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Many fans will recall Gerard Butler’s film Geostorm, where a weather-control system goes haywire and unleashes devastating storms worldwide. Although the movie received poor reviews, its spectacular destruction made it memorable, and it remains one of Butler’s strongest performances in the disaster genre. Another early role that stands out is 2002’s Reign of Fire, where he starred with Christian Bale and Matthew McConaughey in a story about dragon slayers.

Writer Philippa Boyens recently discussed the first Lord of the Rings movie with Empire magazine, which was celebrating its 25th anniversary. She described it as both an exciting adventure and a deeply psychological story. Boyens co-wrote the entire Lord of the Rings film trilogy, starting with the 2001 release.

Many people recognize Michael Rapaport as an actor, though some might remember him from a particularly frustrating season of Justified. Others know him for his controversial views on Palestine and his criticism of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. For those unfamiliar with him, it might be surprising to see this outspoken personality on The Traitors, and they might wonder how long he’ll last. After the show’s three-episode premiere, Vulture critics Roxana Hadadi and Nicholas Quah discussed whether Rapaport is a positive or negative addition to the cast.

Details about Avengers: Doomsday are scarce, and longtime Marvel Cinematic Universe fans are desperate for news. Actor Alan Cumming hinted at a fight scene with John Pascal, who plays Reed Richards, and recently told Jimmy Kimmel that he accidentally injured Pascal during filming.

These days, Hollywood is making a lot more superhero movies, and it’s become obvious that many people go to the theater for big, exciting blockbusters. While superhero films often have amazing action scenes, they sometimes lack the personality and cultural background found in classic martial arts movies.