Belen Edwards is an Entertainment Reporter at Mashable. She covers movies and TV with a focus on fantasy and science fiction, adaptations, animation, and more nerdy goodness. She is a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Television Critics Association, as well as a Tomatometer-approved critic.
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The 'Dimension 20' cast improvises a 'Dungeons and Dragons' character from scratch
Things get... chaotic.
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How 'True Detective: Night Country' brought the corpsicle to life
Behind the scenes with 'True Detective's most gruesome prop yet.
Denis Villeneuve breaks down the evolution of sandworms in 'Dune: Part Two'
New "Dune," new worms.
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Nicolas Cage does film noir, and we all win.
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The Lucasfilm President and CCO also co-wrote the film.
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Wait, is that the Painted Lady?
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This spiritual successor to "Stranger Things" packs a punch when it comes to adventure and aging.
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Tatiana Maslany's new show more than delivers on its name.
'Euphoria' actor has surprisingly funny reaction to being almost completely cut from the show
"I can't do nothing but laugh."
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A beloved scene from "The Deal" gets a much-needed tweak in "Off Campus."
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Get ready to seal the Honmoon IRL.
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Dean and Allie already? It's more likely than you think.
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"Off Campus" isn't "Heated Rivalry," but it doesn't have to be.
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Attack of the 50 Foot Cassie.
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Trisha Paytas said her "Euphoria" role rendered her "speechless."
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"Euphoria"s latest cliffhanger has some pointing to a grim fan theory.
What's new to streaming this week? (May 8, 2026)
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By Belen Edwards and Kristy Puchko
5 reasons why 'Pride and Prejudice' fans need to watch 'The Other Bennet Sister'
Can't get enough Austen? Then this show is for you.
'Elle' teaser: Who was Elle Woods before 'Legally Blonde'?
It's pink, it's bubbly, it's "Elle."
The 30 best comedies streaming on Netflix right now
"KPop Demon Hunters," "The Thursday Murder Club," and more.
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The best action movies on Netflix right now
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'The Bear' still doesn't know how to write romance
Sherri from Gary is the latest in a series of 'The Bear's underwritten female paramours.
