
The Columbo Episode You Likely Didn’t Know Was Directed By Steven Spielberg
The basic idea of “Columbo” is deceptively simple: there has been a murder and the dogged and friendly Lt. Columbo of the Los Angeles Police Department is on the case, always solving the case right at the end of the episode. The twist is how almost every episode unfolds, because the audience

Chess Masters: The Endgame Proves That No, Chess Is Not a Spectator Sport
Despite the whiff of ‘that’ll have to do’ coming from every other element of Chess Masters, the casting team have done an excellent job. They’ve found Nick (“The Swashbuckler”), a former bouncer who discovered chess in prison and who now runs clubs and uses the game to teach the power of

After The Traitors Season 3, I Think I’ve Identified The Biggest Gameplay Issue And How To Fix It
The Traitors‘ Season 3 finale, which aired amid the 2025 TV schedule, was the best of the series in my humble opinion. However, as I watched the final moments with my Peacock subscription, I couldn’t help but feel the game was still flawed in some major ways. Beyond the fact

L.A. D.A. Withdraws Support For Resentencing
The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office has pulled its support for resentencing Lyle and Erik Menendez. After his predecessor opened the door to making the brothers, who are serving life sentences, eligible for parole, Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman reversed the office’s position and said they still pose an

Paul Feig Has Ideas For ‘Jackpot! 2;’ Says John Cena Could Return
Director Paul Feig is venturing into sequel territory for the first time in his career with Another Simple Favor, which is a follow-up to his 2018 hit starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively. Thus far, it’s been generating mostly positive reviews from critics after its SXSW premiere this past weekend,

An Uncompromising Pioneer of African Cinema
Remembering Souleymane Cissé: An Uncompromising Pioneer of African Cinema About Little White Lies Little White Lies was established in 2005 as a bi-monthly print magazine committed to championing great movies and the talented people who make them. Combining cutting-edge design, illustration and journalism, we’ve been described as being “at the

Oliver Stark Pitches His Fun Idea for a ‘9-1-1’ and ‘The Rookie’ Crossover
The move from Fox to ABC opened 9-1-1 to a fresh world of opportunities, including a new audience and crossover opportunities. With the network having several shows set in Los Angeles, the logistics of staging a crossover become easier. There have been calls for the show to crossover with another

SXSW Film Festival 2025: Ghost Boy, The Secret of Me, Take No Prisoners | Festivals & Awards
The doc program at SXSW reflects the left-of-center tone of both the festival and the city of Austin. Where else would you find documentaries about The Butthole Surfers and Carl Lewis in the same program? With such a relatively short festival, it can be hard to get to the non-fiction

No, Craig Melvin Is Not Leaving The Today Show
With Craig Melvin‘s absence last month from Today, many are wondering whether he is leaving the popular news show. He is a notable anchor, famous for hosting Today’s Third Hour. Most recently, he secured another position at the network, after Hoda Kotb, long-running television host for Today’s morning show, left.

90 Day Fiancé’s Jasmine Pineda Faces Major Money-Making Setback After Flaunting New Home & Huge U.S. Career Milestones
Jasmine Pineda from 90 Day: The Last Resort has fallen several positions on the Cameo leaderboard, indicating a significant decline in her earnings. Jasmine is one of the most talked-about cast members in the franchise. She has been in the spotlight on TV for the past four years, becoming a