The movie Wicked: For Good ends with Glinda successfully opening the Grimmerie, a powerful book of spells. This is different from the original stage musical, where Glinda never demonstrates any magical ability, let alone the power to open the Grimmerie.
In its first few seasons, Rick and Morty often relied on shocking moments to distract from weaker plots. Thankfully, the show evolved and started focusing more on the emotional lives and development of its main characters.
The Lord of the Rings films are a fantastic example of how great world-building and well-developed characters can combine to create an unforgettable story. Many modern fantasy movies focus too much on either impressive settings or interesting characters, but rarely succeed at both. What makes the Lord of the Rings trilogy so powerful is how much we invest in the relationships, the significance of the choices made, and how satisfying the story’s big moments feel. Each film in the trilogy contains scenes that are standouts in the fantasy genre, and Peter Jackson’s adaptation is full of memorable moments that truly set it apart.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – the pizza-loving, wisecracking heroes known for fighting crime – are still incredibly popular. Paramount Pictures, which owns the rights to the franchise, is actively developing new movies based on the many compelling storylines from the comic books.
Now that Billy Bob Thornton is starring in season two of Landman, many new viewers are probably curious about his other work. He’s been acting for over 40 years, appearing in a wide variety of movies and TV shows.
Similar to Apple TV+’s popular show Ted Lasso, Shrinking isn’t a typical comedy. A key storyline that continues into season 3 focuses on therapist Paul Rhodes (played by Ford) and his struggle with Parkinson’s disease, a condition that affects the brain and causes movement problems.
Popular shows like Cheers, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Newhart first aired, making stars out of their actors. The TV landscape was filled with brightly colored scenes and dramatic, ‘very special’ episodes, resulting in some undeniably cheesy programs. While not necessarily bad, these shows were definitely a little silly.
In a recent interview with Variety, Matt and Ross Duffer discussed how they developed Stranger Things, including the shows and ideas that influenced them and what they specifically tried to avoid. Matt Duffer mentioned that the fantasy series Game of Thrones was a key inspiration when they first launched the show in 2016.
Following a months-long, covert battle against Spheric Solutions and the Cirque du Sin, the latest issue of Nightwing (#132, by Dan Watters, Dexter Soy, Veronica Gandini, and Wes Abbott) brings Dick Grayson face-to-face with his newest enemy. Surprisingly, the real threat isn’t Olivia Pearce, but the terrifying clown called Zanni, who has been manipulating her body and possesses powers beyond anything Nightwing could imagine.
The movie ends with a subtle but powerful moment. Though Glinda and Elphaba are apart, clever editing suggests they share a connection, as they simultaneously think of each other. As a brief part of their song, “For Good,” plays, Glinda’s magical book, the Grimmerie, unexpectedly opens and seems to turn to a specific page.