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We are not far off from the release ofSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse; Sony’s animated feature is set to bring back Miles Morales and set him off to a new adventure. The sequel to the Oscar-winningSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseaims to be bigger and better than its predecessor with new animation styles, artwork, and a plethora of Spider-People. What makes theSpider-Versemovies different from other superhero features is the fact that underneath all the stunning visual psychedelia, Miles’ emotional arc takes centerstage....

Quick Links The life of a superstar is far from ordinary - especially when you’re famous rapperVince Staples. Get a taste of the fast lane inThe Vince Staples Show,a brand-new limited comedic seriescreated by the rapper himself and executive produced byKenya Barris, the brainchild behind the award-winning sitcomblack-ish. True to the name, the irreverent comedy series follows Staples living a seemingly average life, which quickly spirals into foot races, high-speed chases through the streets of Long Beach, and even entanglements in bank robberies....

WhileThe Witcherbegan as the story of monster-slayer Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill), his surrogate daughter Ciri (Freya Allan) is slowly becoming the series’ leading character. As Allan revealed during a set visit forThe Witcher, this trend will continue in Season 3, in which the young warrior must battle the voices in her head to find out who she really is. Season 2 ofThe Witcherexplains whyCiri’s Elder Bloodturns her into a target for many factions fighting to take over the Continent....

Back in 2008 at the height of the vampire craze, a little show calledTrue Bloodhit our screens. It was decadent, gritty, and downright addictive in true HBO style. Vampires had “come out of the coffin” and were now living amongst human society. They quenched their thirst with “Tru Blood” – the first synthetic bottled blood source. This allowed them to feed without, you know, killing anyone. However, not everyone kept their fangs to themselves....

Right up until the very end, I remained confident thatBrandon Cronenberg’s deeply unsettlingPossessorwould be the best body horror movie of 2020. Like his father before him, Cronenberg spins the hair-raising tale of an assassin (Andrea Riseborough) who carries out her hits by “possessing” other peoples' bodies, pulling their strings like a puppetmaster just long enough to finish the job. It’s genuinely disturbing because we can all agree that the idea of someone else’s consciousness slipping beneath your skin without your consent, pushing your identity into the void, and driving your body around like a helpless shell is a violation no human being should ever experience....

Fans ofThe Wirecan rejoice at a partial return inWe Own This City. While not a direct sixth season that many have been praying for since the watershed show wrapped up, the brand-new series’ laser focus on Baltimore and the return ofDavid Simon,George Pelecanos, andEd Burnsmirrors something of a spiritual return to the sophisticated storytelling and dichotomy between corruption and the law. In a modern spin, the show is flash-forwarded to 2015, when the state had been shaken by the riots after the killing ofFreddie Graywhile in police custody....

Biopics get a bit of a bad rap, but the genre sort of brings such accusations upon itself.Biographical movies often (though not always) seem more keen to show viewers something they’re expecting, rather than something subversive or surprising. There’s an inherent formula found throughout straightforward biopics that can be tiring from a narrative perspective, and then, if viewers already know the life story of the figure at a biopic’s center… it’s just a match made in hell, for those wanting something adventurous or unique....

Because of how incredibly popular the character is, Spider-Man has appeared all over movies and television, and with that comes some great writing over the years.An essential Spider-Man traitis some good humor: He’s consistently quipping to throw off his enemies, subdue his nervousness, and keep civilians at relative ease.With so many Spider-Man projects released over his many decades on screen, he’s had plenty of hours to throw out some hilarious quips....

The coming-of-age genre will never go out of style. It’s such a relatable part of American cinema, with millions of viewers identifying with the struggle of growing up while attempting to find themselves and figure out their identities. Some of cinema’s greatest pictures are brilliant, compelling coming-of-age stories with timeless appeal. The new millennium has produced some incredible entries into the ever-expanding genres. From dramas to comedies, set in the past or the present, these movies are stellar examples of the powerful and enduring quality of a great coming-of-age movie, with many destined to become modern classics....

TruTV’sImpractical Jokersreigns supreme as one of the funniest hidden-camera reality shows of all time. Premiering in 2011 and starring the hilarious comedy troupe “The Tenderloins,” it stars four lifelong friends,James “Murr” Murray,Joe Gatto,Sal Vulcano, andBrian “Q” Quinn, in an amusing competition to see who can embarrass each other the most. With over one hundred and sixty episodes, and fifteen successful years as a popular ratings booster, this wildly successful series shows no signs of going away anytime soon....

A rich goldmine of cinematic terror, Japanese horror has long been celebrated for contributing some of the most effective and traumatizing films that the world has ever seen. There is no doubt that the nation’s filmmakers have mastered the art of fear, tormenting audiences with their tales of vengeful spirits, hostile curses, and maniacal killers capable of haunting viewers long after the credits have rolled. Ranging from modern classics which cast a scathing lens upon modern society to historical tales which delve into the darkest aspects of human nature, these movies have made a mark on global audiences with many even earning English language remakes due to both their impact and their popularity....

Hayden Panettieremakes her long-awaited, fan-demanded return to theScreamfranchise with the upcomingScream VI. The actress reprises her role as Kirby Reed, a fan-favorite character fromScream 4who will act as a crucial ally to the four young survivors from the previous film. RELATED:Every ‘Scream’ Movie Ending, Ahead Of ‘Scream VI’ Panettiere is no stranger to success, inside and outside theScreamfranchise. In a career spanning nearly thirty years, Panettiere has done everything, from film to television and music....

The episode of the WGN America drama seriesUndergroundentitled “Minty,” featuring a solo performance by actressAisha Hindsas Harriet Tubman, is an episode of television that is not only groundbreaking in what it presents to audiences, but it is awe-inspiring in what is truly a mic drop acting moment. In watching it, it is impossible not to be profoundly moved by the heart and soul of a woman who made such huge contributions to this country, at the same time that it is a chilling reminder of how easy it is to see the dark side of history repeat itself....