In a striking turn of events, the top-ranked film in Letterboxd’s Midyear Report hails from a movie that has garnered global recognition. With an overwhelming lead, the highly-anticipated 2025 horror movie, Sinners, emerges as the highest-rated film among Letterboxd users, boasting yet another remarkable feat for this Ryan Coogler directorial venture.
Many remarkable 1990s television series have gained cult status over the years, despite initially being misunderstood or overlooked when they first premiered. Some are still underappreciated, and this can stem from various factors. For instance, some groundbreaking ’90s shows were simply too innovative for their time, while others got eclipsed by similar programs that gained popularity faster.
In contrast to the general perception, which often groups it with the other poorly received Jaws sequels, Jaws 2‘s tagline, “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…”, is widely acclaimed as one of the best ever written. This catchy phrase, so iconic that it’s often recognized by those who haven’t even seen the film, could be argued to have transcended its original source and become a significant part of broader pop culture rather than just being associated with one movie.
Over the course of his career, starting from his initial creative ventures up until his tenure that propelled Marvel Comics to immense power, Jim Shooter showcased remarkable achievement and solidified himself as a highly impactful figure within the comics sector.
The second installment of the anime series aired from Winter 2025 to Spring 2025, encompassing Volumes 3 and 4 of the source light novel. This season maintained the same structure as its predecessor, but no details have been confirmed regarding a third season yet. Although the official website hints at a sequel with a fresh teaser trailer, the specific format for the upcoming episodes remains undisclosed. The sequel will continue to delve into the enigmatic events happening in the kingdom, as Maomao and Jinshi unite once more to uncover the truth behind the unusual occurrences.
At Anime Expo every year, Production I.G. shares insights about their past, present, and future endeavors. During her address to the audience, Terashima-Furuta acknowledged that Uzumaki, one of their projects, didn’t get as positive a response as she expected, saying “Although many weren’t thrilled with Uzumaki, I was the one who produced it.” The criticism towards Uzumaki came swiftly due to animation that viewers felt fell short compared to Junji Ito’s original artwork and alterations made in the anime adaptation from the source manga.
In Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, your character typically says something like “bye bye” or “so long” when overtaking an opponent. However, in Mario Kart World, these quips are no longer present, leaving some fans feeling that the game lacks a bit of its original charm, personality, and immersion.
In its own unique way, the live-action show has adapted the source material, but by this stage, it’s veered off on a distinct path. However, one of the most significant and potentially beneficial modifications it introduced was enhancing Homelander’s character depth. Although he remains an extremely wicked and psychopathic character, the series has provided a richer portrayal of Homelander compared to his representation in the initial comic.
Following the announcement that the actor from Charmed had passed away in his Florida residence on July 2 after a personal struggle with cancer, the actress from Shallow Hal – who was previously married to Julian between 1999 and 2001 – shared her sorrow on various social platforms.
As a devoted movie enthusiast, I’d put it this way: “In the grand spectacle that unfolded, Loki struck down Thor with an arrow imbued with Eternity. Yet, that was merely the prologue. The 25th issue of ‘Immortal Thor’ unveiled the consequences of Thor’s demise. The narrative commences with Utgard-Loki and Loki dissecting the strategy behind Loki’s lethal act against Thor. You see, the death of Thor carries profound implications, and to grasp the ‘why’, we must delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding Thor’s death, to decipher the intricate web that Loki is weaving.