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Ben Affleck’s film, The Town, boasts a talented cast, including John Hamm and Rebecca Hall, and a fresh story that avoids typical heist movie clichés. When it was released, the film proved that Affleck was a capable director, silencing those who had dismissed him as just a celebrity. Even after 15 years, The Town stands out as one of Affleck’s most inventive and overlooked films, and it deserves to be seen by a wider audience.

In the darkly comedic thriller Over Your Dead Body, Samara Weaving and Jason Segel play Lisa and Dan, a couple with a seriously broken relationship. They head to a remote cabin for a short getaway, but quickly reveal they both intend to murder each other. Things go from bad to worse when surprise visitors arrive, complicating their deadly plans.

The new movie delivered exactly what fans wanted. It brought back beloved characters like Sub-Zero and Liu Kang, and also featured fresh faces – both new fighters to the film series, such as Kung Lao, and an entirely new hero for Earthrealm, Cole Young.

This science fiction thriller was one of four movies Quaid appeared in during 2025. Following the release, the prolific and talented actor chose to step away from film roles once more.

Ritchie’s films clearly influenced his TV work. Both are known for quick cuts, witty conversations, and exciting action. As expected, his most successful TV shows have become as popular – and sometimes even more so – than his movies.

When James McAvoy decided to return to horror with the 2025 psychological thriller Speak No Evil, it wasn’t surprising that he delivered another strong performance. In fact, the film has recently gained renewed popularity, becoming one of the top 5 most-streamed movies on Netflix in April and reaching the number one spot in multiple countries, reminding audiences of the power of great acting.

Masters of the Universe isn’t alone in becoming a movie. Many popular toys and games have made the jump to the big screen, including Transformers, Barbie (2023), several Dungeons & Dragons films, G.I. Joe, and even movies like Ouija (2014) and Battleship (2012). Turning toys into franchises has been a long-standing Hollywood trend with mixed results, but it seems like another beloved toy could be next.

For ten years, Channing Tatum really championed a solo Gambit movie, but it just never came together. Thankfully, Ryan Reynolds stepped in and gave him the chance to play the character in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine – a huge movie for the MCU! And honestly, it totally paid off. Everyone’s talking about Tatum’s Gambit; he’s quickly become the standout character and a real highlight of the film. It’s great to see his dedication finally rewarded.

After a certain point, Steve McQueen started taking on more varied roles, moving beyond the typical characters he usually played. This led to his most famous film, 1968’s Bullitt, where he portrayed one of the coolest police officers in 1960s cinema, alongside figures like “Dirty” Harry Callahan. However, most fans still remember McQueen for playing rebellious, tough, and charismatic characters. That’s why many consider his best and most memorable film to be a 1965 drama – a true classic from his career that features a fantastic cast and plenty of iconic scenes. It remains one of his most underrated achievements.

Netflix recently shared a first peek at Season 3 of Wednesday, teasing it with the message, “From Paris, with dread.” Filming began in February, and this new look offers just a hint of what’s to come. The second season ended with Wednesday Addams leaving Nevermore Academy and her family to team up with her uncle Fester in a search for her roommate, Enid Sinclair. We last saw Enid transformed and unable to change back, leaving Nevermore and those she knew behind.