Jennifer Lopez’s performance is a highlight of the film and many think it deserved Oscar attention. Now that the movie—which is similar in style to Goodfellas—is available on Tubi, it’s clear this is her best acting work to date.
Attempts to continue The Matrix beyond the original film have unfortunately missed the mark. The Matrix Reloaded tries to do too much with its plot, becoming confusing and lacking in depth, though it does feature some impressive action. The Matrix Revolutions offers a disappointing end to the trilogy, relying on a contrived plot device to resolve a major issue. And The Matrix Resurrections, released after a long hiatus, doesn’t feel like a true Matrix film. Directed by only one of the original creators, it has clumsy action, overly obvious self-references, and doesn’t add anything meaningful to the story beyond some criticisms of the studio.
NBC has canceled the series Brilliant Minds due to low ratings, particularly when compared to other shows on the network.
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Disney+ has a lot of great science fiction shows, but Star Wars: Skeleton Crew really shines. It first came out in December 2024 and is easily one of the best sci-fi series on the platform – you might have even missed it! Best of all, with only eight short episodes (around 30-40 minutes each), you can watch the whole thing in about four hours – perfect for an afternoon or evening of binge-watching.
The film is based on Claire Keegan’s 2021 novel and tells the story of Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries. These were institutions run by the Roman Catholic Church where around 30,000 women – often unmarried mothers, girls with problems at home, or those who had experienced abuse – were made to work very hard without pay.
Brandon Sanderson’s The Stormlight Archive is a popular fantasy series, and it’s all connected to his even larger fictional world called The Cosmere. It’s a vast universe, similar to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in its scope. Apple TV recently acquired the rights to adapt these books, starting with a film series based on Mistborn and a TV show based on The Stormlight Archive. They likely have plans for even more adaptations in the future.
According to streaming data from FlixPatrol, The Mandalorian is back in the top 10 most-watched shows on Disney+. The Star Wars series, featuring Timothy Olyphant as Cobb Vanth, is currently ranked ninth in the United States. It’s joined on the list by the newer Star Wars series, Maul – Shadow Lord, which is currently number one.
Since the Crown unit, no other unit has significantly changed the power levels within its Burst window. While newer B3 units are generally stronger than older ones, this increase in power isn’t as noticeable as with B1 or B2 units. This is because B3 units are often used in raids when they have a type advantage, and while type advantages are helpful, they aren’t as crucial for success in the main campaign.
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