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Discovering a newcrimeTV show is one of the most exciting things that can happen, as they’re often the most thrilling and unforgettable projects on television.Crime lends itself to unforgettable storytelling because there’s so much inherent dramaand tension built within the narrative. This always makes it surprising when a great crime series is overlooked, never gaining the recognition it deserves on a larger scale. However, there’s still plenty of time to fall in love with these titles and get immersed in their stories....

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Conners season 7, episode 4, “Danny Boy, the Interview, the New Hire, and the Hanging Chad” While viewers might complain thatThe Connersseason 7, episode 4’s Becky story started out a lot like one of Darlene’s season 5 subplots, the outing’s ending gave her a fresher, sunnier fate.The large cast ofThe Connershave all faced their struggles, but Lecy Goranson’s Becky might be the most unlucky character in the long-running sitcom’s history....

Animeoffers a wide variety of stories across different genres, tones, and lengths, with some series wrapping up in a single season and others stretching on for decades after their initial release. While mainstream media often focuses on popular shōnen anime,there is a much larger range of shows that have aired for years,accumulating thousands of episodes along the way. It’s important to note that anime runtimes can widely vary from series to series....

Super Mario Galaxy 2turns 15 years old on July 31, 2025, and I still remember exactly where I was when it came out. I was fishing that day, and afterward, I went to my local GameStop to get my copy. Despite being annoyed that the game was released on a Sunday, giving me only a day to play it before going back to school, I had an absolute blast. Thankfully, Nintendo doesn’t release games on Sundays anymore....

Anime’smeteoric rise in popularity among Pan-Asian cinematics brings a surge of expectations to the medium that may exceed the industry’s capabilities. Year after year, the once-scorned stylistic media features hit shows that rival and occasionally overwhelm Western counterparts in unexpected ways. However, it seems that these positive advancements are double-edged swords, with the possibility of compromising the medium’s novelty. In a forebodinginterview featuring Kenji Horikawa, the founder of Studio P.A. Works, he describes a gnawing problem the industry faces in creating anime that brings a fresh narrative to the fold....

Tom Cruisewill receive an honorary Oscar, ahead of a 2026 movie for which he already has hopes of another acting nomination. Over his career, Cruise has received four Oscar nominations for his performances inBorn on the Fourth of July,Jerry Maguire,Magnolia,and a Best Picture nod for producingTop Gun: Maverick. However, he has never won one of the industry’s most prestigious awards. In recent years,Cruise has become knownfor performing incredible stunts inMission: Impossible, though the Oscars won’t be adding a stunt category until 2028....

Exciting news forStephen Kingfans: his classic novelItis getting a hand-illustrated, limited edition coming July 15th. However, Constant Readers and collectors better act fast - there will only be 500 copies when it goes on sale. The gorgeous limited edition comes courtesy of the custom and limited edition bookbinding companyThe Folio Society. The official press release goes into the painstaking detail and custom additions of the upcoming collector’s edition of Stephen King’sIt:...

There is no denying thatSupermanis one of the most powerful beings in the DC Universe and stands as one of theJustice League’s top powerhouses. However, crowning him as DC’s strongest hero would be a mistake, especially when another hero has not only matched the Man of Steel blow for blow but has also defeated him. Now, DC explicitly confirms this hero’s dominance by officially labeling him as“the most powerful weapon on the planet....

Echo Valleyis a new thrilleravailable to stream now on Apple TV+, featuring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney as a mother-daughter duo whose lives are turned upside-down when the latter returns home covered in blood and desperate for her mother’s help. It’s a very intense and gripping story that constantly subverts expectations, using its excellent performances to facilitate some very engaging character work. Echo Valleyfeatures a shocking twist in its final act, as it’s revealed that Kate has been secretly working in tandem with her old friend Les to frame Jackie for the film’s central murder and avoid the consequences of her crimes....

The first reactions toFinal Destination: Bloodlinesare in, and the initial response has been positive. The horror franchise has become notable since its launch in 2000 and now comprises five completed movies. The sixth installment isset to release in a few weeks on May 16.Final Destination: Bloodlinesis co-directedby Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein and features the late Tony Todd, Brec Bassinger, April Telek, Richard Harmon, Rya Kihlstedt, Gabrielle Rose, and Anna Lore....

Superman’s lead hero and one of the otherDC Universeplayers in its cast reveal just how intense training for their superhero roles was. While the focus of the movie will be on the Man of Steel, there are other superheroes in thecast of DC’s Superman movie. Those include Mister Terrific, Guy Gardner’s Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, and possibly more. As past Marvel and DC movies have shown, actors often need to go through grueling training regimes and diets to get the “superhero look....

Musichistory is littered with iconic records, but much of the impact of certain songs wouldn’t exist without movies. The mediums couldn’t be more different, but they do lend to each other oftentimes. Sometimes, a great song referencing a movie could inspire listeners to check out the motion picture, while movies with great soundtracks inspire viewers to seek out their songs. It’s why the prospect of a music soundtrack for a movie is so lucrative for musicians....

The opening scene of any TV show is arguably the most important tool for grabbing a viewer’s attention. And in today’s world, where attention spans are shorter than ever, those first five minutes must do more than just entertain. Thebest opening scenesjolt you awake, tease a mystery, or even break your heart before the story really begins. One ofthe most underappreciated TV showsaccomplished something rarer:The Leftoverstells you everything you need to know....