As a huge fan, I was so touched to hear Sadie Sink talk about filming the last season of Stranger Things with Winona Ryder. She really opened up about how special those emotional scenes were with her, and it just made me even more excited – and a little sad – for the final chapter. It’s clear their connection on screen is something really genuine.
Fans of Tubi can now watch Black Christmas, a groundbreaking 1974 horror film directed by Bob Clark. This movie is notable for introducing Jess Bradford, often considered the first “final girl” in horror. Set at a university sorority house during the days leading up to Christmas, the story follows a group of sisters who are terrorized by threatening phone calls and a relentless killer.
Disney revealed plans for two new sequels coming next year, and the initial trailers they released were incredibly popular, breaking records for views in a single day. It seems people are drawn to what they already know, even if they complain about seeing the same things over and over. We often say we want originality, but we consistently gravitate towards familiar characters and brands. This predictable pattern isn’t surprising to the entertainment industry, and they skillfully cater to it.
Without a doubt, East of West is one of the greatest series Image Comics has ever published. The creative team of Hickman and Dragotta consistently deliver incredibly imaginative stories. I first discovered it in 2016 and immediately bought all the collected editions, then followed it issue by issue until the end. It was a slow release schedule back then – only a few issues came out each year – and I often found myself forgetting details between releases. But recently, rereading the entire series, I had a realization: this isn’t a typical Western comic. It’s structured and reads much more like a manga, and it’s clear Hickman and Dragotta intentionally aimed to create something truly different within American comics.
The latest episode of My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON shows heroes from around the world joining the recovery efforts in Japan, introducing some new and interesting characters. Notably, the episode features a cameo from Koichi Haimawari, the main character from My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, as The Crawler. However, this appearance reveals a key plot point from the end of Vigilantes, so viewers who haven’t seen it should be careful!
I consider The Conjuring films to be among the best in the horror genre, so I went into the final movie with high hopes for a memorable conclusion to Ed and Lorraine Warren’s story. Unfortunately, I was disappointed, largely because the movie focused too much on the main characters themselves.
When the Kaiju appeared, it was the first time audiences saw the Justice Gang and Superman fight side-by-side. Together, they defeated the monster and protected people. Superman explained the Kaiju wasn’t truly evil, just a powerful, untamed creature, but early concept art showed a much more menacing design.
The cancellation of Mindhunter highlights a growing issue with how most streaming services operate. Netflix is canceling shows more and more often, even some of its biggest new releases planned for 2024 and 2025. While Netflix gets the most attention, it’s not the only streaming service doing this.
As a huge Destiny fan, I was really excited to hear Tyson Green talk to IGN about what’s next after The Final Shape. Apparently, they already have a plan! It sounds like they’re thinking about ways to keep us engaged after the story ends, focusing on things like more challenging endgame content, better gear to chase, and ways to really customize how difficult those challenges are. It’s awesome to know they’re thinking about long-term progression and giving us more to do!
Even with all their recent success, actors Millie Bobby Brown and Finn Wolfhard acknowledge the long career of their co-star, David Harbour. Harbour, who plays the popular character Jim Hopper, has been working in Hollywood for years, appearing in films like Suicide Squad and shows like The Newsroom and Brokeback Mountain. However, it was his role in Stranger Things, helping the kids in Hawkins, Indiana, that truly brought him recognition. After that, opportunities seemed endless, though there’s one decision he likely regrets.