While Star Trek: Discovery generally received positive feedback from critics and fans, it did face criticism, particularly regarding the new look of the Klingons. These iconic aliens were so drastically redesigned that many viewers didn’t recognize them when the show first aired. The controversy lingered for about six years, but was surprisingly resolved with the debut of Strange New Worlds.
Miniseries are great because they tell complete, compelling stories without dragging on. However, even really well-made and creative miniseries often get overlooked because they don’t have the built-in audience that long-running shows enjoy.
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There’s more good news for Star Wars fans! There are reports that Lucasfilm might be bringing the original versions of the first three Star Wars movies back to cinemas. For decades, fans have only been able to see updated versions, so if these rumors are true, many people would finally get to experience the original theatrical releases on the big screen.
While King raises a valid point, most superhero movies and shows avoid excessive violence for a good reason: a large portion of their audience is children, and studios are aware of this. Even if someone isn’t a fan of the genre, they can still appreciate it occasionally. The author, known for horror films, doesn’t often recommend superhero movies, but he does from time to time.
When it comes to series finales, Star Trek: The Next Generation set the standard. The 1994 episode, “All Good Things…”, beautifully concluded seven seasons of the show and is widely considered one of the best TV finales ever made. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine also finished powerfully in 1999 with its moving final episode, “What You Leave Behind.”
There’s trouble for Sylvester Stallone’s series, Tulsa King. As the conflict between Dwight and Jeremiah Dunmire reaches a climax and the season nears its end, the show hasn’t quite delivered on all its initial goals. This is especially unfortunate since Samuel L. Jackson is still scheduled to appear as a guest star in season 3.
Over the next few weeks, you can expect a new movie aiming for Oscar recognition to be released almost every week. This trend started in October with films like The Smashing Machine, After the Hunt, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, and Bugonia – all released in the fall and expected to be contenders throughout awards season.
At the premiere of Predator: Badlands, producer Ben Rosenblatt discussed the possibility of Arnold Schwarzenegger returning as Dutch in a future Predator movie. He told Deadline that getting Schwarzenegger back would be a dream come true, as both the actor and the character have become iconic through the franchise. Rosenblatt also shared that Schwarzenegger enjoys the newer Predator films and has been in conversations with director Dan Trachtenberg, suggesting a potential return could happen.
Predator: Badlands is mostly its own story, with few connections to the other Predator movies. It’s a treat for longtime fans, faithfully adapting a Dark Horse Predator comic, but it’s also made to be accessible to newcomers. The PG-13 rating is intended to draw in a younger audience and introduce them to the Predator franchise.