When 'Planet of the Apes' Crashed Into 'Mad Men'

Mad Menis easily one ofthe greatest drama series of all time, crafting an insightful look at a volatile historical period that exposed society’s economic, political, and ethical developments. There’s a reason that the 1960s were referred to as the “decade of change,” andMad Menused the development of Don Draper (Jon Hamm) to show the radical shifts in American history, from the election of President John F. Kennedy in 1960 to the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969....

August 10, 2025 · 5 min · 897 words · Lori Perez

Why Malignant Is the Best Movie of 2021

The timeline ofMalignantbeing unleashed on the world is so pure that it’s worth recounting. What we knew, for sure, is that James Wan had just made Warner Bros. one billion goddamn dollars with anAquamanmovie, and instead of being canonically recognized as a saint for performing this miracle, he was given free rein to return to his horror roots. The assumption, strengthened by an initial trailer that didn’t offer much, was Wan would produce something close toThe Conjuring, his 2013 horror hit that became a franchise through an incredibly back-to-basics bump-in-the-night style scares....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Carly Beck

‘9-1-1’ Grieves Bobby in New Season 8 Images

We’ve all carried around heavy hearts since our beloved Captain Boby Nash (Peter Krause) was killed off the last time on9-1-1Season 8. Bobby’s death ranks quite high among the mostheart-wrenching TV deaths, and it will take a while before we can fully recover. A part of us is still wishing and hoping Bobby’s demise was a fakeout, but, alas, it’s a reality as confirmed by showrunnerTim Minear,as well as othercast members on the show....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Michael White

‘CSI’s Most Disturbing Episode Starts Bad and Gets Worse

Editor’s Note: The following contains talk of sexual abuse. CSI: Crime Scene Investigationcompletely changed the police procedural genre. With a focus on the gritty, gory details of crimes and the forensic techniques used to process evidence,the series established an entirely new type of cop drama.CSIwas all about the spellbinding science used to solve the outlandish, often horrifying homicides. The characters had their place, and their interpersonal relationships were compelling, but theshow’s real stars were the sickening crimessuperbly set in Sin City....

August 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1180 words · Diana Barnes

‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’: Who Is the Movie’s Villain?

Editor’s Note: The following article contains spoilers for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievesis the rare adaptation that will hook casual viewers as well as long-timeDungeons & Dragonsplayers.Its mix of humor, heart, and fantasy action has drawn praise, as well as the way that directors/co-writersJohn Francis DaleyandJonathan Goldsteinmanage to utilize the rich mythology ofDungeons & Dragons. Fans of the game will no doubt be keeping an eye out for the Easter eggs sprinkled throughout the film (trust me, there are a lot of them) but one of the biggest comes in the form of a character whose presence drives the plot....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 661 words · Ryan Rodriguez

‘Rock the Block’s Season 6 Result Felt Like a Setup

Design is art, and art is subjective. Or something along those lines. When it comes toRock the Block, the hit HGTV design competition, fans expect exceptional designs from their teams of network all stars. For the most part, over the six seasons of the show,it’s a journey to see who might win and earn their names on the street sign.But Season 6 felt different. WhenAlison VictoriaandMichel Smith Boydstepped onto the Utah block, it almost felt inevitable that they would win....

August 10, 2025 · 5 min · 974 words · Christine Adams

"We Have More Stories to Tell": 'The Pitt's Executive Producer Addresses the Show's Future

The Pittis Max’s latest drama series that has been lauded for its execution, performances, and accuracy. A relatively new experiment for the streaming side of television, the series “is a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today’s America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each episode followsan hour of Dr. Robby’s(Noah Wyle) 15-hour shift as the chief attendant in Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s emergency room,” according to the official series description....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Virginia Davis

'All Quiet on the Western Front' BTS Featurette Goes Into the Trenches

Moving and captivating as much as it is soul-crushing and a deeply dark andaccurate portrayal of war, it’s no shock to anyone who has seenEdward Berger’s 2022 adaptation of theclassic book-turned-film(s)All Quiet on the Western Frontthat the film’s cinematographerJames Friendhas his hands full. In what we’vepreviously seenof the filming process, those working both in the trenches (literally) and those following them with cameras were tasked with the high responsibility of bringing the atrocities of war to life - something that we and many members of the industry would agree they did ten-fold....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Alexander Castro

'Fallout's Ella Purnell & Aaron Moten Say Characters Have One Similarity

Prime Video is atCCXPin São Paulo, Brazil this weekend and the stars of their much-anticipated adaptation of the Interplay Entertainment and Bethesda Softworks video game seriesFalloutare opening up about what to expect from the series. At the center of the post-apocalyptic story are two survivors and one ghoul who each have a chasm between each other’s worldviews. While that’s easily understandable forWalton Goggins’s cynical 200-year-old mutant,Ella PurnellandAaron Motenwere able to share how and why their respective characters, Lucy and Maximus, approach the wasteland so differently, despite both having survived The Great War that destroyed the world....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Shane Ford

'John Wick' and 9 Other Movies With Cool Canine Characters

Known as man’s best friend, dogs are often considered part of the family. The level of joy and comfort they bring can’t be matched by much else. They could be asleep in the lap, laying by the feet or just lending a friendly ear to listen to their human best friend’s biggest dreams, worries and ideas. The love is always present. RELATED:From Lassie to Sarii: Best Performances by Dogs in Movie & TV...

August 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1292 words · Brenda Ramirez

'Only Murders in the Building' Season 3: Our Most Likely Suspects, Ranked

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building. Only Murders in the Buildingis in the midst of its third season, and the race is on to find out who killed successful but obnoxious actorBen Glenroy (Paul Rudd). With only one episode left inSeason 3, some characters are looking like much more viable suspects than others, although there is still room for a few final twists....

August 9, 2025 · 11 min · 2229 words · Peter Flores

'Shogun' Needed an Army to Make Thousands of Costumes

When FX’sShōgunfirst premiered, viewers were immediately plunged into the world of feudal Japan, as wayward navigator John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) finds himself a captive, and eventual ally, of the powerful lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada). With political tensions in the country currently simmering as a Council of Regents rules Japan in the wake of theirTaikō’s death, the question is whether one of them will make a grab for power before his young heir officially comes of age....

August 9, 2025 · 17 min · 3502 words · Jessica Pope

'Sleeping Beauty' Gets Dreamy 65th Anniversary Funko Pop Figures

Fans can celebrate one of Disney’s most beloved animated classics. The officialFunko X accounthas revealed a first look at their newest wave ofSleeping BeautyPop! figures, in celebration of the film’s 65th anniversary. The figures are now available for collectors to pre-order. Aurora remains one of Disney’smost iconic princesses, and her latest Funko Pop! variant fully captures how she was depicted in the original film, with the figure holding an owl with a hood over her head....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Michelle Ellis