“It Was Pretty Impressive To Watch”-Jones Praises Jenna Ortega’s Producing Skills on 'Wednesday' Season 2

Catherine Zeta-Jonesis a proud mama. That’s becauseJenna Ortega, her on-screen daughter in Netflix’s smash-hit series,Wednesday, is continuing to strengthen her career both in front of and behind the camera. During a conversation withDeadline, Zeta-Jones had nothing but kind words for her co-star who, along with starring in the production as the titular testy teen, also nabbed producing credits for the upcoming sophomore season. “The great Jenna Ortega, who really runs the show,I cannot say enough about her as a young woman, as an actor, and actually she’s producing the second season....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Megan Ayala

'1923' Season 2 Episode 3 Recap: Everything Is Terrible in America

Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for 1923 Season 2 Episode 3. With each new episode of1923,Taylor Sheridanthrows his audience into the fire, and “Wrap Three in Terror” is no different. While much of the season so far has focused on Jacob (Harrison Ford) and Cara Dutton’s (Helen Mirren) attempts to keep their ranch afloat during a brutal winter, this third episode pivots to Alexandra Dutton’s (Julia Schlaepfer) adventures as she braves the voyage to America....

July 12, 2025 · 8 min · 1519 words · Benjamin Harmon

'Gladiator 2' Images Bring "Full-Bore, Brutal Action" to the Ridley Scott Epic

Paramount Pictures is preparing to send audiences into the Colosseum withGladiator II,the long-awaited sequel toRidley Scott’sAcademy Award-winning action flickGladiator.Ahead of the film springing to life this November,Empire Magazinehas released two new images of the project, which show off new looks at two ofGladiator II’sA-list stars,Paul MescalandPedro Pascal,while also giving some more details about the filming process. The first image shows off Mescal as Lucius as he is forced to fight in the chaotic, deadly environment of the Colosseum in Rome....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Brianna Koch

'Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One' Impacted Political Policy in This Key Way

Artificial Intelligence has been at the forefront of entertainment and public consciousness for decades. But in recent years, as the undeniably impressive technology has seen staggering growth and development,cinematic depictions of AIhave become all the more recognizable and anxiety-inducing for moviegoing audiences, andthe formidable foe at the centerofMission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Oneis no exception. In the seventh installment ofthe long-running franchise, superspy Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) squares off against what’s arguably his most dangerous enemy yet: advanced and sinister AI tech referred to as The Entity....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Stephen Schmidt

10 Best Animated Spin-Offs, Ranked

Whenever Hollywood and television networks have an IP that works, they always try to get as much money from it as possible. One way to do this is through spin-offs, movies and shows that take specific aspects of the original and turn them into original stories. By expanding on their lore and worldbuilding, franchises can stay relevant while still offering something new and exciting to their audience. The quality of spin-offs varies wildly, but many have come out that genuinely offer a rich and engaging story for fans of the original....

July 12, 2025 · 10 min · 1994 words · Carla Foster

10 Best Ben Kingsley Movies, Ranked

Sir Ben Kingsley(bornKrishna Pandit Bhanji) is a veteran English actor who has been turning in marvelous performances across five decades. He started on the stage, performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company in the 1960s, a dramatic education that deeply shaped his acting style. He then transitioned to television before breaking through in film with his towering, Oscar-winning performance in 1982’sGandhi. Since then,Kingsley has proven himself as an actor of considerable depth and range, equally at home playing real-life figures or over-the-top characters....

July 12, 2025 · 9 min · 1786 words · John Carter

10 Best Characters in 'Smallville,' Ranked

Smallvillechanged the game ofsuperheroTV shows. It took canon events fromDC Comicsand created live-action, episodic narratives with stories that fans were familiar with. The 10-season series explores Clark Kent’s (Tom Welling) teenage years as a small-town farmboy and the journey to becomingSuperman.Smallvilleis as much of a superhero show as it is a teen drama, providing peak 2000s entertainment. Clark is undoubtedlySmallville’sprotagonist; he experiences love, loss, and life lessons as his abilities develop....

July 12, 2025 · 8 min · 1662 words · Kimberly Deleon

10 Best Fantasy Movies of All Time, According to the AFI

Fantasy movies are some of the film business' most reliable efforts. From epic franchises likeThe Lord of the Ringsto classics likeThe Wizard of Oz, fantasy movies are crucial to Hollywood’s fabric, providing audiences with dazzling adventures that defy conventions and expectations, and invite imaginations to soar. The American Film Institute recognizes the importance of fantasy, including it among the ten classic film genres it honored in its 2008 series 10 Top 10....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1152 words · Erica Snyder

10 Best Summer Romance Movies, Ranked

The summer romance genre is a form of yearning escapism where audiences turn to daydream about love stories and epic romances not often found outside the silver screen. Formulaic, these films feature whirlwind relationships peaking just before hammering home thebest use of a third-act breakupand ultimately either allowing love to conquer all or letting the audience down gently.They are tear-jerkers and coming-of-age tales, oftentimes paralleling multiple romances all against the backdrop of those three glorious months of summer vacation....

July 12, 2025 · 9 min · 1868 words · Joshua Adams

40 Best Netflix Shows to Binge Watch Right Now (March 2024)

Audiences are on the verge of obsessive behavior when it comes to streaming must-see TV shows in binge-able servings. Peak TV constantly vying for our eyeballs doesn’t make it easy when it comes to adding series to ourNetflixqueue. So, whatshouldyou binge? Relax. We got ya covered. Whether you’re looking for a lazy Sunday, a long holiday weekend on the couch, or something to have on in the background, here are some essential TV series that all self-respecting fans of the medium should binge....

July 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1298 words · Molly Hawkins

6 Burning Questions I Need Answered in 'Wednesday' Season 2 Part 2

Spoiler Alert: The following list contains major spoilers for ‘Wednesday’ Season 2, Part 1.Afterbinge-watching the first four episodes ofWednesdaySeason 2, I can’t help but ask some questions. Firstly, the final episode and the reveal of the Avian Outcast felt a bit rushed and incomplete, that it made me feel like there’s more to that. The reveal that LOIS is an acronym for Long-term Outcast Integration Study also felt a bit too quick; I have a lot of questions about it, really....

July 12, 2025 · 8 min · 1678 words · Emily Lee

9 Best Romance Movies That Won’t Make You Cringe

Good romance movies will always go down well with a lit fire, cozy socks, a bunch of snacks, and a glass of wine. But it is hard to tell which movies will have you in a romantic trance and which will make you cringe at their cheesy pick-up lines and childish scripts. RELATED:‘8 Tragic Romances in Movies That Broke Our Hearts’ Pop culture has certainly made its entrance into romance moviesdestroying any potential of the moviebecoming a timeless romance....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1189 words · Juan Bentley

Agents of SHIELD Recap: "Among Us Hide ..."

This week’s episode ofAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,“Among Us Hide,” brings us back into the fold with a look into the lives of our agents once again, with an installment that is fast and furious. Revealing that Dr. Garner survived within the first two minutes, Coulson finds no other choice except to take Hunter off of the Hydra/Ward case, with May proclaiming that she’s back, “John Wick-style.” Understandably, May finds herself a little ticked off at Hunter for choosing to attempt to kill Ward rather than save her ex-husband’s life....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1103 words · Joel Williams