The new Miami Vice film…. The 1980s TV show Miami Vice was incredibly impactful, launching the careers of its stars and setting a new standard for style with its distinctive look, from the lighting and set design to the clothes and music. The show ran from 1984 to 1989 and was followed by a film … Read more
Based on Andy Weir’s novel The Martian, the film Project Hail Mary—directed by Christopher Miller and Phil Lord (known for Spider-Verse)—tells the story of astronaut Ryland Grace (played by Gosling) who forms an unexpected friendship with an alien named Rocky. Together, they must work to save both of their planets from destruction. Although a follow-up movie hasn’t been confirmed, Miller and Lord are already planning to adapt another of Weir’s sci-fi novels, published in 2017.
Director Denis Villeneuve achieved something remarkable in 2021 by bringing a famously difficult science fiction novel to life on the big screen. The film was a huge success, both financially and critically, receiving numerous award nominations and becoming a major topic online. He followed that up in 2023 with a second film that was even more popular than the first, proving his initial success wasn’t a fluke. The third and possibly final Dune movie is coming out later this year, and the first two films are currently gaining renewed attention on streaming services.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has a wealth of exciting possibilities – from powerful cosmic beings and frightening villains to alternate takes on beloved heroes. To keep audiences engaged, it’s time for the franchise to start exploring these options.
It is possible to find truly unique sci-fi shows. A few have genuinely earned that distinction – from a memorable ’90s series that always did its own thing, to one that built a rich and detailed world that guided every story it told. And sometimes, even shows that sparked debate among fans managed to consistently improve over time.
Like many episodes of Saturday Night Live, this week’s SNL UK began with a political sketch. George Fouracres played British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Hammed Animashaun played Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy. The sketch showed Starmer as anxious and unable to make decisions, particularly when it came to calling Donald Trump. He worried aloud, “What if Donald shouts at me? What do I say, Lammy?” The highlight of the sketch was when Starmer answered the phone, heard Trump say “Hello,” and immediately hung up, panicked. He then exclaimed, “Oh, that scary, wonderful president! Why is he so hard to talk to?”
Tom Holland first played Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War. Over the next ten years, he appeared in two Avengers films and starred in three solo movies that became the highest-rated series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here’s a look at how each of Holland’s performances as Spider-Man compare.
Few anime create the intense, claustrophobic atmosphere of palace intrigue and cutthroat politics as well as The Apothecary Diaries. Though I Am an Inept Villainess explores similar delicate political dynamics, and fans who enjoyed the mysteries and strong female lead in The Apothecary Diaries will likely find this show equally appealing.
Disney currently has a strong lineup of highly anticipated films, largely due to its popular animated movies and franchises like Marvel and Star Wars. While the Marvel Cinematic Universe has two major films on the horizon, the most excitement seems to be around Disney’s animated projects.
The initial trailer for the new Spider-Man movie just released, promising a thrilling, action-filled story focused on Peter Parker’s life as a street-level hero. Following the events of No Way Home, where everyone forgot Peter Parker’s identity, he’s starting a new chapter centered on heroism. The trailer included several moments fans will recognize from the comics, which we’ll be discussing in the coming weeks. Today, though, we’re focusing on a possible reference to the 2005 Spider-Man story, The Other.