Look, For All Mankind isn’t going to grab you with explosions like Star Wars or have a devoted fanbase right off the bat like Firefly. But trust me, this show is quietly becoming something truly special – one of the best sci-fi series ever made. And with its upcoming fifth season, it’s about to do something incredible, something that will finally give it the recognition it deserves.
Many classic anime movies have fundamentally shaped the art form. While some were initially hits but now feel dated compared to modern films, others have stood the test of time and remain better than many of the most acclaimed anime movies released in recent years.
Andy Weir, the author of the popular novel and film The Martian, has done it again with Project Hail Mary, a thrilling 400+ page science fiction story. Published in 2021, it quickly became a New York Times bestseller. A film adaptation is in the works with a talented team behind it, so now is a great time to read the book if you haven’t already!
Honestly, it’s better not to overthink The Napa Boys. It’s best experienced like a carefree drive through wine country – you can generally follow the story, but it’s more enjoyable to just go with the flow. When the film is good, it’s really good. Presented as the fourth installment in a made-up series clearly inspired by Alexander Payne’s work (The Napa Boys 4: The Sommelier’s Medallion), it pushes its self-awareness so far that it intentionally becomes chaotic. It’s similar to the famous “my wife” bit from Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat. That joke went from being hilarious, to annoying because everyone started copying it, and then funny again—but in an ironic way.
Since debuting on Disney+ in 2019, Marvel’s TV shows have generally connected to the larger Multiverse Saga, with characters appearing in later team-up movies like The Marvels, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Thunderbolts*. But, according to reports, the ending of Loki – a popular two-season sci-fi series that initially helped set up the Multiverse Saga – will be retconned in the upcoming Doomsday project.
Studio Bug Films is releasing an anime adaptation of a popular manga in April, introducing the character Coco, a young witch. Similar to the hero Deku, Coco starts from modest beginnings and enters a world that seems impossible at first. She shares Deku’s enthusiasm, hard work, and gentle nature, and is poised to connect with a new wave of anime viewers.
This has allowed the Scream series to continue, and the newest movie, Scream 7, is starting to show in theaters tonight. Early predictions suggest it will be a big hit, and fans are eager to see Neve Campbell reprise her role as Sidney Prescott facing off against a new Ghostface. The buzz is so strong that one of the older Scream films is now getting a lot of attention on streaming services.
Despite being highly anticipated, neither Spider-Man nor Avengers will be shown in IMAX theaters across the US. An update from IMAX on February 25th revealed that while both films are still scheduled for release, they will initially only be available in select international markets. This means two of the year’s biggest blockbusters, from one of the most successful franchises of the last decade, won’t be playing on the largest screens in most US theaters.
This episode is key to understanding how the series changed direction starting in Season 3. The characters were now facing more complicated and darker challenges than before. This new approach to storytelling, especially evident in episodes like “Yesterday’s Enterprise,” allowed The Next Generation to evolve from a struggling show into a science fiction powerhouse.
I’m already expecting to see a lot of good news and hype around all the nominees this year, and I’m really happy to see Oasis get the nod! I think Noel and Liam Gallagher should be pleased too. Though, knowing Liam, he might say something a little…spicy. They might need to play nice if they want to actually get into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this time around.