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![[EXCLUSIVE] 'POWER FORCE' Heats Up: Shane Harper and Miriam Hyman Break Down the Chaos Ahead of Friday’s New Episode](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_b53204ef56724f01b971c658e7cbcb06~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_b53204ef56724f01b971c658e7cbcb06~mv2.webp)
![[EXCLUSIVE] 'POWER FORCE' Heats Up: Shane Harper and Miriam Hyman Break Down the Chaos Ahead of Friday’s New Episode](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_b53204ef56724f01b971c658e7cbcb06~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_b53204ef56724f01b971c658e7cbcb06~mv2.webp)
[EXCLUSIVE] 'POWER FORCE' Heats Up: Shane Harper and Miriam Hyman Break Down the Chaos Ahead of Friday’s New Episode
The twists keep tightening in Power Book IV: Force , and as we approach Episode 5, the series is deep in a pressure-cooker of shifting alliances, fractured loyalties, and characters fighting to maintain whatever scraps of control they have left. STARZ gave us an exclusive early look at what’s coming this Friday, and trust, things are about to explode. Vic’s walking a razor’s edge, Stacy’s playing a dangerous game of power management, and the entire board is shifting faster th

Klep Napier
Dec 3, 20253 min read


Hollywood Turns Blue Again: “Avatar: Fire and Ash” Ignites the Red Carpet at a Monumental World Premiere
Hollywood brought Pandora to life tonight as the cast and filmmakers of “ Avatar: Fire and Ash ” illuminated the Dolby Theatre for one of the most star-studded and visually spectacular premieres in recent years. The energy outside the iconic Hollywood venue was electric as fans, press, and celebrities gathered to witness the unveiling of the third chapter in James Cameron’s groundbreaking franchise. With its exclusive theatrical release set for December 19, audiences worldwid

CritiX Staff
Dec 3, 20253 min read


Did You See This Yet? Blumhouse and Focus Features Drop the New Trailer for 'OBSESSION'
Horror fans, if you haven’t peeped this trailer yet, now is absolutely the time. Focus Features has officially partnered with Blumhouse , the studio behind some of the most iconic and genre-defining horror films of this generation, to release Curry Barker’s breakout feature Obsession . After its buzzy midnight debut at TIFF, the film instantly became one of the most talked-about discoveries of the festival, shaking audiences with a shocking and unsettling descent into abject

Klep Napier
Dec 3, 20253 min read


‘Return to Silent Hill’ Drops First Trailer — Christophe Gans Brings the Psychological Nightmare Back to the Big Screen in 2026
By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Silent Hill fans, grab your flashlights and brace your nerves the fog is rolling back in. The long-awaited first international trailer for Return to Silent Hill has finally crawled out of the darkness, setting the stage for a chilling 2026 theatrical release. It’s a fitting return that lines up perfectly with the 20-year anniversary of the original 2006 Silent Hill movie, and director Christophe Gans is once again at the helm to drag us deeper

Klep Napier
Dec 2, 20252 min read
![[INTERVIEW] Endgame Energy: Kris Lofton & Adrienne Walker Say POWER FORCE Is About to Detonate](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_d342b30a0b5a48cdbcaaeefddecf42a1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_d342b30a0b5a48cdbcaaeefddecf42a1~mv2.webp)
![[INTERVIEW] Endgame Energy: Kris Lofton & Adrienne Walker Say POWER FORCE Is About to Detonate](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_d342b30a0b5a48cdbcaaeefddecf42a1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_d342b30a0b5a48cdbcaaeefddecf42a1~mv2.webp)
[INTERVIEW] Endgame Energy: Kris Lofton & Adrienne Walker Say POWER FORCE Is About to Detonate
By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com As Power Book IV: Force barrels toward the midpoint of its final season, the tension inside CBI has never felt sharper, more unpredictable, or more emotionally loaded. With only a handful of episodes left before we close the chapter on Tommy Egan’s Chicago saga, the cast is leaning all the way into themes that defined the original Power : loyalty, betrayal, ambition, and the brutal price of wanting the top spot. During our conversation with A

CritiX Staff
Nov 28, 20253 min read


Inside David Dastmalchian’s Process: Spotlight On Debuts with a Deep Dive into 'THROUGH' and 'DUST BUNNY'
By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Spotlight On is the newest chapter in what we are building at WeAreCritiX.com , a 20 to 30 minute seat at the table with the creatives who pour their whole selves into the work. For our premiere installment, we could not think of anyone better than actor, writer, and lifelong genre kid David Dastmalchian . From The Dark Knight and James Gunn's The Suicide Squad to the Ant-Man films, Late Night with the Devil , Dust Bunny and his upcoming t

Klep Napier
Nov 26, 20255 min read


Punky Power: Soleil Moon Frye and Cherie Johnson Reunite For Their First Ever Comic Con Panel
By Klep Napier | wearecritix.com Rhode Island Comic Con 2025 closed out with a moment that felt less like a panel and more like a family reunion. For the first time in their careers, Punky Brewster icons Soleil Moon Frye and Cherie Johnson shared a Comic Con stage together, and the energy in the room said everything. Moderated by WeAreCritiX’s own Klep Napier, the panel blended laughter, tears and raw honesty as fans celebrated not just a beloved 80s sitcom, but a friendship

Klep Napier
Nov 25, 20254 min read


Ice-T Says Less “SVU” Time Means More Music Time — And Fans Shouldn’t Panic
By Klep Napier, WeAreCritiX.com Before we dive in, here’s the moment that kicked all this off. TMZ pulled up on Ice-T during his daughter Chanel’s 10th birthday celebration at American Dream Mall and got him talking about the big question fans have been asking all season: Why is Fin popping up less on SVU? The man answered with honesty, humor, and that classic Ice-T confidence. Check out the full exchange below. Ice-T has never been the type to stress when the industry hits h

Klep Napier
Nov 24, 20253 min read


“Power Book IV: Force” Turns Up the Heat with a Tense Sneak Peek From Episode 4
By: Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Season three of Power Book IV: Force has already been moving like a runaway train, and STARZ is dropping gasoline on the fire with a brand-new sneak peek from episode four, “Time to See the King.” The high-stakes clip arrives ahead of the episode’s premiere on Friday, November 28, giving fans a pulse-pounding preview of the rising tension closing in on Tommy Egan and his uneasy alliance with Diamond Sampson. As the series heads toward its ex

Klep Napier
Nov 24, 20252 min read


Marty Supreme Ignites Cambridge: Josh Safdie Returns Home for a Packed Q&A at The Coolidge Corner Theatre
By Klep Napier| Wearecritix.com CAMBRIDGE, MA. Boston showed up big for filmmaker Josh Safdie this week as The Coolidge Corner Theatre hosted a special screening of his latest film Marty Supreme . The energy was already buzzing as the lights went down, but once the credits rolled and Safdie walked out to join the audience for an in-depth Q and A, the room shifted into something electric. For Safdie, a proud alum of Boston University’s College of Communication, the night doub

Klep Napier
Nov 22, 20253 min read
![[INTERVIEW]: Pam Grier on Why Audiences Matter - A Legacy Lesson | CritiX Exclusive](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_8a67189b761e43a3ae0c2f22faa5faa9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_8a67189b761e43a3ae0c2f22faa5faa9~mv2.webp)
![[INTERVIEW]: Pam Grier on Why Audiences Matter - A Legacy Lesson | CritiX Exclusive](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_8a67189b761e43a3ae0c2f22faa5faa9~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_8a67189b761e43a3ae0c2f22faa5faa9~mv2.webp)
[INTERVIEW]: Pam Grier on Why Audiences Matter - A Legacy Lesson | CritiX Exclusive
By Nikki Coleman | Wearecritix.com Few figures in film carry the kind of legacy, gravity, and grace that Pam Grier brings into a room. At this year’s Rhode Island Comic Con, WeAreCritiX.com ’s own Nikki Coleman sat down with the iconic actress for a candid, warm, and unexpectedly funny conversation. With a career spanning fifty-five years and cementing her as one of cinema’s most influential performers, Grier arrived ready to celebrate not herself, but the people who have s

Nicole Coleman
Nov 21, 20253 min read
![[TRAILER]: 'NIGHT PATROL' Brings a Brutal New Vision of Horror to the Streets of L.A.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_332a1db3fcf34c069eff317482bb1f85~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_332a1db3fcf34c069eff317482bb1f85~mv2.webp)
![[TRAILER]: 'NIGHT PATROL' Brings a Brutal New Vision of Horror to the Streets of L.A.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_332a1db3fcf34c069eff317482bb1f85~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_291,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_332a1db3fcf34c069eff317482bb1f85~mv2.webp)
[TRAILER]: 'NIGHT PATROL' Brings a Brutal New Vision of Horror to the Streets of L.A.
Klep Napier – WeAreCritiX.com A brand-new urban nightmare is ready to hit the streets. Today, the official trailer for Night Patrol dropped, delivering a tense, violent blend of supernatural terror, street-level grit, and social paranoia that positions this film as one of the most unexpected horror releases of the year. Directed by Ryan Prows ( Lowlife ) and written by Prows along with Shaye Ogbonna, Tim Cairo, and Jake Gibson , Night Patrol brings together an eclectic,

Klep Napier
Nov 17, 20252 min read
![[INTERVIEW] Meet Angelo Gray: The Young Scene-Stealer Making Waves in 'THE RUNNING MAN' (2025)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_b28dd1e7daaf4d7d8748fc6ffd622038~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_b28dd1e7daaf4d7d8748fc6ffd622038~mv2.webp)
![[INTERVIEW] Meet Angelo Gray: The Young Scene-Stealer Making Waves in 'THE RUNNING MAN' (2025)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_b28dd1e7daaf4d7d8748fc6ffd622038~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_b28dd1e7daaf4d7d8748fc6ffd622038~mv2.webp)
[INTERVIEW] Meet Angelo Gray: The Young Scene-Stealer Making Waves in 'THE RUNNING MAN' (2025)
By Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com At just 12 years old, Worcester native Angelo Gray is living every young performer’s dream, stepping into his very first film role and doing it on a global stage alongside some of today’s biggest names. Edgar Wright’s high-octane reboot of The Running Man brings together a powerhouse cast, Glen Powell, Colman Domingo, Josh Brolin and right there in the mix, trading lines and matching energy beat-for-beat, is Angelo. This isn’t a blink-and-yo

Klep Napier
Nov 17, 20253 min read
![[EXCLUSIVE] Scott Derrickson Talks The Black Phone 2, High School Horror, and Why He Embraced the ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Comparisons -- Ahead of Its 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD in December](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_6ac18b64a5c34f60af10ae70c2680d44~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_6ac18b64a5c34f60af10ae70c2680d44~mv2.webp)
![[EXCLUSIVE] Scott Derrickson Talks The Black Phone 2, High School Horror, and Why He Embraced the ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Comparisons -- Ahead of Its 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD in December](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_6ac18b64a5c34f60af10ae70c2680d44~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_6ac18b64a5c34f60af10ae70c2680d44~mv2.webp)
[EXCLUSIVE] Scott Derrickson Talks The Black Phone 2, High School Horror, and Why He Embraced the ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Comparisons -- Ahead of Its 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD in December
What began as a standalone nightmare has officially become one of horror’s most compelling franchises. Director Scott Derrickson is back with The Black Phone 2 , a chilling continuation of his 2022 hit that terrified audiences and proved that simple, character-driven horror still sells. Following a powerful theatrical run, the sequel is now available on digital and arrives on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD this December , but before that—Derrickson sat down with WeAreCritiX ’s K

Klep Napier
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Daredevil: Born Again Cast Confirms Season 2 Will Be Darker, Bloodier — and Finally ‘The Show We Wanted to Make'
"The Second Season Is The Show We Wanted To Make" -Vincent D'onofrio Rhode Island Comic Con 2025 turned up the heat when Altered Reality Entertainment hosted a packed Daredevil: Born Again panel, featuring series stars Vincent D’Onofrio , Deborah Ann Woll , and Wilson Bethel . Fans filled the main hall for an exclusive conversation that not only reflected on the show’s evolution but also broke major news about Season 2 , which Marvel Television confirmed will arrive March 4

Klep Napier
Nov 12, 20253 min read
![[TRAILER]: 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Drops First Trailer!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_37be17d01b6d49e48b39a5984c2eb3f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_37be17d01b6d49e48b39a5984c2eb3f6~mv2.webp)
![[TRAILER]: 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Drops First Trailer!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_37be17d01b6d49e48b39a5984c2eb3f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_37be17d01b6d49e48b39a5984c2eb3f6~mv2.webp)
[TRAILER]: 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Drops First Trailer!
It’s official: the high heels are clicking again. Nearly 20 years after the fashion-industry cultural landmark that was The Devil Wears Prada (2006), 20th Century Studios has released the first trailer for the long-awaited sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2. The clip offers a glamorous, ruthless, and decidedly modern peek into the world of Miranda Priestly, Andy Sachs, and the ever-evolving machinations of fashion media. 👉 Watch the official trailer below: What’s got fans buz

Klep Napier
Nov 12, 20252 min read
![[TRAILER]: 'TOY STORY 5' Teaser Reignites The Magic and The Questions For Pixar's Legendary Franchise](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_7725fa17ca894a978a9a4ae9a5e62d90~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_7725fa17ca894a978a9a4ae9a5e62d90~mv2.webp)
![[TRAILER]: 'TOY STORY 5' Teaser Reignites The Magic and The Questions For Pixar's Legendary Franchise](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_7725fa17ca894a978a9a4ae9a5e62d90~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_7725fa17ca894a978a9a4ae9a5e62d90~mv2.webp)
[TRAILER]: 'TOY STORY 5' Teaser Reignites The Magic and The Questions For Pixar's Legendary Franchise
Written by Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com The legends are back in motion! Disney and Pixar have officially dropped the long-awaited teaser for Toy Story 5 , sending shockwaves of nostalgia and excitement across the internet. The fifth installment teases a bold new era for Woody, Buzz, and the gang — one where classic play collides with modern technology. The teaser introduces a brand-new character named Lilypad, a sleek, high-tech tablet toy voiced by Greta Lee, who just might

Klep Napier
Nov 11, 20252 min read
![[INTERVIEW] 'POWER BOOK IV: FORCE' Season 3 Premiere — Loyalty Is About To Get Violent!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_6ea7ca7b37304ebe96bc53dbc8085ace~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_6ea7ca7b37304ebe96bc53dbc8085ace~mv2.webp)
![[INTERVIEW] 'POWER BOOK IV: FORCE' Season 3 Premiere — Loyalty Is About To Get Violent!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_6ea7ca7b37304ebe96bc53dbc8085ace~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_291,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_6ea7ca7b37304ebe96bc53dbc8085ace~mv2.webp)
[INTERVIEW] 'POWER BOOK IV: FORCE' Season 3 Premiere — Loyalty Is About To Get Violent!
If you haven’t locked today for the Season 3 premiere of Power Book IV: Force , you already missed one of the wildest season openers Power has delivered since the flagship. Chicago is fully weaponized, alliances are unstable, and the word “loyalty” is no longer a virtue, it’s leverage. And this season, the Garcia family is right in the blast radius. \We sat down with Carmela Zumbado (Mireya Garcia) and Manuel Eduardo Ramirez (Miguel Garcia) to talk about where loyalty actua

Klep Napier
Nov 8, 20252 min read


The Lost Boys & Women of Cobra Kai Get Their Flowers — RICC Panel Recap
If you weren’t in the room at Altered Reality's Rhode Island Comic Con, you missed a crowd already chanting “Cobra Kai never dies!” before the chairs were warm. After a quick hand-off, I brought out a lineup that too often lived in the shadow of legacy names but carried real weight on screen: Alicia Hannah-Kim (Sensei Kim Da-Eun), Brandon H. Lee (Kwan), Patrick Luwis (Axel) , Oona O’Brien (Devon Lee), and Dallas Dupree Young (Kenny Payne). From the first ovation, it felt

Klep Napier
Nov 7, 20253 min read
![[TRAILER]: 'MICHAEL’ Trailer Drops From Lionsgate - Antoine Fuqua Brings the King of Pop to the Big Screen!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_2d0804c6f04d4e6c8345c741585a1dd5~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_2d0804c6f04d4e6c8345c741585a1dd5~mv2.webp)
![[TRAILER]: 'MICHAEL’ Trailer Drops From Lionsgate - Antoine Fuqua Brings the King of Pop to the Big Screen!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_2d0804c6f04d4e6c8345c741585a1dd5~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_2d0804c6f04d4e6c8345c741585a1dd5~mv2.webp)
[TRAILER]: 'MICHAEL’ Trailer Drops From Lionsgate - Antoine Fuqua Brings the King of Pop to the Big Screen!
The wait is over. Lionsgate has officially dropped the first trailer for Michael , the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua and this first look finally confirms the tone and scale they’ve been teasing behind the scenes. The film stars Jaafar Jackson in the role of his uncle, and the trailer immediately makes one thing clear: this isn’t cosplay, this is embodiment. The footage leans hard into the spectacle. We see full arena recreations, intense

Klep Napier
Nov 6, 20252 min read
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