In this episode of Hollywood After Dark, we break down Gina Carano’s surprise settlement with Disney, why movie talk is drowning in toxic positivity and fan tribalism, and why trusting James Gunn’s denials is a rookie mistake.
Zack Cregger Promises Lore-Faithful Resident Evil Without the Actual Story
Zack Cregger, director of Barbarian and Weapons, is taking on Resident Evil—but he’s leaving Leon, Jill, and the other core game characters on the bench. While he promises the movie will respect the lore and serve as a “love letter” to the franchise, fans have heard that pitch before from past failed adaptations. After decades of misfires, Cregger’s choice to tell an entirely new story is a bold gamble that could either revitalize the series or become just another missed opportunity in a long list of them.
How Movie Talk Turned Into Fantasy Football for Film Bros
Movie talk has turned into a noisy, bad faith echo chamber where box office numbers are treated like sports scores and AI-written clickbait drowns out real discussion. The loudest, most controversial voices get rewarded, while honest, thoughtful conversation gets ignored. Media literacy hasn’t just declined—it’s been buried under SEO headlines, culture war bait, and the endless churn of empty content.
Why Gina Carano’s “Win” Over Disney Is Pure Culture War Theater
Gina Carano’s lawsuit against Disney is over, but it’s not the decisive victory her fans are cheering about. She walked away with $750,000, no admission of wrongdoing from Disney, and a vague “future opportunities” line that’s more PR than promise. The settlement lifts her Hollywood freeze, but it won’t erase four years of baggage — or the fact she let herself become a pawn in the culture war machine that will turn on her the second she steps back into mainstream work.
James Gunn Gave Us Superman. It’s Time to Give Us Closure.
Superman’s box office win marks a new beginning for DC Studios, but it’s also the perfect moment to right some old wrongs. The Ayer Cut, the Schumacher Cut, and Batgirl are all finished or nearly done — and fans deserve to see them. In a world where audiences are used to getting burned, offering closure would be a rare and powerful move.
What Happened to the Krypto Golden Biscuit Winners? Nothing.
The Krypto Golden Biscuit Sweepstakes was supposed to be a charming throwback. Instead, it vanished without a winner, a whisper, or a second thought. With odds that bordered on absurd and a prize nobody seems to have claimed, the whole thing feels like a marketing stunt that never understood its audience — or its timing.
Why the “Woke Superman” Outrage Is Completely Made Up
The backlash against James Gunn’s Superman isn’t about the movie — it’s about content. Critics are calling it “woke” because Clark Kent dares to be kind, thoughtful, and human. There’s no agenda here, just a character trying to be good in a world where being good is complicated. And that, apparently, is enough to set the internet on fire.
The Rock Tried to Hijack the DC Universe — And Lost
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson thought Black Adam would be his ticket to running the DC Universe — complete with Henry Cavill, power lunches, and a potential executive role for his producing partner. But when the global box office fell short, Warner Bros. passed the baton to James Gunn, ending one of the boldest behind-the-scenes plays in franchise history.
Why Superman Needs to Fly Higher Than Just Ticket Sales
Superman (2025) isn’t just a reboot—it’s a stress test for the entire future of the DC Universe. With massive expectations, polarizing fan reactions, and sky-high financial pressure, the film needs to be more than just a box office hit. From inflated comparisons to Man of Steel to the unexpected merchandising push behind Krypto the Superdog, this post dives into why the movie’s real battle isn’t just on the screen—it’s for the survival of a franchise.
Mark Hamill Just Confirmed What We Knew About The Last Jedi
Nearly eight years after The Last Jedi, Mark Hamill is still rewriting Luke Skywalker in his own head—and honestly, can you blame him? In the latest Hollywood After Dark, we break down Hamill’s tragic personal headcanon, what it reveals about the failures of the sequel trilogy, and why "Jake Skywalker" might have been the most honest thing he ever said.
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