Harry Styles gets a low-energy ‘SNL’ return
There was always going to be a drop-off after Ryan Gosling’s unhinged episode, but the show could’ve tried a bit harder.
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The ‘Creed III’ star hosts a great show, while Kenan Thompson, Heidi Gardner, Mikey Day and Andrew Dismukes lead a full team effort from the cast.
HBO’s adaption of the video game has quickly become one of my favorite shows. PLUS: Adult Swim and Hulu cut ties with Justin Roiland, and the ‘Harley Quinn’ Valentine’s Day special gets a trailer.
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ leads with 11 nominations, Angela Bassett scores the MCU’s first acting nom — and who got snubbed?
We wanted a ‘Tron’ sequel. But not this way. PLUS: ‘Avatar’ sequel keeps making making, ‘Scream VI’ gets a trailer, I watched ‘Elvis’ and ‘Banshees of Inisherin,’ and let’s take a Snack Break.
Bowen Yang’s George Santos steals the show, we visit ‘The Black Lotus,’ and there’s a mini ‘Parks and Rec’ reunion.
Sloppy storytelling or just how cinematic universes work? PLUS: 'The Last of Us' is fantastic, Streep joins 'Only Murders,' and who's the Green Ranger in the 'Power Rangers' anniversary special?
I'm in a TV rut. Is YouTube my future? PLUS: A new trailer for 'The Mandalorian' premieres tonight, Gunn debunks a Superman casting rumor, and 'Avatar: The Way of Water' closes in on $2 billion.
'Inside Job' is the latest of the streaming service's series to get the axe. PLUS: A new trailer for 'Quantumania,' Paramount+ fires 'Workaholics' movie, and did Meyers know Strong was leaving 'SNL'?
Does the ‘Avatar’ sequel have what it takes to become the biggest movie ever? PLUS: ‘SNL’ announces 2023 hosts, Nic Cage becomes Dracula, and why was ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ so bad?
'Avatar' sequel shows no signs of slowing down at the box office. PLUS: 'Wakanda Forever' Disney+ debut date revealed, Dwayne Johnson's 'Black Adam' tequila bar, and I finally wrap up 'White Lotus.'
I watched a lot of TV this year (and saw a few movies). Thankfully there was a lot of great stuff to watch. PLUS: My thoughts on 'Glass Onion' and 'Top Gun: Maverick.'
I've never read the 'Lord of the Rings' books, but I love everything about this show. PLUS: 'Black Adam' fades to black, Cecily Strong talks 'SNL' exit, and Tom Cruise promises the 'biggest stunt.'
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