Stephen King thinks the 1990 movie adaptation of Misery is better than his book. Directed by Rob Reiner, the Oscar-winning movie stars Kathy Bates as former nurse Annie Wilkes, who rescued James Caan’s novelist Paul Sheldon after his car crash. Bates was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance, which she won. In a […]

Warning! Spoilers ahead for NCIS: Tony & Ziva.NCIS: Tony & Ziva just backed itself into a corner in terms of featuring flagship characters, Leon Vance and Timothy McGee. The NCIS franchise‘s latest offshoot banks on the chemistry of Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo, as they reunite on the small screen a decade since they […]

It’s hard to believe that it’s been two years now since Star Wars finally grew beyond anything George Lucas imagined. Whatever his critics (and Harrison Ford) may think of George Lucas’ writing, the creator of Star Wars undeniably has an incredible imagination. He created the Star Wars galaxy, a sandbox so many have played in […]

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Dexter: Resurrection season 1.Dexter: Resurrection completely backtracked on Harrison Morgan’s (Jack Alcott) story, and it was the best decision the franchise could have possibly made. When it was first announced, Dexter: Resurrection seemed extremely risky. The original Dexter‘s ending and the ending of New Blood had crushed the franchise’s […]

Yellowstone might be great, but one Taylor Sheridan show stands far above the rest. I’ve seen every season of the Yellowstone franchise so far, and though Sheridan’s writing provides consistent entertainment throughout, different seasons vary drastically in quality. Even just in Yellowstone, there’s a notable disparity between 3 and 5. Beyond the original Paramount Network […]

Any movie from a Coen brother used to be required viewing, but Ethan Coen‘s underrated 2024 gem doesn’t get the attention it deserves despite having a 2025 spiritual sequel. Bursting on the scene in 1984 with Blood Simple, the Coens quickly became the most interesting new voices in film with output that ranged from irreverent […]

There’s no shortage of amazing thriller TV shows out there waiting to be discovered. From gritty crime sagas to chilling horror stories and mind-bending sci-fi experiments, small-screen thrillers have delivered some of the most gripping tales ever told. With dozens of options spanning every possible subgenre, the sheer abundance of choice can feel overwhelming. Among […]

Every year, prospective new shows are designed and tested for the small screen, but some of the greatest concepts never leave the pilot stage. Whether filming costs were deemed too expensive, scheduling conflicts arose, or the network simply didn’t resonate with the central story, countless pilots are passed on each network TV cycle. Even wildly […]

A classic book from the post-apocalyptic genre served as the inspiration behind one of Stephen King‘s best novels. Surprisingly, the book that inspired the King of Horror also has a one-season TV adaptation, which premiered in December 2024. Unfortunately, it remains underappreciated and deserves a lot more attention. Stephen King has written a long line […]