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There’s a big new addition to theYellowjacketsensemble in Season 2. We get to meet adult Lottie, or Charlotte rather, played bySimone Kessell. YellowjacketsSeason 1 ends by heavily teasing teen Lottie’s (Courtney Eaton) belief in whatever forces in the woods she believes she’s tapping into and also her growing influence on her teammates. In Season 2, it’s confirmed that Lottie did indeed survive the wilderness, but a lot must happen between her rescue and the present day because Kessell’s Lottie is in a completely different headspace....

Only Murders In The Buildingexcellently blends intrigue, true crime podcasts, and a classic mystery (complete with twists, characters who aren’t all they seem, and mysterious events from the past) all bound together with a healthy dash of humor. RELATED:TV’s Best Mystery Comedies, Ranked: From ‘The Afterparty’ to ‘Murderville’ Who else was also great at everything mentioned above? Only the best-selling fiction writer of all time,Agatha Christie! Known for her murder mysteries and detective novels, of which she wrote 66....

François Truffautwas a key figure in the cinematic movement of the French New Wave, awing audiences and critics alike with his impactful stories and incredible filmmaking techniques. To this day, Truffaut’s lasting impact remains as relevant as ever, influencing many contemporary directors, such as the belovedWes Anderson. It also helps that Truffaut’s movies often deal with existentialist and intimate themes, which allow audiences to fully connect with the characters at their center....

The 1970s are often cited as the best decade for cinema. This era was a sweet spot for filmmakers: film technology had progressed considerably and the Hayes Code had melted away, while the formulaic storytelling and commercialized pressures of the 1980s had not yet taken hold. As a result, the ’70s produced more classics than any other time period, across practically every genre. 1974 was no exception. This was the year ofBlazing SaddlesandThe Godfather Part II,The Texas Chainsaw MassacreandA Woman Under the Influence....

James Bondis regarded as one of the greatest heroes in film history, and for good reason. There aren’t many characters who haveremained relevant for over six decades, but each generation seems to have their favorite actor who they know as the definitive version of 007. While Bond’s adventures have inspired many great films, he is not a superhero like Superman or Spider-Man; Bond is a flawed human being, and is capable of being vulnerable on the big screen....

It’s official:Anoratook home five Oscars last Sunday. Joining the ranks ofgreat movies that almost won the Big Five, it won Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Picture. Congratulations toSean Bakerfor winning four of those Oscars (tying Walt Disney for the amount of Academy Awards won in a single ceremony), and congrats toMikey Madisonfor her Best Actress win. It was a big night for independent cinema, and Baker’s speeches ranged from thanking the sex worker community to telling people to visit the movie theaters (which are on the decline)....

Few authors who passed away before cinema itself was invented have proven to be quite as prominent within the world of film asCharles Dickens. The famed English writer was born in 1812 and passed away in 1870, withthe earliest short film (if it can be defined as such)being made in 1874. All that’s to say, there’s clearly no way Dickens would’ve known this is how many of his stories would be consumed and enjoyed, yet there has proven to be something surprisingly cinematic about his stories, ideas, and characters....

I don’t have a fancy business degree, but I do know that it’s tough to keep a business closed for a year due to a pandemic. While major chains have been able to weather the pandemic, it looks like Alamo Drafthouse has now filed for Chapter 11. While that may seem dire on the surface, a read atVariety’s story seems more like this is an attempt to restructure the company and give it the capital it needs to continue operating....

TV theme songs and opening credits have long been a favorite topic for discussion among viewing audiences, whether due to a shared sense of nostalgia, an opportunity for a fun sing-along, or just as a great introduction to the show that follows. In recent years, with incredibly produced and creatively unique intros for shows such asGame of Thrones,Westworld, andHannibal, the opening credits sequence has become an art form in and of itself....

Thoughproduction is currently underwayonBryan Fuller’sAmerican Godsseries, there have already been two significant shake-ups behind the scenes. One involves actorSean Harris, who had been set to play Mad Sweeney, “a down on his luck leprechaun, who is having a hard time understanding how he lost his charm and way,“since late March. A new report, however, has Harris exiting the project for personal reasons in order to return home. According toDeadline, Harris did work for one week of production before plans changed....

The bold and intense new TNT drama seriesAnimal Kingdom, inspired by the critically acclaimed Australian film starringJacki Weaver, centers on 17-year-old Joshua “J” Cody (Finn Cole), who moves in with his morally questionable relatives in their Southern California beach town after his mother dies of a heroin overdose. Thrown into the deep end of a family ruled by Janine “Smurf” Cody (Ellen Barkin), that makes their living through carefully planned armed robberies and other criminal activities, it turns out that joining her boys – level-headed Baz (Scott Speedman), mentally unstable Pope (Shawn Hatosy), middle son Craig (Ben Robson) and overly suspicious Deran (Jake Weary) – comes with enough danger and excitement that it puts all of their lives at risk....

Sci-Fi TV is meant to expand and challenge our imagination with thrilling adventures that explore the possibilities of science. Unfortunately,not all series live up to those expectations. While great sci-fi television captures the attention of viewers with fascinating technology, intricate environments, high stakes, and riveting storylines, weaker series suffer from meandering plots, poorly written characters, low stakes, and sluggish pacing. While there are plenty of thrilling sci-fi series, this list examines some of the least intense shows of the genre....

The sports movie, overall, is as male driven as it is cliché. TakeRocky, the underdog who rises to the top. The coach’s inspiring speech that rouses his ragtag athletes to victory, likeAl PacinoinAny Given Sunday.Cinderella Man, a perfect example of the down-and-out gets a second chance comeback. The big game, à laThe Replacements, where the players find their inner strength and the team pulls together for one final, defining moment. So when a sports movie arrives that features females, either singular or as a team, it’s a refreshing change, as they add something new to the formulaic genre....