TV / Streaming

See the all-new TV spot for the Ahsoka Star Wars series

Published

2 years ago

09/15/2023

This past July I was lucky enough to moderate panels during Superhero Comic-Con for multiple stars from a galaxy far, far, away such as Ming-Na Wen, Katee Sackhoff, and the man behind the Mandalorian helmet, Barry Lowin. In my conversation with Barry, I came to a realization in the middle of our panel and declared in front of a huge crowd that: we are going through a renaissance of Star Wars. That was a few months ago however it’s even more evident after this past week’s episode of Ahsoka that my statement is true.

Last May we were blessed with seeing flashbacks between Anakin and Obi-Wan Kenobi during their sparring days and the most recent episode of Ahsoka took us through past events of The Clone Wars and is providing Hayden Christensen a little of his own renaissance.

There he was. In his Clone Wars armor leading Commander Rex and guiding a young Ahsoka Tano into battle. If you were to ask me 20 years ago, what are two things I wish we would have had an opportunity to see for the Star Wars fandom that I never expected we would get, it would be: Seeing Luke Skywalker in his prime (which occurred during the S2 finale of The Mandalorian) and second I would say seeing a live-action Anakin during The Clone Wars. No not episode II, those were the events leading up to the war, but actually seeing Anakin in his prime and still far enough away from the dark side was more fulfilling than I anticipated. It was a wonderful and emotional surprise.

It is remarkable that we as fans are able to have all these incredible moments after so much time has passed. Perhaps it makes it all the more special. An actual live-action Clone Wars series wouldn’t have been on anyone’s mind after episode III. Things were much more absolute then. I guess that makes us more like Sith than we realize. One can only hope that with Dave Filoni at the helm, fans can experience more unexpected moments where, no matter how improbable it may seem, the impossible is possible. He has been a guiding light for the franchise. A fan turned storyteller who only wants to see this universe flourish. A savior of nerd passion and imagination.

A New Hope.

TV / Streaming

See the first trailer for highly anticipated detective series “Down Cemetery Road,” starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson

Published

1 week ago

10/30/2025

Ted (Steady)

Apple TV+ unveiled the captivating trailer for highly anticipated new thriller Down Cemetery Road, starring and executive produced by Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner Emma Thompson, and also starring Golden Globe and two-time Olivier Award winner Ruth Wilson. The eight-episode series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Wednesday, October 29 followed by new episodes every Wednesday through December 10.

Synopsis: When a house explodes in a quiet Oxford suburb and a girl disappears in the aftermath, neighbor Sarah Trafford (Wilson) becomes obsessed with finding her and enlists the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm (Thompson). Zoë and Sarah suddenly find themselves in a complex conspiracy that reveals people long believed dead are still among the living, while the living are fast joining the dead.

The ensemble cast includes BAFTA Award winner Adeel Akhtar, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Emmy Award nominee Tom Goodman-Hill, BAFTA Award winner Darren Boyd, Tom Riley, SAG Award nominee Adam Godley, Sinead Matthews, Ken Nwosu, Fehinti Balogun and Aiysha Hart.

Produced by 60Forty Films, “Down Cemetery Road” is written by Morwenna Banks (“Slow Horses”) who also serves as executive producer alongside Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta and Tom Nash at 60Forty Films, Thompson, and “Down Cemetery Road” author Mick Herron. Natalie Bailey (“Bay of Fires”) serves as lead director for the series.

The series joins the celebrated, Emmy Award-winning spy drama “Slow Horses” on Apple TV+, recently renewed for a seventh season in advance of the fifth season premiere on September 24, 2025. “Slow Horses,” on which Banks also wrote, is based on Herron’s celebrated “Slough House” book series and stars Academy Award winner Sir Gary Oldman.

TV / Streaming

See the announcement trailer and lineup for the return of Huluween!

Published

1 month ago

09/30/2025

Ted (Steady)

Huluween is upon us! This October, Hulu is unleashing a lineup of new Originals, chilling specials, and cult classics guaranteed to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. From animated mischief in a new Family Guy Halloween special, “A Little Fright Music” to unsettling new thrillers from 20th Century Studios’ “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” and Andscape Original films “The Man in My Basement” and “Stay,” plus the highly anticipated return of UK dark comedy series “Obituary.”

Fans can revisit iconic favorites like the original 1992 thriller “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and the complete “Twilight” film franchise, while also celebrating milestone anniversaries of cult classics including the 50th anniversary of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” the 10th anniversary of “Scream Queens” and the 35th anniversary of “Edward Scissorhands.” Paired with recent breakout hits like “The Monkey” and “Longlegs,” Huluween delivers a haunting mix of spine-tingling terror, campy fun, and psychological chills for every kind of horror fan, streaming on Hulu. And this year, Huluween is on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.

Movie Reviews

Blake Lively brings extravagant fashion to this murder-mystery comedy movie in ‘Another Simple Favor’ – Review

Published

6 months ago

04/30/2025

Sabrina "Kiddo"

When it comes to making a grand entrance in a movie , Blake Lively definitely kills it in Another Simple Favor. She looked sophistically stunning in those posh outfits and lavish shoes! Lively really steals the spotlight portraying the charming and deceptive Emily Nelson / Hope McLanden who disrupts Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) during a book reading to ask for a simple favor. Kendrick is a master in emerging into roles of the sweet, impulsive and vulnerable characters.

This saga takes place in the beautiful Island of Capri, where the extravagant wedding of Emily (Lively) to the handsome Italian mobster Dante Versano (Michele Morrone). When Aunt Linda (Allison Janney) makes a surprise appearance with Emily’s deranged mother Margaret (Elizabeth Perkins), well you know sparks will be bursting. Stephanie (Kendrick) is determined to seek answers to the mysterious occurrences and disappearance of Emily. The plot thickens with mind-bending, jaw-dropping twists, which leads the possibility of a trilogy.

The entire cast was amusing. This movie has a lot of dark raunchy humor, which at times could be a bit “tmi”. From feuding scenes with Henry Golding as Sean Townsend (Emily’s ex-husband) to Blake’s bedroom scene where she playing a dual role – uncomfortable, awkwardness. However, it received plenty of laughter from the audience.

Another Simple Favor will be available on Amazon Prime Video starting May 1, 2025. It will sure be a great suggestion for a girl’s night movie party.