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June’s narration in The Handmaid’s Tale sometimes felt a bit obvious, but it was also beautifully done. It was particularly effective in the show’s first seasons at reminding viewers that June was relatable – she came from the same world we know. For example, in the very first episode, she says she’s ‘okay’ out loud, but thinks to herself, ‘pious little shit.’ This internal monologue, revealed through narration, highlighted the contrast between the calm exterior of life in Gilead and the harsh reality of experiencing it.

Euphoria, created by Sam Levinson, first aired on HBO in 2019 and follows a group of high school students dealing with issues like drugs, relationships, and growing up. Following a successful second season in 2022, it appears the upcoming third season will likely be the show’s finale.

According to Deadline, Marisa Abela (known for Industry), Adria Arjona (Andor), and Ella Purnell (Fallout) are being considered for a major villain role in the upcoming Superman sequel. The report specifies they are screen-testing for the part of Maxima, an alien queen who is interested in Superman as a partner. Maxima first appeared in Action Comics #645 in 1990, created by Roger Stern and George Pérez.

I’m really worried about the Boys right now. Things are looking incredibly tough for them. Hughie, Mother’s Milk, and Frenchie are stuck in one of Vought’s awful internment camps – they’re calling it ‘Freedom Camp 47’, which is just sickening. Kimiko’s had to go into hiding all the way over in the Philippines. And Butcher… well, he’s being Butcher, dealing with some seriously dark personal stuff. Annie is bravely trying to keep the resistance going, fighting against Vought as they round up anyone who supported Stormfront – it’s a terrifying parallel to history. Even A-Train is running, trying to protect his family. It feels like everything is falling apart, and I just hope they can pull through.

I just read an interview with Tom Holland in GQ, and he’s seriously hyped about Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. He called it an “absolute masterpiece,” and said it’s unlike anything he’s ever seen – and he really emphasized that he’s not just saying that because he’s in it. Honestly, you always take those kinds of comments with a grain of salt, but he sounded genuinely blown away by the filmmaking. He even told Nolan he thought some of the sequences had to be CGI, they were so incredible! It sounds like Nolan has really outdone himself this time.

Marvel had a plan to continue the legacy of Captain America after Steve Rogers retired, and while the shield has been passed on, characters linked to it from the comics keep appearing. Interestingly, the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again series—which rarely focuses on the Avengers—might be hinting at another potential Captain America: the daughter of Jessica Jones.

The show Paradise is a huge hit! Season 2, which just finished, has already been streamed for over 30 million hours. When the new season launched, viewers also re-watched the first season, adding another 25 million hours of watch time. In total, both seasons of Paradise have been watched for an incredible 12 billion minutes around the world, and the audience continues to grow.

According to Deadline, James Gunn is close to finding an actress to play Maxima in the upcoming DCU Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow. He’s considering Marisa Abela, Adria Arjona, and Ella Purnell for the role, which is envisioned as a potential love interest for Superman.

I recently watched We Need to Talk About Kevin, and wow, it really stuck with me. It’s about a couple, played brilliantly by Tilda Swinton and John C. Reilly, and their son, Kevin – played by Ezra Miller. The movie starts with what seems like a perfect family, but things quickly unravel as Kevin starts acting out, and his behavior gets increasingly disturbing. It all builds to this shocking event, and honestly, it’s a tough film to get through. Lynne Ramsay’s direction is amazing, though. It’s hard to watch, but you absolutely can’t look away.

So, what about the future of the show? Well, it’s a bit up in the air. I read in Variety that Sam Levinson, the creator of Euphoria, basically writes each season as if it’s the finale. He’s saying he doesn’t have any plans for a fourth season right now, which is kinda wild! As a fan, it’s a little scary, but I guess he wants to keep things fresh and not drag it out.