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Sydney Sweeney to Star in ‘The Custom of the Country’
Preview:Sydney Sweeney is starring in ‘The Custom of the Country.’It’s an adaptation of Edith Wharton’s classic novel.‘Mary Queen of Scots’ Josie Rourke will direct.After a rough stretch of controversial commercials and some box office flops, are things looking up for Sydney Sweeney? Could be!Hot on the heels of ‘The Housemaid’ doing good business at the box office (and spawning a sequel in ‘The Housemaid’s Secret’) comes word of Sweeney landing another novel adaptation gig via ‘The Custom of the Country,’ which will be based on Edith Wharton's 1913 book.
'H Is for Hawk' Exclusive Interview: Claire Foy
Opening in theaters on January 23rd is the new biographical drama ‘H Is for Hawk’, which was based on the memoir of the same name by Helen Macdonald and directed by Philippa Lowthorpe (‘The Crown’).
Oscar Nominations 2026
Preview:The 2026 Academy Award nominations have been announced.‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ and ‘Hamnet’ are all up for trophies.This year’s award ceremony is dated for March 15.
'Clika' Interview: Jimmy Humilde and Jay Dee
Opening in theaters on January 23rd is the new music drama ‘Clika’, which was produced and co-written by Jimmy Humilde and directed by Michael Greene (‘Live’).The film stars musician turned actor Jay Dee (‘Fatal Frenemies’), Master P (‘Hollywood Homicide’), Peter Greene (‘Pulp Fiction’), and Eric Roberts (‘The Dark Knight’).
Movie Review: ‘Mercy’
Opening in theaters on January 23 is ‘Mercy,’ directed by Timur Bekmambetov and starring Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis, Chris Sullivan, and Kylie Rogers.Related Article: Chris Pratt Returning to Voice Duties for ‘The Garfield Movie’ Sequel Initial Thoughts‘Mercy,’ a new sci-fi crime thriller starring Chris Pratt, arrives at a rather unfortunate time.
2026 Oscar Nominations Predictions and Analysis
Now that the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes have been handed out, the official Oscar race is about to begin!It will start on January 22nd when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announce the Oscar nominees, with the 98th Oscars Ceremony scheduled for March 15th.
'Mercy' Exclusive Interview: Chris Pratt and Kali Reis
Opening in theaters on January 23rd is science fiction film ‘Mercy’, which was directed by Timur Bekmambetov (‘Wanted’) and stars Chris Pratt (‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and ‘Jurassic World’), Rebecca Ferguson (‘Dune’), and Kali Reis (‘True Detective: Night Country’).
Best Movies and TV Shows About Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on January 19th and there have been many documentaries, movies and TV shows made about the iconic civil rights leader.From films like director Ana DuVernay's 'Selma', to documentaries like 2018's 'I Am MLK Jr.
Movie Review: ‘Dead Man’s Wire’
In theaters on limited release from December 9 (expanding on December 16) is ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ a strange-but-true crime story from director Gus Van Sant (‘Drugstore Cowboy’).The cast is led by Bill Skarsgård (‘It’), Dacre Montgomery (‘Elvis’) and Cary Elwes (‘The Princess Bride’).
'Dead Man's Wire' Press Conference With Gus Van Sant
Set in 1977 and based on a true story, 'Dead Man's Wire' follows Tony Kiritsis, a former real estate developer who puts a dead man's switch on himself and the mortgage banker who did him wrong, while demanding $5 million and a personal apology.