Lord of the Rings Movie Moments That Didn’t Happen in the Books

Because they never happened on the page at all. Ad content continues below Thus, the new prologue was born, narrated beautifully by Cate Blanchetts Galadriel. Like in the movie, Tolkiens writing sees Bilbo reluctant to give up the ring at first. Later, when reunited in Rivendell, Bilbo asks to see the ring again. Feeling its pull, he quickly tells Frodo to put it away. Sir Ian Holms face morphs into a creature not too dissimilar to Gollum....

February 15, 2023 · 2 min · 386 words · Sharon Jenkins

Scream 6 Directors Tease Wednesday Easter Egg

Radio Silence isnt the onlyScream 6talent bringing along horror baggage either. DespiteScream 6wrapping production beforeWednesdayhit streaming, the slasher franchise will apparently acknowledge this meta-irony too. Ad content continues below Not in the subway, Gillett says with a cagey smile. But there is Addams Family… That for us is Scream in a nutshell. That the real world can enter and exit this really terrifying experience at any moment. And being in New York on Halloween, there were just so many opportunities for that....

February 15, 2023 · 1 min · 101 words · Mary Proctor

Doctor Who’s Greatest Romance

Warning: contains spoilers forDoctor Who. Its Valentines Day, or thereabouts, so theres romance flipping everywhere. Mostly though this is in terms of saving planets rather than marrying Lizzy Bennet. (Fan-fiction and spin-off media, incidentally, often layer romantic plots on top of existing scenarios. Shipping is powerful, but not really what were talking about here.) Its a heightened, idealised version of love. Love Conquers All? Moffat regularly puts his characters through a worse time than theyd get in a rom-com....

February 14, 2023 · 2 min · 294 words · Kristin Kim

The Best Romantic Comedies of the 21st Century

There are people out there who will tell you they dont like romantic comedies. You shouldnt be their friend. Romantic comedies are as old as the movies themselves. Generation after generation, audiences have sought out stories about the universal appeal (or agony) of love. And theyve often wanted to laugh at it. 13 Going on 30 (2004) LoveBigbut find it hasnt aged as well as youd hoped? Then13 Going on 30is the unproblematic antidote for you!...

February 10, 2023 · 4 min · 819 words · Ronald Phillips

The Yellowstone Universe Doesn’t Need Yellowstone Anymore

For many fans, this news is perhaps surprising, but not completely shocking. It has been long rumored that Costner has had notoriously short shoot schedules. Within this current season, Costner had negotiated a mere 65 days of shooting for the production. One of the busiest creators in television today may have to shift his cards within this franchise a little. The proposedYellowstonespinoff,6666, set in Texas, could certainly be the new contemporary flagship....

February 7, 2023 · 1 min · 84 words · Jacqueline Garcia

The Most Shocking Lost Episodes

This article contains spoilers for the entirety ofLost. ABCs classic genre hitLostis remembered fondly in the annals of TV for many reasons. The characters were satisfyingly complicated, the philosophy was on point, and the mysteries were intriguing. And whispers guess what: the ending wasgood.But we can argue that particular point over here. And the formula it chose for doing so was a simple one. Some entire episodes ofLostare as shocking and unexpected as anything youll ever see on television....

February 6, 2023 · 4 min · 816 words · Susan Tran

Yellowstone: Lilli Kay on the Show’s Cross-Demographic Politics

Thisinterviewcontains spoilers forYellowstoneseason 5. Lilli Kay has earned it.It wasnt enough that she was a massive fan ofYellowstone. Lilli, for the longest time, couldnt even get to visit the set. I didnt [visit] and that was a huge bummer, because it just never worked out. And I was so frustrated because thats the world I love. However, her work in this most recent season has proven that she deserves to be there....

February 6, 2023 · 1 min · 177 words · Matthew Wood

Lord of the Rings and the Real World Places That Inspired Gondor

ThisLord of the Ringsarticle contains spoilers forThe Rings of Power. When a fantasy writer sits down to create an imaginary world (or inJ.R.R. Different cultures, histories, and ideas all come together to create something that is new. MartinsWesteros, for example, famously combines various elements of European history and cultures. Tolkien was no different and several areas of his Middle-earth combine clearly identifiable real-world inspirations. Here are just a few of the most important....

February 2, 2023 · 2 min · 222 words · Teresa Weber

Slow Horses: Gary Oldman Spy Thriller Deserves to Be as Big as Line of Duty

A stand-out cast, memorable characters and gripping, well-written stories make Apple TV+ thriller Slow Horses unmissable. If you haven’t already, here’s why you should get on board. The truth is, ifSlow Horsesaired on the BBC, it would be all anyone talked about. Lets face it, realism in this context would involve what paperwork? What brings the drama back from the brink of absurdity is the characters. The even better news?...

January 23, 2023 · 1 min · 82 words · Bryan Herman

Kindred Spirits Stars Reflect on Humanizing Hauntings

Ad content continues below Dont say that! interjects Berry, followed by Coffey joking, Dont Oprah me! warning this interviewer is going to make him cry. Shes also reflective on the past several years working on, and crafting,Kindred. And he sums up the accomplishments in one word: humanization. However, Berry is quick to add, But we have more to do.

January 19, 2023 · 1 min · 59 words · Jason Anderson

The Traitors US vs UK: The UK’s Authentic Magic Wins Out

But how would the US series ofThe Traitorscompare to the UK show? Throughout the game, the contestants are overseen by the shows respective presenters, with mixed results. Bring on Series 2.

January 18, 2023 · 1 min · 31 words · Kelsey Moore

Lord of the Rings: Saruman the Red and the Weirdest Choices in the Animated Movies

Boromir the Viking, Gollum the Frog, Samwise the Troll. The animated movies' take on The Lord of the Rings is…unique. By the late 1970s, there were two major animated adaptations ofThe Lord of the Ringsin development. The performances are mostly pretty good, especially John Hurt as Aragorn in Bakshis film. Gollum/Smeagols debate with himself is also well done, and a clear influence on Jacksons films. It was also a cheaper way of creating the battle scenes....

January 17, 2023 · 2 min · 363 words · Christopher Wilkinson

Our Flag Means Death Cast Promise ‘Epic’ and ‘Heartbreaking’ Season 2

What Series 2 adventures lie ahead for The Gentleman Pirate, Stede Bonnet, and Blackbeard? We search for clues from cast, creators and the pirates real-life history. But what lies ahead forStede Bonnetand Blackbeard after that cliffhanger of a Series 1 finale? Will they (and their love for each other) survive? A post shared by Samba Schutte (@sambaschutte) Prepare for Heartbreak? To his fellow cast members apparent surprise, Samba then added another word into the mix: heartbreaking....

January 16, 2023 · 2 min · 231 words · Timothy Whitney