WARNING: Contains Spoilers for ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #5!Diana of Themyscira is no more as she abandons theWonder Womanmoniker and look, taking on a new title and form to become DC’s greatest and most proficient killer. This marks the wildest transformation in her 84-year comic history while also showcasing unprecedented power levels for the character. This is easily one of Diana’s most epic and hardcore forms—one she embraces with the explicit intent to kill....

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Yellowjackets season 3, episode 4!Coach Ben Scott has officially reunited with the others inYellowjacketsseason 3, but his fate in “12 Angry Girls and 1 Drunk Travis” is making a grim theory look more likely.Yellowjacketsseason 3, episode 4, features the young survivors having a trial to decide whether their coach is guilty of attempted murder. Technically, the group is trying to decide if Ben tried to burn down the cabin inYellowjackets....

Animated franchisesare some of the biggest moneymakers around. In 2024, the highest-grossing film of the year wasPixar sequelInside Out 2, which brought in over $1.6 billion worldwide. Not too far behind it was another Disney sequel,Moana 2, which brought in over $1 billion as well. Despite lesser reviews,Moana 2far exceeded the gross of 2016’sMoana, which made $643.3 million. Likewise, the originalInside Outdid not break $1 billion. This trend showcases the power of franchising animated content, as the sequels and threequels often make more money....

Fantasyis a wide-ranging genre that provides many exciting stories, but the decade of the 2000s offered up some fantasy films that haven’t aged well.Film is one of the best formats to tell a fantasy story, as proven by the many iconic fantasy films. Film is also a broad format that splits the genre into several categories, increasing the opportunity to tell ever-inventive fantasy stories with different flavors. There are incredibleanimated fantasy movies, sci-fi fantasy movies, andhistorical fantasy moviesthat all establish their own cultural impact....

Summary Garfieldis easily one of the most recognizable and beloved characters of all time, with many fans introduced to Garfield through his television series, his feature films, and even a few live-action adaptations. Not to mention, Garfield has essentially become the official mascot of lasagna. However, as much asGarfield has become a cultural icon, there’s still nothing that can compare to his original form: the comic strip. Created by Jim Davis in 1977,Garfieldfollows the misadventures of a fat, orange, lazy cat and his owner, Jon, along with a plethora of side-characters including Odie, Nermal, and Arlene....

There are many elements that differentiate aWesternmovie from a neo-Western, and the writer-director Taylor Sheridan exemplifies why we’re so enamored with the neo-Western genre. Many of his iconic TV shows, likeYellowstone, its spinoffs,Landman,​​​​​​ andTulsa King, are immensely popularwith viewers everywhere, and for good reason. With explosive drama, morally ambiguous characters, and a good balance of love and criticism of the Western genre, Sheridan has been making quite a name for himself in this niche of film and television....

TheMarvel Cinematic Universeis full of memorable characters, but there are just as many forgettable D-listers and below padding out the franchise’s roster. It’s no secret that cinematic superhero universes like the MCU succeed or fail based off the strength of their characters, needing unique personalities, incredible acting talent, and fun powers to stick in the memory of fans. But for every unforgettable performance themovies of the MCU provide, there are just as many characters that are impossible to remember....

AlthoughRoseanne’s spinoffThe Connersnever mentioned Martin Mull’s Leon Carp, the original show’s season 8 Christmas episode featured a historical piece of gay representation centered on the supporting character. One of theharsh realities of rewatchingRoseanneis the realization that some of the show’s jokes have aged terribly. However, for every gag that feels tasteless or problematic in 2024, there are moments that stand out as strikingly progressive.Roseanne’s story of a working-class middle-American family tackled poverty, gay rights, racial discrimination, parental abuse, and a whole host of other hot-button issues with surprising tact and dexterity....

J. Jonah Jameson is an integral part of the Spider-Man mythos, although hisMarvel Cinematic Universeiteration, first appearing in aSpider-Man: Far From Homecredits scene, seems to have done away with one of the most important parts of the character. Although theworking title ofSpider-Man 4has beenreportedlyrevealed, it’s unclear where the next installment of the series will go, and who might be included.There is hope for more of J. Jonah Jameson’s character in the film, but how that could be realized is complex when reflecting on his MCU past....

Summary Even since its beta release,The First Descendanthas had plenty of characters that players love to hate. One of the primary examples is Jeremy, aDescendant whose unique Arche abilityis teleportation. Right from the start, Jeremy makes himself an annoyance to work with, making it clear that he does not like the player. This makes his eventual betrayal an incredibly predictable twist. While telegraphed narrative turns are often a problem because they are too heavily foreshadowed, one of the story beats in Jeremy’s journey is a problem because it is not foreshadowed enough....

Summary The vampire comedyAbigailis a successful blend of genres and tropes, yet for all its individuality, the movie has some surprising similarities with a 2010 release in a completely different genre. The movie is one of manyoutstanding horror movies released in 2024, highlighting that the genre is one of the most exciting wellsprings of original storytelling in all cinema. And yet, whileAbigail’s daring storytelling and subversive characterization should be praised, it’s not entirely fair to say that it’s completely groundbreaking in its approach....

Avatar: Fire and Ashmay be the last movie set on Pandora, but that wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing. Withevery upcomingAvatarmoviehaving an official release date, the future ofJames Cameron’s universe looks to be fleshed out a great dealin a relatively short space of time. After a huge wait between the first twoAvatarmovies, the writer/director seems determined not to keep fans in the dark.Avatar: Fire and Ash’s release dateis currently set as July 21, 2025, so there’s a little over a year until the saga continues....

Warning! Spoiler for Black Mirror season 7, episode 3! Black Mirrorstar Issa Rae revealed her take on the ending of “Hotel Reverie.” The episode continues the series' focus on the dark side of developing technology, starring Rae as Brandy, an actor who stars in a remake of the titularHotel Reverie. With the help of a program called “Re:Dream,” Brandy is inserted directly into the original film to replace one of its actors....