Gary Oldman gave incredibly bold and powerful performances throughout the 1980s and 90s that don’t get nearly enough credit today. These lesser-known films showcase his willingness to take chances and his impressive range as an actor, well before he became famous for big-budget movies and awards. Watching them now proves just how captivating and talented he’s always been.
Rosanna Arquette played Jody, the girlfriend of a drug dealer named Lance, in the classic film Pulp Fiction. She was on set for the well-known scene where John Travolta’s character, Vincent Vega, revives Uma Thurman’s Mia Wallace with an adrenaline shot. In a recent interview with The Times, Arquette said she’s grateful for her experience with the “iconic” movie, but wishes Quentin Tarantino hadn’t used the N-word so frequently in his films.
Based on the manga by Rocket Shokai, Sentenced to Be a Hero is a standout anime from 2026, brilliantly brought to life by Studio Kai. The story of Xylo Forbartz and his journey as a hero is straightforward, yet surprisingly deep, becoming more intricate with each episode. What makes the series truly captivating isn’t just the battles against the Demon Lords, but the compelling way Xylo’s character is developed.
As a longtime fan of the God of War saga, I’ve been closely watching the casting for the upcoming Prime Video series, and it’s definitely intriguing. They’ve already filled out a lot of the major roles – Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus are great starting points – and they’ve gone on to cast actors as Baldur, Sif, Thor, Odin, and pretty much the whole Norse pantheon, including Mimir, Brok, Sindri, and even the giants. But honestly, there’s one crucial character noticeably absent from the announced cast, and it’s making me wonder how they’ll handle things. It seems like this adaptation might be playing with the timeline a bit, and that missing piece could be key.
Despite the huge success of Inside Out 2 with $1.7 billion in global sales, many of Pixar’s recent original films haven’t done well in theaters. Elio and Lightyear both fell short of expectations, and while Elemental eventually turned a profit, it didn’t reach the same level of success as Pixar’s earlier hits. Early predictions suggested Hoppers would have the strongest opening weekend of any original Pixar film in years, with estimates between $35 and $40 million.
Like most movies based on books, some of the adaptations weren’t perfect. While not every story by Stephen King received a flawless translation to the screen, many of these films still became classics despite any changes made along the way.
One of the most interesting things about Alex Garland’s work is its diversity. He’s a prolific writer, but he only directs a few projects himself – just five films to date. And each one is unique. Because of this variety, ranking his films isn’t about judging their overall quality, but rather how well each one delivers its themes and brings his ambitious ideas to life.
The ninth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, titled “300th Night,” featured a dramatic saucer separation, though with a different emotional impact than previous separations seen with the Enterprise starships. Directed by Jonathan Frakes and written by Kirsten Beyer (based on a story by Beyer and Kenneth Lin), the episode reveals the surprisingly complex and ambitious plan of Nus Braka (Paul Giamatti) to oppose the United Federation of Planets.
Action movies rely heavily on grabbing the audience’s attention right away, and many do a great job. The opening bank robbery in The Dark Knight is often cited as a particularly memorable example. However, one opening scene still stands out as exceptional, even after all this time.
Hero Fiennes Tiffin, known for playing Sherlock Holmes, is currently gaining popularity, and some subtle clues suggest he might one day be considered to play James Bond.