Why Don’t Some TV Shows Sound the Way They Used To? (Published 2021)

Licensing issues have gutted the soundtracks of many beloved series on streaming services, resulting in bewildering music cues and missing theme songs.

The 101 Greatest Endings in Movies History

Good finales offer catharsis. The best deny us closure altogether.

The Low-Key Carter-Era Pleasures of “The Muppet Show”

On the original show, which is now streaming for the first time on Disney+, bits of fabric and glue and yarn become complexly real.

The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: Jerry Seinfeld — A Comedy Legend’s Systems, Routines, and Methods for Success (#485) - The Blog of Author…

Please enjoy this transcript of my interview with entertainment icon Jerry Seinfeld (@jerryseinfeld). Jerry’s comedy career took off after his first appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1981. Eight years later, he teamed up with fellow comedian Larry David to…

The 32 Greatest Character Actors Working Today

We asked critics and Hollywood creators: Which supporting players make everything better?

The Best Moments Of Archer: Malory | Netflix Nordic

Archer fans rejoice! Here are the sassiest lines from all 10 seasons. #Archer #Malory #Netflix

The Timeless Fantasy of Stanley Tucci Eating Italian Food | The New Yorker

In CNN’s culinary travel series, Italy is beautiful and the food of Italy is beautiful. Not insignificantly, Tucci is beautiful, too.

Glory at sea! | Psyche Films

Storm survivors band together on a surreal journey: an audacious artwork from the community behind Beasts of the Southern Wild

Comfort Viewing: 3 Reasons I Love ‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’

The bizarre animated series creatively blended the beautiful with the grotesque, pop culture with pathos.

‘The Truffle Hunters’ Review: In Dogged Pursuit of Culinary Gold

An enchanting documentary about men and their best friends combing the northern Italian forests for an unlikely delicacy.

The 20 Best Horror Movies on Hulu Right Now

The Empty Man, The First Omen, Smile, and more.

The 25 Essential Episodes of The Muppet Show

Now that the classic show is streaming on Disney+, we round up the best episodes — and ask guest stars about their Muppet memories.

‘Nomadland’ | Anatomy of a Scene

The director Chloé Zhao narrates a scene from her movie featuring Frances McDormand and David Strathairn.

The 50 Best Cult Movies

From ‘The Room’ to ‘Eraserhead’ to ‘Rocky Horror,’ these are the best movies to ever inspire deep obsession

'One Night In Miami' Is a Rare Glimpse at the Humanity of Our Heroes

The Amazon Prime original is a colorful dramatization of the night Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown celebrated Muhammad Ali's historic 1964 win in a segregated hotel.

How to Go From Working in a Steel Mill to Being the Highest Paid Actor on TV

Ed O’Neill made his career during the era when networks dominated TV, starring in “Married... With Children” and “Modern Family.” He also gives a stunning performance in the recently released film “The Last Shift,” a new comedy about working-class life. He opens up to…

Five Lessons From Dave Chappelle – Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Dave Chappelle has a new special about his old show that includes fundamental lessons about how the Internet has changed the content business.

Staff-favorite streaming devices for 2024

Streaming devices can be faster and more up-to-date than apps built into your TV, according to experts.

25 Feel-Good Films You’ll Want to Watch Again—and Again

Anxious? Here are some of the best and most rewatch-friendly movies to soothe your mind.

Space Mutiny – List of David Ryder Names [MST3K]

List: Slab Bulkhead, Fridge Largemeat, Punt Speedchunk, Butch Deadlift, Bold Bigflank, Splint Chesthair, Flint Ironstag, Bolt Vanderhuge, Thick McRunfast, Blast Hardcheese, Buff Drinklots, Trunk Slamchest, Fist Rockbone, Stump Beefgnaw, Smash Lampjaw, Punch Rockgroin, Buck…

Wendy's - Soviet Fashion Show (1985, USA) - YouTube

Rumor has is this ad was banned for being offensive. However, this was not the only spot to poke fun at Soviet Russia at the time. Directed by Joe Sedelmaier.

Sixty-two of the Best Documentaries of All Time

The idea of what a documentary is has shifted according to what has—and hasn’t—been possible during the past hundred years. But the artistic preoccupations of their creators have not changed radically in that time.

Python For Feature Film

A look into how Python is used to bring your favorite movies to the big screen.

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Remembering Laika: 'Space Dogs' Documentary Explores Moscow Through a Stra

Space.com reports: Laika, a stray dog scooped off the streets of Moscow, launched on the Soviet Union's Sputnik 2 mission in November 1957, just a month after Sputnik 1's liftoff opened the space age. The 11-lb. (5 kilograms) mixed-breed quickly died of overheating and circled…

The Guy Who Wouldn't Write a Hit: An Interview with David Simon | Claudia Dreifus

Claudia Dreifus: You are sometimes called “the Balzac of Baltimore.” What’s your take on the title? David Simon: When people say that, I go, “Did you just call me a ball sac?” I usually goof on that. I haven’t read all of Balzac. I keep slicing up society, taking a different…

What Happened to the Shows That Were Supposed to Become the Next ‘Game of Thrones’?

Every network and streamer has been searching for a series that can become the next piece of monoculture, but so far nothing has captured the world’s attention like the fight for the Iron Throne

30 Movies That Are Unlike Anything You’ve Seen Before

These films, each unforgettable in its own way, are essential viewing.

Unexpected Movie Masterpieces to Watch in Quarantine

Some were blasted by critics, some flopped at the box office, and all are ripe to attain cult-classic status.

Meet the Criterion Channel, the most fun way to become a film buff

The specialty streaming service has an expansive collection of masterpieces, cult classics, and more.

Jellyfin

The volunteer-built media solution that puts you in control of your media. Stream to any device from your own server, with no strings attached.

The Secret of Mystery Science Theater 3000’s Success

Dumb movies, smart jokes, repeat.

How Bullwinkle Taught Kids Sophisticated Political Satire

Culture critic Beth Daniels argues the cartoon moose even allowed viewers to reckon with nuclear war

Terrestrial television - Wikipedia

Terrestrial television or over-the-air television (OTA) is a type of television broadcasting in which the content is transmitted via radio waves from the terrestrial (Earth-based) transmitter of a TV station to a TV receiver having an antenna. The term terrestrial is more common…

The essential comparison guide to every streaming service

Netflix or Hulu? HBO or Showtime? Disney Plus or HBO Max? Here’s help

An Ode to the Video Store Chain, on the Occasion of Blockbuster’s Demise

Ah, video stores, where viewers—and cinephile clerks—got to develop eclectic tastes.

The Real-Life Hollywood Hoax That Turned a Fake Bradley Cooper Epic Into a $14 Million Scam

Adam Joiner’s silver-screen dreams were finally coming true. He had a deal with Netflix, a superstar lead and even interest from Spielberg. There was only one problem: His entire story was a lie

HBO’s Corpus of Content and Apple’s Lack Thereof

Apple TV+ is cheap and barren. HBO Max is expensive and cheapening their brand. Everyone is confused.

Watch The Laundromat | Netflix Official Site

When a widow gets swindled out of insurance money, her search for answers leads to two cunning lawyers in Panama who hide cash for the superrich.

Check Out These 5 Seriously Creepy Documentaries for Halloween!

Horror film expert/critic Scott Weinberg picks five seriously scary documentaries just in time for Halloween.

The Vast of Night is an alien encounter film like no other

Film festival darling snuck up and attracted Amazon money in 2019, hits Prime this weekend.

How Dan Patrick and Keith Olbermann’s ‘SportsCenter’ Changed TV Forever - T

Upon the 40th anniversary of ESPN, we revisit Keith Olbermann and Dan Patrick, the wisecracking anchors whose "Big Show" revolutionized sports broadcasting and late night TV

Taylor and Kanye: How two superstars and four words influenced a decade of pop culture

On the 10-year anniversary of ‘I’mma let you finish,’ a look back at a definitive moment.

The tiny video store that survived Netflix

In the wake of an algorithm-led video store apocalypse, Captain Video stays afloat by offering a rarity: human interaction.

The Future of Television | I, Cringely

I’ll be surprised if broadcast television in the U.S. survives another decade.

Why Isn’t Hulu Better?

When Hulu was launched, in 2008, it had the backing of three major motion-picture studios—21st Century Fox, NBC Universal, and Walt Disney Studios/ABC Television. The service seemed poised to dominate video distribution online—but today it ranks only 8th among streaming…

The 50 Best Movie Soundtracks of All Time

From Black Panther to Clueless, Dazed and Confused to Purple Rain, the music that has defined modern filmmaking

(29) Harry Patch: The Last Tommy - YouTube

This truly wonderful film, first broadcast in 2009, examines the life and times of a truly wonderful old gentleman, Britain's last fighting survivor of the Great War, Harry Patch. Harry died in 2009 at the age of 111 years, one month, one week and one day. See the excellent…

The Ministry of Mr. Rogers

On the choices Fred Rogers made.