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EJ Moreno

James Corden almost starred in The Whale instead of Brendan Fraser

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Could we have seen James Corden in the line for an Oscar nomination this year? In an alternative universe, the actor and talk show host would’ve been in The Whale instead of Brendan Fraser. In a new story from Deadline, the possibility of a James Corden-led version of The Whale was unleashed into the world. […]

Sarah Michelle Gellar: The Horror Icon’s Journey from Buffy to Wolf Pack

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EJ Moreno on Sarah Michelle Gellar’s horror career and impending return in Wolf Pack…. If you were a pop culture lover from the 90s or the 00s, you knew the power of Sarah Michelle Gellar. She was your first crush, hero, fashion icon, or all mixed together. One group of fans got to appreciate Gellar […]

Every Major Horror Movie Coming Out In 2023

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EJ Moreno looks ahead at the 2023 horror slate… Looking back at 2022, it’s fair to say it was one of the best years for horror. Recently, the genre has been rising in mainstream popularity, and the arthouse crowd is getting fed. It’s abundant wealth, leading to 2022 alone having three or four genre-defining moments. […]

Is Dave Bautista the best wrestler-turned-actor? Yes he is, according to Rian Johnson

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Since making his debut in small indie projects, Dave Bautista slowly racked up memorable role after memorable role. Soon, the former wrestler found himself acting in some of the biggest movies of each year. But as his work earned him the title of the best wrestler-turned-actor? Rian Johnson, the director of Glass Onion: A Knives […]

The Best Horror Movies of 2022

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EJ Moreno lists his favourite horror movies of the year… 2022 was a year filled to the brim with amazing horror films. If anyone ever doubted the state of the genre, we’ve collected ten films to prove why horror was in a better shape than any other year in recent memory.  You will find ten […]

Ryan Coogler says he’s more than ready for Black Panther 3

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Ryan Coogler is fresh off Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and he’s already looking forward to returning again. The director has helmed both Black Panther movies, which have grossed over 2 billion combined. As he’s proven a vital filmmaker, it’s more than enough reason to bring him back for more rounds as a director. Coogler spoke […]

James Cameron says real-life gun violence made him cut back for Avatar: The Way of Water

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Almost every day, a story of a tragic act of gun violence plagues social media and the news. Now, some filmmakers are considering that when crafting their Hollywood projects. One of those directors is James Cameron, the man behind this year’s hit film Avatar: The Way of Water. He sat down with Esquire Middle East […]

The Upside Down heads to Japan for Stranger Things anime spinoff

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It seems that Netflix and The Duffer Brothers are taking Stranger Things outside of Hawkins as according to What’s on Netflix, the streamer is reportedly working on an anime series titled Stranger Things Toyko. There are few details concerning the series, but the site offers a brief synopsis: “An encounter with the Upside Down evolves into […]

HBO’s The Last of Us will be less violent than the video games

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If you’re familiar with The Last of Us, the brutality is often a selling point. The games are pretty violent, but it’s all in service to the story and often ups the emotional weight. But for many, it’s a bit gratuitous at times. That’s why the creators behind HBO’s adaptation of The Last of Us […]