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Listen / download here:In the latestSaturday Mourning Cartoonsinterview, we sit down with writer/EPWarren Ellisand EPKevin Koldeto talkCastlevaniaSeason 3,now streaming on Netflix. Fair warning: We do get intospoilerson this chat!Ellis and Kolde talked about the events of Season 3 and how they follow in the wake of Dracula’s death and the power vacuum left behind. We also discuss the newcomers like Saint Germain, Lenore, The Captain, and Miranda, among others. Plus, we get into the inspiration for the creation of the insane and impressive sequence in the Infinite Corridor....

The Halloween holiday season may be over, and with it your first binge-watch of the excellent Netflix seriesChilling Adventures of Sabrina, but there are more holiday treats in store for fans of the witchy-watchy show. As we recently reported,Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa’s spellbinding adaptation will be airinga special Christmas episodethis December. The one-off, fittingly titledChilling Adventures of Sabrina: A Midwinter’s Tale, can be glimpsed in a batch of new images from the upcoming hour....

When you think of versatile cinematographers,Seamus McGarveyis a name that immediately comes to mind. While his work on films likeHigh FidelityandThe Hourswas noteworthy, McGarvey really turned heads with his stunning photography forJoe Wright’s 2007 filmAtonement—which involved the now-iconic Dunkirk oner. Since that time, McGarvey has traversed a variety of genres while never forsaking his artistry. Whether it’sWe Need to Talk About KevinorGodzillaorThe Greatest Showman, McGarvey’s keen eye and penchant for complex shots shines brightly....

[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Cobra Kai Season 4.]Mary Mouser’s Samantha LaRusso takes an interesting turn inCobra KaiSeason 4. After struggling to cope with the trauma of the Season 2 school fight throughout much of Season 3, Sam’s pushing back strong. Not only does Sam take every opportunity she gets to push Tory’s (Peyton List) buttons, but she also refuses to let her own father box her into Miyagi-Do karate and Miyagi-Do karate alone....

On the plus side, Netflix introducedThe Curious Creations of Christine McConnellto audiences everywhere. On the minus side, the almighty Algorithm that governs Netflix’s streaming content has apparently decided that one season of the delightfully creative and yet morbidly tinted crafting show was more than enough, despite its magnanimous host and houseful of creepy, charismatic critters. The series has been cancelled and will not return for more spooky shenanigans, unfortunately. The six half-hour episodes,currently still available to stream on Netflix, featured McConnell taking viewers on a casual tour of her immaculate house and her many macabre creations....

As of right now, Warner Bros. still has the highly anticipatedDunemovie scheduled to hit theaters this December, and directorDenis Villeneuveis feeling the pressure. The acclaimed filmmaker behind movies likeSicarioandArrivaltook his first stab at a franchise with the sorely underrated (and Oscar-winning) sequelBlade Runner 2049, after which WB enlisted him to tackle an adaptation ofFrank Herbert’s sci-fi novelDune. Villeneuve acquiesced but only if he could split the adaptation into two films (the sequel isn’t yet officially greenlit), and the first part of that adaptation sets the stage with a stunning ensemble that includesTimothee Chalamet,Rebecca Ferguson,Josh Brolin, andOscar Isaac....

Whereas last week’s exemplary episode ofFear the Walking Dead, “Cobalt,” mixed a variety of moral quandaries, alluring moments of behavior, and tightly executed thrills, the series finale of the spin-off, “The Good Man,” felt far more straightforward, a less daring, if inarguably exhilarating tying up of loose ends from this abbreviated maiden season. The episode allowed for very few scenes that elucidated the desires or the interior lives of the central group of characters, nor, for that matter, were there many scenes that further rounded out the world ofRobert KirkmanandDave Erickson’s series....

Guillermo del Torois surely one of the most imaginative storytellers of our time. In terms of visualizing the impossible, del Toro’s mind knows no limits, whether it’s bringing to life a haunting child ghost inThe Devil’s Backboneor giant mecha inPacific Rim. His ability not only to dream up the various creatures and worlds we see on screen, but also actualize them, is tremendous, which makes him all the more fascinating as a person....

Even beforeHackswon sixEmmys(including two for the iconicJean Smart), critics and audiences alike fell in love with its comedy. With sharp, smart writing fromLucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, andJen Statskyandimpressive acting turns from Smart (Deborah)andHannah Einbinder(Ava), the series has only grown in popularity during the last three seasons. Now, with the current season almost at an end, the audience is still continuing to happily go along for the ride with Deborah and Ava....

In 1995,Jodie Foster, along with screenwritersChris RadantandW.D. Richter, gave moviegoers an antidote to all of the stereotypically diabetes-inducingfeel-good holiday movieswithHome for the Holidays. This comedy set during Thanksgiving time tells the story of what really happens when a family gets together for Thanksgiving. The movie is a steadfast and uneasy essay on the rituals that bring relatives together while simultaneously tearing them apart, and while it’s frequently a rough ride, it also offers a hopeful contemplation of those small moments that make our lives worthwhile and that keep even the most dysfunctional families coming back for their annual holiday season torture....

Miranda Julymovies are not for everyone, and if you’ve never seen her work, you would probably be better off starting with her acclaimed 2005 debut featureMe You and Everyone We Know. Her latest film,Kajillionaire, continues to explore the themes about the strangeness of human connection, specifically with regards to our upbringing. July’s unique perspective throws into stark relief how much impact our parents have on our lives even though we never had any say in the matter....

Published byDennis Lehanein 2003, andadapted for the big screen byMartin Scorsesein 2010,Shutter Islandis a phenomenal, mind-bend of a story. The film introduces us to U.S. Marshall Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio), who is tasked with investigating the disappearance of a murderess who once resided in Ashecliffe Hospital — an asylum located on the dreary and remote Shutter Island. But as he and his partner Chuck (Mark Ruffalo) investigate the darkened halls of the asylum, they learn there are some deep secrets hidden within the walls....

Remember 2009? ForMatthew McConaughey, it marked a time where he was a staple of (mostly forgettable) romantic comedies, having just completedFailure to Launch,Fool’s Gold, andGhosts of Girlfriends Past. Yes there were movies likeWe Are MarshallandThe Lincoln Lawyerin there, but for the most part McConaughey was known to the public for being the romantic lead, and in her personal life, playing bongos and meditating shirtless on Malibu beach. So the man enjoys the ocean, so what?...