If You Like 'Elite,' Watch This Lesser Known Indian Remake on Netflix

After eight successful seasons, the Spanish drama seriesElitehas come to a glorious end, with its final season now streaming onNetflix.Carlos MonteroandDarío Madrona’s teen drama series, set in the elite high school Las Encinas, captures the teenage angst experienced by the characters due to their conflicting choices and socio-cultural backgrounds. As a result,Elitemakes way for fertile ground where the characters and their individual stories thrive and grow abundantly. Notable for its mature themes,Elitestands out for its exploration of progressive themesand the subsequent impact on the characters that the narratives around the themes end up leaving....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 873 words · Andrew Gallagher

Jon Stewart Made His Directorial Debut With This True Story He Was Actually Involved In

Although he got his start as an actor inBig DaddyandThe Larry Sanders Show,Jon Stewarthas become a permanent fixture of both the entertainment industry and political landscape through his work onThe Daily Show. Existing within a strange space where his material could be both humorous and insightful, Stewart was known for lampooning those on both sides of the political aisle, and poking fun at the inherent ridiculousness within the way that modern politics are conducted....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 962 words · Jeffrey Hendricks

Julie Plec on Legacies, Vampire Diaries Easter Eggs, & Alaric as Dumbledore

From executive producerJulie Plec(The Vampire Diaries,The Originals), The CW seriesLegaciestells the story of the next generation of supernatural beings. Set at The Salvatore Boarding School for the Young and Gifted, Alaric Saltzman (Matthew Davis) is in charge of helping to teach and nurture young vampires, werewolves and witches – including 17-year-old tri-brid Hope Mikaelson (Danielle Rose Russell), witch twins Lizzie (Jenny Boyd) and Josie Saltzman (Kaylee Bryant), vampire MG (Quincy Fouse), newly triggered werewolf Rafael Waithe (Peyton Alex Smith) and the mysterious Landon Kirby (Aria Shahghasemi) – to become the heroes they want to be, as opposed to something more nefarious....

June 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1815 words · Thomas Walter

Justice League Batman Is More Traditional, Says Ben Affleck

In Warner Bros.' DCEU,Ben Affleckhas become the latest big-screen iteration of both Bruce Wayne and Batman thanks to a title turn inBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceand a cowled cameo of sorts in the supervillain team-up,Suicide Squad. But this version of Batman is ever-changing, ever-evolving, just as the shared cinematic universe itself will be doing following the success ofWonder Womanand the arrival ofJoss WhedonforJustice League, formerly aZack Snydersolo effort. Changes, they are a comin', but what does that mean for Affleck’s Batman?...

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Victor Gibson

M3GAN Clip: The Killer Doll Challenges Old-Fashioned Parenting Methods

If there is one individual that is set to take the world by storm in 2023, it’s the title character from horror movieM3GAN. The movie hasn’t even premiered and the lifelike doll is already a viral sensation, with dance routines and surprising public appearances that only escalate and make the doll a fan-favorite among the public. Of course, our impression ofM3GANmay change slightly once we get to see the full extent of her dark side and abilities, but let’s be honest: We already love her....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Frederick Cohen

Max Thieriot on Fire Country's Success & Why Authenticity Is So Important

The CBS freshman seriesFire Countryfollows Bode Donavan (played by creator/star/executive producerMax Thieriot) who, after burning down his own life and ending up with a five-year prison sentence, finds himself back in his hometown in a release program that gives him the chance to prove he’s deserving of reduced time. Teamed up with firefighters battling Northern California wildfires constantly tests Bode’s strength, resolve and determination, but it can also help him achieve the redemption that he’s looking for....

June 24, 2025 · 17 min · 3473 words · Kristen Dixon

Mel Gibson on Braveheart's Longer Cut That's Never Been Seen

The other day I got to do something I’ve wanted to do for a long time: have an in-depth talk about filmmaking withMel Gibson. While I’ve been a fan of Gibson’s for what feels like my entire life from his work inMad MaxandLethal Weapon, I’m even more impressed by his talent behind the camera. As the director ofThe Man Without a Face,Braveheart,The Passion of the Christ,Apocalyptoand his latest film,Hacksaw Ridge, Gibson has shown a keen eye for staging action that’s easy to follow....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Christina Hines

Meryl Streep and Mike Nichols Teamed Up for This Brilliant, Paranoid True-Life Thriller

Mike Nichols’s astounding thriller,Silkwood, isbased on the true story and death ofKaren Silkwood,a nuclear whistle-blowerand labor union activist in the 70s.Meryl Streepstarred as Karen Silkwood, while a transformedCherandKurt Russellplayed workers at the plant and Streep’s roommates. The film was a failure at the box office, but won big during the awards season with numerous nominations, including at the Oscars.It’s both exhilarating and terrifying in its exposure of the health risks power plant workers were exposed to in the ’70s....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 883 words · Lance Potts

Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 13 Image Teases Joel Hodgson's Return

Huzzah!Mystery Science Theater 3000is creeping closer to its Season 13 premiere. Today, the show’s Twitter account released a teaser photo for fans who have been waiting anxiously for more information surrounding the return of the beloved series. The image shows the iconic red jumpsuit worn by original host Joel Robinson, who was played by the show’s creator,Joel Hodgson. Decked out with zippers and giant pockets, the outfit has a faded tag on the inside collar that reads “Joel” with “Robinson” as a name patch on the right side of its chest....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Alexandria White

Never Have I Ever Renewed for a Fourth and Final Season at Netflix

The extremely successful Netflix romantic-comedy and coming-of-age seriesNever Have I Everhas just been renewed for its fourth and final season. The news comes before the third season’s release and is truly bittersweet news for fans of the series. Never Have I Evertells the story of Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan), an overachieving high school student with a short temper and a tendency to find herself in difficult situations. The series is created by executive producerMindy Kaling, withLang Fisherserving as co-creator, executive producer, showrunner, and writer....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Anthony Stephens

New Guys and Dolls Movie Brings in Bill Condon to Direct Musical

Tristar Pictures has tapped Oscar winnerBill Condonto direct its newGuys and Dollsmovie, for which the studio has high hopes given Hollywood’s current obsession with musicals betweenIn the Heightsand the upcomingWest Side Storyas well asDear Evan Hansen. Condon certainly comes with a musical pedigree, as not only did he directDreamgirlsand Disney’s live-actionBeauty and the Beastmovie, which grossed more than $1 billion worldwide, but he also wrote 2002’s Best Picture winner Chicago, and co-wroteHugh Jackman’s recent hitThe Greatest Showman....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Sherry Baldwin

One of the Best Reviewed Films in History Is Leaving Netflix Next Month

Grab your marmalade sandwiches and prepare for a heartfelt farewell as our beloved Paddington Bear takes his leave from Netflix on August 14th. Since his delightful debut on the streaming platform,Paddingtonhas brought warmth, joy, and a touch of whimsy to our screens in his feature film live action debut from 2014. It’s no surprise that fans of all ages are feeling a bit nostalgic as the end of his Netflix residency draws near....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · David Thomas

Pandas Trailer Reveals the Adorable IMAX Documentary

Warner Bros. has released a new trailer forPandas. Narrated byKristen Bell, the documentary follows Qian Qian, a panda bear born into captivity and tasked with increasing the population of pandas in the wild. To do this, Qian Qian will have to take some lessons from black bears of New Hampshire. But let’s be honest: this movie could have zero plot, and it would still be worth seeing because pandas are adorable....

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Joseph Torres