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This May, Peacock is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated return of the crime comedy-drama series Poker Face to all of the John Wick films. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Peacock this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the ten best films that are coming to Peacock in May 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

99 Homes (May 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92% Credit – Broad Green Pictures

99 Homes is a thriller drama film directed by Ramin Bahrani, who also co-wrote the film with Amir Naderi. The 2014 film is set in Florida, and it follows Dennis Nash, a single father living with his family. When his family is evicted from their home by a businessman, Dennis decides...

There are only a handful of actors who have achieved the level of stardom and critical acclaim as Tom Hanks. Over four decades in Hollywood, he’s worked with a roster of renowned directors like Wes Anderson, Robert Zemeckis, Steven Spielberg, and Baz Luhrmann, building a filmography rich in variety and range. Known for beloved classics such as Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan, and Toy Story, Hanks’ body of work has left a profound impact on audiences worldwide.

However, even for an icon like Hanks, not every film has been a hit. Alongside his masterpieces are a few titles he might prefer to leave forgotten. Whether due to lackluster performances, disappointing box office numbers, or poor critical reception, these movies simply didn’t live up to the Hanks standard.

From early missteps to recent experiments gone wrong, here are five Tom Hanks movies that didn’t quite make the grade.

Exploring Steven Spielberg’s Wealth & Fortune In 2025(Photo Credit –Wikimedia)

Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest filmmakers in cinema history. From redefining the blockbuster with Jaws to shaping historical dramas like Schindler’s List and modern classics like Saving Private Ryan, Spielberg isn’t just a director; he’s an institution. Over a five-decade career, his films have grossed over $10 billion at the global box office, making him the only director so far to have touched this number.

In 2025, Spielberg continues to be a dominant force both creatively and financially. His career has been punctuated by smart business decisions, high-stakes deals, and partnerships with powerhouses like Universal, DreamWorks, and more recently, streaming giants like Netflix and Apple. But how much has all that amounted to? And how much does Spielberg actually make from each of his films?

What Is Steven Spielberg’s Estimated Net Worth In 2025?

As of 2025, Spielberg...

Angelina Jolie is mostly known as a highly profitable action star, especially for her run in the early 2000s. Even at the height of her stardom, her projects were plagued with poor reviews.

Her 2002 rom-com Life or Something Like It was no exception. Even though it premiered three years after her Oscar for 1999's Girl, Interrupted, and in the midst of her Tomb Raider fame, the rom-com was a major critical and commercial failure. However, many projects get an afterlife on streaming, and Tudum reports Jolie's Life or Something Like It was a major hit on Netflix following its debut on streaming.

For the week between Apr. 14 and 20, Life or Something Like It debuted in third place in the global charts. The rom-com received encouraging numbers, with 5.5 million views and 9.6 million hours viewed.

Life or Something Like It debuted in the Top 10 in 24 countries across South and North America,...

After discussing the 30 greatest war films of all time, we decided to keep the patriotic momentum going with another article based on a similar theme: The 15 best military movies. What's the difference? A war film such as "Saving Private Ryan" focuses on larger-scale historical or fictional conflicts, while a military picture centers on individual soldiers, operations, and specific missions, mostly set in the modern era. Often, these stories take a critical look at contemporary warfare and the dubious nature of many top-secret operations, political or otherwise.

Several pictures on this list are more personal in their approach to the controversial subject matter, allowing us to see the military's effects on the people pulling the trigger. Others blend sharp geopolitical commentary with edge-of-your-seat thrills. All are worth your attention and offer a captivating window into the lives of the men and women who serve. Get ready for a hefty dose of grit,...

The Academy Awards are the grandest of honors that an artist can achieve, but they are not free from controversy. Especially this year, the backlash against the Academy was incredibly fierce, with several unnamed voters stating they won’t be voting for a particular film since they hadn’t seen it.

Well, the Academy is about to change for good, given its adoption of a whole new voting system. As the entertainment industry gears up for this change, we can’t help but think about what many still consider the greatest upset in history: Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan losing to Harvey Weinstein’s Shakespeare in Love.

The Academy finally brings about game-changing voting reforms The Academy has introduced a new rule for voters | Credit: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Over the last few years, the Academy Awards have been on the receiving end of fans’ fury...

The year was 2002. George W. Bush was talking about “weapons of mass destruction,” Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man was swinging into theaters, and PC gamers were about to experience a revolution disguised as a World War II shooter.

Behind this revolution stood an unlikely figure: Hollywood director Steven Spielberg. Fresh off the success of his Oscar-winning war epic Saving Private Ryan, Spielberg wasn’t content with just dominating the silver screen—he wanted to change how we experienced interactive entertainment too.

What followed was Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, a game that didn’t just raise the bar for first-person shooters—it completely rewrote the rulebook. Its DNA now flows through virtually every military shooter you’ve played in the last two decades, creating a legacy that continues to shape gaming in 2025.

How Spielberg’s vision sparked gaming’s most influential franchise

When Medal of Honor: Allied Assault stormed onto PCs...

Plot: The Narrow Road to the Deep North is a savagely beautiful five-part series charting the life of Dorrigo Evans, through his passionate love affair with Amy Mulvaney, his time held captive in a Pow camp, and his later years spent as a revered surgeon and reluctant war hero. An intimate character study of a complex man, a compelling portrayal of the courage and cruelty of war, and an unforgettable love story that sustains one through the darkest of times.

Review: War is hell, and I do not think a film or television series has ever deviated from that sentiment. While the horrors of battle and conflict have been central to screen productions for a century, some filmmakers still manage to find new ways to give us a glimpse of what it is like for the enlisted who have served throughout history. Based on the Booker Prize-winning novel by Richard Flanagan,...

Spielberg Paranormal Activity Incident (Photo Credit – Wikipedia/Prime Video)

Eminent Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg is one of the most prolific and renowned directors across the globe. Besides directing cult films such as E.T., Indiana Jones Trilogy, Saving Private Ryan, and Schindler’s List, to name a few, the 78-year-old filmmaker has also given us a few horror films, namely Jaws, Poltergeist, and Jurassic Park. Will you believe us if we tell you that even Spielberg once got terrified of watching a low-budget horror movie? Read on to know which movie we are talking about.

Which Low-Budget Horror Movie Got Steven Spielberg Terrified?

The name of the horror film that scared Spielberg to death was Oren Peli’s directorial debut, ‘Paranormal Activity’. It was shot in a found-footage format and was initially made on a shoestring budget of just $15000.

What Exactly Happened?

As the story goes, according to Cbr, Steven Spielberg...

Co-directors Alex Garland and former US Navy Seal Ray Mendoza recreate a 2006 battle with almost unbearable intensity – and a dazzling ensemble cast

It’s up there with the first 23 bruising minutes of Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan or Elem Klimov’s harrowing and relentless Come and See. This is film-making that doesn’t just show you the horrors of war; it forces you to taste the dust and the choking panic, smell the fear and the cordite and the tinny metallic tang of spilled blood. Warfare, by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, is the most forceful and unflinching depiction of combat since Edward Berger’s 2023 Oscar-winning All Quiet on the Western Front. It’s also one of the boldest and most formally daring.

There are certain conventions at play in most war movies. Among them is the unwritten rule that however blisteringly hellish the depiction of combat, there’s...

Matt Damon’s incomparably awesome box office journey(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Over the years Matt Damon has played everything, from his Oscar-nominated role of a stranded astronaut in Mars, to his recent success of Oppenheimer, where he portrayed General Leslie Groves in Christopher Nolan’s historical epic, he has time and again proved his worth that became a box-office juggernaut and an award season favorite.

In this list, we’re counting down Matt Damon’s top five highest-grossing films at the global box office. These movies not only showcase his versatility and enduring appeal but also reflect the scale and impact of the stories he chooses to be part of.

5. Ocean’s 11(2016)- $450M

In the first installment of George Clooney’s stylish casino-heist trilogy, Matt Damon takes on the role of Linus Caldwell, a skilled member of Danny Ocean’s elite crew. The film grossed $183 million at the US box office,...

Veterans of the armed services who are interested in checking out the new film Warfare will be able to see it on the big screen at a reduced cost. The film, which follows a platoon of U.S. Navy SEALs on a surveillance mission gone wrong during the war in Iraq in 2006, has sold itself on its accuracy in the presentation of combat. The film is co-directed by Civil War's Alex Garland, but its lead director is first-time filmmaker and veteran Ray Mendoza, whose own experience serves as the basis for the film.

Starting this weekend — just in time for the Easter holiday — AMC, Regal, and Cinemark will all offer discounted movie tickets for A24's Warfare to military veterans, according to new reporting from Variety. The three brands are the largest movie theater chains in the world. And all three will honor the deal to any customer who shows a military ID.

Ever thought Tom Hanks—famously known for his critically acclaimed movies—could be hit by something as real as type 2 diabetes? Yep, the Forrest Gump actor admitted he was a “total idiot” for ignoring his health. Shocking, right? Turns out, being a Hollywood legend doesn’t protect you from sugar spikes and scale drama.

Tom Hanks got the diagnosis after years of high blood sugar, and since then he has been a loud-and-clear warning siren for all of us snack-loving, gym-dodging mortals. If he can get it, so can we. So maybe it’s time to rethink your diet and start flirting with salads again, and maybe start running like Forrest.

Tom Hanks opened up about his type 2 diabetes Tom Hanks in a still from Forrest Gump | image: Paramount Pictures

Back in 2013, when Tom Hanks revealed suffering from type 2 diabetes, fans everywhere did a double-take. Because, the man who ran across America in Forrest Gump,...

Wyatt Russell’s career has recently taken off largely thanks to his role as John Walker in the MCU, but he’s attached to star in another upcoming project that could change his life. Russell is one of the many big names who have been set for a role in Steven Spielberg’s currently untitled event film, which will be released on June 12, 2026. Very little is known about the film at this time other than that Spielberg will direct and co-write the script with David Koepp, and other names to star include Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, and Eve Hewson. During a recent interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraub to promote his upcoming film, Broke, Russell was asked about what it was like working with Spielberg, and he didn’t hesitate to sing his praises:

"Working with Steven Spielberg is what everybody says it is. It's a dream.

The HBO limited series "Band of Brothers" was the most expensive television miniseries at the time, recreating the American military unit Easy Company's European activities during World War II. Executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, the series provided an expansive and factually grounded account of American combat involvement in Western Europe during the war. Like Spielberg and Hanks' previous collaboration, the award-winning "Saving Private Ryan," "Band of Brothers" was praised for its stellar cast, realistic action, and expert attention towards historical authenticity. The series still sets the bar of quality for military shows, of any conflict, though there are a number of similar shows fans should check out next.

Whether it's other HBO television productions examining various harrowing wars or long-running shows where wartime skirmishes punctuate every episode, there are countless military shows available. The best in the genre strive towards the same level of quality and...

All You Need To Know About Stephen Graham & Tom Hanks’ WWII Thriller On Apple TV+ (Photo Credit – Apple Tv)

Adolescence is already earning rave reviews and has placed Stephen Graham back under the spotlight. As a result, it seems now is the perfect moment to sail into the waters of his filmography. Buried within it is a taut, underappreciated WWII thriller that might’ve slipped past many radar screens, the name being Greyhound.

A Hidden Gem On Apple TV+

Greyhound, streaming now on Apple TV+, features Graham as Lieutenant Commander Charlie Cole, who squares off with deadly German U-boats alongside Tom Hanks, who not only headlines the film but also penned the screenplay, his first foray into screenwriting.

True to form, Graham brings a charged intensity that cuts through the naval jargon and battlefield clamor, proving once again that even in a supporting role, he’s impossible to overlook. At its core,...

Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind by Mark Levy

Duel by Matt Ferguson

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial by Logan Tanner

Hook by Sarah Atwa

Indiana Jones And Raiders Of The Lost...

Marvin Levy, a longtime film publicist closely associated with director Steven Spielberg, died on April 7 at the age of 96. Known for his decades of work in motion picture promotion, Levy was the first publicist to receive an honorary Oscar, awarded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2018.

Levy worked on a wide range of films over his career, many of them landmark titles in American cinema. His credits include E.T., Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan, Munich, The Color Purple, Lincoln, and Bridge of Spies. He also led publicity efforts for Back to the Future, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Taxi Driver, Men in Black, Sophie’s Choice, Gladiator, and Shrek. Five of the films he supported went on to win Best Picture.

Spielberg, who collaborated with Levy for more than five decades, described him as “a deeply loyal and exceptional collaborator.” In a statement, Spielberg said, “To...

Marvin Levy, the veteran marketing and communications executive and longtime publicist for Steven Spielberg, died on Tuesday (April 7). He was 96.

In a career spanning 70 years, Levy established himself as one of the most influential public relations executives in Hollywood. In 2018 he became the first and only marketing or PR professional to win an honorary Oscar.

In a statement on Tuesday evening Spielberg said, “Marvin’s passing is a huge loss for me and our industry writ large. There are many talented PR executives, but Marvin was one of a kind.”

Spielberg continued, “For over 50 years, he was a deeply loyal...

Marvin Levy, who spent five-plus decades handling public relations for Steven Spielberg and his films en route to becoming the only publicist to receive an Oscar, died Monday, an Amblin representative announced. He was 96.

Levy worked for MGM in New York and for Columbia Pictures in Hollywood, where he began his relationship with Spielberg on Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977). The soft-spoken executive became a “Spielberg Whisperer,” offering counsel to the filmmaker.

In introducing Levy at the Governors Awards in November 2018, Tom Hanks noted that the publicist also advised Spielberg on films including E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), best picture winner Schindler’s List (1993), Saving Private Ryan (1998) and Lincoln (2012).

“Now, all those movies are pretty damn good, but I don’t think any of us in this room would have bothered seeing them without the efforts of Marvin Levy,” a cheeky Hanks said before the publicist came to the stage to accept his Oscar.

Marvin Levy, Steven Spielberg’s longtime publicist, has died. He was 96.

Levy, a renowned marketing and communications executive, who received an honorary Oscar in 2018, died on April 7.

“Marvin’s passing is a huge loss for me and our industry writ large. There are many talented PR executives, but Marvin was one of a kind,” Spielberg said. “For over 50 years, he was a deeply loyal and exceptional collaborator who was respected and appreciated by all those who were lucky enough to learn from his counsel. When it came to handling the press, he had no peer.”

Spielberg continued, “To the media-and the world of exhibition, Marvin was the face of Amblin. We were opposite ends of the movie-making process. Every time I reached the end of production on a film, Marvin’s work had only begun. Through countless films, tv series, Amblin events, awards campaigns and our public relations strategy—this is where Marvin came alive.

Marvin Levy, the legendary Hollywood publicist known for his decades-long partnership with Steven Spielberg and for being the first member of his profession to receive recognition from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, died Monday. He was 96.

“Marvin’s passing is a huge loss for me and our industry writ large. There are many talented PR executives, but Marvin was one of a kind. For over 50 years, he was a deeply loyal and exceptional collaborator who was respected and appreciated by all those who were lucky enough to learn from his counsel. When it came to handling the press, he had no peer,” Spielberg said in a statement. “To the media-and the world of exhibition, Marvin was the face of Amblin. We were opposite ends of the movie-making process. Every time i reached the end of production on a film, Marvin’s work had only begun. Through countless films,...

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are two of the biggest names in the film industry. They have individually created some of the most formative films in recent years. However, their talents only seem to grow when they are together, being behind several films together, be it creating them or starring in them.

Ben Affleck with his best friend Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting | Credits: Miramax Films

With the kind of heights they have reached together, one cannot help but wonder who has brought in more money. With this, here is a comparison of both of their filmographies and their box office attraction.

Friendship can come with some competition

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have made their friendship very well-known in Hollywood. The two started together and became famous together. Going from playing extras in Kevin Costner’s Field of Dreams to leading their own million-dollar films, they have become...

Sometimes, the world’s greatest treasures are unearthed from the deepest pits of chaos. Val Kilmer’s Tombstone, the iconic Western, almost slipped through the cracks of Hollywood history, buried under a mountain of production hurdles. It’s a miracle it ever made it to the big screen—let alone become one of the most revered Westerns ever.

But what if we told you that Kilmer’s unforgettable portrayal of Doc Holliday, which is often lauded as one of his best performances, was almost never realized? Yeah, the movie nearly fell apart, and Kevin Costner—of all people—played a crucial role in that stormy tale.

Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer in Tombstone | Hollywood Pictures

From director chaos to rival studios throwing elbows, Tombstone had more drama behind the scenes than on-screen shootouts. Yet, like a good ol’ Western hero, the cast and crew fought tooth and nail to get the film finished.

When Steven Spielberg lends his name to anything, expectations are immediately juiced. Any new project from the man who brought us transporting blockbusters like "Jaws," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," and "Jurassic Park" carries with it the promise of the extraordinary. When he's directing, that promise is almost always fulfilled. When he's producing movies, his batting average is very respectable. As for television, that's a bit of a crapshoot.

Spielberg actually got his professional start by directing episodes of "Night Gallery" and "Marcus Welby, M.D.," before breaking through with the brilliantly directed TV movie "Duel" (which was so good it received a theatrical release). The first show he created for television, "Amazing Stories," was a mixed bag. You expect a bit of inconsistency from an anthology series, but there seemed to be a ceiling to how good an "Amazing Stories" episode could be.

Steven Spielberg is one of the most iconic film directors, entertaining multiple generations through many different types of films. His first big success was the film Jaws, which revolutionized the summer blockbuster era in Hollywood. Spielberg eventually ventured into other genres, creating some of the best adventure, science fiction, and war films.

Spielberg is often recognized for his extravagant films like Saving Private Ryan and Schindler's List, which showcase his diverse filmography. However, Spielberg isn't just a director. Known mostly for the films he made throughout his long career, many people do not know that Spielberg was a producer on many iconic films.

Back to the Future Is an Iconic Time Travel Misadventure to the Past IMDb Score: 8.5/10

Back to the Future is a film about a young teen who is accidentally sent back in time to 1955 and must figure out a way to get back to 1985. Marty McFly assists the quirky scientist Dr.

Stream classics like ‘Platoon,’ ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ and much more with this bundle.

War movies are one of the most enduring genres in cinema for a reason. While we all hope to avoid war in real life, there’s something irresistibly captivating about watching a war movie, and seeing the extent to which humanity can be pushed to the breaking point in large-scale conflict.

There are war movies spread across the streaming ecosystem, and it can be hard to know which services offer the best titles without requiring you to pay a huge amount to watch. That’s why we’ve assembled the following bundle of three streaming services that allow you to watch incredible war movies and TV shows for only $25.

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This bundle starts with Netflix, and its selection is quite impressive. It...

Matt Damon’s formula for picking projects has always left old pal Ben Affleck in awe. As you may know, there is this upcoming Christopher Nolan project that the who’s who in Hollywood are all being gathered for.

Think Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and so on and so forth.

However, the main person to take up the titular role is Matt Damon. See what his bestie Affleck has to say about it.

Ben Affleck Speaks Candidly On Christopher Nolan’s Upcoming Project, ‘Odyssey’

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s career was blown out of the waters when they both starred in the 1997 movie, ‘Good Will Hunting,’ which won an Oscar by the way.

In the light of that initial fame surge, Affleck decided to lean into action blockbusters like ‘Armageddon,’ and even superhero movies like ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Batman’ and generally did big studio productions.

War movies turn a lot of us into armchair warriors. We’ve seen the great ones, like “Saving Private Ryan” and “Full Metal Jacket” and “Apocalypse Now” and “The Hurt Locker” and “Platoon,” and every one of those films is so vivid and experiential that we may get swept up in the illusion that we now understand something essential about war. But if you’ve ever been close to someone who’s been in a war, the first thing you know is that you know nothing about it. Literally nothing. The chaos and terror, the spiritual and physical loyalty that soldiers feel toward each other, the unspeakable horror, the insane thrill of it — these are things that movies show us a mere shadow of, things that as civilians we can’t know.

Yet there are filmmakers who fall prey to the illusion too. When “Apocalypse Now” was coming out, Francis Ford Coppola,...

The legendary Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami once wryly remarked that he prefers “the films that put their audience to sleep in the theater.” Frequently taken out of context, Kiarostami’s statement was part of a larger rant against what he saw as a certain scourge in Western filmmaking, that of the blockbuster which takes its audience “hostage,” overwhelming with bombastic aestheticism that nails you to your seat but leaves you feeling empty.

Kiarostami might’ve had a word or two to say about Alex Garland, whose latest vision of American dystopia is uncharacteristically situated in our real-life and immediate past. Warfare is set during one day in November of 2006, when a Navy SEALs outfit was suddenly faced with an evacuation straight out of hell’s gate. Though the film is meticulously based on first-hand accounts from survivors of the mission, it is incuriously unspecific, as generic and as politically inscrutable as its title is nebulous.

Tom Cruise Owes Tom Hanks (Photo Credit – Wikipedia)

Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks are two of Hollywood’s biggest stars. But beyond their first names and A-list status, they couldn’t be more different. Hanks built his career on heartfelt dramas and feel-good roles.

He won back-to-back Oscars and became ‘America’s Dad.’ Cruise, on the other hand, took the action route. He became Hollywood’s biggest daredevil, pulling off jaw-dropping stunts even in his 60s. But once upon a time, Hanks almost landed a role that Cruise made iconic. And he still thinks Cruise owes him for it—literally.

In the mid-’90s, director Cameron Crowe was working on Jerry Maguire. He initially foresaw Hanks as the lead. But by the time the project got rolling, Hanks had outgrown the role. Cruise stepped in, and the rest is history. Hanks, meanwhile, focused on his directorial debut, That Thing You Do!...

There’s something heartwarming about the enduring friendship between Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The pair started out together, and they still seem to be as close as ever. While speaking with GQ, Affleck explained how their careers began to take different paths when Damon started picking his projects based on the director.

“Matt learned and knew earlier than I did to really key in on the director as the fundamental basis on which he’s going to make a decision whether to do a movie or not, which was a very wise choice,” Affleck said. “And also he has certainly had opportunities to do movies that like—it’s not like I was saying, ‘No, Scorsese, no, Spielberg, I’m not going to be in your movie.’ We’re in situations of our opportunities, and we’re subject to that.“

Affleck continued, “I would’ve taken Saving Private Ryan.

Paul Giamatti recently teased just how evil his character will be in the upcoming Paramount+ series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. The series will document a new class of Starfleet cadets training to become officers.

Speaking with Collider about Starfleet Academy, Giamatti revealed that his character revels in his evil deeds. "He takes great pleasure in being the villain. He likes it. And it's very much a part of his thing that he's all, 'Oh yeah, I'm the bad guy,'" he said. Not much is known about Giamatti's role in Starfleet Academy other than he is a recurring character with a dark past connected to one of the cadets.

The first season of Starfleet Academy recently entered post-production, and a second season is already in development. Giamatti went on to talk about how the series reminds him of more classic entries in the Star Trek franchise. "To my mind, it feels very,...

Ben Affleck said in an interview with GQ magazine that his acting career started to differ from that of friend Matt Damon’s after Damon made the “wise choice” early on to pick projects based on the movie’s director.

After 1997’s “Good Will Hunting” won them the Oscar for original screenplay, Damon joined forces with the likes of Steven Spielberg (“Saving Private Ryan”), Anthony Minghella (“Talented Mr. Ripley”), Robert Redford (“The Legend of Bagger Vance”), Steven Soderbergh (“Ocean’s Eleven”) and more. Affleck, meanwhile, leaned into action blockbusters like “Armageddon” and big studio fare such as “Pearl Harbor,” “Daredevil” and more.

“I thought you were going to compare our acting careers, to which I would’ve said, well, Matt learned and knew earlier than I did to really key in on the director as the fundamental basis on which he’s going to make a decision whether to do a movie or not,...

At 2025's 97th Academy Awards ceremony, 10 films vied to win Best Picture. However, the Oscars have not always included this many in the lineup. In fact, less than 30 years ago, there were only five nominees in the category. And the one that came away victorious in the 71st Academy Awards continues to be a controversial pick.

To some, Shakespeare in Love was an unexpected hit when it was released in 1998. Starring Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow (also named Best Actress), it excelled as a period drama and a fun historical reimagining. While some moviegoers continue to believe it did not earn its win, further reflection indicates that the Academy did, in fact, make the right decision.

Shakespeare in Love Faced Off Against Modern Classics Image via Miramax Films

Both critics and audiences tend to agree that Shakespeare in Love is a brilliant example of the romantic and period genres. However,...

Shifting Gears star Tim Allen has shared a delightful exchange between him and his Toy Story co-star, Tom Hanks, on social media. Allen and Hanks first teamed up 30 years ago for Toy Story (1995), the animated adventure film that was not only nominated for three Oscars, but also grossed over $390 million at the global box office against a $30 million budget. The two have since worked together on every Toy Story movie, even as recently as Toy Story 4 in 2019, which grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office. Allen posted two photos on his personal X account, one Hanks sent him of him standing behind the Volkswagen I.D. Buzz, and another that he replied to his co-star, recreating his picture.

While their roles in the Toy Story franchise remain some of the most important in both of their careers, Tim Allen and Tom Hanks have both gone on to accomplish great things as actors.

Lost amid Gene Hackman's prolific back catalog of films was a bevy of blockbusters. One of his forgotten roles was in the 2001 pseudo-docudrama, Behind Enemy Lines, directed by John Moore. Relegated to basic cable rotation as yet another gung-ho war flick, it has long been overshadowed by The Royal Tenenbaums, which debuted within a month of this movie and also starred Owen Wilson and Hackman. We say pseudo-docudrama, as the film stops short of fully invoking the names or precise details of the true parties involved.

This is, regardless of the plausible deniability, the unauthorized retelling of the Scott O'Grady incident, often referred to by military personnel and historians as the Mrkonjić Grad Incident. The film's exaggerations ramped up the drama of the real-life F-16 fighter pilot's plight, which was predominantly spent sitting in a ditch eating bugs.

How many liberties did they take? That's up for debate. But in hindsight,...

Despite having starred in many of the biggest movies of the last thirty years, including Good Will Hunting, Saving Private Ryan, the Jason Bourne films, The Martian and many more, Matt Damon once said that the movie fans most often quote to him is Eurotrip, with fans frequently approaching him, singing “Scotty Doesn’t Know.” A notable flop when it came out in 2004, thanks to DVD and streaming, Eurotrip went on to become a cult classic, and one that’s suddenly become a lot more bittersweet due to the tragic passing of one of its stars, Michelle Trachtenberg, who died recently at only thirty-nine years old. While mostly known for Harriet the Spy, and for her roles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, many, us here at JoBlo included, are fond of her charming performance in this underrated flick, which might have been considered just another comedy back in 2004, but in our current,...

Earning more than one Academy Award during a career is a surprising rarity for actors. Katharine Hepburn holds the record of four Oscars, while the rare feat of winning three rests with Jack Nicholson, Daniel Day-Lewis, Walter Brennan, Meryl Streep, Ingrid Bergman, and Frances McDormand. For filmmakers themselves, it is a bit of a different metric, as the ones behind the camera push all aspects of the production. A win for a film is often attributed, in part, to their work.

Steven Spielberg's work has been monumental in defining the modern face of cinema, and the success of his films at the Academy Awards reflects this unparalleled career over five decades, starting when Jaws became his first film to win an Oscar. Fifty years of excellence seem challenging to beat, yet one director's films won more Oscars within four decades: William Wyler. Let's compare the impressive records of the two cinema titans.

With a phenomenal Hollywood career spanning five decades and countless blockbuster hits to his legendary name, cinema icon Steven Spielberg is hands down one of the entertainment industry's most revered directors and is rightfully regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Known for endless fan-favorite classics like Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, and the Indiana Jones franchise, Spielberg is without a doubt one of the silver screen's most innovative and commercially successful visionaries who continues to dazzle and delight audiences all around the world.

In 2018, the three-time Oscar winner created yet another unforgettable picture when he helmed the sci-fi steampunk action sensation Ready Player One, which takes place in the not-so-distant future where society is on the brink of collapse and people turn to a stunning virtual reality simulation to escape the overwhelming hurdles of real life. Jam-packed full of one nostalgic pop culture reference after another,...

When film critics hold forth on war films that purport to deliver a realistic treatment of combat, they are most likely talking out of their hat. Most of my colleagues, including me, have never served in the military, and, thus, haven't the slightest clue as to what it feels like to have bullets whizzing by your head while ordinance explodes in your vicinity. Heck, many people who serve in the military don't get that experience.

So when it comes to determining what's realistic and what's Hollywood, all you can do is consult someone who's been in it. I've done this throughout my career as a critic, and the titles I hear most frequently as being the most realistic are probably "The Battle of Algiers," "Come and See," "Saving Private Ryan," "Das Boot," "Hamburger Hill," and "Black Hawk Down." And while François Truffaut once asserted that there's no such thing as an anti-war movie,...

The US military has been the focus of some of Hollywood's best movies, from naval aviators in Top Gun to special forces in projects like Delta Force and Executive Decision. One of the US' most prestigious units, the Navy SEALs, has been the focus of a variety of films and TV shows, exploring everything from life in the forces to combat missions. While the former can be interesting, it's the thick of battle that audiences love to see.

Navy SEALs remain one of Hollywood's favorite military units, and for good reason. From the rescue of Captain Phillips to the assassination of Osama bin Laden, they're effectively the face of America's elite heroes. While the movie business takes different angles with its exploration of them, the best ones go hard on the action. Whether it's a true story or a hard-hitting action movie, focusing on these elite soldiers rarely fails to impress.

Fans of Sons of Anarchy may be excited about the latest casting for The Odyssey, the upcoming film from revered director Christopher Nolan. The movie is set to hit theaters next year with several big names, including Spider-Man star Tom Holland, making up the ensemble cast.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, it's been revealed that Ryan Hurst has joined the cast of The Odyssey. The actor's role has not been disclosed yet. Including Hurst and Holland, other confirmed stars who will appear in The Odyssey include Matt Damon (Dogma), Zendaya (Euphoria), Robert Pattinson (The Batman), Lupita Nyong'o (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), Anne Hathaway (The Dark Knight Rises), Charlize Theron (The Old Guard), Benny Safdie (Oppenheimer), Jon Bernthal (Daredevil: Born Again), Mia Goth (MaXXXine), Elliot Page (The Umbrella Academy), Samantha Morton (The Walking Dead), and Cosmo Jarvis (Shogun).

Hurst is especially popular with Sons of Anarchy fans for his role on the...

Every generation or so, filmmakers endeavor to bring audiences into the nightmarish experience of armed conflict, and a new standard is set in the process; that is precisely what Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza have done with Warfare. In a historic live screening event at the Legion Theater at Hollywood Post 43, Warfare was shown to veterans, select media, and some of the filmmakers with a Q&a that followed and dug into the process that allowed Garland and others to join Mendoza's mission to bring his actual experience of one day in the 2006 Ramadi conflict to the screen.

Films such as Black Hawk Down, Saving Private Ryan, and Dunkirk all come to mind when considering seminal moments in the medium where filmmakers utilized the tools available to take audiences into the experience of the combat veteran. Warfare takes it all up a notch, stripping away a lot of the...

O, the cinema. Where images come to life. After centuries of visual entertainment being restrained to static scenes in paintings and photographs, moving pictures allowed us to see beyond the image. A story told in 24 images every second. Combining the visual beauty of paintings with the engaging storytelling of literature. Over the decades of cinema’s existence has come with it the task in making these images look as beautiful as they can be. To have them carry the same emotional weight that paintings provide with a simple snapshot. These five films used their superb cinematography and art direction to prove that the moving image has to the ability not only to depict breathtaking images worthy of framing on a wall, but take us into a world in a fashion that only cinema can deliver. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited...

Let’s be honest, in the Fps landscape, the competition is quite tough. It’s such a broad genre that it can include almost any title where one can point a gun and aim it. However, there are a few standouts in the genre, such as Call of Duty.

Call of Duty is the face of the Fps genre. (Image via Activision)

When we talk about Fps games, Call of Duty is probably the first franchise that many might think about. While it’s certainly a legendary series, its campaign side has always been a hit or mess, and that’s where another iconic game, Titanfall 2, picked off.

Failed multiplayer series that ended up wrecking Call of Duty Titanfall 2 featured an incredible campaign mode. (Image via EA)

Steve Fukuda served as the game director for the Titanfall series. He’s known in the industry for his work on iconic titles...

American actor Tate Donovan is most well known for voicing the titular character of Disney’s 1997 film, Hercules. But before jumping into the sound recording booth to bring the mythical Greek demigod to life, Donovan donned an aviator jacket and climbed into the cockpit of a B-17 Flying Fortress in the 1990 film Memphis Belle. The film depicts the experiences of American bombardment squadrons in World War II, following the crew of the Memphis Belle on their last mission flying into Germany.

Tate Donovan plays 1st Lt. Luke Sinclair in Memphis Belle. Sinclair is the co-pilot of the Memphis Belle, and second in command to Captain Dennis Dearborn, played by Matthew Modine. A former lifeguard who dreams of Hollywood fame, Sinclair often butts heads with Dearborn, wishing he could take over command. Sinclair is desperate for the chance to shoot down a German plane, so he can have a heroic war...

No other war captures the imaginations of film directors like World War 2. It's an easy war to romanticize with stories of heroism, high-stakes political drama, and colossal aerial battles. It's important to note that war is more grueling and complex than most movies would show, and a few special World War 2 films focus on showing the harsh reality of the war.

Realistic World War 2 movies can focus on both powerful, famous figures or the everyday person. Some of these films are based on real feats so shocking one would think they were fictional, while others are made-up narratives filmed in a way that makes them feel lifelike. Nothing captures the human condition as well as an accurate World War 2 movie.

Letters From Iwo Jima Shows a New Perspective

To say that it is rare for a Hollywood movie to take the perspective of the Japanese during World War II is a serious understatement.

Best Actor Oscar Winners List (Photo Credit – Instagram/Wikipedia)

The Academy Awards have long vaunted acting titans, and a rare few male actors have commandeered the Best Actor statuette more than once, with Daniel Day-Lewis scaling the peak thrice. From living legends like Tom Hanks to recent winners such as Adrien Brody, 10 men are trailing Day-Lewis’ record. Here is every name with two or more wins in this hallowed category.

1. Daniel Day-Lewis

Sir Daniel Day-Lewis stands alone with three Best Actor Oscars, a feat no other man has matched. His wins were facilitated thanks to dramatic transformations for My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood, and Lincoln—roles that exhibit him as an unforgettable chameleon. The Irish actor has retired since 2017’s Phantom Thread, but his five nominations out of fewer than a couple dozen movies certainly make us wonder whether Day-Lewis could come back for that gold once again...

To say that Clint Eastwood is one of the most influential Hollywood stars and directors of all time would undersell the contributions of the star. From Westerns like Hang 'Em High to war movies like Kelly's Heroes, the star has been a symbol of American masculinity and stoic heroism since the 1960s. Looking at his most iconic characters and best films, it's not hard to see why multiple generations looked up to him as a genuine movie legend.

Clint Eastwood's career has seen him take on a variety of genres, but it's hard to deny his Western and action-thriller movies are his most iconic. Whether behind the camera or on the big screen, his films have given audiences a long line of hard-boiled heroes, skilled detectives and grizzled gunslingers. Ranging across genres, he has too many brilliant movies to count, but some are as close to perfect as it gets.