‘Evil Dead Rise’ Does This Better Than Any Other Film in the Franchise

Evil Deadis one of the most acclaimed horror franchises of all time. It’s mean, it’s gory, and it’s downright funny. And what’s better than a protagonist with a chainsaw arm? The original three films directed bySam Raimi, along with a three-season television show, follow the adventures of Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) and his battles with the Deadites. A decade ago,the original film was remade(or perhaps a “re-imagined sequel” is a better term for it) byFede Álvarez....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1010 words · John Lee

‘Severance’ Season 2 Teaser — Something Ominous Is in the Air

Apple TV+ releases a new ominous teaser forSeveranceseason 2. Not much was shown in this promo video, but those with keen eyes might find a secret message that was put in place for fans to find. It’s been two years sinceSeveranceseason 1 first aired andimages for the show’s second installmentwere teased during the recent Apple WWDC 2024 presentation. According to the teaser that was shared onX (formerly Twitter), the only thing contained in the video was the show’s theme playing in the background and a dim video of what could be a Lumon Industries elevator....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Jose Williams

“That’s Still Up in the Air”: ‘Chicago Fire’ Showrunner Addresses Those Major Departures in New Season 14 Update

The Season 13 finale ofChicago Firewill air on NBC tomorrow night, but the future of the show has already been shaken up. It was reported back in April that bothDaniel KyriandJake Lockettwould leave the show after the Season 13 finale, but new information has come to light that might discredit this.Chicago Firewas already renewed for Season 14at the start of May, and while NBC has yet to announce an official return date for the show, it’s expected back on the network before the end of this year, if not extremely early in 2026....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Alicia Hines

'American Idol: 2024' Cast Guide: Who Is the New Cast of Season 22?

Widely considered one of the greatest remakes of a UK seriesof all time,American Idol, based on the Brits’Pop Idol, stormed to the top of the viewing charts when it first debuted on Fox in 2002. The series would then front the American portion of the reality TV movement of the noughties alongside aplethora of other competitions and MTV shows that, combined, crafted a golden age of television that proved real people might truly be the stars....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 896 words · Erica Jones

'Daisy Jones and The Six' Cast and Character Guide

There is notable excitement on social media ever sinceReese Witherspoon’s production company, Hello Sunshine, announced that they would be adaptingthe best-selling novelDaisy Jones and The Sixto the small screen. The story follows a 70s rock band that breaks up at the peak of their career over strained relationships and pressure from the public eye. In a documentary-style format, the band members share all the ups and downs of their journey and detail all the problems that lead them to eventually part ways....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1107 words · Deborah Bell

'Dune 2' Made a Mess of Frank Herbert's Warning

At the end ofDune: Part Two, Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) commands that his legions of Fremen should be led to “paradise,” the beginning of a holy war that will sweep across the known universe. It’s a wave of violence Paul has foreseen since his arrival on Arrakis and spent so long trying to avoid. But the prophecy that led a young duke’s rise to leadership among the Fremen istoo powerful a force to be controlled once unleashed....

July 12, 2025 · 8 min · 1659 words · Lisa Johnson

'One Piece' & 'You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah' Top Netflix Charts

While the business ofadapting animesis often tricky, Netflix has clearly ticked the right boxes with its latest anime adaptation,One Piece.Deservedly, the live-action series which premiered on the streamer on August 31 has, within a short 4 days, racked up an impressive 18.5 million views to become the most viewed title among English-language TV shows on the platform for this past week. On the feature side, theAdam Sandler-ledYou Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvahscored 21....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · David Hill

'Painkiller' Producer on Making the Show's Heavy Message More Digestible

CreatorsMicah Fitzerman-BlueandNoah Harpsterare sending a weighty message with their new Netflix miniseriesPainkiller. Pulling fromPatrick Radden Keefe’sNew Yorkerarticle"The Family That Built an Empire of Pain"andBarry Meier’s novelPain Killer: An Empire of Deceit and the Origin of America’s Opioid Epidemic, the series exploresthe genesis of the opioid crisisfrom the perspective of Purdue Pharma and its wealthy PresidentRichard Sackleras well as the victims whose lives were destroyed because of the vital yet highly addictive drug OxyContin....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 643 words · Christopher Moore

'Predator: Killer of Killers' Review: Dan Trachtenberg Continues To Usher In a New Golden Age for the Bloody Franchise

ThePredatorfranchise has always been an interesting beast, and that’s really been the case since the franchise’s inception in 1987. While it might be hard to believe now,John McTiernan’s original feature film starringArnold Schwarzeneggerwas critically panned when it was first released, but has since gone on to become an endlessly quotable fan-favorite for action, horror, and sci-fi fans. Things just went downhill from there, withPredator 2andPredatorsfalling squarely into the “just okay” pile, but the saga didn’t truly hit rock bottom until the disastrous soft-reboot that is 2018’sThe Predator....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1079 words · Jacqueline Potts

'Sheriff Country' and 'Fire Country' Will Air Back-to-Back on CBS' New Schedule

TheFire Countryuniverse expands this fall asSheriff Countryjoins the flagship series. CBS has already announced that theMorena Baccarinseries will finally premiere in the upcoming TV season, but having the show on the schedule makes it more real. The network has not made huge changes to theFire Countryschedule, with the show set to air on Fridays.Sheriff Countrywill air on the same night. Additionally,Blue Bloodsspin-offBoston Bluewill also be on the schedule.Sheriff Countrykicks off the night at 8 p....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Jonathan Jones

'The Piano Lesson's John David Washington and Danielle Deadwyler Reveal Legendary Playwright August Wilson’s Secret Sauce

After her heartbreaking performance as Mamie Till in the critically acclaimedTill,Danielle Deadwyleris soon to be a household name.John David Washingtonwowed audiences inChristopher Nolan’scinematic palindromeTenetbefore top-billingSpike Lee’sfabulousBlacKkKlansman.Now, both performers collaborate under directorMalcolm Washington(John David’s brother in his feature debut) onThe Piano Lesson, based on renowned authorAugust Wilson’sDrama Desk Award-winning play. The Piano Lessonis set in 1936 in Pittsburgh, during the aftermath of the Great Depression. The story follows the lives of the Charles family, their household, and their family piano — an heirloom decorated with designs carved by an enslaved ancestor....

July 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1355 words · Sean Henry

'The Tutor' Ending Explained: What Happened to Ethan?

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Tutor. At first,Jordan Ross’The Tutorseems to be a pretty straightforward movie about a teacher stalked by a particularly problematic student. With a baby on the way and a career that isn’t exactly one of the most well-paid, Ethan (Garrett Hedlund) jumps at the opportunity of spending a whole week getting young Jackson Platt (Noah Schnapp) ready for his SATs for the whopping amount of $2,500 a day....

July 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1280 words · Erik Lowe

10 'Fleabag' Scenes That Live In Our Heads Rent-Free

“The perfect show doesn’t exis—” Wrong:Fleabagis currently available for streaming onPrime Video, and it features some of the best dialogue ever seen on a TV show. Perpetually praised and critically acclaimed (with a wide list of award wins and nominations, from the Emmys to the Golden Globes),Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s top-notch comedy-drama series also delivers distinguishing cinematography and remarkable editing. RELATED:Shows that Address and Explore Mental Health Issues All in all, the one thing not to love aboutFleabagispossibly its short runtime— even so, there is no doubt that the hilarious show has captured (and carries on capturing) a lot of people’s attention with its flawless storytelling and oddly relatable characters....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1162 words · Vincent Dickerson