This True-Crime Noir Thriller Got 94% on Rotten Tomatoes With Three Actors and a B-Movie Budget

The most recognizable characters from an iconic age of American cinema. Rather than seeing them pounce on Myers in his sleep, they have a go at run off. We see that in the end, a person’s morally condemnable actions will catch up with them. Image by Jefferson Chacon However, these can be forgiven considering the films obvious limitations in budget and technology. These opposites of brutality and vulnerability make Myers capture at the end so much more rewarding....

October 12, 2024 · 1 min · 122 words · Holly Snyder

You Probably Missed the Moment J.J. Abrams Paid Homage to His Favorite 'Twilight Zone' Episode

J.J. Abramshas spent an entire film career attempting to resurrect the blockbuster storytelling of old by putting them in a lens-flared new package. From his debut film,the underratedMission: Impossible III, to the respective thrilling hope andcrushing disappointment of his twoStar Warssequels, Abrams barrels his way through pyrotechnical wizardry with the proficiency of a windup toy. The downside to his approach is that it often leaves you wondering where his heart actually is, as his whizz-bang speed often leaves little room for true emotional exploration....

October 12, 2024 · 5 min · 969 words · Steve Mcdaniel

‘Queenie’ Does What Most TV Shows Won’t

What Is Queenie About? These beloved sitcoms changed the game. During New Years Eve, Queenie resolves thatshes cutting herself off from men. Image via Hulu He must miss me. She immediately intercepts her own train of thought by thinking, NOPE. Allmovies and TV shows adapted from bookswould do well to take a page out ofQueenies book. Image via Hulu Image via Hulu Queenie Jenkins, a Jamaican-British woman in her twenties, juggles her professional life as a journalist with the chaos of her personal life in London....

October 12, 2024 · 1 min · 133 words · Michael Potts

'Law & Order: SVU's Newest Cast Member Promises They're In For the Long Haul

In its 26-season run,Law & Order: SVUhas naturally had some turnover. Fan-favoriteKelli Giddishwas also famously phased out of the series despite her characters personal story feeling rushed and unfinished. For Martinez, she thinks that her character will remain part of the family. Image via NBC They were very intentional about my casting. Martinez was certain about this because the production had her screen test for the role. This occurrence is rare unless the character is here to stay....

October 11, 2024 · 2 min · 276 words · Debbie Odonnell

'Saba' Review: A Quiet, Powerful Drama About Family and Sacrifice

What Is ‘Saba’ About? Saba is no pure and selfless angel, and her frustrations are both palpable and well-earned. Saba provides an emotionally rich, visually subtle tale thats sure to find rapt audiences around the world. Image via Fusion Pictures Saba faces the overwhelming responsibility of caring for her paraplegic mother, Shirin, who suffers from heart disease. Sabahad its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. Image via Fusion Pictures

October 11, 2024 · 1 min · 72 words · Donna Todd

Amanda Rollins Returns to Duty in New 'Law & Order: SVU' Season 26 Sneak Peek

As seen in the teaser below, Rollins cautions, The crews dangerous. Multiple countries want to get these guys. She will also be required to travel a lot as part of her job. Law & Order: SVUSeason 26, Episode 3 airs on October 17 on NBC. Check out the episode’s teaser below and stream previous seasons on Peacock. Your Rating Your comment has not been saved Cast WATCH ON PEACOCK Image via NBC

October 11, 2024 · 1 min · 72 words · Patrick Black

One of the Best Sci-Fi Movies of the Year Is a Genre-Bending Masterpiece

Crowning a film as “the best” in a given year is ultimately subjective. The film by French visionaryBertrand Bonellocan safely be described as “not for everyone.” Artificial intelligence controls the fabric of society. Image by Jefferson Chacon She encounters a man, Louis (George MacKay), and begins a forbidden romance with him. Awaiting Gabrielle and Louis in France is the fatalistic threat of the 1910 Great Flood of Paris. Bonello constructs a familiar atmosphere in 1910 Paris: the gilded cage....

October 11, 2024 · 2 min · 325 words · Adam Neal

The 10 Best Medical Thrillers, Ranked

Everyone is a little frightened of hospital waiting rooms and dentists' offices. These places remind people of their vulnerabilities and are quickly associated with pain. It’s these feelings that medical thrillers toy with. Image via 20th Century Studios The genre taps into audiences' deepest fears about the fragility of the human body and mind. Gore Verbinski’s direction immerses viewers in a worldwhere wellness is not what it seems. DirectorCarlo Mirabella-Daviscrafts this premise into a slow-burning thriller....

October 11, 2024 · 2 min · 341 words · Kimberly Powell

The 8 Best Gangster Shows on Netflix Right Now (October 2024)

So, of course,Netflixhas some amazing ones in its catalog. Now, without further ado, read on to discover the best gangster shows on Netflix right now. Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix. Really, the only criticism the show has faced is that it might just be a bittooviolent. In the process, they find themselves entangled with local crime families, cops, cartels, and more. The series has also garnered several awards, including four Primetime Emmy Awards out of 24 nominations....

October 11, 2024 · 1 min · 106 words · David Peterson

‘Swamp People’ Star Arrested in Hunting Sting Operation

Troy Landry, star of thelong-running reality showSwamp People,has been arrested for violating a wildlife regulation. The duo then pulled the gator inside, and that’s when the wardens abandoned their stakeout. These citations carry potential penalties of up to $950 in fines and up to 120 days in jail. Image via History Channel Additionally, thereport from LDWF states that Landry liedwhen asked about the first alligator. Thisdismissive attitude from Landry has raised eyebrows, as no one expected this from the King of the Swamp....

October 11, 2024 · 1 min · 96 words · Mercedes Jacobs

'Back to the Future' Hid Doc Brown's Dark Backstory — But the Clues Were There

Marty McFly had some puzzling concerns about time travel. Image via Universal Pictures Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown.

October 10, 2024 · 1 min · 42 words · Cassandra Thomas

'Outer Banks' Season 4 Part 1 Review: A Slow Start Before a Sharp, Surprising Twist

So what exactly happens after you find the lost city of El Dorado? Where do you go when you’ve reached the peak of treasure hunting? Well, that’s easy. Image via Netflix I had doubts about howOuter Bankswould kick off Season 4. The artifact in question is an amulet that belonged to Blackbeard’s wife, Elizabeth. And so the gang is off again on another adventure. Image via Netflix However, for much of Season 4 Part 1,the treasure-huntingfeels detached from the Pogues....

October 10, 2024 · 2 min · 241 words · Samantha Cisneros

'Stranger Eyes' Review: Surveillance Mystery Thriller Is a Stale Drag

Privacy, surveillance, and humanity’s dependence on technology have been at the forefront of several movies. Peering into other’s lives has always been great fodder for mystery thriller films. What Is ‘Stranger Eyes’ About? Image Via Akanga Film Productions Saoirse Ronan and Elliott Heffernan star in the historical drama. With such stiff characters defined by tragedy and sadness, its a tall order to make them somewhat lively. Stranger Things, more than anything else, feels passe....

October 10, 2024 · 1 min · 94 words · Kevin Blankenship