However, the manga often delivers a stronger impact than the anime, thanks to its unique visual style. The way panels are arranged creates powerful, definitive moments. The manga’s distinct art style, with its strong lines and use of dramatic shadows and expressions, can be particularly striking. Plus, because you read at your own speed, surprising reveals feel immediate and impactful rather than drawn out.
This list ranks the ten most outstanding film directors of the 21st century. Their work varies greatly – some direct huge blockbuster films, while others focus on smaller, innovative projects that change the way stories are told. A few are successful at both!
If you’re looking for something different, check out The Oily Maniac, a unique and unusual horror movie now streaming on Shudder as of February 1st. This 1976 film from Hong Kong is a bit of a cult classic, and while it might not be widely known, its interesting story and bizarre premise make it well worth a watch.
The recent failure of Ashes of Creation serves as a stark example of game development gone wrong. After years of development and a highly anticipated launch into Early Access in December 2025, the MMORPG was removed from Steam just two months later. The company developing the game is now facing significant issues, and players are understandably upset. Here’s a breakdown of what happened with Ashes of Creation and what the gaming industry can learn from its collapse.
Many films and shows have depicted Princess Diana, but Spencer is unique in its unusual take on her life. Instead of telling her entire story, the movie focuses on a single, intense Christmas she spent with the royal family at Sandringham House in 1991.
In a recent interview with Variety, Sony Pictures CEO Tom Rothman discussed the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day. When asked if he’d seen any footage – principal photography wrapped in December 2025 – Rothman confirmed he hadn’t seen a final cut yet, but he had reviewed the daily footage. He expressed strong confidence in the film, calling it a potentially “surprising and terrific movie” and praising Destin Daniel Cretton’s work as “tremendous!”
Tim Burton’s Batman films captured the essence of many characters well, but they aren’t perfect. Over time, several illogical plot points and choices have become more noticeable. While these issues don’t ruin the movies overall—they’re still excellent—they can be quite frustrating for viewers.
The anime series I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too finished its first season in 2023 without announcing any further plans. However, it has now been revealed that instead of a second season, a new special episode will be released this March. You can get a sneak peek at the special below.
PlayStation Plus subscribers can now get Subnautica: Below Zero for free on both PS4 and PS5. This game, released in 2021 by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, is a spin-off of their popular 2018 title, Subnautica. Originally planned as downloadable content, it grew into a full standalone game. While this is the latest release from the studio, they’re planning to launch Subnautica 2 in early access later this year.
Park Chan-wook’s latest film, No Other Choice, is currently a popular streaming success, racking up over 1.4 million views worldwide. Fortunately, it’s also playing in theaters, and given Park Chan-wook’s acclaimed work, this is a movie best experienced on the big screen. No Other Choice is a darkly humorous thriller following a paper industry professional who plots to eliminate his rivals to maintain his lifestyle.