psychois currently in development. Not much detail was given about the series other than confirmation that the project is already in the works — but it’s an announcement that fans of this dark comedy-drama are sure to get excited about. “We’ve just wrapped upDear White Peoplewhich was a really good experience,Blindspottingis coming up,American Psychois in development....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers forAvatar: The Way of Water Some people watchAvatar: The Way of Waterin theaters to witnessJames Cameron’s masterful action set pieces with the best sound and image quality. Many franchise fans are also excited to see how the war between Na’vi and humans will develop in the future.The Way of Wateralso turned haters into devotees after paying more attention to character development. Still, just like in the first movie,Avatar: The Way of Wateris best when it explores the lands of Pandora as if the film was a Nat Geo documentary....

Back in 2005, Man of Action Studios and Cartoon Network studios launchedBen 10, an animated action-adventure series focusing on 10-year-old Ben Tennyson (Tara Strong) and his newly discovered, super-powered alien watch, the Omnitrix. Three sequel series followed an older Ben (Yuri Lowenthal) as he learned to harness old and new powers while coping with the complications of adolescence. More than 11 years later,Ben 10is going back to basics with a newly rebooted series that finds Ben Tennyson being 10 again....

Netflix has released the first trailer and poster for its upcoming documentary,Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed, which will examine the life of television host and painter Robert Norman Ross— or as we all know him,Bob Ross. Directed and produced byJoshua Rofé,Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greedpromises to unveil an untold version of the life of the artist and host of the Emmy Award-winning television showThe Joy of Painting, which aired between 1983 and 1994....

One thing people don’t giveBong Joon Hoenough credit for is howhe can seamlessly weave horror elements into his films that reside comfortably with all the other genres at play.The Hostcan be a pretty mean monster movie when it isn’t a dysfunctional family comedy, andSnowpiercerandOkjaboth ramp up the scares to drive home their sharpest anticapitalist barbs. Bong can attribute that dexterity to his deep knowledge of the Korean cinema he grew up watching, most notably a twisted cult classic calledThe Housemaid, which has been a major inspiration to Bong....