What makes Hawkeye special is how fully it embraces the Christmas season – unlike many superhero stories that just hint at it. It’s remarkable how quickly the show became a fan favorite, and it’s worth looking into why it was set up to be the ideal Christmas series and why it resonates so well with the holiday spirit.
Given Jim Carrey’s history of comedic roles, and the fact that The Truman Show was initially marketed as a comedy, many viewers expected a lighthearted and cheerful movie. However, that expectation is completely off base. The Truman Show centers on Truman Burbank, played by Jim Carrey, who is unknowingly the star of a continuous reality TV show. While the premise seems simple enough, the film takes a deeply unsettling and almost dystopian turn in its final act, leaving a lasting impression on audiences even after nearly thirty years.
Dedicated James Bond fans will recognize we’re discussing Casino Royale, the second film directed by Martin Campbell after his 1995 hit, GoldenEye. Released on November 17, 2006, Casino Royale was an immediate success, eventually grossing $616 million worldwide. Of that amount, $167 million came from domestic theaters, making it the highest-earning Bond film until Quantum of Solace surpassed it two years later.
Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall star as FBI agents investigating a series of deaths in the high-fashion world of Paris. Their investigation leads them to Ashton Kutcher, who plays a tech billionaire known only as “the Corporation.” He’s created a revolutionary drug called “the Beauty” and employs an assassin, played by Anthony Ramos, to safeguard his interests. Jeremy Pope joins the cast as an outsider caught up in the unfolding events. The show features a number of guest stars with famous families, including Ben Platt, Isabella Rossellini, Amelia Gray Hamlin, Nicola Peltz Beckham, and Lux Pascal. Ari Graynor, Billy Eichner, Jaquel Spivey, Jessica Alexander, Jon Jon Briones, John Carroll Lynch, Julie Halston, Meghan Trainor, Peter Gallagher, and Vincent D’Onofrio also appear. The Beauty premieres with three episodes on January 21st at 9 p.m. ET, and new episodes will air every Wednesday on FX and Hulu.
Netflix has a strong lineup of sci-fi shows, including popular titles like Love, Death & Robots, 3 Body Problem, Stranger Things, and now Black Mirror. However, many fans believe the streaming service reached its peak in the sci-fi genre eight years ago with a show that remains excellent today.
The official Battlefield Comms account recently detailed the improvements coming in the 1.1.3.0 update for Battlefield (nicknamed Winter Offensive). While the changes aim to fix common issues like inaccurate shooting and connection problems, many players are still asking for a dedicated server browser outside of the Portal game mode. The demand for this feature has become so strong that players are sharing a specific image to highlight their request.
I remember when Richard Gere really took a stand at the Oscars about ten years ago, speaking out against China’s policies in Tibet. It caused a lot of controversy, and the Academy actually banned him from attending for twenty years! But he was brave enough to show up in 2003 because the movie Chicago was up for so many awards. It was great to finally see him back on stage as a presenter in 2013 when they lifted the ban.
I’m really excited about all the free stuff available! They’ve added some cool titles like 1000xResist recently, and it’s easy to forget that even super popular games like Stardew Valley are included for free with the service. Plus, on top of the regular free games, Xbox Game Pass members get extra freebies like a Fortnite Crew pack, a Call of Duty: Warzone bundle, and even a three-month subscription to Discord Nitro!
The spy thriller genre includes the show Killing Eve, which first aired on BBC America in 2018. It centers around Eve Polastri, played by Sandra Oh, an MI6 operative who pursues Villanelle (Jodie Comer), a skilled assassin connected to a shadowy organization. While the first two seasons of the show were highly praised by critics, the later seasons received a less positive reception.
Directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé, Spawn features Michael Jai White as the titular character. The film also stars John Leguizamo, Martin Sheen, Theresa Randle, D.B. Sweeney, and Nicol Williamson. Based on the comic book created by Todd McFarlane in the early 1990s, Spawn tells the story of a highly skilled assassin who is killed by his own team and then resurrected by the Devil. He’s sent back to Earth with a mission: to build a demonic army. It’s a thrilling mix of action, horror, and superhero elements.