Chilean filmmakerPablo Larrainis one of the most politically important filmmakers of this generation. His Chilean films, such asNo,Post-Mortemand 2016’sThe ClubandNeruda, show how shifting ideologies within the country were constantly stalled by outside countries and how that stifled revolution reverberates in many different areas of expression. Jackie—which chronicles the days after JFK’s assassination as Jackie Kennedy (Natalie Portman) attempts to give her husband a respectful burial—is Larrain’s English-language debut.Jackieis a perfect entry point for Larrain because the fractured narrative shows the White House in a moment of prolonged grief before the USA began meddling in many unpopular foreign affairs, such as aiding the coup of Chile’s democratically elected official in 1973....

If you know anything about how movies are made, you are well aware that making a movie takes time. Not only do you have to write the script, cast the actors, find a director, and get the financing, each step of this process can take an eternity. That’s why you sometimes hear people saying it took a decade to get something made. But with directorDoug Limanand screenwriterSteven Knight’snew movieLockedDown(which is now streaming on HBO Max), everything I just mentioned went out the window....

There is a lot of content coming your way this month!Matthew McConaugheyvoicesElvis Presleyin the animated seriesAgent Elvis, a show you didn’t know you needed about Elvis Presley if he were also a spy.Olivia Colmangoes mad inGreat Expectations, a limited series based onCharles Dickens’ popular work.Peyton Listtries to solve her own murder in the teen drama seriesSchool Spirits. Plus,Riley Keoughrocks out inDaisy Jones & the Six,Bob Odenkirkis a grumpy professor, andReese Witherspoonsearches for country music’s next big star....

In today’s match-up of Superhero Smackdown it’s Batman vs … Jason Bourne?Matt Damon, star of the Jason Bourne films as well as the upcoming sci-fi pictureThe Martian, was having a bit of fun with reporters at the Toronto International Film Festival when asked how his sleeper assassin character would stack up against the caped and cowled comic book hero. It probably helps just a little bit that Damon’s best budBen Affleckhappens to be the man behind the mask, because Damon pulled no punches....

These are interesting times forRiverdalefans after six intriguing seasons, hundreds of episodes, numerous mysteries later, the series is finally wrapping up with its seventh and final season.The series wrapped filming last weekmaking the cast and fans quite nostalgic with the impending sense of getting a step closer to the true end of the show. However, the series has some surprises left up its sleeves before bidding farewell. The series has now revealed its first tease of the upcoming episodeArchie the Musical....

On the heels of yesterday’sfirst image fromDenis Villeneuve’s adaptationofFrank Herbert’s sci-fi novelDune, we now have images of the rest of the cast. For those unfamiliar with the book, the story is set in the distant future and follows young prince Paul Atreides as he navigates the various forces at work trying to control his planet’s valuable resource, Melange, which allows for space travel, extends life, and enhances mental abilities. Duneis going to be an epic undertaking, and Villeneuvehas explained that the story will need to be a two-part moviesimilar toItandIt: Chapter Two, but Warner Bros....

The zeitgeist might be over Big Dick Energy, but it’s hard to find a more pure display of it than in this trailer forWidows. Directed bySteve McQueen(12 Years a Slave), who also co-wrote the script withGillian Flynn(Sharp Objects),Widowsfollows the story of a group of women who are left bearing the brunt of a debt amassed by their now-deceased husbands after a heist gone wrong. So what do they do? Kick ass and take names, of course....

The Los Cabos International Film Festival (www.cabosfilmfestival.com), held in Baja California Sur, México from November 9 to 13, aims to positively contribute to the growth of global film culture, focusing especially on Mexico, Canada and the United States, while supporting their filmmakers. One such film that’s being included this year isOperation Avalanche, from Canadian filmmakerMatt Johnson. As writer, director, producer and star, Johnson has utilized a found footage/documentary format to tell the story of two young agents on a mission to go undercover, posing as documentary filmmakers, there to capture NASA’s race to the moon....

Last year, while talking about the upcomingLogan,Patrick Stewarthinted that theJames Mangoldsuperhero drama would “probably” be the last time we saw him in the role of the mighty Charles Xavier, a.k.a. Professor X. Considering that this would also count asHugh Jackman’s bow out of the X-Men universe, that seemed like a natural choice but given that these movies operate largely with zero reason, many suggested that he would have the chance to come back whenever he wanted if he changed his mind....

Reba McEntireisn’t just a survivor, she’s a thriver, with the country music legend-turned-actress nabbing her latest gig in the upcoming film adaptation ofThe All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion.Deadlinebroke the exclusive news today that McEntire will not only lead the cast ofFannie Flagg’s New York Timesbestselling novelof the same name but will also serve as a producer on the project. The title will be under the direction ofCallie Khouri(Thelma & Louise), with the screenplay adaptation penned byBekah Brunstetter(Maid)....

Even if you’re not a film buff, you probably know a composer or two. There are movies that wouldn’t have half their power if not for the memorable score. Powerful scores manage to live beyond the films that created them, and yet they’re only seen as one piece of a larger puzzle.Matt Schrader’sScore: A Film Music Documentaryfinally gives composers their due. While the movie never delves into controversial subjects like directors who want music to sound like the temp tracks or how indie movies with lower budgets try to handle their scores, it nevertheless succeeds as a celebration of composers, their history, and their work....

Colin Josthas surpassedSeth Meyersto become the longest-runningWeekend UpdateAnchor inSaturday Night Live’shistory. Last night’s SNL marked his 155th episode hosting the beloved segment, whose past hosts boast such names asChevy Chase,Tina Fey, andthe lateNorm Macdonald. Meyers had previously held this record, hosting Weekend Update from 2006 to 2013 when he left the show. Jost first took over from Meyers as a co-anchor toCecily Strong, but began co-hosting withMichael Chein the fall of 2014....

It began so simply: A man namedGene Roddenberrywanted to make a TV show set in the future, featuring characters who would represent the best of humanity, boldly going where no one has gone before. Now,Star Trekhas become one of pop culture’s most enduring touchstones, constantly evolving with the times. It is not an easy thing to put together a coherent timeline for a franchise that consists of over 50 years of films and TV (nine series and 13 films, to be exact)....