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This week’sWestworldwas, um, a lot. We not only got to find out what Dolores’ plan is, we got to see her enact it.Andwe got an ambitious visual treat.Andwe got an origin story for Serac and Rehoboam. By the end of the episode the lines are drawn in the sand: Team Human and Team Host. We know what each side wants, if not necessarily how they plan on getting it. There’s a lot to dig into with “Genre,” which was written byKarrie CrouseandJonathan Nolanand directed byAnna Foerster, so let’s get into it....

Editor’s note: The below article contains spoilers for Episodes 1-3 of Andor.Fans of Star Warsgot to return to the iconic galaxy far, far, away this week with the premiere of the new Disney+ seriesAndor.Focused on one of the main protagonists from 2016’sRogue One: A Star Wars Story, the show, created byTony Gilroy, follows Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) on his earlier escapades —five years before the events of the aforementioned film. But Cassian isn’t the character you’re here for....

In the last decade or so, audiences have been inundated with sequels, spin offs, and reboots. Many of them tend to blend together into something of a flavorless, visual mush, intent on making bank through nostalgia farming or a shiny coat of paint on an old franchise. Rarely do such adaptations display an identity markedly different from their source material, and even more rarely do they do so with a kind of affectionate tenderness towards said source....

TheVanderpump Rulescastwas at a stand-off in season 11 ofthe reality series. In one corner there wasAriana Madixwho stuck to her boundariesofnot filming with her ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval,and not wanting to hear updates on him from other cast members. In the other corner, is the rest of the cast except forKatie Maloneyarguing that this negatively affects the friends' group and the show. Sandoval also embarrassed those who defended him many times. The season ends with him saying Ariana storming off was good for him....

There’s a reason it took years for 20th Century Fox to greenlightDeadpool. It’s a risky movie—its R-rating is limiting (well,supposedly), its handsome leading man is disfigured and masked for over half the film, and it breaks with story conventions in a big way by having Deadpool directly address the audience. The perseverance and passion of all involved paid off in spades, though, as the filmbroke a number of box office records, including the highest opening of anyX-Menmovie ever....

Whatever you think of the current crop of movies, DC Comics has managed to find ways to deliver stories featuring its iconic characters. It thrives in the realm of animation, whether that means finding success with series likeYoung Justice: Outsidersor with film adapations of popular graphic novels likeAll-Star Superman. DC has a wide array of television shows from the Arrowverse to the off-beat hijinks ofDoom Patrol. Now, the publisher’s launched an entirely new storytelling venture in the form of scripted podcasts....

Alienis celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. The original filmrecently returned to theatersto mark the scary occasion. However, what most horror fans are waiting for is the next scream-worthy installment of the franchise,Alien: Romulus. TheFede Álvarezdirected sequel is set to return the franchise to its claustrophobic roots on the big screen this August. Now, as fans wait for anAlien-filled summer,Romulus’ latest images will have you on the edge of your seat....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Season 1, Episode 3 of Animal Control.After wrangling up a record streaming audience in delayed viewing with 4.3 million total multi-platform viewers following its series premiere,Animal Controlis fast becoming 2023’s wildcard, and it’s just getting started! Three episodes in and theJoel McHale-led workplace comedyis proving there are layers behind the new sitcom — though, some of those have now been shed after two very unlikely characters hooked up in a moment that brought shock and hilarity....

Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Season 4 of Never Have I Ever Created byLang FisherandMindy Kaling, Netflix’sNever Have I Everhad one very important job to do in its fourth and final season: to show us the last stage of the evolution of its main character, Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan). After all, this has been the point ever since the show started its first run in 2020. Through Devi’s many mistakes and her chats with Dr....

When talking about all-time classichorrorfilms, it’s hard to get through a conversation without mentioningThe Shining. The 1980Stanley Kubrickadaptation of one ofStephen King’s most celebrated novels is beloved for a handful of haunting reasons. Now, to honor the nightmare’s45th anniversary next year,The Shiningis getting a “shiny” new 4K steelbook. TheWalmart exclusive 4K/Blu-ray/Digital combo packfeatures a simplistic yet extremely effective design. On achilling blood-red backdrop, the film’s famous ax is seen cutting through the steelbook....

The first episodes ofSuits LAhave finally been released, but the viewership numbers aren’t as high as what could’ve been expected from the spin-off. According toVariety, 2.6 million people tuned in to witness the introduction of Ted Black (Stephen Amell) to television. While the number can be considered impressive, it was remarkably low considering how high the demand for the originalSuitsseries has been in recent years. Time will tell what the future holds for Ted Black’s story....

StarringKeira KnightleyandBen Whishawin the lead roles,Black Dovestells the story of a spy and triggermanembroiled in a complicated mystery that threatens to destroy their lives. The six-episode thriller is currently rated fresh at 98% on rotten tomatoes.The series wraps up the season-long arcbut leaves an opening for a second season. Series creator, writer and directorJoe Bartontalked toVarietyabout crafting the engaging spy drama. Barton talked about setting up the story during Christmas and some of the most memorable scenes in the series....

Josh and Lily’s tumultuous relationshipon90 Day Fiance: The Other Wayhooked fans, but it wasn’t exactly the picture of marital bliss. Their drama made for compelling reality TV, but it didn’t look like a strong foundation for a lasting marriage. The couple was already married when they joined the show, documenting Josh’s move to China from the U.S. However, the transition wasn’t smooth, as they clashed over everything from finances to home renovations and even their lack of intimacy....