Movies

I remember when Jackie Chan really broke through with American audiences – it was definitely Rush Hour in ’98! Pairing his incredible martial arts with Chris Tucker’s comedy was just magic. But for me, it was Shanghai Noon with Owen Wilson in 2000 that cemented his status as a major star. Seeing him do his thing in a Western was so unexpected, and it totally changed his career – he really proved he could lead a movie in any genre.

As part of his ongoing collaboration with Netflix – where he’s already created versions of Pinocchio and Frankenstein – this miniseries is a great way to explore Guillermo del Toro’s unique style within the television format. Cabinet of Curiosities showcases various horror subgenres and features eight chilling Gothic tales introduced by del Toro himself, guaranteed to give some viewers nightmares. Many consider it one of the best TV anthology series of the 21st century.

Released in 2022, Thor: Love and Thunder is the fourth movie in Marvel Studios’ Thor series. Taika Waititi directed the film, which is a comedic take on the superhero genre. Chris Hemsworth returns as Thor, and the movie also stars Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, Christian Bale as Gorr the God Butcher, Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, and Russell Crowe as Zeus.

John Patton Ford’s new film, How to Make a Killing, follows Becket Redfellow (played by Glen Powell), a man cut off from his incredibly rich family who starts eliminating relatives to claim the entire Redfellow fortune. Ford previously directed Emily the Criminal in 2022, a debut feature that gained attention after premiering at Sundance. As of now, How to Make a Killing has a 51% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 39 reviews, indicating that critics have had a mixed reaction to the movie.

The 2021 Netflix series reimagines the vampire genre, focusing on themes of religious acceptance, racial understanding, and the big questions about life, death, and faith. This approach makes the story increasingly relevant over time, not because of its special effects or visuals, but because of the deeper meaning and messages it conveys.

At the start of the series, Laura has an overly close relationship with her adult son, and she’s deeply upset when he begins dating Cherry. Laura quickly becomes convinced that Cherry is trying to pull her son away from her, which sparks a growing and tense conflict between them.

On February 17th, Netflix took action against the AI company Bytedance, which created the app Seedance. They sent a legal notice demanding the app stop its activities, joining Disney, Warner Bros., and Paramount in doing so. The Motion Picture Association (MPA) and the actors’ union SAG-AFTRA have also criticized Seedance, calling it a clear violation of copyright laws. Netflix’s legal chief, Mindy LeMoine, specifically mentioned that the app illegally uses content from popular shows like Stranger Things, KPop Demon Hunters, Bridgerton, and Squid Game.

As a huge fan, it feels like there’s always more Game of Thrones content! Between the books that aren’t finished and all the new shows on HBO, now there’s a play too! I’m really excited about Game of Thrones: The Mad King, which the Royal Shakespeare Company is putting on this summer.

With Landman, the creator is able to combine his love of traditional Western stories with a more current television style. While Yellowstone updates the Western genre, it still relies heavily on classic Western themes. Landman, however, focuses on stories and characters that feel much more modern.

The latest backstory for Catwoman is revealed in issue #84, written by Torunn Grønbekk and illustrated by Patricio Delpeche. Currently, Selina Kyle is on a quest to find the Palermo Pearl, a valuable piece of jewelry her mother, Maria, said she once wore on a special, enchanting evening.