Movies

Before the recent popular shows on Hulu, there was one success that likely paved the way for them. Released in 1985, Margaret Atwood’s novel The Handmaid’s Tale presents a chilling vision of a future America, now called the Republic of Gilead. This new nation is ruled by a strict, male-dominated religious government that treats women as inferior. The most disturbing aspect of Gilead is the treatment of “Handmaids”—women forced against their will to bear children for the ruling elite.

Eric Stonestreet played Cameron Tucker throughout all 11 seasons of Modern Family, from 2009 to 2020, and won two Emmy Awards for his work. Viewers loved watching him and his husband, Mitchell, raise their adopted daughter, who quickly became known for her confidence and wit. Cam’s hilarious lines and memorable personality made him a fan favorite, and he even became a popular meme with younger audiences.

Some comic book heroes and villains are famous for dying repeatedly, but always manage to return. While the mutant resurrection protocols helped some cheat death, Wolverine likely has the most experience with the afterlife. Mr. Immortal lives up to his name, consistently defying death. Characters like Jean Grey, Ben Reilly, and Deadpool also frequently return from the dead. Whether these deaths have any lasting meaning is often questioned. However, there’s one character whose deaths have become a significant part of Marvel’s history.

McCarthy’s new movie, Hokum, comes out on May 1st and is already receiving rave reviews. It currently has a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing the 96% score of Oddity. Critics are calling it one of the scariest films of the year, and are particularly impressed with McCarthy’s direction and the lead actor’s performance.

New photos have been released of the Transformers Studio Series 86 Deluxe Cliffjumper, Voyager Cyclonus, and Leader Blitzwing figures, which will be available for pre-order shortly. These are updated versions of older figures, highlighting characters from The Transformers: The Movie. This group is part of a larger series of collectible toys being released this year, and one Decepticon jet is getting a lot of attention with several new versions being produced.

As a huge Final Fantasy fan, I’ve seen so many characters over the years – especially if you include all the MMOs! But honestly, there are only a few that really stand out as the best. These are the characters we fans still love talking about online, even years and years after they first appeared. They’ve really stuck with us!

Square Enix just announced that Rikku from Final Fantasy X is joining Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy on April 28th. Fans are thrilled, especially since Marika Matsumoto, who originally voiced the character, is returning to reprise the role.

Over time, movies can gain new appreciation as audience preferences shift, critics look at them more closely, and people watch them at home. Qualities that were once considered weaknesses or unattractive can later be recognized as daring, innovative, or even groundbreaking.

The first season of Running Point was incredibly popular, and the show, which premiered on April 23rd, quickly became another success. According to FlixPatrol, Running Point is now the most-watched series on Netflix in the United States.

Quentin Tarantino fans have something to look forward to in May 2026: Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair will become available on streaming. That month will also see the release of a new crime thriller called M.I.A. from one of the creators of Ozark, along with the films Dunkirk and The Strangers: Chapter 1.