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A film likeCocaine Beardoes not need a movie star. Similar to horror icons such as Michael Myers inHalloween, Freddy Krueger inA Nightmare on Elm Street, Jason Voorhees inFriday the 13th, or even recent pop culture breakouts likeM3GAN, the “Cocaine Bear” itself is what audiences are going to see. A mistake that many films that are based on completely ludicrous concepts make is trying to turn the absurd into the basis of a straightforward action-adventure movie; many audiences walked out ofSnakes on a Planedisappointed because the absurdity was contained in the trailer, yet the film seemed to be playing things straight....

The blunders continue as this latestWheel of Fortunecontestant just missed out on $100k. Life-long friends,Kim and Yolandateamed up on Wednesday’s episode as the duo had the chance to win a major prize, only to get stumped on the answer. And they were not the only ones, as fans were starting to question the level of difficulty of these puzzles. Kim and Yolanda’s Bonus Round theme was “Living Things” and were given the letters E, N, and S....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Black Mirror Season 6.Season 6 ofCharlie Brooker’s critically-acclaimed Netflix anthology showBlack Mirrorhas finally landed on the streaming platform. Sinister streaming, alternate history epics, and twisted true crime dominated the batch of new episodes, not to mentioneaster eggs and referencesto previous seasons. The biggest surprise was the feature-length finale “Demon 79,” and Brooker’s innovative genre-switch marks a departure away from the show’s focus on tech-driven terror....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Mary & George Episode 3. Nicholas Galitzinehas walked a long road since his debut performance in 2014’sThe Beat Beneath My Feet. From hisEd Sheeransinging Prince inCinderellato a ditzy jock inBottoms, the actor has quite animpressive and diverse body of workbehind him. The Starz series,Mary & George, however,allows the actor a chance to further display just how skilled he is indeed. Loosely based on the true storyof Mary Villiers (Julianne Moore) and her son, George (Galitzine), the show follows the two as they infiltrate the 1600s court of King James I (Tony Curran), mostly thanks to the intimate relationship Mary has manipulated between the king and George....

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’s maiden voyage has come to an end, with the series' major plot points all coming to a conclusion with its eighth and final episode, “The Real Good Guys,” this week. That was deliberate—in a series where every episode seemed to end with a cliffhanger, the show’s creators wanted the season to tell a complete story. Series co-creatorsJon WattsandChristopher Forddiscussed it in a series-concluding interview with Collider’sMaggie Lovitt....

Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 4. As Ellie (Bella Ramsey) finally reaches Seattle on her quest for revenge,The Last of Usbegins to put together some essential pieces for this story. The major one is exploring the relationship between Ellie and Dina (Isabela Merced) and what their dynamic is at this point. By now in the game, we knew what they were to each other, but in the show, we, and both of them, are still trying to figure that out....

John Carpenteris one of the masters of horrorwith a plethora of genre classics. You can take your pick on which is your favorite.Halloweenchanged this writer’s life, but for many people,The Thingis the Carpenter movie they love most. It’s hard to argue with that, as the 1982 reboot of 1951’sThe Thing from Another Worldimproved on the original in nearly every way, from the badass heroic lead ofKurt Russellas R.J. MacReady tothe jaw-dropping practical effects fromRob Bottin....

With just one month to go until the highly anticipated premiere ofThe Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, AMC and AMC+ decided to release a new trailer for the limited series that follows Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and Michonne (Danai Gurira). The series will cover the couple’s desperate quest to find each otherin a zombie-infested world. The problem is, as humanity and general common sense decay in the face of the apocalypse, the pair starts to question their own sanity and whether they even are the same people who started this journey....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 4. At its core, the flashback storyline ofYellowjacketsforces us to ask what exactly constitutes a society, and this episode does so through the lens of the legal system. Although the title of the fourth episode is a clear reference to the film, “12 Angry Men and 1 Drunk Travis,” it instead takes the plotline of12 Angry Menand flips it on its head....

New Girlinitially aired on Fox garnered a large cult following during its time on. Spanning seven seasons and 146 episodes through the lives of Jess (Zooey Deschanel), Nick (Jake Johnson), Winston (Lamorne Morris), and Schmidt (Max Greenfield) as they come to terms with their early thirties in Apartment 4D. New Girlmanaged to progress the storylines of each character through the seasons while continuing to evolve them:many guest stars would appearon the show like many other great sitcoms....

The power of cinema lies in its ability to transport us to different worlds, explore emotions, and tell unforgettable stories. It’s a visual medium, of course, but at the heart of every great film isa well-crafted screenplay—a blueprint that brings characters to life and creates tension, drama, humor, or heartbreak. In particular, original screenplays represent the raw creativity of filmmakers, offering audiences stories they’ve never seen before.The best of them stand out with their unique plots, quotable dialogue, and shattering of storytelling boundaries....

It’s almost a given that any hit Broadway musical will be made into a movie, allowing a wider audience to experience its story and songs. For fans of musicals, they can be immensely entertaining, with compelling stories, interesting characters and, of course, incredible songs and show-stopping dance numbers. Some of Hollywood’s biggest and best movies have been musicals. As is often the case with adaptations, no matter the source material, some movie musicals just don’t match the quality of the stage show which preceded it....

A great drama can be spellbinding when spun from worthy and considerate hands. Arguably, it’s the most authentic form of cinema. Drama relies on the exploration of conflict, a long-held narrative tool. Conflict, of course, demands emotion. Related:The Best Drama Shows on Netflix Right Now (January 2022) From time to time, in the realm of modern cinema and, in its past, there’s a somewhat habitual temptation to touch a little too eagerly on melodrama, or overindulge in style over substance....