“You Have to Trust the Audience”

Cobra Kai Season 6 revealed a twist to Mr Miyagi’s past, and how he isn’t always the wise, yet merciful man that we know and love. To emphasize the possible mean-spirited nature of this Karate master, the show brought in a younger version of Pat Morita‘s character, played by Brian Takahashi. But behind the scenes, … Read more

‘Y2K’ Review – ‘SNL’s Kyle Mooney Heads Back to the ’90s in Entertaining, but Underwhelming Directorial Debut

Throughout his career, Kyle Mooney has always had an interest in the decade he grew up in, the 1990s. As a cast member on Saturday Night Live, he was part of numerous sketches that parodied that period’s entertainment (like in the animated short, “Middle-Aged Mutant Ninja Turtles”). There’s a throwback feel to Brigsby Bear, which … Read more

‘Tracker’ Season 2 Episode 8 Recap

Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for Tracker Season 2 Episode 8. The supernatural streak continues this week on Tracker Season 2, with our team hunting a ghost. In “The Night Movers,” the missing person makes himself disappear, and Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley) gets the break he’s been looking for in the cold case … Read more

‘Yellowstone’s Latest Death Hits So Much Harder Than We Expected It To

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 12. Considering that Yellowstone opened its latest season with the death of Kevin Costner‘s John Dutton, it didn’t seem likely that tragedy would strike again so soon. But, then again, this is a Taylor Sheridan show, and whenever the filmmaker gets cooking, we almost … Read more

‘Dune Prophecy’ Episode 3 Recap

Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Episode 3. In its third episode, Dune: Prophecy takes us back to the humble origins of House Harkonnen. “Sisterhood Above All” is divided into past and present timelines, delving deep into why sisters Valya (Emily Watson) and Tula Harkonnen (Olivia Williams) are how they are, … Read more

Prophecy’s Emma Canning Reveals What Shocked Her Most About Tula’s “Grotesque” Mission

Editor’s note: The below interview contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Episode 3.Although HBO’s Dune: Prophecy takes place 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), many of the familiar touchstones fans have come to recognize from Denis Villeneuve‘s big-screen adaptations of Frank Herbert‘s universe are still alive and well. The planet of Arrakis … Read more

‘Train to Busan’ Fans Will Love This Netflix Horror Show With 80% on Rotten Tomatoes

Between the massive library of existing Korean content available on Netflix these days and the new series vying for our attention semi-weekly, it’s easy for older stories to get lost in the button-pressing shuffle. 2021’s limited series The Silent Sea is one of those overlooked gems, a harrowing clash of dystopian dread, claustrophobic ambiance, and … Read more

10 Worst Movie Vanity Projects, Ranked

Vanity projects are movies created to showcase a single individual’s talents, vision, or ego. While some vanity projects manage to achieve artistic or commercial success, others falter spectacularly, weighed down by self-indulgence and a lack of critical oversight. These films reveal the pitfalls of unchecked creative control, with their creators failing to recognize the line … Read more