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Shows from TV’s ‘Golden Age’ flipped the script by making complex, flawed characters the heroes instead of the villains. This was a refreshing change from older shows, and it allowed viewers to connect with and even feel for people doing terrible things. For nearly twenty years, these antiheroes – like Tony Soprano, Don Draper, Vic Mackey, and Walter White – captivated audiences and became cultural icons. While many shows explored this trend, Boardwalk Empire is often considered to have mastered it, creating one of the most compelling and tragic antiheroes ever seen on television.

If you’re a fan of thrillers, consider checking out ‘Shooter,’ a movie you can currently watch for free on Pluto TV. It’s a compelling example of how action-packed entertainment and strong character development can come together, and it offers a glimpse into the thriller genre before the rise of streaming services. While it didn’t get much attention when it was first released, ‘Shooter’ is worth revisiting, especially if you enjoy a good action movie.

Many films have tried to capture the feel of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, either by mimicking its storytelling style, its overall structure, or even copying the idea of a hero in a powerful suit. While not all of these attempts were unsuccessful, nearly all of them showed just how hard it is to recreate the magic of Iron Man without Robert Downey Jr.’s performance or the detailed planning Marvel Studios put into it. These movies share a sense of wanting to achieve something big, but most of them don’t quite succeed.

Most movies based on toys are simply made to boost toy sales. But when Phil Lord and Christopher Miller took on the challenge of making a LEGO movie, they aimed higher. They wanted to create a truly great film, and whether it sold LEGOs wasn’t their main concern.

To mark the end of the first season, the show’s creator explained what happened in the dramatic finale. They also talked about the surprising decision to kill off Caesar and shared exciting news about what to expect in season two.

Many films and shows have depicted Princess Diana, but Spencer is unique in its unusual take on her life. Instead of telling her entire story, the movie focuses on a single, intense Christmas she spent with the royal family at Sandringham House in 1991.

In a recent interview with Variety, Sony Pictures CEO Tom Rothman discussed the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day. When asked if he’d seen any footage – principal photography wrapped in December 2025 – Rothman confirmed he hadn’t seen a final cut yet, but he had reviewed the daily footage. He expressed strong confidence in the film, calling it a potentially “surprising and terrific movie” and praising Destin Daniel Cretton’s work as “tremendous!”

Despite being created by Ed Solomon, one of the minds behind the popular Bill & Ted movies, and directed by Steven Soderbergh, the 2023 series Full Circle didn’t attract much attention. With Timothy Olyphant, a well-known face from Western television, in the cast, many expected it to be a hit, but it largely flew under the radar.

Recent Netflix releases such as Unfamiliar and the fourth season of The Lincoln Lawyer are gaining popularity, but a new true crime movie is currently the most-watched film on the platform. Despite the addition of many new movies earlier this month, including the action thriller Homefront starring Jason Statham, audiences worldwide are captivated by this real-life crime story.

As a critic, I’ve always believed some of the most compelling films start with a great book, and honestly, there’s a treasure trove of stories out there just waiting to be adapted for the big screen. I’m particularly excited about science fiction – we’ve seen how well something like Jurassic Park can do, and there are so many other novels in that same vein – think grand adventures with monsters, or even time travel stories with a prehistoric angle – that are practically made to be blockbusters.