'Prom Dates' Review: The 'Avengers: Endgame' of Teen Television

Production companyAmerican Highhas been making a name for itself in the teen comedy space, carving out a niche of films thatembody the spirit of belovedJohn Hughesclassicswhile giving them a modern twist. FromPlan BtoCrush, they’ve put out some real gems that tackle current issues of everything from the morning-after pill to coming out with a blend of raunchy humor and heartwarming moments.Prom Datesfits their brand nicely, and while it doesn’t quite reach the heights of its best projects,there’s still plenty to love about the simple and sweet yet sometimes stereotypical flick....

June 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1172 words · Jeffrey Mcfarland DDS

'The Color Purple' Trailer: Halle Bailey Leads Another Musical

Warner Bros. has officially released the first trailer for their new version of the timeless classic,The Color Purple. The upcoming film will be directed byBlitz Bazawule, and it will tell the story of a young woman of color struggling in America during the early 1900s. Nettie (Halle Bailey) and Celie (Phylicia Mpasi) star as two young sisters who find themselves in a very unfavorable position due to the discriminatory society they live in....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Timothy Ward

'The Good Doctor' Spin-Off Canned at ABC

Unfortunately for fans ofThe Good Doctorwho were looking forward to its spin-off, ABC has closed the case onThe Good Lawyer. Putting its decision on the recently resolved WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the network announced that it won’t be moving forward with theFelicity HuffmanandKennedy McMann-led series. The news shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise as the writing has been on the wall since late summer when networks were scrambling to finalize their lineups for the year....

June 20, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Arthur Vance

'This Is Spinal Tap' Goes to 41 With New Rerelease Trailer

Get ready to smell the glove all over again. With a long-in-the-works sequel on the horizon, the originalThis Is Spinal Tapis rocking back into theaters for its 41st anniversary. A new trailer from Bleecker Street showcases the highlights (and lowlights) of the landmarkmockumentary. The remastered film hits theaters on July 5 for a limited run until July 7, thanks to Fathom Entertainment. The trailer hits the comedic highlights of the film, as represented by the litany of misfortunes that befall the hapless rockers on an American tour....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Brooke Vargas

10 Best Forgotten Fantasy TV Shows, Ranked

Although the fantasy genre didn’t always do well on the big screen,televisionhas been a different story. Over many years, devotedfans offantasy TV showshave overwhelmed streaming and TV platforms with their viewership, captivated by amazing shows likeOutlander,Stranger Things, andHouse of the Dragon. The shows enthralled audiences with amazing stories, rich settings, and lovable characters, earning famed recognition for the genre. Now, fantasy is continuously thriving on both the small and big screens-provided by well-known hits likeHarry Potter,The School for Good And Evil, andWicked....

June 20, 2025 · 9 min · 1769 words · Cindy Anderson

10 Biggest Unsolved 'Pokémon' Mysteries, Ranked

In 1996,Pokémon Red and Greenwas released for the Nintendo Game Boy. The games were a massive hit in Japan, and by 1998, they hit the international market and became a global sensation. Today,Pokémonstill maintains a strong presence in popular culture thanks to numerous television series and specials, a long-running manga series, trading cards, a highly publicized competitive scene for the video games, and a plethora of merchandise. In its nearly 30-year run,Pokémonhas presented many mysteries for fans to chew on....

June 20, 2025 · 9 min · 1870 words · Travis Rodgers

10 Iconic Crime-Fighting Couples On TV, Ranked

From catching bank robbers to solving murders, a crime show is only a good as its crime-solving duos. Their shared loyalty, emotional support, and unwavering devotion to protect one another is what shapes the best partnership. That’s why it’s no surprise that dynamics often evolve to become romantic. RELATED:13 Most Popular Crime Shows of the 21st Century Between the likes ofX-Files,BonesandNCIS, fans obsess over every secret glance, every coy smile, and every declaration of love - even in the midst of an investigation....

June 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1435 words · Laura Jones

10 Most Memorable 'Love Island UK' Islanders

One of the UK’s most popular reality TV series,Love Islandis a wildlyentertaining ‘guilty pleasure’ series. Unsurprisingly, due to its high potential for dramatic arguments, shocking recouplings and funny and romantic moments, the series has created a vast international franchise including thesuccessful USLove Island. Introducing audiences to large casts of beautiful and entertaining contestants every year, the series has contained many compelling and memorable couples and individual contestants, launching many of them to national stardom even after their seasons' conclusions....

June 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1300 words · Bobby Smith

10 Most Overdesigned MCU Costumes, Ranked

One ofthe biggest complaints everyone has with the Marvel Cinematic Universeconcerns their costume designs. Indeed, Marvel Studios has aterrible tendency of completely overdesigning their costumes. They often include unnecessary lines, odd color segmentations, and absolutely useless inclusions that do nothing for the overall design other than make it visually busy and, occasionally, flat-out off-putting. What makes this tendency even worse is that characters start their Marvel Cinematic Universe tenure with a great costume, only to have it completely ruined in their next appearance....

June 20, 2025 · 8 min · 1579 words · Robin Lester

10 Shows To Watch if You Love 'Fleabag'

Few shows are able to achieve whatFleabagaccomplished in two seasons. Between its razor-sharp wit, its complex character work, and its deep emotional vulnerability, it set a completely new standard for the genre of dramadies—a feat more impressive given thateach episode only lasted around 30 minutes. Of course, much of this is attributed to the talents ofPhoebe Waller-Bridge, who not only created and wrote the show, but also starred as its titular character, an individual who struggles to navigate through personal traumas and struggling relationships....

June 20, 2025 · 9 min · 1708 words · Karen Lopez

A True Crime Series Has Knocked WWE Raw From Netflix's Top Spot

Although viewership has declined since its blockbuster Netflix debut,WWE Raw’s spot at the top of Netflix’s US television rankings every Tuesday has been somewhat of a given for the last few weeks.However, this past week, thelive wrestling showonly managed to take second place, losing out to one of Netflix’s brand-new true-crime series. Ahead ofWWE Rawin the rankings wasAmerican Murder: Gabby Petito, the investigation into the four-month road trip Gabby embarked on with her fiancé,Brian Laundrie,from which she never returned....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Leah Mayer

Alien: Covenant Image Reveals Katherine Waterston; Filming Ends

Get excited folks: principal photography is now complete on a brand newAlienfilm. DirectorRidley Scott’sPrometheusfollow-upAlien: Covenanthas wrapped filming, marking the occasion by releasing a new set photo featuring Scott andCovenant’s new protagonist, played byInherent VicebreakoutKatherine Waterston. Described as the second chapter in a prequel trilogy that connects directly to Scott’s iconic 1979 filmAlien,Covenantpicks up some time after the events ofPrometheusas the crew of the colony ship Covenant discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise whose sole inhabitant isMichael Fassbender’s David, the “sole survivor” of the Prometheus expedition....

June 20, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Debra Yang

All 5 'Twilight' Books, Ranked According to Goodreads

TheTwilightbook series has been one of the most influential in young adult literature. Since the release of the first book, readers worldwide have either loved it or hated it; there was no in-between. This had partly to do with its writing style and the central relationship between the two leads, often said to be toxic, over-protective, and a questionable example for its target audience, as it seemingly romanticized unhealthy behaviors. Still,Twilight’s impact (both the novels and the films it inspired) is unquestionable, with many finding its darker romance tale appealing....

June 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1108 words · Lisa Payne