The Nerdist review of "Deliver Me From Nowhere," a film about the making of Bruce Springsteen's 1982 album Nebraska, criticizes it as a "totally forgettable, mediocre cookie-cutter musical biopic" that becomes "much worse." [1]The reviewer found the film aimless, incoherent, and lacking in storytelling, character development, and a clear sense of time. [1]While the official synopsis claims the film explores Springsteen's struggles with success and past trauma, the reviewer states it barely explores these themes, instead merely asserting their existence without showing them. [1]Despite strong performances from Jeremy Strong as Jon Landau and Odessa Young as Faye, and a nuanced portrayal of Springsteen's abusive father by Stephen Graham, the film is ultimately deemed a disaster due to its baffling lack of depth and focus, with Jeremy Allen White's portrayal of Bruce Springsteen also failing to convince.T[1]he Nerdist review of "Deliver Me From Nowhere" describes the film, which chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen's 1982 Nebraska album, as an aimless, incoherent, and ultimately terrible biopic. [1]The reviewer criticizes its lack of storytelling, character development, and a clear sense of time, noting that it fails to explore Springsteen's personal struggles despite the official synopsis. [1]Although Jeremy Strong, Odessa Young, and Stephen Graham deliver good performances, the film is deemed a disaster due to its superficiality and Jeremy Allen White's unconvincing portrayal of Springsteen.

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens was the most profitable Disney Star Wars film, generating over $500 million in profit despite a production cost of $535.5 million and grossing over $2 billion globally.[1] This film revitalized the Star Wars brand, which had not released a new movie since 2005.[1] It also follows a trend where the first film in each Star Wars trilogy tends to be the highest earner.[1] In contrast, The Rise of Skywalker made only $48 million in profit, and Solo lost $103 million.[1] Overall, Disney has made over $12 billion from the Star Wars brand through movies, merchandise, and licensing.[1]Star Wars: The Force Awakens proved to be the most financially successful Disney Star Wars film, yielding over $500 million in profit from a global gross of over $2 billion, despite a production cost of $535.5 million.[1] This movie re-energized the Star Wars franchise, which had been dormant for a decade.[1] This success aligns with a pattern where the initial film of each Star Wars trilogy typically earns the most.[1] Conversely, The Rise of Skywalker achieved a modest profit of $48 million, and Solo incurred a loss of $103 million.[1] In total, Disney has accumulated over $12 billion from the Star Wars brand through various ventures, including films, merchandise, and licensing.[1]

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Adam Driver revealed that he and director Steven Soderbergh pitched a Star Wars movie centered on Ben Solo, titled "The Hunt for Ben Solo," to Lucasfilm and Disney, but Disney ultimately rejected the idea. Driver, who played Kylo Ren/Ben Solo in the sequel trilogy, was interested in exploring the character further after his redemption in The Rise of Skywalker, a development he initially wasn't planning for. While Lucasfilm, including Kathleen Kennedy, Cary Beck, and Dave Filoni, were enthusiastic about the concept and a script written by Scott Z. Burns, Disney executives Bob Iger and Alan Bergman turned it down, citing that they didn't understand how Ben Solo could be alive.[1] Driver expressed his love for the character and regret that the project, which Soderbergh also enjoyed developing in his head, will not come to fruition.[1]

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The article "12 Cozy Movies That You Have to Watch This Fall" from Nerdist recommends a list of films perfect for autumn viewing, focusing on "cozy" vibes rather than strictly horror, though some have light horror elements[1]. The selections range from classic Halloween-themed movies like Halloweentown and Hocus Pocus to dramas like Good Will Hunting and mysteries such as Knives Out[1]. Other recommendations include The Gate, Practical Magic, The Blackening, Deadly Blessing, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, An American Werewolf in London, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, and Love Jones[1]. The article aims to provide a diverse list of movies for those who prefer to snuggle up on the couch during the fall season[1].

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Colman Domingo has been cast as the voice of the Cowardly Lion in "Wicked: For Good," the second part of the "Wicked" film adaptation[1]. The announcement was made through an Instagram video featuring Domingo, expressing his excitement to join the cast[1]. While Dorothy and her companions will appear in the film, they will not be the central focus of the story[1]. "Wicked: For Good" is scheduled for release on November 21, 2025[1].

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"Bugonia," Yorgos Lanthimos' latest film and a remake of the 2003 South Korean movie Save the Green Planet!, is described as a "maddening" but ultimately captivating experience. The reviewer initially struggled with the film's unexpected third-act shift, which seemed to undermine its earlier themes. However, after reflection, the reviewer came to appreciate Lanthimos's challenging approach, recognizing that the film's seemingly frustrating elements contribute to its deeper message about life, existence, trauma, capitalism, and modern life. The movie features strong performances from Jesse Plemons, Emma Stone, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, and Alicia Silverstone, delivering a blend of dark comedy, horror, and drama.[1]

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James Gunn has confirmed that Darkseid will not be the main overarching villain in his new DCU, despite being a major DC Comics antagonist.[1] He cited Darkseid's similarities to Marvel's Thanos as a primary reason, wanting to avoid audiences perceiving Darkseid as a copycat.[1] However, Darkseid will still exist within the DCU canon and is expected to appear in the upcoming Mister Miracle animated series, suggesting future appearances in live-action projects are possible.[1]

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Charlie Cox has denied rumors of his involvement as Daredevil in the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, stating he is currently focused on Daredevil[1]. Despite his denial, the article highlights a common skepticism among fans, dubbed "The Andrew Garfield Effect," where actors have previously denied involvement in Marvel projects only to appear in them later[1]. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to feature other Marvel characters like Mark Ruffalo as Hulk and Jon Bernthal as Punisher, with Sadie Sink in a mystery role[1]. The film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, is scheduled for release on July 31, 2026[1].

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Derry, Maine, is a central fictional town in Stephen King's literary universe, acting as an epicenter for supernatural threats and interconnected lore. First mentioned in "The Bird and the Album" in 1981, it gained prominence as the primary setting for the epic horror novel IT in 1986, which revealed an ancient evil influencing the town's horrific history. While IT seemingly freed Derry from its clutches, subsequent works like The Tommyknockers and Dreamcatcher hinted at Pennywise's lingering influence. The town also appears in 11/22/63 and Insomnia, with the latter uniquely exploring a post-IT Derry. A new HBO Max series, IT: Welcome to Derry, will delve into the town's history before the events of the films, further expanding on King's established lore[1].

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Jim Carrey is reportedly in talks to star in a live-action Jetsons movie, a Warner Bros. project potentially directed by Colin Trevorrow, who might also co-write the script with Joe Epstein[1]. The Jetsons, originally an animated sitcom from the 1960s and 1980s, follows a futuristic family in Orbit City, with Carrey assumed to portray the patriarch, George Jetson[1].

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