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The 2020s are far from over, yet it's already been a fantastic decade for horror with exciting new creatives and franchises cropping up left and right. From Danny and Michael Philippou and their excellent feature debut Talk to Me and follow-up Bring Her Back, to Ti West and his X trilogy, Zach Cregger with Barbarian and Weapons, and the recent wave of YouTube creators turned horror maestros, including Mark Fischbach, Chris Stuckman, Kane Parsons, and Curry Barker, new terrifying ideas have been

While there will always be attempts by filmmakers to make striking and compelling works of original art, at the end of the day, filmmaking is still a business with the goal of making financial profit, with one of the most concise and effective ways of making box office profits is through franchises and sequels. There have been many notable sequels released over the years, with some of the most prominent and very best sequels crossing over into the lucrative $1 billion club.

Crime drama has been a staple of television since the medium’s earliest days, with the genre’s exploits on the small-screen dating as far back as the 1940s. While it started out as formulaic police procedurals, it has evolved steadily over the years to the point that crime TV now stands as one of the most prestigious and engrossing forms of entertainment, a thrilling genre of not only suspense and action, but of rich thematic analysis and poignant character-led storytelling as well.

Although Netflix often receives praise for greenlighting many ambitious projects from the future of the industry, it can also receive outrage for ending the run of a popular project way before its time. The latest egregious decision from Netflix that is already causing widespread outrage is the cancellation of The Boroughs after its first season. Created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, and executive produced by Stranger Things duo Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer, the show opened to impressive f

The MGM+ library is quietly growing into an underrated powerhouse. In addition to the incredible supernatural horror seriesFrom, a gritty new period crime drama from Narcos creator Chris Brancato is set to join the streaming lineup. The Westies not only features an impressive cast headlined by Oscar winner J.K. Simmons and Titus Welliver of Bosch fame, but also includesmultiple elements that make it the perfect series for fans of shows like Narcos and Peaky Blinders.

Netflix has spent years trying to find itself a massive fantasy franchise, and it's been a struggle. Let's be real, they've not found it easy. However, they thought they'd found the answer when Greta Gerwig popped into their office and asked them if they'd heard of C.S. Lewis. They responded in the affirmative and before you know it, there's a big movie being made. But Netflix has always been rather fussy about where their movies get released. And with Gerwig demanding theatrical release for the

So much controversy currently surrounds the BBC, and Doctor Who being put out to pasture is just one of its problems. It was recently announced via the new director general, Matt Brittin, that TV, radio, and news divisions were to face cuts of $107 million in the next two years, with between 1,800 and 2,000 roles being lost. Of course, this puts the future of the entire company in doubt, as such drastic cost-cutting measures can often lead to even poorer results.

In the last few years, Apple TV has risen into the upper echelon of streaming services for fans on the hunt for premier sci-fi content. One of the streamer’s first great hits was See, which effortlessly blended elements of both sci-fi and fantasy, and with Jason Momoa as its leading star, it’s still remembered as one of the best shows available on the streamer. Apple TV has since dived into more ambitious sci-fi endeavors like Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, which is directly connected to the Monst

Length is no indication of quality, as the best films are those that understand the appropriate running time needed to tell a good story. There is certainly room for films over three hours in length, such as The Godfather: Part II or Lawrence of Arabia, that never feel as if they are eating up too much time. However, there are films that are relatively shorter that can feel much longer because they suffer from pacing issues. Any film that is a serious struggle to get through can feel interminabl

It's been over 30 years since the first Toy Story movie graced our screens, and since then, we've all fallen in love with Buzz (Tim Allen), Woody (Tom Hanks), Jessie (Joan Cusack), and the rest of the gang. After the heartfelt conclusion of Toy Story 3, for many, it felt like the end of an era, but then Toy Story 4 proved that there was still more story to tell with Woody. This was the case not only for Andy's toys, but for Bonnie (Scarlett Spears), who inherited his toys. But in Toy Story 5, we

Horror movies never fail to shake us to the core. But here’s a catch. Being scary and being memorable are not always the same thing. I have seen some where the films struggled to deliver a few effective jump scares. Some people enjoy horror movies because of a sense of relief they feel after a scary moment has passed, but some never dare to watch them in the first place. People in the first category are my favorite kind.

The next few years are going to be quite pivotal for Tom Cruise, as he transitions from high-intensity action roles to more character-driven projects. He is, after all, nearing his mid-60s. This year, Cruise will star in Alejandro G. Iñarritu's Digger, which will be released in theaters in October. It's his first non-franchise film in years. Cruise spent the better part of the last couple of decades building the Mission: Impossible franchise, which seems to have reached some kind of conclusion.

Fantasy is probably the hardest genre to pull off without looking ridiculous. A detective only needs a crime. A thriller needs a strong hook. But fantasy asks the audience to accept dragons, spirits, magic, talking creatures, impossible landscapes, and entire civilizations that do not exist, and everything else that other movies require anyway. The moment any of those things feel fake, the illusion starts falling apart.

Everyone can agree that Netflix completely changed the way people consume TV thanks to the streamer’s binge-watching model. Most people think that binge-watching only works with long-running shows, but little do they know that the format is practically tailor-made for miniseries. There’s something so incredibly satisfying about starting a story and knowing that it’ll reach a definitive ending.

[Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Pluribus, Season 1 finale, “La Chica o El Mundo.”]Karolina Wydraand Rhea Seehorn are electric together as Zosia and Carol in Apple TV’s Pluribus. You can’t help but get swept up in their connection, especially in the tail end of Episode 9, “La Chica o El Mundo,” when the two go on the ultimate globe-trotting excursion together. Zosia presents herself as the perfect partner and Carol seems happier than ever. But, then Carol is forced to reengage

Mindy Kaling is one of the most important comedy writers in America. Rising to prominence through her work both behind and in front of the camera on the American remake of The Office, Kaling has gone on to put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard) on some of the most groundbreaking comedies of the 21st century. Of her many beloved shows, from Never Have I Ever toThe Sex Lives of College Girls, it is The Mindy Project that stands the tallest, becoming the first network sitcom to feature an Indian-

Editor's Note: The following article discusses content that some readers may find triggering.Does the true crime genre really offer anything unique anymore? It's a legitimate question, given that the genre typically falls into one of two categories. In one, the criminal is the primary focus, often to the degree of romanticizing them (Monster: The Ed Gein Story, to make an extreme fictional example). In the other, much smaller category are offerings that are more victim-centric, focusing on those

The 1990s were filled with many cinematic beauties. From action films to romantic comedies, quite a few icons were delivered during that peak decade. But it was the movies that captivated, and still captivate viewers of all ages, that were truly memorable. 90s family films knew how to entertain without losing heart or humor, often delivering some of the finest works of cinematic art that make them easy to watch over and over again.

Director Ridley Scott is set to make his long-awaited return to the sci-fi genre this year with The Dog Stars, and for some of his fans, this couldn't have happened sooner. Scott has spent the last several years working exclusively on historical movies, some of them set in periods older than others. His last film was Gladiator II, which received solid reviews but was perceived as having underperformed at the box office with around $460 million worldwide against a reported budget in the vicinity

The Yellowstone fandom has spent the better part of two years acting like a couple on the verge of divorce — still showing up but seething through every episode and airing grievances on multiple Reddit threads. Kevin Costner's messy departure from the show cast a shadow over Taylor Sheridan's flagship series that no amount of Montana sunsets could fix. In fact, the back half of Season 5 felt so rushed, emotionally thin, and weirdly unceremonious, it was almost impossible to recognize Yellowstone