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22 times pop culture was mellow yellow
It’s the color we associate with a beautiful, sunny day, the best potassium-packed fruit, and the universally known smiley face. It’s bright, vibrant, and sparks joy, but it’s also a color widely utilized throughout pop culture, from iconic characters to musical moments.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / 2 hours ago
Not to be outdone, Comcast announces Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ streaming bundle
We were just getting used to saying “Disney+, Hulu, and Max” streaming bundle ten times fast. But now there is a new intensive streaming bundle for us to chew over.
20 parodies that were as good or even better than the genre they were mocking
Parody is one of the genres that is the most difficult to do properly, let alone achieve that rare feat of being as good as or better than the object of said parody. Though the parody film seems to have entered one of its periodic moments of dormancy, it’s worth looking back at some of the most notable examples of the genre to appreciate it in all of its irreverent glory.
Rhys Ifans News / Nerdist / 8 minutes ago
It's all-out war in House of the Dragon's new Season 2 trailer
House of the Dragon‘s first season put the pieces in place for all-out war, but the new trailer for the show’s sophomore season reminds us this family showdown won’t be limited to just the battlefield.
The 20 best characters from 'Pulp Fiction'
It was 30 years ago this year that Pulp Fiction became a piece of pop culture iconography. The innovatively unique film, which is part drama, comedy, action thriller, continues to be praised to this day, notably for its memorable cast of characters. Here's our rankings of that crew.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / 1 hour ago
Megalopolis' first trailer brings Francis Ford Coppola's strange vision to life
“Our new film Megalopolis is the best work I’ve ever had the privilege to preside over.” Considering he directed both The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, that’s one hell of a statement for Francis Ford Coppola to make.
20 movies that failed to convey a central message
Meaning is a tricky thing, and this is particularly true in the movies, which, like other kinds of texts, are highly suspect to the particular viewing perspectives of their audience(s). Indeed, the history of Hollywood is filled with examples of films which, for one reason or another, ultimately failed to deliver on the messages they sought to convey to their viewers.
20 antagonists who aren't really the bad guys
It’s no secret that Hollywood loves a villain; after all, they’re often the most exciting and interesting characters in a given movie or TV show. However, it is also true that if one scratches the surface, most antagonists are not nearly as villainous as they might initially seem to be.
20 ensemble casts packed with future stars
It’s always fascinating to look back at films and TV series that were filled with relative newcomers to Hollywood at the time of their release. It’s particularly fascinating to look at films that featured actors who would become big names to see how the roots of their stardom were often very much in evidence, even so early in their careers.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / 4 hours ago
Watch: Trailer released for 'The Rings of Power' Season 2
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (TROP) season one ended with an important reveal for the audience and Galadriel: Halbrand is Sauron. Surprise!
The 20 best HBO miniseries
HBO has famously released many successful miniseries that leave a strong impact despite having only a minimal number of episodes.
Nicolas Cage News / Nerdist / 1 hour ago
Nicolas Cage to star in live-action 'Spider-Man Noir' at Prime Video
The Spider-Verse is about to get even bigger via the small screen. It is also about to get a lot darker, mysterious, and funny. And, let’s be honest, a lot weirder.
The 20 most rewatchable movies
In an age in which all media is seemingly ephemeral, it can be easy to lose sight of the fact that one of the great pleasures of many movies is watching them several times. They run the gamut of genres, from musicals to epics, noirs to comedies, but they are all a reminder of the timelessness of cinema.
20 of our favorite fictional cheerleaders
With characters like Torrance from Bring It On and Quinn from Glee , there's no denying that cheerleaders always make television and film fun to watch.
20 iconic performances from 20th century award shows
From Diana Ross and Lionel Richie at the 1982 Grammy Awards to Britney Spears's star turn on the 1999 VMAs, flip through the slideshow for 20 of the 20th century's greatest awards show performances.
Jerry Seinfeld's career beyond 'Seinfeld'
These are some of the notable, and not-so-notable, projects Seinfeld has worked on.
The best R&B sophomore albums
Some artists have amassed massive success with these projects that followed their introductory albums. For R&B fans, here is a list of some of the best sophomore albums.
20 classic books people say are must-reads
It's hard to find a good book, but these 20 are almost guaranteed to be enjoyable reads.
Directors who followed a parent into directing
It’s not uncommon for somebody to follow a parent into the “family business.” It just happens for some people that business is showbiz.
25 times musicians abruptly changed their signature sound
We're not looking for subtlety here: we are looking for some of the most surprising, violent, and downright puzzling hairpin genre turns we've ever seen.
23 celebrities fans want to see on 'Hot Ones'
Today, it's not shocking to see just about anyone who's somebody on the internet interview show where celebrities eat hot wings while answering in-depth questions. However, not everyone who's everyone has been on it just yet, which has left viewers wondering when their favorites will finally appear on Hot Ones.
21 of the most recognizable ‘Star Wars’ characters
To a Star Wars fan, every character and detail is seared into the base of their brain for eternity. So much so that in their next life, they’ll still spit facts about a galaxy far, far away. These are the most recognizable characters to the average person, from the one they call “baby Yoda” to that handsome bad boy played by Harrison Ford!
20 celebrities who are also philanthropists
It's always refreshing to see our favorite artists and pop culture icons giving back and speaking up about the causes they believe in. Here are 20 celebrities who also happen to be philanthropists.
The essential Y2K playlist
These are 22 essential Y2K-era songs (2000-05, for our purposes), including artists like N*SYNC, Alicia Keys, The Killers, and Macy Gray. Add all these tunes to a playlist, then wait for the nostalgia to start flooding back. And don't be surprised if you feel the urge to wear low-rise jeans or body glitter.
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