Sitcoms became incredibly popular in the 1970s and 80s. Television networks started creating interconnected shows – shared universes – to turn occasional viewers into dedicated fans, hoping to keep them watching for a couple of hours each week. By combining classic sitcom formats with this shared universe approach, even shows that weren’t initially strong could benefit from the popularity of the connected series.
As a huge fan of both classic and modern takes on the werewolf myth, I really enjoyed Teen Wolf. It’s a fresh look at the 1985 movie starring Michael J. Fox – this time created by Jeff Davis and with a new story. The show drops you into the world of Scott McCall, a typical high school student in the fictional town of Beacon Hills, California. Everything changes for him one night when he’s bitten by a powerful alpha werewolf, and suddenly he’s the Teen Wolf!
Many fantasy TV shows have struggled to stay on the air. Netflix, in particular, has often canceled shows that didn’t attract enough viewers, leaving series like Cursed, Lockwood & Co., Warrior Nun, and Shadow and Bone with unresolved storylines. But platforms like Prime Video and HBO have started a promising trend: finding ways to continue these shows, and other streamers are now following suit.
For a long time, Tina was just a name dropped in passing, but those brief mentions created a sense that she was an important character, even though she wasn’t shown on screen. Now, with her appearance in Stranger Things season 5, it’s obvious that her role is much more significant than many people initially thought – she’s far more than just a connection to Erica.
Starting December 1st, you’ll be able to watch the classic horror film The Silence of the Lambs, starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster, on Tubi for free. The movie is joining Tubi’s streaming library and is expected to be a popular addition.
What’s so great about revisiting these underappreciated films is their willingness to experiment with different styles and types of stories. Movies like Scorsese’s wild comedy After Hours and Wenders’ beautiful road movie Paris, Texas feel incredibly creative, reflecting a time when filmmakers weren’t afraid to take chances. While they may not have been huge commercial successes, they changed how stories were told on film, and they still feel fresh and meaningful today.
Before the second season of Ahsoka arrives, it’s been announced that Claudia Black won’t be returning as Mother Klothow. According to Bleeding Cool, Klothow was one of the witches from the planet Dathomir, residing in a different galaxy on Peridea. Black has shared the reason for her absence, which might come as a surprise to viewers of Ahsoka.
The season 1 finale of Succession was packed with drama – a busy wedding, several surprising betrayals, a shocking death, and a last-minute twist focusing on the relationship between the father and son at the heart of the show. That final twist was made even more powerful by an amazing, unscripted performance from Jeremy Strong.
According to GamesRadar+, Hayden Christensen recently attended Fan Expo Boston and took part in a Star Wars discussion. When asked which films in the series he enjoyed the most, Christensen emphasized that he’s not only an actor who appeared in the Star Wars movies, but also a dedicated fan.
It’s always been a challenge for filmmakers to bring Stephen King’s stories to the screen. Both new and experienced directors often find it difficult to capture the same sense of fear in a visual format as King creates with his writing. Interestingly, some of his most successful movies aren’t about monsters or supernatural creatures at all, but focus on very human stories. In fact, one of these films consistently appears on “Best Movies of All Time” lists, even though it initially failed at the box office.