WhileA Year in the Lifegot a lot wrong, there is one plot that I could never understand in Netflix’s 2016Gilmore Girlsrevival. Even the bestepisodes ofGilmore Girls: A Year in the Lifedidn’t feel quite right. Part of this could be put down to the nine years that elapsed between the original series finale and the arrival of 2016’s Netflix miniseries. Part of it could be blamed on the brevity of the four-part miniseries, whose pacing felt nothing like one of the original show’s more luxuriant 22-episode outings....

TheX-Menfranchise has finally confirmed that Professor X is not the mysterious “Inmate X” that the comics has been teasing – and in fact, that the character’s true identity is far more dangerous, as Marvel unveils a new species of mutant, whose powers exceed Charles Xavier, and even his antagonistic “twin,” perennialX-villain Cassandra Nova. InUncanny X-Men#8 – written by Gail Simone, with art by Javier Garrón – it discovered that Scurvy, Charles Xavier, and the late Harvey X are all part ofa subspecies of mutants dubbed “the Avians”of which there are five....

Martial arts movieshave fights that take place in a wide variety of settings, but snowy landscapes might just be one of the most compelling setpiecesleaned on by the genre. Thebest martial arts movie fightsmake heavy use of their environment, which can be as much of a combatant as the opponents within, as the fighters use every advantage of their surroundings possible. In this respect, a wintry environment can do wonders for the memorability of a battle....

The genre ofsci-ficontinues to evolve beyond the familiar confines of Hollywood blockbusters, with international andforeign language moviesbringing fresh perspectives to the genre. Whether in China or France, many boundary-pushing films challenge traditional sci-fi conventions, offering unique cultural viewpoints and innovative storytelling approaches that transform familiar tropes into something genuinely unexpected, and perhaps brazenly absurd. Due to its larger budgets, American sci-fi often prioritizes spectacle and cutting-edge visual effects. However, international contributions to the genre frequently take more experimental paths that form, at times,movies that blend sci-fi with horror....

The movies of theMarvel Cinematic Universe, and the Marvel movies that came before it, offer some incredible endings, leaving a profound impact on comic book movie fans. For the most part, the endings of Marvel movies are better known forthe MCU’s post-credits scenes, which always promise a teaser of the next film to come. It’s important to keep in mind that the actual final beats of a film before these are often amazing in their own right, ensuring each Marvel movie ends on a high note....

Kicking off the new year, the most anticipated movies being released in January 2025 include classic horror remakes, original and sequel action movies, family-friendly comedies, historical dramas, and intriguing thrillers. Partnering with predictive media data analytics companyDiesel Labs,Screen Ranthas exclusive data assessing which new movies have received the most online hype ahead of their premieres. These films are each assigned a hype score, measured by their engagement across various online platforms....

The fall TV show slate continues to become more exciting in November 2024, which will see the premieres of brand-new thrillers, franchise spinoffs, comedies, dramas from successful showrunners, and new reality series. Partnering with predictive media analytics companyDiesel Labs,Screen Ranthas exclusive data analyzing the new TV shows with the most online engagementahead of their debuts. A hype score measuring buzz and anticipation is given to each new series, which is determined by chatter across various platforms....

While fast-paced action can be incredibly enjoyable, there’s a lot to be said for a slow-burnsci-fi moviethat takes its time to reveal its true nature. By allowing the space for atmosphere and complexity to grow and breathe, sci-fi stories can become all the more thought-provoking and philosophically rich when they don’t underestimate the audience and allow for events to occur naturally without the need for endless explosions, chases, or blockbuster movie spectacles....

Angela Deemfrom90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?has sent a harsh message toMichael Ilesanmias he celebrates his significant milestone in the United States. The couple got married in January 2020, but their relationship didn’t end happily.Michael’s continued infidelity caused Angela to become bittertowards him. Despite the betrayal,Angela brought Michael to Americaon a spousal visa in December 2023 with hopes of rebuilding their relationship while living together. However, Michael had different intentions, andhe fled from Angela’s house in Hazelhurst, Georgia, in February 2024....

New footage has been released forAlien: Earth, hinting at some details about the prequel series. The upcoming TV series is set in theAlienfranchise universe, and while the plot remains hidden,it will take place three decades before the events of Scott’s 1979 original film. The show will premiere in 2025 but does not yet have a release date. TheAlien: Earthcastincludes Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Timothy Olyphant, Essie Davis, David Rysdahl, Kit Young, Sandra Yi, Samuel Blenkin, and Adarsh Gourav....

WhenAmerican Horror Storyfirst aired in 2011, audiences fell in love with the show for many reasons. The show has a unique and creative take on horror stories, the anthology format ofeach season telling a different story keeps the show fresh, and the dark nature of the show keeps AmericanHorror Storyunpredictable, as every character is disposable as each season introduces a new set of main characters. However,one of the main reasons the show was so popular was the incredible performances by Jessica Lange, who has played four different characters throughout the show’s run to date....

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Anora. 2025’s Best Picture winnerAnorais full of memorable scenes and unforgettable quotes that are often hilarious but also sometimes quite powerful. ThroughoutAnora, which won 5 Academy Awards, including Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, andBest Actress for Mike Madison, Ani (Anora) experiences a brief rise and fall into an ultra-luxurious lifestyle after meeting the young heir to an enormous Russian fortune, Ivan. Ani ultimately discovers that Ivan is just a child with little care for anything or anyone in the world....

Arcane’shighly anticipated season 2 is set to return with some exhilarating action, and the show just teased its darkest fight yet. Despite having a critically acclaimed first season,Arcane’s decision to end with season 2 creates higher stakesfor the next installment, meaning each impending battle could be fatal for some characters. The plot looks set to focus on the brutal war between Zaun and Piltover, suggesting the series still has plenty of big fights to come, andwhile Jinx and Vi’s eventual clash looks to be the most heartbreaking conflict yet, season 2 teased an even darker bout....