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As the history of fiction, film, and television would have you believe,imagination is quite possibly the greatest power in the universe. Necessity may be the mother of invention, but imagination is its father. Many world religions posit omnipotent beings of vast power who can do great feats with nothing more than a thought. Comic books give us characters like The Beyonders, Franklin Richards,Doctor Manhattan, or the various Lanterns ofGreen Lantern lore, who can conjure or manipulate all sorts of objects or beings with their minds alone....

Recently, on Wednesday, August 21, 2025 episode ofLive with Kelly & Mark, there was abrief behind-the-scenes disagreement between producersthat ended up taking center stage. So what basically happened was —Kelly Ripainterrupted the show to address an audible argument between executive producerMichael Gelmanand producerScott Eason. And apparently, it was over a bowl of nuts. The unexpected interactionunfolded during the opening segmentas Ripa paused her conversation with co-host and husband,Mark Consuelos, to directly confront the production team....

Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for The Wheel of Time Season 3 Episode 2. If there’s anything thatThe Wheel of Timehas made a point to emphasize so far, it’s that it’s impossible to understand the future without looking to the past first. Season 3’s latest episode, “A Question of Crimson,” written byKate McKennaand directed byCiaran Donnelly, illustrates this point perfectly in its opening moments. After a “previously on…” segment that catches us up to where these characters currently are now — some are going to the Waste, some are headed home to the Two Rivers, while others are staying behind in Tar Valon —the opening scene of Episode 2 actually jumps back 20 years agoto Caemlyn, the high seat of the kingdom of Andor, where a young (and visibly pregnant) Queen Morgase Trakand (Olivia Williams) prepares to take her rightful place on the throne after a long and drawn-out succession war....

Everyone has been told that nothing in this world is perfect. However, some fans may debate these claims after watching a life-changinganime, such asAttack on TitanorFrieren: Beyond Journey’s End. While anime shows are more popular, anime movies possess a higher caliber, featuring prestigious storytelling and remarkable animation that elevate these works into genuine masterpieces. There are many incredible anime movies, but some prove to be flawless, which is why this list willhighlight ten anime movies that are perfect from start to finish....

CBS scored a huge hit with the long-running police proceduralCSI,which first premiered in 2000 and followed a team of crime-scene investigators working the night shift as they used forensic science to catch criminals in Las Vegas. It ran for 15 seasons and over 300 episodes, and at its most popular, drew in over 70 million viewers.CSIended in 2015 and was followed up with three spin-offs set in different cities, and it even spawned its own video game....

Burt Lancasteris among the most recognizable and celebrated actors from Hollywood’s Golden Age, named the 19th greatest classic actor by the American Film Institute. Performing as a circus acrobat throughout the 1930s, Lancaster rose to international fame following World War II, thanks to his performance in the seminal 1946 film noirThe Killers. In a career spanning over 40 years, Lancaster conquered numerous dramas and acted alongside some of the time’s most iconic figures....

FBIis one of the most popular network shows right now.Dick Wolf, the legendaryLaw & Ordercreator, co-wroteFBIwithCraig Turk, and viewers can catch this action-packed series onCBS. But, in a time when binge-watching series is very much a thing, it could be tough to wait for new episodes weekly; that’s why it’s good to have shows that can fill theFBI-shaped hole in audiences' hearts. Besides, obviously,Law & Order, fans ofFBIcan binge-watch some of the most-loved series about the detectives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation....

Sydney Pollackwas an American filmmaker active between 1965 and 2018.He started out as an actorbefore stepping behind the camera, which may explain his talent for eliciting great performances from his stars.Pollack was adept at combining blockbuster filmmaking with artistic respectability, directing classics likeThree Days of the Condor,Out of Africa, andTootsie. Part of their success lay in the fact that Pollack was clearly aware of the prevailing social moods of his era and told stories that spoke to them....

“Do you like scary movies?” No matter the answer, there’s no denying the popularity of horror since the dawn of film. Although the genre may not get the same notoriety during awards season the way drama or historical films do, horror has still rightfully earned its place when it comes to cinematic influence. In fact, a lot ofwhat makes horror great comes from dialoguethat best sums up the genre. While iconic quotes like “You’re gonna need a bigger boat” fromJaws(1975) or “They’re here…” fromPoltergeist(1982) are said in moments of impending doom, there are others that more so define what the horror is....

Despite being underrepresented in theanimeworld, black charactersplay pivotal roles in some of its most notable series. Not only do these characters bring an added level of character depth with a unique style, they also exhibit impeccable strength and abilities. A gradual wave of black anime characters arose between the90sand2000s. This display ofdiversityis valuable for several reasons. For starters, the anime audience expanded heavily during this time period. It wasn’t uncommon to see kids running through the neighborhood with their arms out imitatingNaruto....

Finally,Michael Shanks’Togetherhas informed general audiences of something true fans have known for years:Alison BrieandDave Francoare an absolute power couple. And that’s not just because they’re married; while their off-camera chemistry certainly adds to the film’s disgusting nuance, each one’s expansive talent perfectly synergizes to create this bodyhorrormasterpiece. Their dynamic has led to many other amazing projects besides this feature, with none of the couple’s others matching the unsettling dread of Franco’sThe Rental....

In March of 2020, right before COVID shut down the world, I traveled to New York City to see a screening ofA Quiet Place Part IIand then interviewed the cast and writer-directorJohn Krasinski. At the time, people weren’t sure how this new mysterious virus was spreading, which meant when we sat down to do interviews, we were asked not to shake hands with anyone. We had no idea just being in the same room with someone infected would spread the disease....

You could sayFrozen 2is kind of a big deal. The film broke the box office record for the Thanksgiving holiday with $126.3 million, and its global debut of $358.5 million marks the largest worldwide opening weekend for an animated film ever. If past Disney animated hits are any indication, this thing is going to keep climbing and climbing throughout the holiday season,and thenit’s destined to hit Disney+ next year, where it’ll be able to stream in perpetuity....