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From stories of womanhood and growing up, to historic biopics to slapstick comedy involving theater and a fight club, the films on the 2023 movie schedule blew me away this year! For the first time in my life, I watched over 100 films that came out in a given year, and now I’m here to

They make up one of Hollywood’s most enduring friendships and professional partnerships, so it’s not a shock that Chris Messina fanboyed at the thought of working with both Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.  The Mindy Project star had frequently collaborated with Ben Affleck in the past, appearing as a CIA operative in Affleck’s Best Picture-winning

While opinions are probably still divided on whether Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was a 2023 movie release schedule triumph or an absolute flop, there are some things we can all agree on. One of those very subjects would probably be how we all wish Ke Huy Quan’s Short Round had returned to

Nearly a decade after the world bid farewell to the comedic genius Robin Williams, millions of fans, friends, and family still feel the void left by his absence. In a moving tribute during the 46th annual Kennedy Center Honors, Whoopi Goldberg emotionally honored her longtime friend and fellow comedian/actor, Billy Crystal. The poignant moment saw

We already know the Kardashians go all-out where Christmas is concerned, and that includes festive fashion. And it looks like youngest sister Kylie Jenner kept up the over-the-top family traditions with her Christmas fit this year, with fans even theorizing that her yuletide look was a reference to her famous beau and Wonka star Timothée

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been known to delight his social media followers with some truly fun posts, and that’s definitely been the case during this holiday season. Just this week, he had some users swooning after he donned his iconic ‘90s fanny pack look. He also recently posted about going to In-N-Out Burger, saying

Mild spoilers for Anyone But You lie ahead. Most probably know by now that Glen Powell pivoted back to rom-coms by way of his latest film, Anyone But You, which pairs him with Euphoria’s Sydney Sweeney. But did you know that the 2023 movie release features cameos from Powell’s parents? The Texas native spoke about

Val Kilmer‘s portrayal of Doc Holliday in one of the most iconic ’90s films, Tombstone, left an indelible mark on pop culture. His performance as one of the era’s standout supporting characters is so beloved that it’s nearly inconceivable to envision anyone else in the role. For a fascinating glimpse into what might have been,

It’s been 25 years since Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan last graced us with their presences in a romantic comedy, and yet, I find myself thinking about You’ve Got Mail daily. Since then, both have gone on to have prolific lives, professionally and personally, winning awards, raising incredibly talented kids who followed in their footsteps,

If the cinematic landscape of 2023 were to be described as a buffet, I could say that I’ve been feasting since January. I make a goal every year to see as many new releases as I possibly can so that I have the best possible context to judge my favorites, and I managed to squeeze

For about as long as I can remember, the first movie I watch each holiday season after putting up the tree and decorating the house is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Not only is it one of the greatest Christmas movies of all time, as well as the best entry in the Vacation franchise, it has

Back in 1993, acclaimed director Richard Linklater gave audiences Dazed and Confused, one of the best high school movies of all time. Its plot was simple, as it revolved around a group of ‘70s teens and their shenanigans on the last day of school. A lot stars, who would eventually become big names, were a

When it comes to repeat cinematic pairings we never expected, Dua Lipa and John Cena are up there. The pop singer and 16-time WWE champion appeared as Mermaid Barbies in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie and are set to both be part of the Argylle cast, which is coming to theaters this February. Lipa recently shared

Zac Efron may be garnering career-best reviews for his heartbreaking work in The Iron Claw, his wrestling movie with Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson and Stanley Simons. But don’t think that any of his co-stars are letting the movie star forget where he came from.  During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the quartet of

Everything is bigger in Texas, they say, and that certainly includes the star power of its homegrown celebrities. From the biggest stars in music to the biggest on the silver screen, the biggest celebs in the squared circle, and almost everywhere else, Texas has bred them all.  California may be home to Hollywood, but there

Mandy Moore has always had a lovely girl-next-door relatability about her, and her completely understandable reaction to working with teen heartthrob Shane West in 2002’s A Walk to Remember is even more proof.  The actress-singer — who, fun fact about A Walk To Remember, turned 17 during the production of the romantic movie — detailed

After happy couple Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse announced they are expecting their first child together last month, The Batman actor is making some changes behind the scenes regarding his properties. Pattinson has owned a two bedroom, two bathroom home in California’s Hollywood Hills for nearly a decade, but he has just reportedly sold the

Big Little Lies besties Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern are one Hollywood friendship that we all want to be part of, and their hilarious holiday posts are only adding more fuel to the fire.  The Oscar-winning actresses—who first got close while playing daughter and mother in Wild, the 2014 film adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s memoir—

Since the debut of the initial trailer for Anyone But You, it was evident that Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney shared a captivating on-screen presence, sparking widespread fan speculation about what might be happening off-camera. As you witness the duo hooking up and fighting in Anyone But You footage, the undeniable chemistry is palpable. However,

Rumors regarding The Holiday 2 have been swirling for years now, with outlets reporting that the cast of the popular Christmas movie had officially signed on to return for the sequel, even star Cameron Diaz, who had largely retired from acting. Those initial reports were, sadly, swiftly debunked by director Nancy Meyers, but another actor from

“Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire” takes you on a journey through space straight from the mind of filmmaker Zack Snyder… and falls flat in almost every way according to CinemaBlend’s Managing Editor Sean O’Connell. The one thing it does best? Sparking controversy over the extended director’s cut Snyder claims to have

Actor Jonathan Majors has had quite a year, starring in Ant-Man 3 and Creed III before getting involved in a serious legal battle. Majors’ legal issues related to allegations from his ex, which resulted in him being charged with a number of crimes back in March. He and his ex Grace Jabbari have been facing

After the Barbie movie became the biggest blockbuster of the year and one of the best movies of 2023, Warner Bros. has just made history. The film has reportedly just become the first to have an American Sign Language (ASL) version available to stream on Max at the same time as the original version. Bringing

It’s fifteen years since Stephanie Meyers’ Twilight book was adapted to the big screen. Whether you loved the series to watch a shirtless Jacob, some vampire action, or to laugh at cringe-worthy lines like “Where the hell have you been, loca?” this fantasy franchise still holds up. Now, imagine if the Twilight characters you love

The upcoming A24 movie The Iron Claw may not have Lily James showing off her wrestling moves, but she still had to be around Zac Efron and the rest of the cast as they wore their ‘80s wrestling garb. It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it. If you look at Efron’s insane

War for the Planet of the Apes could have easily ended the “reboot” era of the Apes franchise, with audiences being left to imagine what happened after the death of Andy Serkis’ Caesar. Instead, we’ll revisit this world next year in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, with the story picking up roughly 300

In 2023, the staff here at CinemaBlend watched a lot of movies. Between us all, we screened over 260 titles – with over 1,400 screenings/streams counted. We all have individual favorites, but there are certain titles that we love as a collective, and that’s what this ranked feature represents. Every year, we maintain a screening

Along with all the things we know about Poor Things and its reception, I’m certain that it will go down as one of Emma Stone’s best movies (if not the best). And it’s with the same confidence that I think Emma Stone is guaranteed a second Oscar for the film too. Now, I know that’s

It seems as though the best Christmas movies revolve around family, and while each member of the family is equally important, I tend to focus on the dads more than most. As a father of a child, I look as much to the dads of Christmas movies as much as my own father and step-father

Jonathan Majors’ legal issues continue to dominate the headlines, especially as his trial for alleged assault continues. While most eyes have arguably been on the legal proceedings themselves, a sum of people have also been keeping tabs on the embattled actor’s love life. Majors is currently in a relationship with fellow superhero movie vet Meagan