From 'Alien: Romulus' to 'Evil Dead,' Fede Álvarez Has a Franchise Problem

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August 30, 2024 · 1 min · 28 words · Martin Vang

George R.R. Martin Is Finally Writing...a Blog About His Issues With 'House of the Dragon'

However, Martin did find one silver lining. Why Does George R.R. Martin Seem to Be Annoyed at ‘House of the Dragon’? For now, hes focused on other matters, such as the Burning of Zozobra festivities in Santa Fe. Stay tuned to see how this war of words unfolds.House of the Dragonis streaming on Max now. Image via HBO The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones....

August 30, 2024 · 1 min · 101 words · Adam Sloan

How Does 'Interview with the Vampire' Connect to 'Mayfair Witches'?

It was followed byMayfair Witches, which aired its first season the year after. Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe is even expanding with theTalamasca spin-off scheduled to debut in late 2025. The question remains: how exactly are they connected? That said, a subtle reference is made inInterview with the Vampire’s very first episode. Paul insists that since Levi is a Baptist, Grace will have to jump a broom. It also means thatthe mysterious witches exist in the same universe as the vampires....

August 30, 2024 · 2 min · 294 words · Lee Salinas

The 10 Best British War Movies, Ranked

During World War II, the Germans sent encrypted messages to each other. Though intercepted, allied forces could not decrypt these messages unless they knew the cipher. The only problem was that King George had a stutter, which was embarrassing to him. Image via Warner Bros. This conflict only lasted for a few months, though public opinion on it has rightfully changed. It is now clear that the British were the aggressors and are now no longer seen as the heroes....

August 30, 2024 · 1 min · 180 words · Christopher Mejia

The 10 Worst Stews in the Below Deck Franchise, Ranked

Being a stew on a superyacht is not for the faint of heart. Some stews just cant handle the pressure. This list celebrates some of the biggest nightmares onBelow Deckon the interior team. Image via Zanda Rice The problem for her was her fellow crew just didn’t like her. Additionally, Sierra engages in a romantic entanglement with deckhandKyle Dixon, which caused tension on board. When it came to the job at hand, Sierra couldn’t handle the demands of the charter guests....

August 30, 2024 · 3 min · 629 words · Michael Miranda

The 7 Best New Shows Coming to Disney+ in September 2024

Keep in mind that some of these shows require an additional subscription to Hulu. New episodes will premiere on FX every following Monday and on Disney+/Hulu every following Tuesday. The complete series ofLEGO Pixar: Bricktoonsis available to stream on Disney+ now. Image via Disney+ New episodes will premiere on FX every following Thursday and on Disney+/Hulu every following Friday. Premiering on FX in 2022, The Old Man is a Thriller and Drama series starring Jeff Bridges....

August 30, 2024 · 2 min · 394 words · Natasha Martinez

This 'Agatha All Along' Star Hopes the Bewitching Series Resonates With Queer Fans

Zamata spoke withPinkNewsthis week about what she hopes resonates with queer audiences. “Theres something to creating your own community and using the magic within, Zamata tells PinkNews. The reason that you are different is the reason that youre special. Image via Lionsgate Zamata zeroes in on the parallels between the witches in the series and the LGBTQ+ community. Now she is being forced to form one to regain her magic....

August 30, 2024 · 1 min · 134 words · Ryan Sparks

Who Are the Valar in 'The Rings of Power' Season 2?

But who are the Valar really, and how do they impactThe Rings of Power? The Valar Have Been Around Since Arda’s Creation in the First Age Before the God ofJ.R.R. It’s what makes his turn to villainy so unfortunate. Image via Amazon Prime Video In the First Age,the Valar also found Valinor on the westernmost continent of Aman. Only Eru Iluvatar is all-powerful, and thusthe Valar each have specific roles to play in creation....

August 30, 2024 · 1 min · 200 words · George Crawford

'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' Review: Jenna Ortega Leads Tim Burton's Fun Throwback

Was aBeetlejuicesequel on your 2024 bingo card? Did anyone honestly expect it to manifest some 36 years later out of the blue? Keaton has recently reprised both these iconic roles inBeetlejuice BeetlejuiceandBatgirl, but to radically different fates. Image via Warner Bros. Still, this same company also deleted the completedBatgirlmovie as a tax write-off. If anything, he has expanded on world-building. What Is ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ About? Image via Warner Bros. Well, the Maitlands (Geena DavisandAlec Baldwin) from the original have moved on....

August 29, 2024 · 2 min · 334 words · Alex Sanders

'Maria' Review: Angelina Jolie's Oscar Vehicle Sees Pablo Larraín Exquisitely Navel-Gazing Once More

What Is ‘Maria’ About? The film focuses on the final week of the legendary soprano’s life. She hasn’t eaten in days. Image via StudioCanal She’s popping pills. She erratically hides them in her coat pockets to shield them from the eyes of her domestic staff. She skips her doctor’s appointments. Image via Netflix She wanders around Paris in a daze. She hasn’t performed in over four years, but she is secretly rehearsing....

August 29, 2024 · 2 min · 279 words · Taylor Johnson

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 Episode 1 Recap: The Fellowship of Lindon

So where does that leave us now, in Season 2? Kicking off witha three-episode premiere, of course. Let’s dive in. Image via Prime Video Cast Epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Accepting the deed as done, the Orcs name Adar their new leader instead. But their celebration is premature, as Sauron isn’t dead, but merely transitioning into a new form. Epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J....

August 29, 2024 · 2 min · 288 words · Benjamin Cruz

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 Episode 2 Recap: Meet Annatar

The rot spreading from Mount Doom all across Middle Earth has reached the Dwarven kingdom at last. Cast Epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Galadriel clues in immediately to what the Elven-smith is implying, and the surrounding sky darkens in response. Epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth....

August 29, 2024 · 2 min · 283 words · Jason Hawkins

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 Episode 3 Recap: The Return of the Queen

Ah good, so we remembered Numenor and the people of the Southlands exist. The horse rides back to where he last saw his master but is set upon instead by Orcs. Well,the giant spiderweb encasing Isildurmight have something to do with that. Image via Prime Video Berek flees on Isildur’s orders, andthe other spiders flee soon after when a larger threat emerges. You know her, you love her, it’s Shelob!...

August 29, 2024 · 2 min · 334 words · Jennifer Huerta