Even with economic uncertainty, now feels like a good time to indulge a little – to buy something special for someone you care about, or even for yourself. That’s why this month’s collection of physical media isn’t just about new releases, but also includes impressive box sets and other special editions perfect for holiday gifting.
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It’s time to revisit beloved Christmas classics like Love Actually, Home Alone, Die Hard, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, The Holiday, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and It’s A Wonderful Life. These films remain popular year after year because of their heartwarming stories and ability to capture the real meaning of the holidays.
As a huge cinema fan, I was completely drawn into The Abandons. It’s a story about conflict – families fighting over land, hidden truths, and just trying to survive – and the themes of revenge and what’s right and wrong really resonated with me. The cast – including Lucas Till, Aisling Franciosi, Nick Robinson, and Diana Silvers – is fantastic, and the whole thing feels epic in scope while still being incredibly emotionally raw. Honestly, even though it’s a new show, it feels like a modern take on a classic Western. If you’re someone who loves stories about people pushed to their limits, characters who aren’t simply good or evil, and that feeling of living right on the edge of the law, trust me – you’ll be craving more after you finish watching The Abandons.
Daniel Kaluuya recently told Deadline at the Red Sea Film Festival that he and Dev Patel are nearly finished with the first draft of their Spider-Punk movie. He described them as currently “in the process” of development. When asked about the story and whether it would connect to the existing Spider-Verse films, Kaluuya simply said details are still to be determined.
Most fans consider Season 1’s “Here Was a Man,” depicting the infamous shooting of Wild Bill Hickok by Jack McCall during a poker game, and “A Lie Agreed Upon, Part 1,” with its iconic fight between Al Swearengen and Seth Bullock, to be among the best episodes. However, one episode is finally gaining the same level of praise, and it’s well deserved.
As someone who loves theme parks, I’m amazed by Jon Hale, a man in Southern California who is about to ride Radiator Springs Racers – the *Carsthemed ride at Disney California Adventure – for the 15,000th time! You can read the whole incredible story on ABC 7 News in Los Angeles. Definitely worth checking out!
Animation is a natural fit for imaginative stories, offering limitless ways to create fantastical worlds. Many beloved animated films draw on classic fairy tale elements, like Beauty and the Beast. But films like Princess Mononoke stand out with their complex stories and deeper meanings, using fantasy to explore important themes.
Let me tell you about filming. We shot the whole movie outdoors, and it was incredibly cold. We were in New Jersey at the time, and as an Italian who’s used to warm weather, the freezing temperatures really got me into character. Standing there in the snow with a wooden stake… I wasn’t pretending to be cold, I genuinely was!
It’s tough for new characters to become popular late in a TV series, but it can work. The introduction of the ‘mother’ on How I Met Your Mother finally paid off after eight seasons of build-up. Other shows have also successfully introduced memorable characters near the end, like Todd Alquist in Breaking Bad and Boon in Justified.
The latest episode of Heated Rivalry shifted focus to characters Scott Hunter and Kip Grady, who are older than the show’s main leads. With the romance between characters becoming a hot topic, fans are now discussing how old the hockey players actually are.