It's OK to Let Good TV Shows Go After One Season

Summary In 2024, 10-season TV shows feel like a relic of the past. Long-running procedurals and cartoons aside, most major series dont last more than four or five seasons. FromBetter Call SaultoBarry, even critically acclaimed series wrap up sooner than they used to. Custom Image by Jack Harper British television is famous for its quality-over-quantity approach, with many hit series likeThe OfficeandThe Inbetweenerswrapping after 3 seasons. How Can ‘Shogun’ Continue? “c’mon slit your belly by sunset tomorrow....

May 19, 2024 · 1 min · 149 words · Donald Scott

'Bird' Review: Barry Keoghan Is a Charismatic Frog Daddy in Andrea Arnold's Latest

Arnolds latest,Bird, includes many of her patented sing-along moments. You read that right). Its hard at times not to senseBirdleaning too much into these inherently crowd-pleasing diegetic music sequences. Image via Mubi What Is ‘Bird’ About? To Arnold, people are often both shitheads and worthy of love. People make mistakes and hurt those they love most. Image via Cannes There is no connection to the preceding narrative other than it being yet more amateur singing....

May 18, 2024 · 1 min · 114 words · Kimberly Harris

Here's How 'Shōgun' Could Expand for a Season 2

In the domestic context, Tokugawa didn’t rule unchallenged in the beginning. After decades of non-stop conflict, it took a while for things to settle. He also led the efforts in the construction of Japan’s new capital, Edo. Image via FX So the natural question that follows is: where canShogungo with these characters? An adaptation ofTai-Panis interesting for many reasons, the most important being the possibility of a crossover withShogunitself. In fact,a descendant of Lord Toranaga has dealings with a descendant of the Struan family....

May 18, 2024 · 1 min · 97 words · Michael Campbell

The 10 Best So-Bad-They're Good TV Dramas, Ranked

2001 saw the airing of a miniseries that was part of the overall franchise calledRoboCop: Prime Directives. At leastits kind of bold and potentially memorable, even though its also a mess. These songs were particularly hit-and-miss,with someGleecovers being adoredand others being memorable trainwrecks, in all honesty. Image via Pamplin Entertainment Itll break your brain, but in a good way. Who knows.What a TV show, Mark. NEXT:The Best So-Bad-They’re-Good Westerns, Ranked...

May 18, 2024 · 1 min · 105 words · Michael Barnes

The 10 Most Underrated 'Twilight Zone' Episodes, Ranked

The chemistry between the overall cast is another element that makes this episode one of the most underrated. Watch on Paramount+ KEEP READING:The 15 Best Hard Sci-Fi Episodes of ‘The Twilight Zone’ Image via CBS Image via CBS Image via CBS Image via CBS Image via CBS Image via CBS Image via CBS Image via CBS Image via CBS

May 18, 2024 · 1 min · 59 words · Nancy Morales

The 6 Best Medical Dramas on Netflix Right Now (February 2025)

Going to the hospital is rarely a good thing and seldom a treat. To help you figure out the best medical dramas on Netflix, here is a helpful guide. Guaranteed to hook you from minute one, this is one of the best new foreign-language series on Netflix. The show is a winner of 4 Primetime Emmys, among 84 other award wins and 253 nominations. Packed full of romance and tension,The Residentis primed for a binge-watch....

May 18, 2024 · 1 min · 92 words · Tara Washington

This 'X-Men '97' Easter Egg Answers a Long-Standing 'Spider-Man' Animated Series Question

What Happened to MJ in ‘Spider-Man: The Animated Series’? Although Morrie initially succeeds in abducting MJ, Peter tracks them to his underwater hideout. Both clones are said to be unstable and dissolve soon after, leaving Peter hysterical with grief once more. Image via Disney+ Peters clairvoyant allyMadame Web (Joan Lee)subsequently reveals that she knows where the original MJ is. X-Men ‘97is available to stream on Disney+ in the U.S. Watch on Disney+...

May 18, 2024 · 1 min · 103 words · Scott Frazier

The 10 Best Anime Movies of the 21st Century, Ranked

Paprikawas and still is renowned as a visual marvel and arguablythe best arthouse animated movie. The dream sequences in the film are exquisitely executed, achieving stunning technical heights. The writers made the film incredibly accessible to new audiences, thus increasing the IP’s appeal. Image via Toho Although called a tad “girly” by many,When Marnie Was Thereis certainly accessible for everyone. The two become best friends. But Anna gradually discovers that Marnie is not quite who she looks like it’s....

May 17, 2024 · 2 min · 298 words · Lisa Hensley

The 10 Best Thrillers Where the Villain Wins

As is the case in the vast majority of movie genres, good prevails over evil in most thrillers. The hero triumphantly walks away from an epic explosion after foiling the antagonist’s schemes. Unfortunately, it’s not exactly a happy ending. Image via Universal Pictures Another reason is that he arguably wins in the end. The killer behind the murders wasonly identified in 2019. As such,the ending ofMemories of Murderis grim and painful but full of profound meaning....

May 17, 2024 · 2 min · 263 words · Wendy Morris

The 10 Strongest Characters from The Hobbit Movies, Ranked

Originating as a bedtime story told by authorJ. From 2012 to 2014,Sir Peter Jacksonreleased a trilogy based onThe Hobbit,with mixed results. One area where Jackson succeeded, however, was bringing to life the many powerful characters of Middle Earth. Custom Image by Federico Napoli Though not as old as other elven leaders,Thranduil remains an accomplished military tactician and powerful warrior. Using these powers can be costly for her, especially if she travels into the heart of evil....

May 17, 2024 · 1 min · 174 words · Janet Garcia

IMAX Unveils Next-Generation Film Cameras at the Cannes Film Festival

Production is expected to begin on the new cameras by the end of 2024. The James Gunn superhero movie stars David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan. What Future Films Will Be Making Use of IMAX? Image via Universal Pictures DC is also bound for IMAX, withJames Gunn’sSupermanshot entirely in the format. Stay tuned here at Collider formore coverage from the Cannes Film Festival. Get a look at the new IMAX camera models in the gallery above....

May 16, 2024 · 1 min · 177 words · Janet Reynolds

The 13 Best Gangster Movies That Are Also Thrillers, Ranked

Clever and riveting,The Outfitis a gangster thriller done right. Unlike many other gangster movies,The Outfitisn’t flashy and adopts a well-known approach. Meanwhile, cop Richie Roberts becomes determined to bring Lucas down. Image via Focus Features Instead, it treats every major character as a flawed yet crucial piece in an ever-evolving story. Its a slick, quietly tense, and, in some ways, timeless British gangster flick. ButLe Samourainever feels boring, because its always precise and controlled, not to mention exceptionally stylish....

May 16, 2024 · 1 min · 127 words · Antonio Kane

The 15 Best 'One Tree Hill' Episodes, Ranked

It’s also safe to say that the main ensembletrashing another prom wearing thrifted outfits is aOne Tree Hillhighlight. Yet,one of the most heart-wrenching deaths depicted in the serieswas Quentin’s (Robbie Jones). Seeing a child navigate grief is truly devastating, thus why this episode is so touching. Custom Image by Jefferson Chacon This is also a pivotal moment for the brothers at the heart of the series. Image Via The CW...

May 16, 2024 · 1 min · 102 words · Melinda Blanchard