I imagine there will be plenty of viewers who think Lucy should have stayed with Pedro Pascal's Harry, but I think the choice she made was instrumental to the film. To me, Materialists is about the pain and superficial nature of dating, and meeting someone who makes you feel passionate and authentic in an unconditional way is really hard to come by. There are reasons why Lucy and John didn't work out the first time, but I think what she realizes is that, although society has forced part of her brain to be bitter about John's financial status, there's another, more genuine part of her that loves him anyway. She's a human being. Both of those things can be real simultaneously, and overcoming those reservations about another person is the sacrifice that love requires. It's never going to be perfect.

Other than Animal Kingdom, which I think is worth the watch for Shawn Hatosy, I've been looking for shows that are either like The Pitt or star cast members from the show to fill the void left by its absence. I think Ozark has some similar vibes, and I'd like to watch Noah Wyle in The Librarians, but I'm not sure where else to look for that level of emotional depth on screen.

If you're into dark, character-driven crime dramas, I think Animal Kingdom is well worth the watch. It's a really clever and high quality show, and though it can test viewers' patience at times with the decisions the characters make, it's fun to watch anti-heroes move through the world in a way that makes you understand their motivations. I really enjoyed it!

While I’ll watch nearly every episode of Friends, I think there are a few that I’d skip if given the chance. For the most part, the clip show episodes that happen once every few seasons aren’t my cup of tea, but I think they served their purpose at the time of reminding viewers what had happened on the show. Otherwise, Ben Stiller’s guest spot on Friends season 3 episode 22 makes it a complete skip for me, as it's a filler episode where the big name guest actor screams the entire time.

X-Men: First Class remains one of my favorites of the Fox version of the franchise, as it nicely reintroduced the world to the Marvel mutants, while also introducing a new group of heroes to the fold. However, looking back on it, I can't believe how poorly the movie handled Edi Gathegi's Darwin, as he's not only one of the most powerful mutants in the comics, but his adaptability powers are virtually flawless, and the way the movie fails to offer any kind of meaningful explanation for why they didn't repel Sebastian Shaw's attack made it all the more disappointing. I hope that the Marvel Cinematic Universe finds a way to give the character a new lease on life and proper adaptation.

At 40, Gal Gadot will not be coming back as the DCU's Wonder Woman. I believe the studio is going to go for an actress in her early 30s for the role, which rules out 39-year-old Alexandra Daddario, a popular pick. That is due to how Superman is played by David Corenswet, who is 31. James Gunn said DC's new Batman could be a couple of years older than him, and Wonder Woman would likely be of similar age to the heroes. As such, I think whoever gets cast as the DCU Wonder Woman should be between 30 and 35.

America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders season 2 is coming soon, and it'll feature quite a few familiar faces who are returning to try out for the squad. While I'm hopeful that there will be a ton of returning rookies who make it onto the squad this year, I think the most likely to try out again and make it is Charly Barby. Charly was one of the last cuts from America's Sweethearts season 1, and she's got the determination to make things work this season.

When talking about putting the red trunks on the DCU Superman suit, James Gunn revealed that he talked to Zack Snyder about it, and the DCEU director said he tried many times to nail the look for Man of Steel but ended up going with no trunks for Henry Cavill's Superman. While I think the red trunks are iconic and make David Corenswet's Superman costume pop, I feel it was for the best that Cavill's Superman did not wear them, as they would not have fit with the tone of the stories the hero had in the DCEU.

Not getting into book spoilers, I have seen reasons for Belly to end up with either Jeremiah or Conrad over the show's first two seasons. However, I have always felt there was more chemistry and yearning between Belly and Conrad than between her and Jer. After watching The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3's new trailer, I feel confident that Conrad will be the one Belly ends the show with.

It's crazy to think it's already been just over 30 years since The Simpsons premiered and nearly 30 since Family Guy aired, creating the age-old debate of which is ultimately the better animated sitcom. While I certainly love them both, I personally feel like Seth MacFarlane's series remains my favorite, largely because it continues to attempt to push the envelope in its stories, even if they don't always succeed. Meanwhile, The Simpsons feels like it's comfortable staying in the broadly amiable lane, which isn't bad, but apart from its Disney+ specials, I find myself less inclined to revisit as much as Family Guy.

The How To Train Your Dragon animated trilogy is top-tier. It is perfect, in my opinion, so I was cautiously optimistic going into the live-action adaptation, and I was blown away. Not only is it extremely faithful to the original, it takes the time add nuances and depth in certain places which I never knew I needed. I love both versions so dearly, so it is nearly impossible to say if one is better than the other. If I was forced to choose, I think I would select the animated version, mainly because of nostalgia.

There are 236 episodes of Friends, so when I'm rewatching the show, I often choose to skip a few that I don't really enjoy as much as the rest of them. A consistent skip for me during rewatches has been "The One With The Fake Party," where Rachel makes a fool of herself many times throughout the episode in a desperate attempt to get Joshua's attention. She is better than that, and I don't really see anything to like in the episode.

I am not taking this lightly when I say that Andrew Lincoln's performance as Rick Grimes makes him one of the best leading men in TV history. The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live brought Rick back and perfectly explained what happened to him and how he found his way back to his family. While that could be a good ending to his story, I need more. We never saw Rick reunite with characters like Daryl and Maggie, nor what relationship he could have with Negan years later. There's a lot of potential in his return not to do it.

Some titles are easy to rewatch time and time again, but there are some that audiences find difficult to revisit too often. There can be various reasons for this: the story is too dark, there's a certain scene that shakes you up, it's so complex and thought-provoking your brain hurts after, etc. For me, it's The Perks of Being a Wallflower. I absolutely love the book and the film is great, but I also find it too heartbreaking to watch Charlie's decline on a regular basis. 

As someone who also sometimes has a problem connecting with high fantasy stories, it's been nice to see some recent shows finding a middle ground between broadly enjoyable storytelling and expansive worldbuilding that allows folks like me the chance to give the genre a shot. For me, if I had to suggest a show to get into the genre, it'd have to be Samurai Jack. While, on the surface, it being an animated show originally targeted towards a younger demographic may seem odd to recommend for adults, the show really has some fantastic storytelling and worldbuilding that resonate even more with older viewers than younger ones, particularly when it comes to the revival final season.

How To Train Your Dragon is by far the best live-action adaptation of an animated film that we have ever seen on the big screen. The way that Toothless is brought to life is jaw-dropping, and the connection and bond between him and Hiccup is enough to make any viewer cry. While most of the movie is a shot for shot remake, there is more depth and nuance to a lot of the characters, something that I think will continue with the live-action sequel. See this one on the biggest screen possible - you won't regret it.

There’s nothing quite like a twist in a TV show. It helps mix things up, keep viewers on their toes, and throw the entire story into disarray. Sometimes this can impact the show for the worse, but it can also be incredible and surprise viewers more than ever. I think the reveal that they were all in the Bad Place in The Good Place is one of the best examples of this. It made viewers completely rethink season 1, as well as alter their expectations for season 2. Another brilliant one is when Lost reveals that the flashbacks are actually flashforwards, which is a mindblowing moment for most viewers.  

There are some video game villains that, no matter how old you or the game are, will stick with you forever. Even when you replay the game, they still scare you in the same way as they did when you first played it. For me, it's Mr. X in the Resident Evil series. Although Mr. X and Tyrant are similar, as they chase the player down randomly, I find Mr. X far scarier. I'm not sure if it's because I always forget when he appears and disappears, or if it's his metallic skin, but that thing haunts my nightmares.  

Doctor Who couldn’t send off Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor without yet another reference to “The Boss.” I’m convinced the show has been making it up as it goes along when it comes to “The Boss,” but with Ncuti now gone and a line seemingly drawn under his era and season arcs, I don’t have a lot of faith we’ll ever find out who “The Boss” actually is. In a way, I’d love for it to somehow be Kate Stewart, although it’s unlikely.  

Gaming has changed massively over the years, but especially in the last 20 or so. Graphics have been updated beyond our wildest dreams, to the point that a lot of titles literally use motion capture to put real actors into games. However, some older horror games are just as scary now as they were back when they released. For me, it's the original Resident Evil, specifically that first cut scene in the mansion when the zombie is first seen. Yes, the graphics are old, but it's still unbelievably unsettling, and I think that's thanks to the music more than anything.