Movies

“You can’t believe the people who were there,” he says.

I’m so excited! I’m hearing that Aubrey Plaza’s character, Lady Death, who we just met in Phase 5, might be a really big deal in what Marvel’s planning next. It sounds like she could be central to the next major storyline, which is awesome!

TopMob had an exclusive interview with Wilson Bethel, who plays Bullseye (Benjamin Poindexter), while he was promoting the upcoming seasons of Daredevil: Born Again and Imperfect Women. Bethel revealed that Bullseye’s primary goal is now to eliminate the Fisk family, which surprisingly aligns his motives with Daredevil’s – though Daredevil is looking for a way to resolve things without killing anyone.

It’s no surprise this new Jason Statham film is doing so well. He plays a man with a hidden, dangerous past who’s forced to use his special skills when a girl goes missing. The movie borrows elements from action hits like Taken and John Wick, and with Statham leading the way, it’s become another big success for the star. The Beekeeper has now been in the US top 10 for an impressive 219 days.

Quentin Tarantino is returning to a practice that helped launch his career: letting another director bring one of his scripts to the screen. For the first time in over two decades (or since the Grindhouse project in 2007), Tarantino won’t be directing his own film. Instead, David Fincher, a frequent collaborator with Brad Pitt (Se7en, Fight Club), will direct The Adventures of Cliff Booth, continuing the story of the Hollywood stuntman. Considering Tarantino’s history of choosing top-tier directors for his scripts, this film has the potential to be among his best.

The show stumbled significantly with its portrayal of Xander. Despite appearing throughout the entire series, he never really matured or changed as a person. He consistently acted selfishly, was generally unhelpful, and often unkind – remaining fundamentally irresponsible. This lack of growth became a major problem as the show continued, making his character increasingly frustrating.

The episode begins with Valerie recording her podcast, “Cherish the Time,” with Tommy. I initially underestimated him when he first appeared, but he’s doing a good job of establishing himself as a unique character, even though he’s stepping into the role previously held by Mickey – a difficult replacement. The show is clearly aware of how viewers might see this parallel, and it doesn’t shy away from addressing it. Jane arrives late to filming, citing work as the reason. Tommy jokes about still working at Trader Joe’s even if he had an Oscar, and Valerie immediately corrects him, instinctively saying, “Mickey, don’t.” This awkward moment highlights the ongoing comparison between Tommy and Mickey, and it’s a theme that resurfaces throughout the episode.

During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Antony Starr was asked about a popular fan theory suggesting a romantic connection between his character, Homelander, and Billy Butcher. The interviewer playfully mentioned a potential “happy ending” for the pair, which visibly surprised Starr, who asked where the idea originated. The interviewers, Nathan and Valerie, then elaborated on the theory, jokingly suggesting the characters could even become friends. Starr responded with amusement and disbelief, questioning why the press was focusing on this idea, noting it was the second time the topic had been brought up.

This horror movie, rated R, centers on Sam Carpenter as she investigates a series of attacks by Ghostface that targeted her sister. She teams up with Dewey Riley to uncover the truth. The film was well-received by critics and proved to be a financial hit, earning $138 million on a $24 million budget.

Elizabeth Stoddard is a larger-than-life character, but surprisingly, we don’t learn much about her. The show initially tries to define her as a powerful businesswoman – Walt even calls her a “She-E-O” – but quickly walks back the joke. While her introduction, and the arrival of Connie Britton, is exciting, the character feels more like a stereotype. She visits Ludlow solely for the dedication of a building named after her – completely unconcerned with her daughter’s problems – and constantly projects an image of being incredibly busy, seemingly never prioritizing her family. It’s off-putting. The only thing that makes Beth somewhat likable is Connie Britton’s naturally warm and subtle performance.