Movies

Even though some TV revivals have done well, it’s rare for every beloved show to get a second life. Sometimes key actors aren’t available, or the original story felt so finished that revisiting it wouldn’t be satisfying. Revivals tend to work better with comedies, like the return of ‘Full House’ as ‘Fuller House,’ than with dramas. Ultimately, bringing back a show is difficult, making it successful is even harder, and for certain series, it’s just not feasible.

In October 2026, Tamashii Nations will release a new S.H.Figuarts figure of Frieza in his fourth form, recreating his powerful transformation during the battle on Namek. Preorders will be available online starting April 28th.

As a movie fan, I’ve always enjoyed Timothy Olyphant playing the bad guy, and his latest, Over Your Dead Body, doesn’t disappoint! It’s got Samara Weaving and Jason Segel leading the cast, and people are really loving it – it’s actually given Olyphant his highest audience score on Rotten Tomatoes in nearly twenty years. Seriously, it’s a fun ride!

As a long-time Star Wars fan, I’ve been watching Disney+’s foray into television with a mix of excitement and trepidation. While shows like The Mandalorian and Andor really hit the mark, earning almost universal acclaim, others – I’m looking at you, The Acolyte and Obi-Wan Kenobi – proved far more divisive, further splitting an already passionate fanbase. Now, it seems Star Wars is shifting gears again, heading back to the big screen with the upcoming film, The Mandalorian and Grogu. I’m cautiously optimistic to see what they do with it.

Antoine Fuqua’s new Michael Jackson biopic, starring Jaafar Jackson (Michael’s nephew) as the iconic singer, premiered on April 24th and features a strong supporting cast including Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, Mike Myers, and Colman Domingo. While the film has been met with some criticism for presenting a largely positive portrayal of Jackson and omitting the serious allegations of child sexual abuse that surfaced during his life and after his death in 2009, it’s already proven to be a major hit in theaters.

A satirical novel like The Audacity doesn’t need a complex plot; its primary purpose is to poke fun at the outrageous behavior of Silicon Valley’s wealthiest people. However, the story does need a central idea: Duncan and JoAnne will team up to use confidential information from JoAnne’s therapy clients—tech billionaires—to make money in business. There are understandable reasons why this might be delayed, especially for JoAnne, who doesn’t trust Duncan and wants to avoid obvious illegal activity. She’s already quietly profiting from her clients’ complaints, but partnering with a wild, self-absorbed, and foolish tech leader feels like a step too far.

What once seemed deeply meaningful in some anime can now feel quite simple. While many anime remain enjoyable after years, others rely heavily on nostalgia and how fans remember them from their initial, emotional viewing. These aren’t necessarily bad shows, and some are still fun to watch, but they’re often called classics simply because fans haven’t rewatched them with a more mature perspective.

Sylvester Stallone first played the character of Rambo in the 1982 film, First Blood. The movie, directed by Ted Kotcheff, is an action story about a Vietnam War veteran who clashes with a small-town sheriff and the National Guard. Stallone continued to play Rambo in sequels released in the 1980s, and then again in 2008 and 2019.

What really makes a scene stand out, in my opinion, is when it feels both real and emotionally resonant. A perfect example for me is when Tony Soprano gets a comment from Carmine Lupertazzi in season four. At first, it seems like a throwaway line, easy to miss. But when you rewatch it, it’s actually really funny! What’s even cooler is that the writers based that whole moment on a real-life mafia story. It ended up becoming one of those things that really defined Tony’s character, and it’s something I always remember.

The movie World War Z focused heavily on action, making it a typical blockbuster, but it strayed significantly from the original book. Author Max Brooks felt the adaptation was drastically different from his intent, particularly the ending. However, despite criticism that the movie’s conclusion felt underwhelming, it effectively established a base for a potential sequel.