'Mr. Monk’s Last Case' Cast and Character Guide

Quick Links WhenMonkended in 2009, it might have felt like he was bidding us adieu for good, but characters like him never really leave us. And that’s why 14 years later (not countingMr. Monk Shelters in Place), the fan-favorite detective returns withMr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Moviethis December. And with him returns the iconic show’s creator,Andy Breckman, who pens the movie’s script. Directed byRandy Zisk, who produced the original USA Network series,Mr....

August 11, 2025 · 8 min · 1703 words · Dr. Stephanie Thompson

'The White Lotus' Season 3 — Everything We Know About the Show’s Trip to Thailand

Quick Links For the last two years, we have vacationing vicariously through the wealthy and weird guests at the White Lotus resort and we can’t help asking more of it! Say hello toThe White LotusSeason 3 as the luxury resort chain is all set to welcome its new crop of troubled guests and harrowed staff. First Hawaii, then Italy, and now, the money, mystery, and madness are all set to take over theamazing locales of Thailand....

August 11, 2025 · 8 min · 1587 words · Maurice Yang

'X-Men '97' Season 3 Gets a Promising Update

X-Men ‘97is reshaping its team one step at a time after its creator and original scribe,Beau DeMayo, took a permanent leave from his time with Marvel Studios. Now, we finally have word of who will take over at the helm of storytelling asWhat If…?alum,Matthew Chauncey, has been officially announced byDeadlineto be the head writer for the show’s third season. Forming the crew that will carry the reinvigorated animated series towards further critical acclaim and viewership success, Chauncey joinsX-Men ’97directorJake Castorenawho returns to the helm....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Susan Carroll

10 Best Performances in Alfred Hitchcock Movies, Ranked

Alfred Hitchcockis one of the most iconic directors in cinema history who delivered memorable classic films, includingNorth by Northwest,Rear Window, andNotorious. The Master of Suspense was a cinematic genius in his own right, but one of the major elements of his massive success was the array of talented Hollywood stars he worked with, such asCary Grant,Grace Kelly, andIngrid Bergman. It’s hard to think of any performance in a Hitchcock film that isn’t top-notch, but there are some, likeTippi Hedren’s feature film debut inThe BirdsandLaurence Olivier’s intense performance in Hitchcock’s American debut,Rebecca, that reign as some of the best performances in any of Hitchcock’s films....

August 11, 2025 · 11 min · 2131 words · Melissa Stewart

10 Movies From the 2000s That Are Perfect

The 2000s was adecade filled with technological advancements,fear,and increasingly cinematic television, but it was also a good time for film itself, as a medium. Watching such movies today is interesting, too, given movies from the start of the decade are arguably old enough to be considered classics (you feeling old yet?), and generally, some of the most technically proficient to come out during said decade also hold up eerily well....

August 11, 2025 · 8 min · 1698 words · Mary Morse

47 Meters Down Uncaged: Corinne Foxx, Sophie Nelisse & Sistine Rose Stallone

With directorJohannes Roberts’47 Meters Down: Uncagedopening in theaters this weekend, I recently sat down with starsSophie Nelisse,Sistine Rose StalloneandCorinne Foxxto talk about making the film. If you haven’tseen the trailer,47 Meters Down: Uncagedis about a group of friends that decide to visit a hidden underwater city, where they encounter a number of very hungry and aggressive sharks. From there it’s a race through a claustrophobic labyrinth of caves to try and find a way to escape....

August 11, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Christina Jacobson

Agents of SHIELD Bosses on Simmons' Episode, 'Civil War'

With the “4,722 Hours” episode of Marvel’sAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.providing insight into what Agent Jemma Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge) had to do to fight for her life in the harsh world that she was transported to, it also bared her soul emotionally to her best friend, Agent Leo Fitz (Iain De Caestecker). Collider: This episode, “4,722 Hours,” was so interesting to watch because it’s definitely not what we’re used to seeing from this show, and the acting performances were so strong....

August 11, 2025 · 8 min · 1531 words · Angela Collins

Alan Tudyk on Powerless, Wreck-It Ralph 2, and Con Man

The NBC comedy seriesPowerlessis set in a world where humanity must cope with the collateral damage of superheroes and supervillains while Wayne Security, a subsidiary of Wayne Enterprises, specializes in inventing and marketing products that make defenseless bystanders feel a little safer. Emily Locke (Vanessa Hudgens) is the new Director of Research & Development for a team that she must convince to live up to their full potential, under a boss, Van Wayne (Alan Tudyk), who’s just looking to leave Charm City behind to join Bruce Wayne in Gotham....

August 11, 2025 · 8 min · 1616 words · Tricia Jones

All 11 Dunder Mifflin Managers in 'The Office,' Ranked by How Competent They Are at Their Job

Over the course of nine seasons,The Officeprovided some of the funniest moments in sitcom history. With a top-tier ensemble, theNBCseries captured the mundane of office life thanks to zany antics and ridiculous characters. As wild as the show would get, the office hierarchy reigned supreme. For some employees,the most coveted job at the Dunder Mifflin Scranton branch was that of the regional manager. From a macro perspective,Steve Carell’s Michael Scott inhabited the position for the majority of the run, butthere were a handful of individuals who had their shot at sipping out of the “World’s Best Boss” mug....

August 11, 2025 · 11 min · 2252 words · Heather Williams

Anthony Mackie Shares Frank Thoughts on Hollywood, Captain America

With great power comes great responsibility. As we all know, that quote comes from a certain web-slinging Marvel superhero, but I hope Uncle Ben won’t mind if I use it to describeAnthony Mackie, gifted Captain America’s shield at the end ofAvengers: Endgame, currently starring in the new season of Netflix’sAltered Carbon, and with Disney+ seriesThe Falcon and the Winter Soldieron the way. Mackie and his characters now have a lot of power – and judging by some very reasoned, insightful, and incisive comments made to theDaily Beast, he’s wielding his responsibility like a shieldandsword....

August 11, 2025 · 4 min · 830 words · Peter Phillips

Apple Watch Control Center: Guide

The Apple Watch Control Center puts important settings at your fingertips. It lets you adjust things like Wi-Fi, silent mode, and battery info quickly.With watchOS 10, Apple changed how you open Control Center on your watch.By mastering its controls and customizing its layout, you can tailor your smartwatch experience to perfectly suit your needs and preferences. Whether you’re silencing notifications during a meeting or checking your battery life on a hike, Control Center empowers you to stay connected and in control, all from your wrist....

August 11, 2025 · 4 min · 694 words · Connie Ingram MD

Banshees of Inisherin Trailer Celebrates Martin McDonagh's Acclaimed Film

Colin FarrellandBrendan Gleesonproved to be quite the great oddball pairing when they frontlined 2007’sIn Bruges, written and directed byMartin McDonagh,in a magnificent feature filmmaking debut. Balancing pitch-black humor with swift violence and underlying pathos, the dark comedy remains one of the best first films of the early 21st century. This year, McDonagh has returned home, and he’s blessed with the returning company of Farrell and Gleeson, withThe Banshees of Inisherin, based on his play,The Banshees of Inisheer....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Tiffany Hutchinson

Best Jean-Luc Godard Movies, From Breathless to Pierrot le Fou

Film auteurJean Luc-Godard, perhaps the biggest name of theFrench New Wave, has sadlypassed away at the age of 91. He was the last living director of the French New Wave, which also included directors such asFrançois Truffaut,Agnès Varda, andÉric Rohmer. Godard is survived by his long-time partner, the Swiss filmmaker,Anne-Marie Miéville. Godard was formerly married to his frequent collaborator, actressAnna Karina. She starred in several of his movies including,Pierrot le Fou,The Little Solider, andA Woman Is a Woman....

August 11, 2025 · 8 min · 1650 words · Diana Parker