In Ryan Coogler’sSinners, Smoke and Stack are twins who have returned home to Mississippi to open their very own juke joint, and weirdly enough, their names say a lot about their characters. Released on July 13, 2025,Sinnersis a historical horror film that has quickly become a smash hit, breaking box office records andadding to Hollywood’s recent vampire renaissance. In general,Sinnersis a special movie that blends genres and centers on important themes of race, culture, and prejudice....

Sonic the Hedgehog 4has a deep bench of video game characters it could pull from, but these ten characters probably won’t make the cut. After the massive success ofSonic the Hedgehog 3, fans have been eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the Blue Blur’s adventures — especially after the post-credits scene broughtfan-favorites Amy Roseand Metal Sonic to the big screen. There are dozens of other video game characters from theSonicuniverse who could follow suit, bringing their own wild energy to the movie franchise....

As I reflect on my time atStar Wars CelebrationJapan 2025, I’ve found that I learned one majorStar Warslesson that the entire fandom needs to learn, too. Over the years, the reputation of theStar Warsfandom has only seemed to get worse and worse. This comes afterreview-bombings of projects such asThe Acolyteand evenStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, and campaigns to harass actors like John Boyega, Kelly Marie Tran, and Amandla Stenberg....

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Stick season 1, episode 8. Stickepisode 8, “Clark the Mark,” introduces the Apple TV+ golf comedy’s new lifeline in Timothy Olyphant’s character, Clark Ross. Clark played on the PGA Tour withOwen Wilson’s Pryce Cahillback in the day and said an unforgivable thing aboutPryce’s son, Jett, which sparked a viral rage-fueled blowup that ended Pryce’s career. In the flesh, Clark Ross is hard to dislike. Handsome, charming, and annoyingly fit, Ross is portrayed as one of those special guys who has it all and is loved by everyone, except for ourmainStickcastmembers, who try to hustle him in his own steakhouse....

Brooklyn Nine-Nine, arguably one of the funniest shows to come out in recent years, is finally about to reach the end of its often touching and always hilarious journey. After some truly heartfelt moments, a near cancelation, and plenty of belly laughs, the cast and crew have begun to say their goodbyes after filming on the final episodes of theupcoming 8th and final seasonhas concluded. But perhaps none share as close a relationship with the show as Lt....

The Musicians(original titleLes musiciens) is a thoughtful diatribe on great artistic minds, but it doesn’t entirely connect with us laypeople watching from the real world. In this French picture, patron of the arts Astrid Carlson (Valérie Donzelli) manages to track down all four instruments of a historic quartet and persuades her family’s company to spend millions on them. All this is to see through her late father’s dream of recording the quartet playing together, in perfect conditions, and with some of the most talented musicians in the world....

In the mid-2010s, anime was thriving on dark, thought-provoking stories. Following the breakout success ofAttack on Titan, audiences were hungry for series that combined visceral action with layered moral dilemmas. In 2014,Tokyo Ghoulseemed destined to be the next big hit, as an edgy, atmospheric blend of psychological horror and urban fantasy that captivated viewers instantly. Sui Ishida’s manga offered exactly what fans craved: rich themes, unforgettable characters, and a gripping story that blurred the line between humanity and monstrosity....

For anyone missingHow to Get Away with Murder, an upcoming legal thriller is the perfect show to watch next. Debuting on ABC in September 2014 and running until May 2020,How to Get Away with Murderwas led by Oscar winner Viola Davis as Annalise Keating. A defense attorney and a law professor at a prestigious university, Keating routinely ended up having to cover up the messes of her students, who areknown as the Keating Five, and their associates....

Quick Links Despite how contentious a series it is, there’s no denying thatTokyo Revengersis one of the biggest anime franchises of the past decade, even compared toShonen Jumpfranchises. Both the anime and the manga have been major hits pretty much everywhere in the world except for the West, and with the manga selling over 80 million copies worldwide, it’s objectively one of the best-selling manga of all time. Tokyo Revengersis easily one of the biggest successes of the past decade, and its creator, Ken Wakui, is hardly a one-hit wonder....

Pixar is famous for its recurring trends, Easter eggs, and references, andToy Story 5really needs to restore one that has been missing from six of the studio’s recent movies.Toy Story 5is one of Pixar’s most significant upcoming movies, with it being expected to be a big win after the box office failures of several recent original movies from Pixar. Toy Story 5will be following up on two original movies,those being 2026’sHoppersand 2025’sElio, as well as the smash box office hit from 2024,Inside Out 2....

Twisted Metalseason 2’s Rotten Tomatoes score drastically improves Anthony Mackie’s video game adaptation in contrast to season 1’s critical rating.Twisted Metalseason 2follows John, Quiet, and a whole host of other characters who become embroiled in Calypso’s upcoming deadly racing tournament. The winner will be granted one wish, promising plenty of carnage and chaos during the event. Now, according toRotten Tomatoes,Twisted Metalseason 2 has a much higher critics score than season 1....

Netflix’sUntamedcould have a long future on the platform. Led by executive producer and leading man Eric Bana (Kyle Turner), the show features Sam Neill (Paul Souter), Lily Santiago (Naya Vasquez), and Rosemarie DeWitt (Jill Bodwin). They all star as leading characters in a show that focuses on a murder mystery set in the heart of Yosemite National Park. Whilemost murder mysteriesfeature standard police officers,Untamedstars the ISB, the investigative arm of the National Parks....

While better known for its escapist thrills and broad range of humor, the comic book adaptation genre can still offer insightful and thematically powerful tales. For every joyousAvengersadventure, there are gripping celebrations of the modern Black community and clashes between Afro-minorities and native Africans inRyan Coogler’sBlack Pantherfilms, as well as the, albeit mishandled, exploration of mental health and the US' still-lackluster infrastructure to aid those in need in Todd Phillips’Jokermovies. However, before they all came about, there wasV for Vendetta, which is still one of the most powerful 20 years later....