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A federal judge ruled on Tuesday, March 31st, that former President Trump’s attempt to cut funding for public media organizations like PBS and NPR was illegal.

As a critic, I’ve been consistently impressed with Taika Waititi’s work. He really made his mark on the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the incredibly fun Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder. But he’s not just a superhero director – his film Jojo Rabbit was brilliant and even earned him an Oscar for its screenplay! Now, he’s flexing his storytelling muscles in a new direction, having written the story for a new animated short based on the popular video game Brawl Stars, introducing the character Najia. It’s fascinating to see his creative range extend to different mediums.

Usually, we suggest the best shows on streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, and HBO Max. But this series is different – it’s perfect for people who enjoy unintentionally funny, low-quality entertainment. The 4-part Netflix thriller has received overwhelmingly negative reviews and currently has a 25% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite this, it’s become strangely captivating – it’s so bizarre and badly made, it’s worth watching just for the experience.

The first two seasons of Paradise have created a rich and complex world that constantly throws obstacles in the path of Secret Service agent Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown). The first season focused on establishing the show’s setting and Collins’ quest to find his wife, Teri (Enuka Okuma), while the second season dramatically changed things by adding a new, surprising twist to the story.

As a big fan of Guy Ritchie, I’ve always loved how his films manage to blend really gritty action with genuinely funny, over-the-top humor – it’s become his signature style, almost a genre on its own. His 2019 film, The Gentlemen, was already pretty wild, but the new TV show of the same name? Honestly, it’s a show I didn’t even know I wanted, but in a world of super-serious crime dramas, it’s exactly what we needed.

Javier Bardem leads the cast as Max Cady, alongside Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson who play married lawyers, Anna and Tom Bowden. The series benefits from the expertise of Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, both of whom served as executive producers. This is the first time the two legendary filmmakers have collaborated on a TV project, building on Scorsese’s 1991 film direction and Spielberg’s previous production of the same story. Their direct involvement ensures a strong vision for this new take on Cape Fear.

The first season of the show delivered a major twist – the discovery of a wider, post-apocalyptic world – which dramatically changed the story. What began as a realistic political drama and murder mystery evolved into a thrilling survival story full of secrets. The season finale revealed that people exist outside the Colorado bunker, hinting at a future conflict between them and those inside.

Okay, so it’s been nearly three years since The Super Mario Bros. Movie absolutely smashed box office records, and now Mario and Luigi are taking their adventures to space! While critics haven’t been blown away this time around, audiences are clearly having a blast. And a big plus? The post-credits scenes definitely hint at even bigger things to come, potentially opening up the whole Mario universe even further.

Luc Besson, 129 minutes

Spyglass is developing a new Scream movie, marking the eighth installment in the franchise, according to Deadline. The script is being written by sisters Lilla and Nora Zuckerman, who previously wrote the pilot for the cancelled Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival on Hulu.