Shows about the inner workings of firehouses have become common. With some likeChicago Firehaving been on the air for over a decade, viewers can almost predict what will happen in many fire rescues. Fans have become aware of protocols and why they are in place, since they affect the narrative’s direction. Potential consequences for breaking protocol could see someone booted from their firehouse. That’s why procedures and actions in CBS’Fire Countryhaveinvited criticismsince the show’s inception....

The Sims, a groundbreaking life simulation game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts, has been a staple of gaming culture since its release in 2000.Players create and control characters, or “Sims,“guiding them through everyday activities like eating, sleeping, working, and socializing. The game’s open-ended nature allows players to build homes, form relationships, and explore a virtual world filled with endless possibilities.The Sims: Hot Date, released in 2001, was the third expansion pack for the original game, introducing a new downtown area where Sims could go on dates, shop, and socialize....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for the Severance Season 2 finale. After somebaby steps in Season 2, Episode 7, “Chikhai Bardo”,Severancehas finally explained what the words “Cold Harbor” truly mean. Honestly, it is to be expected that the show took its sweet time in revealing the meaning of those two darned words. After all, Cold Harbor was by far the biggest mystery inSeveranceto date, and now that we all know what it means, well, we can all sleep better at night....

The long-gestating reimagining ofThe Crowis finally slated to debut this August, withBill Skarsgårdslipping on Eric’s black leather coat. Some would consider the timing fortunate, especially with the originalCrowcelebrating its 30th anniversary. Others feel that the entire project is a mistake, citing thatthe first official trailer forThe Crowfelt at odds with the original’s tone. No matter what side you might fall on, it’s a miracle that there’s a new version ofThe Crow....

TheGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriageseries premiere episode brought back characters fromYoung Sheldonas Mary and Meemaw visited the young family. They will return with even more Cooper family members and friends in Episode 5, whose title “Thanksgiving” teases whatbrings them together.TV Lineunveiled new images from the episode that show the Coopers and McAllisters in celebration as they spend a meaningful day together. One image features Georgie and Missy, who appear amused by something that has happened off the shot....

If you’re a fan of science fiction, you’re probably well aware of the fact that numerous great sci-fi movies came out during the 1980s. And, sure, great pieces of science fiction can be found in most decades (even the 1920s had the iconicMetropolis), but there was something about the 1980s – and the way movies were made back then – that just suited science fiction and the aesthetics/conventions attached to the genre....

Stephen Kingis the undisputed master of literary horror. No one else in the genre comes close to him in terms of quality or quality. He has penned over 60 novels and 200 short stories, continuously captivating readers with his exploration of the dark corners of the human psyche. His best works, likeThe Shining,It, andMisery, are not just tales of terror but profound examinations of family, addiction, and madness. In addition,they are great snapshots of late 20th-century America, particularly its small towns....

This may come as a shock, but there were R-rated comic book movie adaptations well before the runaway success of Fox’sDeadpool. But now that theRyan Reynoldsfilm has turned in a record-breaking box office performance, studios will undoubtedly be looking for the next property they can slap an R rating on. As our ownAdam Chitwoodcautioned, these studios must be careful not to take the wrong message fromDeadpool’ssuccess: It’s not just the mature rating that audiences are asking for, they’re asking for an original film presented in a unique way....

It’s no secret thatQuentin Tarantinoloves pulpy movies. He has long styled himself as an ambassador for B-movies and exploitation flicks and has recommended dozens of low-budget genre films over the years. Some of his favorites include movies that critics derided, failed to receive a wide release, or have been largely forgotten. RELATED:10 Great, Underrated Movies Recommended by Roger Ebert Tarantino has good taste, and his selections tend to be interesting. Even the worst of his favorites usually havesomeredeeming qualities....

A new movie set in the world ofA Quiet Placeis on the horizon. It looks like the universe established inA Quiet Placewill be expanding thanks to a recently announced spinoff in the works to be helmed by directorJeff Nichols(Mud,Loving) and produced byJohn Krasinski. Krasinski wrote, directed, and starred in the acclaimed 2018 horror-thriller, which follows a family trying to survive in a world where a majority of humanity has been wiped out by alien invaders who can track their prey through sound....

It’s early days, but sources tell Collider thereistruth to a recent report fromThe Hashtag ShowthatItdirectorAndy Muschiettiis circling a new adaptation ofGary Brandner’s 1977 horror novelThe Howling, which of course served as the basis of the 1981 film of the same name. Sources confirm that Netflix has the rights toThe Howling, though the streaming service had no comment. An individual with knowledge of Muschietti’s early talks indicated that the two sides were still far apart, though the director has felt confident enough that a deal will make to mention it in public while moderating a panel with the cast ofUnderwaterfollowing a press screening of the monster movie....

By now, almost everyone in the world has seenAvengers: Endgame, which means we’re all aware that Ant-Man does not crawl into Thanos’ butt and expand, thus killing the Mad Titan from the inside out. This was a popular theory on the interwebs as to how the Avengers could kill Thanos in theInfinity Warsequel, but as it turns out the correct answer to “how can the Avengers kill Thanos?” is chop his head offandsnap him out of existence....

With directorDestin Daniel Cretton’sand producer/starMichael B. Jordan’s adaptation ofBryan Stevenson’smemoirJust Mercynow playing in theaters around the country, I recently sat down withBrie LarsonandKaran Kendrickto talk about the film. If you’re not familiar with Stevenson’s incredible story, he studied law at Harvard University and after graduating moved to Alabama to defend people who had been convicted without proper representation. One of his first cases wasWalter McMillian(played byJamie Foxx), who was an innocent man condemned to death for the killing of an 18-year-old girl....