Films by directors such as George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and Terry Gilliam often explore serious issues and imagine even more troubling futures. Dystopian science fiction, in particular, illustrates what could happen if we ignore problems and allow society to fall apart. The most insightful quotes from these movies often highlight flaws in our current world.
Just like the first book, The Housemaid’s Secret is full of surprising twists and explores complex ideas. With a movie adaptation on the way – expected in late 2027 and starring Sydney Sweeney – here’s a look at the biggest surprises fans can anticipate in the R-rated thriller sequel.
One of the most brilliant things about Lost was how it captivated viewers with mysteries they desperately wanted to solve. Each episode offered a new clue, and the unanswered questions would stick with you until you finally understood what was happening. While no show has replicated that success perfectly, From comes remarkably close.
Stephen Amell is most famous for his role as Oliver Queen in the CW’s Arrow, which aired for eight seasons. The show’s popularity led to the creation of several other TV series set in the same superhero universe, often featuring Amell’s character and crossover events. He’s also starred in Heels and briefly in the Suits LA spin-off, and played Casey Jones in the movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.
Since 1977, Star Wars has been great at introducing supporting characters, and sometimes those characters become fan favorites. That’s definitely happening with Maul in Maul – Shadow Lord, and with a new droid named Spybot in the latest Star Wars series. Even though the series is only two episodes in, Spybot, a seemingly unassuming espionage droid, is proving to be a surprisingly compelling addition.
While they weren’t always critically acclaimed, many fantasy movies from the 2000s have become beloved by fans and bring back fond memories for those who watched them as kids. These films might not be the most famous in the genre, but they often hold up surprisingly well, even when viewed without rose-tinted glasses. Here are ten, from Inkheart to Peter Pan, that are worth revisiting.
While the movie Captain Phillips received a lot of attention, not everyone who sailed with the real Captain Phillips was happy with it or how he described the events. Some crew members even took him to court, claiming his choices during the hijacking put their lives at risk. Here’s the story of why Captain Phillips was sued by the people who served alongside him.
Although The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD came out in 2016, the original Twilight Princess hasn’t been officially remade. However, fan projects like Twilight Princess: Courage Reborn could encourage Nintendo to finally create one.
The animated series, which aired for two seasons starting in 2021, brought Star Trek back to its traditional storytelling style. Each episode was around 20 minutes long and explored classic Star Trek ideas, appealing to both longtime fans and new viewers. With a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and the recent cancellation of the serialized Starfleet Academy, it’s clear that Star Trek should take note and return to the successful, episode-by-episode format that this animated series demonstrated works well.
Characters like Wolverine, Loki, and Namor wouldn’t last long on any social media site or online forum. Their personalities – whether they’re disrespectful, aggressive, or simply have no filter – would quickly get them banned. Moderators would immediately shut down their accounts the moment they tried to participate.