Rumors started spreading that Marvel Comics was planning a major crossover event combining the worlds of Marvel and Star Wars, possibly including the Avengers. Mark Millar, known for creating Kingsman, was reportedly going to write the story. The very idea quickly sparked a huge reaction online, with fans excitedly guessing which characters would fight or join forces.
Based on Rachel Reid’s novel and created by Jacob Tierney for Crave, Heated Rivalry is a fantastic example of how to adapt a book for television. Fans are already looking forward to season two, which will be based on The Long Game. While we still have a wait ahead of us, official updates and the source material reveal that the next season will introduce a clear antagonist to Ilya and Shane’s story.
Bob Dylan has continually reinvented himself throughout his 60-year career, whether as a passionate protest singer in the 1960s, a groundbreaking rock artist who embraced electric instruments, or a celebrated literary figure honored with the Nobel Prize. He’s often seen as the voice of his generation, consistently staying relevant in cultural discussions. Widely considered the most influential singer-songwriter of all time, his songs set the standard for poetic lyricism. While choosing the “best” songs is always a matter of opinion, these ten tracks offer a crucial look into the life, the persona, and the lasting legacy of Bob Dylan.
Considering Matt Reeves’ previous work, it’s not surprising he’s attracted some major stars. Sebastian Stan and Scarlett Johansson, both known for their roles in Marvel films, have joined his project, likely drawn to its more sophisticated take on the superhero genre.
While American Horror Story tries to maintain consistency by bringing back familiar actors each season, it started blurring the lines of being a true anthology series by increasingly connecting its storylines. In contrast, Black Mirror has consistently refreshed itself, creating a connected yet flexible universe while still ensuring each episode feels like a self-contained story.
Streaming fantasy shows are all over the place in terms of quality. While some, like Netflix’s The Witcher, have quickly lost popularity, others, such as Disney’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians, have been well-received. The Rings of Power has sparked a lot of debate, and HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series will need to prove to audiences that a new live-action version is worth making.
For a long time, it was simply assumed that celebrities would use their fame to speak out on issues they cared about. Award shows and media appearances often turned into platforms for expressing their beliefs and discussing important topics – it was just part of being a public figure.
Written by Oscar nominee Randall Wallace, Braveheart features Mel Gibson as William Wallace, a Scottish warrior who ignited a rebellion against the harsh English rule of his homeland. This uprising became known as the First War of Scottish Independence. Gibson not only starred in the film but also directed and produced it, making it his second directorial project.
Look, this actor absolutely blew me away this year. Everyone’s talking about his complex character in this new film, but it’s worth remembering he also played a similarly flawed, yet compelling, figure – this time as a criminal – in the fantastic series MobLand. Seeing him nail both roles in the same year really cemented his status as the master of the anti-hero. He just gets those morally gray characters, and delivers a performance you can’t look away from.
The film centers on a wealthy but deeply troubled American family who relocated to Spain six years ago, drawn by the mother’s love of Gaudi and the children’s appreciation for Balenciaga. Since the mother’s tragic death, the family has lived off her inheritance, with the children caring for their demanding, blind father. Jack seems to be the most adjusted, but his brothers and sister harbor complicated feelings for him – Robert is secretly infatuated, and Anna is intensely jealous of Jack’s fiancée, Martha. The family dynamics are far more disturbing than simple sibling rivalry, and Jack’s seemingly normal life is a facade. The story is narrated by Edward, who longs to escape to Greece and fixates on luxury goods. He admits to creating empty, pseudo-philosophical statements, like, “A banana falls down, no matter. A melon falls down, it’s over,” and “People are roses. Families are rosebushes. Rosebushes need pruning.” Revealing more about the plot would spoil the film’s many shocking twists.