‘Beetlejuice 2’ Swings Past ‘Batman’ as One of Tim Burton's Highest Grossing Movies

After a decade of largely forgettable output that didn’t exactly leave its mark on audiences or at the box office, directorTim Burtonbounced back recently withBeetlejuice Beetlejuice. A sequel to his breakout 1988 hit, the movie exceeded expectations in its debut weekend and has proven to be a major hit, especially at the domestic box office. Now having entered its fourth week of release, and with asurprisingly immediate digital debutaround the corner,Beetlejuice Beetlejuicepassed an impressive new milestone not only on the domestic charts but on Burton’s personal record book as well....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Daniel Dennis

‘Watson’ Producer Reveals Whether We’ll See New Sherlock Holmes Characters in Season 2

At the beginning of the year, a new medical procedural took an already famous story and flipped it on its head whenWatsonpremiered on CBS. Now, 13 episodes later, and we’ve finally reached the first season conclusion, which partly tied up some major character beefs. Thankfully for fans, theMorris Chestnut-led project was not one of the many titles from the network to receive the axe, withWatsonset to unfurl more medical mysteries with Season 2....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Calvin Daniels

'Fargo' Recap: “The Castle” – We Are Not Alone

“Had a case once, back in ’79. I’d tell you the details but it’d sound like I made them up … I saw something that year I ain’t ever seen.” – Lou Solverson, Season 1 Episode 9. “The Castle” in Franz Kafka’s 1926 novel lies on the outskirts of town. Shrouded in mist, it’s the symbolic source of authority. A place beyond consciousness where a person can transcend this plane to reach their ultimate goal....

June 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1344 words · Jamie Jones MD

'KAOS' Ending Explained, Or Who, Is Kaos?

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for the finale of Netflix’s KAOS. Netflix may have found its ownTVA-level threat to humanityinCharlie Covell’sKAOS, a contemporary tale of interwoven Greek mythologies.Jeff Goldblumhelms the series as Zeus, a selfish, power-hungry deity whose grip on control of the universe is starting to slip. Butaccording to the story’s narrator, Prometheus (Stephen Dillane), “There’s a plan to bring him down.” Three humans, Eurydice, or “Riddy” for short (Aurora Perrineau), Caeneus (Misia Butler), and Ariadne, or “Ari” (Leila Farzad), have each been given an identical prophecy:“A line appears, the order wanes, the family falls, and kaos reigns....

June 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1572 words · Donna Erickson

10 Best Sitcoms With Surprising Plot Twists, Ranked

Content Warning: The following article contains spoilers for the shows mentioned.When one thinks of a TV plot twist, they generally like to think about mysteries, soap operas, or other similar drama series, because that’s typically where the plot device can be found in abundance. This is sort of par for the course, as it’s basically how these purposefully unfunny shows function in order to keep audiences invested. That said, this is more of a guideline rather than an outright rule....

June 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2155 words · Timothy Peterson

10 Characters Most Likely to Appear in The Book of Boba Fett

The Book of Boba Fetthas seen three out of its seven-episode season onDisney+. We have already been introduced to a wide range of characters, but fans can’t help but get excited about who may pop up in this new episodic adventure. Related:‘The Book of Boba Fett’: Who Are The Pyke Syndicate? SinceThe Book of Boba Fettis a spinoff ofThe Mandalorian, we can expect some familiar faces this season, but maybe there are a few new faces that fans weren’t expecting....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1077 words · Kelly King

10 Most Iconic Western Movie Protagonists, from 'True Grit' to the 'Dollars Trilogy'

Varied, vast, and versatile, the Western genre has gifted audiences around the world with some of the greatest films ever made, fromThe Good, the Bad and the UglytoThe Searchers. RELATED:10 Iconic Westerns With Female Protagonists The Western has some of the strongest iconography and tropes of any genre, including some instantly recognizable types of main characters. Courageous sheriffs, mischievous outlaws, and morally gray gunslingers populate these movies, with some of them being among the most iconic characters in cinema history....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1079 words · Courtney Martinez

10 Most Likable MCU Characters, Ranked

If there is something Marvel does right, it introduces audiences to the universe’s notable personalities. No doubt that some of the characters featured in the films are far less welcoming than others, but fans wouldn’t want it any other way. In fact, what makes the MCU so special are its countless different temperaments, which range from blatantly disagreeable to absolute sunshine. The third installment of theGuardians of the Galaxyis officially here and brought back some of the characters all fans know and adore....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1036 words · Jose Mccall

10 Most Perfectly Acted Movies of the 21st Century, Ranked

The 21st century has seen a remarkable evolution within the history of Hollywood, as the film industry has become more reliant than ever beforeon developing blockbuster franchisesthat generate massive financial success. While this is a significant change from the way in which the industry used to be operated, film fans can still have hope for the future based on the extraordinary number of great actors that are still working. Although it may be easy to bemoan the lack of movie stars,there have been many fresh faces that have emerged throughout the 21st century, and many living legends that have continued to do great work....

June 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1919 words · Sarah Ward

35 Best Movie Posters of All Time, Ranked

It might be easy to take them for granted sometimes, but posters can play a large role in both a film’s marketing before release, and a film’s status—iconic or otherwise—after release. A great poster doesn’t always equal a great movie, and there are plenty of very good movies that have forgettable posters.But some posters go above and beyond, and really stand out from the crowd, and it is admittedly often the case that being tied to a classic movie helps the poster (and vice versa)....

June 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1778 words · Glenda Ramirez

7 Best New Movies on HBO Max in October 2021

As the weather changes and the allure of staying inside all comfy-cozy with a blanket on a couch gets brighter than an orange pumpkin, your desire to stream dope movies on HBO Max may get bright, too. To help you out with your autumnal viewing habits, we’ve gone through every new movie coming to the streaming service and given you seven top-tier choices. These films have something for everyone, whether you’re in the mood for a blockbuster sci-fi epic, a chamber drama, or an uproarious comedy....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 980 words · Jason Graves

A Dark Song Review: Supernatural Thriller Conjures Brutal Magic

The thrall of magic stems from the unknowable power it possesses. What could we gain if we knew the inner workings of the universe beyond science? What could we lose if others possessed that knowledge and we didn’t? That thrall has been wielded for wonders and terrors as long as humanity has been telling stories. It’s what compels people to dress up in capes, carry wands, and wait giddily in line for hours for any Harry Potter release....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 782 words · Richard Morales

Agents of Shield Season 4: Chloe Bennet Talks Ghost Rider

The ABC seriesAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.is back for Season 4, with Hydra obliterated and S.H.I.E.L.D. out of the shadows and legitimized again. There is now a new Director (Jason O’Mara) in place and Coulson (Clark Gregg) is back in the role of agent, teamed up with Mack (Henry Simmons), so that the two can track down and capture Daisy (Chloe Bennet), who has gone rogue in an attempt to protect those she cares about....

June 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2265 words · Jacqueline Lewis