Mark Jenkin on Enys Men’s Unsettling Use of Time

Director Mark Jenkin discusses his non-chronological Cornish folk horror film Enys Men. In director Mark Jenkins new Cornish folk horror filmEnys Men, pronounced Ennis Mane, routine is unsettling. Then she records No change in a journal. But then things do begin to change. The concept of time begins to fluctuate, even from the films early moments for the very observant viewer. Then there are the lichens. The composite organism appears on the flowers, and begins to appear on her own body....

April 7, 2023 · 6 min · 1078 words · Kevin Gross

PlayStation’s Rumored Handheld Isn’t the Vita 2 You’re Looking For

A series of recent rumors suggested that PlayStation is working on a new handheld gaming gadget. For instance, the Q Lite will reportedly offer 1080p, 60 FPS streaming capabilities. That would obviously severely limit its handheld capabilities. Furthermore, what may be accurate now could very well change in the future. For what its worth, though, these reports unfortunately make a lot of sense. Heres hoping this handheld proves to be at least slightly more than that, though....

April 5, 2023 · 1 min · 77 words · Regina Ellis

The Rings of Power Addresses Negative Viewership Data Ahead of Season 2

But did folks come back for more in the weeks that followed that impressive start? THR also cites Nielsen ratings as another sign of trouble. DidThe Rings of Powerultimately bore its audience into quitting the show before they reached the end? Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke has a different read on the situation. The first season required a lot of setting up. With these statements, Salke and Sanders seem to stress patience....

April 5, 2023 · 1 min · 106 words · John Edwards

Would J.R.R. Tolkien Have Wanted a Lord of the Rings Movie and TV Universe?

Would Tolkien have approved? More and more screen adaptations of the works ofJRR Tolkienare in development these days. Discovery announced in February that new films are also in development. But while Marvel fans have largely embraced the MCU, Tolkien fans are far more skeptical. In fact, Tolkiens own attitude towards films based onThe Lord of the Ringswithin his lifetime was fairly pragmatic. He had clear views on what he did not want....

April 4, 2023 · 3 min · 467 words · Eric Turner

Jedi: Survivor Could Be the Best Star Wars Sequel In Years

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is so much more than just a worthy follow-up to Fallen Order. Here are our impressions from a recent hands-on preview. Star Wars Jedi: Survivorcarries all of the advantages and burdens that come with theStar Warsfranchise these days. However, it also has to deal with the expectations and associations that come with that name. Specifically, it has to navigate the struggles of delivering a truly spectacularStar Warssequel....

April 3, 2023 · 2 min · 384 words · Allison Bright

Why Tetris’ Creator Never Made Tetris 2

With over 500 million copies sold,Tetrisis one of the most successful and belovedvideo game franchisesever. The game was even recently adapted into a seeminglyunlikely moviethat tells the equally unlikely story of its origins. YetTetrisis unlike most other modern entertainment franchises in many ways. In 2012,IGNeven named him one of gamings greatest one-hit wonders. A bit cruel, perhaps, though that suggestion does raise some interesting questions. Ad content continues below I didnt really think about aTetrissequel, Pajitnov says in an interview withDen of Geek....

March 31, 2023 · 2 min · 264 words · Karen Moore

Blue Lights Review: BBC Belfast Police Drama Is a Fresh, Compelling Must-Watch

When Annie witnesses her sergeant, McNally (Joanne Crawford) being attacked, she freezes. Blue Lights episodes 1-6 are available to stream nowon BBC iPlayerin the UK. Rating: 5 out of 5

March 28, 2023 · 1 min · 30 words · Zachary Ramirez

Where to Pre-Order the Tears of the Kingdom Switch OLED, Pro Controller, and Carrying Case

Some will even be lucky enough to snag a specialTears of the Kingdom-themed Nintendo Switch OLED. Of course, that special Nintendo Switch OLED is the star of this show. So far as that goes, heres what we know. In the meantime, here are a few links to the product pages where those pre-orders should go live. GameStop(LIVE!) Walmart Target (LIVE!)

March 28, 2023 · 1 min · 60 words · Dr. Christopher Moore

The Mandalorian Season 3 Is a Star Wars Story That Lacks Momentum

The Mandalorian season 3 shows that a good Star Wars story can’t just subsist on lore and vibes. ThisStar Warsarticle contains spoilers forThe Mandalorian. Four episodes in,The Mandalorianseason 3 lacks the focus and energy of past adventures. Fortunately, that spinoff also set up a new quest for Din and Grogu. Imagine our surprise when season 3 resolvedthatstoryline within two episodes. What is it about? Where is it heading? Its possibly set up the eventual return of Gideon, the shows main villain, but when exactly?...

March 25, 2023 · 2 min · 329 words · Karen Morton

Best Returning British TV Series 2023: Which Shows Are Coming Back This Year?

Well keep this updated as new details are announced. Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran and James Norton all returned in their respective roles of Sgt. And theHappy Valleyfinalewas as explosive as we hoped it would be. TheEndeavourfinalewas a fittingly generous farewell to the series. Inside No. 9 Series 8 The good news is theInside No. The rest of series 8 will air from Thursday 27th April at 10pm on BBC Two....

March 22, 2023 · 2 min · 321 words · Richard Shaw

The Mandalorian’s Newest Hero Has a Surprising Star Wars Legacy

Ahmed Best returns to Star Wars but not in the way you think. Who is The Mandalorian’s Jedi Master Kelleran Beq? ThisStar Warsarticle contains spoilers forThe Mandalorian. No, your eyes werent deceiving you while watchingThe Foundling,Chapter 20 ofThe Mandalorian. That is indeed aStar Warscharacter and actor youve seen before and not just in the ways you might think. But that isnt a Gungan saving a defenseless Baby Yoda from the clone troopers who are after him....

March 22, 2023 · 1 min · 191 words · Eric King

Everything Everywhere Directors Defend Star Wars Jump

The internet responded exactly how youd expect the internet to respond. But many others expressed dismay over Daniels decision. To a certain degree, one can understand this frustration. But amidst all the hysteria, Kwan took toInstagramto urge his fans to chill and to provide context. Dont worry, he wrote. We arent working on the whole series, we just guest-directed one episode. In fact, Kwan pointed out that they already shot the episode, beforeEverything Everywhereeven released....

March 21, 2023 · 1 min · 130 words · Laura Ali

Lord of the Rings: The Many Ways Tolkien Songs Have Shown Up in Movies, TV, and More

Music has always played an important role in Tolkien adaptations. Anyone who has readThe HobbitorThe Lord of the Ringsknows that the books are full of songs. Every dramatic adaptation has to decide how its going to deal with this particular aspect ofJ.R.R. Tolkiens writing whether to include any of them, which ones to include, and how to perform them. Its a really clever idea, and its also a very book-accurate adaptation of Tolkiens song....

March 20, 2023 · 1 min · 181 words · Travis Castillo