Author Valerie Thompson

April 24, 2024 12:42 pm

How did Jim Henson inspire generations of dreamers? Director Ron Howard chronicles the life and legacy of this master puppeteer in “Jim Henson Idea Man.” The documentary follows Henson’s life from working on l...

‘Hit Man’ Trailer: Glen Powell & Adria Arjona Lead Richard Linklater’s New Romantic Action Flick

April 18, 2024 10:11 am

What happens when a fake hit man blurs the lines between reality and fiction? The true story of a professor going undercover acts as a starting point for Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man” (read our review). Its pr...

‘Transformers One’ Trailer: Chris Hemsworth & Scarlett Johansson Lead A New Animated Adventure Coming In September

April 18, 2024 9:58 am

How did friends become rivals? The Transformers venture into their past with “Transformers One.” This time, the popular franchise explores the backstories of Optimus Prime and Megatron. These legendary charact...

‘IF’ Trailer: John Krasinski Explores Imaginary Friends With Ryan Reynolds In May

April 11, 2024 9:13 am

Should adults reconnect with their lost imaginary friends? A young girl can make that happen in the new film “IF.” Writer and director John Krasinski crafts a comedy that speaks to childhood imagination while ...

‘The Beach Boy’s Trailer: New Doc Series About One of Pop’s Greatest Bands Hits Disney+ In May

April 9, 2024 12:15 pm

What made The Beach Boys musical icons? The band that helped a generation connect with their California dreams is getting the documentary treatment. “The Beach Boys” gives viewers an unprecedented look at a gr...

‘Janet Planet’ Trailer: Julianne Nicholson and Zoe Ziegler Star In A24’s Acclaimed Telluride Drama

April 4, 2024 9:02 am

How does a girl perceive her mother? Lucy is facing that reality in the new film “Janet Planet.” Set in the early ‘90s, this coming-of-age film highlights how complicated the relationship can be. The A24 film ...

‘Them: The Scare’ Trailer: Prime Video’s Horror Anthology Series Returns In April

March 28, 2024 11:44 am

Will obsession lead to destruction or success? It’s a question that one persistent detective faces in Prime Video’s “Them: The Scare.” The series’ second season focuses on LA during a pivotal point in its hist...

‘The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story’: Watch The Full ‘Spider-Verse’ Short Film About Anxiety & Mental Health

March 27, 2024 9:26 am

How do superheroes navigate their own mental health journeys? Sony Pictures Animation and Sony Pictures Imageworks are utilizing one of their biggest cinematic franchises to address the topic. “The Spider With...

‘Under The Bridge’ Trailer: Riley Keough & Lily Gladstone’s New Hulu Crime Series Arrives April 17

March 25, 2024 9:39 am