I still remember when the Fantastic Four came back from those crazy Secret Wars 42 years ago today! For years, it had always been the Richards-Storm family and Ben Grimm – he was basically one of us. But then Fantastic Four #265 hit the stands, and suddenly, She-Hulk was joining the team! It was a big change, but honestly, I was excited to see what she’d bring to the group.
It’s too early to say which movie will be the best of all time – we’ll have to wait until the end of the year to find out. For now, we’ve decided to look back over the last 25 years and choose the best movie from each year within its specific genre. We’ve intentionally excluded superhero films, as they deserve their own separate list.
Look, I’m a huge George R.R. Martin fan, and I recently read his comments about the show adaptations. He admitted he has an ego, which, honestly, any creator would! What really struck me was his desire for faithfulness to his original work – he built this incredible world, Westeros, and naturally wants to be involved and have his vision respected. Apparently, Warner Bros. – who technically own the rights now – isn’t always giving him that. HBO’s Francesca Orsi has said they’ll consider his input, but ultimately do what they think is best for the show. It sounds like some of the changes they made with House of the Dragon didn’t sit well with him, and I can totally understand why – it’s his world, after all!
It’s been almost three years since those initial announcements, and honestly, it’s frustrating – we still have no idea when we’ll actually see any of these new Star Wars films. Kathleen Kennedy, before leaving her role at Lucasfilm, let slip that Dawn of the Jedi is currently stalled. And it sounds like Dave Filoni’s movie might be too, now that he’s stepped into a leadership position at the studio. What’s really strange is that Kennedy didn’t mention New Jedi Order – the Rey movie – during her recent interview with Deadline when talking about projects in the works. You’d think a film starring Rey would be a huge priority, so her silence almost feels like confirmation of those rumors about where her story is headed.
The game truly shines when it successfully blends epic battles with beloved Disney characters. A fantastic example of this, surprisingly, was a bonus boss first found in a 2012 spin-off game for the 3DS, and many players may have missed it. As Kingdom Hearts 4 is being developed, it would be wonderful if the creators revisited and incorporated some of the best, lesser-known elements from past games.
Samson first appeared in 28 Years Later as a powerful Alpha zombie, leading a large group of infected near the Bone Temple. He’s memorable for his huge size and the fact that he’s completely nude. Ralph Fiennes’ character, Dr. Ian Kelson, is particularly interested in Samson, and uses drugs to calm him down for research, which is explored in more detail in The Bone Temple.
During a fight between heroes, Superman unexpectedly battles his Justice League teammate, Green Lantern Hal Jordan. It soon becomes apparent why Guy Gardner chose Hal as his partner – Hal is a significantly more skilled Green Lantern. He demonstrates this by creating a Black Mercy, an incredibly impressive construct. This dangerous alien plant attaches itself to a host and traps them in a perfect, dreamlike world. The Black Mercy first appeared in a classic, emotionally powerful Superman story, Superman Annual #11, titled “For the Man Who Has Everything.”
The start of the new millennium in the 2000s ushered in a wave of innovative science fiction. The decade produced several outstanding sci-fi TV shows that broadened the possibilities of the genre, fitting perfectly with the world’s entry into the 21st century. The 2000s are truly unique for sci-fi, and the shows below demonstrate why.
The film His & Hers, adapted from Alice Feeny’s novel, features Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal. It follows Anna, a journalist who has withdrawn from the world, but is drawn back into things when a murder occurs in her hometown. Returning to Dahlonega, she reconnects with Detective Jack Harper, who finds her sudden reappearance suspicious and makes her a key part of his investigation.
With the release of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties approaching, Yakuza 3 Remastered will no longer be sold separately on the PlayStation Store, Steam, or Microsoft Store. It will only be available as part of the Yakuza Complete Series bundle, which costs $129, a significant increase from the previous $19.99 price. A physical copy of the Yakuza Remastered Collection, which includes the game, is available for around $29.99, but this could lead to limited availability of the physical edition in the future.