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Tehran Season 3 Delivers an Emotional Gut Punch While Thrillingly Exploring the Cost of Conflict

By Alyssa Brook Lee

Tehran season three once again proves why it is one of the most powerful and unsettling series Apple TV has released. Watching it now, at a time when...

Archival footage of Walt Disney overseeing the construction of Disneyland in the 1950s — Disney Archives

Disneyland Handcrafted Captures the Heart and Vision of Walt Disney’s Original Dream

By Alyssa Brook Lee

Disneyland Handcrafted is truly a one-of-a-kind documentary, not just because of the rare archival footage it brings to life, but because of how it...

PRIMATE Turns a Hawaiian Paradise Into a Primal Nightmare in This Terrifying Survival Horror

By Devaughnte Lee

In PRIMATE, a peaceful tropical escape becomes something far darker. What begins as a quiet life on the island of Hawaii slowly transforms into a...

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Delivers Laughs, Twists, and Thrills

By Jonathan Loizou

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is a thrilling and entertaining ride from start to finish. The mystery is clever, keeping you guessing while...

ALT: Cast and animatronics from Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 at the premiere, including Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich, McKenna Grace, Piper Rubio, MatPat, Kellen Goff, and Emma Tammi celebrating the fan-focused horror sequel. — (from left) Toy Freddy, Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail), Abby (Piper Rubio) and Mike (Josh Hutcherson) in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, directed by Emma Tammi.

FNAF 2: A Fan-First Horror Movie That Delivers Everything

By Alyssa Brook Lee

As a fan and a critic, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 went far beyond the first film. From the moment it starts, it’s clear that this sequel not only...

Avatar: Fire and Ash” World Premiere

By Alyssa Brook Lee

Pandora lit up Hollywood tonight as the cast and filmmakers of Avatar: Fire and Ash took over the iconic Dolby Theatre for the film’s world premiere....

Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde standing together in Zootopia 2, surrounded by vibrant city scenery and supporting characters from across the animal world — Disney Animation

Zootopia 2 Brings Back the Heart, Humor, and the Lessons We Need Right Now

By Alyssa Brook Lee

Nine years is a long time to wait for a sequel, especially for a franchise that carved out such an iconic space in modern animation, but Zootopia 2...

Elphaba and the oz guards in a key emotional confrontation from Wicked — Universal Pictures

Wicked: For Good — A Darker, & Deeper Final Chapter

By Alyssa Brook Lee

Waiting a full year to finish one of the most impactful musical stories ever put to screen is never easy — and the anticipation for Wicked: For Good...

Montauk Opens Its Doors in Redondo Beach: A Savoring Dining Experience

By Devaughnte Lee

Redondo Beach just gained a stunning new jewel along the coast, and its name is Montauk. I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening, and from...