These films showcase the best of what cinema has to offer, ranging from a silent film from over a century ago to modern, artistic works. Given his deep understanding of what makes movies special, it’s fitting that Ebert’s picks are both sincere and impactful celebrations of the art form.
While talking with Jake Hamilton on his YouTube show, Jake’s Takes, Ian McKellen, the actor known for playing Magneto in the X-Men films, may have accidentally spoiled a significant scene from the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. McKellen jokingly said he “destroyed New Jersey the other day,” then quickly added that he shouldn’t have revealed that information.
This film feels familiar to other animated movies, but it also stands out as a beautiful work of art on its own. Its special qualities, combined with a heartwarming story and memorable characters, will especially appeal to animation fans. If you enjoy Studio Ghibli, Arco is definitely worth watching.
Although the ‘Lady in Silver’ is meant to be the main surprise of Bridgerton season 4, part 1, the storyline has a significant problem. After previous seasons focused on other Bridgerton siblings, it’s now Benedict’s turn to take center stage in this part of the popular Netflix series.
Recently released photos from the set of Ti West’s “Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol” – first published by The Daily Mail – reveal a transformed Johnny Depp fully dressed and made up as Scrooge. Andrea Riseborough is also pictured as the Ghost of Christmas Past. This marks the first look at one of two new film adaptations of A Christmas Carol currently in the works; the other version is being directed by Robert Eggers and stars Willem Defoe as Scrooge.
Many fans still believe The Haunting of Hill House is Mike Flanagan’s strongest work for the streaming platform. The show expertly combined truly frightening moments with heartfelt stories about its characters, never compromising on either. It quickly established itself as a standout horror series, demonstrating its promise right from the beginning.
Just like with Season 3, Netflix is releasing this season in two parts. The first set of episodes arrived on January 29th, and the remaining episodes will be available on February 26th. Despite the full season not being released yet, viewers and critics have already started sharing their reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg, the writers behind Cowboy Bebop, are working on the script. Frank Welker will once again voice Scooby-Doo, a role he’s played for the last 24 years. The actors who will play Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy haven’t been announced yet.
For the past 25 years, action fans have had plenty of great movies to enjoy, and now, TV is finally delivering the same high-quality, thrilling experiences. These 15 shows, filled with everything from hand-to-hand combat to intense gun battles and strategic missions, represent the best of the action genre on television over the last quarter-century.
After watching The Man in the High Castle, you’ll likely experience even a familiar song like “Edelweiss” in a new light. This four-season series, based on Philip K. Dick’s 1962 novel, presents a chilling alternate history: what if the Axis powers had won World War II? With strong performances from Rufus Sewell, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, and Alexa Davalos, the show is ideal for fans of alternate history blended with science fiction – it focuses on creating a believable parallel world rather than heavy sci-fi elements. This makes the dystopian setting feel disturbingly real, like a possible future we narrowly avoided. Beyond the intriguing premise, the series offers a powerful exploration of the dangers of fascism and the importance of fighting back against it.