All articles tagged with #drama
A quartet of reviews covers Netflix's The Last House (fast, tense horror with strong leads but flawed writing and an open ending); Broken Lizard's Super Troopers 3 (affable, ramshackle comedy that still delivers if uneven); One Night Only (a dystopian rom-com that undermines its satire with a sex-purge ending); and Late Fame (a gentle, bittersweet drama about aging and artistic longing led by Willem Dafoe and Greta Lee).
A quartet of summer releases spans Broken Lizard’s affable Super Troopers 3 and a Farva‑centric wedding plot, Will Gluck’s One Night Only—a rom‑com satire that ends with a conservative anti‑sex note—Kent Jones’s Late Fame, a bittersweet portrait of an aging poet reawakened by a younger cohort, and Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man, a gleefully gory ride that ultimately grimly undercuts its practical‑effects bravura with a bleak final twist.
A 34-year-old physician refuses to subsidize his aging parents’ plan to move into an $11,000 CAD/month luxury senior residence in Vancouver, citing their modest income, substantial but not endless assets, and the open-ended, escalating cost that would affect his life choices; he suggests more affordable options, prompting Reddit discussion on who should bear the financial burden.
A 26‑year‑old woman recounts years of abuse by her alcoholic father and a brain surgery at 18 for Chiari type 1 malformation; he never showed up or supported her and only found out about the surgery via a public GoFundMe on Facebook, prompting a tense confrontation in which she told him that his neglect and addiction hurt the family, after which they have not spoken.
Netflix has kicked off production on its first locally commissioned New Zealand series, Queenstown, an eight-episode drama set in the resort town’s luxe ski scene. Created by Chloe Stearns and directed by Glendyn Ivin and Roseanne Liang, the ensemble cast includes Rufus Sewell, Frances O’Connor, Alycia Debnam-Carey and Te Kohe Tuhaka. Filmed on location in Queenstown, the show follows a wealthy family and their staff as power, loyalty and desire collide. Backed by the New Zealand Film Commission and the Screen Production Rebate, a premiere date hasn't been announced.
Taylor Frankie Paul remains at the center of MomTok drama around The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: after a playful MomTok video referenced by other cast members, Paul commented that she’s 'thriving' and highlighted a tough year (custody battles, rehab, and being fired from The Bachelorette), while posting offers she’s received (Miami Swim Week, Dancing With the Stars) and rebranding herself as the 'Creator of MomTok', helping spark the Hulu-season; reports say she’ll film the intro separately as the rest of the cast tries to move on, with some supporters defending her and others hinting at behind-the-scenes tensions.
The 78th Emmy Awards nominations were announced, with major nods for HBO’s The Pitt and Hacks, and new recognition for Apple TV+ debuts Pluribus, Widow’s Bay and Margo’s Got Money Troubles. Zendaya earns another lead-actress nomination for Euphoria, while Matthew Rhys is nominated for both Widow’s Bay and The Beast in Me. The ceremony is set for Sept. 14 in LA, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, with Creative Arts Emmys on Sept. 5–6.
The piece argues that, despite the NFL's own tense moments, nothing in American football matches the sustained, high-stakes suspense of a World Cup knockout shootout where penalty kicks decide games and memory of misses or saves lingers; proposals like a two-point shootout are viewed as gimmicky, underscoring soccer’s uniquely gripping win-or-go-home drama.
Rip Wheeler becomes head of the Dutton 10-Petal ranch in the Yellowstone spin-off Dutton Ranch, but his former foreman/enforcer duties are split between two new characters—Azul and Chet—who take on the traditional ranch-hand and enforcement roles, respectively. Azul will also help manage with Zachariah, signaling a dual leadership rearrangement as the series expands its Yellowstone universe on Paramount+. The show is one of two ongoing Yellowstone spinoffs, with Marshals in production, and Dutton Ranch airs on Paramount+ Fridays.
Sunny Hostin sparked on-air tension on The View by saying Joy Behar is “in love” with JD Vance, prompting uneasy reactions among the hosts and fresh fodder for discussion about boundaries and friendships on the talk show.
Season 3 injects sharper political maneuvering and meaningful fallout into House of the Dragon, deepening Rhaenyra and Daemon’s bond, expanding the realm with new perspectives, and delivering consequential battles and beheadings that recast the game as a medieval 'Succession'—reviving the series’ core themes after the turbulence of Season 2.
Euphoria’s season finale reveals Rue Bennett dies after Alamo laces her painkillers with fentanyl, a fate foreshadowed by Rue’s mounting betrayals, a dramatic chase, and a hallucinatory reunion that turns out to be a drug-induced illusion. The episode also wraps up other storylines from Laurie’s suicide to Ali’s vengeance against Alamo, while Cassie, Maddy and Lexi face the aftermath of Nate’s death and Jules mourns Rue, culminating in a somber meditation on addiction, grief, and the cost of the cycle.
West Wilson suggests that many cast members are carrying hurt feelings as the Summer House reunion approaches, signaling a tense, drama-filled taping where season-long tensions may flare up and shape the chaotic dynamics of the reunion.
BuzzFeed readers share shocking, funny, and painful moments with nightmare in-laws—from surrogacy pressure and boundary busting to wedding clashes and manipulation—highlighting how toxic relatives can strain marriages and family life, and underscoring the importance of setting clear boundaries.
Bafta TV Awards crowned winners across drama, comedy, entertainment and more: Code Of Silence won Best Drama Series, Adolescence Best Limited Drama; acting honours went to Stephen Graham and Narges Rashidi, with Owen Cooper and Christine Tremarco taking Supporting categories; Amandaland won Scripted Comedy; Steve Coogan and Katherine Parkinson won top comedy acting prizes; The Celebrity Traitors won Reality; EastEnders won Soap; The Studio won International; Special Bafta Fellowship to Dame Mary Berry and a Special Award to Martin Lewis. The list covers many categories with nominees and notes that some winners were announced ahead of broadcast.