Since The Addams Family Originating as a comic strip in 1938, Wednesday Addams captured the hearts of audiences, but the character's most recent iteration on Netflix Wednesday It might be the most exclusive version of all. First released in 2022, Wednesday stars Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addamsthe dark and brooding teenage daughter of the iconic Addams Family. After being suspended from yet another school, Wednesday is involuntarily enrolled at Nevermore Academy, a school for outcasts where she quickly becomes drawn into a murderous mystery that goes back generations. Netflix Wednesday stands out because it is an intriguing mix of old…
Author: Megan Hemenway
Tony Shaloub is known for his leading role in the crime comedy Monk, yet the actor's other long-running show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, should be equally popular, especially after its Emmy win. Shalhoub has been in the film and TV business for decades, after landing his breakout role in the sitcom, Wings. He has received acclaim for projects such as Men in Black II, The Man Who Wasn't There, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. However, the audience will probably recognize him by Monk, which aired for eight seasons from 2002 to 2009. Although Monk could be considered Shalhoub's claim to…
In 2024, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes introduced an entirely new era to the long-running sci-fi franchise and, in the same vein, there is a Planet of the Apes a trend that the next films should not repeat. After three films dedicated to the rise of Caesar and his society of apes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes skips forward several generations to focus on Noa, a young monkey whose world comes to a standstill when a rival population of monkeys takes over his village. This new age of apes is different, but it has the potential…
There are countless theories about which actor will play James Bond Next, a recent prediction stands out as not only unexpected but also completely genius. James Bond is one of Hollywood's most legendary film franchises and has been going strong since 1962. Nowadays, the British spy is on hiatus, but that's just so the film series can find its next 007 for the next movie, Bond 26. Several actors have been touted as the ideal James Bond, but there is one man who is an especially interesting choice. For the most part, the main candidates to play James Bond are…
In 2021, Daisy Ridley starred Chaos Walka science fiction action film with a premise so good that it should have been a huge success, but ended up being panned by critics. In 2015, Ridley landed her breakout role as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. For three films, Ridley has led the iconic sci-fi franchise through some incredible highs and disappointing lows. In this way, Ridley came face to face with worldwide success and devastating reviews. However, as it turns out, Star Wars isn't the only sci-fi epic Ridley has seen destroyed by viewers. There are a number of…
In the musical film, EvilAriana Grande's Glinda sings often, but the song that really defines her and gives the audience insight into her character is “Popular.” First introduced in The Wizard of Oz like Glinda the Good, Glinda in Evil is self-obsessed, driven, and exceptionally intelligent. Although she initially intimidates her new roommate, Elphaba, the two women learn to love each other despite their differences. More than that, Glinda tries to teach Elphaba how to be liked at school (and in the world) where everyone seems to be against Elphaba all the time. Despite the fact that Evil seems to…
This article contains spoilers for the musical Wicked/Wicked: For Good. The first half of Evil was an incredible success, making the wait for the second part even more difficult, but a certain promotional image of Glinda creates some concern for the second film. The musical Evil has long been a mainstay of the musical theater sceneso its 2024 film adaptation was a surprise success. The film received praise for its stunning direction and visuals, courtesy of director Jon Chu, and moving performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. However, despite these positive reviews, Evil: forever must still maintain its landing.…
Netflix's hit romantic drama Virgin River is based on a series of novels by Robyn Carr, and while the television series doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon, the books it's based on may have already come to an end. Virgin River, Both on screen and on the page, it tells the story of Mel, a nurse who moves to the idyllic town of Virgin River for a fresh start and finds many new and important connections there. Netflix has six seasons of the series and a seventh is on the way. Virgin River is far from the first Netflix…
With squid game Season 2 set to premiere on Netflix on December 26, 2024, it is imperative that audiences remember what happened during the first season of this iconic South Korean thriller series. Launched in 2021, squid game became an overnight hit on Netflixquickly becoming the streaming service's most-watched TV show of all time. With its mix of shocking horror and a uniquely dark premise, squid game captivated all types of viewers. Now, the series is finally returning with a second season that looks just as horrific and mind-bending as the first. Based on the trailer, squid game Season 2…
With squid game Season 2 set to premiere on Netflix on December 26, 2024, it is imperative that audiences remember what happened during the first season of this iconic South Korean thriller series. Launched in 2021, squid game became an overnight hit on Netflixquickly becoming the streaming service's most-watched TV show of all time. With its mix of shocking horror and a uniquely dark premise, squid game captivated all types of viewers. Now, the series is finally returning with a second season that looks just as horrific and mind-bending as the first. Based on the trailer, squid game Season 2…