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Film & Television

  • Movie musical madness

    On-screen musicals have a colorful presence in cinematic history, yet have lately taken up the role of pariah. Three recent releases—The Color Purple, Wonka, and Mean Girls—were widely marketed without highlighting their musical elements. This means for the ill-informed audience member, one might sit down in the theater under no impression that they are about to see a musical.

  • RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 8 is now streaming — here's how to watch

    Last season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars saw all previous winners compete for the crown of "Queen of All Queens." Season 8 returns to the typical makeup of an All Stars cast, consisting of contestants who competed—but didn't win—on a previous season of RuPaul's Drag Race.

  • The age of the edit: beyond fancams and character compilations

    At its most simple level, an edit can be a compilation of one character’s best/most notable moments. Maybe it’s set to a sultry song with slow zooms on the actor’s face (it oh so often falls into this category). On the more comedic side, it may be strung together with meme photos, viral audios, and commentary by way of comic sans subtitling.

  • For the love of watch parties

    With social media, the concept of a watch party has transformed. You can share the viewing experience with thousands of people online through social feeds, online chat groups, or even livestreams. Although you might not be in the room with the people you’re watching alongside, the countless perspectives, memes, and wild takes bring a sense of community—albeit somewhat chaotic—all the same.

  • How to watch Peter Pan & Wendy: Where to stream the new twist on a classic story starring Jude Law

    Peter Pan & Wendy, the newest live action spin on the classic story of Never Land, is now streaming on Disney Plus. The new movie is available to watch worldwide for all Disney Plus subscribers.

  • Reboot, Redo, Retitle: Hollywood's Trip to the Recycling Plant

    TV reboots for “Twilight” and “Harry Potter” have both been announced as in the works, and honestly, I’m just tired. Is the content well really so dry that we need to reinvent movies that are barely over 10 years old? Moving at Renesmee aging speeds here!!

  • How to watch 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' - the final season lands on Amazon Prime Video

    After four memorable seasons following the 1950s housewife turned stand-up comic, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” returns for its fifth and final installment. With 20 Emmy wins, one of the best Amazon Original series yet has captivated audiences and critics alike throughout its run.

  • I went behind-the-scenes on an 'Outlander' tour in Scotland. Here's how scenes from TV matched up to real life.

    Earlier this year, my sister gushed about a show that I just had to watch: Outlander. As a fan of historical fiction, I quickly became enamored with the show. When a family trip to the UK came around, we couldn't resist adding a stop in Scotland to visit some filming locations.

  • 'Grand Crew' is a hilarious sitcom with heart — here's why you should give this overlooked comedy a chance

    Grand Crew is created by Phil Augusta Jackson, a writer and producer best known for his work on Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Insecure. The sitcom follows a group of young professionals in LA as they traverse dating, new jobs, and the ups and downs of friendship.

  • Why Lloyd Coming Out Was Such A Beautiful Moment In 'Below Deck' History

    Bravo's Below Deck typically focuses on fights and dramatic charter guests, but Lloyd Spencer coming out as sexually fluid to his crewmates in a recent episode changed the narrative to one of togetherness. The tender moment was a dramatic shift in tone from the earlier episodes of the season and a landmark moment in the show's history.

  • What We Can Gain From Seeing History On Film

    We often look to the our past to see what was in style, what everyday experiences were like, what people cared about in any particular era. We look back to see how we have changed. Or how we haven’t. Yet in the digital age, we are all too willing to let the next trending topic on Twitter or limited tv series do the leg work for us.

  • What Happened To Duane Chapman After 'Dog The Bounty Hunter'

    The notorious crime fighter has had a contentious public perception since he first appeared on the screen. Duane has been in and out of reality television since the A+E series concluded, though he still maintains his brazen lifestyle when the cameras aren't rolling.

  • Did 'WandaVision' Save the On-Screen Superhero?

    The MCU had become predictable. So predictable, that I was guessing lines before characters said them while in the theater. While Infinity War and Endgame broke the cycle of repetition to a certain extent, I was fairly ready to close the chapter on my viewing of on-screen superhero content. WandaVision pleasantly shattered that perception.

  • All About Mina Starsiak's New Business Two Chicks District Co.

    Mina Starsiak of Good Bones recently started a new business expanding her home renovation empire into the retail space. As her mother Karen Laine has transitioned towards retirement, Mina has continually stepped out on her own. Two Chicks District Co. is her most recent endeavor, focusing on her passion for community transformation.

  • Damian Powers & Giannina Gibelli’s 'Love Is Blind' Relationship Timeline

    Damian Powers and Giannina Gibelli from Love Is Blind went through the wringer in their relationship both onscreen and off. They built a bond without even knowing what the other looked like. After they left the pods of the Netflix dating show behind, their relationship grew more complex. Eventually it became too much to keep together.

  • How Lauren Cohen of 'Below Deck Med' Is Connected To J.Lo & Ben Affleck

    Sharp-eyed fans of Below Deck Med noticed a familiar face in a video of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck enjoying a stroll while on vacation: past stew Lauren Cohen. The crew alum hadn't made many waves since her time on the Bravo series. But this spotting of Lauren got fans wondering what her connection with the A-list couple was.

  • Every Season Of 'Below Deck,' Ranked From Worst To Best

    With eight seasons on the high seas, Below Deck has provided quite the collection of nautical shenanigans. Yachting brings strangers together to live and work in cramped quarters while catering to rich and demanding guests. All things considered, that high-stress environment creates the perfect cocktail for a reality show.

  • 'My Big Fat Fabulous Life:' Whitney Thore's Best 2021 Fashion Looks

    Whitney Way Thore has been sharing her experiences on My Big Fat Fabulous Life for eight seasons, and she's had some killer fashion looks throughout the series. She not only shows off a dynamic style, but also consistently advocates for more inclusive sizing in women's clothing.

  • Why Pete & Alex's Intense Fights Were Edited Out Of 'Below Deck Med'

    The storyline of Below Deck Mediterranean season 5 drastically changed due to issues with deckhand Pete Hunziker, and some pretty epic fights between Pete and fellow crew member Alex Radcliffe didn't actually make it onto the series. If the producers hadn't been forced to change routes, the fights between them may have been a big focus in the season.

  • 'Sexy Beasts:' Are Tyler The Alien & Kariselle The Panda Still Together?

    The Sexy Beasts season 1 cast members Tyler the Alien and Kariselle the Panda connected on the series, and fans want to know if they stayed together beyond the wild dating show. Meeting while wearing elaborate prosthetics and makeup sparked their romance, and their bond only grew when they were unmasked.

  • 'Teen Mom OG:' Tyler Baltierra & Catelynn Lowell's Relationship Timeline

    Viewers first got to know Catelynn and Tyler on 16 and Pregnant in 2009, during which Catelynn gave birth to their first daughter Carly. Soon after, their relationship was put further into the spotlight on Teen Mom. After nine seasons, the two seem stronger than ever, but let's look back at how they got here.

  • Why Captain Glenn on 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Never Fires Crew Members

    Early departures of crew members has become an almost expected part of reality television at sea. Only a select few seasons of Below Deck and Below Deck Mediterranean have gone without one or more firing, but the newest spin-off has now completed two season without any crew members being asked to leave.

  • What Kariselle The Panda Really Looks Like On Netflix's 'Sexy Beasts'

    The dating series Sexy Beasts recently premiered on Netflix and viewers want to know what Kariselle the Panda looks like underneath the furry facade. From her first moments on screen, Kariselle was the life of the party: her job is quite literally being a party motivator, and she captured the attention of the three beast bachelors she had to choose from.

  • Why CJ Should Have Picked Casey Over New Jarred on 'FBoy Island'

    CJ Franco chose Jarred Evans (New Jarred) on the finale of FBoy Island but some fans think she should’ve picked Casey Johnson. Casey came onto the island as a fboy while Jarred joined the show as a nice guy, and yet still many viewers think the pair should have ended up together. What about Casey and CJ's connection made fans cheer for a fboy?

  • Who Is Still Together From 'Too Hot To Handle' Season 1 (& Who Isn't)

    The Netflix original series challenged young singles to put aside their physical desires with no kissing or sex during a one month retreat at a tropical villa in order to form deeper connections, and that test did result in some successful couplings for the original cast. Yet outside the bubble of the villa, those relationships got put to the real test.

  • Why The Kardashian Family Brags About Being Talentless

    Critics may knock the stars of Keeping Up With The Kardashians for becoming rich with no real talent, but many members of the Kardashian family take pride in their so-called talentlessness since it has brought them success. Becoming some of the most popular and influential personalities in the world does not come easy.