Movies

With Star Trek television shows ending, Paramount is focusing on a brand new movie to bring the franchise back to life in theaters. They believe the key to success for this 60-year-old series is offering fans a completely fresh perspective. Meanwhile, CBS recently canceled a new Star Trek series starring a doctor who, notably, is from Pittsburgh – the same hometown as the show’s creator, Craig Sweeny, who also worked on the original Star Trek.

Deborah has finalized her outfit and is now meticulously planning her dramatic entrance at Madison Square Garden. She envisions being lifted from a large, glittering coffin by the Knicks dancers – specifically, short brunettes – while wearing a custom Schiaparelli ball-gag and straitjacket. (It was a surprisingly relevant detail to mention Schiaparelli!) Amanda points out that Deborah’s safety during this elaborate stunt is irrelevant if there’s no audience to see it – a hint of things to come. Since Deborah can’t make a public appearance as is, they need to find a solution. (The joke about Billy Joel promoting his concert by sailing around Manhattan was great: apparently, you can get a ticket for that even on the water!)

Over the last twenty-six years, we’ve seen many iconic villain performances, from Heath Ledger as the Joker to Javier Bardem’s Anton Chigurh and David Carradine’s Bill. However, the 21st century has also given us some surprisingly overlooked villains. While characters like Calvin Candie, Thanos, and Daniel Plainview are widely celebrated, many other villainous performances are just as strong and deserve more recognition. Here are ten examples of truly underrated movie villains.

Highland Film Group has announced a new movie called White, which will be available for international buyers at the Cannes Film Festival. Kate Beckinsale, known for her roles in Underworld and Pearl Harbor, will star alongside Katherine McNamara (Shadowhunters, Maze Runner: The Death Cure). Jake West (Evil Aliens) is directing the film, based on a script by Dan Schaffer, who also created the comic book series Dogwitch.

Francis Ford Coppola directed the highly praised films The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974), both based on Mario Puzo’s novel. He later finished the story with The Godfather Part III in 1990, focusing on Al Pacino’s character, Michael Corleone. Now, a new project will explore the Godfather story again, this time through the eyes of someone connected to Michael.

The fourth season of Westworld concluded with Dolores Abernathy creating a test to decide the fate of all conscious beings, effectively returning the show to a recreation of the original park. This paved the way for a fifth and final season intended to revisit the themes of the first season and wrap up the complex storyline. However, HBO canceled the show in 2022, and it was subsequently removed from their streaming service, meaning that planned conclusion will never be seen.

This week, the movie Ordinary Angels has become a streaming hit in the US, reaching the Top 10 on Peacock, according to FlixPatrol. Currently ranked at number 8, it’s gaining popularity and moved ahead of Brendan Fraser’s The Mummy. Just above Ordinary Angels at number 7 is the disaster film The Day After Tomorrow.

Following the first season of Tracker, actor Justin Hartley discussed his character Colter’s romantic prospects. He explained that Colter intentionally avoids relationships because he believes it would be unfair to involve a partner and family in his dangerous line of work. However, despite his efforts, those close to Colter have already been put at risk, suggesting his love life could be explored further.

As a Steam user, I’m always excited to see what new free-to-play games are popping up, and honestly, they’re adding so many every week! I just stumbled across this totally new action game, and it’s a real gem – super cozy, designed for co-op, and has a really unique style with the cutest art. The best part? It just dropped on Steam and everyone who’s tried it loves it – it has a 100% user rating! Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for something fresh and adorable.

Prime Video has become a popular choice for fantasy lovers thanks to shows like The Wheel of Time, Good Omens, The Legend of Vox Machina, and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. And there’s more to come! Prime Video is continuing to invest in fantasy content with both new seasons of existing shows and entirely new series. One of these upcoming shows is Fourth Wing, which is based on the popular adult fantasy romance novel of the same name by Rebecca Yarros.