Anderson's New Film Adapts Pynchon's 'Vineland'

 

Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" is an adaptation inspired by Thomas Pynchon's "Vineland." While the film retains key characters and a similar plot premise, Anderson significantly alters Pynchon's complex, allegorical world and archetypal characters for a more accessible, character-driven narrative. "One Battle After Another" offers a straightforward rescue...

Sorkin's "Social Reckoning" Sequel Tackles Whistleblower

 

Aaron Sorkin is set to write and direct "The Social Reckoning," a sequel to "The Social Network," releasing October 9, 2026. Jeremy Strong replaces Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg. The film will focus on Frances Haugen's 2021 leaks revealing Facebook's knowledge of Instagram's harm to teen girls and under-resourced content...

Social Network Sequel "The Social Reckoning" Set

 

Sony Pictures has officially announced "The Social Reckoning," a follow-up to "The Social Network," scheduled for a theatrical release on October 9, 2026. The film will star Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg, Mikey Madison as whistleblower Frances Haugen, and Jeremy Allen White as reporter Jeff Horowitz. The movie aims to...

Kimmel Show Returns After Broadcast Blackout

 

Sinclair, a major broadcast station owner, will resume airing "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on its ABC affiliates Friday night after pulling the show over host Jimmy Kimmel's comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination. The company cited its responsibility to serve local communities and air network programming. Sinclair and Nexstar had preempted Kimmel's...

Sinclair Restores Jimmy Kimmel Live! Broadcasts

 

Sinclair Broadcast Group will resume airing "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on its ABC affiliate stations starting Friday, following a week-long suspension. The decision comes after Sinclair and Nexstar Media Group initially preempted the show due to comments made by host Jimmy Kimmel. Sinclair stated their goal is to provide accurate and...

SVU Honors Beloved Captain Cragen in Premiere

 

Law & Order: SVU's Season 27 premiere paid tribute to Captain Donald "Don" Cragen, portrayed by Dann Florek. The episode, airing Sept. 25, featured a reunion of former cast members, including Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson and Christopher Meloni as Elliot Stabler, mourning their mentor's passing. Florek, who originated the...

Israeli Film Boycott Faces Strong Rebuke

 

Over 1,200 entertainment figures signed an open letter opposing a boycott of Israeli films initiated by Film Workers for Palestine. The letter, supported by stars like Liev Schreiber and Debra Messing, criticizes the boycott as misinformation, advocating for censorship and the erasure of art. It highlights that many...

Ghost of Yotei Review: Excellent but Not Top Tier

 

Ghost of Yotei, the latest installment in the popular Ghost series, has received an 87 Metacritic score, surpassing its predecessor's 83. While this is considered a very good score, it places it behind nine other highly-rated games released this year, making it unlikely to feature prominently in Game...

South Park Targets FCC Chair Carr

 

South Park's latest episode relentlessly mocks FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, portraying him as the victim of Donald Trump's schemes involving spiked soup and a cat feces trap. The show highlights Carr's threat to ABC regarding Jimmy Kimmel Live!, suggesting potential repercussions for his actions. The episode also satirizes...

AGT Season 20 Crowns Jessica Sanchez Winner

 

America's Got Talent Season 20 concluded on NBC, crowning Jessica Sanchez as the winner and awarding her the $1 million prize. The finale featured numerous guest stars performing alongside the top 10 finalists, which included Chris Turner, Jourdan Blue, and the Leo High School Choir. After a nail-biting...