The pacing ofKaiju No. 8: Mission Reconis relentless. The action is non-stop, and director Tomomi Kamiya’s (Carole & Tuesday) film plays like a horror film in the sense that everything feels propulsive and constantly ratcheting up. The monsters provide the horror, and the character Kafka Hibino provides the levity. One of the most horrifying elements is the way people get injured. When the seemingly indestructible valedictorian gets shot, it feels like your breath has been taken away....

Summary The Boysseason 5 will mark the end of the Amazon series, but Karl Urban thankfully has the perfect replacement franchise. In an acting career spanning over 3 decades, Karl Urban has played myriad roles in several franchises and standalone movies and TV shows. While some may recognize him for his portrayal of Kirill inThe Bourne Supremacy, others may remember him as Skurge in Marvel Studios’Thor: Ragnarok. Some may also know him as the titular lead inDredd, and a few may be familiar with his role in the sci-fi seriesAlmost Human....

F Marry Kill(also stylized asF*** Marry Kill) blends horror, comedy, and romance to tell a tale about modern dating culture. When Eva Vaugh gets heavy into online dating only to find that one of her dates might be related to a a local murder, she and her friends must determine which are safe and which might lead to a deadly rendezvous. The movie’s cast includes Lucy Hale, Virginia Gardner, Brooke Nevin, and Bethany Brown....

Michael’s successor as the Corleone family’s don would have felt more natural ifThe Godfatherhadn’t cut a character from Mario Puzo’s book. At its heart,The Godfatheris the story of Michael’s evolution from mild-mannered war hero to feared boss of a mafia empire.The Godfather Part IIIthen goes further and chronicles the handover of power from Michael to his nephew, Vincent Mancini.The Godfather Part IIIinfamously lacks the gilded reputation of Francis Ford Coppola’s previous two entries, and introducing Vincent as a secondary protagonist is among the reasons why....

The Michael KeatonBatmanmovies have led to numerous sequel and spinoff properties, taking place in as many as 4 different DC Universes. Critically, commercially, and culturally, 1989’sBatmanwas a huge success for DC and Warner Bros, cementing itself as a pop culture phenomenon and leaving a lasting impact on how major blockbuster films are marketed. The film’s 1992 sequel,Batman Returns, did not reach the same soaring heights as its predecessor, at least initially....

Summary The characters inMigrationarevoiced by Hollywood legends, young stars, and renowned comedians,making it one of Illumination’s most impressive casts, resulting in various achievements. The 2023 animated adventure comedy is Illumination’s first original movie that isn’t a sequel or based on a pre-existing franchise in eight years, and its accomplishments prove that, with a great cast, new ideas can still succeed. Of course, the cast is exciting and boosts the film, butMigrationis also a sweet adventure tale that families can enjoytogether....

When it comes to authors who have had their works adapted into major feature films,Stephen Kinghas few equals. 1976’sCarriefrom director Brian De Palma marks the first of the author’s works to get the big-screen treatment, and it paved the way for dozens more in the decades that followed.Stanbley Kubrick’sThe Shiningwas released in 1980 and now stands as one of the most iconic and beloved adaptations of King’s work, even if the author himself infamously doesn’t care for it....

Nintendo Switch 2buyers will be able to get a few benefits when they buy the console, and one of the most familiar is the support for performance boosts on original Switch games. Nintendo certainly isn’t the first to embrace this feature, which Sony and Microsoft have pushed with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S respectively. However, the Nintendo Switch 2 might be the most meaningful implementation yet. The Nintendo Switch 2 was one of the majorNintendo Switch 2 Direct revealsalongside plenty of game announcements and other hardware details....

A big highlight during theNintendo Switch 2reveal was the introduction of GameCube games on Switch Online. These titles will be exclusive to Switch 2. The first games arriving on launch day will beThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker,Soulcalibur 2, andF-Zero GX, with titles likeLuigi’s Mansion,Chibi-Robo, and a bunch ofPokémongames to come later. The full list of confirmed games for Switch Online is stellar, but as many have pointed out, there’s a ton oficonic GameCube games missing....

Nobody Wants Thisseason 2 has officially begun filming, with the Netflix romantic comedy sharing its first video and image. From creator Erin Foster, with Kristen Bell and Adam Brody in the lead roles, the story of Joanne (Bell) and Noah (Brody) falling for each other caught on with audiences and nabbed a speedy renewal.Nobody Wants Thisseason 2isexpected to premiere later this year, with several new additions to the supporting ensemble....

It can often be difficult sifting through the abundant Game Pass catalog. With its active rotation of both heavy-hitting triple-A and indie games, there are always titles competing to get your attention and build value for the service. Some titles of note were developed by Obsidian Enertainment, which, after being acquired by Microsoft in 2018, has seen many of its classic RPGs hit Game Pass. WithAvowed, its first RPG in almost five years, launching in February, now is a perfect time to play the two-game franchise that created its setting,Pillars of Eternity....

Producer Issa Rae’s comedy film,One of Them Days,features a cavalcade of stars jam-packed into a hilarious 97-minute film.Starring Keke Palmerand singer SZA, this buddy comedy follows two roommates who scramble to get the money they need to pay their rent before the end of the day.2025’sOne of Them Dayscurrently has a whopping 93% Rotten Tomatoesscore and is currently available to stream on Netflix. Palmer and SZA deliver plenty of talent playingDreux and Alyssa inOne of Them Days....

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the One Piece manga, on which the Netflix show is based. Monkey D. Luffy and his crew are joined by new friends and foes in the cast ofOne Pieceseason 2, which brings multiple characters from Eiichiro Oda’s manga to live-action for the first time.One Pieceseason 2is set to cover most of the Arabasta saga, going from Loguetown to Drum Island. As expected, the main cast of the first season will return, but the show will also introduce a lot of new characters....