Instead of just portraying the Empire as purely evil, the prequel films explored the backstory of the characters, particularly the one behind Darth Vader. Over the years, opinions have shifted, and the prequels are now often considered valuable parts of the Star Wars saga, with Revenge of the Sith frequently appearing on lists of the best films in the franchise.
Westerns have profoundly shaped Hollywood, particularly modern action movies, thanks to the enduring appeal of gunslinger characters. These films launched the careers of many and continue to inspire filmmakers today, who often borrow elements from classic Westerns. In 2011, Ryan Gosling starred in a film that echoed this tradition, playing a hero with the qualities of those iconic Wild West figures.
Disney+ announced that Marvel’s Madame Web was the final Marvel project added to the streaming service in 2023. The film became available on November 14th, finishing off a busy year of Marvel content on Disney+.
Filmmakers and TV creators often find inspiration in classic books, as they offer fantastic stories with potential for modern updates. While reimagining these tales can be exciting, there’s a limit. Some parts of a story are so essential that changing them would fundamentally alter what makes the story special.
To celebrate the final season, Netflix—which rarely releases films in theaters—is giving fans a special treat: the first episode of Stranger Things 5 will play in movie theaters at the same time it’s available for streaming. Before that, you can watch Stranger Things 5 on Netflix, with the first part now available and the second part premiering on December 25th.
In the final season of Star Wars Rebels, Ezra Bridger sent Grand Admiral Thrawn far into space. Following this, Ahsoka and Sabine tracked Thrawn down to the distant planet of Peridea. While stranded there, Thrawn was secretly working with the Nightsisters and Dathomiri Great Mothers to plan his comeback. Actress Claudia Black has confirmed that one of the Nightsisters, Klathow, will not appear in the second season of Ahsoka.
Sweeney has had a busy year, with multiple offerings on the 2025 movie calendar, but she was never too busy to give us FOMO with all of her vacation pics. This time, however, I’m not sure I would have wanted to join her, as she wished her followers a “Happy Thanksgiving” with an Instagram Stories post that showed her enjoying a nice frigid day on the lake. Check it out below:
With Hawkins now under military lockdown, the Byers family had nowhere to go and no home to return to. Luckily, the Wheelers generously offered them a place to stay.
James Gunn is incredibly busy, but he still makes time to respond to fans online, something he’s known for doing. Recently, he answered a fan’s question on Threads about what a typical day is like as a co-CEO of DC Studios.
As a total movie buff, I can tell you Prime Video really does have something for everyone. Whether you’re into hilarious old comedies, swoon-worthy romances, or action-packed thrillers that get your blood pumping, you’ll find it there. Honestly, when the weekend hits, everyone’s searching for a great watch, and these kinds of movies always deliver – there’s something to please any mood!