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10 Regency Romance Books That Are Perfect From the First Page to the Last

Jessica Toomer — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:18:11 GMT

Okay, we need to talk about Regency romance. Walk into any bookstore right now and the historical romance shelf is buckling under new arrivals, most of them with a shirtless lord on the cover and a viscount in the title. That's a lot to wade through, so we did the wading for you.

History Says 'GTA 6' May Be the Biggest Game of the Year, but Not the Best

Randy Rhodes — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:13:11 GMT

Grand Theft Auto VI will be the biggest game of the year, probably even the biggest of all time. However, history shows that may not be enough to be considered the best. Rockstar's last two blockbusters, Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2, performed on a scale that most developers could only dream of. Yet there's one achievement that seems to keep slipping through their fingers: a Game of the Year award.

Robert Pattinson's Forgotten Sci-Fi Satire Is a Stealth Masterpiece

Anthony Crislip — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:05:11 GMT

Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17 was far from the cultural juggernaut of his previous film Parasite. But the film — which marked Korean director Bong's return to working in English after Snowpiercer and the offbeat creature feature Okja —still gave audiences the dark comedy and suspense of his best films, with an unexpected secret ingredient: two Robert Pattinsons. A dystopian science fiction story about Earthlings colonizing a distant world, the movie is a direct mirror to contemporary life in the way the best sci-fi can be. Viewers didn't necessarily agree at the time, as the movie lost Warner Bros. Discovery roughly $75 million during its theatrical run according to Variety. But if any movie deserves to find a strong cult audience after bombing theatrically, it’s Mickey 17, which has the claim to being Bong’s best English-language film and a masterfully grotesque satire about the wicked solipsism of the wealthy.

'Community' Meets 'Parks & Rec' in This 4-Part Comedy That Gets Better Every Season

Charlie Ridgely — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:46:11 GMT

We may not be in the golden era of network sitcoms anymore, but that doesn't mean that there aren't some great comedies coming out of the basic cable networks right now. Abbott Elementary has obviously been a major bright spot, and has fortunately reached a level of popularity that has been difficult for classic sitcoms in the streaming era. Over the past few years, however, Fox has seen one of its few original sitcoms sneakily rise in popularity, finding sizable audiences on both TV and Netflix. Not only that, but the series seems to be getting better and better the longer it goes.

‘Buffy’s Newest Story Has Officially Been Cancelled

Julio Bardini — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:16:11 GMT

Fewer fandoms in pop culture currently have it as hard fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. As fun, charming, and enjoyable as the original series remains after decades, this particular franchise has been facing many difficulties recently as it tries to come back to a spotlight it should never have left, especially the cancellation of a revival series and the loss of one of its greatest benefactors, the incomparable Dolly Parton. Now, the only Buffy stories that were in active development have also just been cancelled: Dynamite Comics' Buffy and Angel. While this indefinitely postpones our return to Sunnydale yet again, it isn't all bad news, because this time, the wait is for the best and will pay off, according to Dynamite.

Tarantino Meets Greek Tragedy In Prime Video's Revenge Thriller With a Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score

Thomas Butt — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:11:11 GMT

In a year full of surprise breakthroughs and unexpected blockbusters, Is God Isstill managed to slip through the cracks. The dramatic action/thriller, released at the same time as the year's triumphant indie cinema success story, Obsession, marked the debut of writer-director Aleshea Harris, who updated the classic Quentin Tarantino-style bloody revenge saga for 2026. Despite being overshadowed by Curry Barker's word-of-mouth sensation, Is God Is, now available to stream on Prime Video and MGM+, where it is among the top 10 most-streamed films, is ready to be your next indie darling and cult classic. Harris, who adapted her own stage play for the screen, tells the story of tight-knit bonds between sisters, family trauma, feminism, and Black history. As both a gritty exploitation thrill-ride and a somber study of pressing cultural issues, Is God Is — which also features an impressive cast of both newcomers and established stars — is a true one-of-one.

'The Rookie' Officially Locks In for More Seasons Thanks to 1 Major Move

Erin Konrad — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:09:11 GMT

There is nothing worse than hearing your favorite television show has been cancelled. When you get attached to certain characters, or there's a cliffhanger season finale, it can be heartbreaking to find out you won't be getting to dive back into this world that you've come to love. Luckily, for the many fans of ABC's hit series, The Rookie, a recent announcement suggests that our favorite police procedural won't be added to that dreaded cancellation list anytime soon.

15 Years Later, David Fincher’s Forgotten Classic Is Getting the Series It Deserves

Amanda M. Castro — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:47:11 GMT

Fifteen years after David Fincher adapted The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Stieg Larsson’s Millenium saga will finally get the format it wanted. Sky has announced an eight-part adaptation of Larsson’s bestseller, and PunisherandSpider-Noir writer Steve Lightfoot and The Haunting of Bly Manor and Behind Her Eyes writer Angela LaManna have agreed to produce and write the show.

31 Years Later, This Masterpiece Remains the Greatest Comic of All Time

Shawn Van Horn — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:38:11 GMT

If you're of a certain age, like this writer, you might have vivid memories of a childhood after-school routine that involved the newspaper. Parents would flip through the news and sports pages, but kids, after being released from hours of mind-numbing boredom, went straight to the comics. There, in a few short panels, we'd witness the latest adventures from our favorite comic strips, like Peanuts, Garfield, The Far Side, and so many more. And then, in a league of its own, was Bill Waterson's Calvin and Hobbes. From 1985 to 1995, the tales of six-year-old Calvin and his stuffed toy tiger Hobbes did more than just entertain; they helped kids invest in their imaginations. Nearly 31 years after the final Calvin and Hobbes strip ran on December 31,1995, no newspaper comic has done it better.

3 Near-Perfect Series to Binge on Prime Video This September

Remus Noronha — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:11:11 GMT

This week, Nick Santora’s Reacher is once again at the top of Prime Video’s TV rankings. Starring Alan Ritchson in the title role and adapted from Lee Child’s iconic Jack Reacher novels, the action-crime series has been killing it in its fourth season, continuing its highly popular run on the streaming service. However, in case that’s not quite what you’re in the mood for, there’s still plenty more to explore on the platform. Here’s a look at three great shows that we think you should binge this week on Prime Video.