'The Crown' recap: Season 1, Episode 3

Well, in the case of the royal family, a lot. Mary hastily replies, “A son who gave up the throne and effectively killed my other son.” I am officially feeling more grateful for my own family. Credit: Alex Bailey/Netflix Our heroine’s is Shirley Temple, which, frankly, is pretty much perfect. Score one for ol' Eddie. “Now we barely make ends meet,” he moans. “Every day is a struggle.” Something tells me the struggle, in this case, isnotreal....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Allen Robinson

'The Crown' recap: Season 1, Episode 4

(As if the cancer and respiratory ailments on this showweren’tenough.) But wait, there’s more! Imagine trying to convince him aboutglobal warming. Credit: Robert Viglasky/Netflix They’re just like us!) The loss is particularly gutting for the old man considering she’d recently quoted his autobiography and inspired him. If this isn’t proof that Churchill isthe worst, I don’t know what is. To his credit, Churchill does rush down to the hospital after receiving the news....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Ms. Stephanie Boyle

'The Crown' recap: Season 1, Episode 5

It’s a nice moment that once again underscores the bond she’d had with her father. Here Philip states that he doesn’t want to look to the past for inspiration. If only because it will no doubt annoy Churchill and the other committee members. Credit: Alex Bailey/Netflix (Sidenote: Could Mark Burnett be a distant relation? This feels like something he would do.) In any case, they turn to Churchill, who in turn has a talk with Elizabeth....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Brandon Carr

'The Crown' recap: Season 1, Episode 6

Margaret phones Elizabeth asking her and Phillip for dinner with Peter. Yeah, that lasted for about a minute before the slideshow got a whole lot more promiscuous. Elizabeth plays dumb when Phillip starts wondering what this formal dinner could possibly be about. Credit: Alex Bailey/Netflix Margaret is 23 and therefore cannot marry without royal permission until 25, which soon becomes important. Hey, let bygones be bygones. “Mummy, this is a surprise....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · Janet Green

'The Crown' recap: Season 1, Episode 7

We open with little Elizabeth taking private queen lessons at Eton. She learns about the balancing act between the government and the monarchy, a.k.a. “the efficient and dignified.” Credit: Robert Viglasky/Netflix “I know almost nothing,” she says. The Queen Mother claims she thought she gave Elizabeth the education she needed. Sidenote: We get a corgi sighting! Can we yo have more corgi sightings? In private secretary drama, Tommy is retiring and Elizabeth wants her old secretary Martin to take over....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Scott Stephenson

'The Deuce' recap: 'Show and Prove'

Here comes the porn. Somewhere in the middle of this episode, James Franco No. 1 says one of those lines that make me loveThe Deuce. Credit: Paul Schiraldi/HBO Anyway, on to the show. The Streets Unlike the first episode, the porn industry really comes into play this week. Increasingly, the women are being paid more and more to be filmed during their time with their johns. Some of them even want to sell them as tapes a....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Heather Mcgee

'The Deuce' recap: 'The Principle Is All'

Does that make you feel smarter? Does it make the show smarter? Prostitution Isnt FunThe dominant recurring theme of the night was the numbing drudgery that is street prostitution. Credit: Paul Schiraldi/HBO Candy is consistently getting nickled and dimed by customers. One guy tries to attain her services for a measly 10 bucks. She watches another guy get stabbed in the street, and no one does anything about it. Darlene is getting lectured by her pimp for watchingA Tale of Two Citieswith a client....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Jordan Kirby

'The Deuce' series premiere recap: 'Pilot'

Its aboutthe system, man. Right now, its a lot of scene setting. So, until things begin to mesh together a little more, lets break down the scenery. Credit: Paul Schiraldi/HBO The Bar BoysWe already know a little bit about Vincent. But what about Frank? As we quickly learn, Frankie is the sleazier, more degenerate twin. Hes a gambler and a scofflaw, a sort of moral mirror opposite of his brother....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Kyle Wright

'The Flash': Barry will face Reverse Flash--but who is he?!

Were building towards a confrontation between Barry and the Reverse Flash, executive producer Andrew Kreisberg tellsEW. However, it sounds like viewers wont find out Reverse Flashs identity anytime soon. Hes vibrating, so he doesnt know who he is. Credit: Diyah Pera/The CW We dont see his face. So, who is the man behind the mask? Cosnett, the (too?) obvious choice, does his best to avoid answering any questions that may incriminate him....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Joseph Sutton

'The Flash': Wells confirmed as Reverse Flash, but are there more?

In case there was any doubt, Harrison Wells (Tom Cavanagh) isThe Flashs Reverse Flash. Hes the man in the yellow suit. Were going to see what happened that night from the Reverse Flashs point of view, Kreisberg said. Credit: Cate Cameron/The CW So, does that mean theres another Reverse Flash out there? His name is not an accident, Kreisberg said. Its interesting to note, however, that Cavanagh said, There is justoneReverse Flash....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Derrick Davis

'The Hate U Give' author interviews Arvin Ahmadi about creating more diverse characters

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Plus an exclusive cover reveal for Ahmadi’s debut, Down and Across Debut authors share a special bond. ANGIE THOMAS:What compelled you to write this story? Viking Books for Young Readers ARVIN AHMADI:Down and Acrossis the book of my heart. Its the growing up story my teenage self would have loved to read and see himself in. I was the oldest son of Iranian immigrants, so I grew up with a lot of expectations....

May 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1410 words · Trevor Martinez

'The Hate U Give': Read an excerpt from the Black Lives Matter-inspired YA novel

Starr must figure out how to navigate the aftermath and stay alive herself. In this excerpt, readers will see the shooting unfold. The Hate U Givehad a very competitiveauction, with 13 publishing houses vying for it. Anissa Hidouk Balzer + Bray ultimately won the title. Amandla Stenberg is set to star in an upcomingmovie adaptation. The Hate U Givecomes out Feb. 28, 2017. See the cover, full book jacket, and excerpt below....

May 1, 2025 · 18 min · 3761 words · Benjamin Miller

'The Killer In Me' by Margot Harrison: See the unsettling trailer

But trust us, its chilling). Check out what Harrison has to say about the trailer and her book below. Harrison tells EW: Growing up, I often heard that girls werent supposed to be into scary stuff. The book makes you ask, Whats real?, and so does the trailer. I was super creeped out watching it for the first time, and I hope you are, too. At last the long-distance call rings through....

May 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1399 words · Abigail Kelley