Lin-Manuel Miranda Fought to Write a Villain Song for Mads Mikkelsen in Mufasa

Lin-Manuel Mirandahas heard the criticism before. And like a certain North Carolina basketball player, Miranda chose to take that personally. Hes like an Indiana Jones Nazi! [Laughs] Hes a great villain! Lets lean into it. But the tune has a real purpose in Mirandas mind other than to get that voice purring rhymes. Its pretty much the best way to do a heel turn for a Disney villain. Miranda even notes the similarities to his previous Disney villain song, which also had a dark sardonic streak....

December 17, 2024 · 2 min · 307 words · Jodi Barron DVM

Link Tank: Enter Spooky Nosferatu Dinner Experience

Hot Onesis going independent. Buzzfeed has officially announced that it will be selling the First We Feast studio for $82.5 million USD. But whats funny is that I actually felt like I already had a lot of them growing up. I found aspiring female knights in Tamora Pierce novels and animated films likeQuest For Camelot. Read more at The A.V. Club TheKarate Kiduniverses are combining! Check out the trailer forKarate Kid: Legends, featuring both Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio....

December 17, 2024 · 1 min · 95 words · Sandra Rogers

What We Do in the Shadows Finale Features A Long-Awaited Character Return

This article contains spoilers forWhat We Do in the Shadowsseason 6 episode 11. With the last episode of its sixth and final season,What We Do in the Shadowsgets the memo. They then sit down to watch some footage from The Maysles Brothers 1958 unreleased documentary Vampires. Who the fuck are you and how the fuck did you get in here? Nadja yells at a mysterious chap who appears in their living room shortly after Laszlo exited it....

December 17, 2024 · 1 min · 181 words · Andre Acosta

Yellowstone Mysteries That Remain Unsolved After the Finale

Over its five-season run, Yellowstone left some plots by the wayside. Here are some of the major questions future spinoffs could answer. This article contains spoilers forYellowstoneseasons 1-5. Lets take a look at several majorYellowstonequestions that likely will never be answered. Where Did Garrett Randall Get the Money? Yet when one mystery was answered, another major one popped up. How did Randall afford all that? Did Randall promise payment once Jamie inherited the Yellowstone?...

December 17, 2024 · 2 min · 343 words · Antonio Brooks

Den of Geek Hosts Double-Feature Charity Auction with Trading Cards, Comics, and More

This special event takes place across two sessions on eBay Live and will feature many highly sought-after collectibles. Rounding out the auction are numerous bonusPokemoncards guaranteed to delight collectors eager to expand their decks. On the comics front, DC enthusiasts can bid onAdventures of Superman #428andGreen Lantern Corps Quarterly #7. Dont miss this opportunity to snag some incredible collectibles while giving back to a worthy cause.

December 16, 2024 · 1 min · 66 words · Rachel Schroeder

Dune: Prophecy Episode 5 Review – The Origin of Desmond Hart

The penultimate episode of Dune: Prophecy gets silly. This is a good thing. This review contains spoilers forDune: Prophecyepisode 5. These reveals only heighten the remaining question: Who cares? hey understand, I dont mean that question as an insult. In Blood, Truth doesnt try for Shakespearean drama or even theGame of Thronesstyle palace intrigue. Instead, it clears the low bar of pulpy, silly fun. Even Valya finally gets in on the fun....

December 16, 2024 · 2 min · 231 words · Samantha Shannon

Star Trek: The Motion Picture’s Bizarre Starfleet Costumes Make More Sense Than You Think

Star Trek: The Motion Pictureis an awesome movie. The movie strives to evoke a sense of awe. But outside of a couple winks onLower Decksand theJ.J. Boldly Gone Beyond TV The premise ofThe Motion Picturesuggests urgency. Well take no provocative action, Kirk tells Decker in one key moment, succinctly capturing the movies tone. But the most notable, and controversial aspect, remains the costume design. A Languid Look Throwaway clothing. Ugly, form-fitting, pastel-colored, one-piece jumpsuits is howWilliam Shatnerdescribed them inStar Trek: Movie Memories....

December 16, 2024 · 1 min · 200 words · Carla Turner

The Best TV Shows of 2024

And thats not even to get into theStar Trekof it all. That all began to change with the launch of the streaming era. TV was fit-to-bursting with geek-friendly storytelling in 2024. These are our choices for the best TV shows of 2024 from a North American perspective. Those will be considered eligible for our 2025 list next year. Ad content continues below 25. Curb Your Enthusiasm Available on:Max (U.S.) You only get one shot at an ending....

December 16, 2024 · 4 min · 756 words · Jessica Benson

The Best UK TV Shows of 2024

What was your favourite British TV show this year? From Doctor Who to Wolf Hall, Slow Horses to Baby Reindeer and more. Its a dicey time for the British TV industry. The model needs to change. Despite all that gloom, 2024 has still seen some amazing work come to screen. Gladiators In terms of uncomplicated, feel-good family joy, few series can beat this years BBC OneGladiatorsreboot. Ad content continues below...

December 16, 2024 · 2 min · 404 words · Sandra Curtis

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light episode 6 review: Light

This supreme historical drama ended with elegance and wit. Warning: contains spoilers forThe Mirror and the Lightfinale. Cromwell kept his composure and shrewdness until the last. It was elegantly done, as was the death scene. Was all Cromwells work done? Not by half, but his Reformation had lasting effect even during the post-Henry chop-and-change. Then, seven short years after Cromwell was killed, Henry died too. Ad content continues below On the basis of this drama, good bloody riddance....

December 15, 2024 · 2 min · 304 words · Brittany Johnson

The Phantom of the Opera vs. Wicked: A Comparison in Broadway Adaptations

I am old enough to remember whenWickedopened on Broadway. I was still in high school and what felt like a million miles away from New York City. Those would have been yourCatsand yourLes Miserables. And of courseThe Phantom of the Opera. I understand your pain, Phantom! Well, at least untilWickedcatches up. Which brings me to the other intriguing parallels betweenPhantomandWicked. However, she was also filmingThe Day After Tomorrowwhile auditioning. MeanwhilePatrick Wilsonwas known on Broadway for playing Curly in a revival ofOklahoma!...

December 14, 2024 · 2 min · 375 words · Thomas Maldonado

Link Tank: Willem Dafoe on Possible Norman Osborn MCU Return in Spider-Man 4 and More

In a special Entertainment Tonight edition of Link Tank, your favorite celebrities comment on the latest news. Willem Dafoe is not against the idea of a possible Norman Osborn return to the MCU in Spider-Man 4. Willem Dafoe: Well see. I could come back. Listen, Tom was great to work with and the whole series ofSpider-Manfilms that I did were great fun. Ad content continues below Timothee Chalamet: I was stunned....

December 13, 2024 · 1 min · 181 words · Patricia Taylor

Nickel Boys Is a Masterpiece That Can Change How We Watch Movies

With Nickel Boys, director RaMell Ross creates a new cinematic language for first-person POV. One that demands empathy from the viewer. It is broadcast on a stack of televisions in a storefront window. Rather its because director RaMell Ross uses first person perspective almost exclusively inNickel Boys. Jane Eyres passions are informed by her descriptions of Rochesters home. Dostoyevskys Underground Man presents his Russian milieu as a reflection of his own impotence....

December 13, 2024 · 2 min · 285 words · Susan Martinez