Warner Bros. Pictures The technology of the “Dune” universe is one of its most curious and distinct components when compared to other prominent sci-fi worlds. Because of the Butlerian Jihad, which takes place thousands of years before the events of Frank Herbert’s first “Dune” novel, no “thinking … Read more
Static Media With its 12 seasons and massive popularity, “The Big Bang Theory” made stars of its main cast. However, such a long stint in a popular role can condition fans to associate the actor with their beloved character, which creates a potential problem for those who … Read more
Liam Daniel/Netflix We’re in the long waiting period once again between seasons of “Bridgerton,” which brings the tempting prospect of pivoting to Julia Quinn’s novels to find out what happens next. It’s been confirmed that “Bridgerton” season 4 will focus on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), the second … Read more
Paramount Network Kevin Costner’s “Yellowstone” departure and subsequent legal drama have been well documented, but he isn’t the only actor from the series to almost go to court with showrunner — and occasional star — Taylor Sheridan. Cole Hauser, who plays the Dutton family’s reliable ranch hand/resident … Read more
Warner Bros. has declared March 1 through May 31 will officially be Butterbeer Season, giving Harry Potter fans a chance to try all sorts of tasty bites inspired by the signature drink of The Three Broomsticks (which was first introduced in the time-traveling chapter “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”). The butterscotch and shortbread … Read more
Static Media Stephen King needs no introduction, having written himself — quite literally — into any horror writer hall of fame. There’s something about Stephen King’s books that hit differently, as he pens real stories about people put into the most haunting of situations. No one walks … Read more
Searchlight Pictures In Mark Mylod’s 2022 horror comedy “The Menu,” Anya Taylor-Joy plays Margot, a young woman who is invited to a hugely expensive meal at one of the most exclusive restaurants on the planet. The restaurant is called Hawthorn, and one can only access it by … Read more
EuropaCorp Distribution Today, the streaming movie is a well-established phenomenon. A modern analogue of the dreaded direct-to-video film, streaming movies are epitomized by, say, a Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon romantic comedy that takes over Prime Video. Or perhaps Cameron Diaz’s first film in 11 years which, … Read more
The most pivotal storyline from Bendis’ run on “Daredevil” is “Out” (published in “Daredevil” issue #32-40, drawn by Alex Maleev). Minor criminal Sammy Silke (a friend of the Kingpin’s son, Richard Fisk) trades Daredevil’s secret identity to the FBI in a plea deal. The secret is then leaked to newspaper the Daily Globe, and thus … Read more
HBO With “The Last of Us” Season 2 on the horizon, the show’s head creatives have addressed one of the biggest complaints many fans already have: why isn’t Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) super-ripped? In the video game “The Last of Us Part II,” the character was someone who had … Read more