Shawn Laib

5 days ago | denofgeek.com | Shawn Laib

After nearly three years of waiting since the ending of Stranger Things season 4, Netflix’s era-defining original series finally has a concluding release date and a teaser trailer with some remnants of the Upside Down sprinkled in for good measure. At least half of the trailer is dedicated to a recap of the previous four seasons of the show, but there are some key moments that help paint an early picture of what to expect in the final season without spoiling too much.

1 week ago | themanual.com | Shawn Laib

The Walking Dead started as a niche zombie series in the early 2010s, but it built up steam and transformed into a runaway hit just a few seasons after its inception. By the middle of the decade, Robert Kirkman’s post-apocalyptic series was the most popular program on basic cable TV. It revolutionized long-form storytelling and created a rabid fandom that allowed it to run for over a decade and spawn many spinoffs.

1 week ago | themanual.com | Shawn Laib

Before Bob Odenkirk turned in a seminal performance of TV’s prestige era playing Jimmy McGill and Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, he was most known for his comedy chops. People were surprised to see him step out of his comfort zone in the world of drama television, but it helped usher in a new reputation for the veteran, everyman star. Odenkirk got to play an action hero in 2021’s Nobody, and the sequel is finally on the way.

3 weeks ago | themanual.com | Shawn Laib

The summer movie season has always been a time for Hollywood to release the most anticipated films of the year. Watching blockbusters in a relaxing, air-conditioned theater is the best antidote to the blazing sun outside. And while people were worried that the COVID-19 pandemic would ruin the theater industry forever, in-person theater viewing is back and stronger than ever, half a decade after its dip.

1 month ago | themanual.com | Shawn Laib

Sinners is the biggest original movie of 2025 so far. With an overabundance of franchises and retreads, fans have fervently crowded theaters to see Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s next collaboration. The movie follows twin brothers who must fight back against evil spirits in a Mississippi town after returning to civilian life following World War I. The mix of racial commentary, social analysis, and beautiful set pieces has transfixed viewers to the big screen so far.