Richard Price’s The Outsider is a great example of well-structured storytelling. Its concise ten-episode run and complete storyline make it a rare Stephen King adaptation perfect for a weekend binge. The show doesn’t overstay its welcome, offering a satisfying conclusion – a valuable lesson for many ongoing TV series.
The winners of recent seasons – Symone, Willow Pill, and Sasha Colby – were all captivating performers, immediately charming RuPaul despite their different styles. Some queens, particularly those with formal theater training, came across as overly calculated. There was a feeling they hadn’t embraced drag organically, but rather saw it as a platform to leverage their performance skills for career advancement. This idea was famously captured in a tweet about Rosé and Denali, suggesting they’d turned to drag as a last resort to achieve fame. While controversial, the tweet highlighted a concern RuPaul shared: some queens seemed to view drag as a means to an end, rather than a genuine passion. RuPaul believes drag is for those who don’t quite fit in, and she’s always championed queens who are authentic, even if a little rough around the edges. So, when queens rely heavily on professional training, it feels like a rejection of that core spirit of inclusivity and self-expression that RuPaul cherishes.
Jet Li first became well-known for his role in the 1982 Hong Kong film, Shaolin Temple. The film’s success led to another movie, Kids from Shaolin. He then collaborated with Shaw Brothers, Hong Kong’s leading kung fu studio, on Martial Arts of Shaolin, where he worked with director Lau Kar-leung.
The Backrooms started as a spooky story shared online on 4chan. It describes a strange, endless place of empty rooms that isn’t part of our world. The idea has grown since then, with people adding different levels and even monsters to the Backrooms, and you can only get there by somehow leaving our reality.
The 30th anniversary of Pokémon is bringing back some amazing merchandise, especially items that remind fans of the original games! Think back to sneaking a Game Boy under the covers to play Pokémon Red or Blue – that’s the nostalgic feeling this merch is capturing.
John Mulaney’s comedy routine actually inspired a character name in The Bride! Jake Gyllenhaal explained that he named a character Officer Goodman after watching Mulaney’s “incredible and hilarious” bit. Louis Cancelmi, known for Sorry, Baby, ended up playing the role, and Jessie Buckley, a star of The Bride!, praised his performance. Some joked it should be called ‘Sorry, Mulaney’ instead.
Featuring David Tennant and Olivia Colman, Broadchurch follows a detective duo as they solve shocking crimes in their quiet coastal town. Each case ends with a surprising reveal, handled with care and sensitivity. In a landscape filled with predictable crime dramas, Broadchurch stands out as a genuinely clever and insightful detective series – one of the best in recent television history.
Just because a movie is big in scope, stylish, or full of special effects doesn’t automatically make it good. Some of the most memorable action films succeed not with elaborate technology or over-the-top characters, but with clear direction, well-paced scenes, and impactful action sequences – like a chase that tells a story without needing constant explosions. These films are focused, efficient, and build genuine suspense. In fact, these 12 action thrillers aren’t just comparable to James Bond movies; they often surpass them with a quiet confidence.
Hoping Scream 7 would cleverly address its own legacy felt like a stretch, and the film unfortunately falls into the same pattern as its predecessors – simply acknowledging it instead of truly exploring it. The movie opens with a young couple visiting the house from the original Scream, now a macabre tourist attraction featuring crime scene markings and even an animatronic Ghostface. This feels fitting, because the film itself feels robotic, predictable, and lacks genuine scares. Unsurprisingly, the couple quickly becomes the latest victims. Even the over-the-top opening sequence – complete with a house fire, a falling chandelier, and a fatal plunge onto a knife – feels forced and relies on spectacle rather than cleverness. You can easily guess what’s going to happen. Honestly, even a minor set piece from a Final Destination movie is more imaginative and engaging.
The five-part drama, skillfully created by Craig Mazin, explored the political factors behind the Chernobyl disaster – one of the worst nuclear accidents in history. Featuring a talented cast and incredibly well-written scripts, the series was widely considered the best limited series of 2019. While every episode was strong, one in particular truly made the series exceptional.