10 Movies That Were Banned in Different Countries For Random Reasons

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It’s important to understand that many countries don’t outright ‘ban’ films, but rather make it illegal to show them in public. While the United States stopped formally banning movies when the MPAA rating system was created (though that system has its own issues), the idea of keeping films from audiences seems strange to many North Americans. However, other countries don’t necessarily view art the same way, and some films have been prohibited for surprisingly trivial reasons.

The Sequel to The Expanse’s Perfect Follow-up Story Is Available to Start for Free Right Now

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James S.A. Corey (the writing team of Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck) kicks off their Captive’s War series with The Mercy of Gods. The novel takes place after an alien invasion that humanity couldn’t hope to win. The invaders, a fearsome race called the Carryx, enslave some species while wiping out others – immediately killing one-eighth of the population on the planet Anjiin as a brutal demonstration of their power over humans. You can begin reading the first chapter of The Mercy of Gods here.

The Last of Us: A More Mature Take on The Walking Dead’s Tropes

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A decade later, Neil Druckmann adapted his own game for television and did it all over again. By 2023, the post-Walking Dead zombie craze was well and truly over, and The Walking Dead itself had been reduced to an endless slog of little-seen spinoffs. In the midst of this barren wasteland, Druckmann teamed up with Chernobyl’s Craig Mazin to adapt The Last of Us for television and, with the exact same story he’d told a decade ago, he revitalized the zombie genre once again.

The Last of Us Season 3 Confirms a Big Change for One Game Character

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The cast of the upcoming adaptation now includes Lev (played by Kyriana Kratter) and Yara (Michelle Mao), who are part of the Seraphites, a religious group based in Seattle. Unlike the game where their mother is only seen as a corpse, actress Li Jun Li (known for her role in Sinners) has been cast to play her, representing a departure from the source material.

Jon Bernthal’s Mystery Thriller With a Jaw-Dropping Ending Hits Netflix All-Time Charts, Almost 100M Views

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Based on Alice Feeny’s novel, the film His & Hers features Naomi Thompson and Jon Bernthal, both recently known for their roles in Marvel movies. The story follows Anna (Thompson), a journalist who’s become withdrawn, and whose life is shaken up by a shocking murder in her hometown. She returns to Dahlonega and unexpectedly finds herself caught in the middle of a police investigation led by her estranged husband, Detective Jack Harper (Bernthal), who seems to distrust her sudden reappearance.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Previews Real World Event

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Fans of the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End will be excited to know that a special restaurant, “Restaurant of Memories,” is opening at Universal Studios Japan on May 30th. Universal Studios Japan has hosted themed restaurants for other popular anime like One Piece and Attack on Titan before. This Frieren restaurant will be open until January 11th of next year and will feature dishes inspired by the show’s characters, including Frieren’s Plate, Himmel’s Plate, and a dessert inspired by Fern. You can get a sneak peek at the restaurant here.

There Can Be No Debate That These 5 1950s Sci-Fi Movies Are 5 Star Classics

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Movies quickly changed to match what audiences wanted, realizing they could make a lot of money with stories about aliens and futuristic technology. Film studios around the world started spending big budgets and hiring special effects experts to create these imaginative worlds. Directors used stories of alien invasions and strange creatures to explore the fears of the time, particularly those surrounding the Cold War and the threat of nuclear war. These films moved beyond their low-budget beginnings to become important cultural moments, fundamentally changing how science fiction looked on screen.

5 Avengers Villains Who Deserve to Be Big Bads Again

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I’ve been thinking about some Avengers villains lately, and honestly, I think a few of them deserve their own big spotlight again. They’ve had little appearances here and there, but these baddies are truly capable of giving the Avengers a real run for their money – we need to be reminded just how powerful they are! So, let’s dive in and talk about some villains who are seriously overdue for a major story.