There’s a real yearning for the ’80s in today’s media, whether it’s in an entertaining homage likeLisa Frankensteinor in a popular show likeStranger Things. The 1980s is a glorious time filled with neon colors, new-wave music, and family sitcoms as far as the eye could see. While the family sitcom wasn’t a novelty concept, by the dawn of the ’80s, the sub-genre got a sanitized makeover to fit the new, strange times....
Interrogation thrillers have held a special place amongpsychological thrillerssince the genre took root. Films likeZero Dark Thirty,Eye in the Sky, andThe Mauritanian, which border justice and morality, have given the subgenre prominence. Once in a while, however, the subgenre gives us films that swing hard and make us uncomfortable, like the 2010 filmUnthinkable.The film starsSamuel L. Jackson,Michael Sheen, andCarrie-Anne Mossand is directed byGregor Jordan(who directed the groundbreaking filmBuffalo Soldiers). It’s a film thatcontains extreme violence that is depicted both emotionally and graphically, and is not something you can casually recommend to a friend, at least not without a warning....
It is generally agreed upon byGame of Thronesfans that the final season was executed poorly. The writing was weak, the acting took a turn for the worse, and the various storylines accumulated over the years were rushed to their conclusion, making the whole thing seem underwhelming. There were multiple character arcs fans disapproved of, but none were met with a backlash like that of Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke). Related:GOT: Examples of Foreshadowing Some Fans Didn’t Notice As upsetting asDaenerys' ending was to fans, it can’t reasonably be said that there weren’t moments of foreshadowing throughout the series....
What was the first thing you sawJeffrey Dean Morganon your TV screens? Was it seventeen years ago as John Winchester in the CW’s longest-running sci-fi/fantasy series,Supernatural? Or was it Negan, the baseball bat named Lucille wielding big bad in season 7 ofThe Walking Dead? Whatever your first on-screen encounter with JDM, he has some great performances that you may not have seen him in. Until now. RELATED:‘Supernatural’: The Most Rewatchable Episode From Each Season You may think of Jeffrey as a TV actor, but he’s had some roles in movies alongside other famous faces you may recognize....
In spite of having less than seven minutes of screen time and only four lines of dialogue in the originalStar Warstrilogy, Boba Fett cemented his status as a fan favorite the moment he appeared inThe Empire Strikes Back. Darth Vader’s warning to Boba against disintegrations while he pursued the crew of theMillenium Falconproduced a great deal of curiosity about the bounty hunter. Although Boba Fett died an underwhelming death at the beginning ofReturn of the Jedi, his popularity resulted in a multitude of appearances in books, comics, and video games....
Cobra Kai(2018 -) will be back in session as season five is set to premiere in September 2022. The sports drama starsWilliam Zabkaas Johnny Lawrence, the student turned instructor of the Cobra Kai Dojo. The TV series is set after the events of the 1984 filmThe Karate Kidwhere Johnny lost the “All Valley Karate Tournament” to Daniel (Ralph Macchio). RELATED:10 Comedic, Action-Packed Shows To Watch Like ‘Cobra Kai’ Johnny inspires a new group of students or gakusei to learn the art of karate at his new martial arts schools....
Getting newly-minted Oscar-winnerSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Versefrom page to screen must’ve been an absurd process, considering the fact it combines art styles, comic book generations, and multi-verse hopping characters into one, eye-popping package. So it wasn’t exactly a surprise when some footage from the first trailers didn’t make it to the final cut of the film. What is surprising, according to a fascinating thread fromSpider-Verseassociate editorAndy Leviton, is the wayNoah Hawley’s X-Men seriesLegionaffected a pivotal scene from the film....
Planning to spend the weekend on a sitcom binge? Look no further thanAbbott Elementary. Set in a fictional elementary school, the ensemble show is a fresh portrayal of what it’s like working in a public school in South Philadelphia, complete with issues that we can all relate to: lack of proper funding, faulty facilities, poor leadership, and more. Yet, despite the odds, the eccentric yet dedicated staff members ofAbbott Elementaryare willing to go to any length to provide nothing but the best education for their students - even if their methods are somewhat questionable....
Based on the true story of a wealthy individual in New Orleans who paid for a police force to patrol the streets, Fox’sAPBmoves that story to Chicago and ups the game by making their billionaire (Gideon Reeves, played byJustin Kirk) someone who equips the police force with cutting-edge tech. Though in this case it’s abenevolentbillionaire, the producers ofAPBtold us at today’s Fox TCA panel that they will also be addressing the other side of that during the season as well....
Assassin’s Creedwas meant to launch a franchise for producer and starMichael Fassbender, and of all the video game properties out there, it was a sensible choice. It’s spawned a lot of games, those games have expanded upon the mythology, and it’s a valuable IP. Of course, when you have an eye on future films, you’re incredibly conscious of how you end your movie. If Michael Fassbender wants a franchise, you don’t kill off Michael Fassbender at the end of your film....
There’s a good chance you may have seenBen Mendelsohnin a villainous role recently; perhaps playing Orson Krennic inRogue One: A Star Wars Storyor inReady Player Oneas Sorrento. Sure Mendelsohn has a knack for playing characters with less noble agendas - I highly recommendAnimal KingdomandStarred Upif you haven’t seen them - but Mendelsohn is also an actor of great range and that’s on display full force in directorNicole Holofcener’s new film,The Land of Steady Habits....
Music videos are one of the few topics about music that feel universal. Everybody has seen plenty in their lives, and everyone remembers at least one that has left a mark. Like small films that try to translate the content of a song into an image, there are different styles and forms. A form of artistic expression itself, music videos allow great freedom to those who know how to use it to tell a story....
On the NBC seriesBlindspot, while Jane (Jaimie Alexander) continues to try to unlock some major secrets from her past, the FBI team that she’s a part of are all deal with their own personal crises. And Agent Edgar Reade (Rob Brown), who is trying to uncover the truth about some memories that he’s repressed, must rely on the help of his partner, Agent Tasha Zapata (Audrey Esparza), to deal with an urgent matter before things spiral even further....
