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Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for Outlander Season 7 Episode 9. Well, sassenachs, it’s been over a year, but the Droughtlander has finally ended — and with it, the bittersweet knowledge that we’re in the final stretch as far as Starz’s decade-long adaptation ofDiana Gabaldon’sOutlanderis concerned. It’s hard to wrap your head around the fact that this show is coming to a close, but that won’t happen without the 18 episodes that still remain to tell the conclusion of this sweeping historical, romantic epic....

Today, the Television Critics Association (TCA) revealed the nominations for the upcoming 39th Annual TCA Awards. These awards serve as a tribute to the finest offerings from the 2022-2023 TV season, recognising outstanding performances, series, creators, and stars across a diverse range of genres and platforms. Following its final season, the acclaimed HBO | Max seriesSuccessionemerges as a frontrunner in the nominations, sharing the lead with two newcomers—fellow HBO | Max productionThe Last of Usand the FX dramedyThe Bear—each earning five nominations....

From whispers of lost civilizations to haunting conspiracy theories, ourworld’s greatest mysterieshave often teased the limits of human understanding. As these puzzles challenge our perceptions to stir our deepest fears, they also invite us into a dark abyss of more questions than answers. Unraveling that puzzle through nuanced storytelling isThe Listeners, a provocative series that centers around a woman who begins to hear low-humming sounds that no one else can. The four-part series, set to air on the BBC this fall starringRebecca Hallis based on the bestselling and award-winning novel of the same name byJordan Tannahill....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 finale. Eregion has fallen. TheSeason 2finale ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerconcludes the epic battle that started in the previous episode, with disastrous consequences for the Elves, the end of Adar’s (Sam Hazeldine) road, and Sauron (Charlie Vickers) taking over the forces of Mordor and its legions of Orcs. The Elves lose Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards),Eregion is razed, and the Nine Rings of Men are lost....

Charles Muntz is widely considered to be one ofPixar’s best villains.He plays a huge role in the entire premise ofUp, acting as a parallel to Carl and offering a window into his potential future. His villainous arc is surprising for audiences as well as for Russell and Carl, and offers some truly sinister undertones to an otherwise colorful, vibrant movie. However,Muntz was not entirely fictional, and his inspiration came from a real-life producerthat was, in part, the reason thatWalt Disneylost the rights to Oswald the Rabbit, and inadvertently why Walt would go on to designMickey Mouse....

If you’ve been holding off on catching1923, the hitYellowstoneprequel, here’s your chance. Paramount has just announced that the first season of1923will be airing on cable this December, giving more fans a taste of the Dutton family saga. Starting Sunday, December 8, you can tune in right after a new episode ofYellowstoneto watch the first season of1923.The spin-off series from the immensely successful Western neo-noir series takes viewers into the early days of both the Dutton family and the ranch which they are still defending a century later....

Quentin Tarantinohas famouslysaid that he will only make 10 movies, meaning that his next movie will be his last one. He has reportedly begun the earlier stages of pre-production for this project, tentatively titledThe Movie Critic. We don’t know much about it yet, though writer-directorPaul Schradersaid thatQT was planning to use clipsfrom several ’70s movies in the film, including Schrader’s ownRolling Thunder. With this in mind, Redditors recently got together onr/movies, the largest film subreddit, to discuss which actors they would most like to see in Tarantino’s final outing....

As the most recent decade concludes, now is a great time to reflect on the 2010s and the revolutionary anime content it produced. From anime likeDemon SlayerandMob Psycho 100, fans are privileged to experience such well-made anime of that decade. However, anime movies often get overshadowed despite their pristine animation and focused plots. Anime films thrived in the 2010s, showcasing elite animation and a variety of genres and studios that Studio Ghibli doesn’t just dominate....

With her mesmerizing performance inOppenheimer, viewers and critics alike have been left in awe ofEmily Blunt’s acting prowess. So much so that it has sparked discussions about a potential Oscar nomination. Blunt’s portrayal ofKitty Oppenheimerhas left audiences in awe as she showcased her ability to deftly navigate an emotionally complex character. But throughout her career, Blunt has taken on a diverse array of roles in remarkable films that allowed her to demonstrate her versatility as an actress....

Thelmafollows the titular character, played byJune Squibb, a senior citizen on a mission. After being scammed by a con artist, Thelma goes on a quest not only to get her money back but also to seek justice. Along the way, she rediscovers herself in this new chapter of her life, gets closer to her family, and explores love and friendship. The movie pairs smart social commentary on how society views the elderly with hilarious commentary that makes the protagonist and her crew endearing....

Trying to find a show that’s literally as good asThe Sopranosis an exercise in futility, since nothing is quite as good. It’s perhaps the ultimate crime show, and yet it’s so much more than a TV show about crime, working as a dark comedy, a family drama, something psychology-focused, and, quite simply, just a work of fiction that captures a certain reality about life in America during the early 21st century (even though it did admittedly start airing in the late 1990s)....

Who doesn’t love a good twist? If done right, twists can enhance the story and keep things interesting. They can turn a great movie into an unforgettable one likeStar Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back.Or they can even elevate a mediocre film into a decent, memorable flick. Twists keep audiences on their toes by keeping them guessing and engaged instead of bored because they think they know what’s going to happen already....

The show’s cast members are far closer than the cast of a typical television show, which resulted in plenty of on-and-off-set friendships and hijinks. But that doesn’t mean that everything always went smoothly behind-the-scenes, either. Family Feud One of the special relationships inFull Houseis the close bond that Uncle Jesse (John Stamos) has with his niece Michelle (Mary-Kate OlsenandAshley Olsen). From heart-to-heart talks to singing herElvis Presleysongs to lull her to sleep, Jesse and Michelle had a one-of-a-kind, unbreakable bond....