Netflix has dropped a brand new trailer forStranger ThingsSeason 2, fresh out of the show’s Comic-Con panel. The new season picks up about a year after the events of Season 1, exploring the larger mythology of Will’s disappearance as new threats are introduced. Creators/showrunnersThe Duffer Brothershave described the nine-episode second season as more of a sequel than a new season, and indeed there’s plenty to look forward to here. I love the full on Halloween vibe The Duffer Brothers are embracing this year....

Sitcoms, police and medicaldramas, and talent shows,NBChas it all and is a one-stop-shop for some entertainingtelevision series. In the 2024 season, the popular network went on to release not only new seasons of long-time fan-favorite shows, such asChicago MedandLaw & Order, but it also saw some new projects come to the small screen for viewers to dabble in. Reba McEntireis back in action as a new tavern owner, Bobbie, inHappy’s Place,whileZachary Quintotakes on the role of Dr....

When it comes to horror cinema, 2017 has a lot to live up to. The genre has been on an uphill trajectory in recent years, with a regular string of modern classics from around the world, and2016 was an especially abundant year for horror. Fortunately, as we come to the end of the summer season, 2017 has been up to the challenge so far. This year has cast a wide net as far as your options are concerned, packed with critically acclaimed indies and festival hits, studio franchise releases, and surprise box office juggernauts that have made 2017 one of the most profitable years for horror in recent memory....

There’s nothing particularly bad aboutBen Falcone’sThe Boss. It’s a movie that exists, and it’s a movie that made me laugh intermittently while I was watching it. It knows how to use its lead actress and co-writerMelissa McCarthyfairly well while rarely challenging her or pushing her beyond her comfort zone. It’s an R-rated comedy, but none of the R-rated jokes will shock audiences. It’s a movie that’s perfectly fine, but it does raise the question of what makes McCarthy a special talent or if she’s just queen of a very limited domain?...

Over the course of thirty years making movies,Kevin Smithhas had a fascinating career, one full of wild ideas, iconic characters, and interconnected worlds that predate our cinematic universe-obsessed landscape. Smith started in the world of independent cinema, makingClerksat his day job and becoming a Sundance success story. Since these beginnings, Smith had told stories that range from unexpected romances, apocalyptic religious tales, stoner road trips, convenience store hijinks, murderous cults, andJustin Longbeing turned into a walrus....

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersforThe Mandalorian, Season 2, Episode 2, “The Passenger."] How cute must a Disney creation be before we’re chill with it eating the unborn children of a refugee mother? These are absolutely not the questions I thoughtThe MandalorianSeason 2 would have me asking, and yet here we are, after “The Passenger”, in which Baby Yoda — whomst I will not be calling “The Child,” despite what any Target exclusive merch would say — monches on some larvae, as a treat....

While it is a popular belief that animated movies are mostly made for children, there are plenty that are just as well-suited to adults. Some are eventargeted at adults, and when they aren’t, they can still be charming! Streaming services like Netflix have allowed people to instantly pull up movies for whatever mood they are in. RELATED:Best Animated TV Series On Netflix Right Now Flavors of Youth(2018) A slice-of-life film following three storylines of youth in China,Flavors of Youthis a great, heartwarming story of nostalgia and reunion, and how the little things in life–a bowl of noodles, a red dress given as a gift from a sister, or a set of cassette tapes–are what matter most, often leading to the formation of beautiful relationships....

When Marvel TV first announced its intention to create original TV series for Netflix, the lineup consisted ofDaredevil,Jessica Jones,Luke Cage, andIron Fist, all leading up to the miniseriesThe Defenders. ButDaredevilSeason 2 introduced the comics character The Punisher into the mix, played byJon Bernthal, and fans reacted so strongly that Marvel and Netflix moved forward with their first spinoff series:The Punisher. The series debuted in November 2017 and was quickly renewed for a second season, which is currently in production....

The Purgefranchise has never been shy about political allegory, but with each new chapter, franchise creatorJames DeMonacoturns up the heat a little bit, digging even deeper into the social commentary and metaphorical mythology. That trend looks like it’s going to stand for the upcoming fourth film in the franchise, titledThe Purge: The Island, which is otherwise rather a diversion fromThe Purgemovies to date. Most notably, DeMonaco is sitting out director duties this time, handing over the reins to Sundance breakoutGerard McCurdy, whose feature debutBurning Sandsearned a Grand Jury nomination at this year’s fest....

Millennials blinked and now one of theirfavorite moviesfrom when they were kids, is aHalloween classic. As the spooky season approaches, 1993 fantasy filmHocus Pocusis coming back to dominateDisney+charts, and this past week the movie starringBette Midler(Beaches),Sarah Jessica Parker(And Just Like That) andKathy Najimy(Sister Act) became one of the #9 most-watched titles on the Mickey Mouse platform. Hocus Pocustells the story of the Sanderson sisters, three witcheswho get resurrectedby accident inSalem, Massachusettsafter a teenage boy inadvertently lights a cursed candle....

You know how there are certain shows that sound so ridiculously crazy, that you just can’t believe it? Shows that are so whacky, but you can’t look away? If you are a fan of these kinds of reality shows, thenBridalplastyis a must-watch. Just from the name itself, you know it’s going to be a wild ride. The entire premise of this show is about a group of women living together, battling for multiple plastic surgery procedures, while also planning their dream wedding....

The more animation you watch, the clearer it becomes that only a few titles deliver something original in terms of both visuals and storytelling.Tito and the Birdsis one such rarity. Hailing from Brazilian filmmakersGustavo Steinberg,Gabriel Bitar, andAndré Catoto, this beautifully animated tale has definitely earned its Annie Award nomination for Best Animated Independent Feature, alongside two of my other favorites of the year:MFKZandMirai. And with Shout! Studios releasingTito and the Birdsin an Oscar-qualifying run starting today–with a wide theatrical rollout in early 2019–audiences everywhere will get a chance to experience this one-of-a-kind tale....

Back in April, we reported that Oscar-winnerAlicia Vikanderhas landed the coveted role of Lara Craft for theTomb Raiderreboot. The movie project, which hasRoar Uthaug(The Wave) on board to direct, will tell the story of a young and untested Croft fighting to survive her first adventure. It’s a similar plotline to the 2013 video game, which saw a young Lara stranded on an island, feeling really bad about the first time she had to kill an animal for food, and then proceeding to murder countless bad guys over the course of the game....