Movies

During NYCXDesign, the influential Italian design group – including Memphis, Gufram, and Meritalia – is showcasing its work at Kalei NYC in Manhattan’s Bowery neighborhood.

Despite finishing its run almost three years ago, the show Jack Ryan, starring John Krasinski, is currently gaining popularity on Prime Video. As of May 14th, it reached the No. 8 spot among the most-streamed shows in the U.S., according to FlixPatrol. This puts it ahead of popular series like Fallout and The Summer I Turned Pretty.

Most gamers, both back then and now, weren’t particularly interested in the technical advancements themselves. They cared more about how good the games looked. The Super Nintendo’s graphics were so groundbreaking that they set a new standard for the entire industry. Even today, games like Donkey Kong Country and Super Castlevania IV still look fantastic and have aged remarkably well.

Converse and Madhappy have teamed up again, this time focusing on the classic Chuck 70 sneaker. The collection, launching May 15th, includes five colorways – “Graystone,” “Lipstick Red,” “Natural Ivory,” “Black,” and “Thunderdaze Pinstripe” – available in both high-top ($130) and low-top ($120) versions. Each pair features unique hand-applied details and high-quality materials, giving the Chuck 70 a more premium feel than many collaborative designs.

For over fifty years, James Turrell has explored light as a substance in itself, rather than simply a means to an end. On May 28th, Gagosian Hong Kong will present “Lifting the Veil,” an exhibition showcasing his work with holograms, prints, three Glasswork sculptures, and documentation from his famous Skyspace and Roden Crater projects. Given Hong Kong’s vibrant and brightly lit urban landscape, the exhibition feels particularly relevant – less a random event and more a deliberate statement.

The main source of suspense in Death Note is the intense battle of wits between Light and L, a highly skilled detective who’s determined to catch him as he starts killing people. While Death Note has a lot going for it, and its strengths outweigh its weaknesses, it isn’t necessarily the greatest thriller anime ever made. Several other dark and suspenseful anime series feature even stronger writing.

I didn’t truly appreciate the song until I saw Earle perform it live about ten years after it came out. It was at the City Winery in Washington, DC – a city full of people from all over the world. Hearing him introduce the song and sing it in that small, cozy venue had a much bigger impact on me than just listening to the recorded version.

A fresh look at season 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms confirms the return of Ser Duncan the Tall as filming continues on the Game of Thrones prequel. Set nearly a century before the original series, the show follows Dunk and his companion, Aegon Targaryen (known as Egg), on their journey across Westeros. The first season was well-received by critics, and a second season was greenlit even before it finished airing. Filming for the new episodes began in December 2025.

Alberto Vázquez is a filmmaker gaining recognition for his unique style, particularly with films like the coming-of-age horror Birdboy: The Forgotten Children and the genre-mixing Unicorn Wars, which blends elements of Bambi and Apocalypse Now. His latest work shows he’s full of interesting and thought-provoking ideas, rooted in existential themes. However, while these concepts are strong, the film lacks a clear, unifying direction, resulting in an uneven viewing experience.

According to Variety, Amazon has purchased the rights to Will Smith’s upcoming movie, Supermax, for $70 million. Miramax previously owned those rights.