Movies

The film featured a human crew battling a relentless alien, but focused even more on creating a terrifying experience. Director Ridley Scott built suspense as the crew members were eliminated one by one, and used clever camera work and set design to make the ship feel isolated and confining. He also made the alien creature, the Xenomorph, truly frightening. However, at least six other well-known sci-fi horror films have arguably achieved these effects even more successfully.

These webtoons offer fantastic stories in a variety of genres, including romance, horror, sports, and psychological thrillers. What sets them apart is their impressive range—they feature everything from complex, interconnected anthologies to mysteries that blend seamlessly with romance, and sports stories that feel realistic. These creators are truly honing their skills with thoughtful intention.

BLACKPINK’s LISA, a world-renowned musician and fashion icon, is growing her solo projects with a new pop-up event in Tokyo. Her creative brand, LLOUD, will be featured at the RESTIR boutique in Akasaka for a week, giving fans a chance to experience her take on active and streetwear fashion.

Nike is keeping the 30th anniversary celebrations for the Air Max 95 going with more releases from its popular “Big Bubble” collection. The new Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble SE combines the classic running shoe’s history with modern, extra-cushioned comfort. It’s now available in a vibrant “Multi-Color/Obsidian/Work Blue” color scheme. This updated version keeps the iconic design by Sergio Lozano looking as fresh and striking as it did when it first launched thirty years ago, thanks to its raised sole and layered details.

As a lifelong monster movie fan, I’ve been paying close attention to Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and it looks like they might have subtly brought in a potential ally for Godzilla! It could be someone from his past, or maybe someone who’ll team up with him down the line. Anyone who knows Godzilla knows he’s not always a lone wolf. In the classic Toho films, he’s actually fought with a bunch of other monsters over the years – Rodan, Mothra, Anguirus, King Caesar, Jet Jaguar, and even Gorosaurus have all been on his side at some point.

Adam Bourke appeared in season 2 of The Boys as the director of Dawn of the Seven, a hugely expensive superhero movie produced by Vought International. Bourke was a satirical take on famous superhero film directors like Zack Snyder and Joss Whedon, and Dawn of the Seven itself was a parody of team-up movies such as DC’s Justice League and Marvel’s The Avengers.

Hollywood has produced many highly-regarded mystery thrillers, though far more lesser-known films exist than true classics. Great movies often don’t stay popular for long, and can quickly fade from view. As tastes change with each generation, even more mystery films are unfortunately lost to time.

The 1987 film Evil Dead II dramatically changed direction, becoming a funny, cartoonish, and deliberately exaggerated sequel. While it had some scary moments, Evil Dead II was as inspired by comedic filmmakers like Tex Avery as it was by horror directors like Dario Argento. Its playful absurdity lessened the fear and suspense of the original. Where Raimi’s first film was a brutal challenge, his second felt more like a slapstick comedy show. The sequel, Army of Darkness, amplified the humor even more, adding a historical action-adventure storyline.

While not the first to use them, the Marvel Cinematic Universe really popularized post-credits scenes as a way to hint at future storylines, making those extra scenes almost as thrilling as the movie itself. Though many Marvel shows don’t include them, the post-credits scene for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 feels particularly important because it marks the end of a significant chapter.

Following the addition of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 to the PlayStation Plus Extra library in February, many new players experienced the popular sequel for free, swinging through New York City as Peter and Miles battled villains like Venom, Sandman, and Kraven. However, one player recently shared their disappointment on the r/PlayStationPlus subreddit, suggesting the game didn’t quite meet their expectations.