Uhura and Chapel Are Reporting for Duty in New 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' BTS Image

Nyota Uhura and Christine Chapel are back in action with phasers at the ready in a new behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming season ofStar Trek: Strange New Worlds. Chapel actorJess Bushshared the image of her posing with co-starCelia Rose Goodingon Instagram. The image also teases a new look for Uhura on the Paramount+ science fiction series' hotly anticipated third season. In the new picture, Gooding sports a longer hairstyle, closer to that worn byNichelle Nichols, who originated the role; the previous two seasons had seen her with a shorter haircut....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Courtney Kramer

Us Twist Explained: Jordan Peele on Why It Had to Happen

Major spoilers forUsfollow below. IfGet Outproved thatJordan Peeleis an explosive new talent behind the camera, his second filmUsshowed that this was no fluke—Peele is the real deal, and he’s creating stories that provokeseriousdiscussion.Usopened in theaters last weekend to box office records and critical acclaim, but it also sparked a conversation. As opposed to some box office blockbusters that are simplyfineand easy to forget a day (or even hours) after you’ve seen them,Usis a film that demands discussion and further thought after it’s over....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1079 words · Travis Elliott

Were Elvis Presley's Blue Suede Shoes Ever Stolen in Real Life? The True Story Behind 'Duster's Heist Episode

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Duster Episode 2. There are some pieces of memorabilia that aresimply priceless, andthe latest episodeofDuster, appropriately named “Suspicious Minds,” references one that’s pretty much the holy grail. Looking to get the dirty Sheriff Wessom Groomes (Donal Logue) off his back, Jim Ellis (Josh Holloway) seeks the help of a mobster known as Sunglasses (Patrick Warburton), who idolizesElvis Presley.Jim promises Sunglasses the King’s iconic pair of blue suede shoes in return for his help, but is left with a warning: there’s an inscription inside the shoes, so Sunglasses will know if they are not authentic....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1066 words · Ryan Fleming

What's Coming to and Leaving Hulu in November 2018

Some of the highlights include the arrival of the completeMarried with Childrenseries, the premiere ofDesireeAkhavan’s new Hulu original seriesThe Bisexual, and a new installment ofInto the Dark, Hulu’s monthly horror anthology. As for the film worth putting on your watch list, November sees the arrival ofAmelie,The Big Leboowski,The Birdcage, and a host of James Bond movies, includingDr. No,Die Another Day,From Russia with Love,Goldeneye,andGoldfinger, among others. As for what’s leaving, be sure to make some time for Patrick Bateman and Snake Plisken, becauseAmerican PsychoandEscape from....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1087 words · Elizabeth Wells

What's New on Disney Plus February 2020, Including Toy Story 4

It’s a Leap Year! You know what that means? 29 days in February? You know whatthatmeans? An extra day for streaming new content on Disney+! This month sees classic and contemporary Disney library titles come to the service: titles likeToy Story 4,Descendants 3,Old Dogs, the incredibly titledI Captured the King of Leprechauns, and the triumphant return ofThe Sandlot. Plus – new episodes of feel-good unscripted series likeMarvel’s Hero ProjectandOne Day at Disney, alongside more episodes of scripted seriesDiary of a Future President....

June 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1234 words · Jeffrey West

Xavier Dolan Blasts Netflix UK Over Changing Mommy Ratio

There was a brief period in the 2000s when it looks like cinephiles were finally converting everyone to the right way of thinking when it came to viewing films. We were moving away from pan-and-scan VHS and towards widescreen DVDs, which lined up nicely with all the new widescreen TVs people were buying. Unfortunately, as fellow writer Russ Fischer has pointed out in the past, “we won the battle but lost the war....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Kimberly Cortez

Yorgos Lanthimos on The Favourite and Using Extreme Wide-Angle Lenses

One of my favorite films of 2018 is directorYorgos Lanthimos’The Favourite. Loaded with amazing cinematography byRobbie Ryan, brilliant performances by the entire cast, a fantastic script byDeborah DavisandTony McNamara, amazing costumes and production design, and remarkable work from every other department,The Favouriteis one of those special movies that you absolutely need to see on the biggest screen possible. Also, while Lanthimos had previously shown he was a gifted filmmaker with his previous work (TheKilling of a Scared Deer,The Lobster, andDogtooth)The Favouriteonly reinforces my belief that his talent behind the camera is still growing....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Mary Jones

‘A Working Man’ Has Still Yet to Pass Jason Statham’s Biggest Flop at the Global Box Office

After previously dethroningSnow Whiteat the box office during its debut,Jason Statham’s latest action movie has fallen from the top spot.A Working Mandropped 53% during its second weekend in theaters on its way to earning $7.2 million at the domestic box office. The film has also grossed $16 million from international markets to help its worldwide total reach $44 million.A Working Man’s $44 million total is still $7 million short of the $51 million grossed byThe Expendables 4, which is well-regarded asJason Statham’s biggest box office bomb....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Shannon Ingram DVM

‘Andor’ Season 2 Episode 9 Recap: Welcome to the Rebellion, Mon Mothma

Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for Andor Season 2 Episode 9.Once again, we have arrived at the end of an arc.Andoris officially staring down the barrel of the final year of Cassian Andor’s (Diego Luna) life before his sacrifice inRogue One, and Season 2 Episode 9 carries the weight of getting him into position to become the man we first met in 2016. ButCassian isn’t the only one who has to undergo fundamental character development— Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly) and Bail Organa (Benjamin Bratt) have to be pushed in the direction of the Rebellion....

June 19, 2025 · 14 min · 2928 words · Nicole Smith

“When They Would Call Cut, My Body Would Just Shut Down”: Dave Franco Breaks Down His “High, High Energy” Scenes in ‘The Studio’

Editor’s Note: Spoilers ahead for The Studio, Season 1. The Studiois one of the sharpest, smartest comedies on TV right now. Satirizing the film industry, the series centers around a new studio head named Matt (Seth Rogen), whostruggles to balance his goal of making meaningful, artistic films and the pressure to make as much money for the company as possible by any means necessary. Rogen is joined by an all-star cast that includesIke Barinholtz,Catherine O’Hara,Kathryn Hahn, andChase Sui Wonders, as well as a plethora of cameos that range from acclaimed directors likeMartin ScorseseandSarah Polleyto A-listers likeZac EfronandOlivia Wilde....

June 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1507 words · Richard Green

'Harry Potter' Star's, 62, New Mystery Series Is Dominating Streaming in America

Move overBenedict Cumberbatch— there’s a new Sherlock on the case, and he’s stealing the spotlight.David Thewlis, best known to millions as Professor Remus Lupin in theHarry Potterfilms, is taking on an entirely different kind of role — and American audiences can’t get enough. His new period mystery seriesSherlock & Daughteris dominating the streaming charts on Max, just weeks after wrapping its buzzy first season on The CW. Despite still awaiting an official renewal for Season 2,Sherlock & Daughterhas become a sleeper streaming sensation....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Alejandra Watkins

'Love & Death' Ending Explained: Is Candy Found Guilty?

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Love & Death.Love & Death, the second recent show to explore the axe murder of Betty Gore (Lily Rabe), comes to an end with the verdict of Candy Montgomery’s (Elizabeth Olsen) murder trial. And in a typical true crime fashion, we also see the start of Candy’s new life in the face of the trial’s repercussions, something Olsen’sprevious traumatized housewife characterdidn’t get the opportunity to do, as well as the fates of the other people involved....

June 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1055 words · Thomas Green Jr.

'The Rings of Power's Season 2 Finale Confirms the Show's Worst-Kept Secret

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 finale. It has takentwo full seasons, butThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerhas finally revealed the identity of the Stranger (Daniel Weyman).After his altercationwith the Dark Wizard (Ciarán Hinds), the Stoors are forced to leave their village in Rhûn and migrate to the West with Nori (Markella Kavenagh) and Poppy (Megan Richards)....

June 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1113 words · Mrs. Tonya Brown