While John Ford putJohn Wayne through his pacesamid the rocky spires of Monument Valley, establishing the flat expanses of the Southwest as a mythic American dreamscape, a few filmmakers ofWesternsbegan exploring new locations, trading sand for snow. This led to anew Western sub-genre– the winter Western. There is little Fordian romance, or indeed sun, to be found in the winter Western. Examples of the form tend to be bleak, unforgiving, even brutal....
1000-Lb SistersstarAmy Slaton, who was arrested for child endangerment and drug possession on a day of family fun with her new boyfriend Brian Scott Lovvorn and her sons in tow,has shared more about her relationship and is getting some poor reception from the show’s fans. While1000-Lb Sistersseason 7wasn’t intentionally set up to see Amy’s life turn entirely upside down, things have changed for the mother of two in the last year....
Every TV show needs a compelling opening scene to grab their audience’s attention. FromRick Grimes killing an undead child inThe Walking Deadto Jack Shephard racing through the fiery wreckage of a plane crash inLost, these opening scenes had us hooked on their shows from the jump. 20House Of Cards Frank Kills A Dog The quickest way to make an audience hate a character is to have them kill a dog. In the opening scene ofHouse of Cards, after Frank Underwood’s neighbor’s dog is hit by a car, he comes out into the street and calmly strangles it to death....
Jujutsu Kaisendelivered an explosive, emotionally devastating finale that sent shockwaves through the anime world. The series left fans reeling with high-stakes battles, unforgettable character deaths, and massive narrative shifts. But as the dust settles on Gege Akutami’s story, it is clear that not every thread was tied neatly into place. Despite its strengths, the story left more than a few plot holes that still nag at loyal fans. Some of these gaps stem from pacing choices, while others appear to be deliberate mysteries....
The various slow-life tasks ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsare incredibly relaxing and cozy, and have given players enough content to enjoy that many are still faithfully visiting their islands over five years after its initial release. Games in this series are designed to be laid-back, without too many stresses of things that need to happen and no time limits, even on paying back Tom Nook’s loans. However, there’s still always more that can be added to make a game even better, including taking an idea from another popular title....
Hello Kittymay be celebrating her 50th birthday, but her reign is far from over. A new survey targeting Japanese Gen Z women has revealed that the iconic Sanrio mascot is more popular than ever among young fashionistas and beauty trendsetters. Despite being created in 1974, Hello Kitty has not only held onto her global relevance, she is thriving in a way that few legacy characters ever manage to achieve. The survey, conducted by trend site Fasme and published byPR Timeson June 20, asked 166 women aged 18–24 about their favorite cultural staples....
Bachelor In Paradiseseason 10 has finally arrived, and with the first rose ceremony of the season at the end of the episode,the first round of eliminated contestants has been revealed. ThroughoutBachelor In Paradiseseason 10’sthree-hour premiere, it was obvious that some formerBachelorandBachelorettecontestants were going to make connections, while others were struggling to stay afloat. With the cast ready fora fresh look atBachelor In Paradiseafter a long hiatus, the differences teased about the newest season were quickly clear to the audience....
Ben Stiller, an executive producer and key director of Apple TV+’s Emmy-winning dystopian sci-fi thriller,Severance, is hinting that there may be two spinoff series in store ahead of the release ofSeveranceseason 3. On the heels of theSeveranceseason 2 finale, which was released on August 11, 2025,Severanceseason 3is already in development on Apple TV+, with an expected release date projected for sometime in 2026 or 2027. Stiller had previously reassuredSeverancefans that the three-year gap betweenSeveranceseasons 1 and 2 will not be replicated for seasons 2 and 3....
MusicianJustin Vernon has returned under hisBon Ivermoniker with his latest studio album, entitledSABLE, fABLE. Released on August 06, 2025, this is hisfifth record as Bon Iver and his first proper LP in nearly six years, following 2019’sI, Iand his 2024 EP,SABLE. ThefABLEside functions as a continuation of theSABLEEP and incorporates its (technically) four songs as the first half of the album. It then expands into the rest of the record’s nine tracks, using the fifth song, “SHORT STORY,“as a bridge that connects the two sides as one....
Chicago P.D.producer Gwen Sigan has defended the show’s decision to show very little of Adam Ruzek and Kim Burgess' wedding in the season 12 finale. TheChicago P.D.season 12 finaleprovided some pulse-pounding drama, and high emotional stakes, but received criticism for sidelining its fan-favorite couple, and their Big Day. Instead, the principal focus of the episode came with the murder of Reid, and how its fallout impacted the burgeoning relationship between Voight and Chapman, leading the former to cool things off....
Clint Eastwood labeled the screenplay for his 1970 war movieKelly’s Heroesas “…one of the best antiwar stories I’ve ever seen,” but felt a studio recut ruined the movie’s message.TheDollarsmovie trilogyestablished Eastwood’s movie career, and the period between 1966’sThe Good, the Bad and the Uglyand 1971’sDirty Harrysaw him working to establish himself as a true movie star. This led to some misfires likePaint Your Wagon, but one of the gems from this era isKelly’s Heroes....
Warning! This review contains SPOILERS for Countdown season 1, episode 9. Countdownepisode 9 is easily my favorite of the series so far. Everything works. The show knew how to set up a good cliffhanger ending inCountdownepisode 8. At the time, I was focused on how Volchek (Bogdan Yasinski) stabbed Blythe (Eric Dane), and it seemed like he would die. The Prime Video action series did not take long to answer that question....
The first footage from the upcoming live-action legal comedyCoyote vs. Acmeplayed atSan Diego Comic-ConwithScreen Rantin attendance, and it provided a glimpse of what to expect. Starring John Cena and Will Forte at the head of a talented human cast,Coyote vs. Acmewill see actors and actresses interacting with CGI toons a laWho Framed Roger Rabbit? At the movie’sHall H panel at Comic-Con, the team behindCoyote vs. Acmealso confirmed a theatrical release date, which is set for August 28th, 2025....
