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Twin Peaks Creator David Lynch Had A Very Unique Way Of Conducting Auditions

staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

David Lynch was never one for convention, so it's no surprise that the Twin Peaks creator took an unusual approach to auditioning actors for his projects.

The Only Simpsons Episode That Upset Series Creator Matt Groening's Father, Homer

staff@slashfilm.com (Joe Roberts) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Homer Simpson is named after creator Matt Groening's father, and the real Homer only ever had a problem with one specific joke on the show.

Project Hail Mary's Screenwriter Thought The Ryan Gosling Movie Was A Nightmare To Adapt

staff@slashfilm.com (Hannah Shaw-Williams) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:45:00 +0000

One of Project Hail Mary's main characters is an alien rock who doesn't have a face. For screenwriter Drew Goddard, adapting the book was the perfect nightmare.

17 Years Ago, Star Trek Made A Ballsy Choice That Paid Off In A Big Way

staff@slashfilm.com (Ben Pearson) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:45:00 +0000

2009's Star Trek ended up being a box office hit that resurrected the franchise, thanks in part to a ballsy choice that paid off.

Morgan Freeman's Star-Studded Heist Movie On Netflix Flew Under Everyone's Radar

staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Smith) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000

This heist flick, which is currently on Netflix, flew under the radar despite starring big names like Morgan Freeman. There's a reason for that.

This Awesome '80s Action Thriller Was Based On A Scrapped Akira Kurosawa Script

staff@slashfilm.com (Debopriyaa Dutta) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

This highly entertaining 1985 American action thriller was based on a story written by legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa.

Resident Evil Test Screening Reactions Have Us Hyped For Zach Cregger's 2026 Movie

staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Smith) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:10:15 +0000

Weapons filmmaker Zach Cregger will return in 2026 with a Resident Evil movie reboot, and early testing screening reactions bode well for the horror flick.

Men In Black's Forgotten '90s Animated Series Is Way Better Than The Sequels

staff@slashfilm.com (Sandy Schaefer) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Unlike the Men in Black movie sequels, the franchise's less-discussed '90s animated series (which is currently streaming for free) is actually pretty good.

Ben Stiller Wishes More People Would Watch His Dramatic Biopic With Owen Wilson

staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

In the late 1990s, comedy performers Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson teamed up for a dramatic biopic that Stiller wishes more people had seen.

All 7 Sam Raimi Horror Movies Ranked (Including Send Help)

staff@slashfilm.com (Jamie Jirak) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0000

Director Sam Raimi has returned to the horror genre over and over again since making The Evil Dead. Here are all seven of his horror movies, ranked.

For All Mankind Season 5 Offers A Prestige TV Reunion No One Saw Coming

staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

An ongoing murder investigation in For All Mankind season 5 doubles as an unexpected reunion for the stars of an older prestige TV series.

The Hunt For Gollum Movie Officially Recasting One Major Lord Of The Rings Character

staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Mathai) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:09:36 +0000

Director Andy Serkis has confirmed that the upcoming Hunt for Gollum movie will recast a major Lord of the Rings film trilogy character.

The Simpsons Writing Staff Were Given A Special Privilege No Other TV Show Had

staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Thanks to the involvement of legendary producer James L. Brooks, The Simpsons writers were able to get away with things no other show could.

Why Nintendo Fans Shouldn't Expect A Super Smash Bros. Movie After Super Mario Galaxy

staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:20:40 +0000

If you're hoping that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is setting up a Super Smash Bros. Movie next you might end up being disappointed.

Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters Season 2 Finally Resolves A Season 1 Mystery

staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Mathai) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2, episode 6 finally unravels a mystery involving Hiroshi that's been lingering since season 1.

Chuck Norris Didn't Have Much Love For This '80s Action Movie With Steve James

staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0000

While looking back at his long film career, Chuck Norris didn't seem to be very happy with this '80s action flick that saw him going up against a serial killer.

For All Mankind Season 5 Brings One Of Foundation's Doomed Sci-Fi Concepts To Our Solar System

staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:45:00 +0000

For All Mankind season 5 has introduced a sci-fi concept that previously appeared in Apple TV's Foundation ... and doesn't bode well for the show's characters.

Star Wars Day 2026 Merch Celebrates Return Of The Jedi With New Endor Gear [Exclusive]

staff@slashfilm.com (Ethan Anderton) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

For Star Wars Day 2026, /Film is exclusively debuting new Endor gear from Disney Store inspired by Return of the Jedi, and much more merch is on the way.

This '50s Western Is A Forgotten Gem That Completely Changed Television

staff@slashfilm.com (Joe Roberts) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:45:00 +0000

The Western TV series Cheyenne debuted in 1955 and made history with its episode lengths. It also helped to firm up an archetype we still see on screens today.

Super Mario Bros. Director Thinks One Cut Scene Would Have Saved The Maligned '90s Movie

staff@slashfilm.com (Bill Bria) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000

The live-action Super Mario Bros. movie is famously hated, but one of the directors thinks the film could have been saved by a deleted scene.