The Star Trek movies didn’t just continue the ideas from the original series—they helped the characters and the world of Star Trek evolve. Although the original cast was key to the franchise’s success, a particular supporting actor had a significant impact on its direction. While William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy were iconic, another actor truly paved the way for what came next.
The fantasy horror series often explored mature themes, including sex and violence, but sometimes crossed the line. A particularly problematic storyline in Season 4 involved Jason Stackhouse being kidnapped by a group of werepanthers who attacked and sexually assaulted him. The show then treated this horrific experience lightly, failing to acknowledge the trauma and ultimately sending a damaging message to survivors of sexual assault.
Let’s talk about episode 9, “I’m Not A Big Fan Of Olives” – though honestly, “You’re Gonna Run Over A Turtle!” would have been a better title. Be warned: if you haven’t seen the episode yet, stop reading now, because I’m about to reveal spoilers.
Rupert Grint is best known for playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson as part of the iconic trio. He recently discussed with the BBC the chance of reprising his role as Ron, and also shared which Hogwarts House he believes he would be sorted into.
While chatting with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Brendan Fraser discussed his screen test for the unmade Superman movie, Superman: Flyby. Horowitz wondered if Fraser had actually worn a Superman costume during the audition. Fraser confirmed he did, and shared that the project, which was to be directed by Brett Ratner, had very tight security surrounding it.
When Jay and Sam’s Thanksgiving plans fell through, they decided to host a small celebration at Woodstone Mansion – something they hadn’t done since moving from New York. But before they could enjoy the holiday, Sam had to fly to Chicago for a book signing, leaving Jay in charge of the ghosts – a difficult task since he can’t see them. Though he assures Sam he’ll look after their ghostly friends, he quickly confesses he has a different plan in mind.
In 2024, Sadie Fanning acted alongside Timothée Chalamet in the Bob Dylan movie, A Complete Unknown. The film received very positive reviews and earned $140 million in theaters, with 95% of audiences enjoying it. Interestingly, Predator: Badlands also has a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and even a slightly better critic score (85% versus 82% for the Dylan film). Now, Predator: Badlands has surpassed the Dylan biopic financially, earning $141 million.
ABC has delayed premieres before, and those shows generally performed well. While the delay for season 8 of The Rookie likely benefits the show with exciting new developments, the same might not be true for the Atlanta-based procedural. This doesn’t mean season 4 of Will Trent will be poor in quality, but certain storylines or characters may suffer as a result of the delay.
The show aimed to be different from the original story, focusing entirely on Clark Kent’s life before he became Superman. This allowed for ten seasons of exploring his journey as he developed into the hero we know.
Calling Shane simply a Western doesn’t do it justice. It fundamentally reshaped the genre and left a lasting impact on filmmaking. The film, featuring Alan Ladd as a weary gunslinger seeking peace, forced audiences to question traditional ideas of good and evil. Its breathtaking and unforgettable conclusion continues to spark debate among Western fans, but often the larger themes of the film – particularly its poignant final scene – are overlooked in these discussions.