Feature: Going Platinum #8: Donut County

Date Earned: 26th August 2018

Date Earned: 26th August 2018

The movie Geostorm began streaming on Tubi for free on January 1st. Despite being a box office and critical disappointment, this sci-fi disaster film—the directorial debut of Dean Devlin—features Gerard Butler as Jake Lawson, a satellite designer who must prevent a catastrophic, weather-altering storm caused by faulty satellites. The film also stars Jim Sturgess, Abbie Cornish, Ed Harris, and Andy García.

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.

The action RPG Maid of Salvation, created by the developers of HunterX, launched on Steam in October 2025 and has received a “Very Positive” rating. This anime-style dark fantasy game is coming to Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 on January 28th. You can pre-order it now from the Nintendo eShop with a 25% discount, bringing the price down to just over $11 – a great deal for a quality action RPG on a handheld console. The full price is only $15.

Gaumont, the company behind hits like Lupin, Narcos, and The Fifth Element, is launching a new limited series called Unfamiliar. Set in Berlin, the six-episode show blends the classic ‘safe house’ thriller with action-packed sequences and compelling family drama. Originally planned for a 2025 release, Unfamiliar will now premiere worldwide on February 5th.

James Gunn responded on Threads to questions about actor Elliot Page and his potential involvement in the DC Universe, stating he’s unsure why Page’s name is being brought up. Gunn also commented that he hasn’t seen evidence of the promised ‘riots’ some people were predicting. He added that he likes Grant Gustin. Page, known for roles in films like Juno and as Kitty Pryde in the X-Men series, was never rumored to be considered for the role of The Flash. Many replies to Gunn’s post indicated that the threats of unrest stemmed from transphobic reactions.

With Solo Leveling currently on hold due to its anime and webtoon breaks, a new series called Tomb Raider King is emerging with a strikingly similar protagonist, weapon, and quest for powerful artifacts. The Korean-produced anime is set to launch this summer and has released a first-look trailer and poster, aiming to establish its own identity and appeal to fans awaiting the return of Solo Leveling.

What truly sets these shows apart isn’t just how well they’re made or how visually impressive they are, but their ability to genuinely connect with people. They surprise you, make you feel something, and often leave you thinking about them long afterward. Even as tastes change and animation evolves, the important ideas in these classics stay powerful and relevant.

What truly makes Thor a captivating character isn’t just his incredible strength – which puts him on par with someone like Kratos – but also the difficult past that shaped him. A game that tells Thor’s origin story, showing a similar journey of struggle and transformation as Kratos, would be a great way to highlight this depth. With Ryan Hurst, who voices Thor, now playing Kratos in the new Amazon series, now is the perfect time to create that game.

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.