Humberstone creates catchy pop songs with beautiful, slightly sad melodies, but they don’t leave you feeling down. While her music isn’t always upbeat, it’s incredibly energizing and makes you feel hopeful about the future.
The original X-Men: The Animated Series feels surprisingly current, especially with the X-Men now joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie. Several episodes from the original series will provide important context for that film. Plus, the show has been successfully revived as X-Men ’97, with a second season on the way. It’s clear that the original animated series continues to be a significant part of Marvel’s ongoing story.
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone has become a huge hit worldwide, consistently topping streaming charts since it first aired. The original series starred Kevin Costner, who played the head of the Dutton family, and followed their struggles to protect their land and maintain their family’s powerful legacy. The show has now expanded into several spin-offs, including 1883, 1923, Dutton Ranch, and Marshals, with more on the way.
Musicals like Phantom of the Paradise and Repo! The Genetic Opera aren’t as well-known as hits like Moulin Rouge! and Little Shop of Horrors. They often get overlooked, even by musical fans, despite being really enjoyable and worthwhile films. These movies deserve more attention.
One common problem with isekai stories is that the main characters often feel flat and unoriginal. They frequently act as simple placeholders for the audience, lacking personal flaws or compelling development. However, many excellent anime do feature well-developed isekai heroes who are just as engaging as the fantastical worlds they inhabit.
The Dexter series centers around Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall), a man who leads a secret double life. By day, he’s a blood spatter analyst, but at night, he’s a vigilante who kills criminals that the justice system has failed to punish. The franchise has expanded with spinoffs like Dexter: Original Sin, Dexter: New Blood, and Dexter: Resurrection, all of which delve into Dexter’s complex personality and personal life—particularly his crucial relationship with his son, Harrison (Jack Alcott).
This performer is a seasoned veteran of Saturday Night Live, having appeared nine times. Yet, he consistently manages to surprise audiences with his performances, including a three-song set during the May 16th episode hosted by Will Ferrell. And was it a good episode? Absolutely.
This July, Oni Press will release a four-issue comic series called Super Mondo Mega Mutts, created by writer Curt Pires and artist Juan Gedeon. The series has inspired many imitations over the years, including comics with titles like Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters, Pre-Teen Dirty-Gene Kung-Fu Kangaroos, Geriatric Gangrene Jujitsu Gerbils, and Cold Blooded Chameleon Commandos—all of which are actual published comics.
The story’s appeal stemmed from its mysterious plot, but its success truly relied on the talented cast. Howard brought together a remarkable group – including famous stars, internationally recognized actors, and scene-stealing character actors – and set them on an exciting treasure hunt across Europe’s cathedrals. The final product was surprisingly both silly and captivating.
Beyond his work in the Marvel universe and various TV shows like Eagle Eye, Real Steel, Twisted Metal, and Outside the Wire, Keen has increasingly focused on fantasy and science fiction projects, appearing in His Dark Materials, Star Wars: The Acolyte, and the upcoming Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Barracuda represents Keen’s first venture into the action genre, but it’s a story he’s already familiar with.