It almost completely ruined one of the trilogy’s best moments. WithThe Rings of Powerdoing great numbers on Amazon,The Lord of the Ringsis experiencing a resurgence. The mixed reaction toThe Hobbittrilogy has largely faded and fans are ready to return to Middle-earth. While the first and best source for the enthusiasm garnered by the new series must beJ.R.R. But it almost fell apart, right at a crucial moment. The studio initially showed remarkable confidence in Jacksons talents, greenlighting three huge movies to be shot consecutively....

ThisInterview with the Vampirereview contains spoilers. The installment is, after all, about the story of the first feed. The opening sequence, setting up the evenings interview over a seven-course meal, includes a very intriguing irony. The distinctions are marvelous. It is a meal to die for. This is a faux pas for sanguinarian gourmands. Restraint is a weapon. Ad content continues below The first kill is an interesting study. Hes an out of towner selling tractors....

So itll take what it takes. Payne expect to work on season 2 for another couple years. McKay says that the entire making of this show has been a massive learning experience for everyone involved. This is not a paycheck job for anybody. This is a labor of love. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 1 is streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.

Nikyatu Jusu talks us through her stylish and emotional debut horror feature. I love elevated horror. I love psychological horror. I love an unreliable protagonist. I usually start every project with imagery. Ad content continues below The mundane is horrific for so many of us, she says. The more time Aisha spends in the sleek New York apartment, the more darkness seems to surround her. Nightmares and visions become a regular occurrence and often feature creeping spiders and deep, cold water....

ThisLord of the Ringsarticle contains spoilers forThe Rings of Power. But what exactly is this fiery monster and how does it relate to the rest of Tolkiens world? In Tolkiens mythology, Balrogs are corrupted Maiar. The Maiar are less powerful than the Valar and they more or less work for them. Its streaming mane kindled, and blazed behind it. And if it does have wings, why does it fall into a chasm when Gandalf fights it?...

Were comic books and DC something you already had a connection with before becoming involved withTitans? Oh yeah, absolutely. The earliest memory Ive got is of receiving this huge box and just plowing through them all. I grew up watching the oldBatman series with Adam Westand Burt Ward.Batmanwas my favorite! Those sort of psychologically complex villains, as a lot of the villains tend to be. Then Ive read graphic novels all my life, not just the superhero ones....

Theres something charmingly accessible aboutTodd McFarlaneandGreg Capullo. And then McFarlane will say something like, Im in the business of cool. Its safe to say this isnt how the story was conceived when this crossover was first announced. Mostly because the Court of Owls didnt exist yet. Greg and I have been around each other now for 30 years, says McFarlane. The most fun I ever had working in comics was with Todd, adds Capullo....

A mysterious equipment transports a hapless small-town American to a dark future London in this Prime Video adaptation. Gibsons world-building is incredible; his characters are amazing. Flynne is working at Forever Fab as she was in the book, confirms Plageman. Burton is home from a war… and Flynne is the center pillar of the family. They became really close, and I think that comes through in their performance. You feel like theyre brother and sister and that theres this lifelong love between them....

ThisLord of the Ringsreview contains spoilers forThe Rings of Power. Its often an all is lostmoment when it seems like the hero has completely failed. Thats what this episode is. The consequences of the eruption of Mount Doom are serious Miriel is blind and the Southlands have been destroyed. Elsewhere, Durin and Elronds attempts to save the Elves haveawoken a Balrogand the Harfoots seem doomed to starve. RIP Ontamo, your comic relief moments will be sorely missed....

Den of Geek’s paranormal pop culture expert delves into the spookiest places in the Big Apple. From aparanormaltheory perspective, that lays the foundation for a whole lot of weirdness. Rumors abounded that Eliza, or Betsy, arranged for Stephens death. Lennon said the police told photographer Bob Gruen at least two other people reported the sighting. Amongst a smell of sulfur, two demons with red tongues and glowing green eyes emerged....

These 10 novels span New Yorks mythical past, alternate present, and potential future. Seek out theentradasto the underworld in Prospect Park, or listen for the Old Ones beneath the Gowanus. For Rosemary and Guy, its a literal deal with the devilonly she didnt have any say in it. Ira Levins horror classic illuminates the monstrosities lurking in our neighbors homes, separated by just a thin wall. Lovecrafts legacynamely, his most racist story, The Horror in Red Hook....

Dano spoke with us about his first time writing comics and getting even deeper into the Riddlers head. How much of your preparation for the role of the Riddler ended up on the page with this book? The essence of it is there, and thats sort of why Im doing this. The emotional essence of the comic was my backstory. It didnt have a plot in the same way that this does....

Seven years later, theHis Dark MaterialsTV show is about to enter itsthird and final season. Someone asked me after the delivery of Season 1, What were you afraid of tackling in this adaptation? I said nothing in Season 1 made me feel afraid because I had the mulefa coming. Its the fact that the books are so special and they are so beloved. And so, your responsibility to that source material is intense and tender, and meaningful....