Clint Eastwood’s Pale Ride Set 2 Western Movie Record in the 1980s

In 1965, Clint Eastwood and director Sergio Leone collaborated on A Fistful of Dollars, a film heavily inspired by Akira Kurosawa’s Yojimbo. It cleverly connected the themes of Western gunslingers with those of Japanese samurai, portraying the main character as a wandering bounty hunter guided by a strong moral compass. The film’s success launched both Eastwood and Leone into prominent careers that would define much of the late 20th century. While Eastwood explored other genres like crime and comedy, he remained most known for his Westerns. However, during the 1980s, he largely moved away from Westerns, focusing on war and action films, and only made one gunslinger movie during that decade: Pale Rider.

8 Cult Classic Movies That Roger Ebert Hated, but Audiences Loved

It’s interesting how many movies now considered cult classics were originally disliked by Roger Ebert. While some weren’t among his absolute worst films, it was clear he didn’t enjoy them. He wasn’t afraid to criticize these movies, even calling them some of the worst ever made, but over time, audiences grew to love them, flaws and all.

10 Must-Watch Netflix Anime With New Episodes in 2026

If you’re an anime fan looking for something new to watch in 2026, Netflix has a lot of options. They have popular shows like One Piece and My Hero Academia, as well as some exciting new series, meaning there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Ryan Reynolds’ Thriller The Captive Finds Redemption on Netflix 12 Years Later

The thriller film, directed by Atom Egoyan and co-written with David Fraser, came out in 2014. While it competed for the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival that year, it didn’t become a well-known role for Reynolds and largely went unnoticed. However, twelve years later, the film The Captive gained renewed attention after being featured on Netflix, according to FlixPatrol.

Pete Doherty packs on the PDA with wife Katia de Vidas during rare red carpet appearance at the Luxembourg Film Festival’s closing ceremony

Oh my gosh, you guys, did you SEE him?! Our 47-year-old rock god was on the red carpet for the 2026 Festival – he’s one of the judges, can you believe it?! – and he just couldn’t keep his hands off her! It was so cute! It’s his beautiful brunette girlfriend, the mother of their adorable two-year-old, Billie-May. They’re just the sweetest couple, honestly. I was practically screaming!

‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Season 2 Has Fixed a Season 1 Problem

Featuring Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, and Kurt and Wyatt Russell as Colonel Lee Shaw, the series Monarch has found a unique place within the larger Monsterverse universe. The first season offered quick, exciting looks at what Godzilla was doing between the films Godzilla (2014) and Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019). The upcoming second season will focus more on Kong’s story on Skull Island, while still connecting to the events involving Godzilla.