‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Wraps Up Penelope’s Story Too Neatly

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Bridgerton Season 3. BridgertonSeason 3 concludes on a happy note after bringing long-time friends Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) together.Happily married after eight episodes of drama, the couple is last seen blissfully happy and proud parents of a son. But there is more going on in Season 3 than Colin and Penelope’s love story. With its focus on Penelope, it should be no surprise that Season 3 brings the biggest secret of the ton into the open....

August 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1173 words · Lindsey Robertson

‘Prey’: 10 Female-Led Survival Thrillers That Command Your Attention

Prey, the latest installment in the long-runningPredatorfranchise and prequel set in the early 1700s, has become a streaming hit. Hulu announced it as their number one film premiere of all time, with a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and huge acclaim from audiences. It’s the best and most refreshingPredatorfilm since the original, thanks to its historical setting, back-to-basics storyline, and kick-ass Indigenous female lead. RELATED:Why ‘Prey’ Should Have Been Released In Theaters Amber Midthunterplays Naru, a young woman from the Comanche Nation who fights to protect her tribe from the highly evolved and technically advanced alien predator that arrives on Earth....

August 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1078 words · Ronald Lozano

‘The Good Wife’s Alleged Behind-the-Scenes Drama Has Outlived the Show

At the time of its run,The Good Wifewas one of the hottest legal dramas on television. Following Alicia Florrick (Julianna Margulies) as she returns to her law career after her husband’s very public political scandal, we watch Alicia as she finds her footing in the legal world again. The show featuresan incredible supporting castofChristine Baranski,Chris Noth,Alan Cumming, andArchie Panjabi– whose character, Kalinda, becomes one of Alicia’s closest friends at the firm....

August 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1379 words · Angela Williams

"They're Still Changing and Discovering": Stephen Schwartz on the Evolving Magic of 'Wicked: For Good' and Its Record-Breaking Teaser [Exclusive]

The witches of Oz are coming back to cast another spell this fall, andWicked: For Goodis already making headlines months ahead of its November 21 release.ComposerStephen Schwartz, the Broadway legend behind the franchise’s unforgettable music, opened up toCollider’s Michael Zimmermanat the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Gala about the film’s current state — and confirmed it’s still very much a work in progress. “No, they’re still cutting away,” Schwartz said when asked if he’d seen a final cut ofWicked: For Good....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · James Thompson

'The Brutalist' Ending Explained: What Does László Tóth’s Architecture Masterpiece Mean?

Few movies from 2024have attracted as much acclaim, speculation, and analysis asThe Brutalist, a 215-minute masterpiece by directorBrady Corbet.Set throughout the 20th century,The Brutalistcenters on the brilliant architect and Holocaust survivor László Tóth (Adrien Brody), who immigrates to America, and ultimately finds himself working for the domineering industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren (Guy Pearce). Although László is eventually able to reunite with both his wife, Erzsébet (Felicity Jones), and niece, Zsófia (Raffey Cassidy), he grows increasingly agitated about how Harrison has hijacked his tragedy....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 926 words · Amy Lee

'The Patriot' Is Finding Success Before It Leaves Streaming This Month

Mel Gibsonwill always be known for his work starring in and directingBraveheart, the period epic which won five Oscars, but just a few years later he starred in another war film that’s making headlines on streaming. Gibson stars alongsideHeath LedgerinThe Patriot, the historical epic that is currently in the Prime Video top 10 before it leaves the platform at the end of the month.The Patriotfollows a peaceful farmer named Benjamin Martin (Gibson) who leads a Colonial Militia during the American Revolution after a British officer murders his son....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Jermaine Gentry

'The Witcher's Freya Allan Nearly Played Someone Other Than Ciri

Freya Allanfeels like she was destined to play Princess Cirilla of Cintra on Netflix’sThe Witcher. Through three seasons, the young actress has earned plaudits for her portrayal of one of the most beloved characters fromAndrzej Sapkowski’s books, even making the case forher to be the leadas the show has run on. She’s since spun that into a fast-rising career with an upcoming starring role as Mae inKingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which itself follows the horror filmBaghead, which she led last year, and the star-studdedGunpowder Milkshake, where she appeared as the younger version ofKaren Gillan’s character....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 919 words · Casey Lang

'Welcome to Derry' Release Window Revealed For Max Original Series

One of the most popular franchises to get a revival in the last decade has beenStephen King’sIT. The Iconic horror author’s most popular book got rebooted by Warner Brothers withAndy Muschietti’s 2017 filmItwhich quickly led to a sequel in 2019. The dreadfully scary franchise is about to expand into a new prequel series for WB’s rebranded Max streaming service, and now we knowWelcome to Derrywill debut in 2024.The news came as part of a larger Max rebranding announcement where WB laid out their new pricing model and future lineup for the streaming service....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Anthony Smith

10 Modern R-Rated Animated Movies Destined to Become Classics

LikeGuillermo del Toroloves to say: animation is a medium, not a genre. Animation is not exclusively for children, nor is it synonymous with PG-13 entertainment. And while numerous animated masterpieces are aimed at children, not all content produced in animated form needs to be. Many modern animated efforts are mature in content, aimed at adult audiences and excelling at it. From television shows to movies, these animated projects are masterpieces of the medium, dealing with thought-provoking and relevant issues while delivering the blood, thrill, and (sometimes) sex audiences have come to expect from their mature content....

August 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1154 words · Laura Booth

10 Worst Video Game Adaptations, According To Reddit

The critical success ofThe Last of Usand the overwhelming commercial achievements ofThe Super Mario Bros. Moviehave audiences thinking this is a new dawn for the video game movie adaptation. After years of disappointing efforts, Hollywood has finally cracked the mystery of how to make these elusive properties work. It’s not like the business didn’t try before, but their previous pictures were disappointing, to say the least, going from bad to awful with no middle ground....

August 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1178 words · Kent Parks

2021 Comic-Con@Home Panel Line-Up Revealed for Shout! Factory

Shout! Factory has announced an exceptional line-up for Comic-Con@Home, including an online booth and con-related programming streaming directly at Shout! Factory TV. Cinema lovers will be able to pre-order some of the new Blu-Ray releases made by Shout! Factory, while the TV service of the company will stream an action-packed marathon with five days of comic book movies, convention panels, and fan-favorite television series. Among the most coveted items available in the Shout!...

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Doris Rodriguez

Actors Who Have Played More Than One Superhero or Villain

Michelle Pfeifferwill be returning to her role as Janet Van Dyne, a.k.a. the original Wasp, in the upcomingAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and based on what we’ve seen so far, it looks like she’ll have a much more significant role than she did in the previous film. She’s far from the first actor to play multiple superheroes (she was, of course, a stunning Catwoman in 1992’sBatman Returns), and she certainly won’t be the last....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 870 words · Matthew Williams

Andor Honors the Political Legacy of the Star Wars Franchise

Editor’s note: The below contains mild spoilers for Andor. In an era of endless fan controversies and Twitter petitions, most popular franchises are criticized at one point or another for being “too political.” Given thatStar Warsis one of the most popular franchises of all time and has been constantly churning out new projects, it was inevitable that some corners of the Internet would criticize a show likeAndorfor being “too woke.” These criticisms began to rise after cast memberFiona Shawcompared the series’ depiction of lifeunder the Galactic Empire to the Donald Trump administration....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1040 words · Antonio Ali