WhyAquamandirector James Wan is returning to his 'down and dirty' horror roots withMalignant

“There’s only so many PG-13 movies I can make before I get bored,” says filmmaker. “There’s only so many PG-13 movies I can make before I get bored of that. TheConjuringfilms and theInsidiousfilms are so ghostly and supernatural and they play at a different level of horror. James Wan.Credit: Matt Kennedy/Warner Bros. I had so much fun making those films. My career has kind of dictated what kind of film Ishouldbe doing now....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Joshua Berry

WhyBarbariansshould be your next binge

The German Netflix series is the action-packed drama we could use right now. Barbariansis at the gate, and you should be paying attention. Here’s why it deserves the top spot on your watch list. Credit: Katalin Vermes/Netflix Arminius' conflicted feelings about his predicament are the unpredictable driving force throughout the season. His struggle helps ground what is otherwise a big, action-heavy work of historical fiction. The creators have crafted stunning battles, and allowed the characters to engage in effective emotional moments as well....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · William Fleming

WhyComing Out Coltonis a major fumble

Coming Out Coltonshould have spent more time on the field. Underwood says he can discuss none of this on his new show for “legal reasons.” But the bigger problem is that the series itself is flawed. Colton Ford in ‘Coming Out Colton’.CALEB ALVARADO/NETFLIX To be fair, some of the episode is fascinating. Underwood and his friend Gus Kenworthy (a.k.a. Tuaolo opens up about how Kopay’s book saved his life. Colton Ford with his former coach in ‘Coming Out Colton’....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Thomas Solis

WhyDoctor Whostar Jodie Whittaker was 'so sad' filming holiday special

The holiday episode airs Jan. 1 on BBC America. This article contains spoilers for the upcomingDoctor Whofestive episode. “I dont have a poker face. Its my actual job, so I should be better at it. But I remember when they called wrap on that day, Tosin was like, ‘Calm Down!’ Id gone, Id absolutely gone. In a way, its just reflective of the time weve had and this journey. I’m really lucky....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · William Cisneros

WhyInterior Chinatownmight offer the name Karen some image rehab and more thoughts from NBA winner Charles Yu

What’s the first thing you do after you win the National Book Award? If you’re Charles Yu, you come straight toEntertainment Weeklyto answer our burning book questions. Oh, and we’ll address theKarenin the room, too. Credit: Tina Chiou; Penguin Random House Read on for more. What is the first thing ever that you remember writing? When I was in fourth grade my class took a trip to Yosemite. I wrote poems while I was there....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Alicia Walsh

WhyIt's a Sindidn't show that final death: 'I know a good twist when I see it'

Plus, the packed Emmys supporting drama actor and actress races. And it’s all by design. “Within a show about people dying, you better pull some tricks to keep things buzzy. Olly Alexander and Lydia West in ‘It’s a Sin’.Ben Blackall/HBO Max But actually, it’s not just a trick, it’s the whole point that thisreallyhappened. That happened so many times.” He continues, “So the audience goes through a similar experience. That’s what it is....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · John Powell

WhyLegaciesgetting canceled is about more than just losing a show

For the first time in 13 years, there won’t be a Vampire Diaries show on the air. In 2009, a lot was up in the air. “I just didn’t want to be the end of a trend.” Paul Wesley, Nina Dobrev, and Ian Somerhalder on ‘The Vampire Diaries’.Everett Collection But even then, they had no idea what they were starting to create. As Williamson said, “Turns out the vampire phase was not over....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Michael Williams

WhyLuciferstar Tom Ellis loves season 5's many Deckerstar twists

Warning: This article contains spoilers from all eight episodes ofLuciferseason 5, which dropped Friday. Were her feelings for Lucifer real? How did you feel about them actually hooking up this season? Credit: JOHN P. FLEENOR/NETFLIX So, I think it was inevitable that we were going to get to that moment. But you know what? Unfortunately for our fans, you cant have your cake and then eat it. But you know what?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Edwin Fernandez

WhyMoon Knightstar Ethan Hawke was 'apprehensive' about doing a superhero project

Hawke tells EW what to expect from his ‘terrifying’ character. Let theEthan Hawkevillain era commence! It changes your relationship to a performer, so I’ve always been nervous about it. Marvel Entertainment Villains might be my future." At least this year it will be. “The comic book world meant a lot to me when I was younger,” Hawke says. But then Oscar asked me, and I really respect him. Mohamed Diab, I really like his films, he’s a special director....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · Zoe Sanders

WhyNew Girlis the perfect quarantine comfort binge

Now, I’ve seen essentially every series that I have any interest in. So I was forced to decide what rewatch I would embark on in the weeks and months to come. Hell, it also doesn’t hurt that they havetheir own quarantine experience. Ray Mickshaw/FOX But why elseNew Girlover other popular comedy binges likeThe Office,Parks and Recreation, orScrubs? !, Jessica Biel, Nick Kroll, Carla Gugino, Merritt Weaver, and Taylor Swift. Just to name a few....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Paige Curry

WhySession 9is the scariest film you can watch this Halloween

“He is just a complete bulldozer and asshole and doesnt listen to the people around him. That’s how we introduce the guy. He’s at AA and he sounds like a murderer. He talks about driving a forklift through his ex-wifes house. And it becomes progressively more intense.” Cummings' recommendation for the most terrifying film readers can watch this Halloween. “Session 9is one of my favorites,” says Cummings. They go in to clean it out and strange things start to happen....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Christian Nichols

WhyThe Flashstar Carlos Valdes thought goodbye episode's [SPOILER] would be a 'disaster'

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Tuesday’s episode ofThe Flash, “Good-Bye Vibrations.” Cisco Ramon leftThe Flashthe way he entered it with a pop icon’s hit song. (Though Barry said he had no idea how that happened.) Carlos Valdes on ‘The Flash’.Bettina Strauss/The CW “But it actually ended up being a lot of fun.” The song’s contents also gave Valdes pause. Why would they choose to write a karaoke scene for this song?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Henry Richardson

WhyThe Man Who Fell to Earthbosses picked Bill Nighy to take on David Bowie's role

“And it was a radically daunting prospect to stand in his shadow. His legacy is very meaningful to people, and that was not something to play around with lightly. The hubris of even choosing to do that could take you down.” David Bowie in ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’.Studiocanal/REX/Shutterstock “What does that metastasize into, and who do you become? We’re writing an entirely new character. And that’s what made it something worth doing for us....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Sabrina Zamora