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An upcomingJohn Wickspinoff is the only chance to bring back a beloved character who died way too early. There’s already a slew ofupcomingJohn Wickspinoffmovies and shows in the works, fromDonnie Yen’s Caine spinofftoAna de Armas’Ballerinamovie, but only one has a chance to bring back the dead. That project is a plannedJohn Wickanime prequel that is set earlier in theJohn Wicktimelinethan anything other thanThe Continental. The anime’s setting gives it a truly unique chance to revisit a character who became a fan favorite despite dying in the firstJohn Wickfilm....

Warning: Contains spoilers forJujutsu Kaisenchapter #271In a matter of months, I’ve gone from a passive fan ofJujutsu Kaisento a die-hard, but a lot of fans miss the things that make me love the series so much. Now thatJujutsu Kaisenreached its conclusion, I find myself totally enchanted.Jujutsu Kaisenisunlike any shōnen I’ve ever seen or read. WithJujutsu Kaisen, Gege Akutami has crafted a masterful narrative with thrilling combat and stunning presentation. That isn’t why I love it so much, though....

Kate Winslet has had a long career, taking on diverse roles that have often been memorable. She’s always been outstanding, and that’s no different inLee, in which she plays the titular Lee Miller, a model-turned-war photographer. Director Ellen Kuras’ film, which Liz Hannah, John Collee, and Marion Hume penned, doesn’t live up to Winslet’s performance. I felt detached from Lee’s life for much of the film. Characters come and go — including Marion Cotillard in a small, barely there role as Lee’s friend Solange — but they aren’t developed enough and are often paper-thin cutouts of real people....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Magazine Dreams! Magazine Dreamsis finally here, and here is what happens at the end of the film, including why Jonathan Majors' Killian Maddox attempts to kill his bodybuilder hero.Magazine Dreamswas critically acclaimed upon its release at the Sundance Film Festival in 2023, with it being one of the most anticipated movies of that year. However, the variouscontroversies surrounding Jonathan Majorsled to Walt Disney Studios deciding not to release the film....

Almost 25 years after the beloved sitcom first appeared on the small screen, Disney+ will host a revival ofMalcolm in the Middlefeaturing much of the original cast. Debuting in 2000, the early Aughts staple concerns a dysfunctional family and the trials and tribulations of their child prodigy middle son, Malcolm (Frankie Muniz). Taking all the tropes of its genre and exaggerating them for humorous results,Malcolm in the Middleused pitch-black comedy for laughs in a way that helped it stand apart from a bevy of other sitcoms that dotted the TV landscape at the time....

The domestic weekendbox officeresults for January 24-26 are in, bringing some good and bad news for both new releases and hits from November and December that are still enjoying long theatrical runs. Last weekend,Mufasasurprisingly beatWolf ManandOne of Them Daysfor the top spot at the box office, despite the former having been in theaters for some time now and the latter two being new releases with good projections. However, despiteMufasa’s mixed reviews, the broad appeal of theLion Kingstory seems to still be bringing families to movie theaters....

Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson have surprisingly reprised theirTrue Detectiveroles, Rust and Marty, in 2025, further reinstating that the HBO show’s season 5 is better off without them. AlthoughTrue Detectivehas had four seasons so far, each featuring a talented roster of actors, its first season is often considered its finest, and rightfully so. The most recent installment of the series,starring Jodie Fosterand Kali Reis as its lead, earned immense acclaim from many critics....

Mickey 17is a futuristic film documenting the life of Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) through his fatal sacrifices in space, and it continues an exciting Bong Joon-ho trend.Mickey 17is not Bong Joon-ho’s first entry into the dystopian science fiction genre, but it does break the director’s 23-year-old movie record regarding creating worlds set in the future. Bythe end ofMickey 17, the climax brings a surge of heightened stakes, and not a second of its two-hour and 17-minute length feels as though it is wasted....

Mikey Madison is viewed as a majorOscarscontender for her lead performance inAnora. As the star of Sean Baker’s 2024 drama about a sex worker’s life after falling in love and getting married, Madison delivered a career-best performance. She was immediately put on potential lists for the2025 Oscars Best Actress nominationsfollowing the initial screenings ofAnoraout of the Cannes Film Festival. The calls for Mikey Madison to win an Oscar for her role have only grown as the film opened in theaters and the awards season campaigning kicks into high gear....

Tatiana Maslanyis a revered television actress, but many may have forgotten that she appeared inParks and Rec. LikeThe Office,Parks and Recwas a workplace mockumentary sitcom, and it followed the Parks Department of the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana. While the show was largely focused on the department’s day-to-day, it was also similar toThe Officein that the main characters' love lives were a big part of the story.Parks and Rechad many great couples, from Leslie and Ben to April and Andy, andMaslany was involved in one of these romantic storylines....

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Netflix’s Time Cut. A new Netflix time travel movie reminds viewers of the biggest tragedy from Marty McFly’s story’s original ending inBack to the Future. TowardsBack to the Future’s conclusive moments, all seemingly ends well for Marty when he not only fixes the foundation of his parents' relationship but also ends up saving Doc. Before the movie’s credits start rolling, Marty discovers that his father is successful, accomplished, and admired by his mother....

Although Nintendo has not officially confirmed anything, a YouTube channel called SwitchUp has shared a detailed 3D-printed model of theNintendo Switch 2, which they claim comes from a Chinese case manufacturer. This isn’t the first time a 3D model has been shared, but this one stands out due to its high level of detail and the source’s apparent access to design plans. As shared bywccftech, the video on theSwitchUpYouTube channel compares the 3D model to the current Nintendo Switch OLED model, showing significant differences in size, screen dimensions, and controller design....

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Chicago Fire season 13, episode 3.Just three episodes in, Chief Dom Pascal fires Jack Damon inChicago Fireseason 13, and while I think it’s the right decision, I have two problems with it. As with the rest of One Chicago,Firehouse 51 went through so many changes in the past year. Despite a rather short run due to the dual Hollywood strikes of 2023, the team experienced several departures....