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As a movie fan, it feels like when it comes to kids’ films, everyone only talks about how much money they make, not how good they actually are. Studios pour tons of money into making these movies because they know families will go see them, but the discussion always ends with box office numbers. It’s frustrating because there’s so much more to a great movie than just how much money it earns!

Released in 2019, Endgame quickly became the highest-grossing movie ever, earning over $2.7 billion globally. It broke records by making $1.2 billion in its first five days. For fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the film was a memorable and emotional experience, bringing together beloved characters in a final stand against Thanos, and marking the end of their journey after more than ten years.

What sets this apart from other action movies is the character of Shale’s girlfriend, Jane, who teaches at a challenging high school in Miami. It’s an interesting mix – taking inspiration from over-the-top action films but also following the popular trend of stories about a strict authority figure helping troubled minority students. It’s a bold and unexpected combination.

Bowser’s development in this film allows for nods to other games in the Mario series. He’s shown as genuinely changed after being reduced in size at the end of the first movie, and the film confirms this isn’t just an act – even when Mario restores his size, Bowser’s new personality remains.

Today’s word is HABIBI! Ramy Youssef, Elmo, and everyone at Sesame Street are wishing you a happy Arab American Heritage Month!

As a reviewer, I was really struck by the cast in House of the Dragon. They’ve assembled a fantastic group of both established stars and fresh faces, and honestly, everyone delivers. It’s a dark and brutal story, so you expect serious performances, but the truly great actors go beyond just being grim – they find layers and nuance in their characters that make them truly compelling. It’s a strong ensemble, and they really carry the weight of this tragic family saga.

He’s built a successful career directing truly frightening movies, including his own version of Dracula. And based on the new trailer, his latest project looks fantastic. In fact, he’s told Bloody Disgusting it might be the scariest movie he’s ever made.

As a huge fan of Stephen King, I’ve always been excited about the possibility of seeing The Talisman and Black House adapted for the screen. King really knows dark fantasy – The Dark Tower is legendary, and Fairy Tale is already heading to A24 as a series. For a while, it looked like the Duffer brothers, who brought so much fantasy to life in Stranger Things, were going to tackle The Talisman duology. But apparently, the sheer scale of the story, the budget it would require, and the challenges of bringing it to life visually proved too much. They ultimately decided to work on The Boroughs instead, which I totally understand – some projects are just massive undertakings!

Initially, Star Trek: Discovery was intended to be a series of unrelated stories. However, after the show’s original creator, Bryan Fuller, left the project, it was reimagined as a prequel taking place in the 23rd century. Fitting Discovery into the timeline just ten years before Star Trek: The Original Series proved difficult, as did other choices, such as drastically changing the look of the Klingons and introducing futuristic technology like the USS Discovery’s spore drive that felt out of place.