Robert De Niro’s new gangster movieThe Alto Knightsis garnering attention specifically for the actor’s double role as both of its protagonists. Thefilm stars De Niroas two crime bosses, Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, very often talking to each other in the same shot. While it’s skilfully directed by Barry Levinson and the technical team behind him, it’s hard not to feel that those involved in the project have gone out of their way to cast De Niro twice, a move that comes across as a cinematic gimmick that detracts from other aspects of the movie....

Pop starSabrina Carpenterhas been making headlines for several months now and, for the most part, it’s because she’s earned her accolades as one ofpop music’s biggest stars right now. Last year’s albumShort n' Sweetwas certified platinum within a month of its release, and not only shot three singles up to the top of theBillboardHot 100, but also netted the 25-year-old singer two Grammys at the 67th Grammy Awards. Yet Carpenter has also begun to draw flak from more uptight circles because – and I honestly can’t believe I’m having to write about this in this day and age – her lyrics and dance moves are upsetting parents....

Quick Links O’Dessais set in a post-apocalyptic future in which the world outside major cities is bleak and dusty and the cities themselves are neon hives of scum and villainy,O’Dessatells the story of its titular character and her quest to retrieve a treasured family heirloom. O’Dessa herself is played byStranger Thingsstar Sadie Sink, who began her career singing “Tomorrow” on Broadway in the titular role ofAnnie. Prepare for amovie musical, but don’t compare it toWickedorIn the Heights....

Seinfeldis renowned for its iconic supporting characters, but a few in particular stood out from the rest. I’m a lifelongSeinfeldfan, and I’ve rewatched the show more times than I can remember (yes, evenSeinfeld’s shaky first seasonand its zany final season).Seinfeld’s grounded situations, relatable neuroses, and dark, absurdist humor made it the perfect antidote to broader, lighter, happier shows likeFriendsandWill & Grace. The curmudgeonly concoction of Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David’s comedic voices created a wholly unique perspective satirizing the ludicrous unwritten rules of polite society....

Pokémon GOcontinues to be one of the biggest mobile apps of all time, steadily increasing its player count while releasing regular updates to keep existing ones entertained. It is no surprise that the AR app has done so well, especially considering the gameplay loop is consistently engrossing, frequently rewarding, and largely fair to those who don’t want to invest too much money in it. Of course, players can also use it to amass a huge collection of Pokémon, which they’re likely to be very precious about....

ShōgunSeason 1, Episode 4, “The Eightfold Fence”, accelerates everything in the Hulu historical drama, from the violence to the impending war to the romantic relationships. One of thebest Hulu TV shows of 2024continues to bring the emotion, adventure, and intelligence in the fourth episode of the season,“The Eightfold Fence”, a term described in the episode that also serves to help explain some of the significant themesof this startlingly gorey, heart-racing, and beautifully romantic episodes....

Warning: contains spoilers for “I Knew You Were Tribble When You Walked In,” appearing inStar Trek#500!Star Trekjust dropped serious revelations about the biology of Tribbles, changing the iconic species forever. Introduced in the classicStar Trekseries, the Tribble have since become one of the franchise’s best known alien races. Now, in the story “I Knew You Were Tribble When You Walked In,” appearing inStar Trek#500,fans experience the life of a Tribble–from the creature’s perspective, offering new insights into these cute creatures....

Star Wars Outlawsfeatures a number of difficult choices that will ultimately determine Kay Vess' standing with the four Syndicates. She often has the choice between two options, with one increasing her reputation with one Syndicate and lowering it with another. One such choice is whether players should take Tizlak, the traitorous Pyke, to Gorak. While fans may want toreach max reputation with all Syndicates inOutlaws,this quest will either increase Kay’s standing with the Pykes or avoid losing reputation with the Crimson Dawn Syndicate....

WARNING! Spoilers for Transformers #14Starscream’snew upgrade could only exist in the Energon Universe, where the worlds ofG.I. JoeandTransformershave been intertwined like never before. Now, the preview for next week’sTransformers#14 shows how the Decepticon finds himself attached to a HISS tank, as the story promises that “hell hath no fury like a Starscream scorned.” In a preview forTransformers#14 shared byAIPT, readers get to see firsthand how Starscream gets his new legs, as it turns out they’re a “gift” from the team of MARS Industries scavengers who found the Decepticon’s remains in the previous issue....

Quick Links Codes are integral inStreet Fighter: Duel, for receiving many prizes and freebies to improve your character and gameplay. Among these rewards are mostly Gems, an in-game currency that holds high value, used to purchase equipment, various rare items, and, most importantly, draw fighters. With other valuable items acquired through redeeming these codes, knowing which ones are available for you is important, as many factors are involved, including which version of the game you own and which region you are playing in....

Warning: SPOILERS for Suits LA season 1, episode 1.Suits LAis off to a rocky start, but the original series holds the solution to the spinoff’s convoluted plot problems. The West Coast successor toSuitsbecame one of themost anticipated new shows of 2025as soon as it was announced, but the pilot episode left much to be desired. From lackluster character introductions to high-intensity twists that felt unearned, the pilot episode seemed to have a weak grasp on an overall plan forSuits LA, as it tried to emulate the original series too much and failed to commit to its more original ideas....

The Couple Next Dooris a British psychological drama series that’s been renewed for season 2 and there’s been some exciting news regarding its cast and story. With a new season on the way, some are holding out hope that the release date announcement will also include the announcement that it’s coming to Netflix. Based on the Dutch seriesNieuwe Buren,The Couple Next Dooris a six-episode thriller starring Eleanor Tomlinson as Evie Greenwood and Alfred Enoch as Pete Thomas, Evie’s husband....

Summary Dragonball Evolutiongot a lot of things wrong, but the live-actionDragon Ballmovie’s biggest mistake was to ignore one of the anime’s greatest characters. Before projects likeOne PieceandThe Last of Usshowed that there could be great live-action adaptations of beloved franchises that respect the source material while doing something new, Hollywood had a terrible track with the genre.Dragonball Evolutioncontinues to be regarded as theworst live-action anime adaptationof all time 15 years later, which is unfortunate given how muchDragon Ballmeans to millions of fans around the world....