To really capture viewers, a science fiction show needs a compelling and frightening setting, whether it features futuristic technology or strange beings. This world needs to feel believable and well-thought-out, not silly or forced. A common problem is shows getting lost in complicated storylines that don’t ultimately lead to a rewarding conclusion.
In Predator: Badlands, Dek comes across both Predator and Prey while tracking the Kalisk on Genna. Director Dan Trachtenberg skillfully combines these two universes in a new and exciting way. The film focuses on this central crossover and doesn’t get bogged down in explaining the broader connections to previous Predator or Prey movies.
Fans disagree on when things started to go wrong, but most agree that recent seasons haven’t been as good as the earlier ones. Season 12 was particularly poorly received, making the future of American Horror Story uncertain, though a thirteenth season has now been confirmed.
Understanding how Rotten Tomatoes scores work is key. The site gives movies and TV shows two scores: the Tomatometer, which reflects the opinions of professional critics, and the Popcornmeter, which shows what regular viewers think. A score of 90% on either meter means that 90% of the reviews were positive, while 10% were negative.
Kimmel took to Instagram to confirm Escobedo passed away earlier today, November 11, though he did not disclose his cause of death. The late-night host – who’d known his late bandleader since they were kids – shared a photo of his friend working on set. Via his message, the “heartbroken” Kimmel opened up about how he and Escobedo had been “inseparable” since childhood and shared what it was like working with him on the talk show:
Medical dramas are among the most enduring shows on television. Consider General Hospital, which has been a fixture on the air for over 50 years. Many of these shows offer truly excellent television, with examples like MASH, Nurse Jackie, and The Good Doctor* representing just a small portion of the quality available.
Early reviews are in for Edgar Wright’s new film, The Running Man, which will be released on November 14th. Currently, the film has a 64% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 64 reviews, earning it a “Fresh” designation. This is a small step up from the 1987 version starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, which received a 59% score. However, it’s the lowest rating yet for director Edgar Wright, known for critically acclaimed films like Shaun of the Dead, Baby Driver, and Hot Fuzz.
The filmmakers, Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris, shared that it’s been a funny and touching experience imagining how their classic toys would deal with modern technology, and they’re excited to give fans a first look. They also praised Greta Lee’s performance as Lilypad, highlighting her ability to bring both playful sass and genuine emotion to the character.
It’s easy to see why science fiction show creators produce so much content. They build incredibly detailed future worlds with their own unique rules and technologies, and naturally, they want to spend as much time as possible delving into all the possibilities within those worlds – worlds that can only come to life on screen.
I really enjoyed Clear and Present Danger when it first came out in the mid-1990s. I was already a fan of Tom Clancy’s book and the previous Jack Ryan films, so I went to see it in theaters opening weekend. I watched it a lot on cable TV over the next couple of years, but I haven’t seen it since around 1997. It’s been about 30 years, and a lot has changed – both my own preferences and the way movies are made.