For the last few years, Prime Video’s animated superhero series Invincible has had a silly little tradition it indulges in while building up hype for an upcoming season: A teaser trailer that skips ...

Breaking the fourth wall is one of the most powerful tricks a video game can use. It happens when a game speaks directly to the player or comments on its own design, breaking the illusion that you’re ...

From “Parks and Recreation,” “Modern Family,” Abbott Elementary” and more, mockumentary sitcoms have continued to grow more popular among viewers, as much of the comedy comes from the idea that the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Characters stepping out of their plays to address an audience is hardly a new phenomenon. Playwrights have been ...

New episode "Lux" reveals that characters talking directly to the audience was just the start. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If ...

A spectacle-filled mid-October Friday night was winding down at Arlington’s Capitol Theatre. The end credits for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” rolled in the main theater and the final gory scenes of “The ...

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From "Parks and Recreation," "Modern Family," Abbott Elementary" and more, mockumentary sitcoms have continued to grow more popular among viewers, as much of the comedy comes from the idea that the ...