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The return ofEmperor Palpatinein the finalStar Warsmovie has been criticized for years, but looking back, there is actually precedent for this return in one specific place.Star Warshas long been a series full of parallels and poetry in its storytelling. Within George Lucas’s original six movies, the poetic structure of events is incredibly clear, with both deliberate callbacks and more subtle parallels. In the newerStar Warsfilms, whether some fans like it or not, this tradition has continued....

The Penguinproves thatDCis still obsessed with the oldest Batman insult out there. A direct follow-up to the events of Matt Reeves’The Batman,The Penguinfollows Oswald Cobb’s rise to power in Gotham’s criminal underworld. Though Batman was previously able to stop the Riddler’s killing spree, he could not prevent the destruction afterward.Riddler’s destruction of Gotham’s seawallflooded the city and left parts of it inhabitable, leaving it as the perfect breeding ground for crime because of the lack of resources and law enforcement....

Ncuti Gatwa’s more emotional performance asDoctor Who’s Fifteenth Doctor has proven controversial, but it really shouldn’t be. Traditionally,Doctor Who’s titular hero has maintained a very scientific, matter-of-fact approach to saving the universe, but their stance softened in stages as the years passed. Peter Davison’s Fifth Doctor was noticeably more human than his predecessors, while Eight, Ten, and Thirteen also followed a more open and empathetic philosophy compared to most ofDoctor Who’s regenerations....

The Infinity Stones are by far some of the most powerful items in theMarvel Universe.They have the ability to rewrite reality and grant the user near unlimited power. As such, there have been plenty of attempts to hide these stones due to how dangerous they are, but they’re always found again. The stones have been scattered across the universe and held by Earth’s mightiest heroes, but no matter where they are, someone always finds them....

In a recent interview, Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill revealed that George Lucas originally planned on fourStar Warstrilogies, and he had long intended the prequels to be more political additions toStar Warsmovies and TV shows. Like it or hate it,when Disney boughtStar Wars, things certainly changed in the franchise, including (rather controversially) Lucas' plans for the sequels. Evidently,from the very beginning, George Lucas had plans not just for the prequels and the sequels but for four total trilogies....

Futuramais just one of Matt Groening’s hit animated shows, and here is how the sci-fi sitcom connects to the other two, those beingThe SimpsonsandDisenchantment.The Simpsonsis one of the most iconic TV shows of all time,Futuramahas been praised as one of the best sci-fi comedies ever, andDisenchantmentis Groening’s most recent animated series, making them an interesting trilogy. However, the most interesting part is that all three shows are connected throughFuturama, and here’s how....

What We Do in the Shadowsstars Kayvan Novak and Harvey Guillén address how season 6 will approach Nandor’s “will-they-won’t-they” relationship with the vampire’s familiar, Guillermo, who originally came to Nandor on the request to be turned into a vampire. Over the past five seasons, the show has teased the two of them having feelings for each other, but nothing has ever come of it. Nandor shows a soft side to Guillermo, despite dismissing him in front of others....

Captain Carter was given the short end of the stick in her live-actionMarvel Cinematic Universedebut, but I’m convincedAvengers: Secret Warscan turn things around for the hero in a huge way.Hayley Atwell’s Peggy Carter is easily one of the MCU’s best love interests. Peggy could get in on the action with Chris Evans' Steve Rogers, and their bond was built beautifully over theMCU’s Captain America movies. Even when Peggy was older or after her death, Steve never forgot about her, keeping their stories tied together....

With the most recent Pokémon Presents presentation having come and gone, there’s a lot forPokémonfans to be excited about.The presentation was full of huge announcements, from news on upcomingPokémon GOevents to the many updates being made to otherPokémonmobile games. However, fans hoping for some major updates onPokémonconsole gamesmight have walked away from the event feeling disappointed. Despite the surprise announcement ofPokémon Championsfor Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, alongside thefull reveal ofPokémon Legends: Z-A, not much was shared about what the future of the mainlinePokémongame series will entail....

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nationis the 2015 installment of Tom Cruise’s legendary spy franchise, and it stacks up well against the rest of the impressive titles in the action movie series. Premiering in July 2015 as the fifthinstallment in theMission: Impossiblefranchise,Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nationserves as the direct sequel toMission: Impossible - Ghost Protocoland brings back all the beloved characters from that film, while introducing a few noteworthy additions for good measure, including Rebecca Ferguson, Sean Harris, and Alec Baldwin....

Concluding its fantastic six-year-long run in Weekly Shōnen Jump,Jujutsu Kaisenhas finally revealed the cover art of its final two volumes, reinforcing a secret yet genius link between Yuji and Sukuna. The cover art for volumes 29 and 30 ofJujutsu Kaisenhave finally surfaced online ahead of their release on June 05, 2025, and they once again draw attention toJujutsu Kaisen’s Buddhist inspirationsas well as the fascinating symbolic connection between Yuji and Sukuna....

Katt Williams’best movies and TV shows mostly see him starring as a version of himself, almost always as comedic relief. Williams is a stand-up comedian who made his name by performing in comedy clubs around the United States, and made a big name for himself by 1999. This caught the attention of Hollywood and television producers, who brought Williams in to apply his trade in various films and TV shows, and it didn’t take long for Williams to become a star....

Mel Gibson’sTheResurrection of the Christhas set its filming window. Based on a script he penned alongsideBraveheartscreenwriter Randall Wallace, the long-awaited sequel to his 2004 biblical dramaThePassion of the Christwill reportedly focus on the three days between Jesus' death and his resurrection. Gibson’s depiction of Jesus' crucifixion became a box office phenomenon, particularly among Christian audiences, making it the highest-grossing independent movie of all time.The Resurrection of the Christis also setto reprise the roles of Jim Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern, and Francesco De Vito....