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In 2011 Spain, the film invites us into a world where familial bonds morph into a potent, almost spectral union. The narrative focuses on a mother and her son, bound by a devotion that teeters between tenderness and a form of possessive sorrow.

This intricate relationship mirrors the silent agony captured by Michelangelo’s celebrated sculpture—a visual prayer of loss and love reinterpreted in a distorted familial context.

The atmosphere is charged with surreal imagery and a disquieting humor that shimmers on the edge of the macabre. The film crafts its reality through striking contrasts: everyday scenes imbued with an otherworldly pallor, where the mundane transforms into an eerie stage for emotional extremities.

An overt theatricality permeates each frame, inviting us to witness a dynamic where nurturing evolves into a spectral, almost ritualistic clinging. The director casts a probing eye on a bond that seems to constrict identity while clinging to the remnants of life.

In recent years, after multiple setbacks stemming from makers taking audiences for granted, Marvel Studios has doubled down on the nostalgia pandering in major ways, be it through crossovers, cameos, or revamping beloved classics. The studio’s recent attempt to celebrate the integration of mutants as mainstay characters of the MCU through X-Men’97, a continuation of fan favorite X-Men: The Animated Series, is another such attempt, but one that exudes novelty, heart, and enough care to make the transition between the original and sequel series appear seamless.

As the premiere team of the Marvel universe, the X-Men and Mutants saga arguably command the most important section of the franchise’s storytelling potential, as time and again, the representation of the marginalized, repressed section of humankind has been reflected through their stories in vivid ways. Pairing this with memorable characterization and interpersonal dynamics between characters, the original series was able to...

The first look at the upcoming second season of the new Pretty Little Liars is here!

While the first season was titled Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, season two will take on a new title, Pretty Little Liars: Summer School, and it will debut on Max this spring.

In addition to the new stills, we also found out more of what to expect from the upcoming episodes, plus, series creators Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Lindsay Calhoon Bring teased what’s next.

Find out what they said inside…

Here’s a season two synopsis: Following the harrowing events of Season One, our PLLs are facing a fate worse than death: Summer school. But Millwood High isn’t the only thing getting in the way of their fun summer jobs and new, dreamy love-interests. A new villain (who may or may not have a connection to A) has come to town and is...

Quick Links Who are the New Mutants? How X-Men '97 is Introducing the New Mutants Why The New Mutants Are Important to X-Men '97

The following contains spoilers for X-Men '97 Season 1, Episode 1 "To Me, My X-Men," and Episode 2 "Mutant Liberation Begins," which are now streaming on Disney+.

The X-Men are back and the iconic animated series has finally returned to fans everywhere. Not only is X-Men '97 picking up where the original animated series left off, it is creating a new future for the series and Marvel Animation. With X-Men '97 already having two more seasons in production, the series has so much potential for more Marvel teams and characters. Season 1, Episode 1 "To Me, My X-Men," has already begun setting up a new mutant team that will help to expand X-Men '97 beyond even its predecessor's success.

X-Men '97 opens in an extremely similar way to the original series.

In the original "X-Men" animated series, we're introduced to Marvel's mutant characters by way of Jubilee, a teen girl who has just discovered that she has mutant powers, which puts her in danger of being pursued by the dangerous Sentinels under the Mutant Registration Act. Rescued by the X-Men, Jubilee becomes a young new recruit on the team, and she acts as a proxy for the audience to be introduced to the world of Professor Charles Xavier and his School for the Gifted.

However, when "X-Men: The Animated Series" came to an end with the fifth season, Jubilee had become a full-fledged member of the team. Her wardrobe even changed to reflect that she'd grown up a bit, and the episode "Jubilee's Fairytale Theater" affirmed that the rest of the X-Men viewed her as an equally formidable mutant. Thankfully, "X-Men '97" provides a similar entry point for new viewers...

Plot: Professor Charles Xavier is dead, and his Children of X, led by Cyclops and Jean Grey, honor his memory by ushering the X-Men into a new era. When Magneto reveals that Charles left him everything, including the Xavier Institute and a fractured team of mourning mutants, the two sides must work together to overcome adversity and fulfill a promise to their fallen father figure and friend to strive for peace and equality in a broken world.

Review: Please fetch me my flannel, a chain wallet, and a pair of 18-hole Oxblood Dr. Martens because it’s the ’90s all over again! When Marvel Studios announced plans to revive its classic X-Men animated series, childhoods trembled inside fragile minds. Can Marvel recapture the feeling of waking up on a Saturday morning, a respite from educational prisons, to fight for equality alongside mutantkind? Is this series nothing more than a nostalgia...

If you are a millennial of a certain age, there’s a good chance Disney+’s X-Men ’97 will evoke nostalgic chills almost without trying: The theme song alone, borrowed from the original X-Men: The Animated Series, will be enough to transport some of us, Ratatouille-style, into memories of Saturday mornings bingeing cartoons over sugar cereal.

But as demonstrated by one failed remake or middling reboot after another, getting people to remember they used to like a show is one thing. Getting those people to fall in love with it again, and recruit new fans along the way, is entirely another. It is, then, a testament to the precision of X-Men ’97‘s balancing act that it actually pulls it off. The animated series is a throwback in the most ideal sense — so vintage, it comes all the way back around to feeling fresh again.

Though it’s billed as...

One of our festival highlights earlier this year, Lila Avilés’ Tótem is now preparing for a U.S. release to kick off 2024 following an awards-qualifying. Mexico’s Oscar entry marks the director’s follow-up to The Chambermaid and follows a family over the course of a single, meaningful day, mainly from the perspective of 7-year-old Sol (Naíma Sentíes), as her mother (Montserrat Marañón) and extended relatives prepare for the birthday party of the girl’s father (Mateo Garcia). Ahead of a January 26, 2024 release for the Berlinale and Nd/Nf selection from Sideshow and Janus Films, the first U.S. trailer has now arrived.

Rory O’Connor said in his review, “The characters of Tótem don’t just appear onscreen; they take it over. From the top there’s the patriarch Roberto (Alberto Amador), who speaks using an electrolarynx and, when not dryly cajoling his flock, enjoys pruning a handsome Bonsai. There...

Riverdale's finale revealed a surprising romantic twist during the show's final moments. The show consciously stepped away from the traditional Archie Comics love triangle, making a modern and fitting choice. The producer believes that the finale's ending allows audiences to root for their favorite pairings.

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for the Riverdale finale.

The producer behind the hit series Riverdale, Sarah Schechter, has opened up about the finale of the Archie-Comics-inspired CW series and shared her thoughts on the show's ending. While chatting with Variety, Schechter discussed the surprising romantic twist that is revealed during the show's final moments. The final episode of the teen drama series, titled "Goodbye Riverdale," jumped forward in time to an 80-something-year-old Betty (played by Lili Reinhart), revisiting one day from her last year of high school and saying a final farewell to her friends and family.

The episode also showed what happened...

Riverdale's series finale ends with the four main characters together for a time, showcasing their bond instead of favoring one relationship. The decision to have Archie, Jughead, Betty, and Veronica end up together in a polyamorous relationship is seen as a mature choice that breaks away from the expected narrative. The finale highlights the fleeting nature of high school and the meaningful but transient bonds formed during that time, while also acknowledging the nostalgia and regret that come with growing older.

Riverdale executive producer Sarah Schechter explains why the series finale ends with the four main characters all ending up together rather than just highlighting one relationship. Part of what fueled the long-running CW show, in addition to its outlandish twists and ability to fold in different genres, was the dynamic between Archie (Kj Apa), Veronica (Camila Mendes), Betty (Lili Reinhart), and Jughead (Cole Sprouse). For its series finale, which...

The following contains spoilers for Riverdale Season 7, Episode 20, "Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Seven: Goodbye, Riverdale," first broadcast on The CW on Aug. 23.

Riverdale executive producer Sarah Schechter recently broke down the cameo by former Warner Bros. Television CEO Peter Roth in the CW show's series finale.

Schechter explained how Roth's deep cut guest appearance in Season 7, Episode 20, "Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Seven: Goodbye, Riverdale," came about during an interview with Variety. "That [cameo] was all [showrunner] Roberto [Aguirre-Sacasa], and it is my favorite thing of all time," she said. "Roberto even sent me the speech that Peter gave, because I wasn't on set. Riverdale exists because of a few people. Riverdale exists because of Roberto. Riverdale exists because Jon Goldwater at Archie Comics was willing to play and be open and modern. It exists because [executive producer] Greg Berlanti really, really fought for it to be on the air, and [former CW chairman] Mark Pedowitz listened. And no one...

The following contains spoilers for Riverdale Season 7, Episode 20, "Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Seven: Goodbye, Riverdale," first broadcast on The CW on Aug. 23.

Riverdale executive producer Sarach Schechter recently named the late Luke Perry as the series veteran she most would've liked to see return for the CW series' last-ever episode.

Schechter opened up about Perry's absence from Season 7, Episode 20, "Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Seven: Goodbye, Riverdale," in an interview with Variety. "Yeah, if [showrunner] Roberto [Aguirre-Sacasa] had his way, everybody that's ever been on the show would be in every episode," she said. "It was great to have so many people back. I mean, the person I wish that was there more than anyone was Luke Perry. I wish he was still here... He was the heart and soul in a lot of ways, and was such a father figure to everyone -- especially [Archie Andrews actor] Kj [Apa]. My only regret is he's not here.

Spoiler Alert: This story contains spoilers from the series finale of “Riverdale,” which aired on The CW Wednesday, August 23.

The end of “Riverdale” has arrived — after seven seasons of milkshake-drinking, love triangles, crime- solving and one incredible bear attack. The CW’s teen drama-turned-supernatural phenom finally wrapped up on Wednesday night, but not before throwing in a few more major twists.

The finale, titled “Goodbye, Riverdale,” jumped ahead 67 years. Betty (Lili Reinhart) is in her 80s, and is the last remaining alive member of the Riverdale crew. The night before she dies, she gets a visit from the ghost of Jughead (Cole Sprouse), who takes her back to a day when she missed school, revisiting all of her friends and finding out what happened to them after high school. For a full breakdown of where everyone ended up and how they all died (!), read our full recap.

Sarah Schechter, as the chairperson of Berlanti Productions,...

Spoiler Alert! This post contains details from the extended version of the series finale of Riverdale.

The sun has set on The CW’s Riverdale after seven seasons.

The nostalgic final episode, aptly titled “Goodbye, Riverdale,” payed homage not only to the characters that audiences have watched fight crime, unravel conspiracy theories, travel to parallel universes, and more — but also to the people behind the scenes who brought the show to life in the first place.

While it won’t air in the broadcast version, an extended cut of the finale includes another cameo from former Warner Bros. TV chief Peter Roth, whom the series’ creators credit as one of the champions of the Archie comic adaptation from the early days.

“It was Roberto’s idea to have Peter Roth play a studio exec on Riverdale. When the writers talked about having a studio exec mentor Veronica, Roberto thought it...

Spoiler Alert! This post contains details from the series finale of The CW’s Riverdale.

Goodbye, Riverdale.

After seven seasons that included multiple serial killers, at least one human sacrifice, lots of drug trafficking, an organ harvesting cult, a parallel universe, and time travel in the name of saving the town from an impending comet…the eclectic series has come to an end.

The CW series bid farewell to its characters during a heartfelt episode on Wednesday which saw Betty (Lili Reinhart) at the end of her life. She’s just learned that Jughead (Cole Sprouse) has died, meaning she’s the last of the original crew still alive. As she expresses to her granddaughter that she’d like to visit Riverdale one last time, she’s visited by a younger version of Jughead, who offers her one last chance to spend a day in high school with her friends.

Matt Groening's Futurama has cultivated a substantial and increasingly faithful fan base over its multi-year run. The show's ability to repeatedly come back from the dead after multiple cancelations is largely attributed to the series' hilariously memorable characters. Although the show's protagonists drive this animated comedy, there are other, often overlooked characters who undoubtedly contribute to its ultimate success.

These underrated humorous geniuses consist of minor recurring characters, as well as characters who have made only a single appearance. Despite how infrequently they appear onscreen or how little they are discussed among fans, these comedic players are vital in building out Futurama's multi-layered and satirical universe.

Related: 10 Futurama Jokes Fans Can't Believe Are Real

Richard M. Nixon's Head

Despite being set 3,000 years in the future, Futurama cleverly brings satirical references from the past and present by literally preserving them, and Richard M. Nixon's Head is one of these treasures.

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Warning: Spoilers for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2, Episode 9 - "Subspace Rhapsody"

Choreographer Roberto Campanella expresses his excitement and gratitude for being a part of the first-ever Star Trek musical episode. Campanella explains his initial disbelief and the pressure he felt when he was asked to choreograph the entire musical episode. His favorite numbers include Christine's solo without any dancing and Jess' "I'm Ready," and he reveals that Paul Wesley broke the most on set.

Roberto Campanella goes down in history as the choreographer of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' musical episode, a first-ever for the Star Trek franchise. Campanella is a highly acclaimed choreographer and director who has worked with Guillermo Del Toro on The Shape of Water among his numerous credits.

In Strange New Worlds' musical episode, a subspace rift infuses the crew of the USS Enterprise with the ability to sing...

Twisted Metal has a recognizable cast headed up by Anthony Mackie, best known for his role as Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies and series. But a few of the actors might seem familiar yet are difficult to place. They were in something recent, or even iconic. But connecting the dots requires an intense Google search.

The cast, in fact, has collectively racked up extensive and impressive resume credits, though some have only been acting in the last decade. They have appeared in all types of projects, from movies to television series, dramas to thrillers, comedies, and more.

Related: 10 Off-The-Wall 90s Game Franchises That Deserve the Twisted Metal Treatment

Anthony Mackie (John Doe) The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Anthony Mackie, who plays main character John Doe in Twisted Metal, has appeared in a variety of movie and television projects. He’s best known for playing the role of Sam Wilson,...

Futurama's revival on Hulu is a miraculous comeback, with the original cast returning and a 20-episode order to match the show's early network days. Futurama season 11 revisits memorable characters and puts them in new and hilarious situations, updating the show for 2023. The fact that many longtime series writers have joined the original cast is a promising indicator of the continued quality of the show, making any new Futurama a gift for fans.

Futurama is the show that, thankfully, just won’t die. After a run of initial seasons on Fox, a series of direct-to-video movies, and a short-lived switch to Comedy Central, Futurama was seemingly done for good — until Hulu revived the beloved show a full decade later. Hulu even revived the series with a 20-episode order, ensuring that the length of this run will be in keeping with the show’s early network days.

Nearly as miraculous as...

Madris, April 18 (Ians) Fc Barcelona’s injury problems worsened after it was confirmed that Sergi Roberto will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury.

The 31-year-old, who can play in midfield or at right back, was forced out of Sunday’s 0-0 draw away to Getafe in the 15th minute, after feeling a problem in his left hamstring and was replaced by Eric Garcia.

After tests in Barcelona on Monday, the club published a medical report, informing that “the tests carried out this morning have shown that the first team player, Sergi Roberto, has an injury in the femoral biceps of his left leg. He is out and his progress will determine when he is available.”

Roberto had struggled with hamstring problems in recent years, and the injury, which came after 12 consecutive appearances, means he will almost certainly not play again before the league ends on the...

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Versatile, innovative and controversial, Jerry Lewis leaves a legacy of laughs and charity work.

Jerry Lewis, the legendary comedian, actor, singer and philanthropist, has died at the age of 91.

Lewis is as well known for starring and directing films like The Nutty Professor, Cinderfella, and The Bellboy as he is for his marathon fundraising telethons on Us TV for Muscular Dystrophy. He first found fame with his legendary ten-year partnership with Dean Martin.

Lewis paired with Dean Martin in 1946. Starting in nightclubs, Martin and Lewis moved their way through almost countless radio shows and made 16 movies. The pair costarred in such films as My Friend Irma (1949), At War With the Army (1950), Sailor Beware (1952), The Caddy (1953), Living It Up (1954), You’re Never Too Young (1955), and Artists And Models (1955). The last movie they made together was Hollywood Or Bust (1956).

After the partnership ended, Lewis teamed with director Frank Tashlin...

That bad boy of (mostly) French cinema Walerian Borowczyk has been converting doubters into fans for sixty years, even though his pictures were never easy to see. Before he took a headlong leap into soft-core epics, he made some of the most creative and influential short films of his time — and they eventually became more erotic as well.

The Walerian Borowczyk Short Film Collection

Blu-ray

Olive Films

1959-1984 / B&W and Color / 1:66, 1:78 and 1:37 flat Academy / 144 min. / Street Date April 25, 2017 / available through the Olive Films website / 24.95

Directed by Walerian Borowczyk

This release brings back memories of traveling short subject shows, usually several reels’ worth of experimental films that would tour college campuses. Even in High School I’d drag my girlfriend to the University of Riverside, where huge crowds looking for the ‘In’ place to be would stare in attention at hours of abstract visuals, expressing their approval...

Stars: Luigi Ciardo, Manuela Martelli, Rutger Hauer, Nicolas Vaporidis, Alessandro Giallocosta, Pino Calabrese | Written and Directed by Alicia Scherson

Review by Andrew MacArthur of Cinehouse

Alicia Scherson’s third feature-length film, Il Futuro, is a staggeringly impressive watch. Adapted from Chilean novel Una Novelita Lumpen by Roberto Bolano, Il Futuro is a thrilling tale of suspense, eroticism, and intrigue set against a backdrop of vintage Hollywood Gothic noir.

Il Futuro follows two teenage orphans, Bianca and Tomas, who become intertwined with two untrustworthy opportunists from the local gym. These acquaintances persuade Bianca (the eldest of the orphans, played by Manuela Martelli) to infiltrate and rob the home of one of their ex-clients, Marciste (Rutger Hauer) – a blind, former Mister Universe and movie star who has become something of a recluse. However, Bianca’s developing feelings for Marciste seem set to compromise her original intentions.

From the onset Scherson’s distinct...