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Spider-Noir Episode 2's Opening Scene Is A Reference To Some Of The Best Film Noir Dialogue Ever

staff@slashfilm.com (Debopriyaa Dutta) — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:45:00 +0000

The second episode of Spider-Noir opens with a back-and-forth between characters that's reminiscent of a memorable exchange in Billy Wilder's Double Indemnity.

For The First Time, Spider-Noir Actor Lamorne Morris Talks About Making Marvel History [Exclusive]

staff@slashfilm.com (Ben Pearson) — Wed, 27 May 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Lamorne Morris makes Marvel history in the season finale of Spider-Noir, and the actor speaks about it for the very first time with /Film.

Margaret Atwood's Cameo In The Testaments Season 1 Finale, Explained

staff@slashfilm.com (Nina Starner) — Wed, 27 May 2026 19:16:20 +0000

Margaret Atwood shows up in the Season 1 finale of The Testaments, but the author of The Handmaid's Tale isn't the episode's only big cameo.

Spider-Noir Creator Explains Why Nicolas Cage's Accent Changes Throughout The Show [Exclusive]

staff@slashfilm.com (Ben Pearson) — Wed, 27 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000

You may've noticed that Nic Cage's Humphrey Bogart impression comes and goes over the course of Spider-Noir. Co-showrunner Oren Uziel explains why that happens.

One Spider-Noir Casting Choice Is A 20-Year-Old Noir Callback

staff@slashfilm.com (Bill Bria) — Wed, 27 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Spider-Noir pays homage to superhero films as well as film noir, including a casting decision that honors a modern favorite from 2005.

X-Men '97 Season 2 Trailer: Apocalypse Arrives At The Worst Possible Time

staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:20:39 +0000

The X-Men return scattered across time and space to deal with Apocalypse in the trailer for the Disney+ series X-Men '97 Season 2.

What Are The Backrooms? Origins And History Explained

staff@slashfilm.com (Ryan Scott) — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:45:00 +0000

With the viral YouTube sensation The Backrooms having now inspired a mainstream horror film, let's take a look back at the history of this phenomenon.

10 Best Pirate Movies Of All Time, Ranked

staff@slashfilm.com (Sam Stone) — Wed, 27 May 2026 15:10:00 +0000

Ahoy, mateys! We've scoured the seven seas for the 10 best pirate movies ever made, and have come up with a ranking for your reading pleasure.

5 Things We Learned About Disney World's Cool Kids' Summer 2026

staff@slashfilm.com (Ben Pearson) — Wed, 27 May 2026 13:28:05 +0000

We visited Walt Disney World and got some inside info about several updates to major attractions, including Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and Smugglers Run.

Nicolas Cage's First Western Was A Critical And Box Office Disaster

staff@slashfilm.com (Joe Roberts) — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:45:00 +0000

While the Nicolas Cage-led Butcher's Crossing hit theaters before it, this critical and financial disaster was the first Western the actor ever worked on.

The Mandalorian And Grogu's Shocking Events Could Have Major Consequences For The Star Wars Galaxy

staff@slashfilm.com (Bryan Young) — Wed, 27 May 2026 01:03:15 +0000

The end of The Mandalorian and Grogu indicates some serious consequences for the New Republic and the rest of the Star Wars galaxy. Let us explain.

Why Steven Spielberg's Robopocalypse Movie Was Canceled

staff@slashfilm.com (Sandy Schaefer) — Wed, 27 May 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Steven Spielberg nearly adapted the sci-fi book Robopocalypse into a big-budget tentpole. Here's why the project was ultimately abandoned.

Paramount Hated When Star Trek: The Next Generation Writers Used One Storytelling Technique

staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) — Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Even though Star Trek: The Next Generation's two-part episodes often delivered some of the best stories, Paramount wasn't a fan of the cliffhangers.

One Piece Just Delivered A Reunion 20 Years In The Making, And It Might Be The Best Anime Episode Of The Year

staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) — Tue, 26 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Episode 1163 of One Piece finally paid off a reunion that was two decades in the making, and the result might be the best anime episode of 2026.

The Hidden Detail In Project Hail Mary Most Fans Never Notice

staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) — Tue, 26 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000

You've probably heard about Meryl Steep's voice cameo in Project Hail Mary, but there's another big one that's now been confirmed.

Toy Story 5 Ventures Into New Animated Territory With An Imaginative Playtime Sequence

staff@slashfilm.com (Ethan Anderton) — Tue, 26 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Toy Story 5 takes us into Bonnie's imagination, allowing Pixar to bring an entirely new animation style into the long-running franchise.

Before Gilligan's Island, Alan Hale Jr. Headlined His Own Western TV Series With A Unique Premise

staff@slashfilm.com (Joe Roberts) — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Alan Hale Jr. is most well-known for his time on Gilligan's Island, but he once headlined a Western TV series that lasted a single season.

Conan O'Brien Is Toy Story 5's Best New Character, And You Can Thank An Intern For His Design

staff@slashfilm.com (Ethan Anderton) — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Conan O'Brien voices Smarty Pants, a potty-training toy, in Toy Story 5, and there's a good chance he's going to steal the entire movie.

Clint Eastwood's Only '80s Western Was A Box Office Win And A Critical Triumph

staff@slashfilm.com (Joe Roberts) — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:30:00 +0000

While the '80s wasn't a great time for Clint Eastwood professionally, the one Western he made that decade was a winner across the board.

First Reactions To Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day Have Critics Saying The Same Thing

staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Mathai) — Wed, 27 May 2026 17:17:36 +0000

The first wave of reactions to Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day have arrived, and it sounds like we're in for another sci-fi banger from the master filmmaker.