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It Chapter Two star Bill Hader explains the unexpected connection between the fan-favorite horror film and Hip-Hop icons De La Soul.

During an appearance on Amoeba's What's In My Bag?, Hader opened up about his love of hair metal and David Bowie in his youth before shifting to a decidedly different kind of influence. "This is a big one for me since I was a kid, De La Soul, 3 Feet High and Rising," Hader said, showing off a copy of the group's hit debut studio album. "I love this record so much, I was like 11 when this came out... I wore the tape out."

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Hader went on to explain how the album's opening skit helped influence his comedy,...

Warning: Some Spoilers lie ahead for Landman!Ainsley's world is changing rapidly as Landman season 1 progresses. Played by Michelle Randolph, who previously worked with co-creator Taylor Sheridan on his hit Yellowstone prequel 1923, Ainsley was introduced in the pilot of the oil industry drama as the daughter of Billy Bob Thornton's Tommy Norris. Though living with her mom in Aledo, Texas at the start of the show, she's sent to spend some time with her father in Midland amid some behavioral problems at home connected to the person she's dating.

As the show has gone on, Landman has seen Ainsley joined by her mother Angela in Midland as she rekindles her relationship with Tommy, while also trying to figure out her future after breaking up with her boyfriend. This has led to Ainsley getting in more trouble by partying with local college students, as well as learning of the...

Disney has unveiled the newest trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King, which tries to justify its existence by being filled with lore from other Lion King movies while also addressing previous criticisms of the franchise. 2019's The Lion King was one of the biggest films of all time, not adjusted for inflation, as it is the tenth highest-grossing movie ever with $1.6 billion. It certainly wasn't shocking that Disney decided to greenlight a sequel, despite the 2019 remake facing heavy criticism at its release. It has only grown as more audience members seemingly get tired of Disney's attempts to remake their animated classics.

At D23 Brazil, Disney unveiled the latest trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King, which will play in theaters before Moana 2. The trailer showcases the young Mufasa (Aaron Pierre) and his adoptive brother Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), who will eventually grow up to become the villainous Scar, as they...

Aldis Hodge is bringing another iconic character to life and has Isaiah Mustafa along for the ride in Cross. Though having worked since he was a kid, Hodge found his first breakout hit with a key role in TNT's Leverage, which he would reprise in a recurring fashion for its sequel show Redemption, and finding increasing success with everything from Straight Outta Compton to The Invisible Man and One Night in Miami.... Hodge has also been steadily building his filmography behind the camera, serving as a producer on Cross as well as co-writing and producing the sci-fi thriller Parallel with his brother, Edwin Hodge.

Mustafa, on the other hand, has taken an interesting route in his career, beginning as a wide receiver in the NFL before turning his attention to acting in the late '00s. He most notably became a household name thanks to being the main star...

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James Patterson's iconic Washington D.C. detective and forensic psychologist is back in a big way with Cross. The upcoming Prime Video show serves as the fourth adaptation of Patterson's character, with Morgan Freeman having played him twice in the psychological thrillers Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider, before being surpassed by Tyler Perry in the 2012 franchise reboot, Alex Cross. This time around, the eponymous detective is being played by Aldis Hodge, best known for his work in the Leverage shows, as well as the Invisible Man reboot, Turn: Washington's Spies and Black Adam, among others.

Unlike the prior three films, Cross will be taking an original approach to adapting Patterson's franchise, not adapting any one specific novel, but instead creating a new case with some iconic characters appearing. The show will follow Hodge's Cross and his...

The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise is getting a third live-action installment later this year, but the first film is now streaming on Netflix. Sonic the Hedgehog is widely considered one of the better video game movie adaptations of all time, and broke box office records during its theatrical run. Now, Sonic the Hedgehog is near the top of Netflix's streaming charts in North America, and it's hard to imagine a better time for it to happen.

Released in 2020, Sonic the Hedgehog features Ben Schwartz (Parks & Recreation) as the titular hero, as well as James Marsden as his father figure, Tom Wachowski. Jim Carrey, who is not currently doing any other acting work besides the Sonic movies, stars as the franchise's main villain, Dr. Robotnik aka Eggman. A shockingly faithful adaptation (which wasn't always the case), Sonic the Hedgehog sits at the #3 spot near the top of Netflix's most-watched in North America.

Xbox has come a long way and has established itself as a major brand in the gaming industry. It has acquired several studios over the years, both developers and publishers, to strengthen its place in the industry and compete with other brands like Sony and Nintendo.

Sega, one of the most popular developers in the industry, hasn’t had the best time in business and has recorded big losses. Fans are now asking Microsoft to purchase the company to save it from further losses and also bring new games in the popular franchises of the publisher to players.

Fans Want Xbox to Purchase Sega Xbox has not handled its studios so well but fans want it to buy more. | Image Credit: Xbox

One fan took to X/Twitter and said that Microsoft should buy Sega. They said this as the publisher has some of the most popular franchises under its...

At the midpoint of his second studio album, God Said No, Omar Apollo’s vocals tumble out in Spanish for the first and only time on the record. “Cantando en otro lenguaje pa que no me entiendes,” the Mexican American musician sings over featherlight harmonies and lulling violins on “Empty.” On his 2022 debut, Ivory, Apollo used the language as a nod to his heritage, a reflection of who he is and where he comes from. But here, it’s a shield, translating to: “[I’m] singing in another language so you don’t understand me.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows comes with a lot of promise, introducing two new characters as the protagonist. As with every subsequent Assassin’s Creed game, Ubisoft is introducing new mechanics to the game that will make the gameplay experience more enthralling.

While fans are excited about the new challenges that lie ahead, recent news about how the climbing works in the game has left many scratching their heads. Many fans have also criticized this decision by Ubisoft and have even called it a backward move.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Proves There is Always a Catch With Ubisoft Game Naoe will have climbing limitations.

The Assassin’s Creed series has always promoted stealth gameplay, and climbing different structures has been an integral part of it. It’s basically a forgone conclusion that an Assassin’s Creed game will allow players to scale walls and parkour in various ways.

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Fan criticism of Luke Cage for featuring mostly Black villains is addressed by showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker. The main villains in the series were drawn from the comic books that inspired Luke Cage, showing a commitment to staying true to the source material. The show should be celebrated for its predominantly Black cast and its depiction of a hero fighting for his city, which can inspire the audience.

Marvel's Luke Cage received high critical praise during its run on Netflix, but since joining Disney+, and being confirmed as canon within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, fans have now reappraised the series and criticized the show featuring the titular character for fighting mostly Black characters. The criticism has gotten so vocal on social media that it has caused series showrunner, Cheo Hodari Coker, to speak out. A user on X known as @silentpartner80 spoke on the series' choice of villains and pointed...

Bad CGI monsters have ruined otherwise solid horror movies, from comically goofy Pennywise to hilariously unconvincing Darkseekers. Slow-burn horror movies often obscure their monsters until the end, but bad CGI can be a letdown, like in Children of the Corn and Dagon. Mama and Case 39 had promising stories but were let down by poorly realized CGI monsters, undermining the suspense and atmosphere.

While CGI monsters can look great, some laughable horror villains have ruined otherwise solid movies. There are few things more disappointing than an underwhelming monster in a horror movie. While a lot of slasher movies can get away with a masked murderous madman as their villain, supernatural horror movies and creature features tend to require more impressive and original antagonists. From Godzilla to Hellraiser's Pinhead to Alien’s Xenomorph, to more recent screen fiends like the Babadook or The Ritual’s memorably weird Moder, the history of...

The Tailor, the Turkish Netflix series, is all about dysfunctional family dynamics with over-the-top theatrics. Many topics have been explored through this show, and somehow it managed to become interesting and engaging by the end of the second season. The story of a long-standing friendship between the two protagonists and the ups and downs they go through because of a misunderstanding forms the crux of the show. The misunderstanding reaches a point where it creates a big rift, an argument, and a reconciliation. But where does the character Kiraz fit into this saga?

From the beginning of The Tailor, it is established that Peyami, one of the leading fashion designers in the city, is struggling with his issues. Right at the start of the show, we’re shown the death of Peyami’s grandfather, who was his mentor and father figure and helped him with tailoring, because of which he became a renowned fashion designer.

Season one of The Tailor ended on a cliffhanger because the nature of the show is such that the makers had to end the first half in a manner that would bring back the audience. Season two of The Tailor, which was released on July 28, 2023, has managed to garner enough attention from critics and viewers alike to understand where the stories of Peyami, Dimitri, and Esvet will head from here on. The second season will answer many questions that were left open-ended by the makers.

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Dimitri and Peyami

The Tailor Season 2 begins with Peyami having a gala time at his best friend’s wedding to Esvet. Yes, the makers chose to skip the part where Peyami was gravely injured due to a gunshot by Esvet. The woman, who was not ready to marry Dimitri at any cost, was made to agree to this match thanks to her parents...

The Turkish Netflix series, which has released two seasons within two months, has the audience going gaga over its dramatic representation of love, relationships, and familial dynamics. It is not unusual for viewers to choose television shows that might not be too realistic purely as guilty pleasures. The Tailor is one such show that guides the audience through the lives of the rich living in Istanbul and the kind of emotional turmoil they go through. There are plenty of characters that are not full of bad or good traits. Many of them have shades of gray, which makes the narrative super interesting. Here is the list of characters that you might have found compelling enough to make you look forward to season three of The Tailor.

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Peyami (Çagatay Ulusoy)

One of the three protagonists of The Tailor is a leading fashion designer in Istanbul. Even though he is a public figure,...

The first season of The Tailor, a Turkish Netflix Original that was released earlier this year, was one of the most over-the-top stories that many may have come across. The execution and the screenplay were just all over the place, and viewers had a good reason to wonder if the second season would follow the same path. Season two of The Tailor was released on July 28th on the platform and was created by Onur Güvenatam. They bring to you the story of a fashion designer who is torn between his best friend and the woman he loves.

Season two begins rather erratically, with no mention of the shooting incident that shook the viewers at the end of the last season. The story jumps straight to Esvet and Dimitri’s wedding, and Peyami seems to have recovered from the gunshot wound. But ever since the last season, there has been a constant tension between Dimitri,...

Mustafa is opening up about losing his brother.

On Tuesday, 36-year-old Mohamed Ahmed, brother of the Juno-winning artist, was shot and killed while in a car in downtown Toronto.

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In a series of posts on his Instagram Story, Mustafa shared his grief over his brother’s death.

“My big brother, now & then & in the life coming after this, the ground is missing, I have lost the way,” he wrote.

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“When we shared a room I couldn’t handle how little of it was mine, now we don’t share a world, and I can’t handle how little of it is mine, how much of it you took with you, how much of it I see you in,” Mustafa added.

Police were called to the scene of the shooting on Tuesday afternoon after a person...

The Tailor is a series created by Onur Güvenatam, starring Çağatay Ulusoy, Salih Bademci and Şandifanur Gül.

The tailor (Terzi) is a Turkish drama series that chronicles the journey of Peyami Dokumacı, a skilled tailor who inherits his late grandfather’s business. Despite his talent, Peyami grapples with inner turmoil and a troubled past, haunted by his mother’s death and the concealed truths his grandfather left behind.

When Peyami’s father, Mustafa, arrives in Istanbul, he is compelled to confront his own history. Mustafa, who has spent most of his life in a mental institution, is a source of shame for Peyami, prompting him to keep his father hidden from the world. However, as time goes on, Peyami realizes he cannot neglect Mustafa’s needs.

Amidst his struggles to care for his father, Peyami finds himself developing feelings for a young woman named Esvet. Esvet is a mysterious individual with her own hidden past,...

Turkish shows are slowly going the Latin American way of storytelling and are getting good traction in the Netflix space. There are plenty of family-based, over-the-top dramas being made just to catch the eyeballs of the audience, which loves to indulge in the telenovela style of narrative. The Tailor created by Onur Güvenatam, is about a young woman who runs away from her fiancé and finds solace in the most unexpected of places.

The Tailor begins with the audience being introduced to Peyami Doku Maci, the protagonist, who is the most sought-after fashion designer in Turkey. The opening montage has a good time describing the high-voltage drama that goes on behind the stage just seconds before the model walks onto the ramp wearing Peyami’s prestigious collections. This was the extent of the high-flying artistic side of Peyami shown in this series. His profession makes him a tailor, hence the title of the show.