Larissa Zageris

The spice must flow — and so must the special effects in the new "Dune" movies. Director Denis Villeneuve's take on Frank Herbert's iconic but supposedly "unfilmable" sci-fi epic book series is a smash hit, and loved as much for its striking visuals as it is for its oddly-shaped popcorn bucket

"Barbie" premiered in 2023 as a pink and powerful pop culture phenomenon. It made a mint at the box office, and conversations about its complicated themes were inescapable online. "Barbie" made movie marketing history, not to mention a number of powerful memes. Plus, everyone who worked on the film seems to have loved collaborating with its co-writer and director, Greta Gerwig.

"Fallout" fever has swept the nation faster than you can say "bombs away!" And no wonder — this post-apocalyptic pop culture phenomenon is inspired by the wildly popular "Fallout" video game franchise and takes place in a gorgeous and terrifying retro-future that looks like "Mad Men" meets "Mad Max." Plus, that world is populated by a powerhouse cast unafraid to emote or crack jokes like their lives depend on it.

Giancarlo Esposito is famous the world over as a writer, director, and actor with a lengthy and varied career. However, he is perhaps best known for playing powerful villains at the top of their game. Whether it's the precise and perfectionist Gustavo Fring from "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," the ruthless and imposing Moff Gideon from "The Mandalorian," or the sinister and swaggering Stan Edgar from "The Boys," chances are you love his performance in something and recognize him from at least five other shows.

Betelgeuse! Betelgeuse! Betel — no, don't say it! It's not wise to summon the ghost with the most, though he'll be back soon whether you like it or not. The upcoming "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" is the hotly anticipated sequel to Tim Burton's 1988 fantasy-comedy-horror film "Beetlejuice." Like the original, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" tackles life and death with a comic brush and a metric ton of creativity.

"Justified" and "Fallout" star Walton Goggins has had a long, winding career. These little-known Goggins facts will shed new light on the character actor.

A disfigured and disillusioned would-be hero finds the only way to survive his own superpowers and disappointment is to live in service of others — yeah, that's 20% Deadpool. Replace "in service of others" with "as a killer for hire," add 50% referential sarcasm, 28% violent bloodshed, and 2% Bea Arthur jokes, and you've pretty much assembled the "Merc with a Mouth."

Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2" is a touching and funny coming-of-age film. Like its predecessor, 2015's "Inside Out," the movie follows young Riley Andersen (Kensington Tallman) as she navigates a big life change. In "Inside Out 2," it's puberty, and the looming threat of Riley and her best friends going to different high schools. It's a moving, visually delightful reminder that Riley needs a full complement of emotions to be her true self.

July is a month built for movies. It's the perfect time to park in front of the TV, next to the AC, with snacks at the ready and a remote in hand.

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