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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wiveswas an overnight success after first premiering onHuluearlier this September. This show dives deep into the personal lives of the infamous women of MomTok.Taylor Frankie Paul, Whitney Leavitt, Demi Engemenn, Mayci Neeley, Mikayla Matthews, Layla Taylor,Jessi Ngatikaura,andJennifer Affleckare a group of women who decided to come together as a group on TikTok to share their lives with their families and life as a Mormon with the entire world....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Andor Season 2. This week’s batch of new episodes inAndorSeason 2once again expands the galaxy far, far away by adding new planets, butit also features an unexpected return to a location that has been featured inStar Warsbefore. In Episodes 4, “Ever Been to Ghorman?”, and 5, “I Have Friends Everywhere,” Wilmon Paak (Muhannad Bhaier) is tasked by Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgård) with providing some engineering services to Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker) and the Partisans....

Heads up:Chad Stahelski’s newHighlandermovie just found its female lead.Marisa Abela, a BAFTA winner for her work on HBO’sIndustry, will be joiningHenry Cavillin the reboot of the 1986 fantasy action classic.Varietyreports that her character is being kept under wraps for now, but if the movie is following the original closely, there are two major female roles: Heather MacLeod, the main character’s wife from the 16th century who eventually grows old and dies while he remains immortal, and Brenda Wyatt, a forensic scientist who crosses paths with him as she investigates a series of mysterious beheadings....

Once again, it looks likeThe Muppetshaven’t found success onDisney+, asVarietyreports thatMuppets Mayhemhas been canceled after one season. The latest attempt at reviving the franchise on the streaming platform won’t come back for more episodes, with the band known as Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem not being able to say goodbye to their fans. The first season contained ten episodes, which will remain available for streaming on the platform. No other projects related to the property are currently in development at the studio, with the future ofThe Muppetsuncertain....

Neon plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary ofPark Chan-wook’s South Korean action masterpieceOldboy. For a theatrical anniversary release, the distributor acquired domestic rights for the classic 2003 film and now Neon has released a trailer in anticipation of the forthcoming announcement. Praised by many quarters for its quality with outlets like Bloomberg calling it “an incredible piece of cinematic storytelling”,Oldboyis viewed as one of theclassic and essential Asian moviesone should see....

Netflixhas released a new poster forOne Piece, the upcoming live-action television adaptation of the manga of the same name. Featuring the main cast of the show on the deck of the Going Merry, the poster teases a joyful adventure making its way to televisions from all over the world. After following Luffy’s (Iñaki Godoy) journey on the page for years, audiences will have the opportunity of watching the beloved tale in live-action, bringing a new perspective to this pirate crew’s quest....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Apple TV+’s Presumed Innocent. Every story needs a villain. Audiences need to know who they’re rooting against. In most stories, it’s very clear who the bad guy is. Villains exhibit tons of negative qualities, and they make it difficult for the hero to achieve their goal. They’re straightforward evil, and the audience can’t help but delight when they fail in the end. But every once in a while, there is a story where the protagonist is given some not-so-nice characteristics, andthe villain is actually a pretty sympathetic character....

Editor’s Note: The below contains spoilers for ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Season 3. Plot holes are common, especially in long franchises, andStar Warsis not immune. Sure,they made an entire film to explain the fragility of the Death Star, resolving a 39-year-old plot hole, butRogue One: A Star Wars Storyactually created a new (if minor) issue in the form of hyperspace tracking. Throughout the franchise, there are many narrow escapes where characters reach freedom by jumping to hyperspace, preventing their enemies from following them, but the development of hyperspace tracking ends that....

The work of actorJesse Plemonshas long been worth seeking out. With a subtle edge to his performances, he is a tactical yet compelling screen presence in every role he takes part in. Whether his parts are big or small, he always leaves an impact with each moment he gets. Now, with Plemons making the most of another role inScott Cooper’s finally releasedAntlershitting theaters Friday, it is worth taking a look back on all of the actor’s work to find his best performance up until now....

Who doesn’t love campy movies? Some are decidedly comedic, others are more experimental with their genres, and some are simply too hard to define. However, campy movies are among the most entertaining and unique pictures in the business, and audiences will surely have a great time with them. Luckily for them, Netflix has several great options within its impressive catalog. From camp staples that most people know about to more recent offerings that are certified camp classics in the making, these films are among the best examples of this remarkable aesthetic, and fans won’t regret spending their time on them....

In the early ‘90s,Wesley Snipespassed multiple tests to become a bona fide Hollywood leading man. Seminal hits of the period, includingNew Jack CityandWhite Men Can’t Jump, elevated his profile thanks to his natural charisma and relatable charm. Then,Passenger 57proved he could physically run circles around his action star peersJean-Claude Van DammeandSteven Seagal. But in 1993, Snipes faced his biggest test yet: Playing opposite the legendarySean ConneryinRising Sun. Based on the 1992 novel byMichael Crichton(Jurassic Park) and adapted for screen by directorPhilip Kaufman(The Right Stuff), theneo-noir thrillerwas a unique mix of the American/Japanese cultural tensions ofBlack Rain, the intense crime of passion theme ofBasic Instinct, and the dark buddy movie element of the originalLethal Weapon....

Nordic noir is easily one of the most popular emergent genres of the 21st century. While the streaming boom of the 2010s can largely be credited with popularizing Nordic noir as a concept, this particular trend has been alive and well in Scandinavian cinema for decades and includes some of the most notable European films of all time. In more recent years, the field has further expanded to include a huge variety of genres and narrative styles, ranging from the intensely dramatic to the darkly comedic and everything in between....

In a delicious twist of irony, Amazon Studios is developing a spy movie about the United States Postal Service titled, appropriately enough,The U.S.P.S. Jermaine Fowler, who starred in the streamer’s hit sequelComing 2 America, is in talks to star in the action-comedy, which is based on a 2020 Black List screenplay byPerry Janes. The story follows Michael Griffiths (Fowler), whose life is upended when his mother is killed in the line of duty as a postal carrier with a mail route full of surprises....