The 1980s were full of exciting crime movies, thrillers, and even scary crime films, but many of them have faded from memory. While films like Lethal Weapon, The Untouchables, and 48 Hrs. remain popular, numerous other great movies from that era deserve to be rediscovered, and these six films are a great place to start.
Netflix just released a first look at its upcoming adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Emma Corrin, known for The Crown, will play Elizabeth Bennet, and Jack Lowden (Slow Horses) will play Mr. Darcy. You can watch the teaser trailer below.
Horror movies are unique because even though many are poorly made, they can still be incredibly popular. This is especially true within the slasher subgenre – while it’s home to some of the most famous horror films, a lot of them aren’t very good, and that’s often what makes them enjoyable.
Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell lead the new series The Madison, playing husband and wife, Stacy and Preston Clyburn. This neo-Western will take place in both the stunning scenery of Montana and the bustling streets of Manhattan, exploring the complex bonds of family.
Even two hundred years after her passing, Jane Austen’s popular novels, like Sense and Sensibility and Emma, still captivate readers. Her stories, considered classics of literary fiction, have gained even more fans thanks to countless TV and film adaptations. Pride and Prejudice is the most adapted work, famously telling the romantic story of the independent Elizabeth Bennet and the proud, wealthy Mr. Darcy during the Regency era.
Though it followed the hugely popular Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms unexpectedly became a fan favorite after fifteen years. The season finale, focusing on Ser Duncan’s experiences at the Ashford Tourney, was so moving that it completely changes how viewers see Game of Thrones.
The story then jumps ahead to 2017, landing Keiko, Cate, and May on Skull Island, where they discover a base belonging to Apex Cybernetics. Kong makes a brief appearance at the end of this segment. These events are quickly resolved as the second season begins, which focuses on expanding the groundwork laid in season one and charting a new course for the series.
Discord is facing backlash as it tries to improve how it verifies users’ ages and ensures companies safeguard their personal data.
James Gunn recently addressed fan theories on Threads about whether the well-known “Panic in the Sky” comic storyline influenced the upcoming movie. He quickly dismissed the idea, stating it wasn’t a significant inspiration for the film’s plot.
Lillard was understandably upset by Quentin Tarantino’s comments, especially as a longtime fan. He described it as feeling like a punch to the gut, explaining in December that it was incredibly hurtful. He pointed out that Tarantino wouldn’t say such a thing to a major star like Tom Cruise, or to anyone widely accepted in Hollywood. Lillard felt popular with his fans, but not within the industry itself, which he found both humbling and painful. Fortunately, he now recognizes that he is respected in Hollywood as well.