The Killer Remake Is Nowhere Near As Good As The Original, But I Still Admire How Much It Accomplishes

Warning: Spoilers for The Killer (2024) below! I wasn’t expecting John Woo’s long-delayed remake ofThe Killerto match the original, but I’m so glad it’s still an action delight. I saw the original film late at night on the UK’s Channel 4 back before I had any awareness ofJohn Woo moviesor Hong Kong cinema.The movie’s immense style, the exhilarating action and the incredible turn by leading man Chow Yun-fat combine to makeThe KillerWoo’s best movie, period....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 980 words · Heather Castillo

The Mandalorian's Most Controversial Choice Fixes A 47-Year-Old Star Wars Problem

Despite being one of theStar WarsTV show’s most controversial choices,The MandalorianreunitingDin DjarinandGroguhelped to fix a franchise-wide issue that’s been ongoing ever since the beginning. There’s no doubt that the speed with which Din and Grogu were reunited has harmed the TV show’s legacy, in addition to the fact this key reunion happened in a completely different spin-off TV show,The Book of Boba Fett. Ever since this controversial story choice graced viewers' screens, there have been discussions that Din and Grogu’s story should have ended with their separation....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 715 words · Allison Johnson

The Night Agent Star Reflects On The Netflix Show's Massive Viewership Success Ahead Of Season 2

The Night Agentstar Gabriel Basso has reflected on the Netflix show’s massive viewership success ahead of season 2, unpacking what it means to him.The Night Agentseason 1 endedwith the final moments of Matthew Quirk’s book of the same name, while the upcoming episodes will feature a new, original story highlighting Peter (Basso) and Rose (Luciane Buchanan) investigating another conspiracy. Season 1 became a massive hit for the streaming platform, becoming their Number 7 most-watched English-language TV shows ever, sporting 803....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 759 words · Kristen Bennett

The Wheel Of Time Season 3's New Character Can Make Up For A Perplexing Season 1 Book Change

Includes minor SPOILERS for The Wheel of Time books, which could end up in the TV show! Prime Video’sThe Wheel of Timeadaptation has made some questionable changes from the source material, but one recent casting announcement seems to be making up for one of them. Based on the prolific fantasyWheel of Timebook seriesby Robert Jordan, Amazon’s big attempt at the fantasy game kicked off in 2021 to mixed reviews, withmany long-term readers criticizing the numerous and often needless narrative changes, especially those that pertain to major components of the main characters....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Mackenzie Evans

There's A Huge Reason Why Julia Stiles' Lumen Pierce Can't Return In Dexter: Resurrection (Even Though It Would Be Great)

Julia Stiles has finally weighed on the potential for Lumen Pierce to return inDexter: Resurrection, but there’s a big narrative reason why her appearance wouldn’t make sense. With theupcoming sequel seriesDexter: Resurrectionbeing released on Paramount+ with Showtime this summer, the anticipation to see some familiar faces return is rapidly growing. It’s already beenconfirmed that the show is bringing back Angel Batista, Harry Morgan, and Harrison Morgan alongside Michael C. Hall’s titular killer, but there are still some important missing living characters from the original series who could appear....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1063 words · Stephanie Tran

There's No Debating It: Sam Wilson Is Captain America's Perfect Successor

Warning: Spoilers for Captain America: Brave New WorldOf allCaptain America’spotential successors,Sam Wilsonis the only one who is truly fit to take the mantle. Sam’s unique perspective allows him to fully understand the weight behind Cap’s shield, and he’s one of the few strong enough to carry it. His version of Cap embodies the complexities of modern America, and 2015’sCaptain America: Sam Wilsoncomic book series showcases this level of understanding. InCaptain America: Sam Wilson#1 by Nick Spencer and Daniel Acuña, readers see Sam struggle with his role in the modern-day divisions of America....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 875 words · Isaac Mcintosh

Watch Out Pennywise: A New Scary Clown Is Set To Be Horror’s Next Icon

Clown in a Cornfieldhas made its way from a horror novel to an official South by Southwest 2025 film selection. Based on the 2020 book of the same name by Adam Cesare,Clown in a Cornfieldtells the story of Quinn, who moves to the quiet town of Kettle Springs with her father. Unfortunately for them, they land in a struggling community still recovering from the destruction of a local institution–which is the least of their concerns when Frendo the clown begins murdering innocent townspeople, one victim at a time....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1000 words · Gary Macdonald

What Elaida Is Really Up To In The Wheel Of Time Season 3

Warning: Spoilers for The Wheel of Time season 3, episode 5 The Wheel of Timecleared Elaida’s name when it comes to the question of her being in league with Liandrin, but that’s not to say she has nothing up her sleeve. Upon her return to the White Tower, the new member oftheWheel of Timecasthas been among the few willing to openly challenge the Amylrin Seat. Shown to be both cunning and ruthless, it’s clear that Elaida is capable of serving as a major obstacle forWheel of Time’smain characters going forward - if that’s the path she chooses to take....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1148 words · Ryan Brooks

Why Monk’s Theme Song Changed After Season 1

Tony Shalhoub’s long-running police proceduralMonkswitched theme songs after the first season, but the show never explained why. Thanks to all thegreat episodes ofMonk, Shalhoub’s police procedural became one of the most beloved TV shows ever. There are so many iconic elements at play that helped it gain a huge following, from Adrian’s idiosyncrasies to all thefamous guest starsMonkwas able to secure. One of the most memorable parts ofMonk- its theme song - actually changed partway through the show, and the series never explained why....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Jeffrey Lee

Why Shows Like Stranger Things & House Of The Dragon Take So Long Between Seasons Explained By 2 Experts

Experts weigh in on why hit shows likeStranger ThingsandHouse of the Dragonhave such big gaps between seasons.Stranger Thingspremiered on Netflix in 2016, and released its season 4 in 2022.Stranger Thingsseason 5, which is confirmed to be the show’s last, is now confirmed to arrive in 2025, a three-year gap.House of the Dragon, HBO’s acclaimedGame of Thronesspinoff, premiered in 2022 and didn’t return until earlier this year. Season 3 of that show is now confirmed, with no release date set....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · Danielle Estrada

Yes, There Are Werewolves In Star Wars, But That's Not One In The Skeleton Crew Trailer

Summary While the alien in the trailer forSkeleton Crewwasn’t a werewolf, there have been werewolves inStar Warsbefore. The newtrailer forSkeleton Crew, which was shared at D23 2024, gave a massive glimpse into what theupcomingStar Warsshowhas in store.Skeleton Crewwill follow a group of children who go out into the galaxy looking for adventure and a forgotten Jedi temple. During the journey, the children will be intercepted by pirates, and theSkeleton Crewtrailer seemingly included a short shot of what appeared to be a werewolf pirate firing a blaster pistol....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 692 words · Ashley Richardson

“He’s Kind Of Ripping Her Soul Apart”: Mark’s Job At Lumon & What The MDR Numbers Really Are Confirmed By Severance Creator Following S2 Finale Revelation

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS forSeveranceseason 2’s finale.Severancecreator Dan Erickson has addressed what the number clusters in Macrodata Refinement (MDR) actually mean and how they connect to Mark’s wife, Gemma (Dichen Lachman). The long-standing mystery surrounding MDR’s cryptic tasks came to a head inSeveranceseason 2’s finale, as Mark’s (Adam Scott) role in the Cold Harbor file was revealed to be far more personal than he could have ever imagined. After a season of fragmented revelations, the finale confirmed that every file Mark completed helped construct new versions of Gemma on the Testing Floor....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Carolyn Marshall

“Technically Speaking, This Is A Well-Done Effect”: Why 1 Harry Potter Movie Magic Change Isn’t As Effective Explained By VFX Artists

VFX artists share their mixed opinions about a Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) scene in theHarry Pottermovies. The scene is adapted from the fourthHarry Potterbook,Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, whenSirius speaks to Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) at Hogwarts through the Floo Network. Instead of physically traveling to Hogwarts through the fireplace, Sirius is able to make his head appear in the fire while he is elsewhere, allowing him to communicate with Harry without physically going to Hogwarts....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Donald Willis