October 1 | 30 Rock
Complete Series |
NBC Series | Added |
October 1 | 60 Days In
Complete Seasons 1-2 |
A&E Series | Added |
October 1 | Alone
Complete Seasons 1-2 |
History Series | Added |
October 1 | American Pickers
Complete Seasons 1&11 |
History Series | Added |
October 1 | Ancient Aliens
Complete Season 11 |
History Series | Added |
October 1 | Ax Men
Complete Seasons 1&9 |
History Series | Added |
October 1 | Born This Way
Complete Seasons 1-2 |
A&E Series | Added |
October 1 | Bring It!
Complete Seasons 1-3 |
Lifetime Series | Added |
October 1 | Chopped
Complete Seasons 14-16 |
Food Network Series | Added |
October 1 | Counting Cars
Complete Season 1 |
History Series | Added |
October 1 | The Curse of Oak Island
Complete Season 1 |
History Series | Added |
October 1 | Dance Moms
Complete Seasons 1&6 |
Lifetime Series | Added |
October 1 | Escaping Polygamy
Complete Seasons 1-2 |
A&E Series | Added |
October 1 | The First 48
Complete Seasons 6, 16-17 |
A&E Series | Added |
October 1 | Forged in Fire
Complete Seasons 1-3 |
History Series | Added |
October 1 | Hoarders
Complete Season 4 |
A&E Series | Added |
October 1 | House Hunters
Complete Season 7 |
HGTV Series | Added |
October 1 | Hunting Hitler
Complete Seasons 1-2 |
History Series | Added |
October 1 | Prison Break
Complete Seasons 1-5 |
FOX Series | Added |
October 1 | Property Brothers
Complete Season 5 |
HGTV Series | Added |
October 1 | The Rap Game
Complete Seasons 1-2 |
Lifetime Series | Added |
October 1 | Saving Hope
Complete Season 5 |
eOne Series | Added |
October 1 | Tiny House Hunters
Complete Seasons 1-2 |
HGTV Series | Added |
October 1 | Worst Cooks in America
Complete Season 4 |
Food Network Series | Added |
October 1 | 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) | Film | Added |
October 1 | 50 First Dates (2004) | Film | Added |
October 1 | 6 Dead Souls (2010) | Film | Added |
October 1 | A Fistful of Dollars (1967) | Film | Added |
October 1 | A Long Walk Home (1990) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Abduction of Jennifer Grayson (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Across the Great Divide (1976) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Across the Universe (2007) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Adventures of Panda Warrior (2012) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Against the Current (2009) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Alice (1990) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Amityville Horror (1979) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Another 9 � Weeks (1997) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Arlo: The Burping Pig (2016) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Arthur�s Missing Pal (2006) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Asylum of Darkness (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Bananas (1971) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Battlefield Earth (2000) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Bethany (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Blood Ransom (2014) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Blue Chips (1994) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Boogie Woogie (2009) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Bounty (1984) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Broadway Danny Rose (1984) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Broken Mile (2016) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Brotherhood of Justice (1986) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Bruno (2009) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Bubba the Redneck Werewolf (2014) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Burke & Hare (2010) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Butterfly Girl (2014) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Cabin Fear (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Cabin Fever (2002) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Can’t Hardly Wait (1998) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Care Bears: Friends Forever (2004) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Care Bears: Magical Adventures (1998) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Carrie (2002) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Carrie 2: The Rage (1999) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Casualties of War (1989) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Cheech & Chong’s Nice Dream (1981) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Clueless (1995) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Confession (1999) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Congo (1995) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Covenant (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Creature Below (2016) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest (2013) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Cutting Edge (1992) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Darkman (1990) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1995) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Dead Draw (2016) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Deliver Us from Evil (2014) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Deuces Wild (2002) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Devil�s Advocate (1997) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Devil�s Double (2011) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Disappearance of Alice Creed (2009) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Disembodied (2011) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Election (1999) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Elephant Kingdom (2016) | Film | Added |
October 1 | End of a Gun (2016) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Enemy at the Gate (2001) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Escape From Alcatraz (1979) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Escape From L.A. (1996) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007 (2012) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Faculty (1998) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Fair Game (2010) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Fall Time (1993) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Fargo (1996) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Ferris Bueller�s Day Off (1986) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Fierce People (2007) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Final Cut (2004) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Fire in the Sky (1993) | Film | Added |
October 1 | A Fistful of Dollars (1967) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Fly Me to the Moon (2008) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Frances (1982) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Frog Kingdom (2013) | Film | Added |
October 1 | From Dusk till Dawn (1996) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Gandhi (1982) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Ghost World (2001) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Ghosts of Darkness (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Ghoulies (1984) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Ghoulies II (1987) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Glass Coffin (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla (1998) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla 2000 (2000) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (2004) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla Vs. Destroyah (2000) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla Vs. King Ghidorah (2000) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla II (1993) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla Vs. Megaguirus: The G Annihilation Strategy (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla Vs. Mothra (1998) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla Vs. Spacegodzilla (2000) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla, Mothra, And King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla: Final Wars (2005) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. (2004) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Survivor (2015) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Grease 2 (1982) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Guess Who (2005) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Hardball (2001) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Hatchet (2006) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Heaven Can Wait (1978) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Hellboy (2004) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Hemingway�s Garden of Eden (2008) | Film | Added |
October 1 | High Fidelity (2000) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | High Tension (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Holiday (2006) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Hostel (2005) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Hostel 2 (2007) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Hot Pursuit (1987) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Human Stain (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Hunted (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Hunting Grounds (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Inside Man (2006) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Jesus�s Son (2000) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Kalifornia (1993) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Kingpin (1996) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Lawnmower Man (1992) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Layer Cake (2004) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Liberty Stands Still (2002) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Little Shop of Horrors (1986) | Film | Added |
October 1 | London (2005) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | A Long Walk Home (1990) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Lords of Dogtown (2005) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Love Finds You in Valentine (2016) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Love Hurts (1990) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Maddening (1995) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Madness of King George (1994) | Film | Added |
October 1 | March of the Penguins (2005) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Mercy (2010) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Money Train (1995) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Mousehunt (1997) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Music Within (2007) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | New Year�s Evil (1980) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Ninja III: The Domination (1984) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The One (2001) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Oogieloves: The Big Balloon Adventure (2012) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Out of Time (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Paulie (1998) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Paycheck (2003) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Perrier’s Bounty (2009) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Pet Sematary (1989) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Philadelphia (1993) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Pi (1998) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Pieces of April (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Postcards from the Edge (1990) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Pride (2014) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Punisher (2004) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Reds (1981) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Red Dragon (2002) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Rent (2005) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Revolver (2005) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Road House (1989) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Running with Scissors (2003) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Scarehouse (2014) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Scream at the Devil (2016) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Seraphim Falls (2006) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Snake Eyes (1998) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Southland Tales (2006) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Southwest of Salem (2016) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Space Guardians (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Species III (2004) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Station Agent (2003) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Swingers (1996) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Tanner Hall (2009) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Teenage Ghost Punk (2017) | Film | Added |
October 1 | They’re Out of the Business (2011) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | This Binary Universe (2012) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Uninvited (2009) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Under Siege (1992) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Universal Soldier: Day of Rechoning (2012) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Universal Soldier: The Return (1999) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | U.S vs. John Lennon (2006) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Velveteen Rabbit (2009) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Volver (2006) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Warpath (1951) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Wes Craven Presents: Dracula 2000 (2000) | Film | Added |
October 1 | What Lies Beneath (2000) | Film | Added |
October 1 | The Whistleblower (2011) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Wonderland (2003) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Yellowbird (2014) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Young Guns (1988) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 1 | Young guns II (1990) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 2 | Bob’s Burgers
Season 8 Premiere |
FOX Series | Added |
October 2 | Family Guy
Season 16 Premiere |
FOX Series | Added |
October 2 | Ghosted
Series Premiere |
FOX Series | Added |
October 2 | The Last Man on Earth
Season 4 Premiere |
FOX Series | Added |
October 2 | Shark Tank
Season 9 Premiere |
ABC Series | Added |
October 2 | The Simpsons
Season 29 Premiere |
FOX Series | Added |
October 2 | Ten Days in the Valley
Series Premiere |
ABC Series | Added |
October 2 | The Toy Box
Season 2 Premiere |
ABC Series | Added |
October 3 | American Horror Story
Complete Season 6 |
FX Series | Added |
October 3 | The Gifted
Series Premiere |
FOX Series | Added |
October 3 | Lucifer
Season 3 Premiere |
FOX Series | Added |
October 4 | Black-ish
Season 4 Premiere |
ABC Series | Added |
October 4 | Fresh off the Boat
Season 4 Premiere |
ABC Series | Added |
October 4 | Kevin (Probably) Saves the World
Series Premiere |
ABC Series | Added |
October 4 | The Mayor
Series Premiere |
ABC Series | Added |
October 4 | The Middle
Season 9 Premiere |
ABC Series | Added |
October 4 | Bad Frank (2017) | Film | Added |
October 4 | Colossal (2017) | Film | Added |
October 4 | Frontera (2014) | Film | Added |
October 4 | Rapture-Palooza (2013) | Film | Added |
October 4 | The Reagan Show (2017) | Film | Added |
October 5 | The Fog (2005) | Film | Added |
October 6 | Scandal
Season 7 Premiere |
ABC Series | Added |
October 7 | Once Upon a Time
Season 7 Premiere |
ABC Series | Added |
October 7 | Blair Witch (2016) | Film | Added |
October 9 | America’s Funniest Home Videos
Season 28 Premiere |
ABC Series | Added |
October 9 | A Long Way Down (2014) | Film | Added |
October 10 | Brotherhood of Blades (2014) | Film | Added |
October 11 | Chance
Season 2 Premiere |
Hulu Original Series | Added |
October 11 | Folk Hero & Funny Guy (2016) | Film | Added |
October 11 | The Lookalike (2014) | Film | Added |
October 12 | I Love You, America
Series Premiere |
Hulu Original Series | Added |
October 12 | Blind (2017) | Film | Added |
October 12 | I Love You Both (2016) | Film | Added |
October 14 | Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) | Film | Added |
October 15 | Bounce (2000) | Film | Added |
October 15 | Cruel and Unusual (2017) | Film | Added |
October 15 | The Crying Game (1992) | Film | Added |
October 15 | The Fly Room (2014) | Film | Added |
October 15 | Get Rich or Die Tryin� (2005) | Film | Added |
October 15 | Jersey Girl (2004) | Film | Added |
October 15 | Like Water for Chocolate (1992) | Film | Added |
October 15 | Mamaboy (2016) | Film | Added |
October 15 | Maxium Risk (1996) (*Showtime) | Film | Added |
October 15 | The Other Dream Team (2012) | Film | Added |
October 15 | Orthodox (2015) | Film | Added |
October 15 | This is Meg (2017) | Film | Added |
October 15 | Undisputed (2002) | Film | Added |
October 15 | Unzipped (1995) | Film | Added |
October 15 | The Whole Truth (2016) | Film | Added |
October 18 | Freakish
Complete Season 2 |
Hulu Original Series | Added |
October 18 | Arctic Adventure: On Frozen Pond (2017) | Film | Added |
October 18 | In the Radiant City (2016) | Film | Added |
October 18 | Isolation (2017) | Film | Added |
October 18 | No Way to Live (2016) | Film | Added |
October 18 | Phoenix Forgotten (2017) | Film | Added |
October 18 | Skating to New York (2013) | Film | Added |
October 21 | Adventure Time
Complete Season 9 |
Cartoon Network Series | Added |
October 21 | Too Funny To Fail | Hulu Original Documentary | Added |
October 26 | Neon Joe
Complete Season 2 |
Adult Swim Series | Added |
October 26 | 2:22 (2017) | Film | Added |
October 28 | Blindspot
Season 3 Premiere |
NBC Series | Added |
October 28 | Arrival (2016) | Film | Added |
October 29 | Catfish
Complete Season 6 |
MTV Series | Added |
October 29 | Priceless (2016) | Film | Added |
October 29 | That Sugar Film (2014) | Film | Added |
October 31 | Midnight Express (1978) | Film | Added |
October 31 | Akeelah and the Bee (2006) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Among Friends (2013) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Apocalypse Now (1979) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Apocalypse Now Redux (2001) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Arthur (1981) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Bad News Bears (2005) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Bandits (2001) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Benny & Joon (1993) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Beverly Hills Ninja (1997) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Big Fish (2003) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Bill Durham (1988) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | The Blob (1988) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Delta Force (1986) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Dream a Little Dream (1988) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Eight Men Out (1988) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Encino Man (1992) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Fall Time (1993) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Get Well Soon (2002) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Guns of the Magnificent Seven (1969) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Kingpin (1996) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Hammett (1982) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Hitch (2005) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Joe Dirt (2001) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Killing Zoe (1994) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Outbreak (1995) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Poseidon (2006) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Sacred Ground (1983) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Sahara (2005) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Shooter (2007) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Surf�s Up (2007) | Film | Expiring |
October 31 | Teen Witch (1989) | Film | Expiring |
Movie
‘Abigail’: Bite Me Harder Tiny Dancer
A gang of misfit kidnappers find their tiny target far more bloodthirsty than they bargained for!
So, unfortunately, the trailers gave it away and let’s be real that’s why most of us are here, the knowledge that the kidnap victim Abigail (Alisha Weir), codenamed by the would-be kidnappers appropriately as ‘tiny dancer’, is in fact, a vampire. Not a spoiler, point of fact, one of the film’s actual great selling points. And the reactions from the misfit club when faced with a real actual f*cking vampire, range hilariously from the blunt “no such thing as vampires” all the way to, “Are we talking True Blood or Twilight rules or what?” all while covered in buckets and buckets of blood.
Anyway, the gang manages to subdue and abscond with the aforementioned Abigail, in a pre-prepared duffle bag, like you do, and converge to a new location, a house oddly similar to the one she was just taken from. Welcomed and given codenames by a man who introduces himself as Lambert (Giancarlo Esposito), our misfit club is told to simply hold down the fort in this strange old house with the girl chained up in a room and one person to attend her, for twenty-four hours, and they’ll all get paid.
As inevitable as the tides, the dopey druggie Dean (Angus Cloud) is the first to die, and we’re going to give that death-style points for inspiring terror right off the bat. The very controlling Frank (Dan Stevens, holy crap yes that is the guy from FXs Legion) is also of course the most suspicious – of everyone around him, sure, but also he himself is totes sus. We don’t learn terribly much about the musclebound tank who gets dubbed Peter (Kevin Durand), he’s your pretty typical little-brains-heart-of-gold muscle-for-hire any proper gang needs, right down to the bottle problem. Sammy (Kathryn Newton), well, even for being a purported hacker-type, she has, like, reality issues. Rickles (William Catlett), he’s arguably the most dangerous among them, ex-military and yet somehow here and involved in kidnapping for a few mills. Joey (Melissa Barrera) is our Final Girl, and though she has the inevitable problems in her recent past, she seems more capable of doing the hard thing and still somehow empathizing at the end of the day. Must be her burning desire to get back with her son.
The fit hits the shan pretty quickly, and Abigail morphs from tiny dancer to tiny monster, though honestly, the way Abigail spoke the entire time in the film, if the ‘nappers had been paying close enough attention, would have been a solid clue. The performance from Alisha Weir as Abigail is incredible, as she literally dances a fine line between comedy, tragedy, and outright monstrosity. With a face full of makeup and the force of a tiny tornado to back it up, Weir brings to mind the great performances of the vampires in 30 Days of Night who saw the practicality in the need to trap their food, but also, play with it a bit first before feasting! Anything else would give away the absolute fun time that is Abigail, so you should go see it, out in theaters now!
TV
Scrubs Reunion: The Band Gets Back Together
Fans of the beloved medical comedy series Scrubs were recently treated to a thrilling surprise when John C. McGinley, who portrayed the iconic Dr. Perry Cox, dropped a photo on Twitter hinting at a potential reunion project. The image, showing McGinley alongside his former co-stars, sparked a wave of excitement and speculation among fans who have been longing for more adventures with the beloved Sacred Heart Hospital staff.
While details about the reunion project are still scarce, the mere possibility of seeing the gang back together again has sent waves of nostalgia through fans who fondly remember the show’s original run from 2001 to 2010. Scrubs was not just a sitcom; it was a heartfelt exploration of friendship, love, and the chaotic world of medicine, all wrapped up in a quirky and often hilarious package.
At the heart of the show was the bromance between JD (played by Zach Braff) and Turk (played by Donald Faison), whose antics and deep bond served as the emotional anchor for the series. Their dynamic, along with the sage wisdom (and relentless sarcasm) of Dr. Cox, provided viewers with memorable moments that have stood the test of time.
As we eagerly await more news about the Scrubs reunion project, one thing is for sure: it’s time to dust off those old DVDs, rewatch our favorite episodes, and get ready to welcome back our favorite gang of doctors, nurses, and janitors for what promises to be a memorable reunion.
But Scrubs was more than just its main characters. The supporting cast, including the eccentric Janitor (played by Neil Flynn), the neurotic Elliot (played by Sarah Chalke), and the wise-cracking nurse Carla (played by Judy Reyes), each brought their own unique flavor to the show, creating a rich tapestry of characters that fans grew to love.
While the photo shared by McGinley has fueled speculation about what the reunion project might entail, whether it’s a one-off special, a new season, or something else entirely, one thing is certain: fans are eagerly awaiting any opportunity to dive back into the world of Sacred Heart Hospital.
In an age where reboots and revivals are commonplace, Scrubs stands out as a series that has the potential to recapture the magic that made it a fan favorite in the first place. With its blend of humor, heart, and unforgettable characters, a reunion project has the opportunity to not only satisfy longtime fans but also introduce a new generation to the joys of life at Sacred Heart.
Streaming
‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: Rebellion with a cause
The story of the rise of Coriolanus Snow, from teenage Capital City pawn to rising Dictator of the Hunger Games!
Apparently no one out here in post-apocalyptic Panem has heard of irony and so they name their children things like Coriolanus (Tom Blyth), Tigress, and further off in Hunger Games lore, after swamp plants like Katniss. Corio’s father was a legendary general and that is pretty much the only reason young Snow and his meager family of grandmother called Grandma’am (Fionnula Flanagan) and sister Tigress (Hunter Schafer) are tolerated here in the Capital City at all.
Most of the snotty youngsters at the academy won’t let Snow forget how far his family has fallen, but he’s generally not concerned with them. What is concerning is the strong disapproval of the drugged-up Dean Casca Highbottom (Peter Dinklage) and the creepy attention of Dr. Volumnia Gaul (Viola Davis) as she lurks in the classroom sniffing out talent. The Dean feels very strongly the annual Hunger Games should end, while Gaul is violently adamant that not only do the Games continue, but that they get as much more attention as possible. And young Snow is stuck in the middle, when the yearly prize money normally awarded to the academy student with the best grades gets switched out for, you guessed it, the student that can make this years’ Hunger Games as entertaining as possible.
Whilst the students are protesting this sudden change, the annual Reaping is about to commence, and big shock and surprise, Corio’s candidate from District 12 Lucy Grey Baird (Rachel Zegler) is chosen as a Tribute. This is where the film begins to really take off on musical wings, for as it turns out, Lucy Grey can sing. Boy, can that gal sing! She can sing, she can play guitar, she can work a crowd, she can calm things down, she can fire ‘em up too! And Corio, being no dummy himself, instantly plots ways to use his Tributes amazing voice to draw attention to her, and admittedly his own, plight!
Though far too many people sneer at the idea, Corio takes his position as Mentor to his Tribute seriously enough to sneak onto the tram taking the Tributes to their habitat, which turns out to be a completely appropriate moniker, as this year the Tributes are held before the Hunger Games in a large zoo habitat so the weatherman ‘Lucky’ Flickerman (Jason Schwartzman), host of this years games, can MC the hell out of everything up close and personal!
What happens at this years Hunger Games and the subsequent consequences to both Corio and Lucy Grey is actually only half the story, and the movie. Coriolanus has always had to be opportunistic, but learning to be absolutely ruthless when necessary under the tutelage of Dr. Gaul, who basically thinks it’s always best to be merciless, is an eye-opening education indeed. Even after they’ve both been consigned to military service and his friend Sejanus Plinth (Josh Andres Rivera) decides to finally rebel, Corio and Sejanus continue to deceive each other and themselves, to accomplish their separate goals. Not even the love Corio swears he feels for Lucy Grey can save him, or them, from the adamant absolute necessity of the Hunger Games continuing. And after all that’s happened, Coriolanus Snow has gotten a terrific education in the best way to be the absolutely ruthless next Hunger Games advocate, and oh yeah, President of Panem.
The movie does itself no favors by trying to stuff not one but two major storylines and a bunch of side storylines sadly introduced and then ignored, into the film. It would have been entirely possible to turn Ballads of Songbirds and Snakes into two different movies, separated between feathers and scales if you like, and do justice to the major storylines in both. Blyth gives a fine performance as a young Coriolanus Snow, but the fact that President Snow is played by Donald Sutherland in all three of the Hunger Games films means Blyth has incredibly large shoes to fill. Rachel Zegler as Lucy Grey is absolute fire, and yes the actress did sing the songs in the film herself, including the Hunger Games franchise epic song, ‘The Hanging Tree’. Every time Lucy Grey opens her mouth and sheer soul-searing music comes out, it provides a distinct counterpoint to the soul-crushing ambition of Coriolanus Snow and further demonstrates the District and Caste separation Hunger Games is known for. And if, by the end of the film, Coriolanus Snow has come to agree that the Hunger Games must continue but perhaps under his own auspices, he has no one but himself to blame when another younger but still rebellious female blows it all up in his face!
Choose rebellion or conformity for yourself in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes!