Steven Spielberg’s ‘Empire of the Sun,’ is Still Relevant in 2026

It took Steven Spielberg a surprisingly long time to create a truly impactful war film. Though he’d made comedies like 1941 in the 1970s, and audiences had loved his movies for over ten years before Empire of the Sun, it always seemed inevitable he’d tackle the difficult subject of war. This fascination stems from his father, a WWII veteran, who frequently shared stories of his experiences fighting in Burma with young Spielberg. Surrounded by veterans through his father and his friends, Spielberg grew up immersed in war stories. But what sets his initial foray into the genre apart?

‘Project Hail Mary’ First Reactions Praise Ryan Gosling’s Sci-Fi Adventure

Ryland Grace, a science teacher played by Ryan Gosling, finds himself on a spaceship, far from Earth, with no memory of his past. As his memories return, he discovers he’s on a critical mission: to figure out why the sun is fading and find a way to save Earth. He’ll need all his scientific skills and creative thinking, but he might not have to face this challenge alone thanks to a surprising new friend.

MonsterVerse Fans Still Don’t Know Kurt Russell Is Wyatt’s Father

While answering fan questions about the Apple TV+ show, Kurt and Wyatt Russell came across a particularly funny comment. A viewer noticed the actor playing a younger version of Kurt Russell’s character in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters had a great Kurt Russell impression, which immediately made both actors burst out laughing.

Marshals Review: Luke Grimes Can’t Save This Soulless Yellowstone Spinoff

Honestly, the 6666 spinoff just feels…flat. Luke Grimes is a great actor – he really nails that mix of vulnerability and toughness in Kayce – but even he can’t save a storyline that feels pretty tapped out. It’s become this basic procedural about U.S. Marshals chasing bad guys in Montana, and Kayce is just…there. To try and force him into this expanding Yellowstone universe, the show is taking some really strange turns with his character and the people around him. It’s doing everything the Yellowstone finale tried so hard not to do with the prodigal son – it’s completely undermining what made Kayce special.

Vanderpump Rules Season-Finale Recap: Pride Before the Fall

The Pride celebration is hitting a snag – it’s attracting too many straight people. Venus is organizing the event, and Natalie is creating the drinks. She’s made a bright blue cocktail and wants to name it “Aquamarine,” which feels like something a stereotypical, overly-spiritual straight woman would suggest. This isn’t a mainstream music festival; it’s Pride. Marcus jokingly claims to be “10 percent gay,” which raises a ridiculous question about what that even means. He suggests naming the drink “Blue Balls,” arguing his limited gayness somehow qualifies him, but even that name is a bad idea – nobody wants to be reminded of that at Pride! If someone wanted that imagery, they could easily find it elsewhere online. Venus then proposes “Butt Slut” as the drink’s name, and everyone agrees it’s perfect. That’s what Pride is all about: silly drinks, over-the-top sexuality, hookups, and finding glitter in unexpected places for months to come.

5 Marvel Villains Confirmed For Spider-Man Noir, Ranked By Threat Level

The first trailer for Spider-Noir suggests a variety of villains will appear, ranging from powerful crime lords to updated versions of familiar supervillains. Aside from characters who haven’t been officially confirmed yet, like Mister Negative and Man-Spider, here’s a ranking of 5 villains we know will be in the series, ordered from least to most dangerous.

Summer House Recap: Bros Before Shows

Let’s take a quick break from the recap for our first-ever “Newbie Report,” focusing on how the new contestants are doing. First up is Levi, who hasn’t really been featured since the very first episode. While she wore a memorable corn costume to the first party, she hasn’t quite made a strong impression yet. KJ is also keeping a low profile, especially in group situations. However, he really connects with people in one-on-one conversations – he’s opened up to West about his anxiety, shared his background with Ciara, and talked about his father with Bailey. KJ seems to fit in well with the guys, but he’ll need to build stronger relationships, whether romantic or friendly, if he wants to return next season.

Supernatural Spinoff Confirms Impala as Universe’s Greatest Hero

Lovingly called ‘Baby,’ the Impala isn’t just a car to Sam and Dean—it’s their comfortable haven and feels like home. In Season 5, Chuck (who is revealed to be God) suggests the car has a significant role to play in the grand scheme of things. The show’s spin-off series ultimately confirms this, declaring Baby to be the greatest hero in the entire Supernatural world in its final episode.