OCTOBER 30, 2023

Matthew Perry's Sarcasm Made Him a Star. His Sincerity Made Him a Giant. The actor, who died Saturday night, was a sitcom icon whose lasting impact is as much a credit to his earnest naturalism as his scorching wi … By Ben Travers

'Five Nights at Freddy's' and Five Secrets to Its Success: Gen Z Breaks It Down for You Our Gen Z (and latter-day Millennial) reporters explain why the surprise hit was hiding in plain sight.  By Christian Zilko and Alison Foreman	'The Gilded Age' Season 2 Tests the Pleasant Appeal of Low-Stakes Soaps Class warfare fought along a ladder laid flat, Julian Fellowes' HBO drama somehow slackens its season-long social squabbles beyond their alr … By Ben Travers

'Billions' Creators Break Down Dual Forces Driving the Series Finale: 'Their Souls Are in Peril' Brian Koppelman and David Levien speak to IndieWire about the motives, music, and moral uncertainty built into "Billions" final season.  By Ben Travers	'Friends' Collaborators and Fans Pay Tribute to Matthew Perry: 'Nobody Did It Better' The sitcom legend's unexpected death at the age of 54 prompted a wave of tributes from celebrities who appreciated his work.  By Christian Zilko

	'The Killer' Trailer: David Fincher Directs Michael Fassbender in Existential Assassin Drama "Se7en” screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker adapted the graphic novel for the Netflix film.  By Samantha Bergeson
	'Fellow Travelers' Gracefully Guides a Steamy Romance Through Familiar History Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey power a poignant adaptation of Thomas Mallon's 2007 novel, as two lovers trapped in an era of feigned freedom … By Ben Travers
	'Waikiki' Review: Christopher Kahunahana Attempts a Lofty Journey of Enlightenment Behind the Facade of a Tourist's Paradise The Sundance Lab alum's feature debut fumbles with disjointed acting and a minimalist script while still giving voice to a Native Hawaiian p … By Samantha Bergeson
	'Loki' Season 2 and the Jonathan Majors Crossroads The actor's pending court date and existing allegations inevitably complicate a muddled time in Marvel's history.  By Proma Khosla
	The 'Lessons in Chemistry' Consultants Were Just as Exacting as Brie Larson's Character “We held ourselves to a specific level of authenticity because we wanted to honor the story, and we wanted to honor Elizabeth Zott.&rd … By Mark Blankenship