Paul Verhoeven’s 1990 film Total Recall received a remake in 2012 starring Colin Farrell, but it wasn’t very well-received. More importantly, the original film helped establish a unique style of exciting, thought-provoking science fiction movies that often make viewers wonder what’s real.
Director Carlos López Estrada recently revealed during a Reddit Q&A that the remake, which began development in 2020, has been cancelled. This means Disney has put the project on hold years after it was initially announced. Here’s what he said:
“Unfortunately, it’s over,” Estrada explained. “I’m disappointed because I really believed it had something unique and special going for it. We had developed some truly amazing music for the project.”
The new trailer gives fans their first glimpse of Camila Rodriguez as Angela Del Toro in her White Tiger costume. For a quick scene, Angela is shown standing behind Karen Page, who is pointing a gun at something approaching them.
Stephen King famously described The X-Files as a detective show where the mysteries lead to terrifying experiences rather than a criminal. The series was a hit with both audiences and those who worked on it. Vince Gilligan, the creator of Breaking Bad and a writer for The X-Files, credited the show with teaching him everything he knew about running a television series, calling it his “film school.” But in today’s world, what makes The X-Files still resonate with viewers?
Most TV shows released recently leave viewers with some level of “binge regret” – that feeling of wishing they’d paced themselves. However, a few stand out, like Shōgun, Rivals, Pluribus, and The Pitt. But being good isn’t enough; truly exceptional shows dominate the conversation and consistently appear on “best of the year” lists. A recent eight-episode series on HBO has achieved this rare status.
The latest Star Wars trilogy disappointed many viewers, but the franchise is now regaining popularity thanks to shows like The Mandalorian and Andor, which have created excitement for new movies. With The Mandalorian & Grogu coming out later this year and a film starring Ryan Gosling as a Starfighter planned for the future, fans are looking forward to what’s next.
Last week, Ebaster shared a list of excellent, multi-season shows perfect for binge-watching on Netflix, including recently added favorites like Southland. We also featured some of the greatest TV shows ever made that you can currently stream on Netflix, such as Breaking Bad. Don’t forget to check out SR’s weekly list of the best new shows to binge-watch, too!
Tariffs put in place by former President Donald Trump have significantly impacted the video game industry. Because most gaming hardware is made overseas, prices have gone up on popular consoles like the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the original Nintendo Switch, along with many gaming accessories. Interestingly, the newer Nintendo Switch 2 has avoided any price increases since its release.
Although it won’t be released until early next year, we now know the premise of The Last Orbit: a potentially dangerous asteroid called YR4 is predicted to come close to Earth or the moon in 2032. While a work of fiction, the book is grounded in real science and explores the possible consequences if the asteroid were to pose a genuine threat.