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I saw Bong Joon-ho’s new movie over the weekend, “Mickey 17,” which can only be described as a sci-fi black comedy. It wasn’t exactly what I was expecting, but it was one of the most visually beautiful movies I’ve ever seen. If you want to check it out, definitely try to see it in theaters, as the small screen will not do this movie justice. Robert Pattinson is excellent as Mickey Barnes – who has one job: die. Again and again. As an ‘expendable’ on a deep-space colonization mission, he’s used to being replaced — until he refuses to go quietly, sparking a darkly comedic showdown between a man who won’t stay dead and the system that keeps trying to kill him. It’s a really great sci-fi premise,...

Dystopian stories have always been an interesting way for entertainment to explore peoples' fears of the future. There are some exceptional TV shows from recent years that feature an eerie dystopian world, including The Handmaid's Tale, Silo, and The Last of Us. There are also some iconic dystopian movies that have shaped the genre, including The Matrix, Mad Max, and The Hunger Games.

There are many ways in which movies and TV shows can create a disturbing, captivating narrative about the future of the world. However, arguably, the most entertaining dystopian stories are ones that focus on realistic scenarios. From stories that portray societal issues taken to the extreme to plausible end-of-world situations, these dystopian movies are some of the most eerily realistic depictions of futuristic events.

Idiocracy (2006) Is a Satire On Anti-Intellectualism

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In Idiocracy, United States Army librarian Joe Bauers is chosen for a...

Mike Judge is known for creating some of the most iconic comedy shows of the past few decades, including Beavis and Butt-Head and King of the Hill, as well as hit comedy films like Office Space and Idiocracy. But we finally know the fate of his latest project, In the Know, and it won't have similar success — the Peacock show has been cancelled by the streaming service after a single season, according to Deadline. The series was Peacock's first attempt at an adult animation show, but a second season apparently won't be happening.

Hulu’s best movies of January 2025 show that the platform is kicking the new year off with a lot of great viewing options. Hulu has grown into one of the biggest streaming platforms around, thanks largely to its robust television offerings, which include acclaimed series like Shōgun and The Bear. However, the platform also offers subscribers a large movie library with classic movies, new releases, and even some Hulu-exclusive options.

2025 could be a big year for Hulu’s original movies. The success of Prey has led to the first Hulu-exclusive franchise as a new Predator movie is on the way in the new year. However, this month also offers a lot of great options. From the much-talked-about horror movie Cuckoo to the buzzworthy Kate Winslet performance in Lee to the 90s action classic Speed, there is something for everyone among the best movies on Hulu in January 2025.

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CBS ordered a pilot for new multi-cam show Zarna, the network announced Tuesday.

The show will star stand-up comedian Zarna Garg as “a proud immigrant woman who’s been raising her American born kids on Indian values.” But, the logline continues, “now that they’re getting older, it’s time for her to focus on her own American dream.”

Garg also serves as writer and executive producer, with Darlene Hunt as writer, executive producer and showrunner. Mindy Kaling and Jessica Kumai Scott will also executive produce via Kaling International, along with Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley and Mike Stein of Hartbeat. Warner Bros. Television is the studio.

Garg released an Amazon comedy special, One in a Billion, in 2023. She also appeared as herself in this year’s Jonathan Groff- and Karan Soni-led A Nice Indian Boy. She has nearly one million followers on TikTok, where she’s known for her comedy sketches.

Without getting too political here, it’s easy to point out the similarities to Mike Judge’s Idiocracy and some of our current society. Look, there’s a reason it was re-released ahead of the 2016 election. So do we really need a sequel? Luke Wilson thinks so!

Luke Wilson recently told Business Insider that he is constantly pitching the idea of an Idiocracy sequel to Mike Judge. “I always call Mike and tell him. He’s always busy and always working on a script. But I’ve always told him, how about me and Terry Crews and Dax Shepard coming back to the present day. We see Terry’s Camacho character become president, Dax’s character runs a movie studio. I’m always pitching that to Mike. He gets a kick out of it.”

We can give credit to films like 2001, The Truman Show, Network, The Terminator, and so many...

In the ever-changing world of Hollywood sequels, one film stands out for its star and fans: Mike Judge’s 2006 satirical comedy “Idiocracy.” Actor Luke Wilson has expressed his wish to revisit the film, which has gained unexpected resonance in today’s culture. He has been aggressively presenting sequel ideas to Judge.

Although “Idiocracy” initially bombed at the box office, earning less than $1 million after 20th Century Fox removed it from wide release, it has become a cult favorite. The plot centers on Private Joe Bauers, played by Wilson, who wakes up 500 years in the future to discover he is the brightest person alive. According to Wilson, there is still plenty to explore in this cosmos.

“I always call Mike and tell him,” Wilson told Business Insider, discussing his continuous discussions with the director. His concept includes reuniting the original ensemble in a current setting, seeing President Camacho, played by Terry Crews,...

Luke Wilson would reprise his Idiocracy role as Joe Bauers in a heartbeat.

The actor, who starred alongside Dax Shepard, Maya Rudolph and Terry Crews in the original 2006 movie helmed by Mike Judge, recently told Business Insider that he’s “always pitching” sequel ideas to the filmmaker.

“Oh, I always call Mike and tell him,” Wilson said. “He’s always busy and always working on a script. But I’ve always told him, how about me and Terry Crews and Dax Shepard coming back to the present day. We see Terry’s Camacho character become president, Dax’s character runs a movie studio. I’m always pitching that to Mike. He gets a kick out of it.”

Idiocracy centers on Bauers, a decidedly average American, who is selected by the U.S. Army for a top-secret hibernation program but is forgotten. He wakes up 500 years later to a future so incredibly...

Nearly two decades later, Luke Wilson is surprised by the following his cult satirical comedy Idiocracy (2005) still has.

The actor recently admitted that he’s “always pitching” co-writer/director Mike Judge on a sequel to the film, which starred him and Maya Rudolph as two people mistakenly left in cryosleep for 500 years, awaken in an era when the average human intelligence has decreased so much that Wilson’s Private Joe Bowers is now the smartest man in the world.

“Oh, I always call Mike and tell him,” Wilson told Business Insider of his interest in a sequel. “He’s always busy and always working on a script. But I’ve always told him, how about me and Terry Crews and Dax Shepard coming back to the present day. We see Terry’s Camacho character become president, Dax’s character runs a movie studio. I’m always pitching that to Mike.

King of the Hill creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels are teaming up to produce a new unprecedented series for Adult Swim, and no, it's not another King of the Hill reboot. Comedy legends Judge, a creator and writer behind hits like Beavis and Butt-Head, Office Space, and Idiocracy, and Daniels, who also worked on the American version of The Office and Parks and Rec, are back to talk about the pharmaceutical industry. Their upcoming Adult Swim show Common Side Effects is taking on big pharma in a massive way.

While the upcoming King of the Hill revival has interesting developments for fan-favorite characters and will no doubt be a labor of love, the creators have decided they want to take their talents to a bolder endeavor and tackle a sensitive topic that affects every single one of their fans. According to the new trailer, the half-hour comedy thriller series...

Terry Crews has signed with CAA for representation.

Crews started his career as a professional linebacker and defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers and Washington Commanders before he retired from the NFL in 1997 and pursued acting.

His breakout role was in the 2004 comedy “White Chicks,” and since then he has starred in “Everybody Hates Chris,” “The Expendables” franchise, “Idiocracy” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” in which he portrayed the eccentric Lieutenant Terry Jeffords.

Crews is also seen as the host of “America’s Got Talent” for the past six seasons, and he also held hosting duties on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” and Netflix’s “Ultimate Beastmaster.”

His credits also include “Norbit,” “Balls of Fury,” “Street Kings,” “Get Smart,” “Bridesmaids,” “Blended,” “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” “Sorry to Bother You,” “Sandy Wexler,” “Deadpool 2” and 2024’s “The Killer’s Game.” On the television side, he led the...

Of all the comedy subgenres, the political comedy is probably the hardest to nail down. What, exactly, constitutes a political comedy? Is it a movie set in the world of politics? It is just a movie that has political commentary? And what’s the difference between a political comedy and a political satire? Is one meaner in its humor than the other?

In order to make a list of the 20 best political comedies, I had to figure out answers to these questions. And that meant making some tough choices, like any good elected official. And what I decided was to be pretty strict in my definition of what counts. There are so many good films that are often called political comedies — Four Lions, Borat, numerous war movies — but for my purposes, a film had to feature politicians, world leaders or at the very least some folks who were running for something,...

Once there was a time when movies could crash and burn and still overcome their slow start to amass a cult following. The Shawshank Redemption sits atop the IMDb Top 250 Movies list, indisputably the crowd favorite of the internet. That isn't a shocker, it's been near the top spot for decades, but what is remarkable is that audiences only discovered it years afterward in the form of VHS copies and bad edits airing on TNT at 1 Am. Many highly-esteemed movies, whether Citizen Kane (often cited as the best movie of all time), Idiocracy, American History X, Brazil, The Big Lebowski, or American Psycho, disappointed at launch. Want to predict which films will ultimately leave an indelible imprint on pop culture ten years from now and which ones will fade into oblivion? Good luck. Leave the box office tallies to the bean counters. It means nothing.

A ton of fantastic movies...

When done right, sci-fi and comedy can be a fantastic genre pairing, fusing intriguing, mind-bending concepts with riotous humor. Movies like Back to the Future, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and Idiocracy do it fantastically well. Sci-fi comedy TV shows are a little less common, and probably vary more in their quality, but there are still plenty of them for fans to dive into.

Idiocracy may appear as a raunchy, ridiculous box office bomb at first, but the 2006 classic has endured a lasting legacy over time thanks to its unexpectedly prophetic political commentary. Imagine, if you will, a version of the United States that is on the brink of total collapse. A country that is plagued by egregious misinformation, unreasonable politicians, and rampant product placement. You'll find that world by tuning into your local news station, but if you're looking for something a lot more lighthearted and funny, you might want to watch Idiocracy instead.

The iconic cult classic White Chicks has recently made its triumphant return to Netflix, much to the delight of both longtime fans and a new generation of viewers. This hilarious comedy film follows two FBI agents who go undercover as women to protect a pair of hotel heiresses from a nefarious kidnapping plot.

Created by the Wayans brothers and originally released over two decades ago, White Chicks has become a comedy staple, celebrated for its side-splitting moments, endlessly quotable lines, and unforgettable characters. It’s no wonder it remains a must-watch for comedy lovers everywhere.

But have you ever wondered about the cast? Specifically, how old the actors were when they filmed this comedy gem, and how old they are now in 2024?

Well, you’re in the right place! Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and uncover the ages of the talented cast that brought this iconic film to life.

Terry Crews is reviving President Camacho for a new comic sequel based on the cult film Idiocracy. Crews and Mike Judge are giving away 2,024 copies of the comic at San Diego Comic-Con. Fans have been asking for a sequel for years, and now Crews is finally bringing back Camacho in comic form.

Terry Crews is reviving his President Camacho character from the cult film Idiocracy for an all-new comic sequel. Crews revealed the new comic spin-off at San Diego Comic-Con, finally revisiting the world of Mike Judge's beloved comedy movie after nearly 20 years.

In an exclusive interview with Comicbook.com, Crews revealed that he and Judge are giving away 2,024 copies of the comic. He said people have been asking him for years when a sequel to the film would finally happen, but because of the poor box office performance by Idiocracy back in 2006, a follow-up film was never a viable option.

Wondery, Amazon’s leading podcast and entertainment company, announced an exclusive distribution and ad-sales deal for the massively popular podcast, Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard. As part of the deal, Wondery and Armchair Expert will co-develop and produce two new podcasts for fans, and one livestream per year. Wondery will also have a first-look option for any additional new podcasts created by Dax Shepard.

Starting September 1, the deal includes rights to the Armchair Expert full back catalog of podcast content, distribution rights to RSS feed, launch video episodes for the first time, as well as rights to create translated versions of the podcast for Wondery’s global audience. In addition, new episodes of Armchair Expert will be available one week early and ad-free on Wondery+ exclusively for subscribers, prior to going wide. Wondery will also have exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and sell all Armchair Expert merchandise.

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Idiocracy's bizarre predictions include a future where society becomes too stupid to survive, with a world covered in trash and ruled by idiots. The film's portrayal of a stagnant and declining society is eerily similar to today's reality, making it a cult classic. Idiocracy's humor comes from its satirical take on various aspects of society, including the media, politics, and consumerism, with many brands and logos being used for comedic effect.

Despite Idiocracy having been released nearly two decades ago, rewatching it today still highlights some of the fun hidden details about the comedy like the Crocs. 2006's Idiocracy became a cult classic when it predicted one of the bleakest futures for humanity society simply becoming too stupid to keep going. Luke Wilson stars as Joe Bauers, an average military officer who is frozen for an experiment, waking up 500 years in the future to discover that he is the smartest man alive.

Luke Wilson wants to make an Idiocracy sequel with Mike Judge. Idiocracy's future has become closer to reality in the past decade. The film portrays a society that has let the bar drop, with intelligence discouraged and infrastructure collapsing.

Luke Wilson has revealed he has an idea for a sequel to his 2006 comedy Idiocracy, and he has been trying to get director Mike Judge to make it. Beavis and Butt-Head creator Judge has directed only four films in his career, but only the well established franchise offering of Beavis and Butt-Head Do America was truly financially successful during its initial theatrical run. But, to varying extents, his other movies, Office Space, Extract, and Idiocracy, have all gone on to achieve a solid cult classic status.

If any of those three original projects has consistently received requests and circulated for a sequel, it's the lowest-grossing by a country mile: Idiocracy. With that film's star,...

Luke Wilson discusses a potential Idiocracy sequel idea. Wilson's Idiocracy 2 idea involves characters returning to the present-day from the dystopian future, reversing the first film's premise. Inverting the original movie's satirical premise may not result in an effective sequel.

Luke Wilson's 2006 cult sci-fi comedy Idiocracy gets an intriguing sequel update from the star, complete with potential plot details. Set in a dystopian future where anti-intellectualism reigns, Mike Judges satirical sci-fi movie was a true cult film, grossing just $495,000 in its limited release, but going on to become a cultural touchstone. The movie starred Wilson as Joe, a man who is placed in hibernation for 500 years, awaking into a world where his average intelligence, frighteningly enough, makes him the smartest person in the room.

Over 20 years after Idiocracy made some truly scary - and uncannily accurate - predictions about Americas future, Wilson addressed the possibility of a sequel, revealing that he...

While the comic book universe at DC Studios has been making great progress under the watchful eye of James Gunn, the same cannot be said for the former inhabitants of the Dceu branch that operated under Zack Snyder. Besides bearing the honorary title of being one of the most debated and controversial trilogies to date, the franchise’s actors too have taken a liking to being subjected to media mockery recently.

A still from the Dceu film, Zack Snyder’s Justice League [Credit: HBO Max]

Among the leads, Henry Cavill suffers a cursed fate with every major project he touches, be it Superman, The Witcher, or Argylle. Ben Affleck seethes under rumors of marriage troubles, Gal Gadot battles controversies on the political front, Ezra Miller vanishes off the map, and Dwayne Johnson gets called out for his same old stoic act.

Among them, perhaps the least damaging controversy involves the one...

2013's Coherence ranks as the most popular movie on AVOD following the announcement that a follow-up movie is coming. The sci-fi film was made on a budget of $50,000 and was well-reviewed by critics. It went on to develop a cult following in the years after its release. No plot details have been released about Coherence 2, but it will feature the return of original director James Ward Byrkit.

Coherence tops a new AVOD chart for the month of May. Released in 2013, Coherence marks director James Ward Byrkit's feature film debut and follows a group of friends at a dinner party who start to experience various strange phenomena as a comet passes overhead. The sci-fi mystery film, which earned mostly positive reviews from critics, was made on an estimated budget of $50,000 and went on to earn just under $140,000 at the box office. After developing a cult following, it was recently announced that...

Unfrosted ranked in Netflix's Top 10, but it's not the first of its kind. Jerry Seinfeld co-wrote and directed Unfrosted, but reviews are divided. There are other movies like Wonka, Dodgeball, and Idiocracy that do a better job at mixing comedy with history.

Unfrosted managed to rank in Netflix's Top 10 upon its release, but the parody-style historical comedy is not the first movie of its kind. Unfrosted is framed as a historical comedy about how Kellogg's invented the Pop Tart, but the events on screen are largely dramatized and altered for the sake of the story. Jerry Seinfeld, a popular comedian who is best known for starring in the series Seinfeld during the late 80s and 90s directed the project, and co-wrote it with a team of collaborators.

However, despite Seinfeld's talent as a writer and comedian, Unfrosted has received many divided reviews from critics and audiences alike. While Unfrosted...

Exclusive: Alloy Entertainment has promoted Elysa Koplovitz Dutton to the role of Executive Vice President of Theatrical Film Production, the company’s President and Chief Creative Officer Leslie Morgenstein announced on Monday.

A leader in creating and producing youth-oriented content in books, television and film, Alloy has fallen under the umbrella of Warner Bros. Television Studios since its acquisition by WarnerMedia in 2012. Dutton most recently served as the company’s Head of Film, having now worked there for over a decade. On the producing front, her most recent credit is the comedy You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, starring Adam Sandler and Idina Menzel, which sat atop Netflix’s charts for multiple weeks upon its debut last summer. Prior to that, she produced Netflix’s smash hit romance Purple Hearts, starring Sofia Carson and Nicholas Galatzine — the streamer’s third-biggest movie of 2022 — as well as its dance comedy Work It,...

Norwegian broadcaster Nrk has excelled in recent years at bringing bold and thought-provoking shows to the world. After their latest Canneseries winners “Power Play” (2023), “Afterglow” (2022), “Countrymen” (2021) and “State of Happiness” (2018), their latest bet “Dumbsday” (“Dummedag”) has its international premiere April 8 in the French TV festival’s main competition. It first aired on the Norwegian pubcaster Nov. 2, 2023.

The 10 x 30-minute show described by Variety as “‘Idiocracy’ meets ‘Day of the Dead’ is handled worldwide by Belgium-based Primitives which recently closed multi-territory deals in Europe on Nrk’s other comedy show, “Cammo”.

“We pride ourselves on seeking out distinctive formats and programming which will translate well across the international landscape,” said Primitives’ sales and acquisition manager Emma Gosling.

“Norway has long been a leader for its creativity and innovation, so when we acquired ‘Dumbsday’ towards the end of last year, we knew it would reach international audiences with its universal humour. It...

Michael Douglas, Kyle MacLachlan, Ella Purnell and Daniel Brühl are among the high-caliber stars who will take part in the seventh edition of Canneseries. The robust lineup, unveiled today by Canneseries’ artistic director Albin Lewi at a press conference in Paris, boasts the world premiere of Apple TV+’s “Franklin,” starring Michael Douglas as one of the Founding Fathers, and Disney+’s “Becoming Karl Lagerfeld” with Daniel Brühl as the acid-tongued designer.

“Franklin,” which will also close the event, is directed by industry veteran Tim Van Patten, behind “Boardwalk Empire” and “Games of Thrones.” Douglas won an Emmy for playing Liberace in “Behind the Candelabra.”

MacLachlan and Purnell will be on the ground to present the international premiere of “Fallout,” the much-anticipated Prime Video show that’s based on a massively popular video game. Both will be feted during the 7th edition of the event, picking up the Canal+ Icon...

Athletes like Terry Crews, John Cena, and Dave Bautista successfully transitioned from their sports careers to become popular movie stars. Former NFL player Jim Brown left football at the height of his career to pursue acting, showcasing his talent and star power. Chuck Norris, known for his martial arts skills, used his background in the sport to become a successful action star in movies like The Delta Force.

Becoming a professional sports star takes an incredible amount of determination, effort, and time, and to follow up this achievement with a successful career as an actor shows real talent and versatility. There were some athletes turned actors who utilized their sports skills for a career in movies and television, such as Chuck Norris, who brought his martial arts talent to a career as an action star. While others moved away from their former profession entirely to pursue a career in comedy or dramatic roles.

Mike Judge is back in the world of adult animation with In the Know - an entirely unique new series that is a one-half sitcom and one-half interview series. Anybody familiar with adult-oriented comedy will likely be familiar with Mike Judge. Be it cult-classic feature films like Office Space and Idiocracy or legendary animated shows like King of the Hill and Beavis and Butthead, Judge's career as a comedic writer cannot be understated. It sure helps that Judge will be reuniting with his Silicon Valley partner Zach Woods for this all-new and unique animated show.

"On air!" Peacock has revealed an official trailer for a streaming series debuting later in January called In The Know, a fun riff on NPR office life. It's co-created by Brandon Gardner, Zach Woods, and comedy mastermind Mike Judge. This public radio parody follows the making of NPR's fictional "third most popular host" Lauren Caspian's radio program, where he conducts in-depth interviews with special guests – including Kaia Gerber, Ken Burns, Finn Wolfhard, Norah Jones, Mike Tyson, Hugh Laurie, Jorge Masvisdal, and more. "He's a well-meaning, hypocritical nimrod, just like you and me. He's also a stop motion puppet." The show features stop-motion animation from ShadowMachine (the same place that also made Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio) and a voice cast featuring Zach Woods as Lauren, Charlie Bushnell, J. Smith-Cameron, Mike Judge, Caitlin Reilly, & Carl Tart. The cleverest part are the interviews with real people spliced with all the other antics.

The star-studded cast of Horizon: An American Saga, including Sienna Miller and Sam Worthington, brings immense talent to the movie. Kevin Costner's performance in the Western will be enhanced by acting alongside his award-winning and experienced castmates. The cast's experience in dramatic Westerns ensures that Costner's character will fit seamlessly into the fully-realized Western universe of Horizon: An American Saga.

Oscar-winner Kevin Costner will direct and star in the upcoming two-part western Horizon: An American Saga, but his character is not the most exciting element of the much-anticipated drama. The epic Western has generated headlines due to Costner's unconventional release plan and the controversy surrounding Costner's exit from the hit drama Yellowstone to work on the passion project, but there are still fairly few details available. The movies, set in the period both before and after the American Civil War, will focus on the expansion of the American West...

Science fiction movies have often used satire and social commentary to explore real-world issues through metaphors and allegories. Movies like Idiocracy, Sorry to Bother You, and Galaxy Quest have successfully satirized topics such as anti-intellectualism, the class system, and the science fiction genre itself. Films like Starship Troopers and RoboCop have effectively used the sci-fi genre to critique concepts like warfare, authoritarianism, corporate greed, and the loss of humanity.

From RoboCop to They Live, some of the greatest science fiction movies ever made have used their sci-fi tropes as a vehicle for biting satire and social commentary. The science fiction genre has always used speculative scenarios and invented settings to reflect the real world. Sci-fi stories allow writers to use metaphors and allegories to explore real-world issues. Gene Roddenberry famously conceived Star Trek so that he could comment on contemporary social and political issues without addressing them directly. George Lucas...

"Idiocracy" is a cult classic comedy that satirizes the decline of human intelligence and the state of the United States in 2006. The film was initially met with lukewarm praise but quickly gained a cult following, with subsequent viewings revealing hidden details and jokes. Although "Idiocracy" is not currently available to stream on major services, it can be rented or purchased online through platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Vudu, DirecTV, and AMC Theaters On Demand.

As the mid-2000s cult classic becomes more and more prophetic with each passing year, interest in watching the Mike Judge comedy Idiocracy on streaming gets higher. Released in 2006, the film follows an average Joe (Luke Wilson) who takes part in a military experiment that is supposed to put him in stasis for a year. Unfortunately, Joe is awakened 500 years later to discover that the average human intelligence has greatly declined. Bitingly satirical of...

The 2000s were a great time for science fiction. Thanks to The Matrix closing out the 90s, studios were more willing to give the green light to stories about science gone awry, leading to favorites such as A.I. Artificial Intelligence and Paprika, as well as superhero hits like Spider-Man 2, X2, and Iron Man.

With so much good stuff out there, it’s no surprise that some really good movies would pass by audiences. Sometimes, these movies simply got buried by higher profile and more popular works. Sometimes, they were rejected by audiences disturbed by their audacious or disturbing ideals.

For anyone who wants to catch up on some sci-fi movies they have missed, here are ten great overlooked entries from the start of the millennium.

Solaris (2002)

After the 1-2-3 punch of Erin Brockovich, Traffic, and Ocean’s Eleven, Steven Soderbergh could do almost anything he wanted, especially since...

Movie dystopias often reflect real-world fears, portraying a world eerily close to our own, with advanced technology, political tensions, and societal changes. Films like V For Vendetta and 1984 explore the dangers of governments gaining excessive control, manipulating truth, and erasing history. Other movies, such as The Purge and The Platform, depict societies where violence, limited resources, and greed drive the worst in humanity.

Movie dystopias often play on real-world fears, so while some films in the dystopia category feel fantastical, others feel eerily close to reality. Technology is currently advancing at a rapid rate. At the same time, governments around the world are struggling to stay ahead of financial collapse and gaining the support of their communities as the divide between political parties grows ever wider. These things are also common in dystopian media and create a foundation for the new world they depict.

While many dystopias focus on a...

The character of Roberto, the homicidal robot, first appeared on the "Futurama" episode "Mother's Day", although he would become more of a star in the following season's "Insane in the Mainframe". Roberto, played by the amazing Dave Herman, was a vicious criminal often frustrated that he was programmed to be as violent as he was. He had a penchant for stabbing, and rarely spent much time outside of robot prisons and/or mental asylums. Roberto once forced Bender (John Dimaggio) and Fry (Billy West) to help him with a bank robbery, broke into Planet Express to take the main characters hostage, and escaped from an asylum by wearing the robotic skin of his doctor. "Don't call me crazy!" he would yell, "I'm just not user-friendly!" His parole officer once ordered Roberto to get an upgrade, otherwise, he wouldn't get back his stabbin' knife.

Roberto eventually even had a catchphrase of sorts.

Apple TV's upcoming science fiction romance film Fingernails stars Riz Ahmed as Amir, who may willingly give up a fingernail to determine the accuracy of a machine's measurement of love.

Sources indicate that Fingernails will make its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival, or TIFF, with a streaming and limited theatrical release date of November 3, 2023. The Fingernails script was co-written by the director, Christos Nikou, and writers Steve Steiner and Stavros Raptis, and produced by Dirty Pictures, the production house headed by actress Cate Blanchett. Jessie Buckley plays Anna, opposite Riz Ahmed's Amir and Jeremy Allen White's Ryan.

Related: Rogue One's Riz Ahmed Offers to Write Ms. Marvel Screenplay

Annie Murphy Also Stars in Fingernails

Annie Murphy of Schitt's Creek and Kevin Can F***k Himself and Luke Wilson, known for his roles in Idiocracy and The Royal Tenenbaums also star in Fingernails alongside Ahmed, Buckley, and White.

Terry Crews and Ryan Reynolds are raising awareness for an important cause.

Crews took part in a special PSA, with him reprising his role as President Camacho from the film “Idiocracy” to highlight what you can do to test for colon cancer.

Crews starred in the Colorectal Cancer Alliance Lead From Behind initiative clip, with him having a colonoscopy while in character.

Reynolds’ creative agency Maximum Effort teamed up with the non-profit organization, as well as Crews’ creative company, Super Serious, to reveal how important it is to get checked.

Crews said in a statement of getting back into character as President Camacho for the PSA, “I’ve partnered with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and Lead From Behind because together we can prevent unnecessary suffering from The Preventable Cancer.

“The outrageous persona of President Camacho demands the attention this cause deserves. Reprising this role felt like the perfect way to...

From Turning Red to Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, some of the greatest movies of the 21st century bombed at the box office. Whether poor box office results are due to unclear marketing, a bad release date, or a global pandemic, some cult classics and widely celebrated films fail to find an audience in theaters. These 30 films are prime examples that the box office isn’t the final judge of what makes a great film, and sometimes a good movie takes decades to discover.

As theaters and streaming services fight for the primary platform for movie releases, some terrific movies may lose recognition in one format yet gain an audience in the other. This list compiles 30 films from 2000 onward that had disappointing box office results or failed to meet their production and marketing costs. Movies like Children of Men and Idiocracy prove that box office revenue does not reflect a film’s greatness.

It’s a new month, and Hulu subscribers are getting a slew of new movies and TV shows to enjoy.

June 1 is jam-packed with more than 30 titles that have landed on the streamer, including the seventh and final season of Ava DuVernay’s “Queen Sugar,” the Jack Nicholson-led film “Hoffa,” Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Borat” and the entire “Twilight” franchise.

Mixing in a little of the old with new come goodies from 2023, like “Flamin’ Hot,” which tells the story of Mexican migrant Richard Montanez who came up with the idea for Flamin’ Hot Cheetos while working as a janitor at Frito Lay. The film lands on Hulu June 9.

Ending June with a bang will the be second season of “The Bear,” (June 22), Season 20 of “The Bachelorette” (June 27) and the sixth and final season of “Grown-ish.”

Here’s everything you can expect to hit Hulu this June.

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It’s summer time on Hulu and that can only mean one thing. With its list of new releases for June 2023, Hulu is bringing back last summer’s unexpected hit.

FX’s The Bear season 2 premieres all episodes on June 22. If you’re not already captivated by this intense culinary story about the little Italian beef shop that could, definitely catch up now. This time around, Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and friends will attempt a major foodie rebrand. The only other Hulu series of note this month is the docuseries The Age of Influence. Premiering on June 5, this doc will examine the dark side of influencer culture.

Just like its corporate partner Disney+, Hulu will premiere Eva Longoria’s directorial debut, Flamin’ Hot, in June 9. The movie tells the true story of Frito-Lay janitor Richard Montañez (Jesse Garcia) who created an iconic snack that forever changed the food industry. Also...

Just because a movie in development has an inventive concept doesn't always mean that it'll end up being as great as it sounds. That's generally the case for a lot of big-budget films, and whether it's due to a lackluster script or studio interference, some films are the epitome of a wasted opportunity. In fact, Redditors have jumped at the chance to debate poorly executed movies that had potentially brilliant concepts.

Whether it's a crossover monster movie, a sci-fi flick where time is currency, or one of the first-ever films about multiverses, it seemed almost impossible for these movies to fail. However, even though some of them had giant box office grosses (though others were infamous bombs), they left audiences totally dissatisfied. However, some Redditors have extremely hot takes too, believing that the most universally acclaimed movies of all time had amazing concepts that were executed terribly.

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Season 2 of last summer’s hit breakout series “The Bear” is set to premiere on Hulu on Thursday, June 22. After a tumultuous return to his family’s hole-in-the-wall Chicago restaurant, chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) and his staff transform the greasy sandwich joint into a first-class dining experience after he discovers the slush fund his brother left behind. Despite having the extra money to make his dreams a reality, the future proves to be both a personal and professional challenge for Carmy and the crew.

Watch the trailer for Season 2 of “The Bear”:

Beginning on June 14, the new series continuation of the beloved film “The Full Monty” arrives on Hulu. It’s 25 years later and the men and women of Sheffield, England, are in reboot mode, navigating life and family. The original 1997 movie focused on a group of down-on-their-luck, blue-collar men who put on a strip show to make ends meet.

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Although Norbit was full of controversial characters, it did have several talented stars among its cast list. Released in 2007, the movie follows the life of Norbit Rice, a mild-mannered man who is married to an abusive woman. While Norbit wants to end their marriage, he soon finds himself struggling to leave after he discovers his wife's family attempting to scam his childhood friend out of her business. The movie was seen to gross over $159 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo), but wasn't received well by critics, who heavily criticized the movie for perpetuating racial stereotypes and misogynistic ideals (leading to a 9% rating on Rotten Tomatoes).

Given that the cast had an array of talented stars, such as Thandiwe Newton and Cuba Gooding Jr., it was hugely disappointing to see that the script didn't give them the opportunity to show the best of their abilities.

Terry Crews reprised his cult favorite character United States President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho for a faux presidential run. The Brooklyn 99 star played President Camacho in the 2006 film, Idiocracy, a science-fiction comedy that follows Joe Bauers (Luke Wilson) after he wakes up in a dystopian future following 500 years in cryogenic hibernation. He soon learns that he has become the smartest man in the world as humanity's intelligence has significantly decreased.

Crews recently took to social media as Camacho to share a campaign video for a faux presidential run for the 2024 U.S. election. Check out the video below:

Camacho’s official launch party on Monday, March 13th, at 6pm, at the world famous Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden pic.twitter.com/mbcgDOl0iQ — Terry Crews (@terrycrews) March 12, 2023

Crews invites his followers to join him at Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden on Monday night for...

The House of Representin’ was reopened at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas, as Terry Crews resurrected one of his most famous roles, President Camacho from the cult comedy “Idiocracy,” to announce a party for a fake presidential campaign in 2024.

Back in 2006, Crews appeared in Mike Judge’s comedy about Joe Bauers, an Army corporal deemed the “most average person in the military,” whom along with a sex worker named Rita are selected for a military cryogenic experiment.

When the experiment is forgotten about, the two wake up in the year 2534, where the human race has dumbed itself down to the point that society has collapsed into a barely functioning dystopia on the verge of collapse. With the average Joe now the smartest man on the planet, President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho hires him to his cabinet to solve a drought that is killing America’s food supply.

Despite his massive popularity from "Beavis and Butt-Head," "King of the Hill," "Office Space," and the disturbingly relevant "Idiocracy," the Mike Judge comedy flick "Extract" doesn't get talked about as much as it deserves. Written and directed by Judge, "Extract" is the story of Joel Reynold (Jason Bateman), the owner of a factory that specializes in the production of flavor extracts. On the surface, Joel seems to have a perfect life, but in reality, it's all a facade.

Joel's wife Suzie (Kristen Wiig) hasn't desired him sexually in quite some time, and rather than actually talk about their problems or see a sex therapist, Joel hatches up a ridiculous plan to get her to cheat on him, thereby removing any guilt he might have about starting an affair with his employee, Cindy (Mila Kunis). Of course, since this is a Mike Judge film, there's always an added level of ridiculousness,...

Funnyman and animation legend Mike Judge is currently basking in the successful glow of both "Beavis and Butt-Head Do The Universe" and the titular characters' revival series on Paramount+. This has plenty wondering about the status of the "Office Space," "Idiocracy," and "Silicon Valley" creator's other landmark animation series, "King of the Hill." Created with Greg Daniels, the hilarious animated sitcom about the Hill family in Arlen, Texas enjoyed 13 seasons and 259 episodes, but fans are still thirsting for more. In March of 2021, Judge had revealed that a "King of the Hill" revival was in the works, but there hasn't been much movement ever since.

Many assumed that the show's original station, Fox, would be the ones to bring the series back to life, but thanks to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, we can officially count Fox out of the running. "That's not going to be with Fox," said Fox Entertainment president Michael Thorn.

It was the debut film of Tajikistan-born Bakhtyar Khudojnazarov.

Wild Bunch International has acquired Venice Silver Lion- winning director Bakhtyar Khudojnazarov’s 1991 feature, Bratan (aka Brothers), which is screening this week in Venice Classics.

The film was the debut feature of Tajikistan-born Khudojnazarov who died in 2015. He went on to make Kosh ba Kosh (international title Odd and Even) which won the Silver Lion in Venice 1993 and his international hit, Luna Papa in 1999.

Bratan has been restored by his friend and colleague, the German filmmaker Veit Helmer, whose credits include Tuvalu and Absurdistan. Helmer has spent many years searching for...

Thirty years ago, an obscure Texas filmmaker named Mike Judge created the animated short Frog Baseball, in which two heavy metal-obsessed teenagers named Beavis and Butt-Head brutalize an amphibian with a baseball bat. It didn’t seem like anything especially brilliant at the time, especially since it ends with them viciously attacking a poodle, but it somehow gave birth to one of the most beloved shows in MTV history.

Beavis and Butt-Head, which crammed in seven seasons between 1993 and 1997, held a funhouse mirror up to the MTV audience, as the...