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The perfect theater popcorn bucket has not been invent– … never mind.
To help celebrate Rocky’s 50th anniversary, this awesome popcorn bucket will be available in theaters for the re-release of Rocky this November!
The poster and trailer to Nocturne starring Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, and Stephen Graham are here!
Deal me in.
Catching a killer means crossing the line.
Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, and Stephen Graham star in Nocturne, premiering October 30 on Apple TV.
When does Nocturne premiere?
Nocturne premieres October 30 on Apple TV.Where can I watch Nocturne?
Watch Nocturne on Apple TV.Who stars in Nocturne?
Nocturne features Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, Stephen Graham, Rory Culkin, Poorna Jagannathan, Bill Camp, Chrissy Metz, Gary Carr, and Landon Valentin.What is Nocturne about?
In Nocturne, when a victim of notorious serial killer Jurek Walter unexpectedly turns up alive, detective Jonah Lynn races against time to find the one person still missing, while his protégé Saga Bauer goes undercover to get answers from the killer himself.What genre is Nocturne?
Nocturne is a crime thriller.What are other shows and movies like Nocturne?
Shows and movies similar to Nocturne are Black Bird, Lucky, and Presumed Innocent.
Red Dawn (1984)
Director: John Milius
Screenplay: Kevin Reynolds, John Milius; story by Kevin Reynolds
Stars: Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, Charlie Sheen, Jennifer Grey, Ben Johnson, Harry Dean Stanton, Ron O’Neal, William Smith, Frank McRae, Lane Smith and Powers Boothe.
Tagline: In our time, no foreign army has ever occupied American soil. Until now.
The Plot…
The United States is surprised by a sneak attack. The combined forces of the Soviet Union, Cuba and Nicaragua did the unthinkable. Foreign paratroopers land across the midwest. One groups touches down outside the small town of Calumet, Colorado. The invaders come in blasting.
A group of teenagers, with a small amount of supplies and weapons escape into the mountains. From their vantage point, they see their town taken over and learn that the World War III has begun.
As supplies run low, they learn that the war is raging. The US military responded and turned back the advancement of foreign powers. There is a current stalement and the nearest safe zone is 40 miles away.
When a couple of soldiers accidentally come across a few of the teens, they respond by killing the foreign fighters. When the invaders discover their dead comrades, they respond by executing several townsfolk.
The teens decide they are through with just hiding. They launch guerilla attacks on the invaders. They leave “Wolverines” signs behind after each attack. The Wolverines are surprisingly successful. Word spreads and provides hope to the oppressed. The leaders occupying the town decide that the Wolverines must be caught and executed.
As World War III rages, what chance of survival do a ragtag group of teens have against the combined invading armies of three countries?
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Red Dawn was the first film released with a MPAA PG-13 rating.
In the original screenplay there was a love story subplot between Jed (Patrick Swayze) and Toni (Jennifer Grey). The subplot was cut. Swayze and Grey later appeared as lovers in Dirty Dancing.
A love scene between Lea Thompson and Powers Boothe’s characters was cut after preview audiences found the age difference uncomfortable.
Red Dawn features Charlie Sheen’s feature film debut.
I saw Red Dawn when it was first released. I was a first year teacher. The scene of the invading paratroopers landing outside the school was chilling. I’ve watched the film several times over the years (and recently) — it still provides chills.
Red Dawn (1984) rates 4 of 5 stars.
Sahin Düzgün created this awesome alt poster for The Mask of Zorro.
“There is a saying, a very old saying: when the pupil is ready the master will appear.” – Don Diego de la Vega
Hulk Hogan: Real American (2026)
Director: Bryan Storkel
Stars: Hulk Hogan, Linda Hogan, Jimmy Hart, Jessie Ventura, Vince McMahon, Gene Okerland, Nick Hogan, Bruce Prichard, Bret Hart, Ted DiBiase, Cody Rhoads, Kevin Nash, Roddy Piper, Randy Savage, Ric Flair and Paul Levesque.
Tagline: None.
The Plot…
Hulk Hogan: Real American documents Terry Bollea’s (Hulk’s real name) life…
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Hulk Hogan became a wrestling star so big, it can truly be said that he took sports entertainment to levels it had never achieved.
I attribute a lot of Hulk Hogan’s popularity to his role as Thunderlips in Rocky III. This brought Hogan to the attention of millions of people who never watched wrestling. It’s also interesting to note that Hogan and Mr. T (another co-star in Rocky III) headlined Wrestlemania 1.
Hulk Hogan’s daughter refused to participate in this documentary. She and her father were estranged.
Hulk Hogan: Real American (2026) rates 4 of 5 stars.
The first two seasons of Interview with the Vampire were fire and inspired Shawn Mansfield to create this cool alt poster.
“”I have two centuries walked this earth…” – Lestat de Lioncourt
Yvan Quinet made my day with his alt Dirty Harry poster.
“Yeah, well, when an adult male is chasing a female with intent to commit rape, I shoot the bastard – that’s my policy.” – Harry Callahan
The Bluff (2026)
Director: Frank E. Flowers
Screenplay: Joe Ballarini, Frank E. Flowers
Stars: Priyanka Chopra, Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green and Temuera Morrison
Tagline: None.
The Plot…
Captain Connor and his buccaneers have arrived at the small island community of Cayman Brac. They’ve come for Ercell Bodden. Ercell is a housewife and mother, but in her past life Ercell was known as the pirate Bloody Mary. She was also Captain Connor’s lover… until she stabbed him, stole his gold and disappeared.
Connor and his crew will kill anyone and everyone to get Ercell and the treasure. They came for Ercell, but they’re going to get Bloody Mary.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Zoe Saldaña was originally set to star. Although Saldaña didn’t end up in the picture, she stayed on as an Executive Producer for the film.
Karl Urban is always good. This role is no exception.
The Bluff (2026) rates 3 of 5 stars.
Steven Fain is a fan artist who occasionally takes commissions. I first saw Fain’s art on a bookmark for Anthony Neil Smith’s character Billy Lafitte (I highly recommend the Lafitte novel series if you like crime/hardboiled fiction). I subscribed to Steven Fain’s substack and saw more of his art which I liked.
So I reached out to request a sketch. I suggested two characters (Stallone from Tulsa King or Get Carter). Steven liked both ideas, so I ordered both!
Check out this cool Aliens alt poster by Mike Empleado!
“My mommy always said there were no monsters – no real ones – but there are.” – Newt
Night and the City (1950)
Director: Jules Dassin
Screenplay: Jo Eisinger, Austin Dempster, William E. Watts based on NIGHT AND THE CITY by Gerald Kersh.
Stars: Richard Widmark, Gene Tierney, Googie Withers, Hugh Marlowe, Francis L. Sullivan, Herbert Lom and Mike Mazurki.
Tagline: The inside story of London after dark.
The Plot…
Harry Fabian is a hustler and con man. Fabian believes he is one big idea away from riches. Only his ideas never pan out. Fabian’s a hustler. His enthusiasm has brought others along only to see him fail. Fabian has worn out his chances with the few folks with money to invest.
Then Fabian gets THE idea that will TRULY make him wealthy.
Through a chance encounter Fabian befriended, Gregorius the famous Grecko-Roman wrestler. Although older now, Gregorius is still a tough man. Gregorius’ son, Kristo is a professional wrestling promoter. Kristo’s star attraction makes him a lot of money. Gregorius cannot stand fake professional wrestling.
Fabian’s plan is to promote a professional wrestling match. It will put him at odds with Kirsto; which is a dangerous place to be. But Fabian will maneuver Gregorius to take his side. A match between Kristo’s star and Gregorius will be a huge money-maker.
Fabian borrows money from a few dangerous people. Then puts his plan in motion. If it doesn’t work perfectly… if Kristos doesn’t kill him, the loansharks will.
“The best laid plans of mice and men…”
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Mike Mazurki is one of my old-time chacter actors. Here he plays a professional wrestler called the Strangler. Mazurki was once a professional wrestler in real life.
Stanislaus Zbyszko, who plays Gregorius, the Greco-Roman wrestler was a Greco-Roman wrestler in real life … and this was his only film role.
Richard Widmark is perfect as Harry Fabian. This is my favorite Widmark film.
Night and the City is one of the classic noirs.
Night and the City (1950) rates 5 of 5 stars.
WWE: Unreal – Season 3 (2026)
Director: (Eps. 1-5) Terrell Riley, Chris Weaver
Stars: John Cena, April Menendez (AJ Lee), Phillip Brooks (CM Punk), Colby Lopez (Seth Rollins), Rebecca Quin (Becky Lynch), Bronson Rechsteiner (Bron Breakker), Brock Lesner, Allen Jones (AJ Styles), Dominik Óscar Gutiérrez (Dominik Mysterio), Gionna Jene Daddio (Liv Morgan).
Tagline: It’s More Real Than You Think
The Plot…
WWE Unreal gives fans unprecedented access behind-the-scenes at how professional wrestling works. Cameras are allowed into the writers’ room as the executives on the creative team prepare for the WWE next big events.
This season…
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
When I was a kid professional wrestlers went out of their way to make sure that fans thought it was “real”. In 1989, Vince McMahon announced professional wrestling was sports entertainment. The bumps and injuries are real, but the match outcomes are predetermined. Pro wrestling fans didn’t care.
I haven’t regularly watched pro wrestling in years, but I continue to be interested in the behind-the-scenes access. WWW Unreal let’s us see behind the curtain and I’m here for it.
WWE: Unreal – Season 3 (2026) rates 4 of 5 stars
Pulp Fiction was a game-changer. After it so many filmmakers tried to copy Tarantino. Hard to believe the film was released over 30 years ago. Check out this tribute poster by Nuno Sardanas.
“If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions.“ – Jules
Arnold Schwarzenegger fans are going to love this. His book BETTER EVERY DAY: AN ACTION PLAN FOR A FULL LIFE drops on January 12, 2027. Here’s the lowdown…
From the global icon and number one New York Times-bestselling author of BE USEFUL, a candid and practical set of lessons for building a flywheel for endless growth and deepening purpose
Success is not an outcome; it’s a way of being. Arnold Schwarzenegger learned long ago that joy does not come from making it to the winner’s circle, and that’s not entirely in our control anyway. Happiness comes from the work it takes to get there. It comes from what we do when we’re hungry, not when we’re full. Happiness is about today.
BETTER EVERY DAY, Arnold shares what he’s learned about the path of continual improvement. It starts with simply beginning—the small steps that lead to momentum, the foundation for everything that follows. From there, habit formation and identity building follow. Then deeper challenges strengthen durable willpower and resilience. As we build, we find community, strengthening connection, which refines meaning and purpose and forges an indestructible engine of success.BETTER EVERY DAY breaks it down into twelve building blocks; they can be thought of as steps on a twelve-month journey, but the time span is flexible. These are universal rules for life.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has surpassed every goal he has set for himself in his epic journey through the highest realms of sports, entertainment, politics, and philanthropy. Now the goal is to help people achieve a growth mindset, bring them back into balance, and help them to flourish. There has never been a best that didn’t start with better. Better starts today.
Pre-orders are available now.
