579 posts tagged ‘entertainment culture’
Honoring the Inspiring Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Luminaries Lost in 2023
Gizmodo,
Every year, io9 pays solemn tribute to actors, directors, artists, composers, writers, creators, and other icons in the realms of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy that have passed. Let us celebrate their everlasting impact on genre together. Here are the luminaries whose work has impacted the lives of so many and will live… Read more...
Toho Wants to Take Its Time Making Its Next Godzilla Movie
Christina Chong teases an epic return to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Robert Rodriguez could be bringing The Faculty back to life. Plus, get a look at Evil’s return and a glimpse of What If’s 1602-inspired episode. Spoilers, assemble! Read more...
Year-end roundtable: On Disney's 100th anniversary, what succeeded?
AV Club,
In a series of special year-end roundtable discussions, The A.V. Club looks back at the stories that made the biggest impact on pop culture in 2023. Read more...
The 15 best New Year’s Eve scenes in film
Whether it’s the tension of the countdown, the promise of romance, or simply the idea of letting go of the past and moving on into an unknown future, there’s just something about New Year’s Eve that brings on new revelations, fresh insights, and enticing connections. The holiday also happens to make for a great… Read more...
6 things you have to watch on TV this weekend
Welcome to the weekend edition of What’s On. Here are the big things happening on TV from Friday, Dec 29 to Sunday, Dec 31. All times are Eastern. [Note: The weekly edition of What’s On publishes on Sundays.] Read more...
Gary Oldman was Sirius-ly unimpressed with his own Harry Potter performances
We have to imagine it would be difficult to be judged by Gary Oldman—That voice! That glower! That endless series of accents and prosthetics! Which is why we’re glad today that we are not, in fact, Gary Oldman. Who went in for a bit of the ol’ self-judgment on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast recently, in… Read more...
Former Bachelor host Chris Harrison addresses "toxic" relationship with television show
It’s been two years now since Chris Harrison—whose grinning countenance was once almost totally synonymous with the world of manufactured TV love—departed his role as host for the Bachelor franchise of shows. Harrison left the series in 2021, amid controversy over his vocal support for Rachel Kirkconnell, a contestant… Read more...
Jessica Chastain turns down all Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo
It turns out that fans don’t have as much power over movies as they might think. Sure, every now and then, they can will a John Krasinski into a Multiverse Of Madness or the teeth out of Sonic the Hedgehog’s head. But the almighty Jessica Chastain will not bend to their demands. Read more...