The short answer: Almost certainly, yes. The evidence — Bobby Baccalieri’s warning (“You probably don’t even hear it when it happens”), the shot structure showing everything from Tony’s point of view, the Godfather-echoing man in the Members Only jacket, and creator David Chase’s own slips (he once called it “the death scene”) — points to … Read more
The short answer: Wicked (Part 1, 2024) — the untold story of the witches of Oz starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande — streams on Peacock in the U.S., JioHotstar in India, and Sky/Now in the UK. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes. Its sequel, Wicked: For Good (Part 2), released in November 2025 and … Read more
The short version: Paramount Skydance has completed its blockbuster $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, creating a Hollywood heavyweight called Skydance and handing CEO David Ellison control of one of the world’s largest entertainment companies. Shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SKYD. What the Deal Creates The combined … Read more
The short version: Warner Bros. and DC Studios have officially paused production on The Batman Part II. Director Matt Reeves has stepped back to focus on personal matters, the studio announced, adding that Reeves has its full support and that it looks forward to continuing the film soon. What Happened The sequel only began filming … Read more
The short version: Michael Bay is in final talks to direct the eighth Transformers movie for David Ellison’s Skydance, nearly a decade after he walked away from the franchise following Transformers: The Last Knight (2017). The one sticking point in negotiations: Bay wants final cut. What We Know Multiple sources tell Page Six that Bay, … Read more
Verdict: 4/5 — A handsomely crafted, slow-burn historical drama elevated by two powerhouse performances. Russell Crowe is genuinely chilling as Hermann Göring, and Rami Malek gives the cat-and-mouse game real psychological weight. Deliberate pacing will test some viewers, but the duel at its center is riveting. Director / Writer James Vanderbilt Cast Russell Crowe, Rami … Read more
Verdict: 4.5/5 — A sprawling, deeply upsetting, darkly funny horror epic that confirms Zach Cregger as the genre’s most exciting director. The chapter structure is a masterclass in tension, Amy Madigan is an all-timer villain, and the finale is unforgettable. Minor bloat keeps it from perfection. Director / Writer Zach Cregger (Barbarian) Cast Julia Garner, … Read more
The short answer: The children were taken by Gladys — Alex Lilly’s “aunt,” who is actually a witch feeding on their youth to heal her own sickness. Using a branch from a potted tree, the children’s personal belongings, and her own blood, she cast possession spells that turned the kids (and Alex’s parents) into her … Read more
The short answer: The siren was never Michaela — it was Peter. In the finale, Simone betrays Michaela by revealing the hidden photos that would void the Kells’ prenup; Peter destroys the evidence, coldly divorces Michaela, and debuts Simone as his new partner at the gala. Devon, finally seeing what her sister has become, leaves … Read more
Verdict: 3/5 — A genuinely unnerving chamber piece of cosmic horror that earns its scares through pure claustrophobia, but two hours in one submarine is a long time, and the thin story can’t always fill it. Watch it for the atmosphere; forgive the bloat. Director / Writer / Star Mark Fischbach (Markiplier) — his feature … Read more