News

Yes, we also cover plenty of movie and TV industry news. But we always try to infuse our news aggregation with insightful commentary, unique perspective, and the same irreverent spirit that has made FSR the publication it is today.

Presently, we are the host to several excellent recurring columns that cover current events:

• Box Office Report — a weekly column in which senior editor Christopher Campbell unpacks each weekend’s box office results by looking not at dollar amounts, but the number of tickets sold.
• Brief History — a weekly column in which Will DiGravio provides a concise guide to everything you need to know about the history behind various pop culture topics.
• Entering the Discourse — a thrice-weekly column in which Mary Beth McAndrews digs into who is saying what about new releases and upcoming projects.
• Great Expectations — a thrice-weekly column in which Aurora Amidon breaks down the most essential information about a highly-anticipated upcoming release — everything from release dates to weird fan theories.
• Real Stories — a weekly column in which Will DiGravio explores the truth behind upcoming film and TV adaptations.
• Shot by Shot — a recurring series in which we break down an interesting new movie or TV trailer one shot at a time.
• The Queue — a thrice-weekly column in which Meg Shields offers up a daily online video worthy of your attention, curated specifically for those who love the art of filmmaking.

Browse the latest news below

‘No Time to Die’ Underperforms in Lowest Opening for Daniel Craig’s James Bond

By Christopher Campbell 

The new 007 film proves it’s no time to die at the box office, but it’s still not time to live your best life.

The Real Story Behind ‘tick, tick … BOOM!’

By Will DiGravio 

Andrew Garfield stars in the musical directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Had the Best Opening Since ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’

By Christopher Campbell 

Not only did the sequel have the best opening-weekend attendance of the last two years, but it also out-performed the first Venom.

The Opening of ‘Midnight Mass’ Depicts Mike Flanagan’s Worst Nightmare

By Mary Beth McAndrews 

In a personal essay, Flanagan shares just how deep his connection is with the series and its characters.

Kendall Roy’s Journey to Freedom and the Rise of Cousin Greg

By Mary Beth McAndrews 

‘Succession’ star Jeremy Strong explains how his character is working towards liberation. Plus, there may be something special in Season 3 for Cousin Greg.

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ is Done Winning

By Christopher Campbell 

The latest Broadway musical adaptation has been panned by critics, and its opening weekend box office failed to meet expectations. But moviegoers do seem to enjoy it.

How a New Wave of Found Footage Films Are Tackling Truth

By Mary Beth McAndrews 

With three big titles in found footage coming soon, the format is more important than ever in interrogating our understanding of truth.

Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple on the Friendship at the Heart of ‘Ted Lasso’

By Mary Beth McAndrews 

Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple, the two female stars of ‘Ted Lasso,’ are best friends both on and off-screen.

‘Dune’ Was a Dream for Timothée Chalamet and His Hair

By Mary Beth McAndrews 

Denis Villeneuve and Timothée Chalamet discuss working together on the sci-fi epic.

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