Author: Trevor Downs

The summer TV slump is real, but your June viewing schedule is about to get a major upgrade. PBS Masterpiece is rolling out a trio of captivating dramas, from a returning fan-favorite mystery to a timeless, star-crossed romance. This month brings a new season of Grantchester, the final chapter of Seaside Hotel, and the streaming debut of Wuthering Heights. Here’s what to expect and how to watch (Wuthering Heights PBS). Grantchester Season 9: A Bittersweet Return The beloved crime-solving vicar Will Davenport (Tom Brittney) returns to Grantchester, but his world is shattered by a tragic motorcycle accident. This season finds…

Ever wondered why some UFC fights are on regular TV, others are on a streaming app, and the biggest championship bouts cost over $80? It’s not random. This is the world of UFC media rights, a multi-billion-dollar strategy that determines exactly how to watch UFC events (UFC Media Rights Bidders). Think of it like Netflix paying a studio for an exclusive movie. In practice, networks like ESPN pay the UFC enormous sums for the sole permission to show its fights, creating the powerful TV deal that fuels the entire sport. UFC Media Rights Bidders: Your Guide to Watching the UFC:…

A stunning trailer for The Carters: Hurts to Love You documentary recently appeared, but here’s the secret: the film isn’t real. While many are asking if the fan documentary is legitimate, the true, jaw-dropping story has already been told in a far more powerful way. The real narrative isn’t a movie; it’s a groundbreaking musical trilogy. This guide (The Carters Documentary 2025) decodes the public story told across Beyoncé’s Lemonade, Jay-Z’s 4:44, and their joint album as The Carters, Everything Is Love. The Carters Documentary 2025: Act I: How Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” Revealed a Private Betrayal The first bombshell dropped in…

Ever wondered why one Netflix show becomes a global event while another just appears on your homepage? That’s no accident. Getting millions of people to press ‘play’ is one of the biggest and most deliberate puzzles in entertainment (Pamela Levine Disney). In the U.S. and Canada, that puzzle now belongs to veteran entertainment executive Pamela Levine. As Netflix’s new head of marketing, her job is to solve the ultimate challenge: how do you keep everyone watching when they’re already subscribed? Pamela Levine Disney: The Real Challenge of Marketing Netflix You might think marketing the world’s most popular streaming service is…

You know the Mona Lisa’s smile. You’ve seen The Last Supper. But did you know the man behind them was a spectacular failure whose biggest ideas often never left the drawing board? The new Ken Burns Leonardo da Vinci documentary, based on Walter Isaacson’s biography, tells this surprising story. Considered by many the best Leonardo da Vinci documentary, it moves beyond the art to reveal the curious, obsessive, and brilliant man himself through thousands of pages from his private notebooks. When Is Ken Burns Leonardo da Vinci On PBS: What’s Inside Leonardo’s Mind? Exploring the Notebooks and Unseen Work While…

Think you’ve seen every type of Agatha Christie mystery? Think again. The adaptation of Towards Zero on BritBox isn’t just about who did it—it’s a psychological thriller about the slow, chilling buildup to the crime (Poirot Britbox). This unique structure was a point of pride for Christie herself, who considered the plot one of her best. For viewers, it creates a gripping and suspenseful ride, making this a standout among Agatha Christie adaptations and a perfect example of what makes some Miss Marple episodes so clever. Poirot Britbox: What Is the ‘Zero Hour’ and Why Does It Create a Chilling…

Tired of scrolling through streaming apps for thirty minutes only to re-watch the same show? There’s a better way to find your next favorite movie. Think of The Criterion Collection as a museum for film, where curators find the world’s most essential movies and restore them to look better than ever (Bull Durham Criterion). This month’s Criterion Collection July announcements are the perfect entry point, offering everything from a beloved sports classic to an influential Japanese thriller. Here is your guide to what’s new. Bull Durham Criterion: Why a Criterion Version of a Movie Is Worth the Hype Why buy…

Critics raved about it. Audiences were stunned by its brutal vision. So why is Robert Eggers’ Viking epic, The Northman, widely considered a box office bomb? (The Northman Box Office) On the surface, the numbers seem puzzling. The film, one of a trilogy of new releases that weekend, had a production budget of around $70-$90 million but grossed just under $70 million worldwide. The answer reveals the hidden math behind Hollywood hits and explains why simply earning back the cost to make a movie isn’t nearly enough. The First Hidden Cost: Why a $90M Budget Really Means $180M Making a…

Ever pull up a favorite horror movie on a streaming service and feel… disappointed? This month’s Blu-ray release of the comedy-thong-slasher The Mask of Satan highlights a growing trend among fans who believe physical media offers an experience streaming can’t match. This guide explains why discs provide superior quality and how you can easily start your own collection (Mask Of Satan 1989). Why Your Favorite Horror Movie Looks Better on Disc Ever notice how the spooky, shadow-filled corners of a film look like a blocky, pixelated mess on your streaming service? It’s not your TV. To send massive movie files…

Remember the sun-drenched summers and whispered secrets at Andersen’s Seaside Hotel? They’ve returned for Season 6, but the year is now 1939, and a dark cloud is gathering on the horizon. This jump forward introduces the season’s central conflict: the clash between a desire for carefree holiday routines and the unavoidable pre-WWII tension radiating from Germany (Seaside Hotel PBS). As our favorite guests and staff seek their annual seaside escape, their relationships and future plans are directly challenged by the ominous headlines. Can their idyllic bubble truly keep the real world at bay? Seaside Hotel PBS: Who’s Back at the…