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Walker Scobellisn’t the only one going on a quest in Season 2 ofPercy Jackson & the Olympians. With his best friend Grover (Aryan Simhadri) kidnapped by Polyphemus and Camp Half-Blood’s magical protections at risk, Percy’s going to need back up — and that comes in the form of the inimitable Clarisse La Rue (Dior Goodjohn), a daughter of Ares chosen by the Oracle to rescue the camp and everyone in it....

There is a spirit that haunts theNetflixfamily comedy horrorWe Have a Ghost, but it isn’t the pantomiming poltergeist referred to in its title. Rather, it is the past films of writer-directorChristopher Landonthat feel like they are hovering over the top of his latest.Happy Death Day,Happy Death Day 2U, andFreakywere all darker horror romps that, while imperfect, felt like they were playing around with some rather creative components. All were aware of their genre in a way that allowed for lightly referential gags that were both funny and gruesome, while also working as films that stood on their own....

Netflixhas been at the forefront of bringing quality Korean dramas to a global audience in recent times. K-drama pieces likeSquid GameandAll Of Us Are Deadenthralled viewers when they became available on the streamer helping to bring to light the quality and talent in the Korean movie industry. While a number of K-dramas available on Netflix showcase the beauty of the country, the streamer’s upcoming series is set in a dystopian future where Seoul no longer looks dazzling....

TheClone Highrevival has been canceled, according toVariety. The lovely characters that were given a chance to return to television two decades after their debut will become history once again, asMaxdecided to not move forward with more episodes of the beloved animated series. When the revival of the series was originally announced in 2021, two seasons were ordered by the studio. The contract has come to an end andClone High’s second run is gone with it....

What’s the purpose of art? The most cynical among us might say it’s to be used for tax evasion maneuvers, money laundry, and as investment assets for the wealthy – and we wouldn’t be wrong. But there’s also an undeniable force that pulls us all into creating meaning. Creation fascinates humans, from the most successful artists to a kid scrabbling a notebook. Still, when pushed to the brink of existence and forced to fight for survival, can we keep finding a reason for art to exist?...

Quinta Brunsontook toSaturday Night Liveto host and with it came a brilliant episode that showed the world why we love her. The star and creator ofAbbott Elementaryused her monologue to talk about her recent success with the show, stating that she always wanted to be onSaturday Night Livebut instead of auditioning, she just created a really popular show that went on to win awards so that she could come on as host, which she said was an easier process than auditioning for it....

Editor’s note: The below contains major spoilers for Season 3 of The Great.The Greattakes the very real historical figure of Catherine the Great and tells a unique,occasionally true version of the story. TheHuluoriginal takes a satirical approach to the characters, centering on a young, naive Catherine (Elle Fanning) as she arrives in Russia and quickly begins plotting to take over.The Greatincludes plenty of court drama and political intrigue in its first two seasons, and the newly released Season 3 continues that legacy....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for ‘The Umbrella Academy’ series finale. The fourth and final season ofThe Umbrella Academyis finally on Netflix, and true to form, it ends with one last apocalypse — and plenty of family drama along the way. WhenSeason 3 ofThe Umbrella Academyended, the Hargreeves siblings found themselves in another reality sans superpowers. But Five (Aidan Gallagher) soon learns of a mysterious organization seeking to restore the original timeline,which will cause an apocalypse that resonates through time and space....

The Wonka story has been around as far back as 1964, fromRoald Dahl’s children’s novelCharlie and the Chocolate Factory. Since then, the story has been adapted into a few movies, including the classicWilly Wonka & the Chocolate Factoryfrom 1971 and the moremodern recreation byTim Burtonin 2005. It may not seem like a long time for those who remember the last adaptation, butWonkawill capture a whole new generation’s imagination in the world of candy factories....

Between Voldemort, Kilmonger, Thanos, and Zuckerberg, the 2010s seemed to be a great decade for cinematic villains. Being equal parts cruel as they were cunning, audiences cannot help but hate them and the things they stand for. But what about the female villains? Don’t they deserve their flowers as well? Just look at the Wicked Witch of the West, Annie Wilkes, and Miranda Priestly – each are icons that made viewers quiver in their seats....

Martin Scorsesehas done it all as a filmmaker, being behind feature films, short films, and plenty of documentaries throughout a career that’s spanned decades. Focusing on his features, it is apparent that the man likes exploring stories that concern crime (usually of the organized variety), but he’s not just a director of gangster movies. His films can perhaps more accurately be described as ones that tend toexplore humanity, morality, violence, and religion, often being simultaneously grounded and stylish/dynamic....

From new releases to genre classics, this last month of the summer brings with it a fresh new list of streaming movies for you to check out on Prime Video. Though there are shows likeThe Lost Flowers of Alice Hartcoming to the platform, this roundup is one that focuses entirely on film and covers a wide variety of options so that there is truly something for all tastes. The Best Movies on Amazon Prime Video Right Now The Best TV Shows on Prime Video Right Now The Best Kids & Family Movies on Prime Video Punisher: War Zone (2008) Available on:August 1...

Hulu is a go-to destination for watching your favorite TV shows, but the streaming service has also built out quite an impressive film library over the years, from breakout Hulu Originals likePalm SpringsandHappiest Seasonto some of the most recent awards contenders and a whole bunch of old favorites. And this month has a fittingly impressive selection of new movies streaming on Hulu that run the gamut, from the latest A24 horror gem to one of the most beloved animated films of all time....