A 2024 study revealed a significant decrease in erotic content in mainstream movies, particularly those made in Hollywood, over the past quarter-century. Researchers suggest several possible reasons for this trend, including shifting audience preferences, negative perceptions of these films, growing concerns about actors’ well-being during production, and the easy access to explicit content online.
The movie starred Sean Connery and told the story of a young boy who unexpectedly teams up with a group of time-traveling dwarves. Together, they journey through different periods in history, searching for treasure to steal.
I just saw this incredible thriller about a food delivery guy who finds himself in a desperate fight for survival. He’s driving through the frozen Minnesota landscape when he’s suddenly pursued by a seriously unhinged snowplow driver – and we have no idea why! It’s a really tense, isolated situation where he has to use all his wits to stay alive. You can find my full review HERE.
With *Peacemaker* Season 2 finished, the next DC TV series on the way is *Lanterns*, the first live-action show centered around Green Lantern since the 2011 film with Ryan Reynolds. While *Peacemaker* and *Lanterns* might seem unrelated, James Gunn, who leads DC Studios and created *Peacemaker*, has hinted at a connection between the two shows. This makes me hopeful that a well-known Green Lantern character from the comics will appear in either *Lanterns* or another DC Universe project.
As a huge fan of both comics and music, I always get a kick out of seeing musicians pop up in the pages of my favorite superhero books! It’s become a fun thing for publishers to do – giving famous artists cameos or even starring roles. Sometimes they’ll get the graphic novel treatment, with stories based on their lives. But I’m really interested in when musicians become *characters* in fictional worlds. I’ve put together a list of the coolest examples, ranking them from pretty neat to totally amazing!
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Diego Luna discussed the similarities between his characters Cassian Andor in *Star Wars* and Valentin Arregui/Armando in *Kiss of the Spider Woman*. He explained that both characters go through significant personal journeys. When we first meet Valentin, he’s deeply isolated and struggling. Imprisoned and feeling defeated, he’s shut himself off from any hope of change or revolution as a way to protect himself and cope with his emotional wounds.
One of the things that made ’90s Marvel TV shows stand out was their dedication to using stories directly from the comic books. *X-Men: The Animated Series* covered major storylines like the *Phoenix Saga* and *Days of Future Past*, and *Spider-Man* dealt with arcs like the *Clone Saga* and *Secret Wars*, even exploring the idea of multiple universes. The heroes faced many challenges, but the villains were truly captivating.
A Sonic the Hedgehog fan site noticed a new trademark filing in Japan that includes a wide range of products, including clothing, toys, and even computer software. This has excited fans, who speculate it hints at a new project. While SEGA hasn’t officially announced anything, the timing seems significant, especially given the popularity of recent titles like *Sonic × Shadow Generations* and Keanu Reeves voicing Shadow in *Sonic the Hedgehog 3*. Many believe this signals a major focus on the character Shadow, often called the “Ultimate Lifeform.”
I went into *Honey Don’t!* with a lot of curiosity, because reviews were all over the place, and I finally got to check it out with my Peacock subscription. Honestly, it’s a really clever dark comedy, and the cast – Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, and Chris Evans are all fantastic. But having grown up with *The Naked Gun* and its constant slapstick, I kept waiting for the movie to lean into that kind of over-the-top silliness, which never quite happened, even though it felt like a Coen brothers film.
Cipher’s actions – experimenting on others and imprisoning them – make it hard to see him as a hero. But his strange focus on Marie and her abilities suggests a hidden, possibly treacherous, plot. Fans are now speculating about his ultimate goal and how Marie fits into his plans.