Early reactions to Avengers: Doomsday have been very positive, with some people calling it one of Marvel’s greatest movies. At least one reviewer believes it’s even better than any of Marvel’s previous films.
DC’s Absolute editions appeal to both dedicated fans and new readers, and that’s a big part of what makes them successful. While all of these books are excellent, here’s our ranking of the current ongoing Absolute series.
Scarlett Johansson is rare among actors because she can draw audiences to theaters even without relying on well-known franchises. She’s proven this with original films like Sing, We Bought a Zoo, and He’s Just Not That Into You, all of which were very successful. Now, her most popular original movie is gaining traction again on HBO Max, and it’s well-deserved.
All three stories also highlight remarkable women who succeeded in a male-dominated world. It’s easy to assume that chess, being a mental game rather than a physical one, would be more equitable. However, the reality is different. Despite requiring intellectual strength, the world of chess, unfortunately, still allows for sexism and outdated beliefs about the intelligence of men versus women.
As a huge movie buff, I’m really excited about Marty Supreme – it’s the newest film to crack the Top 250, having only come out in December 2025! It’s still so fresh, it just barely made the cut. And the Academy Awards just happened – it received nine nominations, including Best Director for Josh Safdie and a third Best Actor nod for Timothée Chalamet, which is fantastic!
As much as I love ’90s films, I definitely haven’t included everything iconic. It wasn’t about making a completely exhaustive list. For example, you won’t find Pulp Fiction in here, and sadly, 10 Things I Hate About You didn’t quite make the cut either.
Last week was full of drama: Lucy and Pippa had a confrontation with Chris, Stephen introduced a new girlfriend, Pippa and Diana were unfaithful to Wrigley, Stephen harassed Diana, Evan mistreated women, and Lucy and Alex seemed to thrive on Lucy’s insecurities. This week, they’re repeating all the same behaviors, but with a goth Valentine’s Day theme – everyone’s wearing black eyeliner and drawing teardrops on their faces. It’s so unsettling that I immediately wondered if someone had been murdered, and Pippa voiced the same thought – wondering if the actions meant someone was killed in prison! It was a strangely synchronized thought.
The atmosphere shifts dramatically. During sex, Emma hits Charlie with excessive force, then angrily accuses him of being preoccupied with a secret she’s hiding. She even threatens him with a kitchen knife. Charlie is left completely shaken and distraught. A wedding photographer, played by Zoë Winters from Materialists, observes their unraveling, noting they don’t seem to know each other anymore. The couple’s problems stem from a terrible thing Emma has done – something truly awful.
A truly unpleasant new character has entered the scene in the third episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, titled “The Squire.” As Dunk and his young squire, Egg, prepare for the tournament at Ashford, they encounter the powerful Targaryen family: Prince Baelor, the future king, his brother Prince Maekor, and their nephew, Prince Aerion—known as Brightflame—who is portrayed by Finn Bennett, known for his role in True Detective: Night Country. Aerion quickly establishes himself as a cruel and formidable presence.
The choice of D’Amaro as CEO wasn’t a surprise. For months, he and Dana Walden, co-chair of Disney Entertainment, were leading candidates, with many believing D’Amaro was the frontrunner. His long career with Disney and the significant role theme parks play in the company’s success were key factors in the board’s decision. While he lacked experience in TV and film production – something both previous CEOs, Bob Iger and Michael Eisner, had – his other strengths proved decisive. Disney is also appointing Walden as president and chief creative officer, likely to bolster the company’s creative leadership.