Actually, 'Game of Thrones' Didn't Need More Magic

While it was running,Game of Thronesbecame a phenomenon, gaining a significant audience as it rebelled against fantasy troupes. But, especially afterfans were disappointed in the show’s ending, it has received criticism claiming many things were wrong with the show. It’s impossible to please such a large audience, but one repeated complaint is the lack of magic in the show, but this is baseless. WhileGame of Throneshas a reputation as a “realistic” fantasy series with all the blood and violence, the show is full of magical elements....

August 21, 2025 · 8 min · 1527 words · Erica Wilcox

Andor Final Trailer Breakdown: We've All Done Terrible Things

There may not be any newStar Warsmovies in the near future, but the Disney+ shows are becoming more and more cinematic. If Lucasfilm’s D23 presentation indicated anything, it’s that upcoming shows likeAndorandThe Mandalorianhave generated the hype and fanfare of a newStar Warsmovie. We will be getting our first impressions ofAndorsoon, as the first three episodes of theRogue Oneprequel series are set to debut on Disney+ on September 21. Andortells the story of the Rebel spy Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) in the years beforeRogue One: A Star Wars Story....

August 21, 2025 · 5 min · 941 words · Adam Hale

Barbarian Disguises Elevated Horror as Bonkers Horror

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Barbarian. Zach Cregger’sBarbariantook the horror genre by storm just in time for the 2022 Halloween season, witha box office opening of $10 million in just over two thousand theatersand rave review after rave review. Cregger,formerly of The Whitest Kids U' Know,brings to life a horror movie with a basic concept that follows your standard horror tropes while also packing it to the brim with subtle social undertones and commentary....

August 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1459 words · Pamela Montoya

Barry Jenkins Directing If Beale Street Could Talk

Barry Jenkinshad a pretty good 2016 with the release ofMoonlight, which netted him an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay along with Best Picture. We’ve all been eagerly awaiting what would be his next feature, and now we know. Annapurna has sent out a press release announcing that the studio will back his new movie, an adaptation ofJames Baldwin’s novelIf Beale Street Could Talk. Per the press release, the film “is the story of Tish, a newly engaged Harlem woman who races against the clock to prove her lover’s innocence while carrying their first born child....

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Nicole Griffin

Battery Charger Cases and Organizer Boxes

In today’s fast-paced world, where our smartphones and portable electronics serve as essential lifelines,battery charger cases and organizer boxeshave becomemust-have accessories. Whether you’re a frequent traveler, a busy professional, or just someone who needs extra power on the go, these products can help keep your devices charged and your batteries neatly stored. Why You Need a Battery Charger Case Abattery charger caseis atwo-in-one solution—it not onlyprotects your phonebut alsoextends its battery lifewith a built-in rechargeable battery....

August 21, 2025 · 16 min · 3248 words · Adam Hernandez

Before 'His Three Daughters', the Director Gave Us This Underrated Dramedy Starring John C. Reilly

High school is hard enough. Even popular kids feel uncomfortable in their own skin, go through heartaches, and detentions. But for the oddballs and misfits who dare to be different, high school is a whole new level of toughness.Azazel Jacobs understands this, and directed one of the most sensitive, unsettling character studies of a teenage boy who doesn’t belong, and doesn’t care to.TerristarsJohn C. Reillyas a vivacious oddball and groundbreaking educator, with an extraordinaryJacob Wysockiplaying the titular character....

August 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1207 words · Patrick Cruz

Ben Affleck Batman Movie Update: Actor/Director Talks Script

When it was first announced that Batman would play a major role in theMan of Steelfollow-upBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, audiences reasonably assumed that Warner Bros. would be forging ahead with a new iteration of the character despite the fact thatChristopher Nolanhad only just wrapped up his take on Batman withThe Dark Knight Rises. Batman is one of the most iconic characters in pop culture history, so obviously Warner Bros....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Jesse Walters

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch Review: Paralyzed by Choice

Rumors have swirled for quite some time now about a “choose your own adventure”-style episode ofBlack Mirror. It made sense. After all,Charlie BrookerandAnnabel Jones’ buzzworthy series is all about telling unique sci-fi stories with some kind of social relevance—usually the kind that makes you feel like garbage at the end of an episode. At long last, this “choose your own adventure” installment ofBlack Mirrorhas been unveiled courtesy of Netflix. It’s calledBlack Mirror: Bandersnatch, and it’s predictably twisted....

August 21, 2025 · 5 min · 881 words · Rhonda Jackson

Black Monday: Andrew Rannells on Season 2 Episode 8's Dark Ending

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersforBlack Monday, Season 2, Episode 8, “Lucky Shoes."] The Showtime seriesBlack Mondayis filled with high octane moments of comedy, but the half-hour series about a group of coked-up 1980s stockbrokers has dabbled in darker moments — the very first scene of the series, after all, featured someone plummeting to their death. However, the latest episode of the series, which just recently returned to finish its second season, pushed things even further as the love story between the deeply closeted Blair (Andrew Rannells) and Roger (Tuc Watkins) took a very dark turn....

August 21, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Sara Gonzalez

Clue Animated Series Based on Board Game Being Written by Dewayne Perkins

Emmy Award-nominated writerDewayne Perkinsis bringing a classic board game to life.Deadlinereports that he is attached to write and executive produceClue, a Fox animated series currently in development. Alongside Perkins,TimStory(Barbershop) is also attached to the series and will serve as an executive as well withLynn Barrieof The Story Company. While no details of the animated series have been revealed yet, many may remember playing the classic whodunit board game which centers on a murder mystery that involves six suspects: Miss Scarlett, Mr....

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Tony Brown

Daredevil Season 3: Frank Castle Should Have Been There

Be aware there arespoilersfor the Netflix Marvel shows through Daredevil Season 3. Ever since Netflix kicked off their Marvel universe withDaredevilback in 2015, fans have been hoping for more crossovers than the powers that be have been willing to give. With the promise of the super-powered team up inThe Defendersdown the road, fans hoped that one of the other heroes might make an appearance and kick off this new street-level Marvel universe with a bang....

August 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1027 words · Thomas Phelps

David Lynch Once Made a Cartoon and It’s Weird as Hell

InDavid Lynch’s long, illustrious, and eccentric filmmaking career, he has only experimented with animation on a handful of occasions. He used the mode ina couple of his short filmsas well as in some of the most bizarreor creepiest moments inTwin PeaksandInland Empire. However, his most straightforward and extended use of a cartoon style came in the form of an eight-part webseries titledDumbLand— and though its style may be simple, the project is just as absurd and unusual as anything Lynch has ever created....

August 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1022 words · James Waters

Death Race 2050 Red-Band Trailer: Roger Corman's Legacy

Few filmmakers handle satire and shlock in equal measure as well as the legendaryRoger Corman. Fewer still have over 400 production credits and more than 50 directorial efforts to their name, which are just some of the 90-year-old’s claims to fame. His latest effort as a producer,Death Race 2050, puts some of his most iconic attributes on display, as revealed by the film’s red-band trailer. Front and center are manic performances fromMalcolm McDowell, who plays The Chairman, the all-powerful ruler of a corporate government, andManu Bennett, who plays Frankenstein, the reigning champion of the Death Race who’s barely more man than machine....

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Philip James