There's a Bigger Problem With the 'Silk' TV Show Cancellation

Spider-Man and television seem like a match made in heaven as of late. Prime Video recently greenlitNoir, which seesNicholas Cagereprising his role as Spider-Man Noir, and Disney+ hasYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manwaiting in the wings. There have even been calls for a revival ofSpider-Man: The Animated Seriesfollowing the success ofX-Men ‘97(and that series hintingat whereSpider-Man: The Animated Seriesleft off). But it hasn’t been all smooth sailing in the Spider-Verse, as Prime Video recently shelvedSilk: Spider Society....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 877 words · Laura Petersen

This Sequence Is the Crowning Jewel of Paul Thomas Anderson’s Career

Magnoliais a film about coincidence. From the way it can be funny or serious, tiny or seismic, nothing more than a piece of fun amusement all the way to life-changing, no film captures the chaotic nature of coincidence better thanPaul Thomas Anderson’s1999 masterpiece. Throughout its three-hour runtime, the film jumps between a mosaic of storylines that weave in and out of each other over a single day in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, exploring how even the most sheltered of individuals live their life as part of the all-encompassing network that is society....

August 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1657 words · Margaret Palmer

Vikings Seasons Ranked (By the Power of Odin!)

Since 2013,Vikingshas captivated with the intricate fictionalization of the legend, life, and family of Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel), his greatest love Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick), and his many sons including Bjorn Ironside (Alexander Ludwig), Ivar the Boneless (Alex Høgh Andersen), and Ubbe Ragnarsson (Jordan Patrick Smith). TheHistory Channeloffers one of their best fictional drama series with the outstanding aid ofMichael Hirstas the show’s writer-creator. Theactual sagaschronicling the powerful Ragnar Lothbrok are one of the most well documented, extensive, and memorable sagas of Norse lore to date, and Hirst stunned audiences with historical accuracy that blended well with a star-studded Scandinavian cast, impeccable writing, and a devotion to exceptional visuals that move the family lineage and the surrounding plots along....

August 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1169 words · Joshua Walsh

Wait... Darth Vader’s First Name Was Originally “Darth”?

The names are as iconic as the franchise they’re associated with. Princess Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher). Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill). Obi-Wan Kenobi (Sir Alec Guinness). Han Solo (Harrison Ford). Chewbacca… I dunno, Smith (Peter Mayhew)? AndDarth Vader, aka Anakin Skywalker(David Prowse/James Earl Jones). But if we’re talking only about the movie that started it all back in 1977,Star Wars, sans the subtitleEpisode IV: A New Hope, you would scratch that “aka....

August 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1131 words · Jennifer Hawkins

Warcraft: Duncan Jones on Trilogy Plans and Mute

Based on Blizzard Entertainment’s global phenomenonWorld of Warcraft, played by more than 100 million people since its inception, the epic sagaWarcraftsees the peaceful realm of Azeroth on the brink of war, as it faces invasion by orc warriors who are fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As one army faces the other, two heroes – human commander Anduin Lothar (Travis Fimmel) and orc chieftain Durotan (Toby Kebbell) – are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their people and their home....

August 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1666 words · Mark Watson

Where and When to Watch 'Love Is Blind: The Live Reunion'

Netflix’s reality staple,Love Is Blind, has finally released the final episodes of Season 4. Probably one of the messiest and most drama-filled seasons of the show thus far, when it came to saying “I do” at the altar, a few couples tied the knot while others backed away. However, nothing is for certain until the cast comes back for the infamous reunion hosted byNick LacheyandVanessa Lachey, where they rewatch highlights of their journey in the reality show and reveal whether the couples who got hitched are still together....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Christine Martinez

Why Doesn't Yaddle Talk Like Yoda in Tales of the Jedi?

AlthoughStar Warscanon has managed to address almost every lingering question that fans have ever had about the saga, there are still some secrets that remain closely guarded. Chief among them is any identifying details aboutYoda’s homeworld, species, or early life.“Yoda’s species” has never been identified in any official sourcebook, and it’s never revealed how he became a Jedi in the first place.George Lucashas purposefully kept all details about Yoda under wraps; when pressed for details,he’s only offered the joking responsethat Yoda is the illegitimate child of Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy fromThe Muppets....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 1017 words · Dawn Patterson

Why Westworld Season 3 Isn't As Bad As You Think

HBO searched for another high concept genre show that seemed like it could generate the same viewership spikes and loyal fanbase ofGame of Thrones, andWestworldlooked like it could fit that bill. Inspired by the 1973 sci-fi western classic of the same name,Westworldexplores the relationship between humanoid androids developing their own consciousness and wealthy guests who unleash their primal desires within a futuristic amusement park. The twisty storyline fromJonathan NolanandLisa Joyreflected on the moral and philosophical debates surrounding artificial intelligence through a highly complicated, interlocking narrative....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 1005 words · Kimberly Newman

‘And Just Like That's Timeline Is a Hot Mess

ThoughAnd Just Like That…certainly isn’t the worst reboot in TV history,it definitely has its flaws. From some weird story choices, to some unlikeable characters, andjust a general disregard for what we loved aboutSex and the City, it can be pretty rough around the edges at times. A lot of changes are welcome, and some just simply make sense, but perhaps the most jarring part about the series is its blaring disregard for any sort of timeline consistency....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · Amanda Graham

‘The Reluctant Traveler’ Review: Eugene Levy Travels the Globe Against His Will

There certainly isn’t a shortage of travel shows. Heck, there’s even an entire channel devoted to watching other people visit the places that you’ve always wanted to visit, but probably won’t. Unless there’s a unique hook, it’s hard to break through the noise and set yourself apart from being “just another travel show” that’s getting added to the leisure heap. Fortunately,Eugene Levyis well-equipped with a unique premise: he does not want to do any of this travel nonsense....

August 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1081 words · Heather Frazier

"I Am Ready for the World To See That I Was in the Top!": Lucky Starzzz Breaks Down Tough 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17 Journey

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 17.Like a cartoon come to life,Lucky Starzzzstood out for her unique and artistic approach to the art of drag. Known for her incredible eye and uniquely original perspective, Lucky Starzzz wasRuPaul’s Drag RaceSeason 17’s crafty queen. But when a design challenge called for her to use conventional materials outside of her wheelhouse,the week she opted for “typical” drag became the week she went home....

August 5, 2025 · 9 min · 1739 words · Ashley Miller

'Alita: Battle Angel’ Director Drops Exciting Update on Long-Awaited Sequel

It’s been six years sinceAlita: Battle Angelwas released in theaters, and it has been a few years sinceJames Cameronannounced that a sequel is in the works. While a release date has yet to be revealed, its director,Robert Rodriguez, shared his thoughts on the project’s progress. In an interview withJoe Rogan, Rodriguez emphasized that Alita’s journey in the Iron City is far from over and said he wanted to make another movie based onYukito Kishiro’s manga series....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Daniel Norton

'Expendables 4' Poster: Ragtag Mercenaries Clean Up the Grime

The cleaning crew is here to hose down the ragtag group of mercenaries in a fresh poster forExpend4ables. In an exclusive Collider clip that’s half teaser, half poster, we see a man taking on the dirty cleanup duty of hosing down a caked-on amount of dirt to reveal a vibrant poster below. WithRed Hot Chili Peppers’ 2002 bop “Can’t Stop” playing in the background, the pressure washer does all the grimy work of uncovering the star-studded image below which features the characters we’ve come to know and love over the franchise’s 13-year-long run....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Danielle Weaver