Movies

Whenever popular anime like *Attack on Titan* and *One Piece* receive praise, someone inevitably argues they’re overhyped. Interestingly, these criticisms often highlight just how impressive these series are. Whether it’s dismissing *Demon Slayer* as overly polished or criticizing *One Piece* for its length, these complaints often seem less like thoughtful critique and more like a desire to go against the grain. Ultimately, this kind of negativity reveals more about the person making the complaint than the anime itself, because some shows are just undeniably excellent.

Rom-coms are making a comeback, thanks to a wave of new releases on streaming services – and some believe Taylor Swift’s influence is part of the reason. But Netflix’s recent offering, *French Lover*, feels particularly special. This French romantic comedy, directed by Lisa-Nina Rives, brings a fresh perspective to the genre. Starring Omar Sy as a famous actor named Abel Camara and Sara Giraudeau as Marion, a woman going through a divorce, the film follows their surprising connection as they try to build a relationship while dealing with public attention and the opinions of those around them. *French Lover* stands out from the crowd, and here’s what makes it different.

In a recent interview with People, showrunner Paris O’Donnell talked about which actors from *Grey’s Anatomy* he thought would be a good addition to *9-1-1: Nashville*. He praised his former colleagues, saying, “They were all great. Sandra [Oh] is just one example of the many talented actors on that show.”

Nicholas Hoult, known for his role in *Mad Max: Fury Road*, recently shared his thoughts on playing Lex Luthor with GQ. He expressed his enthusiasm for revisiting the character, explaining that the experience left him eager to reprise the role, even though he hasn’t seen the script for the sequel yet.

Fans spent the summer wondering about the fate of characters on *Fire Country* after the Season 3 finale. It was confirmed at the beginning of Season 4 that Bode’s father, Vince, tragically died in the fire. This is a major loss for the CBS series and will undoubtedly affect the characters going forward. I recently spoke with the showrunner and asked her about the difficult decision to kill off Vince Leone.

The classic film *Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory* will be removed from Netflix on November 1st, according to What’s on Netflix. Starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka and Peter Ostrum as Charlie Bucket, the movie is based on Roald Dahl’s 1964 book, *Charlie and the Chocolate Factory*. For over 50 years, this beloved fantasy film has become a classic, currently holding a 90% rating from critics and an 87% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes based on over 250,000 reviews.

Keanu Reeves has been a famous actor for over four decades, but it’s only recently that people have truly started recognizing his talent and the impact of his films. He’s starred in many successful movies, from comedies like *Bill & Ted’s* to action series like *The Matrix* and *John Wick*. However, for a long time, many critics seemed surprised by these successes, treating them as flukes. This is likely because it’s been hard to pinpoint exactly what Reeves does that makes his films so captivating.

So, the new *Freaky Friday* is finally out to own digitally, and it comes with some cool behind-the-scenes stuff. I was especially fascinated by the featurette called “Making Things Freakier.” The director, Nisha Ganatra, talked about filming that wild car chase scene with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan – you know, when they’re stuck in each other’s bodies and tearing around L.A. in Jake’s car. She was explaining how they actually shot it, and it sounded pretty crazy!

The new show *Boston Blue* kicked off on TV in 2025, bringing back Donnie Wahlberg as Detective Danny Reagan. While the series is set in Boston, hints suggested we’d see some returning characters. It was already known that Bridget Moynahan would reprise her role as Erin Reagan for the premiere, and viewers enjoyed seeing her support her brother after Sean was hospitalized. However, that wasn’t the only surprise appearance, and fans were thrilled by another unexpected guest.

So, I just finished watching *Agatha All Along*, and honestly, it got me thinking. Elizabeth Olsen, who plays Scarlet Witch, has been really wanting to bring the character back for the next big *Avengers* movies – *Doomsday* and *Secret Wars*. It makes you wonder… will we actually get a Season 2 of *WandaVision*? The answer seems to be… possibly? It’s not a definite yes, but there’s definitely a chance!