Dopesick Creator on Adapting the Most Outrageous Story He’s Ever Come Across

From creatorDanny Strongand inspired by the best-selling book of the same name, the limited Hulu seriesDopesickdelves into how Purdue Pharma created the worst drug epidemic in American history when they pushed their opioid while lying about how addictive it truly is. Threading stories about Big Pharma, a small mining community, and the DEA, the villains become clear while the ordinary people try to struggle through each day just to make it to the next....

June 4, 2025 · 9 min · 1776 words · Jon Martinez

Dr. Fate Explained: Black Adam’s Sorcerer Supreme

Black Adam,the upcoming DC release, boasts an enviable cast led byDwayne Johnsonas the notorious anti-hero and includes former James Bond,Pierce Brosnan, as the Justice Society’s Dr. Fate. (Fun fact: Brosnan is actually thethirdJames Bond actor to appear in a DC project, withTimothy Daltonplaying Niles Caulder/The Chief inDoom PatrolandSir Sean Conneryas Allan Quatermain inThe League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.) It’s a win for DC to land Brosnan for the role (and heaven knows they could use one), an experienced actor that brings dignity and an action-adventure history into the film… andthe character looks amazing to boot....

June 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1105 words · Adam Anderson

Every Version of "The Real Housewives,' Ranked

Bravohit the jackpot when they saw the success they were receiving by starting a show revolving aroundHousewives.It may have seemed like a dumb idea at first. Still, the ladies ofThe Real Housewives of Orange Countyknew what they were getting themselves into and performed flawlessly, which started a trend of seeing what otherHousewivesfrom different cities would be like. Boy, did they nail it with the cities they chose to follow! Viewers have had the opportunity to see many cast members come and go through this franchise, and there is an attachment to many of these shows....

June 4, 2025 · 10 min · 2048 words · William Thompson

Fargo Recap: "Rhinoceros"

This week’s episode ofFargofelt like it was constantly in motion. Everyone from both sides of the law seemed to be driving, running away, or sneaking around each other. When the action slowed down to allow more intimate moments, we got to see some of the best acting so far this season – particularly fromKirsten DunstandNick Offerman, who both managed to deliver simply outstanding performances in very brief scenes. Alongside these soul-bearing moments, “Rhinoceros” boasted a whole lotta bullets, mayhem, and suspense....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Jessica Smith

How To Watch 'SNL 50 The Anniversary Special' — Premiere Date, Time, and More

Since 1975, NBC has been your go-to network for Saturday evening comedy.Saturday Night Liveis having a big birthday bash to celebrate 50 years. After various specials, celebrations, and more,SNL 50: The Anniversary Specialwill be the culmination of the festivities. With an all-star lineup set to appear,SNL 50is destined to be a memorable night you’ll be watching on repeat for years to come. Live from New York,SNL 50: The Anniversary Specialis about to be comedy’s biggest night....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 704 words · Paul Simpson

Hunters Creator on How Jordan Peele Helped Get the Show Made

From co-showrunnersDavid Weil(who also created the series) andNikki Toscano, the Amazon Prime Video original seriesHuntersfollows a diverse band of Nazi hunters in 1977 New York City, led by Meyer Offerman (Al Pacino), who have discovered that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among the population and working to create a Fourth Reich. Leaving a trail of blood behind as they bring the Nazis to justice and attempt to stop their genocidal plans, Jonah Heidelbaum (Logan Lerman) finds himself in the middle of this secret world of vengeance and he must decide just how far he’s willing to go....

June 4, 2025 · 9 min · 1842 words · Kevin Randall

Jack Black’s 92% Rotten Tomatoes Classic Comedy Is a Major Streaming Hit

More than 20 years after release, one of the most classic comedy movies of all-time has found new life on streaming.School of Rock, the 2003 smash hit starringJack Black,Mike White, andAdam Pascal, has crept into the top 10 most popular movies on Peacock, currently sitting a the #9 spot. The film follows Dewey Finn (Black) after he’s kicked out of his rock band and becomes a substitute teacher at a private elementary school with hopes of finding a new band in his class....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Amanda Sexton

Judi Dench and Ali Fazal on Victoria & Abdul and Stephen Frears

WithVictoria & Abdulnow playing in limited release and expanding into more cities this weekend, I had the chance to sit down withJudi DenchandAli Fazalfor an exclusive video interview. Directed byStephen Frears(The Queen,High Fidelity) and scripted byLee Hall(Billy Elliot), the film is based onjournalist Shrabani Basu’sbookVictoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen’s Closest Confidant. The film tells the true story of Queen Victoria’s (Dench) latter years, when she befriended a young clerk from India namedAbdul Karim(Fazal) and subsequently struck an unlikely and deep friendship that was looked down upon by her contemporaries....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Jacob Cruz

Jurassic Park: Steven Spielberg Originally Killed the T. Rex

Given its stone-cold classic status, the stories about the behind-the-scenes production ofJurassic Parkare pretty well known by now. Most people are aware thatSteven Spielbergwas originally planning to use stop-motion to animate the dinosaurs until he saw the first examples of CGI onYoung Sherlock Holmesand inT2: Judgment Day. And most people know that the animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex had some trouble with water. But now another story has emerged, and it’s pretty fantastic....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · William Smith

LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales Trailer Reveals Disney+ Halloween Special

Disney+ has released a trailer for their upcoming animated Halloween special,LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales, which is set to premiere on the streaming service on October 1. This hilarious spooky space mashup gives fans a bizarre alternate universe of spooky stories revolving around the franchise’s beloved characters. The main story of the special sees Poe and BB-8 after the events ofThe Rise of Skywalker. The two find themselves having to make an emergency landing on the volcano planet we’re all too familiar with, Mustafar....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Billy Griffith

Lovecraft Country Review: HBO Show Is a Mysterious, Essential Journey

What do you get when a letter about a missing father and mystical birthright take a man and those closest to him on a journey unlike any before? You getLovecraft Country, a horror-drama from the astute mind ofMisha Green(Underground) and based on the novel of the same name byMatt Ruff(The Mirage) that unleashes secrets, legacy, and gore on one family’s quest to find the truth.Jonathan Majors(Last Black Man in San Francisco) stars as war veteran Atticus, aka Tic, whose return home to Chicago after hiding out in Florida is rooted in finding his hardened and stubborn father Montrose Freeman (Michael Kenneth Williams,The Wire)....

June 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1151 words · Joel Shea

Matt Reeves, Hailee Steinfeld Team for Netflix Musical Idol

Hailee Steinfeldisn’t just one of Hollywood’s best young actresses, she’s also a gifted singer whose songs have struck a chord with teenage listeners, many of whom were already familiar with her voice from thePitch Perfectsequels. So it makes sense that she’s attached to star in and produce the music-themed movieIdol, which will also be produced by hitmakerMatt Reeves. According to Deadline, Netflix is nearing a deal forIdol, having beat out Universal and Paramount for the hot package....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Benjamin King

Mel Brooks' Comedy Classic 'Blazing Saddles' Rides Home With New 4K Release

2024 marks the 50th anniversary of an all-time boundary-pushing comedy classic -Blazing Saddles. Directed by the legendaryMel Brooks, the Western satire following the adventures of the first black sheriff of Rock Ridge ishailed as an important piece of film historyas it broke the rules and norms of Hollywood moviemaking at the time. It’s also often seen as an iconic featurethat couldn’t be made today, made as a satire of racism in America....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Joshua Hunt