'X-Men: Days of Future Past' ending: What it means.

So what follows is not meant to nitpick the plot ofFuture Past. I borrowed a piece of binder paper and attempted to graph the timeline. If you stuck around through the credits, here is what you saw: Shots of the desert. Shots of a strange, shadowy figure atop a dune. (No, they were not chanting “Deshi Basara.") We already know that 2016’sX-Mensequel will be calledX-Men: Apocalypse. Immortal, he haunts human history, less a supervillain than a dark god....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 741 words · William Ross

'Yeah, my dad's half': The incredibly meta casting of Paris Jackson inSwarm

A show about obsessive fandom featuring the daughter of the King of Pop is just the beginning. Swarm, likeAtlantabefore it, is about a lot of things. And, also likeAtlanta, it’s weird AF. Paris Jackson in ‘Swarm’.Quantrell D. Colbert/Prime Video Enter Paris Jackson, second child and only daughter ofMichael Jacksonand Debbie Rowe. “Half what?” Dre asks the white-passing Hailey. It is, however, a great example of what we like to call “stunt casting....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Tiffany Williams

1 concertgoer dead and 9 injured in crowd surge after GloRilla show in New York

A shooting scare resulted in the surge, according to police. A crowd surge at a GloRilla concert in New York left one person dead and nine others injured. A 33-year-old woman died after she was transported to the hospital, while two others remain in critical condition. GloRilla.Terence Rushin/Getty Seven others were treated for non-threatening injuries. Police are investigating several other potential causes of the surge, Smith added. GloRilla took to Twitter following the tragedy and said she was “praying” for those involved....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Theresa Thompson

10 behind-the-scenes secrets aboutScream

Just in time for the spookiest night of the year, EW has scared up some behind-the-scenes secrets aboutScream. Wait…is that Freddy? Another one:ScreamdirectorWes Cravencameos as well, as a janitor wearing Freddy Krueger’s hat and sweater. Moviestore/REX/Shutterstock Craven also directed the originalA Nightmare on Elm Street. “I auditioned for Skeet’s part. I didn’t get that s—,” Lillard explains. And then I did." Skeet went Method The scene where Billy hits Stu with the phone was an accident....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Robert Kim

10 best monkeys at the movies

See our ranking of Hollywood’s 10 greatest scene-stealing simians 10. Peggy the Chimp Key Role:Bonzo inBedtime for Bonzo(1951). After the Limelight:Peggy starred in a sequel,Bonzo Goes to College(1953). Everett Collection But unlike other California cronies of Reagan’s, she failed to land a White House job in 1981. Oscar-worthy Moment:The primate offers a convincing Nazi salute. And it dies memorably after eating a poisoned date meant for Indy (Harrison Ford). No wonder it’s never eaten dates in this town again....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Haley Wood

10 classic films to pair with the 2023 Best Picture nominees

But such is cinema itself, a panoply of viewpoints, themes, and scenarios. Here are 10 likeminded pairings to watch based on the Best Picture bracket. Still, ifJames Cameronis taking suggestions, canAvatar 3be inspired byBull Durham? Reiner Bajo/Netflix; FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives/Getty From director Elaine May,Mikey and Nickyis a similar tale of male friendship with a tragic turn. But over the course of a wild night, tempers flare and their connection frays. Both films present moving, thrilling takes on the messiness of mother-daughter relationships....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Donald Nelson PhD

10 fun facts aboutMoanathat will make you say 'Wow, what a funMoanafact'

In writing aboutMoana, you learn a lot. BUT DID YOU KNOW?… You’re not the only one upset that there wasn’t more pig. Credit: Disney “I still have mixed feelings about that,” Musker tells EW. There were cute scenes that we don’t have." The pig and the rooster were loosely based on the directors. Consider their cameo appearances asthese odd eggs inAladdinor two unsettlingly attractive muscle-men inHercules. “But then the rooster…well, he was not stupid originally....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Mrs. Nicole Erickson

10 funny mockumentaries to remind us about the absurdity of life

See thevery nicecompany both films join, ahead. Initially a box office disappointment, the legend ofPopstarhas only grown in recent years. [Laughs] But we’ll definitely take it. 20th Century Studios; Everett Collection (2) But we’ll always remember it as the movie that gave creeper bros the catchphrase “Very niiiiiice. But all the hilarity has a point, too. “Those looking for purity in satire should stay away. Universal Pictures Or, in his parlance:“Hey, wha' happened?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Jesse Dalton

10 great teen-movie house parties, from too-real to surreal

THE JAMS:“Hypnotize,“The Notorious B.I.G. Bianca loves Joey (Andrew Keegan)! Kat (Julia Stiles) loves nobody! Credit: Ben Rothstein/Fox; Everett Collection (2) Patrick (Heath Ledger) loves money! So, Kat gets trashed, dances on a table, and throws up on a swing set. Patrick won’t kiss Kat, but Bianca kisses Cameron (in the car). Everett Collection Meanwhile, Joey’s a bore and Michael can’t flirt. In short: It’s just a party, and hell is just a sauna....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Alexis Mayer

10 injured in shooting outside Miami Gardens restaurant during French Montana mixtape release party

“As a result of the incident, a total of 10 patients were injured. Four of the patients self-transported to local area hospitals. MDFR transported the remaining six patients by ground and air rescue to local trauma centers.” A police officer outside The Licking restaurant in Miami Gardens, where a shooting that injured 10 took place on Thursday night.Credit: CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images The statement continued, “We have no idea what actually took place....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Zachary Chang

10 of the best TV pranks

Timberlake got his revenge by playing Kutcher in aPunk’dparody onSaturday Night Livelater that year. This meansher horrified screaming was genuine. The Janitor, Scrubs The Janitor’s (Neil Flynn) gotta have a little fun! MTV; NBC; NBC Over the course ofScrubs' nine seasons, the Janitor pulled off dozens of pranks, largely tricking J.D. (Zach Braff) with the help of his mop. But his exploits weren’t just limited to targeting J.D. NBC MTV...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Ashlee Wood

10 racing movies that put stars behind the wheel

(The glorious widescreen photography lets you bask in the majesty of that set.) The film also boasts cameos from such NASCAR legends as Cale Yarborough and theotherKing, Richard Petty. If nothing else,Speedwaywould be good to include in your Elvis film binge before viewingBaz Luhrmann’s2022 biopic. Everett Collection; Jaap Buitendijk/Universal; 20th Century Fox/Golden Harvest/Kobal/Shutterstock And that authenticity shows on screen, with a bounty of classic cars and thrilling racing sequences. (Archetypal Corman output, in other words....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Carol Jordan

10 smart Halloween costumes for girls

Another good option is Princess Merida fromBrave. Professional athletes Can you lay your hands on some tennis clothes and a racquet? You have aSerena Williamscostume. Disney/Pixar A soccer ball and jersey? Your kid can beHope Solo. Another idea, dress up as a cheerleader or player from your favorite sports team. Murray Close Any number of gods and goddesses could work. Annie This one is pretty easy. All you need is a red wig, a classic little red dress, and Mary Janes....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Jessica Nelson