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I’ve noticed a pattern in these stories: the characters meant to be love interests are often really pleasant and sometimes even important to the plot. However, they tend to get lost in the shuffle of the hero’s stronger relationships – the intense friendships, heated rivalries, and big emotional moments. It seems that in a genre known for its drama and conflict, simply being ‘nice’ isn’t enough to make a lasting impression. They might be paired with some really popular heroes, but they rarely stand out on their own.

The fourth season of Invincible has started strong, with each episode introducing fresh developments. The season began with a three-episode arc where Mark and the Guardians faced multiple dangers on Earth. Meanwhile, Omni-Man shared some surprising vulnerabilities of the Viltrumites. The fourth episode of season four then sparked a lot of discussion – and some disagreement – among viewers.

Actresses starring in big franchise films, especially superhero movies, often face criticism online. Brie Larson, who played Captain Marvel in 2019, has been dealing with this negativity for years. This isn’t just happening with superhero films, though. Emma D’Arcy, who played young Rhaenyra Targaryen in the first season of HBO’s House of the Dragon, experienced similar commentary and even decided she didn’t want to be involved in major franchises because of it. She realized that simply being a woman in these roles was enough to draw criticism from some people.

Channing Tatum is expanding his creative horizons by co-writing a romance novel with Roxane Gay – a first for the actor. He’s consistently shown a willingness to try new things, and his career has thrived because he hasn’t been limited to one type of role. This freedom stems from a key decision he made early in his career.

The popular dinosaur character wasn’t in the first Super Mario Bros. Movie, appearing only as an egg at the end. But in the new movie, he could be a breakout star, and Donald Glover thinks that’s likely.

I’m so excited for the new Supergirl movie! The director of ‘I, Tonya’ has confirmed that Superman – Kal-El – will be featured as a kind of older brother to Kara, which I think is a really cool dynamic and will add a lot to the story.

Netflix has confirmed that A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder season 2 will be released on May 27.

Disney+ has some hidden gems that deserve another chance. These are movies that didn’t do well in theaters, weren’t properly appreciated when they first came out, or simply didn’t get the recognition they deserved. They’re all worth watching.

As a movie buff, I’ve really been noticing the incredible work of Greig Fraser lately. He’s the cinematographer behind some visually stunning films, like the Dune movies. I remember being blown away by how good Rogue One: A Star Wars Story looked – that was his first big space opera, and it was seriously impressive from a technical standpoint. And he totally nailed the dark, moody atmosphere of The Batman, too. He really knows how to make a film look amazing.

Gilligan and Peter Gould achieved something remarkable with Better Call Saul. While Breaking Bad is considered one of the greatest TV shows ever made – with some calling it the best, only surpassed by The Wire – Better Call Saul not only lived up to those high standards but potentially exceeded them.