Look, Indiana Jones is great, but it really just opens the door to a whole world of adventure films – and a lot of copycats. Not every one of them sticks the landing, but over the years, I’ve stumbled across some real gems that are just as thrilling as Indy, and honestly, once they get going, I can’t look away.
Even though Marvel Studios doesn’t have a big movie release in April, it’s a time for the MCU to recharge and build excitement for upcoming projects like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday.
Throughout Season 4, these characters aided Homelander in his pursuit of more power, ultimately helping him seize control of the U.S. Government and install Supes in charge. Season 5 promises to be even more dangerous for the show’s heroes, as Homelander is no longer pretending to be someone he’s not. Now that they’ve gained so much power, viewers are eager to see what steps the Supes will take to maintain their control.
PlayStation fans are divided on when the PlayStation 6 should launch, with some eager for it to arrive sooner and others preferring a later release. Ultimately, Sony will decide when it’s ready, but discussions are heating up on Reddit about the ideal timing.
Although Wagner Moura has had a successful career since leaving Narcos in 2016, he hasn’t found another television role that’s had the same impact. He’s mostly appeared in films like Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and Civil War, with only smaller parts in TV shows such as Shining Girls and Dope Thief. Despite his talent, none of his postNarcos* roles have quite matched the success of that series.
David Friedlander, who used to work at Netflix, became the head of the TV division in October and immediately began making changes. He shifted the studio’s organization from being based on whether a show was fully owned or a co-production to teams focused on specific genres like drama, comedy, fantasy/sci-fi, animation, and reality TV. This change began in January. Now, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Friedlander has asked the writers of the Mass Effect show to rework their scripts to appeal to a broader audience beyond video game fans.
Glen Powell has quickly become a major name in Hollywood. He started with memorable supporting roles in films like Hidden Figures and Top Gun: Maverick, and has now established himself as a leading man, starring in movies such as Hit Man and The Running Man. Plus, with notable TV appearances in Scream Queens and Chad Powers, Powell’s popularity continues to grow.
Most major streaming services are focusing on specific types of shows, and Prime Video has become a go-to destination for exciting action-packed crime thrillers thanks to the huge popularity of its series Reacher. With a 96% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, Reacher is a tough act to follow, but several new shows are aiming to replicate its success.
The movie Jaws famously scared many people into fearing the ocean, playing on our natural anxieties about what might be hidden beneath the waves. While often considered the greatest horror film ever made, director Steven Spielberg recently stated he doesn’t believe he’s ever actually made a horror movie. This comment suggests he doesn’t see Jaws as belonging to that genre. He shared his thoughts in an interview with Empire Magazine.
Shows like The Twilight Zone and Buffy the Vampire Slayer really shaped the horror genre on television, and more recently, The Haunting of Hill House took it to another level. However, many other excellent horror shows haven’t gotten the recognition they deserve, often because they were lost in the shadow of bigger hits, suffered from poor marketing, or were simply scheduled at the wrong time. These overlooked gems deserve a second look.