We all know iconic movies like The Matrix and Kill Bill have become classics, and rightfully so. But for every well-remembered film, there are just as many lesser-known, equally enjoyable movies that have faded into obscurity over time.
Friendships like the ones between Black Widow and Hawkeye, or Rocket and Groot, are incredibly strong and reliable. These heroes consistently support each other, and their bond represents one of the most powerful connections in the Marvel universe. Fans are drawn to them not only for their abilities and histories, but also for the unwavering loyalty they show to their friends.
Classic superhero stories about good versus evil will probably always be popular, but viewers are increasingly drawn to stories that offer a fresh take on the genre. This change in preference has helped comic book adaptations like Invincible and The Umbrella Academy find success on television.
The 2006 film Southland Tales surprisingly foreshadowed several things we see today: the influence of comedians and podcasters in politics, the Tesla Cybertruck, and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s continued success as an actor. Director Richard Kelly is amazed by how much the film seems to have predicted. He even points to a character, Baron von Westphalen, as being similar to Elon Musk. Krysta Now believes a storyline from the film even anticipates events in the upcoming season of Euphoria. While Southland Tales features a devastating nuclear attack on America following a conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, Kelly views the film’s apocalyptic ending as ultimately hopeful. He says the film contains both cynicism and anger, but concludes with a ‘metaphysical resurrection’ meant to leave the audience with a sense of emotion. It’s something to hold onto.
Mystery anime can be structured in a couple of ways: some shows present self-contained cases that are resolved each episode, while others tell one big story that unfolds over many episodes or an entire season. Creating a good mystery is challenging, and most series have a few weaker episodes, but the anime listed below consistently deliver strong stories.
Fans anticipating Mike Flanagan’s next Stephen King project have another horror series to look forward to: Bloody Smart on Netflix. This new show will be based on the works of Junji Ito, a horror artist greatly influenced by the cosmic horror style of H.P. Lovecraft, though it’s not a direct adaptation of Lovecraft’s stories.
The 2021 film Mortal Kombat revived the beloved fighting game series as a movie, and the 2023 sequel picks up where it left off, introducing even more characters. This time, Johnny Cage joins the heroes of Earthrealm as they face off against Shao Khan in the Mortal Kombat tournament. The film features a wide range of fighters, including Kitana, Jade, Jax Briggs, Sonya Blade, Scorpion, Kano, Liu Kang, Raiden, Shang Tsung, and Cole Young.
Neon has announced that the film Exit 8 is now available to rent or buy on demand through platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. The movie first premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year, where it was nominated for Best Feature Film, and was released in Japan last fall. It opened in North American theaters on April 10th, and is now available on demand less than a month later, having earned $44 million worldwide in theaters.
There’s a lot of excitement around the upcoming movie, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, scheduled to come out in July 2026. Even though Spider-Man wasn’t in the second season of Daredevil: Born Again, fans are still speculating about a potential team-up between these two heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This isn’t a new idea – people have been suggesting a connection between Spider-Man and Daredevil for about ten years now.
According to data from FlixPatrol, NCIS is currently more popular than Marshals, the newest show in the Yellowstone universe. Marshals is the fourth most-watched series on Paramount+ in the US and will finish its first season on May 24th. NCIS is in second place, two spots ahead.