Check out our full review coverage of new and returning fall TVhere. For those who were unsure about Season 1 ofThe Leftoversand want to give HBO’s mystery-laden drama another go, the first ten minutes of the Season 2 premiere make for a difficult start.Damon Lindelof’s show (based onTom Perrotta’s novella) has always had a romance with its own mythology, without finding the right ways to make that resonate with viewers. As the opening scenes of a nude cavewoman giving birth, eating eggs from a nest, and engaging with snakes pass by, one starts to think about real life passing one by while watching it....

H.G. Wells' “The War of the Worlds” has, since it was first released in the pages ofPearson’s MagazineandCosmopolitanin 1897 as a serial, and the following year as a novel, been among the works of literature most frequently adapted for media. While the most memorable adaptations areOrson Welles’infamous 1938 broadcaston CBS Radio andSteven Spielberg’s take with 2005’sWar of the Worlds, there have been countless direct adaptations, as well as works that share its DNA, likeIndependence Day, and parodies, like “The Day the Earth Looked Stupid” story inThe Simpsons' “Treehouse of Horror XVII....

For someone who loves to play the middle,Jennifer Fesslersure knows how to stir the pot and let it simmer while she sits back and watches chaos ensue. Since she came onThe Real Housewives of New Jerseyin Season 13 ofthe reality show, Jennifer Fessler has been the affable “Friend Of” who seemed like the innocent voice of reason. But the more she appears, the more she finds herself inserting herself into situations she has no place to be in....

Thunderbolt andUSB-Cconnectors look similar, but they serve different purposes. Thunderbolt offers faster data transfer speeds and more versatility than standard USB-C.Thunderbolt 3 can transfer data at up to 40 Gbps, while USB-C typically tops out at 10 Gbps. You might wonder if Thunderbolt cables work with USB-C ports. The good news is that Thunderbolt 3 and 4 cables are backward compatible withUSB-C devices. This means you can use a Thunderbolt cable to connect USB-C devices, though you’ll be limited toUSB-C speeds....

From directorGail Lernerand co-written byKenya Barris&Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry, the family comedyCheaper By the Dozenfollows the Bakers, a blended family made up of one mom, one dad, nine kids, two dogs (cleverly named Bark Obama and Joe Biten), one cousin, and two exes, who are just trying to get it all done and hold it all together, albeit in a louder and more hectic way. Zoey (Gabrielle Union) and Paul (Zach Braff), who also own a local eatery that serves round-the-clock breakfast, have a lot going on, but they seem to always manage to stare down the challenges and celebrate the successes....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Season 7 of Black Mirror.Black Mirrortends to have one standout episode per season, and Season 4’s “USS Callister” might be one of the best. It follows Nanette Cole (Cristin Milioti), a new hire at video game company Callister Inc. — which publishes the highly popular video gameInfinity. She meets co-founder Robert Daly (Jesse Plemmons), who appears to be a rather shy individual.Daly winds up stealing Nanette’s DNA and grows a clone of her inside the video gameInfinity, more specifically, inside a special mod based on his favorite TV show,Space Fleet....

Elsbethhas been a beautifully quirky look at a murder of the week show. A spin-off series fromThe Good WifeandThe Good Fightuniverse, the series starsCarrie Prestonas the ever-bubbly Elsbeth Tascioni. In Season 2, we got to see Preston’s real-life husband, actorMichael Emerson, play Judge Milton Crawford. And, as is typically the case for theLoststar, his character was less than a “good” guy. But still, his arc in Season 2 did hurt to watch, at least for Preston....

After months of build-up, and mere weeks before its long-awaited release, the first trailer for the Indian tent-poleKalki 2898 ADwas unveiled on Monday. Described as a “mythological science-fiction” film thatcombineselements of the Hindu religion with a cyberpunk aesthetic,Kalki 2898 ADhas also been generating attention for beingthe most expensive Indian movie ever made. Produced on a reported budget of over $70 million, the film starsPrabhas— best known for leading the two Baahubali blockbusters — alongside a handful of bona fide legends....

A new teaser for the live-action version ofLilo & Stitchhas been released. The movie won’t be released in theaters until next summer, but the studio wants audiences to know that it’s coming as they head out to seeMoana 2starting this week. The new teaser forLilo & Stitchshows the titular alien destroying sand castles on the beach — the new footage references promotional material of the original animated movie with Stitch destroying the Walt Disney Studios logo....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Loki Season 2, Episode 5. AsLokiheads into its second season finale, a few secrets begin to unfold. One of those has actually been present since the beginning, but has only had a little more light shed on it last week, in Episode 5, “Science/Fiction.” In the end credits sequences of Season 2, whenever actorKe Huy Quan’s card shows up, a book calledThe Zartan Contingentis shown in the background....

Cyberpunks rejoice,William Gibson’s beloved sci-fi novel,Neuromancer, is finally receiving a series adaptation. Afterhaving previously tangoed with not just onebuttwo dropped big-screen iterations, Apple TV+ reveals that they will be behind the 10-episode drama that was created byGraham Roland(Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan) andJD Dillard(Devotion). At this time, no casting announcements have been shared, and it’s unclear when the studio hopes to add the title to its slate, but rest assured, the creative team is dedicated to ensuring fans get the project they’ve all been waiting for....

What comes to mind when you think of Ireland? James Joyce, Guinness, stew, your great great great grandmother who might have been born there. In contemporary times, it’s probablyPaul Mescal’s GAA shorts,Sally Rooney’s gutwrenching notes on love, orMartin McDonaghgetting Irish actors to cosplay what the rest of the world thinks of us. Ireland has garnered a reputation for being a jovial, welcoming, and mostly harmless territory, and that’s not inaccurate. We’re kind to tourists and we know how to celebrate....

Fans can experience the terror ofThe Exorcist: Believerfrom home as the film is set to hit digital outlets tomorrow on October 24, according to a report fromVariety. The latest horror film arrives just in time for the spooky holiday season for $29.99, giving audiences the chance to receive some additional scares for Halloween. Despite having debuted on the big screen only a few weeks ago, the film’s arrival on digital showcases a growing trend ofshorter theatrical windows, especially apparent with horror films....