One of the most staggering things aboutIn the Heights? It’sLeslie Grace’s feature debut. Given all of her accomplishments in the music sphere, one might expect her to nail the song and dance numbers, but she also brings a level of nuance and heart to her performance that feels like a skill learned via a great deal of experience. Grace plays Nina, a Washington Heights resident who’s returning home after her first year at Stanford University....

Loyal fans ofThe Sneider Cutwill recall last month’s juicy rumor thatJon Hammwould star in the long-gestatingFletchreboot, and now Miramax has made it official, sending a press release to all the trades so they could repeat what I already told you. This news has been brewing for much longer than a mere month, mind you. Collider broke the news in early March that Hamm hadsigned on for a key roleinSteven Soderbergh’sKill Switch, and while hunting for confirmation of that scoop, I learned that Hamm was poised to produce and star in a newFletchmovie....

After an extensive casting search, Universal has finally found their Queen of Pop.Per Variety,Julia Garner(Ozark,Inventing Anna) has been offered the role ofMadonnain a biopic on the singer-songwriter. Garner, known primarily for her work in two major Netflix shows, earned the role over an impressive list of actresses that includedFlorence Pugh(Little Women) and singerBebe Rexha. It’s expected that Garner will accept the role, with performances like this turning out quite well for actors....

Fans clamoring to see the non-existentZack Snydercut ofJustice Leaguewill be bummed to discover that Snyder’s iteration of the film, which almost certainly was never finalized, is not included on the home video release. Indeed, theJustice LeagueBlu-ray details include a bunch of behind-the-scenes featurettes, but really nothing substantial to speak of. Unsurprisingly there’s no director’s commentary, no extended cut, and only a single deleted scene: “The Return of Superman.” While it’s true that Zack Snyder traditionally creates director’s extended cuts of his films—and the extended edition ofBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceis a superior film than the theatrical cut—Snyder leftJustice Leaguewell before anything like this could have been put together....

Whilethe Marvel Cinematic Universe has suffered no shortage of challengeslately, one of the earliest issues that the franchise faced was conceiving of compelling villains. AlthoughKevin Feigeand the Marvel creative team made pitch perfect casting decisions withRobert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark,Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers, andChris Hemsworth’s Thor, many of the early MCU films featured antagonists that failed to match the charisma of the heroes they were going up against. While the MCU eventually found its footing through the development of interesting villains like Loki (Tom Hiddleston) and Thanos (Josh Brolin),Feige raised serious objections about castingTim Rothas “The Abomination” inThe Incredible Hulk....

From show creatorNoah Hawleyand Marvel Television, the FX drama seriesLegionis back for its third and final season, as David Haller (Dan Stevens), a man who believed himself to be schizophrenic only to discover that he is the most powerful mutant the world has ever seen, is forced to confront his actions and the decisions that he’s made. With the dark voices in his head lusting for power and at odds with everyone he once considered a friend, David is now leading a commune to satisfy his need for adulation and he’s enlisted the help of the young mutant Switch (Lauren Tsai), with the hope that she can help him time travel and repair the damage that he’s caused....

With the release of the children’s novelThe Hobbitin 1937,J. R. R. Tolkienlaunched an entirely new world that would captivate readers for generations to come. His magnum opusThe Lord of the Ringstold the story of four little hobbits and the part they played in saving the world of Men by defeating the ultimate evil: Sauron and his One Ring of Power. Peter Jacksonre-introduced Tolkien’s Middle-earth to entirely new generations in his much-acclaimed movie trilogyLord of the Rings, followed by the less well-receivedThe Hobbittrilogy....

Being perfectly honest, I have no clue what theLorepodcast is, why people like it, or what is so appealing about it that Amazon opted to produce a live-action anthology series for it. The good news is that now that it’s been brought to my attention, I can get caught up onAaron Mahnke’s award-winning and critically acclaimed podcast that’s been going strong since 2015. The first teaser trailer and images forLorehave been revealed along with the six-part series' release date....

In the second half of Season 5 of the Netflix seriesLucifer, God (Dennis Haysbert) himself has come to Earth, forcing Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis), his twin brother Michael (also Ellis) and Amenadiel (D.B. Woodside) to deal with what that means and sort out their daddy issues. As secrets are revealed, sacrifices are made and Lucifer and Michael end up on a collision course that will force everyone to choose a side....

If you’ve been rewatching one of your favorite 30-minute comedies and experiencing an odd sense of deja vu, you’re not alone. Though it’s common for LA-based productions to use the same filming locations from time to time, there is one iconic and instantly recognizable venue that continues to serve as Hollywood’s watering hole of choice. In reality, The Prince in LA is currently a Korean-style fried chicken restaurant with a 3....

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destinybrought the journey of the unconventional archaeologist played byHarrison Fordto an end. After decades of dedicating his life to preserving valuable items across the world, it was finally time for the doctor to hang his hat and his whip, allowing himself to enjoy the quiet retirement he deserves. And he won’t be alone when it comes to the rest of his life, since by the time the credits rolled, Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) had come back into his life, and the couple was seemingly willing to make their marriage work again....

Even though they aren’ttechnicallyChristmas movies, theHarry Potterfilm series has become a staple in the holiday viewing season. There’s nothing better than enjoying a solid movie marathon, and stepping into the Wizarding World and strolling into The Great Hall in all of its Christmassy goodness takes it to an entirely different level. Perhaps that’s why the movie that started it all —Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone— is currently casting a spell on Max’s Top 10....

Although it’s the spooky season, you can terrify yourself for other reasons with a chilling, end-of-the-world story in the shape ofCarriers, the pandemic thriller starringChris Pine, from 2009, streaming now on Paramount+. Filmed in 2006, it eventually received a limited release in September 2009, to take advantage of Pine’s newfound fame following his breakout role asCaptain James Tiberius Kirk inJJ Abrams’Star Trekreboot, which was released in the same year. Directed byAlex and David Pastor,Carrierstakes place in a world ravaged by a highly contagious, deadly virus that has reduced humanity to mere pockets of terrified survivors....