Movies

As a total fan of period dramas, I’ve been completely hooked on Bridgerton. It’s based on Julia Quinn’s novels, which center around the Bridgerton family and their romantic lives – the matriarch, the Dowager Viscountess, really holds things together. Each book – and now each season of the show – focuses on a different sibling finding love. Everyone’s wondering who will take center stage in Season 5, and honestly, there’s one character that just makes the most sense to me.

Emerald Fennell discussed the Zatanna movie she was writing before DC Studios was formed, during an appearance on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast. She previously described the script as “demented” and explained, with a laugh, that this was likely because she was personally struggling at the time.

Mobile gaming has long been popular, but it used to mean short, simple games. Now, you can experience full-scale adventures like Red Dead Redemption on your phone, which is a huge leap forward. According to The Game Business, this gives a whole new audience a chance to play as John Marston and enjoy this classic game on the go, essentially giving the game a fresh start on mobile devices.

The actor revealed in November 2024 that he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in August 2023. To help cover his medical expenses, he had been selling items from his time on Dawson’s Creek. Now, his close friends have started a GoFundMe campaign to support his wife, Kimberly, and their six children, according to Variety. Kimberly Van Der Beek shared the campaign link on Instagram, adding a message to accompany it.

Marvel is developing two spin-offs from WandaVision. Agatha All Along followed the show’s villain after the events of WandaVision and brought back one of Wanda and Vision’s sons, Billy. Vision Quest, planned for 2026, will feature White Vision and reintroduce their other son, Tommy. However, neither of these projects will be a direct continuation of the WandaVision story with Scarlet Witch, and a true sequel might not happen.

The new series, Off Campus, is adapted from the popular novels by Elle Kennedy. It’s a dramatic college story that centers on a high-profile hockey team and the relationships—both romantic and platonic—of the people around them. The show explores themes of love, loss, and growing up as these characters navigate the challenges of becoming adults.

Todd McFarlane is a leading figure in independent comics, especially since he left Marvel and launched Spawn in 1992. He’d already become well-respected in the industry, and his fans enthusiastically supported his move to Image Comics. Since then, he’s not only continued to create successful work with Spawn, reaching record levels of popularity, but has also become a prominent voice within the industry. Recently, his comments about what fans want from comics unintentionally brought a long-standing debate back into the spotlight.

Brandon Sklenar, known for playing Spencer Dutton in 1923, will be in a new Western film coming out soon. He also appeared in two popular movies last year: the mystery thriller Drop with Meghann Fahy, and the psychological thriller The Housemaid, alongside Sydney Sweeney.

Dusty Mancinelli and Madeleine Sims-Fewer’s film is a throwback to 1970s horror, and it’s clear what inspired them. At times, the movie seems more focused on showing off those influences than on truly exploring them, and this dedication to a retro horror style holds it back somewhat. However, the film creates a uniquely unsettling atmosphere. The cinematography beautifully captures a peaceful, rural setting that hides a disturbing undercurrent.

As a big fan of Sam Raimi’s work, I was excited to hear about a Darkman sequel! But it seems Liam Neeson hasn’t been asked to come back yet. He’s said he hasn’t even had a conversation with Raimi about it, which is a little surprising. It leaves his potential involvement totally up in the air, and honestly, I’m hoping they find a way to get him on board!