Now showing: Sweet, sweet vengeance. No, not Liam Neeson’s latest brooding thriller. I’m talking about a movie that was once mercilessly hammered by critics and is now being re-released nationally for seven days. A triumphant return to the big screen. Usually such an event is reserved for “Lawrence of Arabia” or “Star Wars” or “Spirited … Read more
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) expands once again this weekend with the arrival of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” hitting theaters on Friday, which could have one of the biggest box office debuts ever. Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, who is trying to move on after the events of 2024’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which … Read more
Viewers of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” may be surprised by how many mythological creatures are packed into Homer’s ancient epic. Filled with A-list stars, the major box-office hit takes audiences from one mythical encounter to the next as Odysseus fights to make it home. “The movie is visually stunning. It needs to be seen in the theater,” … Read more
Are summer blockbusters alive and well or a thing of the past? The American movie audience is split. A new survey examining the movie preferences of 2,000 people saw 30% of movie diehards say the summer blockbuster is actually bigger than ever before. A fifth (21%) are more critical, however, feeling there are too many … Read more
Pop quiz! “The Odyssey” hits theaters on July 17, and director Christopher Nolan is bringing the 3,000-year-old Greek epic to the big screen in a project that cost over $250 million to make — marking the first feature film shot entirely on IMAX cameras. With a star-studded cast, award-winning director and an already striking 96% … Read more
Sing, O Muse, of… like… whatever. As Christopher Nolan’s take on “The Odyssey,” one of the oldest surviving works of literature most were forced to read in elementary school, threatens to smash the box office this weekend, internet moaners are griping about everything from the casting to the script and the soundtrack, which blends ancient … Read more
Wendy’s fans are about to go bananas. Starting June 15, the iconic fast food joint will say “bello” to a brand new Frosty flavor — Banana Frosty Swirl — inspired by the newest Minions movie. And, it’s already causing a bit of “Minions” mischief. The newest Banana Frosty with sweet banana cream sauce. PRNewswire Just … Read more
Movie theatres are horsing around with fans. Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is coming to theaters on July 17, and to excite moviegoers, they’ve released a Trojan Horse Popcorn Bucket that requires customers to open a secret hatch on the horse to access their popcorn. The Trojan Horse popcorn bucket is the second collectible popcorn bucket … Read more
Moviegoers at AMC Theatres are in for a rude awakening starting next month. A few commercials and coming attractions before a movie begins are expected — however, soon enough, AMC Theatres will be delaying the start times of movies even more. On July 1, AMC Theatres — the largest theatre chain in the U.S. and … Read more
Wipeout! Nicolas Cage dealt with some choppy waters preparing for his latest thriller, “The Surfer.” Cage, 61, stars as an unnamed businessman in the Lorcan Finnegan-directed drama that sees his character return home to Australia to buy the beach house he grew up in. Nicolas Cage in his latest thriller, “The Surfer.” YouTube / Lionsgate … Read more
The director of the first “Deadpool” movie has revealed the amount he was paid to helm the film — and the number may surprise you. Tim Miller, 60, spoke about directing the 2016 movie starring Ryan Reynolds, 48, during a recent panel at CCXP in São Paulo, Brazil, per Collider. According to Miller, he was … Read more
Christopher Nolan is following his Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer” with a true epic: Homer’s “The Odyssey.” It will open in theaters on July 17, 2026, Universal Pictures said Monday. Details remain scarce, but the studio teased that it will be a “mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX technology.” Nolan was made a … Read more
It’s a Marvel-ous run. In its fifth week in theaters, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is still leading at the box office. The Marvel flick raked in just over $3.6 million on Friday, according to The Numbers. Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman star in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which The Post called a “fantastic buddy comedy.” Walt Disney … Read more
The boys are back in town. “Deadpool & Wolverine” clawed its way back to No. 1 on Friday, finishing its fourth week in theaters. After being dethroned last week by the theatrical debut of “Alien: Romulus,” the Marvel superhero flick reigned supreme at the box office once again, raking in $4.8 million, according to The … Read more
“Alien: Romulus,” the latest installment in the 45-year-old franchise, opened in first place at the North American box office. The 20th Century Studios release earned an estimated $41.5 million in its first weekend, where it was playing in 3,885 locations in the U.S. and Canada. Including $66.7 million from international showings in 49 markets, “Alien: … Read more
The seventh film in the “Alien” franchise had an out-of-this-world debut at the box office Friday, paving the way for a projected $40 million opening weekend. Sci-fi fans invaded theaters to see “Alien: Romulus,” which takes place between the first two installments in the 45-year-old series. It raked in $18 million in its first night, … Read more
Can you feel the Kenergy? Following the success of the 2023 film “Barbie,” Greta Gerwig recently played coy about the possibility of a Ken movie starring Ryan Gosling. During an interview on Sunday, “60 Minutes” correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi asked Gerwig if “there ever was a Ken Movie.” Gerwig stated she couldn’t comment on that but … Read more
“It Ends With Us,” debuted in the No. 1 box office spot Friday, grossing $24 million, according to The Numbers. The romantic novel-turned-movie tells the tale of a woman named Lily Bloom, played by Blake Lively, who moves to Boston to open a flower business called Lily’s Blooms when she gets involved in a tumultuous … Read more
It was a box office Marvel. “Deadpool & Wolverine” clawed its way to No. 1, earning $96 million on its opening day Friday, The Numbers reported. The Marvel Studios flick which The Post called a “fantastic buddy comedy,” is on its way to a probable $400 million global opening, according to Forbes. “Twisters,” which was … Read more
There truly “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma.” Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones play stormchasers Tyler Owens and Kate Cooper in the new film “Twisters,” a sequel to the 1996 original. The two actors have undeniable chemistry in the movie, but surprisingly don’t seal the happy ending with a kiss. Glen Powell and British actress Daisy … Read more