Screen Rant - Movies

The Color Purple Star Explains The Deep Meaning Behind Sofia's "Hell No"

Rachel Ulatowski — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 04:06:40 GMT

The Color Purple star Danielle Brooks breaks down the deeper meaning of the film's song "Hell No!" The movie is a musical adaptation of Alice Walker's book of the same name. It follows three Black women who struggle to overcome abuse, sexism, and racism in the early 1900s. Brooks stars in The Color Purple as Sofia, Celie's (Fantasia Barrino) stepdaughter-in-law, who is fierce and independent and seeks to overturn gender roles. At one point in the film, Sofia sings the powerful song "Hell No!" in response to the threat of violence from her husband.

"Our Gift To The World": Barbie's Final Line & Any Studio Pushback Addressed By Margot Robbie

Brennan Klein — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 02:58:42 GMT

Barbie's final line and the studio's reaction have been explained by star Margot Robbie. In the movie, Robbie played one of many versions of the iconic doll, who travels to the real world after experiencing an existential crisis. In the end, she is faced with the choice of becoming human or remaining in Barbieland, and her decision isn't entirely clarified until the final line when she reveals that she is going to the gynecologist, implying that she has developed human genitalia.

Spawn Reboot Nearing "Make Or Break" Development Stage, Says Director

Adam Bentz — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:55:23 GMT

The Spawn reboot is nearing the "make or break" point of its development, says director Todd McFarlane. Based on the comic book by McFarlane, the 1997 superhero film follows a murdered marine (played by Michael Jai White) who is resurrected as the reluctant leader of Hell's army. A follow-up film has been stuck in development hell for years, though McFarlane remains attached as director with Jamie Foxx set to star. However, development was significantly stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic, and then the dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

How 22 Jump Street's Best Scene Was Made Funnier By 1 Channing Tatum Suggestion

Maxance Vincent — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:21:06 GMT

22 Jump Street co-director Christopher Miller reveals a key suggestion from Channing Tatum that made its best scene so memorable. The sequel's most well-known scene involved Jenko (Channing Tatum) figuring out that Schmidt (Jonah Hill) hooked up with Captain Dickson's (Ice Cube) daughter. He puts two and two together after seeing Schmidt wearing a bulletproof vest and Dickson addressing the elephant in the room. This prompts Jenko to walk around the office to tell everyone about it, turning into one of the most hilarious scenes from the movie.

10 Biggest Unanswered Questions & Mysteries After Saltburn

Greg MacArthur — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:15:14 GMT

WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS ahead for Saltburn.

The Von Erichs Aren't The Only Tragic Wrestlers Portrayed In The Iron Claw (Another Was Murdered)

Eidhne Gallagher — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:14 GMT

The biographical sports movie The Iron Claw provides a remarkable portrayal of the successes and tragedies of a wrestling family, and their stories are connected to other tragedies in the wrestling industry. The Iron Claw looks at the lives and achievements of the Von Erich family, who were one of the most popular and successful families in the wrestling industry. Family patriarch Fritz Von Erich was the president of the World Class Championship Wrestling company and the movie shows how his sons got involved in wrestling and had their triumphs and tragedies throughout their lives.

Star Wars Reveals How The Sith Could Turn Lightsabers Into Bombs

Kevin Erdmann — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:51:26 GMT

Star Wars reveals that lightsabers could be easily sabotaged in the galaxy far, far away. As seen in the canonical comics published by Marvel, Luke Skywalker meets with a kyber crystal expert in between Empire Strike Back and Return of the Jedi, putting the young Jedi on the path to building his very own green-bladed lightsaber as seen in the final original trilogy film. However, Luke also learned how temperamental lightsabers can be if handled incorrectly.

Margot Robbie Responds To Rumored Ocean's 11 Prequel Role

Adam Bentz — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:45:22 GMT

Margot Robbie responds to her rumored role in the Ocean's Eleven prequel movie. Following the billion-dollar Barbie movie, Robbie is set to reunite with Ryan Gosling in the planned Ocean's Eleven prequel movie, and the two are rumored to be playing Danny Ocean's parents. George Clooney, who starred in the Ocean's trilogy as the titular character, was asked about Robbie and Gosling potentially playing his parents in the prequel movie, and the actor expressed his excitement and said, "It makes sense."

Amber Heard Breaks Silence On Aquaman 2 After Her Mera Return

Andy Behbakht — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 21:23:33 GMT

With the DCEU officially done, Amber Heard has broken her silence on reprising the role of Mera in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. While it may not have been planned to be the final movie in the DCEU timeline, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom officially finished the decade-old franchise. Despite it being Jason Momoa's final time playing Aquaman, he will seemingly have a role to play in James Gunn's new DC Universe.

15 Most Anticipated Netflix Original Movies Releasing In 2024

Abigail Stevens — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 21:15:13 GMT

Netflix is bringing subscribers another year of great original movies in 2024. Movies including Maestro, Nimona, and May December were among the best Netflix movies of 2023. This year, the streaming giant will once again deliver in a variety of genres and mediums.