Anson Mountis the third actor to play Captain Christopher Pike in the Star Trek franchise (not including the Kelvin timeline), and he, as well as the creators of the new Star Trek shows he’s appeared in, have given the character a whole new lease on life. Pike has aconvoluted historyin the franchise, mostly because his story has often been told out of sequence, but the lead ofStar Trek: Strange New Worldsisn’t bogged down by his history, as much as he is informed by it....

Decades ago, my parents (and likely yours) watchedSupermarket Sweep. In the 1990s, so did comedianLeslie Jones, who is now hosting the newest iteration of the game show. Infamous for the memory of contestants speeding through a supermarket to fill their carts with the most expensive items possible, the show returns to ABC with some differences, given the 2020 of it all: The prices are higher, some of the brand names have changed, and, well, every once in a while the cameras will catch a glimpse of a crew member wearing a mask....

When filmmakerLuca Guadagninowas on the awards circuit last year for his masterful love storyCall Me by Your Name, there wasa lotof interest surrounding his next film, which he had already shot: a remake ofSuspiria. This new movie would be markedly different than the melancholicCall Me by Your Name, but through his career Guadagnino has proven himself to be an excitingly tactile filmmaker, bringing worlds and characters to life in phenomenally vibrant ways....

Since its debut, the FX seriesThe Americanshas consistently been one of the best dramas on television, with compelling storytelling, expert acting performances, and a family drama at its center that just keeps getting more intense. As the arranged marriage of Philip (Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth Jennings (Keri Russell) grows more and more real, passionate and genuine, the personal toll becomes more and more impossible. And with Paige (Holly Taylor) pushing her parents to open up to her, Henry (Keidrich Sellati) becomes the odd man out, in a family consumed with secrets....

Peacock’sThe Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaningfollows three “Death Cleaners” from Sweden as they enter American homes and help people rid themselves of their unnecessary junk before the die. ThinkTidying Up with Marie Kondo, but for the dying. Despite its grim title, helped by narration byAmy Poehler, thereality tv seriesis branded as a comedy. The only issue with the moniker “Death Cleaning” is that in every episode except one, their clients aren’t due to die....

Fans ofThe Office(and we arelegion) have reason to rejoice. Co-stars (and real-life BFFs)Jenna FischerandAngela Kinseyannounced today that they’ve launched a new podcast calledOffice Ladies, in which they’ll break down a new episode of the beloved NBC series each week and give exclusive behind-the-scenes stories. The two will also answer fan questions, and while it’s not confirmed, one hopes they will eventually bring in former co-stars, writers, and maybe even directors to offer further insight into the series....

On October 31st, 1978, Michael Myers killed several people in Haddonfield, Illinois. Laurie Strode survived, but not in any way unscathed. This weekend saw the nationwide release ofHalloween, a new installment in the series that addresses the events of the first film. In it, Laurie is forty years older and itching for a reckoning with the man who stalked and terrorized her decades ago. The themes in this fresh sequel aren’t entirely fresh, however....

It’s time to get to knowRobert Eggers.The Witchis only his first feature as a director, but after scoring loads of critical praise and the Best Director Prize in the U.S. Narrative Competition at Sundance, there’s no doubt that the film will go on to wow audiences nationwide and possibly go on to become a horror classic as well. The movie is set in New England in 1630, and focuses on a family of seven that’s banished from their colonial plantation and forced to live alone in a secluded clearing right alongside an eerie forest....

In the wide world of cancelled-too-soon TV shows,Great Newsstands out as a workplace sitcom that deserved more time. Created byTracey Wigfieldand executive produced byTina FeyandRobert Carlock,Great Newstells the story of a ragtag bunch of people who work together at The Breakdown, a news show at MMN Network. In the show, Katie (Briga Heelan) is a segment producer frustrated at her boss Greg (Adam Campbell) because he keeps assigning her news that doesn’t feel relevant....

Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Titane.First, a couple of notes on the format of this piece. To “explain the ending” ofTitane, and to imply that such a task would “spoil” the movie implies that the movie exists within the same realm of movies that have traditional, explainable, spoilable narratives.Julia Ducournau’s bonkers genre-blender is an experiential film driven by vibes, style, and thematic explorations more than it is a film driven by plot....

A new international trailer forT2 Trainspottinghas been released online, giving fans yet another look at the highly anticipated sequel. The film reunites Oscar-winning directorDanny Boylewith the original cast—RentonEwan McGregor), Spud (Ewen Bremner), Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller), and Begbie (Robert Carlyle)—as we pick up with theTrainspottinggang two decades later. While we’re still pretty short on plot details, this new international trailer features quite a bit of new footage that offers a tease of what kind of story we can expect....

When it comes to slashers, two of the biggest icons of the sub-genre have beenFreddy KruegerfromA Nightmare on Elm StreetandJason VoorheesfromFriday the 13th. These franchises dominated the 80s with sequels and merchandise. By the time the 21st century rolled around, Freddy and Jason were household horror names. This came to a killer point in the epic scream-worthy crossoverFreddy vs Jason. Now, over 20 years later,Gutter Garbsis honoring the film with anew blood-soaked apparel collection....

Peaky Blinders If you’re into gangsters and historical British crime dramas then pick up the remote and add this show to your list. The setting ofPeaky Blinderstakes place in Birmingham, England right after World War I. The series focuses on the scandals of the Shelby gangster family, led by the bold and violent Tommy Shelby.Based on the real story of the Peaky Blinders, a gang that existed in the 1890s, follow the Shelby family through turmoil, loss, and brawls, and find out exactly why they kept razor blades sewn into their caps....