'Downton Abbey' EP Says Third Movie Will Pay "Meaningful" Tribute to the Late Dame Maggie Smith

Smith starred inthe entireDownton Abbeyseriesfrom 2010 to 2015 as Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess. She also appeared in the two feature films released in 2019 and 2022. Shell be sorely missed. But the final film will obviously be a great lasting tribute to her." The thirdDownton Abbeyfilm willhit theaterson September 12, 2025. Cast WATCH ON HULU Image via ITV Image via ITV Downton Abbey 3 brings back the beloved Crawley family and their servants as they navigate new challenges and adventures in the 1930s....

December 26, 2024 · 1 min · 100 words · Andrew Green

'Fire Country' Needs To Course Correct When It Returns

Gabriela’s storyline this season could have been a thoughtful and nuanced portrayal of depression. Fire Countrydoes not seem to have any plan for where it is going this season. Fire Countrywill be back on CBS on January 31. Image via CBS He and other inmates work alongside elite firefighters to extinguish massive blazes across the region. Image via CBS

December 26, 2024 · 1 min · 59 words · Olivia Salazar

'No Country for Old Men' Had To Take a Filming Break Because of 'There Will Be Blood'

No Country for Old Menis available to rent on Prime Video in the U.S. Custom Image by Zanda Rice Image via Paramount Pictures Violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong and more than two million dollars in cash near the Rio Grande.

December 26, 2024 · 1 min · 49 words · Jenny Meza

'Nosferatu' Finally Gave Lily-Rose Depp the Opportunity 'The Idol' Couldn't

Some claimed it might even beone of the worst TV dramas of all time. The series followedLily-Rose Deppas Jocelyn, a pop star on the rise reeling from the death of her mother. As Tedros, Tesfaye lands the performance best when he’sunintentionally funnyor pathetically small. Image by NimeshNiyomal Perera ), but they often worked better than they should have due to her efforts. She was also given the opportunity to showcase her physicality....

December 26, 2024 · 1 min · 101 words · Richard Hicks

'Squid Game' Season 2 Review: New Games, New Players, Still as Subtle as a Sledgehammer

In fact, I found it to be completely over-the-top in premise and execution. One of my biggest disappointments was that just when the story started getting good, the show ended. Would the story explore more nuances and go beyond the surface? Image via Netflix Meanwhile, Gi-hun has dedicated his life to hunting down the people behind the Games. This lays the groundwork for us to understand how far Gi-hun has come since the end of Season 1....

December 26, 2024 · 2 min · 348 words · Robert Evans

'The Masked Singer' Season 12 Was a Game-Changer

The panel onThe Masked Singeris pretty good at over-hyping contestants and making outlandishly bad guesses. But this season, they were not wrong about how deep the talent pool was. The higher profile names. Image via Fox Season 12’s crop of celebrities were broken up into three groups. Each group featured a series of eliminations before one or two were invited to compete in the Quarter Finals. That’s how strong the talent was....

December 26, 2024 · 1 min · 209 words · Troy Russell

'Walker, Texas Ranger's Best Moment Is Also Its Worst

There has never been a show before or since ever quite like the originalWalker, Texas Ranger. It’s a cool idea, for sure, but it’s also kinda the worst. The episode is a fine meditation on how we in the present/future can learn from the past. Custom Image by Zanda Rice Of course,this wasn’t the first time thatWalker, Texas Rangerwent Western. While that’s exciting and certainly memorable in certain respects, it also feels flat-out ridiculous in others....

December 26, 2024 · 2 min · 285 words · Andrew Gardner

'What If...?' Season 3 Episode 5 Recap: It's the End of the World As We Know It

And this isn’t to say that Episode 5, “What If the Emergence Destroyed the Earth?” We’ll get through this one together. Let’s dive in. Image via Disney+ Riri Williams Is the World’s Last Hope in ‘What If…?’ I told you this episode was bleak. The two are there to make an exchange, with Sharon acquiring Riri an… EasyBake oven? Image via Marvel An appliance you bake with, in any case, and more importantly, a completely analogue one....

December 26, 2024 · 2 min · 334 words · Kevin Compton

'Wicked' Is Now Among the 50 Highest-Grossing Movies In Domestic Box Office History

With $392 million domestically so far,Wickedis nowamong the 50 highest-grossing films of all time. The movie overtook two Marvel blockbusters Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Two other movies from this year Inside Out 2andDeadpool & Wolverine have also broken into the top 50. Image via Universal Pictures Globally, the film has grossed over $575 million. Produced ona reported budget of $150 million,Wickedopened to exceptional reviews, and even better audience response....

December 26, 2024 · 1 min · 126 words · Diane Gonzalez

10 2024 Movies That Are Perfect From Start to Finish

All things considered,2024 has been a fantastic year for movies. It’s here that their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family’s history. In this new land of promise, their lives change forever thanks to a mysterious, wealthy client. Image via Neon NEXT:The Best TV Shows of 2024 Image via IFC Films Image via SRH Image via Searchlight Pictures Imaga via Willa Image via Janus Films Image via Bendita Film Sales...

December 26, 2024 · 1 min · 83 words · Courtney Hebert

A Major Era of DC History Just Ended With a Bang

Superman & Loisjust concluded its fourth and final season. How does the Kent family’s journey conclude in the series finale? Superman & LoisSeason 4 is available to stream on The CW website. Image by Nimesh Niyomal Perera Meanwhile, Tulloch’s Lois made her debut in the 2018 “Elseworlds” crossover. The duo is joined by a growing cast of characters that includes a new iteration of Lana Lang. Image via The CW...

December 26, 2024 · 1 min · 199 words · Jacqueline Escobar

A ’90 Day Fiance' Dating Show Could Be TLC’s Next Big Spin-Off

Theres nothingTLCseems to love more than releasing a new90 Day Fiancespin-off. Weve seen OG couples fight to stay together, while others navigate messy divorces on the spin-off shows. Moreover, TLC should pick from former cast members rather than new folks. Image via TLC The90 Dayfranchise has gotten criticism forcasting people whore interested in fame, not love. The couples relationship has faced major challenges. A spin-off could capitalize on the popularity of fan favorites, which will draw in viewership even more....

December 26, 2024 · 1 min · 192 words · Jose Ortiz

Before ‘Longlegs’ Nicolas Cage Had Another 2024 Horror Hit That Will Soon Come To Streaming

Mirroring movies likeThe VillageandA Quiet Place, the scare factor ofArcadianis all about the unseen and the unknown. Relying on everything theyve been taught, the siblings band together to solidify their survival. Luckily for the folks behind the movie,Arcadianwas generally a hitwith critics and audiences alike. Image via Shudder For the last few months,Arcadianhas been streaming exclusively onShudder. A father and his twin teenage sons fight to survive in a remote farmhouse at the end of the end of the world....

December 26, 2024 · 1 min · 80 words · Melissa House