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Hunter McVey, who worked with Isabelle Tate on an episode of 9-1-1: Nashville that aired on October 9th, shared his sadness after hearing of her passing. McVey played a character who received a lap dance from Tate’s character, Julie, in the episode. He told People magazine that he hadn’t known Tate before filming, but she was a wonderful colleague. He recalled being nervous on his first day and how Tate always offered encouraging words after each take. He described her as having a joyful energy and said he was grateful for the chance to work with her, adding that her performance will remain a part of the 9-1-1 Nashville pilot forever. He extended his condolences to her family.

Just because Joshua Malina appears in an upcoming episode of Law & Order on October 23 (available to stream on Peacock the next day) doesn’t mean his character will die. In fact, the promotional materials didn’t even mention a reunion with his Scandal co-star until Malina and Goldwyn posted a playful video referencing their time on Scandal and a famous line from The West Wing. Check it out here:

The comic book industry is increasingly using “blind bags” – sealed comics where the cover is a surprise until you open them. These can sometimes contain rare variant covers. Some publishers, like DC with their “Blind as a Bat” and “Lights Out” bags for Batman and DC KO respectively, charge extra for these mystery comics (the Batman variants were all foil covers). Other publishers, such as IDW and Marvel, offer them at the regular comic book price, simply adding an element of surprise to the purchase.

When it comes to holiday episodes of Batman: The Animated Series, “Christmas with The Joker” is the most well-known, especially because it was one of the earliest. Later in the series, after a visual update, “Holiday Knights” presented a story told through three separate segments featuring Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy, Batgirl & Clayface, and The Joker. Beyond Christmas, Batman also has strong ties to Halloween, as seen in films like The Batman and Batman Forever. Though many episodes capture the spirit of the holidays, one truly stands out: “Almost Got ‘Im.” This episode cleverly incorporates Halloween and features one of the biggest surprises in the show’s history.

The image shows a large AR-15 rifle hovering above a house, with the time ‘2:17’ displayed on the barrel. While the director hasn’t explained the meaning behind this striking visual, it’s sparked a lot of online discussion. Considering the film’s overall dark story and recurring themes, we can likely understand what the director is hinting at with this image. Here’s an explanation of what the floating gun symbolizes in Weapons.

It’s tough for any TV show to maintain its quality consistently over many seasons. Eventually, most long-running series will have a season or storyline that feels rushed or uninspired – some fans even jokingly refer to this as a ‘gas leak year’ for the show Community. That’s why you’ll mostly find shows here that were consistently excellent throughout their entire run.

By 2025, The Conjuring: Last Rites was marketed as the final film in the series. The title itself suggested a conclusive ending to the Warrens’ story. The movie wrapped things up with a positive outcome for Ed and Lorraine, feeling like a natural conclusion to the entire universe of films.

As a horror critic, I’ve learned that everyone’s scared of different things. Some people are genuinely terrified by classics like The Exorcist or The Thing, while others find even something like Courage the Cowardly Dog unsettling. But let’s be real, if you’ve been watching horror for years, you develop a pretty high tolerance. It takes more than just shock value or gross-out gags to truly scare you these days. There’s a lot of stuff out there that tries to be disturbing, especially if you dig into those ‘Disturbing Movie Iceberg’ lists, but being scary and being disgusting aren’t the same thing at all. A movie can be repulsive without actually being frightening, and vice versa.

During interviews for The Force Awakens in 2015, Harrison Ford was asked by Collider (see the video below, with the lightsaber question around the 2:10 mark) what color lightsaber he would choose.

Leonardo DiCaprio has had a long and successful career in film, and as he approaches four decades in the industry, it’s interesting to look back at the movies that defined him. While his early work in the ’90s launched his career, it often gets overshadowed by his more recent, impactful roles over the last 25 years. However, some of his most compelling performances actually came in those early films. What’s Eating Gilbert Grape is a standout example, showcasing a unique performance from DiCaprio, supported by a talented cast and a deeply moving story. It’s a film that remains worth watching again and again.