The Conjuring universe has raked in billions by selling itself as “based on a true story.” But when a 2017 report exposed disturbing allegations about Ed and Lorraine Warren—the very couple the franchise is built on—Hollywood shrugged and kept the money machine rolling. Twelve years, eight films, and one ugly truth buried under box office receipts.
Denis Villeneuve Is Everything Bond Needs Right Now
Denis Villeneuve isn’t too serious for James Bond—he’s exactly what the franchise needs. The Hollywood Reporter’s take is trash, and the nostalgia for campy 007 misses the point. Bond doesn’t need more jokes. It needs someone with vision. Let Villeneuve cook.
Hollywood After Dark 