Xena Reboot May Embrace Lesbian Relationship Subtext

It’s no secret that some stories in film, TV, and other mediums featured LGBT subtexts and innuendoes due to harsher, discriminatory times. One can argue theX-Mencomics, for instance, were metaphors for oppression, given how many zealots offered mutants a “cure” for their abilities and met these superheroes with fear and aggression. Times have clearly changed as North Star said his marriage vows on the cover ofAstonishing X-Menand Iceman came out of the closet last year....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Joseph Neal

‘Godzilla Minus One’ Wins Big at Japanese Academy Awards

While all the attention is on theAcademy Awardsthis weekend, with films likeOppenheimerandThe Holdoverslooking to have huge nights this Sunday, the Japanese Academy Awards just took place on Friday and made a huge genre statement.Godzilla Minus One, one of the most celebrated releases of last year, just won its coveted Best Picture along with seven other awards. The other major wins include Best Screenplay (Takashi Yamazaki), Best Supporting Actress (Sakura Ando), Best Cinematography (Kozo Shibasaki), and Best Editing (Ryuji Miyajima)....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Rachel Roy

‘The Boys’ Has Outgrown One of Its Main Characters

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for ‘The Boys’. When it comes to gory TV shows, few are as bloody as Amazon Prime Video’sThe Boys. Created byEric Kripke, the program has astounded audiences for years; this gritty approach to the superhero genre shows what a terrifying, capitalist nightmare a world with superpowers would actually be, exploring this concept through grotesquely creative fight scenes.These moments of inventive violencedefined most of the show’s early popularity and, in their own jaw-dropping ways,helped deepen the plot with each subsequent installment....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1226 words · Timothy Rodriguez

‘The Substance’ Does Jekyll and Hyde Better Than Most 'Jekyll and Hyde' Movies

The battle between good and evil exists within us all. That wicked, impulsive animal always waiting for the rational part of humanity to unleash it. These are the overarching themes mostJekyll and Hydeadaptations choose to highlight even though this is far from the original text is really about. The central idea of the originalJekyll and Hydeis not that there is an eternal battle between good and evil waging within us all....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 758 words · Christina Barnes

"I'm Trying To Get Permission": 'Andor's Creator Is Trying to Help Fans Remix an Iconic Season 2 Scene [Exclusive]

Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for Andor Season 2 Thanks toAndor’s new release model that sees the show release three episodes at a time, the hit Star Wars series will conclude with its final batch of installments next week. One of the more beloved scenes from the first few episodes came fromMon Motha (Genevieve O’Reilly)dancing at her daughter’s wedding. This is much more than a few simple moves, as Mon is dancing to mask her pain, anxiety, and fears....

July 28, 2025 · 4 min · 766 words · Dustin Alvarez

'All Creatures Great and Small' Renewed for Seasons 5 and 6

There’s some great news for animal and PBS Masterpiece lovers everywhere as today we’ve learned that the network has renewed its beloved seriesAll Creatures Great and Smallfor both a fifth and sixth season. It’s been just over two months sincethe fourth seasonbowed out, with folks around the world waiting to hear if the stories of the caring veterinarian from Yorkshire would continue practicing medicine and delivering heartwarming stories. With the announcement of the double season renewals, we know that both installments will consist of six episodes as well as the annual Christmas episode to ring in the holidays....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Joann Finley

'Boomerang' & 9 More Underrated Eddie Murphy Performances

With the release ofYou Peopleon Netflix slated for the end of January,Eddie Murphyis hitting the screen again. Murphy undoubtedly made a name for himself when he became practically an overnight celeb beginning onSaturday Night Livein the 1980s. RELATED:From ‘Uncoupled’ to ‘Tokyo Vice’: 10 Underrated 2022 TV Shows You Might Have Missed Murphy then moved on to star in hit movies such as48 Hrsand theShrek. But there are some roles in which Murphy just doesn’t get the admiration he deserves....

July 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1077 words · Amy Ramirez

'Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans': Which Iconic Actors Star in this Upcoming Season?

In 2017,Ryan Murphy,Jaffe Cohen, andMichael Zamcreated theFeudanthology series, starting withBette and Joan, a true story about the rivalry between two Hollywood actresses from the 30s to the 70s. The series faired very well, with star actressesJessica Lange(American Horror Story: Coven)andSusan Sarandon(Thelma & Louise), it won two Primetime Emmys. That same year, the series was renewed for a second season, and after a long wait, it was announced thatFeudwould return with its new season,Capote Vs....

July 28, 2025 · 7 min · 1433 words · Jason Diaz

'Murder, She Wrote' Movie Is Coming From 'Dumb Money' Creative Duo

Jessica Fletcher may be back on the case, following a piece of exciting news obtained by Collider at our TIFF media studio at MARBL this weekend. Whilediscussing their latest film,Dumb Moneywith Collider’sSteve Weintraub, writers, and executive producers on the filmLauren Schuker BlumandRebecca Angelorevealed that they were commissioned by Universal to write a rebooted adaptation of the iconicMurder, She Wroteseries. The legendary show ran for 264 episodes and starredAngela Lansburyas Jessica Fletcher....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Craig Skinner

'Suits L.A.' Sets Early 2025 Release Date at NBC

The wait is almost over. After nearly six years since the original series bowed out back in 2019,Suits: L.A.has set its arrival date for Sunday, February 23, on NBC. It’s been nearly one full year sincedetails surrounding the spin-off began to filter out into the worldand in that time, we’ve watched acall sheet add names,a plot begin to take shape, andcameras picked up to begin filming. Now, audiences are just three months away from seeing it all come together....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Madison Estrada

'Wednesday' Season 2 Set Image

Over the last couple of years, one of the most talked about Netflix series has beenWednesday.The Addams Familyadaptation starring modern horror iconJenna Ortegawas a huge hit when it premiered in the fall of 2022. Now, after months of anticipation,the series is back in production in Ireland for Season 2. After afull casting announcement for the upcoming seasonearlier today, Ortega marked her return to Nevermore Academy with a new behind-the-scenes image....

July 28, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Jeffrey Christensen

10 Actors You Didn’t Know Voiced Superman

While most will think ofChristopher Reeveor perhaps more contemporarily ofHenry Cavill,Supermanhas been flying into the hearts of humanity since his comic book debut in 1938. Since then, the incredible hero has seen success in film, literature, television, and video games. In addition to the recognizable live-action and on-screen heroes, Superman has been voiced by many individuals over the years for animated projects. Whether it was an A-list celebrity likeChanning Tatum, or a relatively unknown, such asGeorge Newbern, the voices of Superman are as vast as they are great....

July 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1135 words · Joseph Clay

10 Celebrities That Should Be on 'House of Villains'

Now two seasons in,House of Villainshas been the guilty pleasure smash hitreality fanshave been waiting for. The series watches as some of the greatest villains in the genre compete to earn the moniker of America’s Greatest Supervillain and $200,000. Competing for power, safety, and the ability to nominate their rivals for the Hit List,House of Villainstakes the piss out of the genre while also celebrating everything that makes the genre great....

July 28, 2025 · 9 min · 1778 words · Samantha Hopkins