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X-Men: Days of Future Pastwas a big movie in theX-Menfranchise not only because it brought together both the original and new cast, and not only because it markedX-MenandX2directorBryan Singer’s return to the series, but also because, well, it reset the entire timeline and erased the events ofX-Men,X2, andX-Men: The Last Standfrom existence. This offered Singer and writer/producerSimon Kinbergthe opportunity to continue making moreX-Menmovies set in the past while keeping the fate of the characters up in the air....

Netflix’s upcoming film,You People, is directorKenya Barris’ debut feature-length project after serving as showrunner for ABC’sBlack-ish. Co-written with starJonah Hill, the movie is a romantic comedy that turns the genre on its head when Hill’s Ezra Cohen meets and falls in love withLauren London’s (Without Remorse) Amira. Featuring an all-star cast,You Peoplefollows Ezra and Amira’s relationship as they go from a coincidental meeting to falling in love. When Ezra decides he’s going to propose, the couple must first meet each other’s families before taking that next step, but in this case, Amira is taking her white, Jewish fiancé to meet her Black, Muslim family, and vice versa....

In a sentiment that might be reiterated until the end of media itself,Game of ThronesSeason 8 left a ruinous landscape in its wake. Practically every character fell victim to incoherent writing choices. In the best circumstances, a character simply went out with fanfare amounting to an underwhelming “kaput.” In the worst case scenarios,their arcs were mangled so poorlythat the remnants shriveled into dust out of embarrassment. Somehow, Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey) suffered both fates in one go....

After the recent release of the fourth episode, we’re now more than halfway throughThe Last of UsSeason 2. AlthoughPedro Pascal’s role as Joel has been cut shorter than Season 1 after his tragic death in Episode 2, other characters like Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Tommy (Gabriel Luna) have stepped into larger roles.Kaitlyn Deveris one of the many new additions to the Season 2 cast, and while her role as Abby has been small thus far, she’s certainly making the most of her limited screen time....

Editor’s Note: The following contains full spoilers for Sirens. Coming in at just five episodes,Netflix’s newest seriesfrom creatorMolly Smith Metzlercenters around three women in a fictional New England town.Sirens, currently in the Top 10, starsJulianne Moore,Meghann Fahy,Milly Alcock, andKevin Bacon, and follows these three women through a tumultuous weekend at the end of summer that ends up changing them completely. Devon (Fahy) hasarrived at Port Haven to find her sister, Simone (Alcock), after learning that their father (Bill Camp) has dementia....

ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, has officially unveiled the extensive programming lineup for this year’sNew York Comic Con (NYCC). Returning to the Javits Center in New York City from October 17-20, 2024, fans can look forward to a packed schedule featuring special guests, publishers, cosplayers, and much more. Here’s a breakdown of some of the event’s top highlights. Thursday, October 17: Opening Day Highlights Apple TV+ PresentsShrinking Kickstarting NYCC,Apple TV+ will feature a panel on their hit comedyShrinking....

It’s been a wild journey this season ofThe Real Housewives of Atlanta. With some new faces replacing old ones,a massive scandal that has sent shock waves in the ATL, and some drama that shouldn’t have become dramatic,the current iteration ofRHOAhas illuminated certain peach-holders' true colors.For many fans of the series, it was an exciting prospect to havePorsha Williamsreturn, but the heralded triumphant comeback has been anything but. Porsha has had what some may call a fascinating run onThe Real Housewives of Atlanta....

Even if you know absolutely nothing aboutThe X-Files, you’re likely aware that Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) are married to their shared pursuit of the truth. Of course, over the span of nearly a decade, these two eventually got together in a romantic context as well, but whenThe X-Filesfirst started,the studio had a different idea about how to create tension with the characters, particularly by introducing a love interest for Scully in the very first episode....

Warning: this post contains spoilers for every anime discussed. One of the most important aspects of a story is its ending because it dictates the final opinion of the show. Often, the ending decides if a show is good or not, and a poor conclusion can ruin the entire series. This fact is all the more true with anime, a medium that is notorious for having lackluster, rushed, and outright disappointing conclusions....

Star Wars: The Clone Warsis a 2008 animated TV show, accompanied by a feature-length movie, that follows the events of the titular war, which lasted about three years. Though the time was relatively short-lived, the galaxy far, far away is a pretty big place, which allowed there to be many different battles fought on several different fronts. Though there was an animated micro-series back in 2003, the 2008 version is the only version that is considered canon....

2022 was a great year for Batman fans, thanks to the release of the absolute smash hitThe Batman.Robert Pattinson’s new adaption brought out the more analytical and observant side of the Caped Crusader, who is commonly known as the World’s Greatest Detective. It was a new and refreshing take on the character that audiences could not get enough of, leading to a spin-off show,The Penguin, which is clearly setting up the film’s sequel, set for 2026....

Television shows centered around teenagers always prove to be massive hits with audiences. High school settings, coming of age themes, young romance, awkward humor and addictive drama are all key elements that make for a great teen series. While these shows are applauded for their entertainment value and relatability, the teen characters at the center rarely look like actual teens. There’s been a pattern of adult actors in their twenties, and even thirties, playing teenagers in movies and shows....

The 2024–2025 season delivered a slew of high-caliber hits as well as a string of disappointingseries. For every successful show that had us glued to the screen, there was another that failed to maintain our attention. While many series delivered compelling stories and performances that left audiences wanting more, others were stagnant, uninspired, and simply underwhelming. Some of these series began with a compelling premise, only to fumble it as the story went on....