Katie Ranno

For every Disney film that smashes it out of the park, there are plenty of others the beloved studio would rather audiences forget entirely.

Positive messages, bright colors, adorable musical numbers, and funny one-liners. They're the essential ingredients used in many animated TV shows and films made for kids. And they can also be the ingredients that lull audiences into a false sense of security that is only disrupted by the sudden, disturbing death of a character. Big laughs turn into uncontrollable tears as viewers helplessly watch on the sidelines.

The Manhattan-based independent studio A24 has spent years asking audiences to find the meaning under the surface, offering thought-provoking films that challenge the viewer's perspective. The biggest A24 movies of all time

Finding a way out of the darkness, embracing hope, and delving into the meaning of family — these are some of the core themes of "The Quiet Girl," an Irish-language movie that was nominated for the 2023 Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. One of the most underrated movies of 2023,

Rachael Ray has been giving TV viewers yum-o moments for more than 20 years. She first became a household name on the Food Network in 2002 by helping families serve up quick, healthy meals on "30 Minutes Meals." Her popular travel show "$40 a Day" premiered around the same time. In 2006, the "Rachael Ray Show" took over daytime TV, giving her the chance to talk lifestyle topics with celebrities and experts all while still making time to highlight her signature recipes. She even did a

Is the plucky orphan from "Anastasia" a Disney princess, or isn't she? Well, yes and no -- the truth is a bit more complicated than that.

A cozy blanket and a good book. It's a regular activity for those looking to escape to another world. While it may seem like people are hustling and bustling more than ever, Publishers Weekly reports that people are still making time for reading. The publication used data from Circana BookScan, which noticed a 0.1% sales increase in print books from January to September 2024. The genre that is helping publishers and bookstores take home serious cash: fantasy. The same time period saw a 62% increase in unit sales for the genre.

1994's "The Lion King" is widely recognized as one of Disney's best animated features. Here's what we discovered when we rewatched the film.

A pinch of mystery, a dash of love, and a whole bunch of mouth-watering baked goods. Put all these ingredients together and you get the "Hannah Swensen Mystery" series that has been serving cozy mysteries to Hallmark viewers since 2015. Yes, Hallmark is known for its popular holiday flicks, but the brand is also a big player in the cozy mystery space. People are now searching for

The most dapper kid who has ever graced our television screens. That's Manny Delgado, the witty and wise character that Rico Rodriguez played over the course of 11 seasons of "Modern Family." The series follows Manny's stepdad, Jay Pritchett (Ed O'Neill), as he and his two adult children, Claire Dunphy (Julie Bowen) and Mitchell Pritchett (Jesse Tyler Ferguson), take care of their respective families. As they navigate the ups and downs of life and the zany adventures that ensue, Manny is there with advice that goes beyond his years, offering new perspectives in the midst of disagreements that seem like they'll never be resolved.