When Magic Radio asked Mary Byrne about a favorite under-the-radar movie, she immediately chose Spy. She described it as a “fantastic comedy” directed by Paul Feig, starring Jason Statham, Jude Law, Melissa McCarthy, and herself, adding, “It is so funny!”
Written by the creators of shows like Walker, The Alienist, and Hatfields & McCoys, this series tells the true story of four women in the South during the Civil War. These women – a Virginia socialite, her mother, a formerly enslaved woman, and a high-class prostitute – secretly team up to create a spy network, gathering intelligence for the Union army.
Hugh Jackman first played Wolverine in the 2000 film X-Men, and returned to the role several times, most recently in 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine. Despite many fans wanting Daniel Radcliffe to take over the part, the actor has again denied rumors that he’s being considered for the role in a recent interview with ComicBook.
It’s interesting that Haywire feels like a one-man show, largely the work of Austin Sparkman. But Sparkman is a veteran of the punk scene, having played in numerous bands over the years. When he creates new music – and it’s been a while since his last full album, 2024’s excellent Conditioned for Demolition – he always brings in talented friends to help.
Whether it’s through funny shows like The Last Man on Earth or serious dramas like The Leftovers, stories about the end of the world allow writers to create extreme situations and really test what their characters are made of. Other shows, such as Travelers, explore ways to prevent the apocalypse altogether, often using time travel as a plot device.
Jason Statham is a major action star in Hollywood. He’s found success in large franchises like Fast & Furious and in standalone action films. He recently launched a new franchise with the hit movie The Beekeeper, and a sequel is already planned for 2027.
First Reaction – Bare Skin is a long-drawn-out thriller without a hard enough punch.
Everyone, including Ser Arlan, kept saying Baelor would improve things and bring a brighter future to Westeros. Dunk feels deeply responsible because he believes his involvement led to Baelor fighting – and dying – for a cause that ultimately failed. The people of Ashford feel they were robbed of a great king because of a foolish knight who should have been severely punished, and now they fear a dark age is coming. Things are likely to get even worse with the drought and the spread of the Great Spring Sickness.
Liu has often spoken about her love for anime, especially Chainsaw Man. Given the challenges she overcame to win an Olympic medal, it’s easy to see why she connects with the series. Her personal journey shares striking similarities with that of the main character, Denji.
The new film arrives in theaters on May 22nd and features Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin. Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White (as Rotta the Hutt) also star, alongside Steve Blum. Interestingly, Dave Filoni, who originally voiced the character of Embo in animated form and recently became president of Lucasfilm, once again provides the voice for Embo.