579 posts tagged ‘entertainment culture’
How the Golden Globe nominations could shape the Oscar race this year
Like it or not, as the first big awards show of the year, the Golden Globes set the tone for everything that comes after. Even with their complicated backstory and the fraught history of the now-defunct Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the Golden Globes remain a valuable marketing tool for studios. Their strategic… Read more...
Mark Ruffalo wanted to challenge audiences' perception of him as The Hulk with Poor Things
There are so many places one might recognize Mark Ruffalo from: as the adorable love interest from 13 Going On 30, the sperm donor from The Kids Are Alright, the journalist from Spotlight… the list goes on. But there is, of course, one inescapable, monumental recurring role that has been Ruffalo’s defining character… Read more...
The 17 best TV performances of 2023
What a victorious year it’s been for TV—and we’re not just talking about the WGA and SAG winning their contract negotiations. The past 12 months have also boasted some truly great series, as evidenced in our best shows of the year list, that were brought to life by some truly great performers. From breakout turns in I’… Read more...
Saw XI is already coming out next year
If you don’t count 2021’s Spiral, which was of course only From The Book Of Saw, there were six years between Jigsaw and this year’s revival Saw X. And there were seven years between Jigsaw and Saw 3D. But it was an annual franchise before that, with a Saw movie coming out every October from 2004 to 2010. Now, after… Read more...
Anne Hathaway is glad she never made her Barbie movie or Spider-Man 4
Anne Hathaway doesn’t seem like the kind of person who lets herself get bogged down by regrets. She certainly presents a cheery vibe, but she’s a professional actor and could probably make us think “boy, that Anne Hathaway sure seems nice” in her sleep. What we mean is that she doesn’t seem like a Jacob Elordi-type… Read more...
Tony Shalhoub on his favorite episode of Monk and who made him laugh the most on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
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Doctor Who's 60th Anniversary Is Finally Joining Magic: The Gathering
A few months ago Wizards’ latest Magic: Universes Beyond release celebrated 60 years of Doctor Who in style, with decks filled with cards from every era of the show... except its then-upcoming present. That’s all changing very soon, thankfully. Read more...
The cast of Archer share their favorite memories from the show's 14 seasons
After 14 seasons on TV, Archer finally comes to a close next week, with the long-running spy comedy ending its shockingly consistent run of profane jokes, high-energy action, obscure references, and Kenny Loggins musical stings with a three-episode finale event, Archer: Into The Cold, on December 17 on FX and FXX (and… Read more...