Movies

Lupita Nyong’o is playing Helen of Troy, a character famously known as the most beautiful woman in the world in Homer’s original tale. The casting has sparked some debate, with a few critics questioning the choice of a Black actress for a role traditionally portrayed by white women. In a recent interview with Elle, Nyong’o explained that The Odyssey is a mythological story, emphasizing that Helen is a fictional character and not based on a real person.

I absolutely loved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem! It’s the newest take on the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles story, and what really stood out to me was how it focused on the turtles actually being teenagers. They’re trying so hard to find their place in the world and connect with others, even though their dad is understandably overprotective. It felt really relatable and fresh!

Netflix has released several compelling documentaries in recent years. In 2020, Athlete A exposed the years of sexual abuse committed against the USA gymnastics team by Larry Nassar. Then, in 2022, Our Father told the disturbing story of a fertility doctor who secretly used his own sperm to father many children. Not all true-crime stories end tragically, though. Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart details the harrowing abduction and assault of a teenage girl, Elizabeth Smart, but ultimately shares the hopeful story of her rescue by the police.

Certain games offer incredibly memorable experiences, polished gameplay, and lasting emotional resonance—all within the timeframe of watching a movie trilogy. These games demonstrate that focusing on a smaller scale isn’t a limitation, but a deliberate design choice. When developers get it right, players can feel more fulfilled after a four-hour game than they do with a massive, eighty-hour RPG that starts to lose steam halfway through.

As a total movie buff, I’ve compiled a list of 10 films from this century that consistently deliver some of the most heartbreaking endings I’ve ever seen. It’s not always about characters having terrible things happen to them, but the way the story unfolds and the choices made just pack such an emotional punch. I’ve rewatched these films knowing full well what’s coming, and honestly? They still get me every time – tears guaranteed!

Steve Martin, a star of the show Only Murders in the Building, shared a photo on Instagram celebrating the start of filming in London. He posed with his co-stars Martin Short, Selena Gomez, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and wrote, “OMITB is now filming in London! It’s wonderful to be here and walk along the Seine.”

According to Deadline, Ben Affleck will narrate and executive produce a new three-part documentary series called Hunting Whitey Bulger. Whitey Bulger, the subject of the series, was the inspiration for the film The Departed, directed by Martin Scorsese. This project is part of Hulu’s increased investment in true crime documentaries.

This shoe combines the design of a basketball shoe’s upper with the sleek, low-to-the-ground sole of a martial arts shoe.

New York City is encouraging people to enjoy the outdoors with a large public art installation. Artist Shantell Martin created a massive “Get Outside” mural across Union Square’s 14th Street Busway. Painted by Colossal as part of the neighborhood’s yearly art program, the 7,500-square-foot artwork brightens a busy intersection and encourages people to pause, relax, and appreciate the city.

The ninth season of Rick and Morty, promising genuinely human-created content, will premiere on Adult Swim on Sunday, May 24th, at 11 PM. This new season arrives as the show plans to expand its universe with an upcoming movie and follows a recent achievement: its highest Rotten Tomatoes score yet.