mother!director Darren Aronofsky responds to F CinemaScore

‘That’s cool.’ How, if you walk out of this movie, are you not going to give it an F? Aronofsky said in a newQ&A with The Frame. Its a total punch. And I realize that we were excited by that. We wanted to make a punk movie and come at you. Filmmaking is such a hard journey. People are constantly saying no to you. Aronofsky also discussed how spoiler alert!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Brian Tucker

Movie reviews: Rogue One rises, Collateral Beauty fades

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Opens Dec. 16. (Thankfully, Moana doesnt have a love interest.) And like those films, its phantasmagorical special effects are easy on the eyes. Credit: Barry Wetcher; Lucasfilm So why doesFantastic Beastsfeel so oddly lifeless? Why doesnt it cast more of a spell? First, there are the performances, which aside from Redmaynes are surprisingly flat. And second, the thinness of the source material gives the whole film a slightly padded feeling....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Jeffrey Barnes

Mr. Mercedesis a pulpy meditation on masculinity

Mr. Mercedesbegins with a monstrous act of mass murder. A warped soul wearing a clown mask mows down 16 people by driving a car through a crowd. We get close-ups of people getting trampled. Credit: Jim Bridges/AT&T AUDIENCE Network But what sticks with you isnt the horror, its the humanity. Mercedeshas more on its mind than hit-and-run schlock shocks. This prologue sums up the power and flaws of the 10-episode limited series from superproducer David E....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Christopher Douglas

Mr. Mercedesrecap: 'Cloudy, With a Chance of Mayhem'

Brady starts to crack, while Bill makes inroads with Janey Patterson Well, if you thoughtMr. Mercedescould use more creepy incest and cranky drunk rambling, this was certainly the episode for you! Unlike Rorschach, though, Brady stayed and watched. Credit: AT&T AUDIENCE NETWORK He screams at his boss to SHUT UP! Lou encourages him to take the rest of the day off. Or does his moms alcoholism make him hate all things drug-related?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Ryan Bryant

Mr. Mercedesrecap: 'From the Ashes'

While hes talking to his computer friends, upstairs his mom is preparing dinner for the two of them. Because, of course, the meat that she grabs are the patties laced with poison. Now theyre in his mothers hands. Unfortunately, they soon end up in her mouth as well. When Brady finally arrives upstairs, he finds his mother coughing up blood on the floor. Bill is now all too aware of the danger Brady poses to his loved ones....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Matthew Martin

Mr. Mercedesrecap: 'Gods Who Fall'

Once again, she denies leaving her keys in the car. As weve seen, that car was a bloody wreck. Could that have had anything to do with her suicide? Credit: AT&T AUDIENCE NETWORK It sure seems like it was a tough position to be in. Why did Brady choose Olivia at all? Outside, Brady takes special notice of Jeromes dog, which surely isnt a good sign for that dog. Or Jerome, for that matter he shouldve stayed away from this whole mess when he had the chance....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 224 words · David Marshall

Mr. Mercedesrecap: 'On Your Mark'

To start off, Brady has sent Hodges a new video. Tonight is no different. Luckily, Ida comes by to help give Hodges cover. Credit: AT&T AUDIENCE NETWORK Unfortunately, even after she helps clear Hodges, hes still haunted by the video he saw. After that, we check in with Brain Buds. He promises theyll talk more during their lunch break. At the same time, Brady also struggles to protect his secrets from the people around him....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 201 words · Richard Mendoza

Mr. Mercedesrecap: 'People in the Rain'

It all begins with Bradys job interview. Bill, for his part, is investigating the car mover he believes is also Mr. Mercedes. He rushes to the hospital and soon learns that Janey is the most reasonable member of her family. Credit: AT&T AUDIENCE NETWORK The poor girl is clearly terrified of her mother finding out, but she doesnt have to worry. Bills chill, especially since Holly seems to have some insight into Olivias death....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Jacqueline Horton

Mr. Mercedesrecap: 'The Suicide Hour'

Bill and Brady finally have a conversation with unexpected consequences Bill and Brady continue to parallel each other. On top of that, they both go through breakups (of a kind) in this episode. But thats not Bradys only major car-related memory/fantasy. Credit: AT&T AUDIENCE NETWORK Guess that explains that! After his sexy night with Janey, Bill returns home the next morning. Hes greeted by a surly Ida and, even more disturbing, evidence that someone broke into his house....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 288 words · Destiny Wood

Mr. Mercedesrecap: 'Willow Lake'

After weeks of buildup, things finally start blowing up Well all right! After weeks of buildup and maneuvering,Mr. Mercedesfinally exploded this week, with tragic results for several characters. Credit: AT&T AUDIENCE NETWORK This time, its his relationship with Jerome. Bill approaches his young friend in the middle of lawn-mowing duties to make it explain his behavior. When he gets to the diner, he meets the newest member of the team: Holly Gibney....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Scott Collins

Mr. Mercedesseries premiere recap: 'Pilot'

But unlike last years11.22.63,Mr. Mercedesis not set in the romantic, colorful world of 60s America. It is, rather, set amid the wreckage of modern America. Credit: Jim Bridges/AT&T AUDIENCE Network The crime scene is grotesque, but the polices first assumption is that the driver must have lost control. Detective Bill Hodges (Brendan Gleeson) knows better as he surveys the damage: He didnt lose control. Flash forward two years, and it doesnt seem like things are going great for Hodges....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Andrew Bailey Jr.

Mr. Robot episode 9: Joanna Wellick says hello Ollie

We begin with a correction. Maybe the most ironic correction Ive ever had to write. In my recap of theMr. Credit: USA Network Several readers brought the omission to my attention. So I wrote some something new to make up for it. A scene from the season 1 finale makes clear why Joanna would call Elliot by the name Ollie. In my attempt to solve this non-mystery, I put forth ideas that risked confusing people about the storyMr....

May 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1318 words · Luke Mccarthy

Mr. Robot finale recap: Season 2, Episode 12

All your crazy theories about ‘Mr. Robot’ are wrong. We were prepared for apocalypse. Credit: Michael Parmelee/USA Network A tumble down the rabbit-hole, maybe even a trip through a wormhole. Instead, the season 2 finale ofMr. Robotgave us the anti-apocalypse. Oh, sure, there were revelations. So it was slightly anti-climactic, too. The emotional peak of Darlene’s season? Not a surprise, although it does keep some of Tyrell Wellick’s mystery alive....

May 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1212 words · Heather Cooper