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Okay, so I’m seeing some amazing news about the Netflix live-action One Piece! A reliable source, MyTimeToShineHello, posted on X that we’re not only getting Season 3 – filming is supposedly starting soon – but they’re already close to renewing the show for Season 4! Everyone’s going wild about it online, and honestly, I couldn’t be happier! It’s great to see the show doing so well.

Everyone knows Sergio Leone is Quentin Tarantino’s favorite director, but he’s also always talked about how much the filmmakers of the 1970s – often called the ‘movie brats’ – influenced him. People usually think of Martin Scorsese or Steven Spielberg when they think of that era, but Tarantino was actually most inspired by Brian De Palma, a master of suspense from that time. De Palma, heavily influenced by Alfred Hitchcock, created classic thrillers like Sisters, Dressed to Kill, and Body Double. These films have only grown more iconic over the years. While De Palma made many great movies, including some that redefined gangster films, Tarantino especially recommends his 1981 film Blow Out, considering it a true masterpiece.

The first Black Phone movie was a big success, mainly because of the strong acting. Ethan Thames, who became a rising star after this film and landed roles in other popular movies, and Madeleine McGraw, who played Finney’s brave sister Gwen, both captivated audiences. Ethan played the terrified Finney, while Madeleine portrayed Gwen as she used her psychic abilities to try and save him – a power reminiscent of the character ‘Shining’. Ethan Hawke’s villain, the Grabber, was also incredibly effective, switching between unsettling politeness and genuine menace, and his mask quickly became iconic. The story was gripping and ended in a way that felt complete and satisfying – a rare treat in horror films. However, Blumhouse has decided to revisit the story with Black Phone 2.