'Flight Risk' Review: Mark Wahlberg Can't Get Mel Gibson's Action Thriller Off the Ground

What Is ‘Flight Risk’ About? While he embodies the character well,the writing around his character gets a little repetitive. “Y’all need a pilot?” Image via Lionsgate That said,some elements don’t work as well as they could. If that’s true, where would he find the time to actually fly a plane? How does he tank such significant damage from one of Harris' weapons? Image via Lionsgate On the other hand, it’s sometimes difficult to master narrative cohesion....

January 24, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Mary Mosley

'Jimpa' Review: Olivia Colman and John Lithgow’s Offer an Earnest — If Flawed — Look at Identity

Its the kindest thing you could do. InJimpa, Hannah isalsoa filmmaker making a movie after her father. When she pitches the idea to others, she says its a drama without conflict. Image courtesy of Protagonist Pictures What Is Jimpa About? Not liking the name grandpa, Jim has always affectionately been known as Jimpa instead. Theres love, but its always tinged with a sense of uncertainty, considering how Jim left his family....

January 24, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Tara Sanchez

'Lanterns' Finds Its Sinestro in 'The Blacklist' Star

DC’sLanternshas officially found its Sinestro. He adds to an increasingly expanding star-studded cast that also featuresKelly Macdonald,Garret Dillahunt, andPoorna Jagannathan. Thomsen adds some international firepower to theLanternscall sheet, bringing a rich resume both stateside and beyond. Image via DC He also appeared oppositeMads Mikkelsenin the 2005 Danish-language black comedyAdam’s Apples. He isn’t entirely unfamiliar to HBO audiences, also boasting a role in 2020’sThe New PopealongsideJude LawandJohn Malkovich. When Will ‘Lanterns’ Begin Filming?...

January 24, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · William Vang

'Law & Order: SVU' Heads To Wall Street in Season 26 Promo

Has ‘Law & Order: SVU Been Renewed for Season 27? The short answer is: no, the long-runningDick Wolfprocedural has not been officially renewed for a 27th Season. For longtime fans (or new) of the series, don’t fret. The series wasn’t officiallyrenewed for its 26th Season until March of last year. The series is still going strong, despite the shortened season 25 due to the writer’s strike. The series would move to Peacock only rather than airing on NBC and then streaming next day on Peacock....

January 24, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Kara Vargas

'Paradise' Review: Sterling K. Brown Stuns in 'This Is Us' Creator's Sleek, Timely Political Thriller

What Is ‘Paradise’ About? In other words, he’s a normal man, job description notwithstanding. Get your politically-themed binge on. Image via Hulu The result is a discomfitingly claustrophobic and messy tangle, full of enough lies to eat with a spoon. Paradisepremieres January 28 on Hulu and ABC. Cast Watch on Hulu Image via Hulu

January 24, 2025 · 1 min · 54 words · Robert Hopkins

'Squid Game' Is Winning Big on Nielsen Charts

The series created byHwang Dong-hyukwas an unexpected instant hit on Netflix when the first season arrived in 2021. Scoring a swift renewal, the second season arrived in December 2024. Given the second season debut on December 26, the data only covers the first four days of viewing. Image via Netflix Which of course, some fans and new viewers will be binging in preparation. It also bagged six Primetime Emmy Awards and one Golden Globe....

January 24, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Tyler Juarez

'Sweet Magnolias' Season 4 Opens Up A New Chapter For Your Favorite Gal Pals in New Trailer

You’d bet we kept our eyes peeled for a Tynnie moment and thank goodness, there was one. Its been a magical season…for reasons I cannot wait to share. ), but because it was a joy to make. And, in many ways, it feels like we are just getting started. Sweet Magnoliasreturns for Season 4 on February 6, 2025, and as always will include 10 episodes. Check out the heartwarming trailer above....

January 24, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Joshua Petersen

'The Colors Within' Review: Cuteness Isn't Quite Enough To Make This Teen Trifle Worth It

With a coming-of-age story and what seemed like a slight supernatural premise, it was right up my alley. That’s a start, butwith its threadbare plot, it wasn’t enough for a feature film. What Is ‘The Colors Within’ About? It’s not a nuisance for her, but the exact opposite. Who she finds is a complicated girl who plays guitar, which only impresses Totsuko more. That simplicity is at once compelling and frustrating....

January 24, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Nicole Smith

'The Traitors' Bob the Drag Queen Played Too Hard Against a Gamer

They’ll drag you. In a room full of reality personalities onThe Traitors, Bob portrayed the Bob we know and love. He rallied the troops in a persuasive way that pinned Bob the Drag Queen against the wall. Image via Peacock Bob’s sly wit and comedic prowess make them a loveable human. Even when they were officially banished, the remaining players praised them for the person they were. They were able to separate the game from reality....

January 24, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Jeffrey Buchanan

10 Oscar Bait Movies That Are Awful From Start to Finish

Nowadays, it’s safe to say that an Oscar is the biggest honor in the film industry. As such, studios and filmmakers think they’ve cracked the formula: These movies are called Oscar bait. Indeed, there are some prettyawful films that nevertheless had ambitions to stand on the Dolby Theater stage. Custom Image by Federico Napoli Five years later, she won again for the Best Picture-winningMillion Dollar Baby. It’s such a plainly formulaic movie that it genuinely feels like it came out of a bottle....

January 24, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · Natasha Bruce

Anna Faris To Host New Dating Show With a Wild Twist

Anna FarisandRick Edwardshave been selected byNBCto host the new reality dating show,Love Takes a Village. According toVariety, The project will place single participants on restaurant dates. The contestants ofLove Takes a Villagewill be aware that they’re part of a television series. Image via Lionsgate The pilot for the series will be filmed next week. Anna Faris is known around the world due to her role as Cindy Campbell in theScary Moviefranchise....

January 24, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Andrea Booker

Before Ariana Grande Was Cast as Glinda in 'Wicked,' These Stars Threw Their Wands into the Ring

Who Auditioned for the Role of Glinda in Wicked? Among the auditionees were twoMean Girls: The Musicalalumni,Renee RappandTaylor Louderman. Rapp expressed excitement for Grande during an appearance onWatch What Happens Next,. Image by Nimesh Niyomal But, Ariana Grande has proven that the role truly was hers to take. The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical. The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West....

January 24, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Holly Stevens

By Nominating Fernanda Torres for Best Actress, the Academy Has the Chance to Right a Historical Wrong

While Paltrow does not deliver abadperformance inShakespeare in Love,her acting in the movie is far from stellar. News reports aboutPaltrow using her Oscaras a doorstop never forget to mention that it could have been Montenegro’s. The 97th Academy Awards will air on ABC on March 2, 2025. Image by Nimesh Niyomal Perera “The award feels like winning the lottery because there was my mother’s time. People had this vendetta, this feeling of injustice....

January 24, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Brent Gonzalez