You Won’t Believe How Kendrick Lamar Surprised Black Panther’s Ryan Coogler with a Full Album

In Ryan Coogler’s interview with Complex Music, he spoke with basketball player LeBron James about how he was a young director taking on a challenging movie like Black Panther (which is streaming on your Disney+ subscription). One nice surprise that came from making the movie was when rapper Kendrick Lamar went above and beyond for his musical contribution. He and his manager, Dave Free, delivered the filmmaker not just one song for the movie but an entire soundtrack:

The Movie Twist in On Swift Horses That Will Melt Your Heart (Not in the Book!)

In the climactic scenes of “On Swift Horses”, the two realms significantly influenced by Julius, portrayed by Jacob Elordi, intersect. This occurs when Muriel (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Henry (Diego Calva), the individuals with whom Julius had the deepest connections, encounter each other at the same hotel. After a touching dance, they exchange cryptic messages expressing their unrequited affection for this shared love interest, culminating in a poignant circular resolution. Curious about its significance, I probed the director, who explained why it’s an essential scene in the movie despite not being in the source material.

Thunderbolts Review: Does Marvel Finally Get Its Groove Back?

Launch Date: May 2nd, 2025

Behind the Scenes: Directed by Jake Schreier, Co-Written by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo

Star Studded Cast: Includes Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Content Advisory: Rated PG-13 for intense violence, strong language, mature themes, and some sexual and drug references

Running Time: Approximately 126 minutes

Shadow And Bone & 6 Other Female-Led Fantasy TV Shows Canceled Too Soon

It’s particularly disappointing when television series centered around female leads in fantasy genres get terminated prematurely. Historically, fantasy has been predominantly tailored towards male audiences, with an emphasis on male characters and fewer substantial roles for women, who were often relegated to stereotypes or secondary positions. Thankfully, we’ve come a long way, but it’s still unfortunate when such series are cut short because of “low ratings,” denying viewers the chance to witness these narratives reach their conclusions and miss out on opportunities to see strong female representation.