Pregnancy is an effective way to get attention and affection from those around you, primarily because growing human life is difficult and dangerous. So, why not fake it? This is the premise of Amy Schumer’s latest Netflix flick, “Kinda Pregnant.” Surprise: Schumer’s character, Lainy, is,…
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Valentine’s Day totally slays. At least, if you’re in love it does. For many singles, enduring the hyper-commercialized holiday can feel as torturous as getting slain. And in today’s film landscape, that’s exactly what happens. Welcome to the 2025 Valentine’s film scene, where swoony, heartfelt…
“Wolf Man” (1941) is an incredible classic horror tale seated among the ranks of Frankenstein and Dracula, and the 2025 remake is a creative parody of the source material. Wait. It’s not a parody? Indeed, the most recent “Wolf Man” is the writer-power couple Leigh…
More than two months after its release, “Wicked” still has the media and audiences under its spell. From theaters to streaming services, social media and beyond, director Jon M. Chu’s highly anticipated adaptation has become more than just a film; it’s a cultural event. But…
Another entry into an oversaturated genre, “Heretic” is a horror film that shockingly did something right. The film condenses thousands of years of similar narratives from the revised religions that have influenced human history with a tense and exhilarating premise. Despite the complex ideas, the…
Grammy Award-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion had a meteoric rise to fame when a single from her mixtape “Tina Snow” charted on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2019. However, her ability to enjoy the spotlight was diminished in 2020 when she was shot by rapper…
If a genie granted me three wishes, reviewing a good movie this year would be one of them. Unfortunately, the lamp is vacant. “Venom: The Last Dance” is the final installment in the “Venom” trilogy. Fans of the character may be upset, but it really…
It’s no surprise that Black people have historically been poorly represented in horror films, whether they are killed off in the first five minutes or simply lack depth and development. However, there have been times when writers and directors have brought Black characters to the…
It’s common for people to discuss their favorite Halloween movies, but television episodes don’t typically get the same love. The Scout staff has created a list of its favorite spooky episodes from a variety of shows, including live-action and animated picks. “Abbott Elementary”: “Candy Zombies”…
“Joker: Folie à Deux” premiered Oct. 4, and to put it simply: no one saw it. Domestically, the movie made about $38.7 million on opening weekend, which is disappointing, to say the least. Since then, revenue has failed to meet expectations. With Joaquin Phoenix reprising…