Alex can’t sleep because of a fighting couple next door. When the hotel receptionist refuses to intervene, Alex tries to handle the situation himself. The couple, Renny and Susie Q, claim to be siblings and convince Alex to let them into his room, but it soon becomes clear they might be involved in something more sinister – possibly a pimp and a prostitute.
After DC Comics revamped its storylines following the Crisis on Infinite Earths, Superman’s past was largely erased. While some classic villains like Lex Luthor and Brainiac were reimagined, fans generally accepted these changes, and elements of the original history were later brought back. The story Superman: Exile, a 13-part series published across three comic books, saw Superman leave Earth and wander the universe alone, punishing himself for killing General Zod and his followers. This storyline also reintroduced Mongul, a unique yellow alien first appearing in 1980, as a major and dangerous enemy. The DC Universe has plenty of background to support an adaptation of Superman: Exile, but its grand scale would be best realized through animation.
The latest Robot Spirits model kit, the Kikeroga, continues the line’s trend of unique designs. This version is particularly impressive, boasting a large size and the ability to transform. It’s one of several exciting new releases, showing that Bandai still has plenty of plans for the GQuuuuuuX series.
Gamers have come to appreciate Dragon Ball Z: Buu’s Fury as a standout title, largely because it significantly enhanced the role-playing aspects that fans loved. Many consider Buu’s Fury not only the best game in The Legacy of Goku series, but also the best anime-based game released in the 2000s.
Since the late 1990s, SpongeBob SquarePants has become a lasting part of pop culture for a few key reasons. The show’s creators have done a great job of keeping the original spirit alive while also updating the stories to attract new generations of kids. But one often overlooked reason for its continued success is the surprisingly intelligent writing, which subtly teaches valuable life lessons to young viewers.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe had a bit of a rough patch during its Multiverse Saga, but 2025 saw a strong comeback with several well-made movies and shows, and some exciting hints about the future. Here’s a look at the most important events from the 2025 releases as the MCU moves closer to wrapping up the Multiverse Saga.
Anakin Skywalker, appearing as a Force Ghost, kept watch over them. This was Hayden Christensen’s second return to the world of Star Wars in two years, following his appearance in Obi-Wan Kenobi. It gave both the actor and his character a chance at redemption after the negative reaction to his portrayal in the prequel trilogy.
Both Predator: Killer of Killers and Predator: Badlands were big hits with viewers and critics. Director Trachtenberg understands what fans love about the Predator series—exciting sci-fi action and intense violence—and these films successfully expanded the story and culture of the dangerous, mysterious Yautja.
The fantasy series Wheel of Time was recently canceled despite its potential, but it wasn’t the only one. Now, over a year after The Legend of Vox Machina finished its third season in 2024, it’s becoming apparent that the streaming service’s most reliable fantasy world isn’t the incredibly expensive one—it’s something else.
Okay, so once the little ones are asleep, I’ve got a list of Christmas movies for the grown-ups. We’re talking beyond the usual family fare here – a mix of classics and some newer stuff from the last ten years. There’s everything from seriously funny, slightly naughty comedies to even some Christmas horror! A few of these might be okay for older teens, but honestly, these are the movies I break out when it’s just the adults and we want something a little different to cozy up with. Definitely not your typical holiday viewing!