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25 Years After Electrifying Audiences, The Blair Witch Project Still Chills

Audiences at the time might have been fooled, but 25 year later, everyone knows The Blair Witch Project is a work of fiction. But even without that “true story” gimmick going for it, the movie remains surprisingly potent, both taken on its own and when considered in the context of not just 1999's other horror releases, but the found-footage onslaught that followed in its wake.Grace Byers on Horror and Comedy in The BlackeningMade on a shoestring budget (it eventually became one of the most successful indie films of all…

Looney Tunes Not Getting Axed From Max After All

Yesterday, Max subscribers received their monthly email announcing what’s coming to the platform—and what’s leaving. Fans of Looney Tunes—already smarting over Warner Bros.’ recent decision to shelve the completed feature Coyote vs. Acme; the film’s now seeking distribution elsewhere—were dismayed to see that the classic cartoon was listed under December’s departing titles.Like It or Not, Your Doctor Will Use AI | AI UnlockedToday, however, the streamer sent out a revised email with the series restored, noting at the top…

13 Indiana Jones Imitators, Ranked Worst to Best

The Mummy Official Trailer #1 - Brendan Fraser Movie (1999) HDNo one since Indy and Marion have done it like Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz as Rick and Evie in The Mummy movies. The action, the horror, the quests, those alarming CGI sandstorm faces, the gross-out beetles, the bickering, and the romance was all there. Losing Fraser and Weisz (sorry, the Rock in The Scorpion King) really fumbled what could have been Universal’s Indiana Jones competitor—though we’re still hoping the duo will return for a new Mummy adventure

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ blooms at Cannes. Release date and details here | Hollywood

Leonardo DiCaprio's upcoming film, "Killers of the Flower Moon," is generating immense buzz and anticipation among movie enthusiasts. With its recently unveiled teaser trailer, the Western crime drama has captured the attention of audiences, showcasing the remarkable collaboration between DiCaprio and acclaimed director Martin Scorsese. Here's everything you need to know about this highly anticipated film. A scene from the movie Killers of the Flower Moon. The True Story Unveiled: Killers of the Flower…

Rachel Weisz Congratulates Brendan Fraser on Oscar Win, Fans Beg for Mummy 4 | Hollywood

Rachel Weisz, a former co-star of Brendan Fraser in the hit movie The Mummy, recently congratulated Fraser for his Best Actor Oscar win. Weisz played Evelyn in The Mummy and The Mummy Returns, while Fraser portrayed Rick O’Connell. Weisz texted Fraser after watching his performance in The Whale and expressed her happiness for him. The Whale was praised for its compelling story and for the great performances of its cast. Weisz also said she was thrilled that Fraser had a career comeback, and that it couldn’t have…

The Looney Tunes Dub Over Warner Bros. Classics for April Fools

Image: WB Animation/HBO MaxYesterday was April Fools, and as always, that means the internet was full of jokes and goofs. For brands, this means trying to pull off gags with varying levels of success, like Sega up and releasing a straight up visual novel for Sonic the Hedgehog that’s apparently pretty good. But everything that transpired on this somewhat cursed holiday has been overshadowed by the most simplest of joys: Twitter videos of Looney Tunes talking over footage from various Warner Bros. media.Misha Collins on

Every Winner Announced at the 95th Academy Awards

Photo: Dean Treml/AFP (Getty Images)It may not have featured a grown man slapping another, but the 2023 Academy Awards were memorable in their own right. Here’s the full list of winners!Best Supporting ActorKe Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All at Once, A24)Best Supporting ActressJamie Lee Curtis (Everything Everywhere All at Once, A24)Best Animated Feature FilmGuillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (Netflix)Best Animated Short FilmThe Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse (Apple TV+)Best Costume DesignBlack Panther: Wakanda

Brendan Fraser’s terrifying near-death experience on the set of ‘The Mummy’ | Hollywood

Brendan Fraser’s performance in the 1999 film The Mummy captured audiences' imaginations and kick-started a new era of action-adventure movies. But behind the scenes, Fraser endured several injuries that led to multiple surgeries, and in a recent interview, he revealed a near-death experience that occurred while filming one of the movie's most memorable scenes. Accidental Choking SceneIn a recent interview on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Brendan Fraser recalled a terrifying incident during filming when he was accidentally…

The Whale review: Film needed more than Brendan Fraser’s moving performance | Hollywood

Darren Aronofsky's The Whale is set over the crucial last days in the life of Charlie, an obese, reclusive professor, played by Brendan Fraser. Estranged from his ex-wife and daughter, his only human contact is Liz (Hong Chau), an overprotective friend, who is also a nurse. Teaching a writing course online, he doesn't show his face even to his students. (Also read: Brendan Fraser sobs as The Whale gets 6-min standing ovation at Venice Film Festival, Dwayne Johnson praises him. Watch)Since the death of his boyfriend Alan,…

Everything Everywhere Leads the Charge

Image: A24The 95th Academy Award nominations are here, and while there aren’t any big surprises, Michelle Yeoh and Everything Everywhere All at Once continued to receive their justly deserved due.Yeoh was, of course, nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role, while Everything Everywhere All at Once was announced as a potential Best Picture. Everything also picked up nominations for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Score, and more. The equally beloved Ke Huy Quan is in contention for Best