Quentin Tarantino’s favorite and least favorite Westerns are part of John Wayne’sRio Bravotrilogy.Wayne madeRio Bravoas a response toHigh Noon, a classic Western that Wayne was personally offended by. He had plenty of issues with the film, but Wayne especially hated how Gary Cooper’s Marshal ran around town asking people for help. Hence,Rio Bravosees Wayne’s Sheriff Chance fending off gunmen while holding a dangerous prisoner and without asking for help; in response, his misfit crew of deputies and the town itself rally around him....

George R.R. Martin’sA Song of Ice and Fire, and theGame of ThronesTV show based on the novel series, are both obsessed with death. The franchise is notorious for brutally killing main characters to defy audience expectations, often leading to over-the-top YouTube reaction videos whenever another character bites the dust. When it comes to gaming, perhaps the franchise most associated with death isDark Souls, and From Software’s games in general, as they almost all use death and dying as a central theme....

2012’sThe Avengersis now a beloved $1 billion+ movie in the MCU, and Scarlett Johansson’s comments about producing it only make this an even more impressive feat. As only the sixthmovie in the MCU’s release order,The Avengersfaced a lot of pressure. The five movies preceding it were mostly well-liked, but it wasThe Avengers’success that allowed the MCU to become the sprawling franchise it is today. WithoutThe Avengers, theupcoming Marvel moviesso many are looking forward to would not have been possible....

ASeveranceaudition tape has been revealed, demonstratingan original plan for Ms. Casey that was far darker than the end product. Ms. Casey, or Gemma, was absent for much ofSeveranceseason 2, but her pivotal role in the finale was an excellent reminder of the powerful performance Dichen Lachman gave the character in season 1. After a multi-year break between seasons 1 and 2,Severanceseason 3is already in production, and shouldn’t take as long to return to TV screens....

A theory aboutSonic the Hedgehog 4might mean Sonic has actually developed a new power by the events ofSonic the Hedgehog 3’s post-credits scene. Following the massive success of the previous two films, it makes sense why Paramount hedged their bets and included a tease for Sonic’s future in his latest film. TheSonic the Hedgehog 3post-creditsscene introduced the cinematic versions of two fan-favorite Sonic characters, Amy Rose and Metal Sonic. Given their history in the games and some fun details about their arrival, manySonicfans have been theorizing that the pair have actually arrived from the future and that the film will largely be an adaptation of a 1993 entry in the series....

ForSpy x Familyfans, there is no better romance than the blossoming relationship between Loid and Yor. While the couple might not be officially together yet, as they are both set on maintaining their secret identities for as long as possible, the series has done an excellent job of depicting their growing feelings. From Yor’s tendency to try and make her husband happy toAgent Twilight’s only weakness being the assassin’s smile....

Eva Erickson talked about her physical and mental state in a very vulnerable way in a never-before-seen clip fromSurvivor. Shauhin Davari was just voted out duringSurvivorseason 48after all the players threw out various names to consider at Tribal Council, including Shauhin and Mitch Guerra, with Eva’s name also being thrown into the mix as a way to split up thestrong alliance between her and Joe Hunterafter the latter’s Immunity win.Shauhi, Kyle Fraser and Kamilla Karthigesu devised some plans to mess with Joe and Eva; ultimately, though, Shauhin was sent to the jury....

Warning! Spoilers ahead forTerminator#9!Dynamite’s 2025Terminatorcomics provide an answer to a long-standing Judgment Day mystery. Ever since Arnold Schwarzenegger first played the T-800 in James Cameron’sThe Terminator, the rise of Skynet’s AI has been taken as a given. The Terminators come from the future, and the human resistance needs to break the cycle. ThroughoutDeclan Shalvey’sTerminatorrun, Skynet has sent its robots to different eras of human history, to varying results. It’s only until Skynet sends a T-800 to 1997 that Judgment Day is locked....

Following the cultural phenomenon ofAvatar: The Last Airbender,The Legend Of Korrahad enormous shoes to fill. With creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko returning, expectations were sky-high. Largely, fans weren’t disappointed. The new setting, new Avatar, and more mature themes gave the franchise a fresh identity without discarding what made it special. Despite its 89% score onRotten Tomatoesand a fiercely loyal fanbase,The Legend Of Korranever fully stepped out of its predecessor’s shadow....

The titular Prince of Persia has been through a lot since his debut in 1989. I vividly recall playing the original for the first time, and having to studiously figure out the jump mechanics, discovering a love of the platforming genre along the way. It was a tough game, and otherPrince of Persiatitles have followed in its footsteps. That includesThe Rogue Prince of Persia,which does exactly what it says on the tin....

The following contains spoilers for The Wild Robot, now available on streaming.The Wild Robotis adapted from Peter Brown’s trilogy of children’s books, but Chris Sanders made severalchanges toThe Wild Robot’s source material, which ultimately made it a better movie. Dreamworks' animated feature quickly became one of the most cherished releases of 2024, and follows the robot named Rozzum 7134, known as “Roz,” stranded on an island inhabited by a number of species....

Fleetwood Macand fans are currently celebrating 50 years of their 1975 self-titled album. However, what they can never get away from is the bitter feud between lead singerStevie Nicks and guitarist Lindsey Buckingham. The two dated from the early ’70s until 1976, and fans heard all about the tumultuous end of their love intheir 1977 albumRumors. In the years after their split, there were a lot of ups and downs, but evidence suggested they still disliked each other....

A teaser trailer for Christopher Nolan’sThe Odysseyhas been released, and it is already proving the doubters wrong about Tom Holland’s most exciting upcoming project. Universal has releasedthe firstThe Odysseytrailerexclusively in theaters alongsideJurassic World Rebirth, giving theater-goers a first look at Nolan’s excitingOppenheimersuccessor ahead of the trailer’s online release. After the massive box office and critical success ofOppenheimer, Christopher Nolan announced that his next project would be a big-budget adaptation of Homer’sOdyssey, bringing a faithful version of the classic mythological epic to the big screen....