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Zoe Saldaña,the runaway favorite, has won Best Supporting Actress at the 97th Academy Awards for her standout performance inEmilia Pérez.Saldaña plays Rita Mora Castro, a high-powered junior criminal defense attorney. Rita is recruited by a notorious cartel leader, who seeks her assistance in faking his death to transition into the woman he has always wanted to be, adopting the identity of Emilia Pérez. Saldaña triumphed over fellow nomineesMonica Barbaro(A Complete Unknown),Ariana Grande(Wicked),Felicity Jones(The Brutalist), andIsabella Rossellini(Conclave), and to Saldaña’s credit, she managed to stay the course and secure the award despite the furore and controversy over her co-starKarla Sofia Gascón, whose online activities had dragged the movie’s name through the mud in the run-up to the awards circuit....

After making his late-night debut onThe Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallonlast year with a laugh-out-loud standup set, breakout comedianMichael Rowlandis looking to make a splash on primetime TV withhis new sitcom,Animal Control. Following a series premiere that wrangled in 4.3 million total multi-platform viewers for Fox, the workplace comedy is already fast becoming one of 2023’s funniest new shows. Led byJoel McHaleand a motley crew of comedy stars includingRavi PatelandVella Lovell, the Thursday night series follows the shenanigans of a local animal control group from the Northwest Seattle Division whose lives are complicated more so by their very flawed, human co-workers than the animals they care for....

They say home is where the heart is and the cast of9-1-1: Nashvillewill have plenty of time to pour an abundance of love into their new digs, as we’re getting a first look at the building that will serve as the team’s firehouse. According to X account 9-1-1 News, the on-location spot is expected to receive a whopping $340,000 in renovations to transform it into a set worthy of the highly-anticipated9-1-1offshoot....

It’s the end of a wild era.The CW’sRiverdalehas officially wrapped filming on itsseventh and final season, bringing audiences one step closer to the true end of the show. Since the week of June 19, many of the core cast members began wrapping, withMadelaine Petschrevealing via Instagramon June 25 that she,Lili Reinhart, andCole Sprousewere the final three to end their runs on the show. Drawing fromthe Archie Comics,Riverdalefirst debuted in 2017, with its first season tackling a dark murder mystery in what is now the show’s most normal storyline....

The Flashis seeing some good days, as the marketing for the upcoming feature is getting fans warmed up to the movie as eachposter, image, and teasergives us some new clues to draw upon. The movie based on the Flashpoint event from comics will work as a doorway for fans to enterJames Gunn’s planned Gods and Monsters chapter in the DCU. The movie looks fresh and has managed to grab the attention of nerds and casual onlookers alike....

There’s something inherently soothing about cooking shows as they tap into our love for food while offering us a vibrant kaleidoscope of diverse cultures, traditions, and flavors. As viewers, these kinds of shows providemore than just recipes for our comfort watches. The best of them bring stories to life through a unique blend of fresh ingredients, history, and humor into an unforgettable journey outside our kitchens. With more shows incorporating travel and culinary traditions as a form of self-care, with icons likeStanley TucciandPadma Lakshmi, social media has worked to seamlessly fold in traditional storytelling to expand the beloved genre, as seen in Prime Video’s strikingly funny and smart original seriesThe Pasta QueenstarringNadia Caterina Munno....

A fascinating genre that allows viewers to dive into imaginative worlds and embark on epic adventures, fantasy’s great appeal is not remotely difficult to understand. Fortunately for fans of both the genreandthe format of television series, 2024 has been a favorable year for fantasy TV—it has pushed boundaries of what it can achieve, ranging from ambitious adaptations to original screenplays. These shows continue to prove that fantasy is a dominating genre in the realm of entertainment, whether in film or TV....

Whether it’sScreamorPsycho, some horror films leave an impression. Quotable horror films have become pop culturally transcendent, entering the mainstream, inspiring new content, and offering parodies. RELATED:‘Anchorman’ and 9 Other Most Quotable Comedy Films of All Time Popular quotes have even made themselves indistinguishable from their source. From the icy delivery of Hannibal Lecter to the maniacal violence of Jack Torrance, some have cemented themselves into the minds of moviegoers....

There are some horror movies that are too perfect to age. Horror, as most of you know, is a timeless genre, home to some of the most celebrated and recognizable films in entertainment history. They are iconic and terrifying, and have stood the test of time to become truly and undeniably incredible. Today, the horror genre is stronger than ever. It’s created really remarkable andterrifying films that never lose their luster....

Warner Bros. has released a new12 Strongtrailer. The upcoming war drama tells the story of the “horse soldiers”, a special forces team who, in the days following 9/11, set off to Afghanistan to fight the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. It’s weird watching this trailer, and maybe I just don’t have an appetite for this kind of film despite the strong cast. We’re about to start sending soldiers to Afghanistan who weren’t even born when 9/11 happened....

As the great comedianCharlie Chaplinonce said: “Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in a long shot.” Films about dysfunctional family relationships are those special kinds of entertainment that convey the importance of strong family bonding to audiences. Yet, the appeal of these dysfunctional family movies stems from their satirical commentary on the adamance of sustaining family values which led to unprecedented situations. Be it a tragedy or a comedy, dysfunctional family films constantly undergo reinterpretations that manage to sustain audiences' interest in the genre....

Television is a funny thing, intentionally and unintentionally. We’ve all watched various programming over the years that has invoked multiple emotions in us, but rarely is confusion the one discussed the most. Ever sit and watch something and think, “Who would fall for this in real life?” —- and you wouldn’t be alone in that sentiment. The entertainment element of TV sometimes possesses an unrealistic wackiness that simply would not work in the real world in any capacity....

The Oscars mean everything and nothing all at once. At face value, the Oscars are merely trophies handed out by Hollywood to Hollywood. But in practice, actually winning one of these statues can change the course of a performer’s career. It can open doors to exciting new projects, allow an actor to be picky or choosy about what they do next, or, as it’s not entirely uncommon, it can turn out not to change a darn thing....