Directed by John Maclean, known for Slow West, and featuring Jack Lowden (The Hateful Eight, Slow Horses), Takeiro Hira (Shōgun, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters), and Kōki in the lead role, this Western action film was released in June of last year. It continues a classic cinematic tradition of blending Eastern and Western styles, similar to films like The Magnificent Seven, A Fistful of Dollars, and the 2013 Unforgiven remake.
Okay, as a huge Scream fan, I was really hoping Scream 7 would be something special. The script, co-written by Williamson and Busick, hinted at exploring some interesting ideas – like how we’re obsessed with true crime and how that might fuel more violence, and even what all this AI stuff means for us. But honestly, it just…didn’t go there. It felt like the movie was trying to address these big issues, but ended up getting tangled in them instead. There were way too many characters to keep track of, and it spent a weird amount of time trying to justify the previous film. Plus, the killers were obvious from the start, and the whole thing just dragged. Seriously, it was so slow! It’s gotten to the point where I think even Ghostface needs to put this franchise out of its misery – it deserves a really good scare… permanently.
In 1996, Voyager was airing alongside Deep Space Nine as one of two Star Trek series. Both shows are frequently referenced in Starfleet Academy, but DS9 references were largely contained to a single episode, “Series Acclimation Mil,” which acted as both a tribute and a continuation of the original series. Starfleet Academy has been more open with its nods to Voyager, with Robert Picardo reprising his role as the Doctor being a standout example. Now, years after Voyager ended in 2001, the series feels relevant again, and one episode, in particular, stands out as especially meaningful.
Following his work on House of Cards, Mindhunter was David Fincher’s second project with Netflix. Though it didn’t become a huge cultural phenomenon like House of Cards, it gained a dedicated and passionate following. The show’s consistently high quality – it didn’t have a single weak episode – is the main reason for this loyal fanbase.
There are tons of documentaries available on streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV, but HBO Max has become known for having some of the best true crime content. Their documentaries don’t just recount well-known cases – they often offer new perspectives and push for justice, going above and beyond what you’d expect.
The 2005 film Pride & Prejudice, featuring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen before his role in Succession, has remained surprisingly popular over the years, even surprising actor Tom Hollander. Hollander, a seasoned stage and screen performer with recent roles in The White Lotus and as Truman Capote, fondly remembers filming in the countryside. He never imagined that two decades later, people would still approach him to recite lines from his character about the perfect boiled potato.
Shows like Fuller House and Girl Meets World simply recreated the feel of their 1990s originals. But Netflix also offered something very different: a much darker series. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, which ran for two seasons and 36 episodes, took the beloved elements of the 1996 sitcom Sabrina the Teenage Witch and transformed them into a horror-filled, fantastical, and often violent story.
Sarah Michelle Gellar, known for playing Daphne in the Scooby-Doo movies from 2002 and 2004, approves of the new actress cast in the role. While talking about her upcoming film, Ready or Not 2, Gellar expressed her excitement about Grace taking over the part.
Director: Paul Matthews
Kevin Costner is a major force in modern Westerns – he’s more than just an actor. He actively shapes the genre, like when he starred in and helped produce Yellowstone. He proved his skill early on by winning Oscars for directing and producing Dances With Wolves, establishing him as a key storyteller in the Western world.