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With most of us still under lockdown, with no new blockbusters and many TV shows getting delayed, streaming has been an incredibly popular outlet for entertainment. Millions of people were captivated by the story ofTiger King, after all, but no matter how many dozens of new movies and TV shows Netflix releases weekly, there is one show that has consistently stayed at thetop 10 most popular showson the streaming giant — and it aired on Nickelodeon in 2005....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Superman & Lois Season 3 Episode 3To separate itself from other superhero content, and especially other Superman content, The CW’sSuperman & Loishas shifted gears and brought us into the life of Clark Kent (Tyler Hoechlin) and Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch) after at least two decades of the couple being together. Clark is well-established as Superman, Lois is the famous reporter we all know and love, and the titular duo has twin teenage boys Jordan (Alex Garfin) and Jonathan(first played byJordan Elsass, now byMichael Bishop)who may or may not have powers....

We’ve still got quite a wait ahead of us beforeWonder Woman 1984finally arrives in theaters next summer. Fortunately, returning filmmakerPatty Jenkinsis her to keep the fans fed with a new look atGal Gadot’s Diana Prince all fancied up.Jenkins took to social media to extend a sweetbirthday messageto her leading lady and shared a new picture from the upcoming sequel/prequel, which picks up with the titular hero after the events of 2017’sWonder Womanand before her team-up days inBatman v SupermanandJusticeLeague....

in 2004, Warner Bros. attempted to rollout the superheroine filmCatwomanwith Oscar-winnerHalle Berryin the lead. 20th Century Fox and Marvel followed up a year later with a similar attempt inElektra, starring Golden Globe-winnerJennifer Garner. Needless to say, neither film panned out as well as the studios would have hoped, critically or financially. And without even mentioning the cinematic abomination that was the 1996 Dark Horse Comics abominationBarb Wire, it’s clear that female-led superhero/comic book films have had a very difficult time finding acceptance among critics and audiences alike over the years....

In 2001,Ocean’s Elevenhit theaters, kicking off directorSteven Soderbergh’s iconic Oceans trilogy, a series of heist movies with astar-studded ensemble castled byGeorge ClooneyandBrad Pitt. He’s dabbled in several other genres since the release ofOceans Thirteenin 2007, but returned to the tried and true formula with his 2017 heist comedy,Logan Lucky. Directed by Soderbergh and written by his wife Jules Asner,Logan Luckyfollows Jimmy (Channing Tatum)and Clyde (Adam Driver) Logan, two brothers who work together to stage a heist during amajor NASCAR race....

Season 2 of theAustralianBravoreality TV seriesBelow Deck Down Underhas been receiving loads of positive attention this month. People have been talking about differentreasons why we have been loving the new season ofBelow Deck Down Under. One of the biggest praises the show received was for the cast and crewbreaking the fourth wallto ensure the cast’s safety. People are calling it a new precedent for future reality TV production crews to follow....

With Halloween now two weeks away, Sony has released its second monster-themed family film in as many months.Goosebumps, a live action/CGI adaptation of the best-selling book series byR.L. Stine, won’t come close to the $48.4 million debut of September’sHotel Transylvania 2, but it should prove strong enough to knockThe Martianout of its first place orbit. Goosebumpsearned an estimated $7.35 million from 3,501 locations on its first day in theatres. That indicates an opening weekend of $25 million, though some projections put it a bit higher....

Earthrealm, be prepared to witness Scorpion and Bi-Han’s rivalry continue on the big screen. Fans of the widely popular video gameMortal Kombatare in for a ride as the upcoming adaptation,Mortal Kombat II,will give fans another peek into the conflict betweenScorpion (Hiroyuki Sanada) and Bi-Han aka Sub-Zero/Noob Saibot (Joe Taslim)as they battle it out. Bi-Han’s appearance in the sequel was teased at the end of the first movie whenSub-Zero died and his body was claimed by Shang-Tsung....

Originally beginning life as a well-loved 1980s television seriesstarringLee Majors,The Fall Guyis another adaptation of a once-adored series set to hit the big screen. Its predecessor tells the tale of a stuntman whose art becomes life when he finds himself in a dangerous situation and must use his skills to escape. For the audience of the time, Majors made for a perfect action hero who blended tender moments with terrific action set pieces, but now a2024 audience is looking for a new leading man....

John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) has been teetering on the edge of a knife since arriving in Japan, but in Episode 7 ofShōgun, his situation has become much more precarious. Hulu released a sneak peek (via DiscussingFilm) into what the sailor has gotten himself into after a seemingly innocuous conversation – if it can be called that. Blackthorne struggles to communicate with the people of Japan without the help of his interpreter — arguably the show’sbest character — Mariko (Anna Sawai)....

It’s almost impressive howThe Aftermathstudiously avoids being interesting. It features characters going through real hardship in a setting filled with strife, and yet the film never rises above a middling melodrama. The story should delve into interesting questions of guilt and responsibility, and instead it reduces everything to marriage problems and personal rebellion. If the film wasn’t so lovingly shot and earnestly acted,James Kent’s movie would be kind of gross with how it uses real suffering as a springboard into nothing....

Richard Harrishad a face that looked as if it had been hewn from granite but a voice that even at its loudest sounded like a kind of breathless whisper. It was a combination that saw him take on roles as diverse as legendary hero King Arthur inCamelotand working-class yob Frank Machin inThis Sporting Life. As well as being an actor, he was also a singer: one of his songs, “MacArthur Park,” even hit the second spot on theBillboardHot 100....

Anime has a unique narrative structure, commonly employing arcs to break down the overall story into distinct parts. This has sparked rankings among fans, as each story arc is distinguishable and unique. While arcs are entertaining and push the story forward, sometimes a touch of darkness can enhance the plot, making it more memorable. Shows likeBleachandDragon Ballhave many classic arcs, but they lack a darkness to put the audience on edge....