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The new generation of horror has undoubtedly given us a new perspective on the genre, but the early 2000s horror releases are in a class of their own. It’s safe to say that the ’00s brought gore to new heights and redefined the genre with titles likeDawn of the Dead,Hostel,Wolf Creek,Final Destination, andWrong Turn. Of course, when it comes to blood-filled films,Sawhas to be almost everyone’s absolute favorite. The film franchise has left its mark not only on the horror scene but also in popular culture....

Since their first appearance inFantastic Four #2, the Skrulls have represented one of the most powerful and sneaky menaces to the Marvel Comics universe. Their shape-shifting abilities make them one of the deadliest foes our heroes have clashed with, especially in the 2008 crossoverSecret Invasion. This crossover is the latest to receive the Marvel Cinematic Universe treatment, withSecret Invasionsoon to premiere on Disney+. Given the focus on Nick Fury (Samuel L....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Season 1 of The Diplomat.Netflix’sThe Diplomatis a suspense thriller series on Netflix starringKeri Russellas Kate Wyler, a career foreign service officer who is unexpectedly made the U.S. ambassador to the U.K. after a British warship is bombed, resulting in the death of 40 service members. The eight-episode drama dropped on Netflix on April 20 and is quite a whirl, with an ending that begs for a follow-up — andnow that the series has officially been confirmed for a second season on the streamer, let’s dive into that explosive Season 1 finale and discuss where we left off with Kate and the rest of the characters as a bigger crisis looms....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 4.The Last of Ushas no shortage of groups that perpetuate the violence in the story’s broken world. Even without the hordes of infected, the survivors make enemies of each other, butSeason 2, Episode 4, “Day One,“focuses on two: The Washington Liberation Front (or WLF) and the Seraphites. These two organizations have formed a bitter rivalry, which makes things more difficult forEllie (Bella Ramsey)andDina (Isabela Merced)as they make their way through Seattle and find the band of WLF members thatkilled Joel (Pedro Pascal)....

[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers through the Yellowjackets Season 2 Finale, “Storytelling.”]Another season ofYellowjackets, another Emmy nomination-worthy performance fromChristina Riccias one of the show’s most complex characters, Misty Quigley. Ricci received an Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series nomination for her work in Season 1 during which present-day Misty introduced herself as a rather extreme and sometimes dangerous force willing to cross any line to protect her friends and their secrets....

Movies with no plot can be great, but unfortunately, this is not the case for blockbuster movies. These movies are supposed to be exciting, with a story full of action or a good plot twist, and totally entertaining. But sometimes, they just don’t live up to the hype. Even with huge budgets, famous actors, and big stories, some end up being surprisingly boring. Maybe the pacing drags, the direction feels flat, or the story just doesn’t work....

Film festivals are getting underway, kids are going back to school, and pumpkin spice lattes have made their triumphant return to Starbucks, which means one thing: fall movie season is upon us. While blockbusters and superhero movies are now a 12-month-a-year affair, the fall movie season also brings with it the promise of character-driven dramas and movies from some of the most acclaimed filmmakers working today, as Oscar season usually coincides with the four-month period at the end of the calendar year and studios put on their Sunday Best....

James Bondhas had an extensive history not only in movies, but in the medium of video games as well. The 007 agent has had a large presence throughout the decades in video games, corresponding with the release of the films to some extent.Ian Fleming’s character has remained of the most recognisable people to come from literature thanks to the timeless aspect of the secret agent and his world of espionage. WithNo Time to Diefinally out in theaters, now is as good a time as any to take a look at James Bond’s history in video games with all the various titles that have been released over the years....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Episodes 1-5 of Andor.Star Wars fans were in for a huge surprise during a scene in the fourth episode ofAndor, which revealed the lengths of the double life thatLuthen Rael(Stellan Skarsgård) leads to help the Rebel Alliance. Rael poses as a wealthy antique dealer on the planet of Coruscant, where he delivers information toMon Mothma(Genevieve O’Reilly). His shop also happens to be filled witha treasure trove of Easter eggs fromStar Warsmedia, including a nod to the fan-favorite video gameStar Wars: The Force Unleashed....

There are times when we love a movie so much, we look forward to it someday being made into a series and vice versa. For fans of the much-loved British TV series,Luther, that dream is coming to realization with the upcoming release of the feature film,Luther: The Fallen Sun. However, with these types of projects, there is always the danger of casting the wrong person for key roles.Idris Elbareturns to his role as the titular troubled detective, Luther....

In a bid to topAvataras the highest-grossing film of all time,Avengers: Endgameis headed back into theaters—technically it never left, but marketing gonna' market—with six minutes of new and deleted footage. So what does that mean, exactly? The answer, apparently, is not a whole lot, but I’ll leave it up to you to decide whether this is enough to get you back into a theater for another go-around with the Russo Brothers' massive Marvel time romp....

Bethenny Frankelis one of the most popular and most successfulreality TVstars. From peddling cookies – to being a star ofThe Real Housewives of New York– to successful entrepreneur of theSkinnyGirlbrand, Frankel is a success story through and through. She has made some headlines recently,commenting onJoeandTeresa Gorga’s sibling dramafromThe Real Housewives of New Jersey, but she is no stranger to that. Frankel has made many headlines in the past about comments made on her podcasts,ReWivesandJust B....

If you have been watching FX’sBetter Thingsfrom the beginning, you’ll know that each season is its own journey. That’s not to say that there is any particular throughline or theme to be spotted around which everything revolves, but you end each season with the distinct feeling of having lived a life alongside the series’ creator and star (and writer and director)Pamela Adlon. Adlon’s Sam Fox has more and more piled onto her each season, but things never feel dark or dire, except in fleeting ways....