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The world of Korean dramas is a strange and beautiful place. The South Korean entertainment industry is slowly growing to worldwide dominance, as Kpop, Korean movies likeParasiteandMinari, and Korean television series take the world by storm. The term Korean drama, or Kdrama, refers to almost any South Korean fictional television series, no matter the subject or genre. That includes comedy, romance, sci-fi, horror, you name it. Most of these television series are based on webcomics, a form of storytelling similar to comics that originated in South Korea....

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Season 2 finale.The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powertells a complex story. With characters spread out around Middle-earth, there is more than enough to fill the episodes, and even the loss of several characters inthe Season 2 finalewill not change that. But just because some characters will not be coming back doesn’t mean the storyline they set up should go away....

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersthrough the Season 3 finale of Cobra Kai.] The only downside to closing outCobra KaiSeason 2 with such an epic fight sequence? It set the bar mighty high for the big finish in Season 3. Yes, that Season 2 finale oner had some next level fight choreography, but the big brawl at the LaRusso’s house that closed out Season 3 managed to find an especially impressive balance between stellar action and strong emotional beats....

If you’ve been noodling around onDisney Plusrecently, you’ve no doubt found yourself drawn to a number of different kinds of films. Indeed,Disney+’s robust libraryis chock full of animated classics,Star Warsmovies, etc. etc.—and we even put together a list of the best movies on Disney+ right now to whittle things down. But you also may have noticed that noteverythingis on Disney Plus, especially when it comes to Pixar movies. Disney purchased the independent animation studio Pixar in 2006, and at that point acquired their catalogue of all past and future films....

[This is a re-post of myFencesreview. The film is now playing in wider release.] I hadn’t seen or readAugust Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning playFencesbefore seeingDenzel Washington’s film adaptation, but knowing that it started out as a play makes you appreciate Washington’s growth as a director. While the handful of locations makes the script strain against its stage origins (Wilson also wrote the screenplay), Washington wisely tries to tell the story cinematically, relying on thoughtful compositions and subtle editing to help bring his story to life....

One of the best films I saw at the Toronto International Film Festival and one of the best films of 2018 isFirst Man. Directed by Oscar-winningWhiplashandLa La LandfilmmakerDamien Chazelle,the film is based on a book byJames R. Hansenand chronicles the amazing behind-the-scenes story of NASA’s mission to land a man on the moon, focusing onNeil Armstrongbetween the years of 1961 and 1969.Ryan Goslingfills the role of Armstrong in the film, with Emmy-winningThe CrownactressClaire Foyplaying Armstrong’s wife Janet....

George R.R. Martinhas signed a five-year deal with HBO to develop more projects for the network and for its streaming service, HBO Max, according toa report from THR. If someone still had any hope Martin would someday finish the books forA Song of Ice and Fire, which gave birth to theGame of ThronesTV series, this might be the final nail in that coffin. The eight-figure deal was revealed soon after HBO announced it would be developingthree more spin-offsforGame of Thrones....

Fans have demanded for over 20 years now to see a follow-up to theRussell Crowe-led 2000 blockbusterGladiator, with the film’s directorRidley Scottnot shying away from saying he would be willing to once step back into the walls of the Colosseum. Now, it seems the reality of a sequel is closer than ever before as a new report has noted thatPaul Mescalof Hulu’s limited seriesNormal Peopleis in negotiations to lead the project....

One of the best animated comedies in the history of ever was Adult Swim’s early 2000s series,Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law. If you’ve been wondering what the title character and his team have been up to since going off the air in 2007, a new Adult Swim special airing this fall aims to bring us up to speed. Not only has Phil Ken Sebben somehow, against all odds and sane reasoning, managed to become the President, he’s also appointed Harvey Birdman as his Attorney General....

Hocus Pocusis a Halloween classic for a reason. With an all-star cast and the bewitching ways of the Sanderson Sisters, fans have turned on the beloved film year after year since its release in 1993. Now, we’re getting the release of the sequelHocus Pocus 2and while the nostalgia train is coming into the station at full speed, it isn’t stopping there. Because we might actually get that long-rumored Broadway musical....

Medical ID on an iPhone is a feature provided by Apple that allows users to store important health information which can be accessed in an emergency. This information can include health conditions, allergies, medications, and emergency contacts. TheHealth appon the iPhone houses Medical ID, making it possible to set up and edit the user’s vital data. The utility of Medical ID comes into play during situations where the user might not be able to communicate effectively with first responders or healthcare professionals....

Honor, politics, and conflicting perspectives collide inThe Last Duel, the brand newRashomon-esque historical drama directed byRidley Scott. The movie’s script was penned byMatt Damon,Ben Affleck, andNicole Holofcener, as an adaptation of the book of the same name byEric Jager. The Last Duelis the story of the last legally sanctioned duel fought in France during the 14th century. The movie stars Damon, Affleck,Jodie Comer,andAdam Driverin major roles. The film had its world premiere on July 17, 2025, at the Venice Film Festival and has already generateda slew of positive reviews....

There are so many exciting horror films just around the fright-filled corner in 2023. The next one up for genre fans isInfinity Pooldirected byBrandon Cronenberg. This crazed-looking horror thriller starringMia GothandAlexander Skarsgårdreleases in theaters everywhere this Friday, but first,Infinity Poolis premiering at the Sundance Film Festival. The first in-person Sundance since the pandemic in 2020. Now to mark the celebratory and spooky occasion,Infinity Poolreleased a new teaser that puts Goth’s eerie antagonist front and center....