The Rings of Power Season 2 Viewership Numbers Are Either Great or Worrying

Just like its first season, season 2 ofThe Rings of Powerhasnt been without controversy. These numbers arent a great look for the shows second season. To certain members of theLord of the Ringsfanbase, this data could constitute a huge win. To other fans, these numbers are inconsequential. The guilds were successful in only getting studios to agree toshare their data with the creatives. But it doesnt sound like cancelingThe Rings of Poweris even something that Prime Video is considering....

September 11, 2024 · 1 min · 110 words · Carolyn Howell

Aasif Mandvi Has a Plan for His Spider-Man 2 Character’s MCU Return

Evil’s Aasif Mandvi has a future in mind for his fan-favorite character Spider-Man 2 character Mr. Aziz. But Ben Shakir isnt the only role that Mandvi is open to reprising some day. And thats just the power of those huge franchises like that, the power of those Marvel movies. In retrospect, he was such a fun character to play. According to Mandvi, though, nottoomuch has changed in Mr. Azizs life since we last saw him....

September 10, 2024 · 1 min · 89 words · Jennifer Miller

Batman: The Last Halloween Is the End of the Long Halloween Saga and a Tribute to Tim Sale

This is only the beginning,Batmandeclares at the start ofBatman: The Long Halloween#13. The freaks, the masked heroes and villains, now control Gotham. As writerJeph LoebtellsDen of Geek, Batman was right. Ad content continues below But that duality didnt end the story for Loeb or Sale. It was top secret between us because we had our own little master plan, Loeb says. But we needed an opportunity. Its always a question when youre going to commit to a year-long story....

September 10, 2024 · 2 min · 328 words · April Cameron

How The Mask Director Discovered Cameron Diaz and Made a Comedy Classic Out of Horror

Its a big, colorful comic book movie thats aimed at kids and adults alike. Yet it also boasts a darker quality bereft from most family movies. That darkness was part ofThe Masks DNA though. Ad content continues below Elements of the source material remain in the film. It had this very striking cover. Russell had other ideas though. The early drafts were horror and to me that was a problem, Russell explains....

September 10, 2024 · 3 min · 598 words · Casey Nguyen

James Earl Jones’ Most Underappreciated Movies Should Be on Your Watch List

James Earl Jones is an acting legend whose career spanned generations and educated millions. He also shined brightest in early films that have not gotten their full due. James Earl Jones, who died at age 93, is a cultural icon. James Earl Jones voice is instantly recognizable. Filled with authority and wisdom, it effortlessly captures a palpable feel of reason. He made his Broadway debut in 1957. By his first acting season at the Ramsdell Theater, Jones portrayed Othello....

September 10, 2024 · 3 min · 543 words · Emily Gould

ReBoot 30 Years Later: A CGI Kids Show Way Ahead of Its Time

But its a tried and tested format, so lets just leave it in. Thirty years on fromReBoots debut, heres why the show was ground-breaking in more ways than one… But employing CGI for incidental effects was one thing. A TV show created entirely on the computer was quite another. Enter Gavin Blair, Ian Pearson, Phil Mitchell and John Grace, a.k.a. creative team The Hub. However, such equipment was more easily available in Canada along with lucrative tax breaks and various other subsidies....

September 10, 2024 · 2 min · 223 words · Tracy Carr

Speak No Evil Review: Great European Horror Goes Hollywood in New Blumhouse

It begins with just a chair. Plus, hesJames McAvoy! That is the mischievously aloof opening to this weeksSpeak No Evil. Are they putting us on by doing the exact same thing again? Even so, McAvoyreallyis that charming, charismatic, and a cornucopia of other alliterative compliments. Youre thus disarmed into enjoying your time in his House of Paddy. Its why the foursome hit it off at an Italian villa, complete with pool....

September 10, 2024 · 2 min · 324 words · Denise Russell

Spider-Man 4: Destin Daniel Cretton Is a Great Choice for a Different Kind of Spidey Movie

From that point on, the MCU gave the world a very different Peter Parker. But Peters relationship with Stark erased his money troubles. This would be a welcome shift for the franchises star. Although these projects have been largely substandard, Holland has been solid in all of them. This setup also perfectly complements Crettons own strengths as a filmmaker. ButShang-Chiis an outlier in his filmography. Most of Crettons films are very good, very earnest dramas such asShort Term 12andJust Mercy....

September 10, 2024 · 1 min · 211 words · Kathleen Turner

The Apprentice’s Twisted Version of Donald Trump Dares You to Watch

But then theres an awkward pause. The budding real estate mogul realizes his exaggerations havent crossed into the realm of cartoonish bravado. So he hastily adds on [the biggest] in the world! like its a cherry smooshed on top of a crumbling sundae. Whether as an object of ridicule or worship, we all recognize Trumps braggadocious style. Even Trump looks uncomfortable in the trailer while indulging in such naked mendacity....

September 10, 2024 · 1 min · 115 words · Lisa Zhang

The Sopranos Cast: What Did James Gandolfini And Others Do Next?

From Edie Falco to Michael Imperioli to Drea de Matteo, where is the cast of The Sopranos now? So where are they now? Some have semi-retired, while others have appeared in other award-winning dramas. Lets check in with all of New Jerseys finest! James Gandolfini James Gandolfini is the creme de la cremeof TV actors. His intensity, psychotic eyes, and bellowing voice belied a soft-spoken demeanor in real life. Gandolfini didnt get much of a chance to add to his legacy after the show....

September 10, 2024 · 3 min · 447 words · Amber Rice

FX’s Shogun Just Broke an Emmy Record Before the Main Show Even Airs

Shogun has already broken a major Emmy record, and the biggest awards haven’t even been announced yet. The 76th Creative Arts Emmy ceremony happened this weekend ahead of the main Emmy Awards telecast on September 15. Its the costumes and makeup. The sound.Shogunwouldnt be what it is without all of these puzzle pieces coming together to make the full picture. And thats not even to mentionwhat could happen with future seasons…

September 9, 2024 · 1 min · 71 words · Andre Farmer

Justin Theroux Explains Mulholland Drive’s Secret Dune Connection

Exclusive: Justin Theroux tells us why David Lynch’s Dune experience influenced a pivotal scene in Mulholland Drive. (Think: Kyle MacLachlan, Everett McGill, Brad Dourif, Alicia Witt, etc.) This resulted in a very visibly compromised movie. Also, Dinos real-life brother was named Luigi. Yes, I did, actually, Theroux says. I had some awareness around the making ofDuneand what a disappointing experience that was for him. Hes like, Why wouldnt you want me to do that thing?...

September 9, 2024 · 2 min · 256 words · Ryan Smith

Kit Harington Is a Marvelous Dirtbag in HBO’s Industry

This article contains spoilers forIndustryseason 3 episode 5. Strictly speaking, there arent many decent people inIndustry. Still, the introduction of season 3s big guest star offered up a new path going forward. The dramatic tension comes not from determiningifHenry Muck is a charlatan but rather anticipatinghowPierpont will come to realize it. Its to the shows immense credit that it decides to pull that ripcord early on. Lumi as a public entity doesnt even make it through the third episode....

September 9, 2024 · 1 min · 127 words · Susan Larson