Movies

Disney’s *Tangled* is a truly excellent animated movie, and it’s easily one of my favorites. I vividly remember seeing it in theaters – the “I See the Light” scene was a stunning example of 3D filmmaking. My wife and I were such big fans that we even dressed up as Flynn Rider and Rapunzel for a trip to Disneyland! While *Tangled* isn’t heavily featured at Disney Parks, that’s starting to change a little bit, though opportunities for photos with Rapunzel and Flynn are still limited.

Will *The Smashing Machine* become a timeless boxing movie like *Cinderella Man*, *The Fighter*, or *Raging Bull*? Probably not. However, that isn’t due to any shortcomings of the director, or the performances of the actors, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as Mark Kerr, Emily Blunt as his girlfriend Dawn Staples, and Ryan Bader as his friend and fellow fighter Mark Coleman.

The latest issue of *Weekly Shonen Jump* announced that three new chapters of *Black Clover* will appear in *Jump GIGA 2025 Autumn*, set to be released on October 30th, 2025. These chapters will continue the final fight between Asta and his enemies, signaling the approaching conclusion of the series, which began in 2015. A preview promises an exciting return, stating, “Entrusted with his comrades’ feelings, Asta rises again with a roar!!”

Johnson addressed the film’s box office performance on Instagram, acknowledging that movie success is ultimately out of anyone’s control. More importantly, he emphasized that the movie’s results haven’t diminished the personal impact of playing the role of Kerr, which he described as a life-changing experience. He then shared a message stating:

Sometimes, a truly great movie slips under the radar. That’s what’s happening with *Eephus*, a 2025 film that’s getting incredible reviews but hasn’t yet found a wide audience. Despite being a bit sad and slow-paced, it’s surprisingly exciting and memorable. If you love sports movies, comedies, or enjoy discovering new filmmaking talent, you shouldn’t miss *Eephus*.

Look, for years, *Cujo* pretty much defined animal horror – a terrifying dog turning bad. But a new film, released this year, is completely subverting that trope, and honestly, it’s brilliant. It’s quietly become a huge talking point, racking up a 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Director Ben Leonberg takes the idea of a canine lead and flips it – instead of a monster, this dog is a hero. It’s a really interesting shift, and it feels like a sign of how much the horror genre has matured, becoming more about understanding and even *feeling* for its creatures.

With the rise of social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, voice actors are increasingly expected to have an active online presence when applying for jobs. In a recent interview, voice actor Le was asked about the importance of having a large social media following and how it influences casting choices. Le explained that social media presence is now a significant factor for major projects, but personally, they believe it shouldn’t be so important.

If you missed Season 13’s Rachel Reilly’s return to *Big Brother* on CBS or Paramount+, you might have been surprised to see her eliminated unexpectedly. She failed a sudden “Hamster Wheel” challenge, and instead of a typical eviction, she was simply removed from the game. This caused a strong reaction from fans, but it seems the show’s producers were even more concerned about the situation.

I was so excited to see a post from @Gotham2739! They randomly ran into Andy Muschietti at a bar over the weekend and actually got to ask him about ‘The Brave and the Bold’! It wasn’t a long conversation, but @Gotham2739 confirmed that Muschietti is still set to direct the movie that’s going to bring Batman into James Gunn’s DC Universe. That’s awesome news for fans like me who’ve been waiting for updates!

Zombies first appeared in movies in 1932, but they didn’t become truly popular until George A. Romero’s *Night of the Living Dead*. Since then, the zombie genre has exploded with all sorts of different takes – from genuinely scary horror to surprisingly funny comedies, and even stories that include romance, science fiction, musicals, and cartoons. We’re still captivated by these undead creatures, and filmmakers keep reimagining them to reflect what scares us now. Even after decades, zombies continue to entertain, frighten, and sometimes make us laugh.