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Summer is officially here, and while now might be the time for fun in the sun, there are still moments when we want to come back home and unwind with a good show. Thankfully,Hulu has several great titles coming to the streamer in July. From the return of comedies likeCommunityor the latest season ofIt’s Always Sunny, there are several great options if you’re looking to binge an old favorite or start a new series....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for ‘The Boys’ Season 4, Episode 5. Few series in recent memory have had as much cultural impact asThe Boys. Created byEric Kripke, this Amazon Prime series has astounded viewers for years with its dark portrayal of what a world with superpowers would look like, showing howlegions of spandex-wearing, empowered narcissists would make existing social problems so much worse. With such a huge influence, it was inevitable that the show would branch off and give its fans more of the universe they love so much — enterGen V....

Westerns are primarily defined by their setting: the American Western frontier, specifically in the mid to late 1800s. But despite traditional associations with uncomplicated shoot-em-up fare in a time long past, the genre has evolved and shape-shifted through the ages. The films that define the genre have become ever-more sophisticated and the stylistic elements, visual tropes and archetypal figures associated with the Western have elevated the genre beyond a mere time and place setting....

Academy Award nomineeDavid Finchershot to the top of the Netflix Top 10 charts this week following the release of his highly-anticipated new thriller,The KillerstarringMichael Fassbender. The film, whichhas been nearly two decades in the making for theSe7enmastermind, stands alone as the most-watched title of the week with 27.9 million views, reaching #1 in 88 countries and landing within the Top 10 in 93. Based on the French graphic novel of the same name byAlexis NolentandLuc Jacamon, Fincher’s latest is billed as a “bloody, brutal, and stylish noir” film about acold and calculating assassin with a consciencewho finds himself at the wrong end of a manhunt as his employers seek to erase him over a botched hit....

Spoiler Alert: This list contains spoilers for the entire series of ‘Mr. Robot.‘Mr. Robotgripped the attention of audiences throughout its run in the 2010s. TheEmmy Award-winning series created bySam Esmailboasts critical acclaim and strong ratings acrossIMDbandRotten Tomatoes. Now that the series hasfound a home on Netflix, it’s a great time to rewatch (or delve into it for the first time). Each episode builds upon those that came before, hooking viewers in with plot twists and ambiguous narratives....

Disneyhas been the dominant force in theanimationindustry for over one hundred years. Founded by brothersWaltandRoy Disney,they created revolutionary short films throughout the 1920s and 1930s before releasing their first animated feature film,Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. After its success proved that audiences could watch a 90-minutecartoon, the company continued to make more. Though they’ve gone through numerous ups and downs over the decades, they’ve grown to become one of the largest media conglomerates in the world....

WhenThe Expanseended, fans were not only left with a lot ofunanswered questions(which was to be expected) but also with a little sadness that it was finally over. Based on the novel series of the same name written byJames S.A Corey(joint pen name ofDaniel AbrahamandTy Franck), the series was developed byMark FergusandHawk Ostby. The highly acclaimed sci-fi series is considered to be one of the smartest sci-fi shows of recent times....

While I have high hopes forLegionand the other mutant-centric TV shows in development, but — from where I’m standing — there already exists a pretty great X-MenTV show:Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.The ABC show might nottechnicallybe an X-MenTV show (though, like X-Men, it does take place in a Marvel universe), but it explores many themes closely associated with the X-Men universe, especially via the Inhuman storyline that is becoming increasingly important in the show’s overall arc....

By the timePercy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thiefrolled around,Alexandra Daddarioalready had quite a few credits to her name. She had a lengthy run onAll My Childrenand also made guest appearances on shows likeLaw & OrderandDamages. But scoring a lead role in aChris Columbus-directed studio film is a completely different ballgame, a project with the power to jumpstart a career in a big way and keep those credits coming. The thing is though, that firstPercy Jacksonmovie also had a lot of pressure on it to live up toHarry Potterstandards....

There are various awards shows held every year for the world of film, with some naturally attracting more attention than others. If you had to single out the biggest in the Western world, it would have to be theAcademy Awards, which have been held since the late 1920s and naturally have a certain amount of prestige attached to them (even if, like any awards show, there are flaws). Others will point to theCannes Film Festivalas being almost as big, and maybe more important than the Oscars, depending on your taste in film....

Editor’s Note: The following article contains spoilers for Season 4 of What We Do In The Shadows.The most recent season ofWhat We Do In The Shadowswas the most musical so far. An already musical show, Season 4 builds off of the reputation the show has for its soundtrack and weaves music right into the story of the show. Their theme song is a 60s folk song called “You’re Dead” byNorma Tanega....

Pop-punk’s reigning princessAvril Lavigneis officially set to make her debut at the prestigiousWarped Tour.The traveling rock tour was established back in 1995and was declared the largesttraveling music festivalin America. Now, after six years out of action, the tour is set to hit the road with punk royalty leading the charge. Revealing the news in an Instagram announcement, Lavigne is disrupted backstage by a surprise heart-shaped cake in Warped Tour’s signature colors....

With directorRob Marshall’sMary Poppins Returnsnow playing in theaters, I recently sat down withBen WhishawandEmily Mortimerto talk about making the hugely anticipated sequel. During the wide-ranging conversation, they revealed why they loved working with the kids in the film, what it was like meeting Rob Marshall for the first time to discuss the film, and a lot more. As most of you know,Mary Poppins Returnsis the follow-up to the 1964 classic that sees Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) coming back into the life of the Banks family after they suffer a loss....