If you did not understand all of the complex, timey-wimey Zoom informationThe Flashthrew at you in“Versus Zoom,”you would be forgiven. (Especially because it is so wildly different from the Jay Garrick we know from the comics.) When talk of time remnants becomes a throwaway line, it’s probably time to slow your plot down and explain what the heck is happening (or, you know, devote an entire episode to showing, not telling)....
[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers forStar Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerandThe Mandalorian.] When we look back on this chapter of theStar Warsfranchise, the movie that will stand as the turning point isThe Last Jedi. Regardless of what you think about the merits of that movie, we can at least agree that the film itself was divisive. Specifically, it was divisive because it dared question the world ofStar Wars. For some in fandom, the mere act of questioning is an act of disrespect....
The big night is finally upon us, as Netflix has released a teaser trailer forRyan Murphy’s star-studded adaptation ofThe Prom. Three-time Oscar winnerMeryl Streepand late night hostJames Cordenstar as Dee Dee Allen and Barry Glickman, two New York City stage stars with a crisis on their hands – their expensive new Broadway show is a major flop that has suddenly flatlined their careers. Meanwhile, in small-town Indiana, high school student Emma Nolan (newcomerJo Ellen Pellman) is experiencing a very different kind of heartbreak: despite the support of the high school principal (Keegan-Michael Key), the head of the PTA (Kerry Washington) has banned her from attending the prom with her girlfriend, Alyssa (Ariana DeBose)....
WhenChristopher Nolanwas planning out what would become his masterpiece,Oppenheimer,he needed to figure out how to approach filming the two separate interrogation sequences that form the backbone of its narrative structure. Knowing that he had to find unique ways to continuously film inside two relatively un-exciting looking rooms, he andhis cinematographerHoyte van Hoytematurned to films of the past for inspiration on sniffing out camera angles for enclosed spaces. One particular film jumped out at Nolan and Hoytema for how it constantly found new ways to spice up the same barren location, and immediately cited it as a major help in his visualizing how he’d approach his vital dialogue scenes....
Given the nature of the true events that inspired the latest Netflix crime thrillerCriminal Code(originally titledDNA Do Crime), it’s only fair to say that the Portuguese series does a great job of weaving true elements into a fictional story to present a nail-biting thriller until the curtain finally drops. If even for a moment one feels that the heists shown in the series created byHeitor Dhalialook too practical, it’s because they probably are....
Damon (Michael Bradway) might not have kicked up much dust when he first appeared in Firehouse 51 inChicago FireSeason 12. But going into Season 13, he will ruffle some feathers after the revelation that he is Kelly Severide’s younger half-brother, who no one knew existed.Chicago Fire’s showrunnerAndrea Newmanpreviewed the upcoming season toTV Insider, where she teased a lot of chaos courtesy of Damon. From Severide to Stella and Novak, his presence is set to be felt on a much larger scale....
Cancel your cable subscription, comedy enthusiasts! All of the best stand-up comedians are dealing with Netflix, the streaming platform that has become the go-to source of all things TV and movie entertainment. Their latest stake in the claim of the stand-up comedy game:Tracy Morgan. Morgan’s stand-up special, “Staying Alive”, will be heading to Netflix this spring. He joinsLouis C.K.,Sarah Silverman,Chris Rock,Amy Schumer, andJerry Seinfeld, just a few of the talents recently landing at the streaming content provider....
The last two harrowing episodes ofThe Americansare the perfect excuse to talk about how greatAlison Wrighthas been on the show as FBI secretary Martha, seduced and married off to a KGB officer who was, as we know, already very much married to someone else. Poor Martha. And yet, as I pointed out last week regarding “The Rat,” Martha has really come into her own throughout the last season into this one....
While filmmakerLuc Bessonhas been busy lately dabbling into a variety of genres, from dark crime comedyThe Familyto character-driven sci-fi actionerLucy, he’s returning to blockbuster territory with his latest film,Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. Based on the long-running French comicValérian and Laureline, which was first published in 1967, the sci-fi epic starsCara DelevingneandDane DeHaanas special operatives for the government of the human territories charged with maintaining order throughout the universe....
Will Smithand directorAntoine Fuquaare pulling their upcoming Apple movieEmancipationout of Georgia due to the state’s controversial new voting laws. Apple shelled out roughly $125 million for the prized package last year, one that is considered a passion project for both Fuqua and Smith. The film is based onWilliam N. Collage’s script about “Whipped Peter,” who was an actual enslaved person who emancipated himself from a Southern plantation and joined the Union Army....
For those who had lost faith in the live-action remake following the disastrousSnow Whitein early 2025, Universal’sHow to Train Your Dragonremake has hopefully reinstilled your faith in what can be achieved with the popular modern movie phenomenon, with Collider’sMaggie Lovittcalling it “the gold-star example of how to do a live-action remake right,“in her 9/10 review. Despite huge competition, which includes the arrival ofJames Gunn’sSuperman,How to Train Your Dragonis still making more impressive box office ground....
The first canonical entry in theSkywalker Sagatimeline is making waves at the box office more than 20 years after its initial release. In honor of the film’s 25th anniversary, which also coincides with May the 4th,Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menacere-released in theaters and opened to an impressive $2.3 million domestically. This is quite a haul, especially when juxtaposed to theSpider-Manfilms, which are in the midst of a re-release celebrating Columbia Pictures' 100th anniversary....
Quick Links WithHigh Potentialalready renewed for a second run, many plans are in motion, especially after that major Season 1 finale, which left viewers with more questions than answers. The crime drama, based on the 2021 French and Belgian TV series HPI, premiered on August 22, 2025, and was renewed last month, but no return date has been unveiled yet. As fans count down till more news about the upcoming season circulates, showrunnerTodd Harthanrecently gave a few details about the plans for the new installment, promising to address those Season 1 cliffhangers....
