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The 1990s were a fantastic decade for Steven Spielberg, bringing us some of his most beloved and frequently quoted films. He started the decade with 1991’s Hook, a reimagining of the classic Peter Pan story, starring the late Robin Williams as Peter Banning, who rediscovers his inner child. The film features an incredible cast including Dustin Hoffman as Captain Hook, Julia Roberts as Tinker Bell, and Maggie Smith as Wendy Darling. Even Phil Collins makes an appearance! Hook is a particularly strong memory for those who grew up in the ’90s, as many Millennials watched Robin Williams throughout their childhoods. While it’s easy to view the film through a nostalgic lens – and nostalgia is popular right now – Hook still holds up remarkably well, even though Spielberg himself isn’t its biggest fan. It’s especially notable for one quote that remains powerfully resonant today – arguably Spielberg’s most memorable line, even 35 years later.

For a while, Person of Interest looked like a typical crime show, and that’s how it attracted so many viewers. But beneath the action, it was actually a remarkably insightful science fiction series about artificial intelligence, the dangers of unchecked power, the value of data, and the trade-offs we make for security. If you haven’t watched it, now’s the time. And if you have, it deserves another viewing.

Announced in March 2023, Average Height, Average Build was set to be the next film from the director of The Big Short. The Netflix comedy, about a serial killer who becomes a lobbyist in Washington, D.C., initially attracted stars like Robert Pattinson, Robert Downey Jr., and Amy Adams. However, the project was put on hold in December 2023.

Amazon Prime Video has a great selection of action shows, including hits like Reacher, Jack Ryan, The Boys, and Citadel. While the action genre can be hit or miss, Amazon has consistently delivered high-quality series.

Many people forget that Peter Dinklage voiced Captain Gutt in Ice Age: Continental Drift. This makes his new role in Alien: Earth particularly interesting, because the series revealed a surprising connection between the Ice Age movies and the Alien franchise. With Dinklage now involved in Alien: Earth, the reference to Ice Age feels even more layered and self-aware.

The command a captain gives to initiate warp speed has become a well-known part of Star Trek. It really took off with Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his famous “Engage!” on Star Trek: The Next Generation. More recent Star Trek shows on Paramount+ have highlighted these commands, with Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) saying “Let’s fly!” on Star Trek: Discovery, and Captain Christopher Pike using “Hit it!” on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

As The Boys heads into its fifth and final season, the writers are tying up storylines before the series ends. While major questions, like the fate of Homelander, are being saved for last, other significant plot points are already being resolved. The episode “Fifteen Inches of Sheer Dynamite” delivered a particularly emotional ending by bringing a long-developing story to a thrilling and satisfying conclusion.

Recently on X (formerly Twitter), ONE publicly praised the manga Life-Man by Nanda Tou and artist Ayaki. He’s a big fan of the series and even wrote the introduction for the first volume, explaining that the manga’s portrayal of hardworking people inspired him to persevere through life’s challenges.

Though he’s known for his work in movies, the actor has also appeared in a variety of television shows. He’s played roles ranging from the teen drama Switched at Birth on ABC Family to the war miniseries Masters of the Air on Apple TV. These appearances demonstrate his talent and versatility, showing he consistently delivers strong performances in any project he takes on.