Glen Owens’ film stands out because of its unique focus. Instead of celebrating victories on the field, Signing Tony Raymond is a funny and insightful look at the competitive world of college football recruiting. Written and filmed by Owens, the movie blends humor and drama as it follows the intense effort to sign Tony Raymond, a highly sought-after high school defensive end.
Timothy Olyphant usually plays more serious characters, but this is a delightful surprise. The show is essentially a horror story cleverly hidden within a family comedy, and it manages to be excellent at both.
Scheduled for release at the end of 2026, Avengers: Doomsday will feature the return of several beloved actors from past Marvel films. Many of these actors aren’t from the primary Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline. Notably, the film will include two of the longest-working actors in Marvel history, making the joke from Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024 feel even more significant and real.
The anime You and I Are Polar Opposites, created by Lapin Track, has a bright, old-fashioned art style that really brings the energetic main character, Miyu Suzuki, to life. It doesn’t shy away from slapstick comedy, using silly music and over-the-top facial expressions – hallmarks of great shojo and rom-com anime. The first episode confidently establishes the story and sets the tone for the rest of the season.
The show’s creators really wanted to make sure viewers loved the new character, Poochie. They even had a running joke – the other characters would constantly ask, “Where’s Poochie?” – whenever he wasn’t on screen. This was a funny jab at how cartoons sometimes introduce new characters that feel forced, like Scrappy-Doo. It also highlights a common mistake writers try to avoid: overly pushing a character on the audience.
After numerous complaints that the concept of the multiverse has erased consequences, Avengers: Doomsday’s teasers do feel like a direct counterargument. Instead, it’s likely because of the multiverse’s imminent collapse that the MCU will soon lose some of its most popular heroes in the wake of Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars (permanently).
The first episode of Fringe took a risk by trusting its audience. It presented a complex story with unusual and unsettling elements, assuming viewers could follow along. This approach created a powerful and memorable introduction that stands out as one of the most dynamic and daring pilots in the science fiction genre.
With the Multiverse Saga wrapping up, characters from the X-Men universe—originally part of 20th Century Fox—are poised to rejoin Marvel Studios. Fans are already excited, noticing the comic-book-accurate costumes of Professor X and Cyclops, and hoping Marvel can finally deliver a successful live-action adaptation of the Dark Phoenix storyline. While the comics version was impactful, its power stemmed more from the moment it was released than the story itself. Given this, Marvel Studios should consider moving past the Dark Phoenix saga entirely for its X-Men films and shows. As Ian Malcolm famously asked, the question isn’t can they do it, but should they?
Science fiction television has evolved over the years, but many common themes still appear. Several shows inspired by Star Trek have cleverly updated the original ideas, feeling like loving tributes instead of simple copies. While some *Star Trekinspired series stay quite close to the original, that familiarity is often part of what makes them so appealing.
As a huge fan, I’m eagerly awaiting any news about a potential continuation, but in the meantime, I’ve been thinking about all the big questions the last episode left us with. It’s fun to revisit those lingering mysteries!