'Dune Prophecy's Biggest Surprise With Valya Is Also Its Biggest Mystery

Dune: Prophecyis an origin story set approximately 10,000 years before the epic sci-fiDunefilms. The show was developed byDiane Ademu-JohnandAlison SchapkerforHBO, and exploresthe origin story of Bene Gesserit and unpacks how the organization transformedinto the powerful sisterhood it is known as in the present-dayDuneuniverse. InDune: Prophecy, we explore Valya Harkonnen’s (Jessica Barden) origins and how her new ability would influence Bene Gesserit for centuries to come. The premiere revealedValya as the first-ever user of the Voice....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 833 words · Deborah Henson

'Good Burger 2' Set Photos: The Iconic Restaurant Is Back

For millennials, there may have been no greater news than the announcement that production on Paramount’sGood Burger 2,the long-awaited sequel to the iconic 1990s comedy filmGood Burger, was underway. Now, a series of photos courtesy ofCBRhave revealed the first look at the film’s upcoming restaurant. The photos were taken by CBR on the set ofGood Burger 2in North Providence, Rhode Island. They depict an abandoned Friendly’s restaurant that has been converted into the iconic home of the Good Burger....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Caleb Shaffer

'Land of the Lost' Reboot Roars to Life at Netflix

A new reboot of a cult classic science fiction adventure series is coming toNetflix.Deadlinereports thatLand of the Lost, a 1970s kidvid favorite about a modern family stranded in a prehistoric wilderness, is getting a reboot courtesy of Netflix and Legendary Television. The short-lived series already inspired a reboot series in the 1990s, and a big-screen comedy adaptation starring longtime fanWill Ferrell. The original series was the brainchild ofSid and Marty Krofft, a pair of Canadian TV auteurs who made a huge splash in kids' TV in the 1970s, with projects likeLidsville,Far Out Space Nuts,Sigmund and the Sea Monsters,Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, andH....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Scott Dominguez

'Married at First Sight’ Season 18 Needs To Focus on This for Success

Married at First Sight(MAFS) has been a Lifetime staple for fourteen years.Thesocial experiment of matching compatible singleswith other singles based on the characteristics and traits they value the mostresonated with viewers with a penchant fordating and relationship shows. The couples were selected by a group of experts including clinical psychologistDr. Joseph Cilona, sexologistDr. Logan Levkoff, sociologistDr. Pepper Schwartz,and humanist chaplainGreg Epstein. After three seasons, Dr. Pepper stayed on board and was joined by Pastor and marriage counselorCalvin Robersonand relationship expertRachel DeAlto....

August 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1600 words · Alex Ruiz

'Severance' Season 2 Episode 1 Recap: Welcome Back, Mark S.

Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for Severance Season 2 Episode 1. Severancehit the ground running with a stellar first season. The central concept — a near-future sci-fi world where workers' consciousness is “severed” cleanly between their home-life “outies” and their work-life “innies,” wasa brilliant setup of work-a-day life in a modern corporate setting. It wasn’tjustthat, however, adding layers of legitimate mystery and absurdist interludes throughout to capture the nightmare logic of a hypercapitalist existence, beforeending on a set of incredible cliffhangers....

August 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1516 words · Raymond Dougherty

10 Best Cameos Where They Play Themselves, from Keanu Reeves to Emma Watson

The art of the cameo has become an effective tool in modern filmmaking, often resulting in some of the most memorable moments in a movie. Whether it is a famous actor randomly passing by or an offscreen character that reveals themselves as a familiar face, cameos get people talking.Marvelhas made a habit of it, always including the lateStan Leein their movies while also featuringcameos from heroes and random celebrities. RELATED:10 Sitcom Cameos That You Completely Forgot About While it is always great seeing a famous actor in a surprise appearance, sometimes the most memorable cameos are when the stars play themselves....

August 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1304 words · Joseph Johnson

10 Best Sapphic Horror Movies

Horror cinema has strong ties to the LGBTQ+ community in both positive and negative ways. Queer audiences have flocked to the genre, both in spite of and because the genre has historically featured queer-coded villains, such as with the gender nonconformity ofPsycho’s Norman Bates or the seductive menace of Freddy Krueger inA Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge. Sapphic women are positioned at the intersection of homophobia and misogyny and thus have good reason to be drawn to the darkness and catharsis present in the horror genre....

August 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1345 words · Vanessa Warner

10 Essential Keira Knightley Movies, Ranked

Despite the immediate association, Keira Knightley has long proven that she’s more than just a period drama mainstay. From kick-starting her career in young-adult flicks to commanding the screen in everything from sweeping romances to political thrillers, Knightley has built a filmography defined by range, thoughtfulness, and emotional nuance. Indeed, whether her characters are wielding a sword or the powers of a pen, she brings a compelling mix of strength and sensitivity to every role....

August 9, 2025 · 9 min · 1861 words · Mrs. Jennifer Brooks DVM

10 Greatest Jack Nicholson Movies of All Time, Ranked According to IMDb

Jack Nicholsonis one of the most celebrated and instantly recognizableactorsin cinema history, with a career marked by unforgettable characters and magnetic screen presence. From playing rebellious antiheroes to deeply flawed everymen and scene-stealingvillains,Nicholson brought a mix of charm and emotional depth to every role he took on. With over 60 film credits and threeAcademy Awardsto his name, his filmography is filled with landmark performances that have shaped modernHollywoodand inspired generations of actors and filmmakers alike....

August 9, 2025 · 10 min · 2125 words · Gabrielle Harris

10 Most Influential Anime Shows, Ranked

Whileanimehas its roots all the way back in the 1910s, it wasn’t until the 1960s that the medium really took off, and since then, it hasn’t slowed down. Anime is now one of the most consumed forms of media around the world, hooking viewers with gorgeous animation and unending creativity. With such a rich and impressive history, certain shows influenced the landscape and culture more than others to create what it is today....

August 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1432 words · Heather Everett

10 Things That Need To Happen in Slow Horses Season 2

The following contains spoilers for season 1 of Slow Horses.With the release of the last episode ofSlow Horses, the brilliant British domestic security thriller onApple TV+based on the book byMick Herron, the wait is on for season 2. At the end of the final episode, audiences offered a tantalizing sneak peek at the next set of episodes that – it turns out – are already filmed. There’s no news on when the second season will be released, but the preview reveals that most of the crew will return, and it appears to be at least loosely based on the sequel book,Dead Lions....

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1184 words · Ryan Hernandez

8 Shows like 1883 for More Epic Western Stories

TheYellowstonespin-off,1883, has made a name for itself as the kind of brutal, breathtakingly beautiful western that has mostly faded away from the small screen. When television first took the entertainment world by storm during the 1950s, western TV shows were just a click away on every channel. By the ’60s, gunslingers, criminal ranch owners, and cowboys were voraciously consumed by the masses. Taking place in the old wild west amidst mountain ranges, wild horses charging across rivers, and shoot-outs, the western was a form of escapism that offered exhilarating possibilities....

August 9, 2025 · 9 min · 1781 words · Traci Smith

All 10 Quentin Tarantino Movies, Ranked by How Funny They Are

Quentin Tarantinomovies distinguish themselves from those directed by other filmmakers in several key ways. He’s a director known for his fairly frequent use of profanity, his penchant for featuring violent characters doing exceptionally violent things, his love of referencing older titles from cinema’s history, and his tendency to inject all his films with a certain amount of (usually quite dark) comedy. Few Tarantino movies would be considered 100% comedic by the majority of viewers out there, and each has at least a couple of tense and/or alarmingly violent sequences....

August 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1427 words · Summer Becker