Shannon Carlin

Carlin is a contributor for TIME.

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The Troubling Story Behind Hulu's New Documentary Victoria's Secret: Angels and Demons

Hulu’s three-part documentary series Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons looks at the rise and fall of the legendary lingerie brand and its former billionaire CEO, Leslie Wexner. The sprawling docuseries, streaming now, delves in particular...

By Shannon Carlin

The 14 Best Jane Austen-Inspired Films to Watch After Netflix's Persuasion

From Clueless to Sense and Sensibility, Emma to Mansfield Park

By Shannon Carlin

How to Build a Sex Room Host Melanie Rose Has 4 Tips for Designing Intimate Spaces

Each episode of Netflix’s new design series How to Build a Sex Room begins with interior designer and host Melanie Rose sitting down with her clients to discuss their deepest sexual desires. She often gets...

By Shannon Carlin

The 21 Best Shows to Watch on HBO Max

It’s not TV, it’s HBO Max, which means instead of mindlessly flipping channels, TV lovers are now endlessly scrolling to find their next great series. For those who feel as if they spend more time...

By Shannon Carlin

Why Martin Short Loves To Play the Self-Absorbed Narcissist

With its first season, Hulu’s hit series Only Murders in the Building satirized true-crime podcasts and their obsessive fans. In season 2, premiering June 28, the comedy starring Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short...

By Shannon Carlin

The Real Life Inspiration Behind the Horror Film The Black Phone

How do you turn a short story about a sadistic child murderer into a horrifying, but hopeful coming-of-age film? If you’re director Scott Derrickson, you use your own traumatic childhood as inspiration. Derrickson’s latest film,...

By Shannon Carlin

Jenny Slate on the Unifying Power of a Well-Heeled Shell Named Marcel

Twelve years ago, the internet fell instantly in love with Marcel the Shell With Shoes On, the adorable stop motion mollusk voiced by Jenny Slate. The little shell with one googly eye and a pair...

By Shannon Carlin

The True Story Behind Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s Relationship

Baz Luhrmann's new film 'Elvis' depicts many of the couple's ups and downs. Here's how much is accurate

By Shannon Carlin

The True Story Behind Starz's Becoming Elizabeth

The Starz series Becoming Elizabeth centers on the teenage years of Queen Elizabeth I. To the surprise of show creator Anya Reiss, this era was one aspect of the English monarch’s life and historic 45-year...

By Shannon Carlin

How Jurassic World: Dominion Pays Tribute to Jurassic Park

The more things change, the more they stay the same in the Jurassic Park franchise. The latest installment in the prehistoric blockbuster series, Jurassic World: Dominion, in theaters June 10, says goodbye to the Jurassic...

By Shannon Carlin

The 11 Best NBA Players Turned Big-Screen Actors

Many NBA players have made the move from the basketball court to the big screen—and in honor of Adam Sandler’s new Netflix basketball drama Hustle, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best basketball...

By Shannon Carlin

25 NBA Stars Who Appear in Adam Sandler’s Netflix Movie Hustle

The cast of Adam Sandler’s latest Netflix film, Hustle, streaming now, is a real who’s who of NBA stars. In the drama, big-time basketball fan Sandler plays Stanley Sugerman, a down on his luck Philadelphia...

By Shannon Carlin

Laura Dern on Jurassic Park and the Pressure of Reviving an Iconic Character

It’s been nearly 30 years since Laura Dern starred in Jurassic Park, but to many fans, she’ll always be paleobotanist Dr. Ellie Sattler. It’s why she felt a little nervous to step back into the...

By Shannon Carlin

The 46 Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2022

As the weather gets hotter, the movies always seem to get a little cooler. This summer’s list of most anticipated movies include existential superheroes, killer animals, unsettling horror, family comedies, weird arthouse fare, inspiring documentaries,...

By Shannon Carlin

The 51 Most Anticipated TV Shows of the Summer

Planning to spend this summer at home? Don’t worry: There’s more than enough TV to keep you busy through Labor Day. In fact, it might be too much TV for one person to keep track...

By Shannon Carlin

11 Shows to Watch After Finishing Ozark’s Final Season

Saying goodbye to Ozark after four thrilling seasons won’t be easy. (Just ask Ruth Langmore herself, Julia Garner.) But it’s possible to fill that Ozark-shaped hole in your heart with other TV shows that are...

By Shannon Carlin

Vanessa Bayer on Channeling Her Childhood Cancer Experience in Showtime’s I Love That for You

Vanessa Bayer watched so much QVC growing up that she admits it’s become “like a foreign language I can speak.” Her new series I Love That for You allows her to show off her fluency...

By Shannon Carlin

Breaking Down Every Significant Character Who Appears in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Strange crosses paths with familiar faces from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as the comics.

By Shannon Carlin

Let’s Talk About the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness End-Credits Scenes

The mid-credits scene features Benedict Cumberbatch's Strange encountering a mysterious new character.

By Shannon Carlin

A Spoiler-Filled Chat With Julia Garner About Her Ozark Character's Fate

Plus, would Ruth Langmore and Anna Delvey be friends?

By Shannon Carlin
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