Who is Maarva on Andor? Her Relationship to Cassian, Explained

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for the first three episodes of Andor.With its three-episode premiere, Disney+’sAndorcertainly proved that it’sunlike any Star Wars project that we’ve seen before. The gritty, underworld crime series has as much in common withTony Gilroy’swork on theBournefilms as it does with the galaxy far, far away.Andoris essentially an origin storyforRogue One: A Star Wars Story’s Cassian (Diego Luna), and the first three episodes intertwine moments from Cassian’s childhood that explain how he becomes the dangerous figure that we’ve already seen in his previous appearance....

June 5, 2025 · 4 min · 822 words · Dwayne Barnett

Why Charlie Chaplin's The Kid Is Worth Watching 100 Years Later

One would like to think that over the last century Hollywood moviemaking has changed a lot. In some ways, it has. Technilogically, plenty of things have evolved, whether it be the overwhelming shift from celluloid to digital cameras or just the types of lightbulbs used to light a scene. Anyone could look at any given film from a major Hollywood studio today and easily distinguish it from a film released 100 years ago on purely aesthetic grounds....

June 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1191 words · Sheri Rogers

You Need to See Schitt's Creek, the Best Show About Likable Rich People

It’s hard to believe that, in 2019, a TV show has managed to make so many of us care about a once-wealthy family who’ve fallen on hard times and forced to find themselves again in your average, rural town. But that’s the magic ofSchitt’s Creek— or perhaps it’s the show’s greatest trick. In these uncertain times, where it grows easier and easier to loathe the uber-wealthy (and frequently, rightfully so),Schitt’s Creekhas offered up to us the Roses — Johnny (Eugene Levy), Moira (Catherine O’Hara), Alexis (Annie Murphy), and David (Dan Levy) — a family we never should have warmed to and wanted to see recover....

June 5, 2025 · 5 min · 969 words · Christopher Zimmerman

‘Below Deck: Mediterranean’ Star Needs a Serious Reality Check

When being a part of theBelow Deck: Mediterraneancast, their goals include wanting to grow in the yachting industry to become either a Chief Stew or a Bosun. This is the case withEllie Dubaichfrom Season 9, who has shown throughout the season how one of her main goals in her career as a stewardess is to become a Chief Stew someday. This is a dream any of them strive for, butEllie has shown the opposite, as she is not ready for that role whatsoever....

June 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1275 words · Michelle Harper

'The Beanie Bubble' Image: Elizabeth Banks Is the Center of a Phenomenon

Elizabeth Banksis ready to explore the dark side of an iconic product in the first look atThe Beanie Bubble, a story about the foundation and success of the company behind the Beanie Babies during the 90’s. Thanks toEntertainment Weekly, audiences can get their first look at the actress in the role of Robbie, the business partner of the millionaire played byZach Galifianakis. While the two can be seen in colorful outfits in the image, the project is about the sinister undertone related to the exploitation and struggles necessary to create a powerhouse company that would take over the market....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Jean Harris

10 Alfred Hitchcock Movies You Must Watch at Least Once

Alfred Hitchcock’s contributions to cinema cannot be overstated. From his early silent films tohis most essential movies, he left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, and his presence as a personality paved the way for many more auteurs to follow. Hitchcock’s work acrossthe genres of horror, thrillers, and even comedy defined many of the decades within which he was directing, and his entire career is worth reviewing for any serious fan of cinema....

June 4, 2025 · 9 min · 1771 words · Michael Thompson

10 Best Duos in 'Gilmore Girls,' Ranked

Gilmore Girlsreigns supreme as the ultimate comfort show and still gains new viewers 24 years after it first premiered. Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino before she jumped intoThe Marvelous Mrs Maisel,GilmoreGirls ran for 7 initial seasons and returned fora divisive revival,Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. This cozy show starsLauren GrahamandAlexis Bledelas mother-daughter duo Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, chronicling their dealings with boys, friendships, and the ups and downs of everyday living....

June 4, 2025 · 10 min · 2035 words · Ashley Mccormick

10 Best TV Shows by Dick Wolf, Ranked by IMDb

When it comes to crime procedurals, few do it better than writer and producerDick Wolf. In the last 30 years, Dick Wolf has established himself as an icon of the television world, has created some of TV’s most successful franchises, and has been nominated for numerous awards. There’s something about a classic Dick Wolf show that can be addictive and comforting. Many of his stories are based in the real world, giving each of Wolf’s shows an air of authenticity....

June 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1234 words · Brad Jackson

10 Episodes of 'The Sopranos' That Are Bangers From Start to Finish

WhenThe Sopranospremiered for the first time on July 26, 2025, it changed the landscape oftelevisionforever. Tony Soprano, played by the late greatJames Gandolfini, was a character unlike any we’d seen before.He was a ruthless gangster with a penchant for robbing, exploitation, and violence, but he was also a loving fatherwith undeniable charisma. We watched in rapture as he navigated the vicissitudes of mob life while balancing the responsibilities of being a father and husband....

June 4, 2025 · 16 min · 3264 words · Stephanie Coleman

10 Historically Accurate Details in Gentleman Jack

It has been a long wait forGentleman Jackfans, but Season 2 of the HBO historical dramedy is finally here andjust as good as ever. The series charmed viewers from the start as it charted the adventures of 19th-century British iconoclastAnne Lister(Suranne Jones) as she makes moves to settle permanently with another woman. RELATED:‘Gentleman Jack’ Season 1 Recap: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of Season 2 Lister and her intended,Ann Walker(Sophie Rundle), find that their budding romance comes with more serious complications than just the fact that their names are “Anne” and “Ann”....

June 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1354 words · Julie Leonard

10 Strangest TV Relationships, Ranked

TV relationships are a tricky business. There are some TV couples that people love, some that people hate, and some that are justso downright strange thatviewers don’t understand what the writers were thinking at the time. Why on Earth would a main character get with their ex’s bully? Or why would two friends get together over what are arguably very deep-seated psychological, unhealed wounds from traumatic experiences? When it comes to these types of relationships, viewers are just confused....

June 4, 2025 · 10 min · 2052 words · Valerie Hill

13 Most Underrated Steven Spielberg Movies, Ranked

Read update Steven Spielbergis among the greatest directors working today. He’s been making films for over 50 years at this point, with his latest film,The Fabelmans,being a semi-autobiographical movie that celebrates filmmaking whilst also telling a story that reflects Spielberg’s childhood. And with the 75-year-old director getting nostalgic and introspective, now’s as good a time as any to look back on his massive (and generally high-quality) filmography. Spielberg has made some of the most beloved American films of all time, with many of them - likeJurassic Park,Raiders of the Lost Ark,Schindler’s List, andE....

June 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1569 words · Dr. Felicia Simpson

20 Years Later, a Beloved 88% Rotten Tomatoes Fantasy Movie Is Returning to Theaters

Twenty years afterHarry Potter and the Goblet of Firefirst brought dragons, mermaids, and a reborn Lord Voldemortto the big screen, Warner Bros. is bringing the fan-favorite film back to theaters. As part of this year’sBack to Hogwartsglobal celebration, the fourth installment of the beloved fantasy franchise will return to cinemas worldwide in a limited theatrical re-release — just in time for its 20th anniversary.Originally released in 2005 and directed byMike Newell,Goblet of Firemarked a turning point for the series....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Rachel Berger