When people think of space operas, Star Wars is still the most famous and popular example. Since the original 1977 film by George Lucas, many other stories have explored this type of sci-fi, with its focus on space travel, exciting adventures, memorable characters, and grand stories. And now, one of those stories is becoming popular with audiences again.
Everything shifted in 1996 with the release of Scream. This film, directed by horror master Wes Craven, was a clever commentary on slasher movies, playfully poking fun at the clichés of the genre. It combined this self-awareness with a fresh, suspenseful take on the slasher formula, resulting in something truly original. No line of dialogue better captures the film’s intent than a few whispered words spoken over the phone to its group of teenage protagonists.
However, Lumley is most famous for playing Patsy Stone, the glamorous ex-model and fashion editor, in the popular comedy series Absolutely Fabulous, alongside Jennifer Saunders.
Hot Toys has announced eight new Star Wars figures, and they’re incredibly detailed recreations of beloved characters. These 1/6 scale figures include iconic heroes like Luke Skywalker and Yoda, several different Stormtroopers, and the popular villain Darth Maul.
Rather than a surprising shift in direction, Hokum feels like a natural progression for director Scott, whose work with horror has been quietly building for some time. With his new film, a collaboration with Damian McCarthy of Oddity, it’s a good moment to revisit Scott’s previous forays into the genre before exploring the terrifying events that unfold at a haunted Irish inn.
This month, all episodes of Friday Night Lights became available on the streaming service. Along with the show, several series from the Battlestar Galactica universe, including its spin-off Caprica, were also added. Friday Night Lights, which aired from 2006 to 2011, centers on a high school football team in a small town and tackles serious topics such as racism and substance abuse. Jordan joined the show as a main cast member for its final two seasons.
Jacob Elordi first became well-known for his roles in the Netflix film The Kissing Booth and the HBO series Euphoria. He’s since moved on to more prominent film work, receiving an Academy Award nomination for his performance in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein and a BAFTA nomination for Saltburn, directed by Emerald Fennell.
Last week, The Sun reported that a third season of MobLand is being planned, but this hasn’t been officially announced.
Shibariumscan, that nosy neighbor with a clipboard, logs the wobble from 3,010 on April 30 down to 1,240 on May 2-58.8% lower, with a flourish.
A particularly iconic moment from the movie features Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) correcting Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) about the shade of blue of her sweater. Miranda explains it’s actually cerulean and details how the fashion world boosted the color’s popularity, connecting it to significant financial impact and employment. She emphasizes that everyone, including Andy, is influenced by fashion trends.