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Are you aware of anything more delightful than an exceptional episode of “Survivor”? We got double the pleasure here, as it seems we were given not just one, but two outstanding “Survivor” episodes. The finale commenced with Jeff delivering a lengthy speech on, unsurprisingly, unity, followed by discussions about the six finalists and why each of them deserves to win. He hinted at two challenges, two tribal councils, and two eliminations in this near-final episode of the season. However, it appears that this isn’t a two-part finale as previously stated in the last episode? Perhaps a fact-checker from CBS News finally approached the Reality TV offices, adjusted their glasses on their nose, and pointed out, “Well, it can’t be a two-part finale, because finales, by their nature, only consist of one part.” Who knows for sure.

You’re familiar with the compiled on-site collections that popular streamers like Max are currently offering, such as “All Thanksgiving Episodes of Friends in One Place!”. I’m proposing that Paramount+ creates a similar collection, but this one would focus exclusively on the Burger King episodes from The Challenge.

Following the conclusion of season 5B on Yellowstone, Beth Dutton and her husband, Rip Wheeler, will be venturing towards fresh opportunities: a spin-off series. According to Deadline, Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser have recently agreed to take on leading roles in this new show, focusing on their characters. It’s speculated that other key cast members might also join them in this new venture. Could it be possible that Beth and Rip’s intriguing friend, Travis, will make the transition as well?

I mentioned Barry Keouk, remember him? He’s the one playing Ringo. Here’s another actor to keep an eye on: The role of Paul has been cast as Mescal.

2020 may have been filled with an abundance of TV content, yet creative minds remarkably pushed the limits of this unpredictable and complex medium. Actors, in particular, delved into fresh dimensions of characters we already knew or presented us with new ones with assurance and panache. At its peak, acting mirrors humanity and reveals both our familiar aspects and those we’d rather not acknowledge. Each performance on this list did so captivatingly, proving that the quality of this year’s TV offerings was anything but ordinary. — Paraphrased by AI

Fred Hechinger, as his half-brother, Dmitri, is a nightclub-owning mimic who has the vague proportions of a Funko Pop, appearing to have been digitally shrunk down in some way so that he can look frailer than his brawny sib. Russell Crowe plays Sergei’s vodka-swigging daddy, Nikolai Kravinoff, a Russian gangster espousing a brand of masculinity so absurdly toxic that the first thing he barks to young Sergei after he dies for three minutes on the operating table after getting mauled by a lion is “WHY DID YOU NOT SHOOT?!” Christopher Abbott is an assassin named the Foreigner who dresses like he owns an art gallery in Geneva and has confusing powers involving counting. As Aleksei Sytsevich, a.k.a. the Rhino, one of Nikolai’s rivals, Alessandro Nivola does an even twitchier riff on what he did as Pollux Troy in Face/Off, at one point letting out a muted, prolonged shriek that no one acknowledges. That’s a lot of weirdness, and yet, I’d argue, none of it matches what Ariana DeBose is doing as Calypso, who as a kid gives Kraven the potion that activates whatever his deal is and as an adult stalks around a London law firm in intense geometric jewelry and assertive shoulder pads and is incapable of delivering a single sentence in a normal cadence — the way she says “moTHAfuckAAA” will haunt me forever.

This list, which first appeared on December 21, 2018, has recently been refreshed and now includes newly released episodes, just in time for your holiday enjoyment.

As a fan, I find myself expressing the news that Sundance is narrowing down cities for future festivals, much like Tyra Banks on “America’s Next Top Model.” Unfortunately, it seems Atlanta won’t be crowned as Sundance’s Next Top City. However, this change won’t take place until 2027. In the interim, they have indeed made some choices regarding which films to screen in 2025. The highly anticipated Sundance Film Festival lineup was unveiled on December 11, brimming with a wealth of independent films that will undoubtedly captivate audiences over the coming year. The festival is set to take place from January 23–February 2, 2025 in its traditional home of Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah. For now, Lisa Barlow can rest easy knowing her city remains a part of the Sundance family.

This year’s 97th Academy Awards are fast approaching, and while there isn’t a clear favorite like “Oppenheimer” this time around, that just adds to the excitement! The emotion here is anticipation. Furthermore, we’re all eager for an eight-foot tall, red-haired court jester, who will be hosting, to take the stage. To top it off, streaming viewers will finally have the chance to watch the ceremony live – yes, for the first time ever, the Academy Awards will be available online! So get ready, because the Oscars are on their way!

Taylor Sheridan’s continuous expansion in TV has sparked numerous queries. For instance, which classic western tropes will he address next? Why does this season of Yellowstone seem so fixated on John Dutton’s demise? Is there a particular reason he felt compelled to appear in Lioness and portray a shirtless character? These are just a few of the many questions that arise. Now, an essential question for Vulture critics Roxana Hadadi and Nicholas Quah: Does his latest series, Landman, which bears resemblance to Friday Night Lights and features a consistently grumpy Billy Bob Thornton, contain humor? Is it intended to be humorous? In fact, what constitutes a joke according to Taylor Sheridan?