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South Parkis one of the most ambitious shows in the history of television, as there was nothing quite like whatTrey ParkerandMatt Stonehad done before. While many would citeThe Simpsonsas the first example of an animated comedy series aimed at a broader audience,South Parkquickly proved to be far more intense and potentially offensive; it was a show that always provoked strong reactions, resulting in many significant controversies that caused viewership to only spike due to the added attention....

Being in your twenties is a fun and exciting new chapter in life, and is a stark contrast to the more restricting era of childhood and adolescence. However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows, and sometimes the rose-colored glasses need to come off to experience life to its fullest. RELATED:9 Essential Coming-of-Age Films for a Heavy Dose of Nostalgia Everyone has a difficult time adjusting to the pressures of trying to enjoy their new freedom, starting a career, and living up to the expectations of what being in your 20s is “supposed” to be....

Bottomsis the latest R-rated teen sex comedy directed byEmma Seligmanand starringRachel SennottandAyo Edebiri. The film follows PJ and Josie, two unpopular teens who in an attempt to lose their virginities and hook up with cheerleaders, decide to start a fight club at their school, where students beat each other up in the name of self-defense. While their plans initially seem to go over well, as they soon become popular figures in their school, they find themselves in hot water as their continued lies spiral out of control, as well as attention is taken away from the school’s football team....

When it comes to the vast and expansive world ofreality television, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better option than Hulu. Even before merging with its sibling service of Disney+, Hulu had just about every type of reality tv content one could want. This includes cooking competitions, slice-of-life dramas, uplifiting workplace deep-dives, and much more. The list of popular reality shows on Hulu is near-bottomless, with some of the biggest names in the industry being a part of the conversation....

If you’re at all concerned about what a digital data leak could do to your reputation, you better hold on tight duringAssassination Nation. It’s a searing examination of social behavior (online and off), hypocrisy, sexualization, the modern mob mentality and much more. While enthralling and, by the end, truly empowering, writer-directorSam Levinsonbites off more than he can chew for the film’s full runtime resulting in a messy plot progression and worthwhile concepts that don’t get the necessary screen time to truly seep in and make a meaningful impression....

Last year’s debut season of the new HBO comedy seriesBarrynot only showcasedBill Hader’s talent as a performer (for which he won a Best Actor Emmy), but also as a director. The show’s pilot marked Hader’s directorial debut, and through the three episodes in total that he directed, it was clear he had a strong eye for shot-composition and motivated visual storytelling. But withBarrySeason 2 Episode 5, Hader hasreallystretched his talent behind the camera, solidifying himself as a filmmaker with a skillset that is as multi-faceted as it is precise, resulting in a pure directing tour de force....

Battlefield 2042’s open beta is officially live now for those across all platforms that pre-ordered the game or are members of EA Play. The beta will be available until October 9th, with those who don’t have early access getting the chance to play starting on October 8th. The beta will offer players a hands-on experience with the game’s massive Conquest mode which will allow 128 players on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S and 64 on last-generation systems....

Several big announcements are happening in theBridgertonuniverse today. Netflix has announced a spinoff series for the character of Queen Charlotte, andShonda Rhimesherself is set to write and executive produce, withBetsy BeersandTom Vericaalso executive producing. At the same time,Jess Brownell- who has worked on several different Shondaland shows - is getting promoted to showrunner for the upcoming seasons of the mainBridgertonshow. So what’s the deal with the limited spinoff series? Well, it’s pretty much a prequel to the currentBridgertontimeline....

Paramount has released the first trailer forCrawl. The upcoming survival horror/disaster film follows Haley (Kaya Scodelario) who tries to find her missing father (Barry Pepper) during a hurricane only to become trapped as the flood waters rise. Oh, and those flood waters are filled with gators. Sharks have definitely had their moment, but what about other predators? I’d say that it’s time for gators to have their moment, and watching two folks fight off gators seems like fun times....

Focus Features and Carnival Films have released the firstDownton Abbeymovieteaser trailer, heralding the arrival of the highly anticipated feature film. The original cast from the TV series are returning alongside new additionsImelda Staunton(Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix),Geraldine James(Anne with an E),Simon Jones(The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy),David Haig(Killing Eve),Tuppence Middleton(The Imitation Game),Kate Philips(The Crown), andStephen Campbell Moore(History Boys), among others. Julian Fellowes, who created and wroteDownton Abbey, penned the screenplay for the film, and while it was initially announced thatBrian Percival—who directed theDownton Abbeypilot and various episodes as well as feature films likeThe Book Thief—would be helming theDownton Abbeymovie, he stepped back to an executive producer role and veteran TV directorMichael Englertook the helm instead....

In the next couple of years,Florence Pughwill be delivering huge strides in blockbusters likeChristopher Nolan’sOppenheimer, the much anticipatedDune: Part Two, and reprising her role as Yelena Belova in the MCU’sThunderboltsin 2024. Always a standout in her performances, writer-directorZach Braffcommented ina previous interviewwith Collider that her work in MGM’sA Good Personis “unbelievable.” In the film, Pugh plays Allison, opposite co-starsMorgan FreemanandMolly Shannon, who is a woman struggling to overcome an opiate addiction in the aftermath of a terrible tragedy....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Pitt. So faron Max’s medical drama,The Pitt, Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (Noah Wyle) has saved the day many times alongside the other doctors who run the emergency room (nicknamed The Pitt). Their expertise andability to think clearly in a crisishave helped many patients, and Dr. Robby is clearly the protagonist of the series sincewe follow him throughout his shiftand get some insight into his emotional state....

Sony’s sequelSicario: Day of the Soldadomanaged to nab third place in its debut at the Friday box office this weekend with nearly $7.5 million. That’s well ahead of Lionsgate’s new sports-comedyUncle Drew, but roughly half the one-day earnings of the top two spots in this frame. Those go to the same sequel titles who sat atop the heap this time last week, withJurassic World: Fallen KingdomandIncredibles 2in the first and second spots, respectively....