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When it was announced thatSpartacuswas returning with a new sequel series, fans were surprised by some things about the announcement. The biggest one was that thenew series would follow Ashur(Nick E. Tarabay), a character who met a pretty much irreversible end inSpartacus: Vengeance. However, showrunnerSteven S. DeKnightexplained thatSpartacus: House of Ashurtakes place in an alternate reality. During a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, the series creator revealed what other characters are going to return for the new series....

If there is a lesson of its own to take away from the thriller that isThe Lesson, directed byAlice Troughtonand written byAlex MacKeith, it is that less can often be more. Some of the most authentically tense films are those that rely on ratcheting up the tension and never overplaying its hand. Think of howMichael Haneke’s enduring 2005 filmCachéjust kept withholding much of its particulars which were integral to creating its sense of dread....

Whether they’re overfeeding you or tightening you up in a sincere, breathless, and heartwarming hug, grandparents are often two of the most influential and significant figures in most people’s lives. It is only logical to make the most out of the time left with these relatives, especially when precious time slips through our fingers a little faster each day. Besides sharing rich conversations and delicious meals, a magnificent way to keep boredom at bay and simultaneously bond with one’s grandparents is by introducing them to a few great films....

There’s no denying how memory loss has become a staple of cinematic writing, and none more so than in the television realm. Sure, at times, this device can be a little cliché (and soap opera-like), but at its best, an amnesia plot can incite a deeper exploration into a character’s backstory, and even provide a new blank slate for others to start anew. Indeed, between comedies, dramas, and innovative sci-fis, a well-done amnesia plot can enhance a show’s narrative journey....

Throughout cinematic history, there have been too many iconic science fiction movies to count, really. Hell, you can go back 100 years, to the silent era, and point right atMetropolis. That one came out in 1927, and parts of it are still dazzling, on a technical front. The story is still engaging, and what it has to say about society – and the way resources are divided up – remains regrettably relevant to this day....

13 ReasonsWhyis coming back whether we want it toor not, and sooner than anyone thought. In a new video today released by Netflix, it looks like13 Reasonswill be dropping on our streaming doorsteps Friday, May 18th. According to a press release, the new season will start in the wake of Hannah’s death as the characters all work towards healing. But as the teaser also reveals “the tapes were just the beginning....

Paramount has released trailer teaser and poster forJohn Krasinski’s upcoming thrillerA Quiet Place Part II. Picking up right after the events of the first movie (which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime and Hulu! Go watch it!), the sequel follows the Abbott family as they must venture into the unknown and discover that there are more than alien monsters threatening their lives. The firstA Quiet Placewas a real gem and showcased Krasinski’s growth as a director....

For a global pop superstar likeAriana Grande, it’s difficult to attain further levels of fame. Now, along with being a chart-topper and live performer who can sell out the biggest arenas in the world, she is now an Oscar-nominated actor and the heart of one of the cinematic success stories of 2024. Grande’s performance as Glinda, the bubbly, vain sorceress student inWicked, is a triumph, both a revelatory turn by the singer and the film’s greatest asset....

In a way, Aquaman is the Thor of the DC Extended Universe. The Atlantian leader, played byJason Momoa, may not be as jovial asChris Hemsworth, but he too is a mythic hero from a fantastical realm with abs and beard-game to boot. In his upcoming solo movie from directorJames Wan, Aquaman will now also get his own villainous brother in the form ofPatrick Wilson. According toDeadline, Wilson has been cast as Orm, Arthur Curry’s half-brother who always seems to have one eye on the throne of Atlantis....

Chris O’Dowdwill star in Apple’s upcoming comedy,The Big Door Prize, according toVariety. The limited series will run for 10-episodes and plans to pull much of its storyline from the novel of the same name written byM.O. Walsh. The show will center around a small, sleepy town named Deerfield and its residents. Things heat up for the quiet town and its citizens when a mystical and bizarre machine materializes at the local grocery store....

Daniel Kaluuyais making all the right moves these days, and now the Oscar-nominated star ofGet Outis moving from The Sunken Place toThe Upper World, signing on to produce and star in the Netflix movie. The Upper Worldis based on an upcoming YA novel by first-time authorFemi Fadugbathat is intended to spark a series of books. Set in Peckham, London, the story follows Esso, who is caught in a deadly feud and on the verge of expulsion when he realizes he has an unexpected gift – access to a world where he can see glimpses of both the past and the future....

DaredevilSeason 2 recaps post Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays — you can keep up with all of themhere. Following the explosive episode of “Seven Minutes in Heaven,” does “Man in the Box” manage to grab the momentum and run with it in terms of quality? Not really. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still a good episode, but it’s a tad all over the place for my liking. Ultimately, I feel that this season was something of an experiment that got some things wrong and some things very right in its departure from its predecessor that focused entirely on Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk....

After several years of development, production on the upcoming HBO Max series,Dune: The Sisterhood, is starting to gear up asDeadlinereports that the spinoff prequel series is expected to begin filming in Budapest, Hungary, next month. Production on the series will concur simultaneously withDune: Part Two, the next installment of the franchise. The report comes fresh off the announcement thatIndira Varma, who recently starred inObi-Wan Kenobi, hasjoined the series as Empress Natalya....