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The first time I watchedGrave of the Fireflies, I ugly-cried through the entire second half of the film and then continued for another hour or so after it was over. I’m not exaggerating when I say this just might be the saddest movie ever made. It’s about an orphaned brother and sister, Seita and Setsuko, trying to survive in Kobe, Japan, during the last few months of World War II. After they lose their mother in the first few minutes, their lives just get bleaker and bleaker as they get more and more desperate for food, money, and medicine....

Footage from Guillermo del Toro’sFrankensteinreveals a new look at Oscar Isaac’s Victor. Written and directed by del Toro, based on Mary Shelley’s iconic 1818 novel of the same name, the upcoming Netflix film stars Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, the young scientist who creates an undead creature through his unorthodox scientific experiments, with Jacob Elordi starring as Frankenstein’s monster.Guillermo del Toro’sFrankensteincastalso includes Mia Goth, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, Christian Convery, Charles Dance, Felix Kammerer, and Christoph Waltz....

Warning: this article contains SPOILERS for The Gilded Age season 3, episode 4 - “Marriage Is a Gamble.” HBO Max’sThe Gilded Ageoften deals in the dramatic and almost fantastical in the lives of its wealthy characters, but season 3 has now introduced a supernatural subplot, and I hope we see more of it.The Gilded Agelargely centers around powerful characters, hoping to use their wealth and influence to stay atop the social hierarchy....

One major Ray moment from the original movies is interesting to revisit after the newI Know What You Did Last Summerfilm. There are manydeaths inI Know What You Did Last Summer, and shockingly, several of them come at the hands of Ray, who was a heroic figure in the original movies. At theend ofI Know What You Did Last Summer, it is revealed that Ray is one of the film’s two killers....

WithSullivan’s Crossingon hiatus, fans can look to other, similar TV shows while waiting for new episodes. The Canadian romance drama series originally premiered on CTV but later came to The CW, airing its three seasons and 30 episodes for all to see. However,Sullivan’s Crossing’s popularity significantly expanded when Netflixadded the show to the streaming service’s catalog. The CW renewedSullivan’s Crossingfor a fourth season consisting of 10 episodes. It’s set to premiere in 2026....

Now You See Me: Now You Don’tis the long-awaited threequel of theNow You See Meseries, which will finally arrive in theaters in November 2025 withmostof the celebrated cast returning. Kicking off in 2013 and followed up by a sequel in 2016, the glitzy crime thriller franchise follows a network of modern-day magicians carrying on a centuries-old tradition of using their skills to steal from the rich and redistribute wealth. Despite mixed critical reception,Now You See Meis a well-liked series that is elevated by the decorated cast led by Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Morgan Freeman....

The streaming release date has been revealed for 2025’sLilo & Stitch. The hit movie is aDisney live-action remakeof the classic 2002 animated picture of the same name, featuring the return of original Stitch voice actor Chris Sanders in the role of the classic fuzzy alien. Lilo & Stitchwas well-liked when it arrived in theaters, opening to an impressive $146 million, surpassing the entire domestic gross of this year’sSnow Whitein just one weekend....

Warning: Contains Major Spoilers forNew Avengers #2!Marvel just revealedthe horrifying fate of Bruce Banner, whose imprisonment in theHulk’smind is far gnarlier and more gruesome than the actual physical transformation his body undergoeswhen turning into the giant green raging behemoth. Though undergoing uncontrollable body mutations and battling supervillains is pretty scary, nothing is worse than being trapped in the Hulk’s twisted mind. A shocking cliffhanger inNew Avengers #2, written by Sam Humphries, with art by Ton Lima, finds Bucky and Clea trying torecruit Bruce Banner to their growing team....

Microsoft Edge has released two new features to improve browsing for users. They are page color updates and custom scrollbars. The first new feature for Microsoft Edge is Page Colors. This feature lets users modify the color schemes of web pages for better visibility. It’s especially helpful for users with vision impairments, color blindness, or light sensitivity, providing a more comfortable browsing experience. Users can choose from four pre-set color schemes: Dusk, Desert, Black, and White....

Microsoft’s view of a constantly-updating OS with Windows 11 isn’t always about removing features. Some functionality also gets ripped out from time to time, and the next feature to get kicked to the curb is Suggested Actions. Windows 11’s “Suggested Actions” feature, which was just addedtwo years agoand aimed to predict and streamline user actions based on copied content, is being discontinued. The feature, designed to reduce the number of steps required to perform tasks like creating calendar events or calling phone numbers, was found by many to have been plagued with inconsistencies and functionality issues....

Stephen Kingis one of the most prolific authors of his generation. He is best known for his work in the horror genre, penning novels such asPet Sematary,The Shining, andCarrie. These terror-inducing tales provide nightmare fuel for countless film and television adaptations, which have their own avid fan bases as well. Some auteur directors have been the ones toadapt King’s works, including renowned director Stanley Kubrick and more. Early 2025 saw the release ofThe Monkey, which was directed by budding horror master Osgood Perkins....

In what could be considered very deliberate timing,Helldivers 2will be headed to Xbox this summer. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the Xbox release of the game following its stellar reception and fantastic reviews across PC and PlayStation. Revealed on the Xbox Wire blog, we’ll be getting the acclaimed galactic warfare shooter on August 26 on Xbox Series X/S. No major changes or exclusive items seem to be in two, thankfully.Helldivers 2Game Director Mikael Eriksson explained to Xbox Wire:...

Quick Links The main hook forMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXis that the series takes place in an alternate version of the iconic Universal Century timeline. Starting from Char stealing the Gundam before Amuro could pilot it, the One Year War was thrown drastically off course before ending in Zeon’s victory, thus leading to the newstatus quofor the series. Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX’s alternate timelinehas been great to watch unfold, and it all stems from one key event....