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Before he became the mastermind behind Yellowstone and Sicario, Taylor Sheridan was hustling in front of the camera and his TV credits are wildly underrated. Sheridan’s very first on-screen gig was back in the ‘90s – a guest spot in Walker, Texas Ranger, the Chuck Norris cult classic.

Then came his breakout as Deputy David Hale in Sons of Anarchy. Easily his most memorable role until he stepped behind the camera and started dropping bangers like Hell or High Water and Wind River. But fans of Veronica Mars will also remember him as Danny Boyd, the charming yet shady Pch biker who stirred things up between 2005 and 2007.

While his film career exploded, Sheridan never quite ditched acting. Lately, he’s been pulling a Tarantino sneaking into his own shows. He’s already shown up in Yellowstone as Travis (the no-nonsense horse trainer).

From dusty backroads in Walker to outlaw gangs in Soa,...

Exploring 5 Underrated Haunted House Movies!(Photo Credit –Netflix/Prime Video)

Haunted house horror has never really left us, but some of its best offerings definitely flew under the radar. While The Conjuring and Sinister soaked up the spotlight, several haunting gems quietly delivered top-tier frights in dimly lit hallways and creaking staircases. These films didn’t have blockbuster hype or Blumhouse backing, but they knew how to terrify, unsettle, and leave you checking your rearview mirror on the drive home.

Below are five underappreciated haunted house flicks from this century that deserve your attention. Some are slow burns, others come out swinging, but all have earned their place among the most underrated.

5. Veronica (2017) Streaming On: Netflix Rt Score: 86% Director: Paco Plaza

Plot: Let’s get one thing straight: Veronica was never the scariest movie on Netflix, no matter what the memes told you. But what is it? An atmospheric gut...

The urban hell hole in which Alex Proyas’s Dark City takes place is a passé science-fiction dystopia. As crafted by production designer Patrick Tatopoulos, the setting draws heavily from the sci-fi of the early 20th century. This is an analog world of clockwork gears, bulky gadgets, and wires that reveals a heavy debt to Fritz Lang that only deepens when taken in tandem with the noir costuming.

The film’s atmosphere suggests a stasis reinforced by the manner in which a group of pale beings called the Strangers can freeze and reverse time in order to perform experiments on a city’s denizens. Able to implant and rewrite memories at will, the Strangers give their subjects new identities every day, rebooting them in a world of endless night to see how humans respond to the stimuli of their pasts.

One resident of this grotesque zoo, though, proves resistant to these manipulations.

Can you believe it’s been over 21 years since Veronica Mars first hit our screens? Time really flies when you’re busy solving mysteries and navigating the drama-filled halls of Neptune High. The show introduced us to the sharp-witted teenage private investigator and her unforgettable ensemble of friends, enemies, and family members in the fictional California town that became our second home.

Created by Rob Thomas and starring the incomparable Kristen Bell, this cult classic ran for three incredible seasons from 2004 to 2007, then surprised everyone with a fan-funded feature film in 2014 and a fourth season on Hulu in 2019.

While we may have said goodbye to Neptune (again), the talented cast hasn’t exactly disappeared into thin air. From Disney princesses to federal prosecutors, these actors have taken some pretty amazing career paths. Let’s catch up with our favorite Neptune residents and see what they’ve been up to lately.

There will be more to love when Netflix’s smash-hit rom-com, Nobody Wants This, returns for Season 2. Creator Erin Foster spoke to IndieWire about what fans can expect when unconventional lovers Noah (Adam Brody) and Joanne (Kristen Bell) make it back to the small screen. Foster based the show on her own relationship with her husband, as the show follows a Rabbi who falls in love with a podcaster with no religious affiliation. Nobody Wants This was a match made in early aughts nostalgia heaven with the casting of Brody and Bell, and viewers can expect more of the same when the show returns, as Foster shared with the outlet.

“It’s gonna be romantic and funny. I’m not in the business of depriving people of what they want on a show like this, and making some like, artistic choice to rob you of what you want to see.

Quiver Distribution has acquired the North American rights to “Off the Record,” a drama that written and directed by stuntwoman turned filmmaker Kirsten Foe.

The film stars Rainey Qualley (“Mad Men“) and Ryan Hansen (“Veronica Mars”). It follows Astor Grey, a rising singer-songwriter whose life takes a dark turn when she enters a turbulent romance with washed-up rock star Brandyn Verge. What begins as a whirlwind love story becomes a darker look at manipulation and resilience. The ensemble also includes Rebecca De Mornay, Olivia Sui, Julia Campbell, and Will Peltz. There are also cameos by Billy Gibbons (Zz Top), Peyton Manning, and Edgerrin James.

“We are thrilled to bring ‘Off the Record’ to audiences,” said Quiver Distribution Co-Presidents Berry Meyerowitz and Jeff Sackman. “While set in the music industry, the film’s message transcends boundaries, echoing diverse experiences across every field and background.”

Executive produced by Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts,...

The way a plot twist is executed can make or break a TV show, as it adds new layers to a preexisting plot. The best twists are ones that are carefully woven into the overarching narrative and themes of the show, enhancing audience engagement and enjoyment rather than stifling it.

While many twists have left viewers confused, angry, or disappointed in the direction the show took, these twists were expertly implemented, elevating an already captivating show. Though there's nothing like witnessing the reveal of a twist for the first time, it can be just as rewarding to rewatch the show and see how all the little details add up.

Frank Turned Out To Be Sam's Son How to Get Away with Murder

The promo for Season 6, Episode 13 of the hit ABC drama How to Get Away with Murder was marketed as containing "the biggest plot twist of the entire series,...

Since his first appearance in an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger, Taylor Sheridan has proved there’s not much he can’t do in the world of TV. Best known for being a writer, producer and director of some of TV’s biggest shows, including Yellowstone, Lioness and Landman, Sheridan made his start as a TV actor in several hit shows of the late 90s and early 2000s.

One such show was Veronica Mars, the CW teen drama about a high school detective. While not his first credited role, Sheridan played his first recurring role as criminal Danny Boyd. Later taking on bigger TV roles, including David Hale in Sons of Anarchy, Sheridan’s role as Boyd was a turning point in his early career.

Veronica Mars Was a Teen Mystery That Mixed High School Drama With Noir

First aired in 2004, Veronica Mars quickly set itself apart from other teen dramas of the era.

The following contains spoilers for Suits LA Season 1, Episode 4, "Batman Returns," which debuted Sunday, March 16 on NBC.

Enrico Colantoni has been a fan-favorite on TV for decades, whether it's playing Keith Mars in Veronica Mars, the stalwart Greg Parker in Flashpoint or any of his numerous guest appearances. However, his role on Suits LA might have surprised more than a few viewers. In the NBC spinoff's fourth episode, Colantoni played a version of himself... who was arrested for attacking his neighbor's petunias with a chainsaw.

The plot only got stranger from there, not only as audiences found out why the actor had been motivated to do a little gardening, but exactly how he'd done it. Plus, Colantoni ran afoul of Stuart Lane, portrayed by Josh McDermitt. In an interview with Cbr, the English Teacher star gave his thoughts on the storyline, discussed a possible return to the show -- and...

It seems Harvey Specter and Ted Black weren’t always friendly.

In a promo for next Sunday’s Suits LA, Gabriel Macht reprises his role as the charming lawyer from the original USA Network drama, and he and Stephen Amell’s character are off to a contentious start.

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First, Harvey corrects Ted’s drink order, then he asks,...

Forget NCIS – turns out, the Yellowstone mastermind Taylor Sheridan had some undercover gigs that almost no one remembers. Before crafting ranch drama gold, Sheridan dabbled in crime-solving on CSI, and not just once but twice.

Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone as Travis | Credits: Paramount Network

Sheridan’s double act proves that before he was writing ranch wars, he was busy solving Vegas mysteries – one dead body at a time.

Before the cowboy hat, Taylor Sheridan was solving crimes on CSI Taylor Sheridan in CSI | Credits: CBS Television Studios

Before Taylor Sheridan became the king of cowboy dramas with Yellowstone and Tulsa King, he was busy solving crimes – on screen, at least.

In CSI: NY, he played Joel Banks in the episode Supply & Demand, while over on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, he appeared as Evan Peters in Secrets and Flies (via Slash Film). Two separate characters, with the same brooding intensity.

Kristen Bell returned as host of the Screen Actors Guild Awards for the first time since 2018 and opened by acknowledging the horrific wildfires that engulfed Los Angeles last month.

"This city and the people in it have been put through the wringer," she told the crowd of A-listers. "Our most attractive tables are right over there," she added while pointing to a group of Lafd firefighters seated among the celebrities. The fires broke out on Jan. 7, prompted the guild to cancel the live in-person nomination announcement scheduled for the following day, and replace it with a press release.

"I'm Kristen Bell, and I'm sorry Jean," she said in reference to Jean Smart's opening pretaped sketch in which all of the Hacks characters reacted to learning that Deborah Vance would not be hosting the SAG Awards.

Bell's stand-out moment was belting out "Do You Want to Be an Actor,...

Quick LinksWho Is Reggie Mantle?Ross Butler's PortrayalThe Recast, ExplainedThe Controversy Around the RecastRoss Butler Returned to Riverdale

Riverdale was a seven-season show by The CW that adapted the popular Archie Comics into a teen drama, taking the wholesome characters from the comics and putting them in a dark, murder mystery plot. The series has become infamous for its absurd storylines and bizarre moments, but the first season did an impeccable job at what it set out to do: bringing the Archie Comics into live action while making it relatable and relevant for its audience.

With the first season, almost every character had origins in the comics, including the character of Reggie Mantle. Reggie was an interesting character in Riverdale, originally having a very minor role in the first season before being further explored in the following seasons. After the first season, the role of Reggie was recast, with Charles Melton replacing Ross Butler,...

Hallmark Mystery spoilers and updates reveal the latest news on Mistletoe Murders Season Two. Fans of the Mistletoe Murders have been eagerly anticipating updates for months; this captivating series features the talents of Sarah Drew, Peter Mooney, and Sierra Marilyn Riley.

Production Weekly Published Production Information

Crafted by Ken Cuperus, this captivating Chrismystery draws inspiration from the top Audible Original of the same title, narrated by Himym star Cobie Smulders.

Exciting news has emerged from an industry publication announcing that production for Season 2 of the Hmk Mystery is set to commence soon.

On Thursday, the Hollywood trade magazine Production Weekly revealed details about Mistletoe Murders, this comes just months after the inaugural season of the Hallmark+ mystery series concluded with a tantalizing cliffhanger.

Set in the picturesque Fletcher’s Grove, the story follows Emily Lane (Drew), who runs a year-round Christmas shop.

While she appears to blend seamlessly into the...

Television reboots and revivals have become a staple of the modern entertainment landscape.

Some breathe new life into beloved franchises, while others fall flat and alienate both old and new audiences.

But what separates a successful reboot from one that misses the mark? The answer lies in a delicate balance between respecting the original, bringing something fresh to the table, and ensuring there’s a real reason for the reboot to exist.

(Curtis Bonds Baker/Netflix) The Difference Between Reboots and Revivals

First, it’s important to distinguish between a reboot and a revival.

Revivals continue the story with established continuity — Cobra Kai and Dallas are prime examples, bringing back original characters and expanding the world to include a new generation.

Reboots, on the other hand, start fresh, often with a new cast and a modernized take on the original.

By Throwing Shae Off Her Trail on Matlock Season 1 Episode...

One of the things I dislike most about TV fan culture is our obsession with romantic pairings.

And yet, here I am, fully admitting that I’m part of the problem.

It’s embarrassing to feel so deeply for fictional couples, to let a show dictate my emotional state based on whether two made-up characters do or do not end up together. But some shows have gotten to me — really gotten to me — and if you’re reading this, I bet you’ve been there, too.

(Michael Desmond/Hulu)

What I’ve been trying to figure out is: who’s actually to blame? Is it the show itself? The way the characters are written? The actors and their chemistry? Or is it a chaotic combination of all those things, plus some invisible force that makes us lose our collective minds over fictional relationships?

Take Veronica Mars, for example. That show...

Krysten Ritter is considered by most of her fans an incredibly underrated talent. She has been active in the industry since 2001 and has an extensive résumé in both film and television, with her work on TV standing out over the years. The actress is best known for playing Jane in Breaking Bad and the titular superhero in Marvel's Jessica Jones, a role she reprized in The Defenders. But there is a certain niche in television in which Ritter plays a supporting role in three of its biggest titles, making her appearance a common thread when these shows decided to make a direction change.

Veronica Mars and Gilmore Girls are two amazing feel-good dramas targeting mostly a teen and young adult female audience. Coincidentally, Krysten Ritter plays the main character's new friend who steals the spotlight in both. In addition to these two, she plays a similar kind of supporting role in another teen classic,...

Taylor Sheridan is widely recognized today as the creator of Yellowstone and a leading figure in the Western crime thriller genre, but before he built his own empire through screenwriting and directing, he began his journey in Hollywood as an actor.

Taylor Sheridan / Credits: CBS News

The filmmaker got his start in show business after starring in 1995’s Walker, Texas Ranger, and appearing in small films and in recurring roles on television. Some of his most notable works included Veronica Mars and FX’s Sons of Anarchy.

Taylor Sheridan reveals why he moved from acting to writing his own projects

Many fans praise Taylor Sheridan for his exceptional storytelling which usually relies on simple and raw narratives with minimal cinematic embellishment. His passion for the craft exudes in the projects he creates, and moving from acting to writing is perhaps the best decision he has ever made for his career.

Can I let you all in on a little secret?

I watched the entirety of Xo, Kitty Season 2, and by the time the credits rolled, I had forgotten everything important that had happened.

It genuinely sucks when that happens, but it’s worse when it’s something that happens with a show that genuinely has great potential.

(Park Young-Sol/Netflix) Xo, Kitty is One of the Few Teen Series in a Disappearing Market

One of the biggest takeaways from Xo, Kitty is that the season came to a quick end by the time it started to find its rhythm, which sums up the series itself.

Kitty is a cute and fun teen protagonist in an age that lacks them.

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Alias made Jennifer Garner a star back in the 2000s, and with other shows from that decade getting reboots left and right, it may be worth revisiting. In the show, Garner stars as Sydney Bristow, a double agent for the CIA who's posing as an operative for a secret criminal and espionage organization called Sd-6. Garner played both sides of the fence in Alias, as both the villain and the hero, depending on how the viewer sees the show.

More famous names associated with Alias include J.J. Abrams, who famously directed two films in the Star Wars sequel trilogy and co-created Lost. He also created Alias, and his eye for science fiction lore is clear throughout the series. Alias packs in a lot of great plot-driven and character-driven episodes that feature Sydney in conflict with her missions and the people around her. The series was also critically acclaimed, with Alias...

Zachery Ty Bryan has been arrested and charged with second-degree domestic violence in South Carolina.

Myrtle Beach Police Department arrested the Home Improvement alum on Thursday and he was held at J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Horry County before being released Friday night on $10,000 bond, according to inmate records. He will next appear in court on March 28.

The actor’s latest arrest comes after he was sentenced to three years probation and a batterer intervention program in 2021 after pleading guilty to assaulting his girlfriend in October 2020.

He was arrested for another instance of domestic violence in July 2023 after he was reported by someone who previously had been granted a restraining order.

Bryan was last arrested in October on his second felony DUI charge, following another DUI back in February 2024. With three or more priors on his record, he could face up to three years in prison if convicted.

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The teen drama Veronica Mars, about high school detective Veronica and her quest to solve the mysteries of Neptune, California, broke boundaries when it came to writing female heroines for television. Veronica, played by Kristen Bell, is intelligent and tough, but also vulnerable and flawed as she navigates criminal investigations and life as a high school student. A laudable element of the show was how it was able to incorporate romance into Veronica's story of gritty detective work. But one love interest failed to win the affection of the teen detective and fans — Duncan Kane.

Duncan Kane, played by Teddy Dunn, began as an integral character in the show, but over the course of two seasons became less and less relevant to the plot. Veronica's on-again, off-again, boyfriend was meant to play a big role in the show and in Veronica's life, but he was suddenly written off at the end of season two,...

With Christmas just over a week away, it’s time to kick the holiday horror viewing into overdrive. But what if you’re not feeling the merriment or holiday spirit? You wouldn’t be alone.

That’s why this week’s streaming picks are dedicated to feel-bad, bleak holiday horror movies that don’t care at all about warm fuzzy feels or happily ever afters!

These five horror movies capture Scrooge’s “Bah Humbug” sentiments for the holidays, delivering bleak downers and grim explorations of humanity’s dark side instead.

As always, here’s where you can stream them this week.

For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks, click here.

A Christmas Tale – Tubi

Before Paco Plaza helmed international horror hits, including the [Rec] franchise and Netflix’s Veronica, he directed an Amblin-like kids story that turns grim with the made-for-tv movie A Christmas Tale, as part of Six Films to Keep You Awake.

Dr. Grace returned to NCIS during the latest episode.

Agent Alden Parker (Gary Cole) has been seeing visions of a little girl. It began interfering with his work, and he finally sought help.

This was a call back to what happened on the NCIS Season 21 finale.

During the Season 21 episode Reef Madness, Parker nearly died on a ship being sunk to create an artificial reef.

Parker had visions of a little girl named Lily during that episode, and the girl returned during the December 9 episode (Out of Control).

After he “zoned out” and nearly crashed a car with fellow agents in it, Parker called Dr. Grace to make a home visit.

Who is Dr. Grace Confalone, the resident psychiatrist on NCIS?

Long-time NCIS fans recognized Dr. Grace when she showed up at Parker’s house during NCIS Season 22, Episode 8. She has been the go-to doctor for many years, meeting with...

“I had a feeling the world was ready for this nostalgic crossover,” Kristen Bell said at an FYC event for her Netflix rom-com smash “Nobody Wants This” December 4 in NYC. No one ever knows for sure what TV shows are going to hit the zeitgeist, but Bell explained she hoped the dreamy millennial pairing of herself (“Veronica Mars”) and Adam Brody (“The O.C.”) might at least prompt some curious eyeballs.

Boy, did it: Since its September premiere, the 10-episode show about an agnostic podcaster and a kind rabbi falling in love has been a hit for the streamer, and the kind of program that feels like real, non-industry people are actually watching it. (See also: the rise of Hot Rabbi discourse online.) When they were filming it, Brody (Noah) and Bell (Joanne) knew the success would ride on their chemistry.

“We got the script and it said: ‘The world’s...

Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad, was originally a major figure in The X-Files. Gilligan wrote his first X-Files episode in season two and eventually went on to pave major story arcs throughout its successful run. Due to his success in The X-Files, Vince Gilligan was able to move on to something different, so he created Breaking Bad.

Breaking Bad is one of the most popular and successful shows. Through all the success accumulated from Breaking Bad, Gilligan never forgot what provided some exposure for his creativity. To honor that as well as add some fun for the fans, Vince Gilligan added several Easter eggs in Breaking Bad that reference back to The X-Files.

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Mentioned and seen throughout the series

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Hollywood couples sometimes bring their relationships into their work, resulting in some natural on-screen chemistry. Acting couples are nothing new, of course. The media has fixated on famous relationships many times over the years, and couples like Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor or Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart gained a lot of attention when they decided to work together.

In the 21st century, famous couples still like to team up on-screen when they have the chance. This isn't always the case, since some couples would prefer to keep their business and their personal lives separate, but a few couples work together brilliantly. Actors who do enjoy working with their spouses will often do so time and time again, leading to long-lasting collaborations in both movies and TV.

John Krasinski & Emily Blunt Krasinski And Blunt Have Built A Huge Franchise Together

Since leaving his role as Jim Halpert on The Office behind him,...

Some of the highest-profile Spanish films of 2024 – from Málaga Festival winner and now Spain’s Oscar entry “Saturn Return” to San Sebastián laureates “I Am Nevenka” and “Glimmers” – feature in Mass, a Spanish film showcase which will unspool in Buenos Aires over Nov. 28-30 and Montevideo during Dec. 2-4, running parallel with the Uruguayan capital’s Ventana Sur market.

The film season represents the latest collaboration between Spain’s San Sebastián and Málaga Festival, here in partnership of Spain’s Icaa film agency and Argentina’s Orca Films, as Spain’s seeks to capitalize on its predominant presence on global streamers among E.U. film powers to consolidate production and co-financing relations in Uruguay, a building film-tv hub, and with regions of Argentina.

During their stay in Argentina, the San Sebastian and Malaga Festivals will meet representatives of the Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos and Santiago del Estero provinces to work...

Quick Links Who is Smile's Joel? Joel Is Brutally Killed In Smile 2

This article contains spoilers from Smile 2, in theaters now. It also contains a mention of suicide.

Smile has been one of the most unique horrors in the modern era. Like other high-concept horrors such as It Follows, it focuses on a curse spreading like an infection. Writer and director, Parker Finn, dealt with Rose in the first Smile as the victim being targeted.

Now, Finn has made Smile 2, which revolves around the curse haunting a popular singer, Skye. Interestingly, there are elements from the previous movie that are brought back. A major aspect is connected to Kyle Gallner's Joel. Sadly, there isn't a happy ending in sight for the police officer who tried to aid Rose.

Who is Smile's Joel? Joel Is a Police Officer and Rose's Ex-Boyfriend

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More than a year after the revival was cancelled by Paramount+, iCarly star and executive producer Miranda Cosgrove teases a continuation of the series. Paramount confirmed that it was not moving forward with iCarly season 4 in October 2023, though the streamer praised the revival and cited the fact that fan-favorite couple Carly Shay (Cosgrove) and Freddie Benson (Nathan Cress) had finally gotten together. Since then, however, Cosgrove has hinted that the popular young adult series may not be done for good.

During a recent appearance on The Talk, according to Deadline, Cosgrove offered an update that a continuation of iCarly is in the works. Though the actor and producer couldn't provide specifics, she did hint that the project would bring back fan-favorite characters and resolve the cliffhanger that the revival ended on:

Im not allowed to 100% confirm anything yet but I think the fans of the show are going to be...

Jim Sheridan and David Merriman’s real crime re-imagination “Re-Creation,” Alberto Rodríguez’s big-scale “Los Tigres,” Paz Vega’s directorial debut “Rita” feature in Spain’s lineup at this year’s AFM.

They are joined at the Spanish Screenings on Tour by “Nightfall,” a Federico García Lorca focused real life horror film from “Wounded” director Fernando Franco, and “Wolf Night,” the latest from Guillem Morales.

Rich on crime thrillers, this year’s Spanish slate also plays to two of Spain’s strengths, the subject of Spanish Screenings showcases, which luckily enough are also proved to be of general market demand: animation and genre/fantasy. The Screenings also highlight just a few of the Spanish companies which have scored recent market hits. Very few were around before 2010 – a sign of Spain’s relatively recent dramatic growth.

Spanish Screenings on Tour

Animation Showcase

“Ages of Madness,” (Miguel Miranda, 3Doubles Producciones, Spain)

From go-ahead Tenerife-based 3 Doubles,...

Blue Bloods Season 14 Episode 13 was an emotional roller coaster, with heartbreaking and infuriating stories that showcased the very best this series had to offer the audience.

I don’t know what I loved more: Frank urging the mayor and fire commissioner to act like public servants rather than spoiled children or the human toll Danny’s case took on him.

But I know one thing: I am grateful that we have these last few episodes, even though I still wish we could have more.

(CBS/Michael Parmelee) Mira Sorvino’s Veronica Radley Is A Strong Addition To The Cast

Radley is a younger, brasher version of Frank: a thorn in the Mayor’s side who stands up for her people even if it’s not politically expedient.

However, she wasn’t any less stubborn or childish than Mayor Chase was.

Egging his car is no more a valid form of...

With 85 films vying for just five slots in this years Best International Feature category at the Oscars, it can be tough to stand out from the pack. Spain unleashed a secret weapon, sending “Saturn Return” star Daniel Ibáñez to perform three songs following a screening at the Crescent Theater in Los Angeles Tuesday night. He was in attendance with co-director and co-writer Isaki Lacuesta, who presented his film to an enthusiastic audience.

“This film is a mixture between the facts…and fantasy,” Lacuesta said of his movie about the Spanish indie rock group Los Planetas‘ struggles while creating their third album. “All of the music is played live. There’s no playback. The actors area also [musicians].” See the trailer below.

Ibáñez stars as the lead singer alongside Cristalino as the guitarist, and Stéphanie Magnin as the bass player who recently left the band. The musical drama co-directed by Pol Rodríguez...

This Halloween, the OTTs are packed with malevolence and horror, as they all have a lot to offer. In this article, we have selected the top 10 films from Netflix, Prime Video, Shudder, Hulu, and HBO Max for you so that you don’t have to go through ratings and Metacritic reviews. These films have put their names as the top contenders in this genre in recent times. So, without further ado, let’s jump into the listicle, shall we?

Sister Death (2023)

Sister Death emerges as Netflix’s eerie Halloween offering, diverging from typical jumpscare horror. This visually arresting film navigates the realm of faith, intertwining sinister elements. However, its downfall lies in a disjointed narrative structure, akin to a fragile house of cards collapsing under scattered plot reveals.

Contrary to the acclaimed 2017 Spanish horror, Verónica, Sister Death struggles to meet elevated expectations as a prequel. Verónica stands as one of Netflix’s premier horror films,...

The following contains spoilers from the Season 2 premiere of Paramount+’s Lioness (fka Special Ops: Lioness).

As Lioness Season 2 got underway, Zoe Saldaña’s Joe McNamara found herself begrudgingly working with not her usual Qrf team but a bunch of “gray guys,” to retrieve a U.S. congresswoman who had been kidnapped by a cartel and moved across the southern border.

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Veronica Mars star Kristen Bell explains how the show changed the titular character's love interest to Logan Echolls (Jason William Dohring), who became part of her main romance arc. The CW series followed Bell's titular character, Veronica, as she moonlights as a private investigator while going to school. Logan and Veronica spend the first half of season 1 disliking each other, but they eventually get married at the end of Veronica Mars.

While reflecting on her past roles with Vanity Fair, Bell shared that Logan wasn't Veronica's original love interest. Initially, her love interest was Duncan , but within the first episodes of filming, they recognized the "chemistry between Logan and Veronica" in the "aggression" they had toward each other. As a result, they changed the dynamic, with Logan being central to her romance arc. Check out what she said below:

What's interesting is Logan wasn't written as Veronica's love interest. It was supposed to be Duncan,...

Still expanding “Elite” producer Zeta Studios has reached an agreement with auteur filmmaker Paco Plaza to develop and produce projects together. The agreement is non-exclusive regarding Plaza’s directorial work.

According to Zeta, the first project developed with Plaza will launch production in 2025.

A Valencia native who studied at Madrid’s Ecam, Plaza’s debut feature, “El Segundo nombre” (2002), won the European Grand Prix for a Fantasy Film at the prestigious Sitges Film Festival. He is best known for co-creating the “[Rec]” franchise, co-directed with Jaume Balagueró. The first film in the trilogy is a modern Spanish classic that achieved outstanding international success and was later remade in English as “Quarantine.”

Other standout titles from the filmmaker’s resume include Spanish Academy Goya nominee “Veronica” (2017),a big hit on Netflix, Luis Tosar-starrer “An Eye for an Eye” (2019), San Sebastian player “La Abuela” (2022) and Netflix’s “Hermana Muerte” (2023).

With his latest feature,...

New Trailer for Heretic: "Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse."

Starring

Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East

Written & Directed By

Scott Beck and Bryan Woods

Heretic will open in theaters nationwide on November 8, 2024.

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The Vampire Of Halloween Kickstarter: "A supernatural adventure with art and story by Jim Balent. Can a witch and a skeleton man save a werecat from a vengeful vampire?!

Tarot, a voluptuous red-headed witch, SwordMaiden to the Goddess, and her husband, the Skeleton Man, Guardian of the Forgotten Graveyard, make a daring rescue attempt to save their werecat friend Boo Cat from the clutches of the Vampire of Halloween, Licorice Dust! Chained inside the floating vampire’s castle, Boo Cat’s life hangs in the balance!

Nobody Wants This offers an epic 2000s teen show crossover, and it's been a long time coming. Netflix's new series reunites stars Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, popular for their lead roles in Veronica Mars and The Oc. The romantic comedy sets them up for a star-crossed lovers story, referencing their famous teen roles and their respective love stories. As leads of the iconic Nobody Wants This' cast, Bell and Brody's on-screen relationship as Joanne and Noah means so much more to those who loved their famous teen characters.

Coming just a week after its release, the reviews for Nobody Wants This have been fantastic. Fans and critics have praised the show for its revival of the feel-good romantic comedy genre and for its actors' sparking chemistry. Joanne and Noah's love story embodies a perfect mix of rom-com tropes, mainly the rebel/law this time a sex-positive gentile...

There are plenty of great shows like Nobody Wants This to watch next, from series starring either Adam Brody or Kristen Bell to completely different projects entirely. Nobody Wants This season 1 recently premiered on Netflix and follows the story of an unlikely romance between a rabbi named Noah Roklov (Brody) and an agnostic woman named Joanne (Bell). Nobody Wants This has gotten positive reviews so far and has become a streaming hit on Netflix since its release.

While Nobody Wants This is the first time that Brody and Bell have played romantic partners, it is far from either of their first jaunts on television. Brody is known for his work on shows including The O.C., whereas Bell has made a name for herself in shows like Veronica Mars and The Good Place. After watching Nobody Wants This, some good options are available for those looking for a series that is...

Warning: The following contains spoilers through Nobody Wants This Episode 2. Proceed at your own risk!

Sorry, Veronica and Logan ‘shippers. As far as Kristen Bell is concerned, her best on-screen kiss isn’t the memorable Camelot Motel smooch she shared with the reformed bad boy on Veronica Mars. Instead, it comes courtesy of a charming rabbi (played by The O.C. vet Adam Brody) in the new Netflix romantic comedy Nobody Wants This.

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Exclusive: Goodfellas is expanding its footprint into Spain in a new production venture with prolific local producer Enrique López Lavigne aimed at producing ambitious projects with Spanish talent with international appeal.

Bannered Goodapatxe – in a nod to Lavigne’s Apache Films company, which he runs alongside El Studio – the venture aims to get two to three productions off the ground a year.

Details of the first projects are under wraps, but the partners have revealed they are in development on a Spanish historic film noir, a western and science fiction picture and four additional genre feature films directed by young Spanish authors.

Lavigne has been a driving force in the Spanish independent cinema scene for more than 30 years.

He started out as a film buyer for Canal Plus, before moving into distribution at Sogecine. He branched into producing in the late 1990s, taking credits on a host of early films...

Kristen Bell and Adam Brody admitted they haven’t watched the shows that launched each other’s careers.

Bell starred in Veronica Mars as a teenage private investigator who digs into the lives of the rich and famous in the fictional beach town of Neptune. Brody led another California-focused show, The O.C., which saw him portray the nerdy but still somehow cool Seth Cohen, who invented Chrismukkah.

The Nobody Wants This co-stars stopped by the Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard, hosted by Bell’s husband, to discuss their upcoming Netflix rom-com series. During their nearly two-hour conversation, the actors admitted they hadn’t seen the hit, early 2000s shows.

“I’ve never seen any episode of The O.C.,” Bell confessed, while Brody and Shepard burst into laughter. However, she did admit she found the actor cute at the time. She added, “Now, did I have a crush on Adam? Of course.

After a limited theatrical release, Lee Daniels' new supernatural horror film The Deliverance has finally landed on Netflix. Inspired by the terrifying Ammons haunting case, the R-rated movie stars Golden Globe Award-winning actress Andra Day as a struggling single mother who finds herself and her kids fighting for their lives against an ancient demonic force residing in their Pittsburgh home.

Joining Day in the horror flick are Glenn Close, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Mo'Nique, Caleb McLaughlin, Anthony B. Jenkins, Demi Singleton, Omar Epps, Miss Lawrence, Tasha Smith, and others. I'm sure after watching this new movie, you'll be in the mood to want to watch something similar. Of course, you can always count on us at Netflix Life to help you out.

Below, we shared a list of seven scary exorcism movies that are streaming right now on Netflix.

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Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia’s high-anticipated “The Platform 2,” the Basque director’s follow-up to Netflix mega-hit “The Platform,” will world premiere this September at the San Sebastián film festival, closing its culinary section.

Subject of a high-profile acquisition by Netflix at the 2019 Toronto Film Festival, engineered by CAA Media Finance, XYZ Films and Latido Films, “The Platform” has gone on to shoot to the near top of Netflix’s chart of non-English film hits on record, now featuring as No. 5 with 82.8 million views, thanks to its terrorific mix of futurist dystopian sci-f and redolent social allegory wrapped in a brutal survival thriller. That comes from the set-up: a vertical prison, with hundreds of floors, with every day a stone dumbwaiter descending with food left over from tenants above. Higher-level inmates gorge themselves; those below face starvation, suicide or cannibalism.

That structure looks to be retained in “The Platform 2,” set for release on Netflix on Oct.

Sofía Vergara just set the bar for friendship goals! When rumors tried to stir up drama between her and Julie Bowen on Modern Family, Vergara handled it with total grace. This epic move wasn’t just a fashion statement, but a major win for real friendship.

Modern Family reunion | Sofia Vergara via Instagram

Vergara and Bowen proved that no matter what the media throws their way, their bond stays rock-solid and cool. Here’s how Vergara turned the potential drama into a public win!

Julie Bowen and Sofía Vergara Prove True Friendship Triumphs Over Media Drama A still from Modern Family | 20th Century Fox Television

Julie Bowen and Sofía Vergara have always been tight, but the media tried to stir up some fake beef. On the Aug. 14 episode of Jennie Garth‘s I Choose Me podcast, Bowen spilled the tea on how the press pushed a ‘Betty and Veronica’ vibe between them,...

That’s another season of a Pretty Little Liars series at an end. Pretty Little Liars: Summer School brought us another mystery and another “A.” Now you need more.

There’s nothing quite like Pll on our screens. There are a few shows with some similar vibes. It all depends on whether you want the murder mystery, the teen drama, or the twisty, soapy storylines. Here are seven great TV shows that you need to watch if you miss Pretty Little Liars.

(L-r): Nuha Jes Izman as Teen Crystal, Samantha Hanratty as Teen Misty, Alexa Barajas as Teen Mari, Sophie Nélisse as Teen Shauna, Courtney Eaton as Teen Lottie, Nia Sondaya as Teen Akilah, Sophie Thatcher as Teen Natalie, Jasmin Savoy Brown as Teen Taissa, Steven Krueger as Ben Scott and Liv Hewson as Teen Van in Yellowjackets, Season 2. Photo Credit: Kailey Schwerman/Showtime. 7 must-watch shows for Pretty Little Liars...

The Boys Season 4 introduced two new characters into The Seven – Sister Sage, played by Susan Heyward, and Firecracker, played by Valorie Curry. Curry’s Firecracker aka Misty is a right-wing YouTuber and political activist in The Boys universe, who’s a leading figure in the ‘Alt-supe’ movement. It was as if the character was designed to make fans despise her in every way possible.

Valorie Curry as Firecracker in The Boys Season 4 | Prime Video

Curry appeared at the San Diego Comic-Con and shared that the character was a parody of many such controversial characters and that she had to ground her character for the satire to stand out. She shared an interesting take on her character’s future and many fans agree with her.

Valorie Curry Hopes That Her ‘The Boys’ Character Gets Killed And Fans Agree With Her Valorie Curry’s Firecracker and Antony Starr’s Homelander in The Boys...

Una tragicomedia musical protagonizada por Ángela Molina, Alfredo Castro y Mònica Almirall. © Elástica Films

“Polvo Serán”, una tragicomedia musical de Carlos Marqués-Marcet, tendrá su estreno mundial en el Festival Internacional de Cine de Toronto en la sección competitiva Platform.

En “Polvo Serán”, tras serle diagnosticada una enfermedad terminal, Claudia decide hacer su último viaje a Suiza. Flavio, que lleva más de cuarenta años sin separarse de ella, decide acompañarla en este viaje sin retorno.

La película, escrita por el propio Carlos Marques-Marcet, junto a Clara Roquet (“Libertad”) y Coral Cruz (“Verónica”), está protagonizada por Ángela Molina (“Los Abrazos Rotos”), Alfredo Castro (“El Club”) y Mònica Almirall (“El Médico”).

En palabras del director, Carlos Marques-Marcet: «En esta mezcla de géneros, el musical tendrá la función de permitir acercarnos a estas complejas emociones y al agujero insondable de la muerte allá donde las palabras no llegan, expresado a través del cuerpo y de la música.

The Boys has made way for some interesting new characters with every season that provided new perspectives to the crazy world of the show. Stormfront and Soldier Boy entered the show in seasons 2 and 3 with such new energy and vigor that made it fresh and unrepetitive.

Valorie Curry as Firecracker in season 4 of The Boys | Prime Video

In a politically driven season 4, many new characters Sister Sage and Firecracker were added to the satirical nature of the show. The characters were played by Susan Heyward and Valorie Curry respectively, with the latter having some scene-stealing moments. Curry has been in the industry for quite some time and fans are shocked that The Boys star was in one of the Twilight films.

The Boys’ Valorie Curry Played Charlotte In The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2

Valorie Curry’s Charlotte in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 | Summit Entertainment

Antony Starr‘s...