EW talks YA: These brilliantly spooky tales arrive just in time for Halloween

EW is here to provide reviews and recommendations for the biggest new YA titles. It also bewitchingly depicts the lurid elements with which the place has become synonymous. Its a sensory experience that isnt for those who typically forgo a slow-burn read. Scholastic; Penguin Random House Through her, we are also given a rousing and important exploration of trauma. Justine Browning Grade: A- Tunnel of Bones, by V.E. Schwab Fantasy author extraordinaireVictoria Schwabreturns to her City of Ghosts series with the delightful, Paris-setTunnel of Bones....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Christian Ellis

EW talks YA: Yes No Maybe So is the activism novel teens — and adults — need right now

EW is here to provide reviews and recommendations for the biggest new YA titles. Heres our top pick for February. Instead, theyre getting involved in their local elections. Credit: Balzer + Bray Encouraged by her parents, Maya begrudgingly joins the campaign to fill her free time for the summer. As the summer progresses, the election heats up. So does Jamie and Mayas relationship. Daniel Dens Photography; Courtesy Becky Abertalli The pair begin to realize they may be invested in more than just the campaign....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Mr. Alan Gibson

EW unveils The Original Six covers forAvengers: Endgame

Get the Iron Man coverhere. You’re visiting an old friend." Get the Captain America coverhere. Marco Grob/© Marvel Studios 2019 Get the Black Widow coverhere. Chris Hemsworth as Thor “It slowly just became me screwing around and having fun. Theres more of me in the character now than ever, I think. Marco Grob/© Marvel Studios 2019 It’s the most honest place you’ve got the option to operate from as an actor....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Susan Young

EW videogame reviews:Rage 2, a VR game from the voice ofRick and Morty, and more

Read on to find out whats worth catching up on from the last few weeks. ItsRage 2, where its all about raging through an apocalyptic landscape (most times in a tricked-out A.I. monster car) and dealing with semi-robotic adversaries and thats all you really need. Credit: Bethesda; Squanch Games; Annapurna Interactive As Im sure most players quickly realized on purchase,Rage 2doesnt hold past knowledge ofRage 1as a prerequisite. And thats the point ofRage 2....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Brett Lane

EW's 2019 TIFF Must List: The 29 films (and stars) to watch for this year

Cynthia Erivo,Harriet Erivo’s rise since her Tony Award-winningThe Color Purpleturn continues. Here she stars as Harriet Tubman, brilliantly imbuing the heroic Underground Railroad pioneer with grit and humanity. He undergoes what may be his biggest transformation yet in this dark exploration of the Batman villain’s origins. Constance Wu,Hustlers TheCrazy Rich Asiansstar adds emotional heft toHustlersas Destiny, a struggling single mother-turned-stripper. Mangold films the hell out of the drama and mines great performances from his starry cast, too....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Shannon Woods

EW's Anthony Breznican talks his debut novel, 'Brutal Youth'

Keep reading for more from Breznican aboutBrutal Youth(coming June 10). ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:Thats a striking cover image. What does it signify? Being a kid is an intense time, and it simmers inside you. Rob also added some specific details from the book that I love. God, I hated wearing those when I was little. That brings us to an unavoidable question did you go to Catholic school? Was it as terrible as Saint Michaels?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Maria Bowman

EW's awards experts debate the 2020 Oscar nominations

EW’s awards experts David Canfield and Joey Nolfi have spent the past few months tracking the Oscar race. THE SNUBS DAVID CANFIELD:Joey! Let’s get into this mess. Jennifer Lopez has now been snubbed. I think we both agree this is wrong. JOEY NOLFI:Way to clock the doubt for my queen! I’m devastated, and let it be known: I stan Jenny now and forever. DAVID:I do. If not for that timing, though, who knows it too may have underperformed....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Frederick Martinez

EW's Best of Shows podcast:I Am the Night,Youon Netflix, and the Fyre Fest docs

TNT’s new miniseriesI Am the Nightisn’t a new mystery classic. We also (venture to) watch both documentaries about the disastrous Fyre Fest. Netflix producedFyre, but Hulu debuted itsFyre Fraudfirst and only one of them is worth your time. Credit: Clay Enos/TNT What does it mean when a cable show can’t get any viewers on cable? New episodes are available every Monday morning. Tweet counterarguments to@KristenGBaldwinor@DarrenFranich.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 65 words · Jay Rogers

EW's Editor in Chief: Here's what to expect in our first monthly issue

Way back in 1990, I fell in love. I was the kind of kid who thought R.E.M. They took pop culture seriously (or just seriously enough) and helped raise a generation of Hollywood talent. Credit: Beau Grealy for EW Because lets face it, nothing in life and art is more fun. Now lets get to our Moaning Myrtle, whinging in the loo. EW is going monthly to provide you with a richer experience in print....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Chris Marks

EW's fall movie guide: 22 movies you should see this season

This is the same classic story we all know and love, redone with live-action pups. Don’t worry, we’ll have a photo of that. A very well-tailored overcoat. TheCrazy Rich Asiansstar plays a bike courier who meets-cute with Emilia Clarke’s curmudgeonly department store elf. Or maybe it’s the other way around? Now she portrays the heroic Harriet Tubman in this tale of the Underground Railroad. Yes, we said a riveting story about a congressional report....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Stephanie Rice

EW's Fandom Week Must List:Umbrella Academy, Lovecraft Country,and more

Marvels Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Marvels Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.is having the time of its life as it moves closer to the finish line. Do we understand all of the shows time-travel rules? Mitch Haaseth/ABC At the moment, not really. But that doesnt matter, because the series has never been this fun. And who doesnt love aGroundhog Daystory?Chancellor Agard 2. Image Comics She came from a place where she was adored and celebrated....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Annette Juarez

EW's Friday Five: Billie Eilish confronts fame, Weezer meets Disney, and more of the best songs of the week

Every Friday, EWs music team runs down the five best songs of the week. If I knew it all then, she says, would I do it again? Instead, Jewel turns in a powerful, elegiac ballad one about love lost and time healing all wounds. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage; Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Duane Prokop/Getty Images; Lorne Thomson/Redferns The lyrics are predictably raw. You see love is a mystery and I still see its shining face, she sings....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Carrie Waters

EW's Friday Five: Celine Dion's imperfections, the return of Mandy Moore, and more songs of the week

Every Friday, EWs music team runs down the five best songs of the week. The message here is strong but simple. The new single from iconic East Coast rap duo Gang Starr is. Credit: David Wolff - Patrick/Redferns; Samir Hussein/Redferns; Rachel Luna/Getty Images; Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images; Paul Natkin/WireImage The songs lone contemporary flare comes courtesy of J. Cole, who drops by for a typically fiery feature. In a statement, Premier calls Family and Loyalty a continuation of what I never wanted to end....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Dustin Watts