Sometimes, a story is too epic or complex to fit into even a three-hour movie. From the emotional exploration of nuanced characters who deserve to gradually be developed to the rich world-building of fantasy or sci-fi tales, directors and writers occasionally need more screen time to tell a story right. Furthermore, filmmakers often face the challenge of doing justice to their sources, especially when these are beloved and acclaimed books....
An indispensable feature of many of thegreatest Western movies ever made, quick draw scenes are as synonymous with the genre as a gold rush, a saloon brawl, or a lone vengeful gunslinger. Leveraging an electrifying combination of raw talent and nerves of steel, these sequences see the swords and axes from duels seen in older historical offerings replaced with firearms. Highlighting the elite marksmanship, whip-sharp reflexes, and icy disposition of many of theWesterngenre’s most memorable characters in sharp relief, there’s nothing like a superb quick draw to get the viewer’s heart pumping....
When it comes tofantasymovies, I consider myself an expert, as this genre has been a huge part of my life since I was young. Whether they’re animated, in black and white, or one of the darkest additions to the genre, there isn’t a niche of the fantasy world that I haven’t encountered and engaged with. While some audiences aren’t interested in fantasy and think of it as a monolith, this couldn’t be further from the truth....
There are several incrediblesci-fishows that see long runs on television, airing without seeing a single bad season. This is in stark contrast to the trend that seems to be developing more and more as of late, wheresci-fi shows that don’t deserve to be canceledare prematurely ended, and otherunderappreciated sci-fi showsnever get the recognition they deserve. Although some long-running sci-fi shows likeDoctor Whohave been panned in recent years for poorly written seasons, many sci-fi shows with five seasons or more retain a consistent standard....
Dragon Ballhas been well-loved and celebrated by fans for decades, but it is a product of its time, and as such, it has some flaws here and there. One of these flaws is the seeminglyendless amount of filler and non-canon contentthroughout the anime adaptation. However, not all of these arcs were bad; instead, they offered more to the series, whether through the intriguing narrative or the unique characters that were introduced....
Snow Whiteis the newest in a long line of Disney’s live-action remakes, and the House of Mouse should keep some concerns in mind before it dives into the next one. Over the last couple of decades, Disney has proven that live-action remakes of original animated classics have great potential. Movies likeThe Jungle Books(1994) andCinderella(2015) managedRotten Tomatoescritic scores of about 80%, which is undoubtedly impressive. Unfortunately,Snow Whiteand other live-action remakes performed far worse....
Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5, Episode 9 - “Fissure Quest” 19 years afterStar Trek: Enterpriseended, Jolene Blalock is back as T’Pol inStar Trek: Lower Decks, and she is perfect. In its final season on Paramount+,Star Trek: Lower Decksset the USS Cerritos on a mission to close rifts leading to alternateStar Trektimelines. However,Star Trek: Lower Decksseason 5, episode 9 centers on a different starship, the Defiant Class Anaximander led by Captain William Boimler (Jack Quaid), which Section 31 charged with a mission to stop a rogue vessel that’s threateningStar Trek’s multiverse....
Nightbitchmade waves with its 2024Toronto International Film Festivalpremiere, a horror-comedy about a mother feeling harried by the pressures and double standards for women in modern society — and possibly feeling hairy because she’s turning into a dog.Star and producer Amy Adamsis no stranger to award-worthy work, having received nearly universal critical acclaim with movies such asThe Fighter,The Master,American Hustle, andArrival. She is also an actor with her finger on the pulse of pop culture, a power she’s tapped into time and time again in projects likeEnchantedandMan of Steel....
WhileVenom: The Last Danceis the last film in the Venom trilogy,Avengers: Secret Warscould bring back Venom and Knull without Tom Hardy, according to anMCUtheory. Hardy’s portrayal of Eddie Brock/Venom has been a hit with audiences and ahighlight of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. However, the English actor has clarified thatThe Last Danceis the last of this series. He could return as the character in another project, but he won’t star in another movie as Eddie....
After one year of serialization for the long-awaited sequel,Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, the series has seemingly concluded its first arc, and the upcoming arc will begin with the upcoming chapter #14. The action-packed beginning to the story has been met with praise from fans and sets up future conflicts and plot lines very well. The series' first arc dived straight into action, with Code attacking Konoha with mindless Shinjus to lure Boruto out....
News The Buster Sword is coming back to Apex Legends. The Buster Sword is returning to Apex Legends as part of the Lunar Rebirth Collection event. The first, and only, Apex Legends collaboration is returning to celebrate the upcoming launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth which is releasing on PC on Feb. 29. The Lunar Rebirth event kicks off on Jan. 21 and will see the return not only of the Sword, but also will bring back Materia as well as introducing a brand new Prestige Skin....
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Rings of Power season 2Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards), in his Sauron (Charlie Vickers) manipulated obsession to create the rings as his magnum opus inThe Rings Of Power, inadvertently passes essential lessons on to Sauron, who applies this knowledge to the crafting of the Nine, and the eventualcreation of the One Ring. Although these teachings were vital to crafting the One Ring, one specific lesson may have contributed to Sauron’s eternal destruction....
Switch and Steam Get locked and loaded for today’s contest: Win a Switch or Steam copy ofEnter the Gungeon. Did you knowEnter the Gungeonhas been out for over three years now? Dude, time flies when you’re having fun. And dodging endless streams of bullets. And shooting the crap out of everything in your way. Dodge Roll Games has been updating the game with free DLC all the while, baby.A Farewell to Armsis the last big piece of content, and we’re celebrating its release by giving out a bunch of copies of the complete package!...
