[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersforMare of EasttownEpisode 4, “Poor Sisyphus."] There are a couple of points inMare of EasttownEpisode 4 where it’s almost like you can hear directorCraig Zobelwhisper to composerLele Marchitelli, “Look, that was pretty dark, maybe can you give this scene a little quirky bit of score?” It doesn’tquitework to lighten the mood, but the show still remains compelling as more clues and suspects mount up. After the last episode’s super-fun conversation with the Chief, Mare lies paralyzed in bed — after all, now that she’s suspended (and sounds like in serious danger of losing her job), what is there for her to do?...

Hulu has announced the official cast line-up for the upcoming seriesHelstrom— and some fun, familiar faces are involved.Helstromis the only live-action series adapted from a Marvel comic going forward at the streamer. It was announced in September the other Marvel series, an adaptation ofGhost RiderstarringGabriel Luna(who originated the role inAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D), wouldnot move forward into production.Helstromfollows siblings Daimon and Ana Helstrom, “the son and daughter of a mysterious and powerful serial killer....

Donald Gloverrarely posts on social media these days. But when he does, you better pay attention. On a series of Instagram stories, Glover andPhoebe Waller-Bridgeannounced that the two of them are co-creating and starring in aMr. and Mrs. Smithreboot series for Amazon in 2022. They did so with a cheeky understanding and subverting of Internet dance trends — Glover began his half by flossing; Waller-Bridge began her half by beginning the “silhouette challenge”; both halves were cut off abruptly before they could finish....

For many reasons, 2025 promises to be an exciting year. One of the major reasons for that will be the return of audiences to theSuitsuniverse. Created byAaron Korsh, the legal drama series ran for nine seasons between 2011 and 2019, establishing itself as one of the most beloved shows on TV at the time.Suitsreemerged in the summer of 2023 on the streaming service Netflix,making an exceptionally strong casefor its popularity. That case was heeded, as the series birthed a sunny spin-off inSuits: L....

A slew of television’s biggest titles are on their way faster than you can say “surprise!”, and I promise, this is no April Fools' Day prank. Netflix’sBlack Mirrorreturns for Season 7, Disney+‘sAndorreturns for Season 2, and something tells meHacks’ award-winning domination will continue once Season 4 ofMax’s hit comedydrops. As forThe Last of Us' second season, we don’t have to wait too much longer before we can catch up with Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey)....

It’s not often that the highest-rated series on a specific network gets canceled, but that’s exactly what happened toLongmireback in 2014 after airing faithfully on A&E for three seasons. ThisWesternmystery show, which appealed generally to older demographics, was deemed “A&E’s highest-rated original drama series of all time,” and promptly found new life on Netflix. The show ran for three more seasons before ending again in 2017, and we haven’t quite gotten over it....

The remake train continues to make regular stops at franchises and cult favorites of the 1980s and 90s, specifically. Horror remakes have been an especially big boom, with not-so-great attempts to resurrect classic slashers and other horror totems, ranging fromFriday the 13thtoA Nightmare on Elm StreettoThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Only the last one has found any kind of real footing as a new franchise, spurring four new films, none of which are worth even 30 minutes of your time....

One of my favorite films of 2018 is directorYorgos Lanthimos’The Favourite. Loaded with amazing cinematography byRobbie Ryan, brilliant performances by the entire cast, a fantastic script byDeborah DavisandTony McNamara, amazing costumes and production design, and remarkable work from every other department,The Favouriteis one of those special movies that you absolutely need to see on the biggest screen possible. Also, while Lanthimos had previously shown he was a gifted filmmaker with his previous work (TheKilling of a Scared Deer,The Lobster, andDogtooth)The Favouriteonly reinforces my belief that his talent behind the camera is still growing....

Joe RussoandAnthony Russo, the only directors to have helmed four installments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe,Captain America: The Winter Soldier,Captain America: Civil War,Avengers: Infinity War, andAvengers: Endgame, almost walked away before finishing the last of the Captain America films. According to a newly-released book about how the MCU came to be, the duo and Marvel had different ideas for howCivil Warshould resolve. As revealed inThe Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there was a time that they almost quit the project....

Folks, you are in for a cinematic treat withSuspiria. Certain to be one of the most divisive and discussed films of the year,Luca Guadagnino’s remake of the horror classic is a bold, bewitching and often confounding film that, love it or hate it, is sure to be one of the most unique moviegoing experiences you have this year. I caught the film at Fantastic Fest andfell head over heels in love with itfor countless reasons, but one of the most impressive elements in the film is the wayDakota Johnsoncommits to her peculiar, full-bodied performance as dancer Susie Bannion....

No matter what generation you grew up in, if you watched movies, you probably had a Tarzan. FromJohnny Weissmuller’s iconic run as the character to the 1999 Disney Animated Feature,Edgar Rice Burrough’s vine-swinging hero has been King of the Jungle for a century now. However, it’s been quiet on the Ape Man front for the last few years, but directorDavid Yatesis looking to change that withThe Legend of Tarzan. For his first post-Harry Potterfilm (before he heads back into the land of magic withFantastic Beast and Where to Find Them), Yates is introducing a strapping new Tarzan inAlexander Skarsgard....

Good shows on HBO are plentiful — evengreatones aren’t hard to come by. The platform has earned its prestige TV distinction, and its streaming service has the luxury of housing classic favorites likeFriendsalongside more recent Emmy-winning masterpieces likeSuccessionandThe White Lotus. There’s a lot of excellent content to choose from: Here’s our list of the best shows on HBO Max to help you get started. For more recommendations, check out our list of thebest movies on HBO, thebest drama movies on HBO, and thebest horror movies on HBO....

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent the last week randomly shouting out porg noises in the midst of dead silence. What, is that not normal? You try working from home. What can I say? The cute little buggers captured audience imagination from the moment they were unveiled in the first-look D23 footage forStar Wars: The Last Jediand despite some Ewok-shaped concerns from fams, they proved to be pretty much an all-around joy when the film hit theaters last week....