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The Hawks had a rough Saturday night in Brooklyn, as they dropped their second straight game to the Nets to fall to 26-34 on the season. As was the case on Thursday night, Atlanta’s offense was stuck in the mud, only able to muster 102 points as they deal with the challenge of filling the void during Trae Young’s absence.

Much of that responsibility falls on the shoulders of Dejounte Murray, who had 20 points and 11 assists on the night but was just 8-of-19 from the field. Making matters worse for Murray was a bizarre exchange on the bench during a timeout when referee Tony Brothers walked over to have a conversation with the guard. Murray did not want to talk, waving Brothers off, which then led to the veteran official handing out a hilariously soft technical foul to Murray.

After the game, Murray could only laugh off the interaction and technical foul, noting on Twitter how absurd it was he got T’d up for not talking to a ref.

Even the NBA agreed that Brothers was being ridiculous in hitting him with a T, rescinding it quickly on Sunday afternoon to keep Murray from having to pay the fine associated with it and having it count towards his season-long technical foul total.

It’s good Murray won’t have to pay a fine for this, but the NBA might need to also have a conversation with Brothers regarding what should and shouldn’t be a technical foul.

Remember when comic book movies were a sure bet at the box office? It wasn’t that long ago. A decade or so ago Hollywood went all in on the genre, predicting that audiences would never tire of interconnecting movies and shows about people with superpowers. Well, they did. Last year only one of them (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3) made bank. The rest either underperformed or outright tanked. The trend hasn’t stopped with the new year. But is that a bad thing? One of the stars of a rare recent superhero smash doesn’t think so.

That person is Paul Dano, acclaimed actor, filmmaker, and a chilling Riddler in the Robert Pattinson-led The Batman. In a chat with The Independent (in a bit teased out by IndieWire), he prefers to think of superhero fatigue as an opportunity, not a crisis (or, as Homer Simpson would put it, “crisitunity”).

“It’s an interesting moment where everybody has to go like, ‘OK – what now?’” Dano said. “Hopefully from that, somebody either breathes new life into [comic book movies], or something else blossoms which is not superheroes. I’m sure there will still be some good ones yet to come, but I think it’s kind of a welcome moment.”

Dano sees this as part of a larger shift in the entertainment industry. “As soon as the word ‘content’ came into what we do – meaning making movies or TV – it meant quantity over quality, which I think was a big misstep,” he said. “And I certainly don’t need that as a viewer or as an artist.”

So what could replace superhero movies? Could it be another genre? Or perhaps people will instead go back to craving variety, demanding Hollywood give them all manner of films rather than just two or three. After all, one of the biggest hits of the last few months was a rom-com. A return of the mid-budget film — which don’t need to make a billion dollars to turn a profit — is one way to keep audiences going to the movies.

(Via The Independent and IndieWire)

The rules of vacation are simple. For Uproxx cover Chlöe, one stands far above the rest—sun’s out, buns out. In a series of hot new photos shared on the “FYS” singer’s official Instagram profile, Chlöe showed off a lot more than her latest tropical stay.

While the caption: “Wake up and stream ‘FYS’ ,” urged followers to listen to her latest single, users online’s attention was focused on something else entirely.

As Chlöe soaked up some rays dressed in a creme one-piece bathing and black coverup, she wanted to ensure the tan was even across her body, letting her glorious backside out to enjoy the yacht festivities.

Fans poured into the comment section, thirsting over the Chlöe’s glowing buns.

“Double cheeked up on this Sunday,” wrote one user.

“If this was 1910, I’d definitely pick cotton for you in the field,” joked another.

“I am no better than a man. Cause…yes…and yes,” wrote another.

“Cakes n it’s not eve yo birthday,” wrote one user.

“Now, girl…I’m in church,” chimed another.

To borrow a line for Chlöe’s breakout single, “Booty so big… Lord have mercy.”

Chlöe loves to share clips and snippets from her Caribbean excursion, and we, the general public, are forever grateful for that thoughtful act of kindness.

Sydney Sweeney hosed SNL Saturday, and she used her opening monologue to make light of her fame. She even joked about Madame Web, the probably already forgotten comic book movie in which she’s second-billed. She can do that in part because she had herself a hit movie: the rom-com Anyone But You, which spent over two months in the box office Top 10, handily outgrossing her Marvel movie. She and her co-star Glen Powell had themselves quite the press tour, too, and they get along so well that he swung by for a cameo during her SNL stint.

Said appearance occurred during the sketch “Loud Table,” in which Sweeney and Andrew Dismukes play a couple out for a date night at a restaurant. Alas, they’re flanked by two loud tables: one packed with a bunch of bros basically screaming at each other; the second with three braying women. Luckily, Dismukes’ character knows how to make men shut up: get them to profess their love for each other. And Sweeney’s character knows how to do the same to women: get them to think about their moms.

The punchline? That Sweeney was planning to break up with Dismukes because she’s sleeping with her boss. Enter her boss, played by Powell.

“Wanna get out of here?” he asks her.

“Yeah,” she replies, then addresses Dismukes: “Sorry.”

During their Anyone But You press tour, Sweeney and Powell were so cute together that they had to address rumors that they were hooking up. Surely this sketch will end those rumors once and for all.

You can watch the sketch in the video above.

Last week Mitch McConnell, the longest serving party leader in the Senate’s history, announced he was stepping down. The move wasn’t unexpected. His party has been moving ever Trump-ward, and those two sure do not get along. (Not that McConnell won’t still support him, not even after he made racist jokes about his wife.) What’s more, he kept freezing up in public. But there are at least two people who aren’t sad to see him go: the hosts of SNL Weekend Update.

During their latest segment, Michael Che and Colin Jost took turns doing something they always enjoy doing: introducing a figure they dislike with a photo of them “seen here” doing something unflattering. For McConnell, they did that four times. Here’s what they had to say over a McConnell freeze frame:

• [over a photo of him smiling] “seen here catching up on news from the Middle East”
• [over the same photo] “seen here walking out of a theater after watching 12 Years a Slave”
• [same photo, once more] “seen here after rearranging a blind woman’s furniture”
• [over a different photo of him smiling and giving a thumbs up] “seen here watching a single mother sell her blood for diaper money”

The two had other jokes at McConnell’s expense. “McConnell has been leader for almost 20 years,” Che said, “but he first got involved in politics back in 1968 when he lost a fiddle contest to the devil.”

Jost later joked that when McConnell officially leaves, he’ll be replaced by a “frozen embryo holding an assault rifle.”

You can watch the latest SNL Weekend Update in the video above.

Joe Biden’s pretty old. He’s even older than the guy whose brain is broken and who’s threatening to be a dictator who’ll help start World War III. But yeah, 81 is old, and if re-elected, he’ll be 82 by the time his second term begins. SNL usually reserves their Cold Open for the broken brain guy and/or his cronies. But on the most recent episode, they decided to come for the other presidential candidate.

The sketch found one Biden associate after another making over-the-top claims about his vim and vigor. Michael Longfellow’s Gavin Newsom was first, going on CNN to tell Heidi Gardner’s Dana Bash that the president wasn’t just responsible for a strong economy, but also Beyoncé going country and the return of the Shamrock Shake. Newsom even had an answer for the “Sleepy Joe” nickname.

“Even when he’s sleeping he’s on,” he claimed. “The other day he was taking a nap and I whipped a baseball at him, and he caught it like De Niro in Awakenings.” (It’s worth noting that that 34-year-old reference was to a film that came out when Biden was in his late 40s.)

Ego Nwodim’s Karine Jean-Pierre was next, calling Biden “the most vigorous man I’ve ever known.” She laid out his morning schedule, which included a 7am Soul Cycle class — not one he takes but one he leads. She also tried to make his age a perk not a bug.

“He was 30 years old before Roe vs. Wade was instated, so you know he was smashing,” she said. “He dealt with those restrictions then as a young, handsome man, and he can deal with them now as an old, even more handsome man.”

Then there was Marcello Hernández as nearly impeached Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, who called him a “dynamo.”

“This weekend we both went down to the border town in Brownsville, Texas. And Joe went into beast mode,” he said. “He said we’re going to tighten this border. Look how easy I can cross it. Then he parkoured up to the top of the border wall, pro-flipped into the Rio Grande and came back up with a fish in his mouth. But you didn’t report that because it doesn’t fit your little narrative.”

Anyway, so Joe Biden is old! The other guy is, too, and he’s also the one who doesn’t understand how magnets work.

You can watch the SNL Cold Open in the video above.

The Terminal List, starring Chris Pratt, exists within Amazon Prime‘s fine collection of TV shows about ex-military and/or government operatives who happen to be jacked and/or handsome. The series is currently in production for a second season to continue adapting the story of Jack Carr’s conspiracy-stuffed novels about Navy SEAL James Reece’s tragedy-inspired death list meant to avenge his family and teammates’ murders.

More satisfactory news has arrived, too. As with Rainbow Six of Jack Ryan fame, Amazon decided that a second The Terminal List series should exist, too. Wheels are in motion, and Pratt will co-star again along with several other crossover and newly announced cast members. Let’s get down to business on what else to expect, shall we?

Plot

Via Jack Carr’s website, Chris Pratt made the initial announcement of the new series, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, with a different leading man: “[F]or those who are fans of Taylor Kitsch’s Ben Edwards, I’m happy to say that we’re also working on a spinoff series that will delve deeper into his story and follow his journey from a Navy SEAL to a CIA operative.” Pratt added that he will also appear in this prequel show, “[T]o make it even more exciting.”

As viewers recall, Ben Edwards is James Reece’s old buddy and also a former SEAL who has turned CIA operative. The Dark Wolf description promises “an elevated espionage thriller that takes viewers on Edwards’s journey from Navy SEAL to CIA paramilitary operator, exploring the darker side of warfare and the human cost that comes with it.” Expect the events of this show to begin five years prior to the main course, and Kitsch is looking forward to exploring his character’s “pivotal moments” from the past. He further added, “[T]o bring ‘Ben’ back is an honor… and bluntly just a damn fun character to play.” Oh, and “the bromance continues.”

The new show should, like its founder, include skillfully choreographed fight scenes, although no there has been zero confirmation that any The Terminal List–style underwear fighting will be present. As far as plot goes, Jack Carr clued in viewers about how thrilled he was that The Terminal List writers “envisioned… a much more nuanced character than I had created in the novel and once Taylor Kitsch brought him to life on screen, he elevated Ben Edwards beyond all expectations.” After noting that Kitsch’s character deserved more, Carr revealed that Dark Wolf will not be based on any existing book, and the author helped create the story that will drive the prequel:

The next step was coming up with the DARK WOLF story. So, showrunner and executive producer David DiGilio, along with actor, writer, executive producer and former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw flew to Park City, Utah where we convened with the white board in my office, beaming in writer, executive producer and former Army Ranger Max Adams via Zoom from an undisclosed location to start mixing it up!

Cast

Taylor Kitsch will be front and center as CIA operative Ben Edwards with Chris Pratt on hand as James Reece along with Jared Shaw as Ernest “Boozer” Vickers. Additionally, Tom Hopper (The Umbrella Academy) will join the prequel’s cast as Raife Hastings with Luke Hemsworth (Westworld) signing on as Jules Landry. Another incoming arrival: Dar Salim (The Covenant) as Mohammed “Mo” Farooq, “An Iraqi Special Operations Forces (ISOF) officer, formerly trained in the CIA Scorpions program.”

Release Date

Presumably, Amazon will be alternating The Terminal List‘s flagship series with the prequel, in which case, we can hope for both shows to arrive in 2025.

Trailer

As the wait for a trailer begins, here’s a refresher of Kitsch discussing behind-the-scenes peeks at Ben Edwards.

Every single week, our TV and film experts will list the most important ten streaming selections for you to pop into your queues. We’re not strictly operating upon reviews or accrued streaming clicks (although yes, we’ve scoured the streaming site charts) but, instead, upon those selections that are really worth noticing amid the churning sea of content. There’s a lot out there, after all, and your time is valuable.

TIE: 10. Anyone But You (Sony film on VOD & Amazon Prime)

It’s no secret that romcoms have largely become a streaming-only sensation in recent years. Yet Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell changed that game — and you can watch them at home if you missed it in theaters — by virtue of looking far too attractive in swimsuits, pretending to hate each other, and still not making people upset when their characters did the predictable thing in the end. This film was a take on Will Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing and proved that sleeper comedies can still exist and even outdo the most VFX-filled movies that also happen to include Sydney Sweeney. Fun and frothy is a combination that should not be discounted, y’all. Give us more.

TIE: 10. This Is Me… Now: A Love Story (Amazon Prime movie)

Speaking of predictability, that attribute is the opposite of what anyone expected from Bennifer after they broke off their engagement in the wake of too much Gigli-fueled nastiness. Now, JLo is onscreen with a heightened version of her own storied love life to reveal how far, in a very meta way, that she has come today. Ben Affleck somehow put down the Dunkin’ to haunt this film, too, and exactly how much of this film’s script happens to be true? JLo ain’t telling.

9. House Of Ninjas (Netflix series)

If you go in without knowing anything about this show, then you will be pleasantly be surprised to be wrapped up in a shadow-filled blanket full of choreography, battle scenes, and engrossing ninja lore. Additionally, this film has (as the title suggests) a gathering of ninjas who also happen to be a dysfunctional family. Naturally, there is no such thing for them as ninja retirement, so it’s time for some last ninja jobs. This is sheer escapism, so binge to your little black heart’s content.

8. Halo (Paramount+ series)

Sh*t got truly rough for Master Chief this week with a host full of battle wounds and a few days of lost consciousness to boot. Of all the video game adaptations currently swamping TV and movies, this selection might be the most stressful to behold. Pablo Schreiber went on record to reveal how he was looking forward to a darker season, and he certainly received it.

7. The Tourist (BBC One/Stan series streaming on Netflix)

This series originally streamed on Max and found new life after moving over to Netflix for its second season of U.S.-based streaming. Jamie Dornan’s character took a hell of a road trip in the Australian Outback and has now crossed a few ponds to land in Ireland, where he’s attempting to make progress against those ultra-bad dudes who want to take his also-bad dude self off the map. First, he’ll be drawn into a family feud — the most delicate kind of feud. This show is wildly entertaining, and thank goodness that Jamie Dornan is finally able to punt his Fifty Shades era into the dust.

6. Shōgun (FX series streaming on Hulu)

This series might be the next big thing by harnessing the Game of Thrones manner of epic drama without even adding dragons. In doing so, the show brings James Clavell’s beloved 1975 novel, the most well-known title of Asian Saga, to life in vivid detail. The story kicks off with Lord Yoshii Toranaga finding himself opposed by the Council of Regents in 1600s feudal Japan. As his enemies position themselves for power, he finds an ally in John Blackthorn, an English sailor whose craft has become marooned, and their fates become forever entwined. Blackthorn is based upon historical figure William Adams, who met his destiny by learning the ways of the samurai.

5. Dune (WBD film on Max)

Dune: Part 2 has hit theaters with Timothée Chalamet riding a sandworm and no Jason Momoa to behold, but that’s alright. Florence Pugh joins the cast, Zendaya got bumped up to a lead role, Austin Butler looks nothing like his handsome self, and Rebecca Ferguson is everything. Our own Mike Ryan absolutely loved this sequel from Denis Villeneuve, and of course, you can stream the first film before heading to the multiplex.

4. Poor Things (Searchlight Pictures film on VOD & Amazon Prime)

If you’re planning on catching the March 10 Academy Awards broadcast, then this highly nominated film is one to brush up on before airtime. Emma Stone portrays the young woman, Bella Baxter, who is resurrected in a Frankenstein way in the victorian era. The film is a little saucier than initially portrayed to be (surprise!), but audiences have gotten lost within Bella’s whirlwind ride around the globe, in which she achieves true liberation. (Also, this hits Hulu next week.)

3. The Regime (HBO series streaming on Max)

HBO and Kate Winslet are old friends and current partners as she takes charge again of her old Mildred Pierce and Mare of Easttown stomping grounds. Winslet portrays the authoritarian leader of a crumbling European government, and given that she falls under the spell of a new and unlikely yet handsome confidant, Herbert Zubak (Matthias Schoenaerts), that slide into the ocean might soon be complete. Hugh Grant and Martha Plimpton co-star, and Winslet might be having too much fun with this messy role.

2. Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix series)

Here comes the latest attempt from Netflix to adapt beloved IP into live-action mode, and in doing so, it must strive for the high bar of the animated series and clear the low bar set by the M. Night Shyamalan movie. The show was conceived with at least three seasons in mind, but for now, the story begins with Aang, an Air Nomad who must attempt to (with the help of a few pals) take his rightful ruling position after bringing harmony to the realms. Fire Nation, however, has plenty of wrenches to throw into that effort. Let’s just say that the current social media response from bingewatchers is mixed, so we shall see whether more seasons surface after the dust settles.

1. The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (AMC show streaming on AMC+)

Rick and Michonne Grimes are back in each other’s arms again after being apart for more years than they were together. That’s only the start of the challenges that they will face in this worthy love story (even for non-romantics), and finally, this world has enlightened The Walking Dead audience on the meaning of “A”s and “B”s. The CRM’s true reach and dubious goals are also becoming known, and you know that Michonne will not stand for this type of existence. Rick, on the other hand, has lost a hand, and that horrific reality makes his yearning-filled dreams (and the leading duo’s chemistry) even more wonderful to witness onscreen.

Syndey Sweeney can do it all. From acting, modeling, and bringing on the laughs, the Anyone But You actress has displayed a wide range of talents. Last night (March 2), Sweeney added yet another skill to her impressive resume — solving cold cases.

In a Saturday Night Live sketch, Sweeney played an intern at a police station. She and her fellow intern, Chloe Fineman, were presented with a series of tasks — each of which involved finding a man who had gone on the run. Through social media searches and quick Googling, Sweeney and Fineman successfully track down each missing man.

When asked how they were able to find each man, Sweeney offered a simple explanation.

“We’re 22-year-old girls in situationships,” she said.

Fineman then added, “We can find out anything about anyone with literally no information. My screen time is 23 hours a day.”

Toward the end of the sketch, the dynamic duo helped a woman, played by Heidi Gardner, find her missing husband.

“My husband, I thought he was on a business trip, but he hasn’t come home for six weeks,” said Gardner.

The two young ladies quickly solved the case.

“Girl, he’s on Love Is Blind,” said Sweeney.

You can watch the sketch above.

In her second performance of the night, Kacey Musgraves shared her latest single “Too Good To Be True” from her upcoming album Deeper Well on the Saturday Night Live stage.

During the performance, Musgraves played her acoustic guitar, letting her vivid lyricism take front and center. Over the course of the song, she details falling in love after experiencing a harrowing heartbreak.

Deeper Well arrives at a new stage in Musgraves’ life. Since her previous album, Star-Crossed, Musgraves has gone through divorce, and has since quit smoking weed. In an interview with The Cut, she expressed gratitude for the lessons she’s learned throughout these phases of her life.

“I don’t regret living and loving as hard as I do,” Musgraves said. “Whenever I’m in a relationship, I’m all f*cking in. I think that hesitancy breeds hesitancy, and if you go in with something with one foot, it’s going to fail. After divorce, it’s like on one hand I do want to self-protect, but at the same time, if your heart is feeling open, I think you have to just show up for it. I’m still trying to figure out the balance of that.”

You can see the performance of “Too Good To Be True” above.

Deeper Well is out 3/15 via Interscope and MCA Nashville. Find more information here.