Robert Downey Jr. playfully mocked Gwyneth Paltrow's perceived lack of knowledge about the Marvel Cinematic Universe during an interview with Tom Holland, specifically regarding the "three Spider-Men" moment. When Holland mentioned filming with all three Spider-Men, Downey Jr. quipped that Paltrow would likely be unaware, a recurring joke stemming from her past confusion about her co-stars and specific MCU film details.

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Bryan Fuller's debut feature film, Dust Bunny, is a dark magical realist horror film starring Mads Mikkelsen and Sigourney Weaver, centered on an eight-year-old girl who believes a monster under her bed ate her family. The film, which Fuller describes as personal and terrifying, originated from a dream and evolved from a series to a feature, with Mikkelsen praised for his complex performance.

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Letterboxd is launching a new "Video Store" platform in December, allowing users to rent rare, hard-to-find, and undistributed films on an à la carte basis. This digital library aims to function like a virtual video store, with curated "shelves" based on user watchlists and reviews, featuring festival standouts, long-sought-after titles, restorations, and limited-time releases. The service will be available on various devices at launch, including web, iOS, Android, and smart TVs, driven by the demand from user watchlists rather than licensing ease.

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A24 has released the trailer for The Drama, a new film starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya. The movie centers on Sam (Pattinson) and Chloe (Zendaya), two former best friends and collaborators whose relationship fractured after Sam betrayed Chloe, causing her to lose an Oscar. Years later, their paths cross again at a prestigious festival, forcing them to confront their past. The film is described as a "witty and biting" exploration of friendship, betrayal, and the cutthroat world of Hollywood, and it is set to release on January 10, 2026.

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Lush has collaborated with the Wicked film duology to release a Fiyero-inspired Scarecrow body scrub. This exfoliating scrub, designed to hydrate and smooth the skin, is part of a larger collection of Wicked-themed products from Lush. The product is inspired by Fiyero's character and the Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz, offering fans a thematic way to engage with the film.

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A unique cinematic event dubbed "The Hopocalypse" is scheduled for October 2026, featuring a special double feature of Five Nights at Freddy's 2 and Bryan Fuller's horror film Dust Bunny. This pairing promises a night of terror, with Five Nights at Freddy's 2 continuing the jump-scare-filled saga of the haunted animatronics, and Dust Bunny offering a dark, magical realist horror experience about a child and a monster under her bed.

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Mutant has announced an exclusive vinyl soundtrack release for Rian Johnson's upcoming film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. The soundtrack will feature the film's score by Nathan Johnson, and is available for pre-order, with specific details about variants and release dates to be announced.

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Rian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is praised as a masterful, darkly comedic, and intellectually stimulating whodunnit, with Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc facing his most challenging case yet. The film, which is set in a gothic manor and features a murder that seems impossible, is described as a "puzzle box within a puzzle box" that delves into themes of greed, legacy, and illusion. The review highlights the film's strong ensemble cast, intricate plot, and sharp writing, cementing its place as a standout in the mystery genre.

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