James Bond has been a popular character in books and movies for many years. He’s become a truly iconic figure, and even people who haven’t seen the films usually know something about him. This widespread recognition has led to a lot of parody, playfully imitating his famous traits. While Daniel Craig’s portrayal of Bond offered a different take, future adaptations aren’t limited to that approach.
Back in the 1960s, comic book publishers were envious of Warren Publishing’s horror magazines, Eerie and Creepy. Edited and largely written by the talented Archie Goodwin, these magazines were able to publish more mature content because, being black and white publications instead of standard comics, they weren’t subject to the restrictions of the Comics Code Authority.
Eddie Murphy has a couple of poorly reviewed movies – The Adventures of Pluto Nash and A Thousand Words both received 0% ratings – but Norbit is the film most often blamed for a downturn in his career. Surprisingly, almost 20 years after its release, Murphy claimed Norbit wasn’t actually that bad. Maybe some fans took him seriously, as the movie is currently seeing a resurgence on Netflix. But is Norbit really worth another look?
Lionsgate has unveiled the first trailer for Beast, a new film where Russell Crowe plays a character who steps back into the world of MMA to help his brother. Tyler Atkins directed the movie, with a script by David Frigerio. The cast also includes Daniel MacPherson, Luke Hemsworth, Bren Foster, Amy Shark, Mojean Aria, and Kelly Gale. You can watch the trailer here:
It’s even more remarkable when you learn it wasn’t the original intention. Walton Goggins’ character, Boyd, was initially supposed to die in the first episode of Justified, but viewers responded so positively that the producers decided to keep him around. The show concluded in 2015, but Timothy Olyphant reprised his role as Raylan Givens for a new version of Elmore Leonard’s City Primeval.
Bold and sometimes shocking choices keep viewers hooked and make conflicts unmissable. When characters fight for power, betray each other, or resort to violence, it raises the tension and forces everyone else to react. Interestingly, characters who embrace morally ambiguous behavior often become the most captivating.
Okay, so I just started watching this German spy thriller called Unfamiliar, and it’s really grabbed me. It’s about a couple, Meret and Simon, who have a teenage daughter, Nina, but they’re hiding something big. Turns out, they used to be spies for Germany’s foreign intelligence agency – the BND – way back almost twenty years before the show even begins! It’s a cool setup, and I’m eager to see how their past comes back to haunt them.
Dick Grayson, also known as a member of the Bat-Family, recently faced a new villain who resembles the Joker with his clown-like look and frightening cruelty. But this new enemy, called The Zanni, is actually a much greater danger than he appears.
Instead of paying over $20 to see the movie in theaters, you can watch it on Netflix for the $25 you already pay monthly. Just remember to make your own popcorn at home!
Paul Anthony Kelly, currently known for playing JFK Jr. in the FX show Love Story, is a popular pick among Batman fans to portray the character in James Gunn’s new DC Universe.