Remember That Time Stephen King Adapted a Miniseries From Lars Von Trier?

Sadly, critics and audiences weren’t so kind to King’s version of the story. In 1994, he created, wrote, and directed the miniseriesThe Kingdom. The Kingdomis best described as terrifyingly weird,sort of like a Danish version ofTwin Peaks. Image by Zanda Rice The miniseries moved from Copenhagen to Maine, of course, and is just as odd as the original. What was Stanley Kubrick up to? ProducerRichard Doolingexplained toLilja’s Librarythat Stephen King primarily wrote most of the scripts....

November 30, 2024 · 1 min · 182 words · Theodore Ruiz

Richard Rankin Breaks Down the "Very Complex" Moment for Roger in ‘Outlander’ Season 7

“I think that’s a very complex moment,” Rankin said. So that has been in some way set. I think that’s where he arrives at, I think." Image via Starz New episodes ofOutlanderSeason 7 premiere on Fridays on the Starz app and at 8 PM ET on Starz. There, she meets a dashing Highland warrior and gets drawn into an epic rebellion. Image via Starz Claire Beauchamp Randall, a nurse in World War II, mysteriously goes back in time to Scotland in 1743....

November 30, 2024 · 1 min · 96 words · Richard Kennedy

Smile 2's Most Upsetting and Brutal Scenes Don't Even Feature the Monster

Smile 2takes all the fear created in the original and cranks it up to eleven. It takes the already-established capabilities of the smile demon and stretches them to make for some truly horrific sequences. However,Parker Finnshows his innate ability to create tensionin a sequence where the monster isn’t featured. Image by Nimesh Niyomal Perera She is constantly fighting this internal monologue of self-doubt. However, it is the immediate aftermath that truly makes this sequence so upsetting....

November 30, 2024 · 1 min · 116 words · Monica Gilmore MD

Steven Spielberg Wanted Danny DeVito for This Legendary Indiana Jones Role — So What Happened?

But his crowning achievement might be theIndiana Jonesfranchise. Speilberg originally wantedDanny DeVitoto play the role of Sallah. An interesting spin on a universally revered classic by one of today’s top directors. Image via Federico Napoli It also meant that DeVito had to turn down some major opportunities,including a role inThe Princess Bride. But in the end,Davies turned out to be the perfect fit for Sallah. The structure of the script also concerned Davies, as well....

November 30, 2024 · 1 min · 90 words · Linda Hernandez

The 'RHONY' Reboot Finally Gave Us Some Substance

Season 15 of the rebootedReal Housewives of New York Cityhas been a slow burn so far. This week, no more filler. Erin shared a secret from her past, which encouraged her cast memberJenna Lyonsto step up in support. Image via Bravo Plus, modelUbah Hassanalso shared a personal healing journey that many women will relate to. This clip was a fourth-wall flop on ‘RHONY.’ During the process, Ubah’s doctor found that fibroids had developed and were pushing into her uterus....

November 30, 2024 · 1 min · 92 words · Erika Jordan

The 'Wicked' Movie Just Broke An All-Time Broadway Adaptation Record in Eight Days Flat

($144 million) andInto the Woods($128 million). Today, itll passWonkas $218 million lifetime domestic haul from last year. Some of the highest-grossing musicals in history are either animated films, or live-action remakes of animated films. Image by Zanda Rice Frank Baums The Wizard of Oz books. Can ‘Wicked’ Pass the $500 Million Mark Domestically? Curiously enough, Universal shied away from advertisingWickedas a musical,which has become an unfortunate trend these days. The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West....

November 30, 2024 · 1 min · 164 words · Brendan Joyce

The 10 Best Crime Movies That Are Perfectly Directed, Ranked

Alright, great crime movies. There are a ton of them. It potentially can, when one is talking about crime movies with great direction. Image by Federico Napoli Its a dystopia without much by way of flashiness, spectacle, or truly futuristic imagery. Also, the fact thatScorsesedirected so many great actors hereto give career-best performanceshas to be worth additional credit. It shouldnt be controversial to callThe Godfather Part IIone of thegreatest films of all time, regardless of genre....

November 30, 2024 · 1 min · 121 words · Tamara Gomez

The 10 Best Female Characters in the MCU, Ranked

From warriors to sorceresses, these are the most remarkable women in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvelseries andTheMarvelsmovie thus far, she certainly has a promising, bright future ahead in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Her growth throughout the movies and her stepping into leadership make her one of the most promising characters. Image by Nimesh Niyomal Perera This is why she remains such an important female character. This has made her an even more intriguing character, with her ultimate closure breaking the hearts of thousands....

November 30, 2024 · 1 min · 203 words · Brenda Sutton

The 10 Best Horror Movie Performances of All Time, Ranked

With such a rich canon of performances to choose from, selecting the 10 greatest is a daunting feat. Rightfully still celebrated almost a century later, Boris Karloff’s performance in Frankenstein is perfect. NEXT:The 15 Best Horror Movies Without Jump Scares Custom Image by Federico Napoli Image via Warner Bros. Image via Columbia Pictures Image via TriStar Pictures Image via Universal Pictures Image via Warner Bros. Image via Orion Pictures Image via Shochiku-Fuji Company...

November 30, 2024 · 1 min · 80 words · Matthew Phillips

The 10 Best Long-Running TV Shows That Stayed Consistently Good, Ranked

The plot centers around a gifted young teenager (Rankie Minz) trying to survive alongside his dysfunctional family. It also does a great job when it comes to character development and mixing emotional moments with humor. Justifiedtranscends common Western tropes and provides audiences with a contemporary take on the genre. Image by Federico Napoli When they start taking a toll on his psychological health, Tony resorts to psychotherapy. NEXT:13 Longest Running Sci-Fi TV Shows, Ranked...

November 30, 2024 · 1 min · 110 words · Mary Gilbert

The 10 Best Musical Numbers From 'Wicked,' Ranked

With the arrival of theWickedmovie also comes the movies soundtrack. Here are the best musical numbers fromWicked. The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Image via Universal Pictures 7No One Mourns The Wicked Performed by Ariana Grande (feat. We also learn Elphabas backstory during this songthrough Glinda, who promises to tell the whole story. Chenoweth originally played Glinda; Menzel, Elphaba. The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West....

November 30, 2024 · 2 min · 305 words · Breanna Gonzalez

The 10 Best Netflix Original Shows Based on Books, Ranked

Books are wonderful source materials for television shows. And one streaming service that does book adaptations right is Netflix. Little does he know that the Baudelaire children are crafty and smarter than he is. It has the samewonderfully weird commentary and a gothic feel that sets the stage for its three seasons. With seven seasons,Orange is the New Blackis one of Netflixs longest-running original series. Not to mention,Orange is the New Blackhas a lot of interesting antagoniststo keep things interesting....

November 30, 2024 · 1 min · 176 words · Donald Jones

The 10 Best Performances in 'The Godfather,' Ranked

Tessio is known for his strategic intelligence and being more ruthless compared to the other Corleone capos. Take the cannoli," which was partially ad-libbed by Castellano. Some may underestimate Clemenza, but when it comes to business matters, he is straightforward and cutthroat. Image by Federico Napoli Cazale was a profound actor who unfortunately passed away in 1978 at the age of 42 from lung cancer. Hagen knows and values his place and does exactly what he is told without question....

November 30, 2024 · 1 min · 160 words · Michele Taylor