Movies

A great weekend binge-watch has a natural flow – it starts gently, builds momentum, and leaves you feeling both satisfied and wanting more. That’s why finding anime that strike this balance is so important. Luckily, several shows currently available on Crunchyroll fit the bill perfectly. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is a beautifully emotional fantasy that truly feels grand in scope. Delicious in Dungeon cleverly combines adventure with food-based humor, creating a surprisingly comforting and low-stress quest. And for those craving high-octane action, Solo Leveling delivers pure intensity. Together, these three anime offer the perfect binge-watching experience, each providing something different – a touching start, a fulfilling core, and an exciting finish. No matter what you’re in the mood for – relaxation, laughter, or thrilling action – these shows have you covered.

It’s remarkable that the Scarlet Witch is the first character we’ve featured twice! Still devastated by the realization her children weren’t real and her relationship with Vision ending, she lost control during “The Acts of Vengeance.” She cut her hair, got a fantastic new costume designed by John Byrne, and did some terrible things to Wonder Man. Eventually, Roy Thomas took over the comic from Byrne and revealed that Immortus had been secretly manipulating the Scarlet Witch all along.

I recently got a sneak peek at the making of this sci-fi sequel, and it’s fascinating! The writer-director, Fede Álvarez, kicks things off with a video intro, then we get a really in-depth conversation with Alex Nice, Matthew Savage, and Joshua Viers – the key people who actually built this world. They’ll be talking about what it took to bring the film to life, and each of their specific talents. ScreenRant’s Todd Gilchrist is leading the discussion, and I’m really excited to hear all the behind-the-scenes details.

“A House of Dynamite” is a gripping thriller that also feels like a stark warning about the dangers of living in the age of nuclear weapons. The screenplay, by Noah Oppenheim, unfolds like a realistic military and political investigation with a feel reminiscent of 1990s thrillers. However, it’s director Kathryn Bigelow’s masterful skill and precise direction that truly drive the film. She expertly manages the complex plot and keeps viewers completely engaged from beginning to end.

The movie Wicked was a major success in 2024, bringing in $756 million worldwide. In the United States and Canada, it earned $473 million, a total no other film has reached since its release. The film also received significant recognition at the Academy Awards, earning 10 nominations and winning two awards. Critics loved Wicked too, giving it an 88% ‘Certified Fresh’ rating and a 95% ‘Verified Hot’ score on Rotten Tomatoes.

It’s unusual for an attraction to be downgraded during an update, but that’s what appears to be happening with Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at Epcot. Like the ride in Paris, the Epcot version will undergo refurbishment next month and will have its 3D video replaced with standard 2D video.

Bruce Springsteen’s new film, Deliver Me from Nowhere, debuted at the Telluride Film Festival last month to a very strong and emotional response. Deadline magazine captured the overall excitement, calling it a refreshing change from typical music biopics and praising it as a thoughtful, unhurried look inside the artist’s mind.

As a lifelong Godzilla fan, I’ve seen a lot of monsters, and honestly, the worst ones are usually just…embarrassing. They’re often silly and weak, and really drag the whole franchise down. Sometimes, they’re not even developed enough to be interesting, which leads to pretty forgettable battles. Ultimately, these monsters weren’t just defeated by Godzilla – they kind of defeated the movies themselves, making for some seriously low points. They almost managed to ruin the fun, not just in the fights, but for the whole series.

A new TV series will have the chance to include details that the Harry Potter movies left out, but because the story has been told before, some fans are questioning the need for another adaptation. Despite this, many are eager to see the Wizarding World expand, particularly with a prequel focusing on the earlier years – a project fans have long requested. Recently, Andrew Garfield, known for his portrayal of Remus Lupin, spoke about the films in an interview with GQ.

Quentin Tarantino has praised Hellraiser as one of the most shocking films of the 1980s in several interviews. He highlighted that Clive Barker, a relatively new director at the time, successfully adapted his own story into a truly remarkable and groundbreaking movie, even surpassing more established filmmakers of that era.