James Van Der Beek, Dawson’s Creek Star, Dies At 48 After Battle With Cancer

In 2024, the actor publicly shared that he had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer the previous year. As medical bills piled up, he began selling items from his career – including costumes and props from his films and TV shows – in late 2025 to help cover the cost of his treatment, just three months before he passed away.

Prime Video’s Underrated Sci-Fi Western Could’ve Been Westworld’s Replacement

The critically praised sci-fi Western series, which debuted on Prime Video in 2022, stars Josh Brolin as Royal Abbot, a Wyoming rancher. Abbot is caught in a feud with a competing ranching family, the Tillersons, but his problems take a strange turn when a puzzling black hole appears on his land, and a mysterious stranger shows up at his ranch.

Every Avenger’s Best Non-Marvel Movie

Robert Downey Jr. has had a remarkably diverse career, long before becoming famous as Iron Man. Early on, he played Charlie Chaplin in a serious biographical film and collaborated with acclaimed directors like Robert Altman and Oliver Stone. He’s shared the screen with a wide range of actors, from the esteemed Ian McKellan to the comedic Rodney Dangerfield. Even after initially stepping away from Marvel, he continued to take on significant roles, culminating in an Academy Award-winning performance in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.

10 Best Indie Comics That New Readers Should Start Right Now

It can be difficult to start reading popular superhero comics like Uncanny X-Men, Batman, or Daredevil mid-story – you might feel lost without knowing what happened before. That’s where independent comics shine. Because they don’t rely on years of established backstory, indie comics are ideal for people new to the medium, offering self-contained stories that are easy to jump into. Here are ten of the best indie comics to get you started.

A Collection of Miniature Bridgerton Rants

Bridgerton consistently delivers delightful drama and silly, unimportant conflicts, and the first part of season four is no exception. Get ready for plenty of gossip and minor frustrations – the kind you’ll be excitedly sharing with friends. Here’s a rundown of some of the pettiest moments so far.

“Wuthering Heights” Star Explains The Title’s Meaning And Why It Has Quotation Marks

The movie Wuthering Heights tells the passionate love story of Catherine Earnshaw, played by Robbie, and Heathcliff, played by Elordi. Early trailers showed that director Fennell’s version would differ from previous adaptations, featuring a modern, upbeat soundtrack by Charli XCX and a very visually striking gothic atmosphere. Elordi has confirmed that the unusual quotation marks around the film’s title are a deliberate creative choice.

You Don’t Have to Read Wuthering Heights Before Seeing Wuthering Heights

With the new film adaptation of Wuthering Heights coming out soon, there’s only a short time left to finish the 416-page Penguin Classics edition. If you’re debating whether to make time for the book before seeing the movie—and wondering if it will actually enhance your experience—our critics and editors are here to help you decide: Is it worth reading Wuthering Heights before you see it on the big screen?