Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Abbott Elementary, season 4, episode 4, “Costume Contest” Although Abbott Elementary Season 4’s Halloween episode seemed destined to repeat a frequent Barbara storyline, but the plot took another direction towards the end. Abbott ElementaryThe cast of characters is some of the funniest on television, but they all have hidden depths to accompany their comedic one-liners. Abbott ElementaryJacob is a great teacher, although he is also extremely cheesy and addicted to drama, while Melissa is fiercely loyal, although she is also undeniably argumentative. Janine’s mentor, veteran teacher Barbara Howard, may be the most interesting contradiction…
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Although The Simpsons Season 36 launching a Halloween special at the end of November may seem bizarre, there is a justification for this strange choice. The SimpsonsA 37th season renewal has yet to be announced, but that doesn’t mean the long-running series is playing it safe just yet. On the contrary, The Simpsons Season 36 was unexpectedly experimental in its first few outings. Season 36, Episode 1, “Bart’s Birthday,” was an ambitious meta-universe “Series finale” This finally explained why The Simpsons never ages. The following episodes were equally bold in their construction. Not only did The Simpsons Season 36 Episode…
In ThanksgivingAt the end of, Eli Roth’s Festive Killer reveals who the killer is, his twisted motives, and sets up the next sequel. Thanksgiving began as a fake trailer featured in directors Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez’s ambitious double feature Grinder. Grinder intended to be a tribute to exploitation films from the 70s and, to that end, the duo from Tarantino’s film Death Proof and Rodríguez Planet Terror was finished with fake movie trailers from the likes of Roth, Rodriguez, Rob Zombie and Edgar Wright. Sixteen years later, Roth Thanksgiving trailer became a real movie. One of the biggest differences…
While RoseaneThe Season 10 revival was a success, Roseanne Barr’s return was short-lived, with the actress being forced out before becoming The Conners. The story of a working-class family and its outspoken titular matriarch, Roseane provided a starring role for its leading lady. Like Roseanne Conner, comedian Roseanne Barr has become a household name. Roseane it also boosted the careers of its stars John Goodman and Laurie Metcalf, and the show launched Sara Gilbert and Johnny Galecki to sitcom stardom. However, this did not last until Roseanelast exit. Although its spin-off The Conners based his special appearances on the reality…
Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Abbott Elementary, season 4, episode 4, “Costume Contest” While Abbott Elementary Season 4’s Janine and Gregory’s relationship was highly anticipated, the show’s Halloween special proved that the couple can be a little predictable as a couple. Abbott ElementaryThe entire cast of characters is adored by viewers, and the workplace mockumentary has offered some of the funniest character comedy on network television in recent years. That being said, Abbott ElementaryGregory and Janine’s romance is still central to the show’s appeal. Like so many shows before it, the light-hearted comedy used the chemistry between the two…
Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Abbott Elementary, season 4, episode 4, “Costume Contest” In a crowd scene, Abbott Elementary Season 4’s Halloween episode referenced star/creator Quinta Brunson’s famous first role in a 2014 viral video. Abbott Elementary SchoolYour entire cast of characters is hilarious, Quinta Brunson’s Janine Teagues is the heart of the show. Brunson performs double duty as creator of Abbott Elementary and his star, which is an incredibly impressive achievement at just 34 years old. While Abbott ElementaryAva, Melissa, Jacob, and Barbara are all compelling characters, it’s Janine that the show focuses on, and her perspective shapes…
Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for episode 10 of Grotesquerie Although GrotesqueThe series finale offered viewers some answers, the show’s conclusion still left many important mysteries open. Judging by Grotesque episode 9, GrotesqueThe first season’s finale didn’t have a chance to wrap up its plot neatly. The horrific multiple homicides at the end of the episode made it seem like Lois’ dreams could have been distorted premonitions. GrotesqueThe season one finale would likely prove Lois right, as the heroine’s disturbing dreams began to come true in the penultimate episode. This apparently rendered GrotesqueThe big twist of episode 7, which the…
Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Terrifier 3 (2024) THE Terrifying franchise has no female equivalent to Art the Clown, but Terrifying 3the ending of created one from an unexpected source. Terrifying 3The brutally bloody deaths are difficult for some viewers, but they’re not the scariest thing about the controversial horror sequel. Terrifying 3Vicky, Art the Clown’s accomplice, delivers some of the film’s most shocking and memorable moments, although her kill count is technically lower than Art the Clown’s stunning sequence. Anyone who has seen the now infamous glass shard scene can attest to the disturbing intensity of Vicky’s evil…
Although Gilmore Girls had many stories that raised the ire of its fans, it is strange that two of these subplots told almost the same story at the same time. Gilmore Girls’ cast of characters have never been the best communicators. Ironically, considering how well-read and sometimes absurdly long-winded both Lorelai and Rory could be, both generations of Gilmore women were often faced with misunderstandings and miscommunications. Some of them were just comedic asides, but some turned into full-blown conflicts. In particular, Dean Gilmore Girls The role was often beset by many misunderstandings between him and Rory. Rory and Dean…
Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Terrifier 3 (2024) This article includes descriptions of fictional murder, self-harm, and suicide. While Terrifying 3 never explains the differences between Vicky and Art the Clown, they are relatively easy to resolve by observing their respective responses to injuries. Terrifying 3 It is not a film that is excessively concerned with the mechanics of its plot. Overall, director Damian Leone Terrifying the trilogy owes more to the bloody films of Herschell Gordon Lewis than to the narrative experimentation of Christopher Nolan. That being said, in the midst of everything Terrifying 3In the brutal deaths,…