Movies

Cy Endfield’s film Zulu tells the story of the Battle of Rorke’s Drift, a famous clash during the Anglo-Zulu War in the late 1800s. The film depicts how the British 24th Regiment bravely defended a mission station called Rorke’s Drift, which was near the border of the Zulu Kingdom. Zulu was a big hit with both critics and audiences when it came out and remains a well-regarded film today, currently holding a 91% audience score and 97% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. Given his love for both movies and historical battles, it’s no surprise that director Peter Jackson is a fan of Zulu. He even cited it as the inspiration – his “prototype” – for the Battle of Helm’s Deep in The Two Towers. While acknowledging that the film feels a bit old-fashioned now, he still praises it as “pretty cool” and credits it with teaching him valuable lessons about staging battle scenes.

Good news for viewers looking for something different: the new Prime Video series Malice promises to be a fresh take on the genre. Created by James Wood of Quacks, the show starts on the beautiful Greek island of Paros and focuses on the Tanner family – Jamie, a successful businessman; his wife, Nat; and their three children. During a vacation, they meet Adam Healey, a friendly and capable tutor who works for their acquaintances.

I’ve been waiting for Metroid Prime 4 ever since it was announced in 2017, and after playing about 90 minutes of the Switch 2 version, it’s surprisingly normal that the game is exactly what I imagined – though it’s still thrilling! When the original Prime launched in 2002, a first-person Metroid game seemed risky, but it turned out to be a wonderfully immersive experience. It created a unique style of first-person shooter that hasn’t really been replicated in the over two decades since.

For years, fans have speculated about a possible return of Lost, whether as a revival or a reboot. While nothing official has ever come to fruition, the current trend of studios revisiting popular franchises, combined with Lost‘s lasting impact on television, makes another trip to the Island seem likely. Although the original series finale didn’t directly hint at future storylines, a subtle detail could easily be used to introduce a sequel with a new group of survivors and a new danger.

This is Lanthimos’ first time directly remaking another film – it’s based on the South Korean movie Save the Green Planet! – but it still has many of the unique stylistic choices we’ve come to expect from him, particularly in his original screenplays. For example, Bugonia is clearly a story that champions its female protagonist, which surprisingly makes even a seemingly bleak ending feel uplifting because of how it’s presented.

The new 3.0 update adds a ton of content to the game, including several details that viewers may have overlooked in the trailer. The trailer was quite packed, and only lasted twelve minutes. One small detail Nintendo showed was a familiar face returning from Animal Crossing: New Leaf, casually sitting in the hotel lobby.

Okay, so this is a bit wild! Apparently, a plane flew over Disney’s offices in Burbank today with a banner demanding they release “The Hunt for Ben Solo.” From what I understand, that was the original working title for the scrapped project – you know, the one that would have explored Kylo Ren’s backstory. The Hollywood Reporter is reporting on it, and honestly, it’s fascinating to see fans taking things this far! It just shows how much interest there still is in that story.

While Schitt’s Creek boasted a talented cast including Eugene and Dan Levy, along with Catherine O’Hara and Annie Murphy, it was the show’s supporting characters who truly made it one of the best comedies of the last ten years. As the wealthy Rose family adjusted to their unwanted new life in a rundown small town, their interactions with the locals led to both hilarious situations and heartwarming lessons.

The new film Christy had a very weak opening weekend, marking one of the worst performances for a movie debuting in over 2,000 theaters. Although critics weren’t impressed, audiences seem to really like it, giving it a 96% approval rating. Given the low attendance during its first week, the positive reviews suggest the film deserves a wider audience.

While much of the criticism aimed at South Park focuses on its often shocking humor, some fans also feel the characters have become predictable and lack depth. They argue the show now uses them mainly to deliver current social commentary, rather than developing them as interesting individuals.