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For those of us who have adored the excellent series Happy Valley (as well as the series Last Tango in Halifax), the good news is thatSally Wainwrighthas a new show for us to fawn over. Created, written, and co-directed by Wainwright,Gentleman Jacktells the story of a true-to-life figure, Anne Lister (Suranne Jones) who was a landowner uninterested in living according to society’s male-dominated rules. Fiercely intelligent and without compromise, Anne lives on her own terms – including her seduction of a woman she wishes to be her wife....

On the next episode of the Fox seriesGotham, called “Rise of the Villains: Mr. Freeze,” Jim Gordon (Ben McKenzie) and Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue) investigate the body-snatching spree of Victor Fries (Nathan Darrow), one of Gotham’s pre-eminent cryogenics engineers. While they’re looking for answers, Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor) takes a hit for Theo Galavan’s (James Frain) murder. During this exclusive phone interview with Collider, actor Nathan Darrow talked about the duality of Victor Fries and Mr....

There’s simply no hiding from thepoor start to life on our screensSuits LAhas had. The long-awaited spinoff to the smash-hit success ofSuitsstuttered out of the gates on its first couple of episodes, initially leading to a poor opening score on review aggregatorRotten Tomatoes, with theseries' 43% from criticspaling in comparison to the huge 91% rating for the original series. Alas, as episodes have been released andSuits LAedges closer to the halfway point, it seems fortunes are yet to change, with theseries' critical rating on the aforementioned site having now dropped to 39%....

Disappointing sequels to beloved horror classics is a reality as obvious to genre audiences as Michael Myers' indestructibility. After all, for everyChild’s Play 2there’s aHalloween: Resurrection. Bad horror sequels tend to take what viewers loved about the original and squeeze the life out of it, milking the story and concept by upping the gore in place of character development as well as introducing more gimmicky elements like timeline twists, mysterious relatives that come out of the woodwork to wreak havoc, and revenge-based stories with convoluted plots and motivations that stretch credibility....

With that in mind, it was no surprise when the series was renewed for a second outing, although the show’s millions of fans didn’t quite expect to be waiting over two years forBad Sistersto return. Alas, after several delays, the show is finally back, witheach of the brilliantly crafted sistersready to jump right back into the action. So, without further ado, here’s a look at exactly where you can watchBad SistersSeason 2....

Fans are without a doubt about to have the best laugh of the week withthe nextGhostsepisodeairing this Thursday. Titled “Alexander Hamilton and the Ruffle Kerfuffle,” we will see Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar)become fixated on the success of a fellow chef, while Isaac (Brandon Scott Jones) serves up a cautionary tale about his own rivalry with one Alexander Hamilton (Nat Faxon). As expected,CBS has dropped a couple of sneak peeksfrom the upcoming episode, teasing the exciting drama and hilarious affair ahead....

Remakes of classic films in Hollywood can succeed ifthey can find a fresh creative angle while maintaining the essence of the original. Though some iconic remakes such asJohn Carpenter’s The ThingandBrian De Palma’sScarfacesurpassed their predecessors,most remakes often failto recapture lightning in a bottle. Where does the lateTony Scott’s remake ofThe Taking of Pelham One Two Threefall on that spectrum? The 2009 blockbuster starringDenzel WashingtonandJohn Travoltais a hyper-stylized remake ofJoseph Sargent’s 1974 heist thriller....

TheRed Hot Chili Peppershave hada lot of different lineups over the years, but the biggest change came in 1988, with the death of their original guitar player,Hillel Slovak. From the tragedy, however, came one of the moments that changed music forever. WhenJohn Frusciantejoined the band, theRed Hot Chili Peppersfound the sound that people have come to know and love. But Frusciante’s involvement in the band was anything but simple. The guitarist was in the band for four years before quitting, then rejoined, and then left again....

Amazon Studios has just released the official trailer forJolt, a new action film starringKate Beckinsale.Joltfollows a woman named Lindy who can only control her extreme murderous temperament with the help of a unique form of shock therapy. Lindy soon finds herself on a violent quest for revenge after her lover is murdered. The movie will debut July 23 on Amazon Prime Video. The trailer is witty and colorful, feeling like a cross betweenAtomic BlondeandCrank....

Legendary Pictures, like any major production company, has had its share of hits and misses, but its remarkable to see what an impact it’s had in the realm of genre movies. Its first picture wasBatman Beginsand it wisely got in on the ground floor of the some of the biggest franchise of the 21st century. Part of the success comes from the vision of CEO Thomas Tull, who founded in the company in 2000....

Be careful where you go today because things are looking pretty darn freaky out there. No, it isn’t Friday the 13th, but today, Disney has dropped the debut trailer for the highly-anticipated return ofLindsay LohanandJamie Lee CurtisinFreakier Friday! Yes, millennials, it’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for as the two queens are back at it again. A lot has changed, but even more has stayed the same in the movie that’s been more than two decades in the making, as filmmakerNisha Ganatra(Late Night) takes over the reins and steers Anna (Lohan) and Tess’ (Curtis) story into a new chapter....

The key to watchingLodge 49is to just let go. It moves at its own pace, it does what it wants when it wants, and it’s never rushed. Thankfully, it also has just enough quirky interest to potentially hook busy viewers who (yours truly included) do not have time to wait for 4-5 episodes to see if a series “gets good.”Lodge 49works on its own terms, and even when those terms aren’t particularly clear, it does so with enough charm to see it through....

A couple of days ago, word broke that Warner Bros. Home Entertainment was about to release the inevitable ultimate Blu-ray collector’s setforThe HobbitandLord of the Ringsfans that would bring both franchises together in one nifty package. Indeed, said collector’s set has now been confirmed, officially announcing that theMiddle-earth 6-Film Collectionwill be released as a limited collector’s edition box set on November 1st. Moreover, for those that can’t break the bank, a theatrical collection is also being released....