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When Pause Rewind asked the two experienced X-Men actors who was better, Munn quickly answered, “Definitely Psylocke!” James Marsden playfully responded with, “Oh, is that so?”

With science fiction and fantasy films, impressive worldbuilding can often make up for other weaknesses. Clever details and strong character moments can elevate even average movies into something truly special.

The new Netflix horror series, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, includes supernatural themes and may reveal a shocking connection to Rachel and her family history. The show was created by Hayley Z. Boston, who previously collaborated with the creators of Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers.

Wow, the season 2 finale of The Pitt was a bit of a rollercoaster! While it felt a little lighter overall, it still kept me on the edge of my seat with so much tension and drama. And of course, they left us with another cliffhanger! There was so much to unpack – I’m still thinking about how Dana managed to save Emma, and that huge fight between her and Robby was intense. We definitely need to talk about everything that happened!

Freshly out of confinement, Asia seeks employment and finds a job advertised at The Vigil, a stunning building in Manhattan. However, she soon notices disturbing Satanic symbols in the building’s design, foreshadowing the horrors within – it’s a bit like a darker, New York take on Meghan and Harry’s home. She’s interviewed by the manager, Lilith (Patricia Arquette), and once inside, the doors lock behind her. After a brief introduction to some of the other residents, including Tom Felton and Heather Graham (who it’s great to see back in movies), Asia is shown to her room. That’s where the film really kicks off, with an impressive fight scene where Asia takes on and brutally defeats four strange, pig-faced attackers, establishing the film’s violent and gory tone.

J.R.R. Tolkien’s book, The Silmarillion, names twelve major beings called the Valar, or thirteen if you include Morgoth, a Vala who became corrupted. However, early versions of The Silmarillion featured two additional Valar named Makar and Meássë, a brother and sister. Unlike the other Valar, they were associated with warfare and, while not evil like Morgoth, were known for their aggression and harshness. These characters were revealed to fans through The Book of Lost Tales, a collection of Tolkien’s earlier writings and unfinished stories.

The 2013 film Elysium features Matt Damon as Max Da Costa, a man struggling to survive on a ruined Earth while the rich live comfortably on a space station called Elysium. When Max is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, his only hope is to reach Elysium, where medical care is readily available. However, due to his poverty, getting there proves incredibly difficult. The film also stars Sharlto Copley, Jodie Foster, Alice Braga, Diego Luna, and Wagner Moura, all frequent collaborators with the director.

Ever since The Force Awakens came out over ten years ago, people have been optimistic about where the story could go. However, a lot of fans still feel the same way they always have.

I’m really excited about Spider-Noir! It’s Spider-Man, but reimagined as a detective in a 1930s setting, and it’s honestly one of the coolest takes on the character I’ve seen. I’m hoping the new Prime Video show captures that classic noir feel – it could really bring that whole genre back into the spotlight, which I think is long overdue!

While The Witcher isn’t likely to be hailed as the next Game of Thrones, its adaptation has faced similar struggles to the final season of that show. However, that doesn’t make it a bad series. If you approach The Witcher as its own story – separate from the books, much like its creators did – you can enjoy it as a solid, action-filled fantasy adventure.