WhenLuke CageSeason 1 first arrived, Netflix provided critics with the first 4 episodes. In my initial review, Ipraisedthose episodes — and by extension, the series — for boldness, style, and introducing viewers to a kickass black superhero (little did I know thatBlack Lightningwould come along in 2017 and do it better). At the time I was naive on two accounts; one, I didn’t realize that all of Netflix’s series are built fundamentally the same way, plagued with the same issues of pacing and more episodes than story, and that they had no intention of changing....

Apple Original Films' upcoming endeavorFingernailshas gained two additional cast members. According toDeadline,Luke WilsonandAnnie Murphyhave signed on to the feature. They join the previously announcedRiz Ahmed(Sound of Metal),Jessie Buckley(Women Talking), andJeremy Allen White(The Bear). Described as a “sci-fi love story,” the film focuses on institutes that can determine whether couples are truly in love. Its central characters are Anna (Buckley), an assistant at an institute, and her boss Trevor (Ahmed), a “mysterious and dedicated instructor....

Ever since Flight 828 touched down over five and a half years after it departed Jamaica, the passengers onManifesthave experienced quite a number of challenges while trying to follow their mysterious callings. With the Stone siblings, Michaela (Melissa Roxburgh) and Ben (Josh Dallas), leading the charge, every episode brings the passengers (and viewers) closer to figuring out the secrets of what happened to them, what the callings are for, and how to beat their impending death date....

Marrying a doctor has been considered a badge of honor for centuries as the profession provides a comfortable life and suggests a superior level of intelligence and discipline. WhenMarried to Medicinepremiered in 2013, audiences were elated to have a glimpse into the affluent lives of physicians and their spouses.Instead of following the stereotypical picture of a rich doctor with his trophy wife, the series shifted the focus to high-powered female doctors and their spouses along with a few male physicians and their wives....

Mission: Impossible7directorChristopherMcQuarriehas been one of the most frequent sources of information for the upcoming action film throughhis Instagram account. Even though the filmmaker mostly posts generic photos of the sets, which reveal either very little or nothing about the details ofMission: Impossible 7, every now and then he hints at some possible events that may take place in the upcoming movies. Now, the director has posted a cast and crew photo that celebrates first assistant directorMaryBoulding, who made it through 100 days of production and apparently handled it very well....

David Jenkins’hitHBO Maxpirate rom-comOur Flag Means Deathis an absolute delight to watch, even if the final episode tore our hearts up into pieces. The nautical period drama is hilarious, heartwarming, and is a thrilling adventure that anything pirate-related in media should be, with Jenkins' describing his show as a “historical pirate rom-com” that mainly focuses on the real-life notoriousCaptain Blackbeard(Taika Waititi) and “The Gentleman Pirate"Stede Bonnett(Rhys Darby). RELATED:Not Just Queer Rep, But Queer Joy: A Deeper Look at the Multiple Romances of ‘Our Flag Means Death’...

One of the many films to world premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival wasPaddleton.Directed byAlex Lehmannand written byMark Duplassand Alex Lehmann,Paddletonis about two best friends (Mark Duplass andRay Romano) and their unexpectedly emotional journey when one of them is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Unlike some films or TV shows that “Hollywoodize” what happens when you have terminal cancer (meaning it’s no big deal),Paddletontells a realistic story about normal people with genuine problems....

Despite UFC fighterRonda Rousey’ssuccess in the cage throughout her career, the most talked-about moment regarding the former bantamweight champ was her high-profile loss toHolly Holmlate last year. Perhaps this revelatory moment, one that brought the seemingly indomitable Rousey back down to Earth, brought about the realization that she won’t be able to fight forever. So it’s with that in mind, and with an eye toward her burgeoning movie career, that Rousey has expressed interest in playing the lead of a possibleMetroidmovie....

Emmy winnerSarah Paulsonis set to star in the Lionsgate thrillerRun, which hails from the creative team behind the acclaimed indie movieSearching, Collider has exclusively learned. The story follows a teenage girl – raised in total isolation by her mother (Paulson) – whose life begins to unravel as she discovers her mother is hiding a sinister secret. Paulson is a strong fit for the role, having shown a dark side of herself as an actress on various seasons ofAmerican Horror Story, and I can’t wait to see which up-and-coming actress lands the plum part of her daughter....

Though he would still make one more Western before rounding out his career,Once Upon a Time in the Westwas essentiallySergio Leone’s swan song to the genre. The film was the epitome of a Spaghetti Western epic with solid performances, incredible production value, and loads of gunplay for all action lovers. But what you may not already know about the 1968 classic is that, in many other ways, it was meant to be a departure from Leone’s previous Dollars trilogy that had ended only two years earlier withThe Good, the Bad and the Ugly....

Fair warning: If you’re already hyped forSpider-Man: Homecomingand don’t need or want to see anymore from the movie before your butt is squarely in the comfy theater seat, just skip this video entirely. Sony’s marketing has been unleashing a torrent of new material lately in an effort to, I don’t know, show the entire movie in snippets a month before it hits theaters. That might work from some folks, but not yours truly....

Stranger ThingsSeason 2 has largely been shrouded in mystery, as well it should be. The first season seemed like it came out of nowhere, and one of the great joys of it was not knowing what to expect. During the Super Bowl, Netflixreleased a teaserthat promised the series will be returning on Halloween, which is essentially an eternity away. But Netflix is not turning off the tap onStranger Thingsinfo yet, asEWhas some scoops about what we can expect when we return to Hawkins, Indiana....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Scream VI.Scream VIhas made its arrival at theaters and isalready slashing up the box office. It’s a superb addition to the franchise and kept its promise of being the goriest in the franchise. But just because it has some gnarly kills doesn’t necessarily mean each one paid off. Quite the opposite, actually. There was certainly no shortage of deaths, but there was a lack of commitment to the fan-favorite deaths that were so heavily threatened throughout the film’s run....