Why Was 'The Mentalist' Cancelled?

The2000s saw many highly popular cop proceduralscome to life, from the narcotic-orientedThe Wireto the ongoingNCIS. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to sustainThe Mentalistin the long run. However, these changes couldn’t saveThe Mentalistand all its beloved characters. Image by Jefferson Chacon In no uncertain terms,Baker expressed on KTLA morning newsthat he has no plans to revisit the series. “I want to see what’s around the corner ahead of me,” he says. “I don’t want to necessarily go back and revisit....

April 19, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Laura Davis

You May Not Have Noticed, Ben Affleck and the Director of the Accountant Franchise Made One of the Most Heartbreaking Sports Movies Ever Made

ButBen Affleckand directorGavin O’Connorwouldbring a tragic edge to this formulawithThe Way Back. The Way Backstars Affleck as Jack Cunningham, a man who’s at a crossroads in his life. This emotional performance helpsThe Way Backstand out, especially sinceAffleck was drawing from his own struggles with alcoholism. Custom Image by Nimesh Niyomal Perera I found it very therapeutic." Even by the film’s end, he’s still on a long, rocky road to recovery....

April 19, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · John Ward

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Just Topped the Original Netflix Show’s Brutality With This Character Death

Multiple aspects of this scene make it one of the most gory and morally corrupt murders in the MCU. So we are flung into Fisk’s world of panic, where he can take control. After all, he isn’t angry at the officer who has betrayed him. Image by Zanda Rice It alsomakes the scene far more ominous because his appearance of powerlessness shows how dominant Fisk has become. Never did Netflix focus on someone’s death and its physicality so much....

April 19, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Dean Kirby

‘Dark Winds’ Just Went Full ‘Twin Peaks’ for Its Most Ambitious Episode

The ongoing third season has featured the largest number of these elements so far, as Joe has been haunted by his decision to leave B.J. Vines (John Diehl), the man responsible for his sons death, to die, while also investigating the abduction of two local boys, one of whom was later found dead, which he believes may be the work ofthe Ye’iitsoh, a monster described in Navajo/Dine traditions.The seasons latest episode was its most surreal yet, providing a trippy look at a troubled mental journey for Joe as he discovers the truth about disturbing events from his childhood, with an audiovisual style that is distinct from the series usual aesthetic and recalls the work of filmmakers such asDavid Lynch....

April 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1025 words · Victoria Brown

‘Shifting Gears’ Needs To Do Way More With Its Most Underused Character in Season 2

When done well, you have a strong character or can have something rather surface-level and overtly sexualized. With only 20-minute-long episodes, every line needs to keep the plot moving forward. However, theHulu sitcom already had the perfect subplot and friendship group to make Frankie a part of. Image via Hulu Christopher Reeve gave me strength when I needed it the most. Your Rating Your comment has not been saved Cast Image via ABC...

April 19, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Paul Brown

‘Sinners’ Lands Highest CinemaScore for an Original R-Rated Horror Film Ever

It’s extremely rare for a horror movie to earn the sort of reviews that directorRyan Coogler’sSinnershas. For instance,The Exorcism, starringRussell Crowe, earned a disastrous D grade according to CinemaScore. Sinners' A grade echoes critical sentiment. Image via Warner Bros. Remarkably,Coogler’s first three features all earned RT scores in the 90s. His lowest-rated directorial venture isWakanda Forever, which was also “certified fresh” at 84%. As per CinemaScore,Wakanda ForeverandCreedboth earned A grades, while the firstBlack Pantherearned a perfect A+....

April 19, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Lisa Grant

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2's Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Gets Infected by Review Bombers

It would appear that the trolls are out of their caves. The Last of UsSeason 2 premiered last week to excellent viewership figures and positive reviews. It holds a “certified fresh” 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Image via HBO But the second season’s audience score is in a free-fall. Why is it that review-bombers always seem to target women? It received widespread acclaim from critics. Custom Image By Yailin Chacon...

April 19, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Phyllis Farrell PhD

‘The Voice’s Hailey Wright Reminds Us About the Origins of Female Country Music

The interesting thing aboutThe Voiceis watching what the goal is for the artist while they have this giant platform. Having a massive television opportunity, do they use it to jumpstart their career? Do they play to win, showcasing their voice to the best of its ability? Image via NBC Hailey’s decision to perform this track goes beyond just a talent competition. It was an opportunity to help teach viewers about the history of female country vocalists....

April 19, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Katelyn May

“Careful What You Wish For”: Maura Tierney Reveals the ‘Law & Order’ and ‘SVU’ Crossover’s Unexpected Connection to ‘ER’

It was so funny because I have said I want to do stunts. But I was very tentative. He wasnt a stunt man. Image via Will Hart/NBC It was fun, but I wont say I excelled at it. So I have more free time than, say, when I was on ER. And the scenes are much more concentrated.The other day, I had three interrogations back to back. Or maybe four, Im not sure....

April 19, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Amy Davis

“He’s Still Living a Pretty Full Life”: ‘Ghosts’ Star Asher Grodman Dishes on Trevor Becoming a Dad, Whether He Pays Taxes, and His “Colorful” Dynamic With Hetty

But I guess it’s been a while. It’s been four years, so I’m excited. I’m not a parent, but I would imagine. Image by Jefferson Chacon I love the reaction when he first finds out. You somehow perfectly capture that new parent feeling of being happy and terrified at the same time. Pete and Hetty did have time. Image via CBS Pete was probably a better father than Hetty was a mother, I would imagine, but maybe not....

April 19, 2025 · 4 min · 761 words · Robert Robles

“I Was Sticking Up for My Family": The Real Housewives of New York's Gia Giudice Opens Up on Her Contentious Relationship With Bethenny Frankel

Bethenny Frankelrecently began talkingaboutTeresa Giudice’s family. In a new interview withPEOPLE, Giudiceexplained why she felt the need to call out Frankel. In her new interview with PEOPLE,Giudice explained that her responseto Frankel was justdefending her family. Image via BravoTV. And I’m honestly just over talking about it. There’ll be a new thing next week, and I thinkshe should just leave it at that too. “Just treat peoplethe way you would want to be treated....

April 19, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Aaron Jones

“I’m Gonna Shoot My Shot”: Yes, Randall Flirting With Olivia Benson in ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ Was Chris Meloni’s Idea

There, fans see Olivia Benson at his bedside, along with the rest of his family. That includes his older brother, Randall Stabler, played byDean Norris. Ahead of the new season, Norrisspoke with Collider’sTaylor Gates. Image via NBC ‘And what is his pickup line? ‘Hey, baby you want some brisket? You want to try my brisket? I make the best brisket. ‘I just thought it was funny and doing it literally over the comatose body of his brother....

April 19, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · David Moss

“This Is Actually Really Embarrassing”: ‘The Wedding Banquet’s Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, and Han Gi-chan Reveal the Gayest Thing in Their House

The film refreshingly allows its actors to play against typeto some extent. It is such a fun time. I feel like the de-gaying the house scene nothing has made me laugh harder this year. Image via Sundance Institute I’m like, My multiple Kathryn Hahn posters would absolutely give me away. BOWEN YANG: As a Kathryn Hahnhead. A Hahnaissance woman, if you will. Image via Bleecker Street KELLY MARIE TRAN: Hahnassiance oh, yeah....

April 19, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Jeffrey Perry