The Universal Monsters still deserve a big-screen Dark Universe — and there’s proof it can work, writes @hwstainer.bsky.social Here's why the cinematic universe should be raised from the dead: www.empireonline.com/movies/featu...

Why did I have the urge to go up to every Mario character in Super Nintendo World, shake their hand, and tell them 'I'm a big fan of your work'?

Pretty sure I tried most of the drinks at Epic Universe, and I’ve gotta say — the Snow Wraith Piña Colada from Isle of Berk takes the crown. (Though, to be fair, me dying from the heat might’ve influenced how much I enjoyed it.)

Epic Universe is really taking advantage of the fact that I get insanely emotional every time I hear the How To Train Your Dragon score.

I can’t even put into words how excited I am for Die, My Love. 8 whole years since the last Lynne Ramsay film.

Living my dream

It's not just #WorldBookDay, it's also my new book's publication day! Please welcome A Quentin Tarantino Dictionary, for all your QT needs or wants.

Had fun coming up with these alongside @hwstainer.bsky.social last week. All worthy winners I'd say

Less than a year later, time has already been incredibly kind to Civil War

Flow has been rattling around in my brain *a lot* It reminded me of Fumito Ueda’s games — vast, towering landscapes that have existed long before we arrived, with just enough small pieces to make you question what came before. Love. Love. Love. P.S. The cat is also super cute x

As part of #SaveThePCC, we are looking to cement our status as a culturally significant institution. We need examples as to why you love what we do & want to hear your most cherished memories of the cinema. So tell us: #ILovePCC because… Tell us here: princecharlescinema.typeform.com/ILovePCC

HOORAY!

I am a fan of intermissions and I am a fan of this article x

I felt very so-so about A Complete Unknown, but my one positive takeaway is that it has really reignited my love for Dylan's music. Had this on repeat the last few days.

Just a heads-up folks! @empiremagazine.bsky.social is going to be posting a lot more on TikTok! If you're a fan of interviews, film recommendations, and a peek inside the minds behind Empire, give us a follow👇 www.tiktok.com/@empiremagaz...

Lovely read ♥️

Okay, so I found this absolute unit of a Stephen King collection on Vinted.

A Real Pain comes out next week and not only is it wonderful, but it’s also a member of the 90-minute film club (we love to see it). Hoping its screenplay continues to get the love it deserves.

Took me a couple of years, but this Christmas I finally got around to playing Baldur's Gate 3 (now I’m hooked and need help).

Best leaving present I've ever got from a job x

My big Willem Dafoe interview is online now – we talked life, death(s), rats, monsters, outsiders... let alone the Bobby Peru masterclass he gave me (“Don’t you feel something swinging downstairs?”). And I'm in awe of the shoot Nadav Kander did for us. All here: www.empireonline.com/movies/featu...

CONFIRMED.

Two boys who are going to have stomach aches by 4 PM

For our new issue, in which we look back at 2024, I got in touch with Robot Dreams director Pablo Berger and shamelessly asked him if we could reunite Robot and Dog, and get them reading a copy of Empire. He got the film's art director, José Luis Ágreda, to do just that. LOOK AT IT! I am in love.

🚨 RED ALERT! #CaptainAmerica and Red Hulk hit the cover of Empire’s world-exclusive #BraveNewWorld issue, featuring Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford and more on a new era of the MCU. On sale Thursday 19 December. READ MORE: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...

✨Some News!✨ I've joined the team at @empiremagazine.bsky.social! Think I've been reading the magazine since I was like 13! Honestly a dream role to be working on the socials! 🫶🏼

The Last of Us at the top for the 1000th year in a row x

I left Merlin Entertainments today! Lots of emotions because this job has been WONDERFUL. I've been lucky to have the kindest and unhinged team going. Gonna miss it.

Saying goodbye to the gang 🐧

The new Indiana Jones game rewards you for taking photos of cats (5 Stars).

Every time a horror movie gets a nomination at an awards ceremony an angel gets its wings.

Seeing Queer tonight! God, it makes me happy to have two Luca films in one year.

I’ve been comfort-watching the behind-the-scenes documentaries of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, and the reactions to the first screening of The Phantom Menace are still one of the best things caught on camera.

Replaying Night in the Woods! Few games, if any, manage to capture the feeling of melancholy that hangs over the story, and it's also WAY funnier than I remember.

Next year marks the London Eye's 25th anniversary, and I want everyone to know that my only contribution was suggesting we reunite the entire cast of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (It got vetoed).

On brand Spotify wrapped

Final week at Merlin! Getting one last spin of the big wheel in.

5 stars, no notes.

Caught Corpus Christi on Sunday night, and it’s really latched onto my mind these past couple of days. It’s a fascinating study of faith and forgiveness that focuses more on leaving you to find your own answers to its questions than on telling you what to think.

Oh, to be the marketing executive who came up with the idea to put a load of 'green witch' signs in Greenwich.

Probably going to gush about Arcane season 2 as much as I did season 1. Impeccably staged action and so much depth to all its characters. Love!

If Stephen King, master of horror, thinks something is ‘dark’ you know it’s gone too far

Nice wholesome Thursday night viewing.