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cbr.com | Rachel Ulatowski
Conclave was one of the best films of 2024, scooping up a total of eight Academy Award nominations and garnering over $120 million at the box office. In 2025, the thriller experienced a second wind when the passing of Pope Francis renewed interest in the Papal Conclave. Its parallels to real life, sharp writing, brilliant use of tension, and timeliness continue to mesmerize viewers.
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1 day ago | 
cbr.com | Rachel Ulatowski
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5 days ago | 
cbr.com | Rachel Ulatowski
Charlie Hunnam is best known for his role as Jax Teller in Sons of Anarchy. As the main protagonist, Hunnam led the series with his nuanced performance as Jax, a man who wants to change the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club for the better, but experiences a tragic, Shakespearian downfall. By the series' end, Jax has transformed into something of a monster. Hence, it seems fitting that Hunnam's next significant TV role will portray a real-life monster.
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1 week ago | 
cbr.com | Rachel Ulatowski
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account One of the biggest draws of the HBO Max streaming platform is that it gives subscribers access to all six seasons of the critically acclaimed crime drama The Sopranos. Critics and audiences have credited it not only as HBO's best show but also as one of the best TV shows. While The Sopranos has undoubtedly earned its prestige and continued popularity on streaming, in a post-Sopranos world, there's a new heir to the HBO throne: Succession....
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2 weeks ago | 
cbr.com | Rachel Ulatowski
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Image by Morena Perez Vitale The small screen is a rewarding but challenging medium for the fantasy genre. In some ways, TV is a better medium than film for sprawling, epic fantasy stories, as the longer runtime provides room for more meticulous world-building, complex characters, and storytelling. At the same time, fantasy shows often struggle to stay afloat due to big budgets and reliance on unpredictable viewership. As a result, the...
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2 weeks ago | 
cbr.com | Rachel Ulatowski
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Image via 20th Century Studios Over its 11-season run, The X-Files captivated audiences with its mind-bending mysteries, sci-fi phenomena, and the persistent and chilling presence of the Cigarette Smoking Man (Willian D. Davis), also known as CSM. While the series tracked a lot of conspiracies, shadowy figures, and cover-ups, few elements remained as elusive as CSM. Between his silence and unconfirmed background, viewers spent years...
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2 weeks ago | 
cbr.com | Rachel Ulatowski
Most characters, whether heroes or villains, are flawed in Sons of Anarchy's gritty and often brutal world. Despite the flaws, many have redemptive qualities or complexity that make them endearing or intriguing to viewers. However, a few notable villains were so abhorrent that they were unforgivable and practically had viewers rooting for their demise.
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3 weeks ago | 
cbr.com | Rachel Ulatowski
For decades, Disney's animated classic Peter Pan has delighted audiences. The adaptation of J. M. Barrie's novel of the same name is a whimsical and nostalgic tale about Peter Pan (Bobby Discroll), the boy who never grew up. Facing the pressures of growing up, Wendy Darling (Kathryn Beaumont) and her siblings join Peter on a thrilling adventure to Neverland. However, their plan to never grow up is interrupted by Captain Hook's (Hans Conried) relentless pursuit of them.
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3 weeks ago | 
cbr.com | Rachel Ulatowski
It has been almost three years since Wednesday Season 1 took Netflix by storm. The series marks a rare television foray for director Tim Burton and a modern take on the beloved Addams Family. After a tumultuous first season in which Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) solved a murder mystery and made some friends along the way, viewers are anxious to get back to Nevermore.
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3 weeks ago | 
cbr.com | Byz Lats |Rachel Ulatowski
Fans of Sons of Anarchy know the show is filled with complex characters, stellar storytelling, and brutal violence, but not everyone realizes the show is also filled with Easter eggs. Whether it is subtle nods to other stories and TV shows, or references to creator Kurt Sutter's personal life and personality, Easter eggs are littered throughout episodes and embedded in the story itself.
