The problem with The 100 only airing 13 episodes every year is the long wait between seasons. And it’s not just because we’re all eager to watch it. So damn much happens every season, it’s a lot of info to retain for an entire year. If you need a refresher, here’s last season’s finale recap. If you’re lazy, here’s my recap of the recap: Sanctum is bad. The Anomaly is bad (probably).
In the world of entertainment, power is a game: The board giveth, and the board taketh away. If you don’t believe it, consider the terminology. Those who have the right stuff — whether at studios, publishing houses, networks, or record labels — are major players. They roll the dice. They score. And their deals — $65 million record contracts, $90 million movies, multibillion-dollar mergers — often seem to be made with Monopoly money.
Thanks to streaming, NBC's galaxy-brained sitcom Community is now available to new viewers who may have missed it while it aired on NBC (and, subsequently, Yahoo Screen, R.I.P.) and might finally check it out. And they should because it's truly one of the best and most inventive television shows of its era. Created by Rick and Morty's Dan Harmon, the perennially low-rated, formula-obliterating comedy had a very simple setup. After being outed for never attending college, cynical ex-lawyer Jeff Winger (Joel McHale) enrolls at Greendale Community College to finally get a degree but ends up being dragged into a study group of fellow misfits: recovering amphetamines addict Annie (Alison Brie), endearingly clueless ex-jock Troy (Donald Glover), passive-aggressive mother Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown), problematic millionaire (and occasional antagonist) Pierce (Chevy Chase), anarchistic activist Britta (Gillian Jacobs), and Abed (Danny Pudi), a TV obsessive who is also aware he's on a TV show.
Few actors can boast as wide-ranging a filmography as Will Ferrell, but his movie career had humble beginnings. The Saturday Night Live alum followed a path similar to other Not Ready For Prime Time Players — costarring in movies that were essentially long-form SNL skits. Although Ferrell played it relatively safe initially, he quickly showed he wasn't risk-averse. There are two sides to the USC grad's film career. On the one hand, Ferrell has an uncanny knack for playing clueless buffoons, most notably in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and Old School.
Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back (1980) surprised fans with arguably the most famous revelation in cinema history: "I am your father." But the follow-up to Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope (1977) also revealed to cinephiles how inherently good film sequels can be. The best horror movie sequels on this list don't all surpass their original counterparts, but each one deserves recognition as a notable entry in the horror genre.
2023 was a good year for television — and a great year for the television episode. In a TV landscape cluttered with “12-hour movies” and shapeless streaming binges, we want to take a moment to celebrate the best individual TV episodes of 2023. Our list stretches across every genre, from jaw-dropping reality show reveals to carefully crafted sci-fi sagas, and the result is an eclectic mix of everything the year had to offer.
After two years as a virtual online event due to COVID complications, the legendary Park City gathering for indie film lovers comes off the couch with its first full-blown in-person festival since 2020. Come opening night this Thursday, we'll be on the ground with reviews, interviews, news, and more. But in advance, here are 20 of the most intriguing projects on deck, from a viral New Yorker story, to tales of gay luchadores, pubescent supermodels, and (we hope) a major discovery or two.
The Daytime Emmy Awards, now in its 50th year, announced the nominations for this year's awards, with the 60-year-old General Hospital earning the most with 19. Trailing slightly behind are The Bold and the Beautiful (14 nods), The Young and the Restless (13), and Days of Our Lives (11). But the soaps aren't the only ones racking up multiple nominations. Daytime's fave talk show hosts are also well-represented, with The Kelly Clarkson Show garnering the most with 11 nods, followed by The Drew Barrymore Show with seven, The Jennifer Hudson Show with six, and Sherri, Tamron Hall, and The View all tying for four nominations apiece.
Make no mistake, Eddie Murphy is a legend in several fields. His stand-up comedy showcased an energetic, ribald master of his craft that left audiences doubled over in laughter, while his breakthrough turn on Saturday Night Live inspired countless Black TV performers and launched several remarkable characters, from Mr. Robinson to Velvet Jones. And who can forget the sheer musical power of "Boogie in Your Butt?" But it's in film where Murphy plied most of his trade.
Reality shows are perfect for when you're looking for something light. And though you can scroll TikTok to keep up with what's going on, the shows on EW's list might have you putting your phone down! Whether you're in the mood for romance with Love Is Blind and Love on the Spectrum, or looking to escape to a life wildly different than your own with Selling Sunset, Netflix has all the must-watch content you crave.