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Corsageis a period drama movie starringVicky Kriepsand following a partly fictionalized account of the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. In real-life, the eccentric Empress' childhood was said to be one of adventure and creativity, however, it came to an abrupt end when Elisabeth turned 16 and was married to Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria. From then on, she was reluctantly thrust into high society, and her deep fears of growing older whilst trying to maintain her youthful beauty only became more extreme....

Evangelionhas a long history that starts back in the mid-1990s. It has a 26-episode TV show, a movie calledEnd of Evangelion(despite it not being the end of the series), and a set of reboot films calledRebuild of Evangelion, which have the more confusing titles —Evangelion: 1.11 You Are (Not) Alone,Evangelion: 2.22 You Can (Not) Advance,Evangelion: 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo, andEvangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time. After several years of complicated production and multiple delays,Evangelion 3....

Upon the release ofAlien: Romulus,David Jonssonhas been celebrated as thestandout memberof its young ensemble cast with his captivating performance as Andy, an android programmed to be a brotherly figure to protagonist Rain (Cailee Spaeny). Jonsson succeeds in making Andy both sympathetic and fearsome as he wavers in his loyalties to Rein and Weyland-Yutani, and is definitely one of the highlights of the latest installment of theAlienfranchise. If this was your first introduction to Jonsson, it may surprise you to learnhis first and only feature beforeAlien: Romuluswas actually a romantic comedy....

Pixar has had an uneven history with its sequels. Although some become as beloved as other Pixar movies (Toy Story 2and3), others are forgettable (Cars 2and3) or they’re merely satisfactory (Finding DoryandMonsters University). Thankfully,Brad Bird’sIncredibles 2rises above the forgettable and the mediocre to be one of Pixar’s finest sequels. While it never quite reaches the heights of the 2004 original, there’s plenty to love in the new installment as Bird breaks his story in half—one following Elastigirl/Helen Parr (Holly Hunter) as she attempts to restore the good name of the Supers, and Mr....

Why spend more when you can get the same quality for less? That’s what many are asking when considering Apple’srefurbished products. These items undergo rigorous testing, ensuring they meet the same standards as new ones.You can save a significant amount while still getting a product that looks and performs like new. People who’ve bought refurbished iPhones or Macs often praise their value and reliability. These refurbished devices, certified by Apple, offer peace of mind as they come with the same warranty as new products....

Not long after the HBO aired the documentaryMommy Dead and Dearest, about the twisted relationship between Dee Dee Blanchard and her daughter Gypsy Rose, Hulu launched their scripted take on the events withThe Act. Similarly, not long after HBO aired its documentaryThe Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley(about the absolutely crazy behind-the-scenes events around the rise and fall of Theranos and its founder Elizabeth Holmes), Hulu is again submitting a scripted take in the form ofThe Dropout....

The adventures of Superman’s hot grandpa will continue on Syfy for a second season. The cable network has orderedKryptonSeason 2 ahead of the prequel series’ Season 1 finale on May 23rd. The show hails from executive producersDavid S. GoyerandCameron Welsh, with Welsh serving as showrunner, and it chronicles the goings-on over on Superman’s home planet of Krypton two generations before he’s born. The series is told through the eyes of Seg-El (Cameron Cuffe), the grandfather of the eventual Man of Steel....

In a move that shockedStar Warsfans and the entertainment industry alike,Disney and Lucasfilm decided not to move forwardwith a second season ofThe Acolyte. The shocking decision came in August despite the first season’s clear setup for a continuation, leaving fans—who have set up a petition to renew the series—and the show’s cast frustrated and disappointed. Among those voicing their desire for the series to continue isco-starManny Jacinto, who has declared that securing a second season has now become one of his life goals....

Marvel’sSecret Invasionis a paranoid thriller based aroundthe themes of subtle infiltration, not believing what you see and something nefarious taking over without you noticing. Ironic, then, that during the opening credits to the series - a creepily-animated, uncanny depiction of aliens landing on Earth and taking over the planet - something seemed a little bit off. There were animated shots ofSamuel L. Jackson, sort of. It didn’t look quite like him....

Last week at D23, Disney finally confirmed possibly the most oft-rumored project of all time:Ewan McGregorwill reprise the role of Ob-Wan Kenobi for alive-actionStar Warsserieson Disney+.Kathleen Kennedynoted that all the scripts were written and production would be ready to kick off next year while an official timeline graphic vaguely set the show during the events ofSolo: A Star WarsStory. But a new tidbit fromThe Star Wars Showgets a little bit more specific, revealing that the Obi-Wan series takes place eight years afterRevenge of the Sith, so eleven years beforeA New Hope....

Saturday Night Livehas a long history on the comedy scene and with that comes a long catalog of famous writers and actors who have worked on the show at one point or another. From actors likeBill MurrayandGilda Radnerall the way through toKristen WiigandMaya Rudolph, the show has given us some of the greatest comedic minds out there and a large part of its success comes down toJim Downey. The longtime writer of the show has been working withSaturday Night Livefor over 30 seasons and now, Peacock has acquired a documentary titledDowney Wrote That, which will explore Downey’s history with the show as well as the sketches that have been woven into our comedy zeitgeist....

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersthrough the Season 1 finale ofPerry Mason, “Chapter 8."] Well, it only took eight episodes, but our pal Perry Mason (Matthew Rhys) managed to… Well, he didn’t exactly catch the bad guys. But he did manage to keep his client Emily Dodson (Gayle Rankin) for being hung for the murder of her baby son. So that’s something! The final episode of Season 1 completes Perry’s journey from schlubby private investigator to somewhat less schlubby defense attorney, with a few loose ends blowing in the breeze, but the most important one now behind him....

Nearly 20 years ago, Insomniac Games first introduced the world toRatchet & Clank. The inauspiciously named duo – a furry, wrench-wielding Lombax and a sentient, pint-sized warbot – got off to a rough start when they first met. Ratchet, the last of his kind, was a thrill-seeking mechanic and pilot in search of adventure; if only he could get his ship to work. Clank, labeled as defective, had more than one horrible secret in his memory banks; if only he could trust someone enough to help him stop a corrupt business executive from destroying untold planets....