Science fiction frequently reflects on current events or what might happen soon, and anime is no exception. A common technique in sci-fi is to take today’s issues and imagine where they might lead – and this works well, explaining the genre’s lasting popularity. Sometimes, the best sci-fi anime even seems to predict the future with surprising accuracy.
I’m really not ready for *Peacemaker* Season 2 to end! I’ve enjoyed this season’s story even more than the first, which focused on the Butterflies. While the fan theories about Overman didn’t come true, I still loved how James Gunn and the team built up the finale and I’m excited to see how everything wraps up in the last episode. I have high hopes for it!
The film *Hero* transports audiences to ancient China amidst a time of war, showcasing incredible, realistic fight choreography performed by world-class martial arts stars. While inspired by a true historical event, the story is told in a fresh and innovative way. Starring Jet Li and Donnie Yen, this action-packed period piece quickly became a beloved classic and was groundbreaking when it was first released.
Parker recently discussed the new show set in the world created by George R.R. Martin with Entertainment Weekly. However, he cautioned viewers not to expect a series as massive in scope as ‘Game of Thrones.’ Even the opening credits will be less elaborate and dramatic than those of the original show, according to Parker.
Whether it’s the over-the-top violence of Quentin Tarantino’s *Kill Bill* or the raw realism of *Dead Man’s Shoes* by Paddy Considine and Shane Meadows, here are 10 of the most intensely brutal revenge movies ever made.
While some trilogies become incredibly popular and well-known – think movies like *The Hangover*, *Back to the Future*, *The Matrix*, and *Spider-Man* – which almost everyone has seen, referenced, or debated, there’s a whole other world of trilogies out there that are unique, daring, and haven’t yet reached a wide audience. These films may not be as mainstream, but they still capture the imagination and inspire discussion.
The recent cast announcement for *Avengers: Doomsday* didn’t include Famke Janssen, suggesting her character, Jean Grey, won’t appear in the new Marvel film. In an interview with Grant Hermanns from *Screen Rant*, Janssen fondly remembered her work in the *X-Men* movies, saying they were a positive experience for her career. When asked directly if she’d reprise her role as Jean Grey in *Avengers: Doomsday*, Janssen responded:
This TV show has everything you’d expect from a good teen drama: complicated relationships, characters figuring out who they are, and lots of strong emotions. If you enjoyed it and are looking for something similar, these 10 shows should hit the spot. Like *The Summer I Turned Pretty*, they all have plenty of dramatic love triangles to keep you hooked.
So, I was watching this interview with Tenoch Huerta – you know, the amazing Namor from *Black Panther: Wakanda Forever* – and they asked him about the possibility of his character’s comic book connection with Sue Storm showing up in future Marvel movies. He was on the *Aura Series* YouTube channel, and his response was *perfect*. He just laughed and said, in five words, everything a fan like me wanted to hear!
This week, the movie is performing very well on Paramount+, hitting number one in the U.S. from October 1st to 4th. According to FlixPatrol, it did even better in Canada, staying at the top of the charts for five consecutive days. This positive reception aligns with its 88% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite the strong reviews, the movie wasn’t a huge commercial success, earning $102 million at the box office against a $42 million production budget.