It might not hit thehigh-flying Memorial Day Weekend heights ofLilo & Stitch, butMission: Impossible – The Final Reckoningis still set to be a winner for Paramount— whether or not it breaks even at the box office. That’s because for studios, franchise longevity and multi-platform revenue matter more than opening weekend bragging rights. So what does that mean based on this opening weekend? Let’s break it down. With a four-day haul currently estimated at$77–$78 million,The Final Reckoningis enjoying thebiggest opening ever for the Tom Cruise-led spy series, beating out 2018’sFallout($61....

Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for the Outlander Season 7 finale. Well, sassenachs, this is it; theOutlanderSeason 7 finale has finally arrived. This doesn’t mean the end of the show — there’s stillone more season to gobefore the Starz adaptation ofDiana Gabaldon’s bestselling book series finally comes to a close — but it does mean we’re one step closer to a definitive ending. “A Hundred Thousand Angels,” written byMatthew B....

Space exploration has provided us with some of the most enduring,awe-inspiring cinematic classics of all time,boasting stunning visuals, powerful narratives, and thrilling action. Unfortunately,thespace movie genrehas now also provided us with Liz W. Garcia’sSpace Cadet. IfApollo 13andLegally Blondehad an insufferable love child lacking the respective thrill and charm of its prodigiously successful parents, it would be this pseudo-feminist NASA fan fiction. The film centers on a clueless twenty-something (played by an uninspiredEmma Roberts) who cons her way into being an astronaut with no qualifications and, better yet, no consequences....

Oftentimes The CW’sThe Flashconjures up a Villain of the Week whose meta-human origins and backstory merge seamlessly with the episode’s plot, pitting The Flash against a super-power that exploits his momentary weakness while forging stronger relationships between Barry Allen and his teammates. Then there are episodes like “Fast Lane” which pay relatively little attention to the villain, completely disconnect his abilities from The Flash’s shortcomings, and shoehorn in a B plot that feels forced....

For anyone who grew up in the ‘90s,Beverly Hills, 90210defined the generation. The teen drama captured audience’s attention: fans couldn’t get enough of the attractive yet relatable characters and the cutting-edge storylines.Beverly Hills, 90210was arguably ahead of its time. While it wasn’t the first show to do it, the series tackled high school life with a soapy feel but also touched on serious issues. From sexual assault to eating disorders, violence, bullying, learning disabilities, racism, and more, nothing was off-limits....

The Criterion Collectionis a video distribution company that is known for publishing its own version of various indie and arthouse films under its label. Criterion has a great reputation behind them as they provide very high-quality releases of films, with lovely custom art and tons of special behind-the-scenes features. They have amassed a large fan base in the almost 40 years in which they’ve operated, with fans still excited to this day to see what new titles they plan to release....

Like movies about war, TV series can highlight the best and worst of humanity that comes out in times of conflict. TV shows about war can provide new perspectives on historical events, and can introduce characters who are either based on people who experienced these historical events or fictional ones who witness some of the worst violence in history. A TV format can allow for a more in-depth exploration of topics like the nature of war and how it impacts the ordinary people who experience it firsthand....

There have been many unforgettable friend groups on TV, like those fromLiving SingleandCheers. Some TV shows however, feature some usual friend groups that might not have gotten together if not for some unusual circumstances, factors or reasons. Take for examplethe friends inPaper Girls, who are basically forced together due to a mysterious time traveling incident. Some friend groups have no choice but to stick together. RELATED:7 ‘Partners-in-Crime’ Movies To Watch With Your Best Friends Thrown together and faced with some challenging and/or hilarious scenarios, these unique friend groups show us how strong and unbreakable a found family can be....

Quentin Tarantinorose to prominence in the 1990s, with his second film, 1994’sPulp Fiction, remaining one of his finest in a filmography filled with iconic titles. Typical for the filmmaker’s style, it took influence and inspiration from countless past films - many of them obscure - and blended them all into something unique. In addition,Pulp Fictionis also notable for putting several stories into one movie, having a non-chronological structure, featuring bursts of uncompromising violence, and mixing crime/drama with dark comedy....

In November 2009,Nickelodeonunveiled the teenage boy bandBig Time Rush, whom they signed to their record label and, at the same time, launched the eponymous series that has since been a major influence on many childhoods. Created byScott Fellows,Big Time Rushran from July 01, 2025, to June 27, 2025, featuring the bandmates as fictional versions of themselves, much likeNBC’sThe Monkees. Now, twelve years after the Nickelodeon comedy aired its finale, one of its stars has confirmed that a reboot is happening, and it will be “totally different” from the series....

With video games such asFortniteandPUBGbecoming worldwide phenomenons, the term “battle royale” has become part of the common vernacular. The term has existed for decades, however, and the concept of “a group of characters forced to fight until only one remains” has been featured in movies for just as long. Television has also gotten in on the trend, with the mega-hitSquid Gameadopting the same core idea to become one ofNetflix’s biggest Emmy-award winners....

American Godsseason 2 begins, funny enough, inside the perfect metaphor forAmerican Godsseason 2: The House on the Rock, a tourist attraction built byAlex Jordanin bumfuck nowhere Wisconsin, a sprawling maze that the slightly mad architect filled with gaudy attractions and flashy bits of eccentric nothingness. Animatronic fortune tellers and preserved animals, shiny baubles and the world’s largest carousel covered in 20,000 lights and no horses. Attendees just sort of wander, surrounded by random assortments of light and sound, stopping occasionally at a particularly eye-catching exhibit but with no clear destination in sight....

From Dutch director and photographer,Anton Corbijn,Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)tells the history behindStorm ThorgersonandAubrey “Po” Powell, the creative minds behind one of the most iconic design studios in musical history, Hipgnosis. No stranger to the musical frontier, Corbijn has worked with numerous influential artists, namelyDepeche Mode,U2,The Killers, and many others, as well as directed a number of notable music videos, includingNirvana’s “Heart-Shaped Box.” ThoughSquaring the Circleis Corbijn’s first feature-length doc, he’s manned the director’s chair for films like 2007’sControlandThe American, starringGeorge Clooney....