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1996 saw the release ofPeter Jackson’sfirst major Hollywood studio production,The Frighteners. Despite this, the movie was not a hit with moviegoers or critics. With the shifting cinematic landscape, perhaps now is the perfect time to revisitThe Frighteners. Image via Universal Pictures The Frightenersrepresented the culmination ofthe New Zealand filmmaker’s earlier foraysinto lower-budget horror comedies. The Frightenersexceptionally marries both horror and comedy through its intense macabre imagery and amusing comedic moments....

Ranging from the culturally insensitive to the seditiously sacrilegious, these episodes representSouth Parkat its most controversial. All the while, Stan suffers ongoing physical abuse at the hands of his irritable older sister. The episode first garnered some attention for its depiction of Muhammad in the wake of theJyllands-PostenMuhammad cartoons controversy. Image by Federico Napoli 200 and 201 are among the five episodes unavailable on HBO Max. NEXT:The Best Comedy Shows of All Time, Ranked According to IMDb...

On that front, Scorsese delivered an elevated exploitation film that hinted at what his talents were capable of. The Last Waltzis a film chronicling reunions, farewells, and the celebration of the unifying power of music. Martin Scorseses iconic concert documentary captures the farewell performance of The Band at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom. Custom Image by Federico Napoli It would also be Burstyn who would pick Scorsese to direct afterFrancis Ford Coppolarecommended him for the job....

And thats part of what makes his filmography, to date, quite interesting. He takes risks and goes to some weird places tonally speaking, too. Perkins distinct style means his work isnt going to be for everyone. Image by Federico Napoli It’s atmospheric and occasionally psychologically unsettling, but that’s about it. ButThe Monkeyis one ofa handful released in 2025, and a pretty damn good one at that. What begins asan unnerving crime/thriller filmeventually becomes… well, something else....

The Wheel of Time’s second season premiered in 2023, and earned generally positive reviews from critics. Truth be told, there isn’t a whole lot that this episode has going for it. Luckily, Rand is saved by Moiraine. Image via Prime Video But this isn’t all that happens. It’s also thebest season finale of the series, and by far the best episode of Season 2. KEEP READING:All 15 ‘Wheel of Time’ Books, Ranked...

For fans ofThe Twilight Zone, the horror anthology format is sacred. If horror anthologies are your thing but you want something darker than the norm, this is a must-watch. That ambiguity is central to the series' power. Image by Nimesh Niyomal Is he having a breakdown? Kneale doesnt offer an explicit answer, and he doesnt need to: horror is created in that not-knowing. What makesBeastsresonate decades later is its unflinching look athow easily the mask of civility slips....

1994 was a great year forJeff Daniels. Harry’s not there, but he’s left a bomb in his place. It’s a scene that works because Harry’s not screaming or trying to hopelessly run away. Image via 20th Century Fox Instead, he accepts his fate in the final second of his life. Daniels said: “I remembered an interview that Roy Scheider did forJaws. How did you do it?' Spielberg’s biggest collaborator stayed behind on Amity Island....

Ryan Coogleralways delivers incredible projects, and right now, his new feature,Sinners, is on fire. It then showsMichael B. Jordanas Oscar, going about his day before the BART police detain and kill him. Thestandout track is “Fruitvale Suite,“which is the closing composition of the film. Custom Image by Jefferson Chacon Creed became legendary on its own andrevived theRockyfranchisein a bold and beautiful way. Other artists on the soundtrack includeChildish Gambino,Jhene Aiko,The Roots, andVince Staples....

But back in the day, HGTV had quite a bit of gardening shows. Many of which were the crown jewels of the connection. Perhaps the centerpiece of the G wasGardening by the Yard, hosted byPaul James. Image via HGTV At least we have photos on the HGTV website to settle us. Other beloved garden shows of yore includedA Gardener’s DiarywithErica GlasenerandA Gardener’s JournalwithKathy Renwald. But hey, it worked! Image via HGTV...

The besthorrorfilmsare the ones that don’t forget feelings. Watching this is more gut-wrenching than any brutal kill ever could be. Can’t decide on the right fright for your night? Image via Shudder We’ve got you covered. It’s often forgotten how vital ambiance is to a good horror film. Of course, the blatantly scary moments (kills, gore, torture, etc.) Image via Shudder make movies frightening, but it’s how a feature crafts constant discomfort that leaves audiences disturbed throughout....

“Bones,” however, wasn’t McCoy’s original nickname. her pet name for the curmudgeonly doctor during their time together. “Let That Be Your Last Battlefield” is a less-than-subtle condemnation of racial hatred. Image via NBC McCoy is beset by the fond memories that old nickname brings back. Or at least by a killer shape-shifting alien who takes on Nancy’s form. Maybe the long-hoped-forStar Trek 4gives us the answer.

Amy’s introduction could change all that. I’d love to see more of these characters showing up, and Amy is only the start. For Tails, who looks up to Sonic as a big brother, that’s a major shift. Custom Image by Nimesh Niyomal For Knuckles, who tends to be fairly distrusting, it would be a source of conflict. Amy’s the only person he can depend on especially if she saved his life....

Only once has there ever been an act that was not a solo singer. And it took 21 seasons for it to happen. It was a monumental moment in the show’s trajectory. Image via NBC The beauty ofThe Voicelies in its ability to showcase a diverse range of voices across every genre of music. And we’re going to take a stab at analyze just why these groups can’t winThe Voice....