Despite referencing a specific historical period and its characters, Song of Samurai is easy to get into, even if you’re not familiar with the background. While it uses humor at times, it doesn’t overshadow the serious story. It’s faster-paced and more action-packed than shows like Shōgun, making it a really fun and quick watch.
While not a glowing review, many dedicated fans were let down by The Book of Boba Fett. The show doesn’t fully focus on Boba Fett himself, and around the halfway point, it starts to feel more like an extension of The Mandalorian Season 2.
Long anime series can seem daunting for people just getting into the medium. Anime fans often want to find something new, but don’t always have time for shows with many episodes. Luckily, there are some fantastic anime that tell complete stories in just twelve episodes – and some hidden gems among them!
The movie Tomb Raider will be available on May 24th. The 2018 film was a fresh start for the Tomb Raider series, arriving 15 years after Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life. Both that film and the previous one from 2001 starred Angelina Jolie in the lead role.
The popular TV show Yellowstone began as a single series, but quickly became a worldwide success. Creator Taylor Sheridan is now expanding the story with several follow-up shows and even some prequels, following the conclusion of Kevin Costner’s character arc. Series like 1883, 1923, Marshals, and Dutton Ranch all explore different eras and perspectives within the Yellowstone world.
The series, titled The Boroughs, is set in a fictional retirement community reminiscent of The Villages in Florida, but located in the New Mexico desert and notably lacking the political leanings often associated with that community. Founded in 1949 by a former coal miner looking to repurpose exhausted land, the Boroughs is now a haven of mid-century homes, charming shops, and abundant recreational facilities like golf courses, pools, and gyms. While advertisements promise residents “the time of your life,” Sam Cooper (Alfred Molina) isn’t interested. A recently widowed aeronautical engineer whose wife, Lily (Jane Kaczmarek), died from a stroke, Sam moved to the Boroughs with his wife’s life savings invested in a new home. He’s consumed by grief and, as portrayed brilliantly by Molina, is a decidedly grumpy and irritable man. He’s pushing away his daughter, Claire (Jena Malone), who is struggling with the loss of her mother, and finds fault with everything his neighbors do. Jack (Bill Pullman) is overly friendly, Renee (Geena Davis) is too boisterous, and Wally (Denis O’Hare) is too blunt. Meanwhile, Art (Clarke Peters) and Judy (Alfre Woodard), a married couple, are dealing with their own issues – his constant marijuana use and her emotional withdrawal – and Sam wants nothing to do with their drama.
Filming for the last season of Emily in Paris is currently underway in Greece, picking up after the fifth season ended with Gabriel hinting at a future together from the Mediterranean. It seems Emily is about to live out a *Mamma Mia!style adventure! After Greece, the show will take Emily to Morocco and then back to Paris, where everything started. Creator Darren Star says making the show has been an incredible experience and thanked viewers for embracing the series and its inspiration for travel and romance. While there’s no official release date yet, previous seasons have typically premiered in December – and what better way to celebrate the holidays than with Emily in Marrakech? Fans are already wondering which Moroccan tagine – chicken and olive or beef and prune – will win Emily’s heart.
Even though the first Resident Evil movie received mixed reviews, it was popular enough to generate five sequels, all starring Milla Jovovich, culminating in Resident Evil: The Final Chapter in 2016. However, that wasn’t truly the end! Now, acclaimed horror director Zach Cregger (known for Barbarian and other works) is taking on the challenge of restarting the film series.
A fan account called KCALOS recently shared a video on Twitter offering a close-up view of the first day of filming for The Batman: Part II. The video, shot in the Queensway Tunnel – which connects Liverpool and Birkenhead under the River Mersey – shows several Gotham City Police cars driving through. One car appears to have a shadowy figure riding on its roof, and later emerges with a broken windshield.
Today, it was announced that Sinners is coming to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights: