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One of Steven King’s large array of stories is getting an adaptation, this time into a television series. “The Institute,” is a science-fiction horror novel released in 2019 and is about Luke Ellis, a boy with telekinesis, who is kidnapped and taken to a secret facility to be tested on....
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “One Piece” was faithful and accessible. You would think that Eiichiro Oda’s long-running series would have a hard time translating into the silver screen—but thanks to the love and care put forth by the production team. The “One Piece” experience—previously an anime/manga about a young pirate’s...
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been in an interesting state since “Avengers Endgame.” It’sattempted to re-invent itself multiple times by bringing in new lesser-known characters andheroes, give characters their own spotlight with spinoffs and stand-alone films and new arcs thateither ends up in something spectacular such as “Guardians of the...
Turning a whole movie series into a TV show may sound odd, but it’s the direction that HBO is taking with the famous Harry Potter franchise. Announced a few years ago, the show was said to be a full retelling of the story in an episodic format, with each season...
Saturday Night Live has been a staple of American television for decades, with a large, dedicated audience tuning in for all the sketches and skits that leave them laughing. The show has made plenty of changes over the years, with every season ending with cast members saying their farewells before...
Tim Robinson has been on everyone’s radar ever since the show I Think You Should Leave was released on Netflix. This show has made rounds all over the internet, with people posting memes of the many funny skits that the show is comprised of. Looking at the many jokes that...
When you’re watching an up-and-coming show, one of the worst things for a viewer is that their favorite series is canceled. The C-word that everybody dreads is a term as old as time. Such is apparent as NBC has been on a purge, canceling shows left and right. Why? Poor...
With more than 88 million monthly active users, Samsung TV Plus is reaching heights no man has ever seen before. Over 700 channels have been added to the platform’s already loaded library. Now, the brand has decided to do something different compared to its usual programming – going traditional. Samsung...
There was once a time when all shows on television followed a protagonist who was a good person. They might have had a few flaws or even did some bad things, but the characters always displayed some level of decency. It seemed to be a no-brainer to make the main...
Already in the 1st quarter of the year, a streaming company took a hit. Sports streaming giant FuboTV reported it ended the quarter with 1.47 million paid subscribers in the United States. A decline compared to the third and fourth quarter of 2024, spurning out 1.61 million and 1.67 million,...
With HBO airing the latest season of “The Last of Us” this week, the common question that old and new viewers ask is: Could this really happen? The series begins with Professor of Medical Mycology identifying the fungal species Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, an ant-infecting fungus that manipulates the behavior of its...
If you’ve gotten tired of streaming sites having subtitles that read out audio cues such as “door slams”, “eats chips”, or “combs hair”, then I’ve got good news for you. Last Thursday, Netflix announced a subtitle option that is strictly dialogue only. A response to the growing popularity of subtitles...
