Some movies seem simple initially, but reveal deeper meanings and connections if you pay close attention or watch them again. These films are smart without sacrificing enjoyment, and often surprise viewers with their brilliance after the first viewing.
There’s been a lot of discussion about how the X-Men characters from the Fox films – including actors Alan Cumming and Kelsey Grammer – will be featured in the movie coming out in December 2026. Some initially thought they might just have brief appearances, but the trailer indicates they’ll have a much more significant role.
Director Ryan Coogler, age 39, shared that when planning his 2018 Marvel film, he originally suggested Spider-Man’s villain be the main opponent for Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther, in addition to Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger and Andy Serkis as Ulysses Klaue.
This scene quickly became a standout moment in the film – a surprisingly bizarre turn that wasn’t meant to be taken seriously. Milton, a wealthy and unpleasant character who serves as the closest thing to a villain, showed no signs of typical vampire weaknesses like sunlight or a need for blood, and was happily married to his famous wife (played by Gwyneth Paltrow). However, the actor playing him, O’Leary, felt intensely hostile towards the character. He even suggested adding prosthetic fangs and imagined attacking Milton violently. The director, Safdie, decided against making the character a literal vampire, a choice most people (except O’Leary) probably agreed with. The scene remains wonderfully strange, a result of casting performers who bring their own unique personalities to the film.
The movie Den of Thieves, written, produced, and directed by Christian Gudegast, is now available for Peacock subscribers. Gerard Butler plays “Big Nick” O’Brien, a dedicated Los Angeles County Sheriff’s officer on a relentless mission to thwart a daring robbery of the Federal Reserve. The film also features a strong supporting cast including Pablo Schreiber, Curtis Jackson (50 Cent), O’Shea Jackson Jr., Evan Jones, Dawn Olivieri, Mo McRae, and Max Holloway.
I was looking at a recent report from Bushiroad’s Anime Data Insights Lab, and they analyzed 270 anime series from the past year to figure out what was trending. Most of those – 204, to be exact – were brand new shows, while the rest, 66, were either continuations of existing series or spin-offs. Interestingly, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX came out on top, scoring highest in both their overall trend rankings and in fan popularity.
While promoting her podcast, Candace Cameron Bure discussed her experiences as a public figure and what it’s like to be in the spotlight. She emphasized that her faith in God remains her top priority, which helps her stay grounded despite receiving both praise and criticism online. She shared these thoughts with Church Leaders magazine.
Jonah Hex is coming back to DC Comics! The publisher plans to relaunch the character as part of its new ‘Next Level’ line of books, which will launch in 2026.
Throughout much of Season 5, Dustin was noticeably affected by Eddie’s death. He became withdrawn and even started dressing like him, sporting a mullet and a Hellfire Club shirt as a way to cope.
Starting January 1, 2026, you can watch the movie Geostorm for free on Tubi. Released in 2017, the film was directed by Dean Devlin and stars Gerard Butler as Jake Lawson, a satellite designer. The story takes place in a world plagued by natural disasters, where a network of satellites was created to control the weather. When these satellites are compromised, Jake has to figure out who—or what—is responsible before it’s too late. While the plot is quite outlandish and relies heavily on action movie tropes, it doesn’t quite live up to its potential despite Butler’s performance. Here’s a brief description of the film: