Gosling made these comments while on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. Host Josh Horowitz playfully said he’d done all he could to get Gosling cast in the role, to which Gosling responded, “You’re not working hard enough.” When Horowitz asked if there was any possibility he’d actually take the part, Gosling said, “We keep hope alive.”
Combining science fiction and war stories often works well, but Gareth Edwards’ 2023 film, despite its potential, wasn’t a hit in theaters. The movie reimagined the Vietnam War with a futuristic twist, pitting humans against intelligent robots and AI. Although it only made $104 million at the box office, the film has since gained a dedicated following through streaming services. Now available on another platform, it’s proving popular with viewers all over again.
I’ve noticed that a lot of really interesting anime can be explained with just one sentence, but that doesn’t mean they’re shallow. These shows, the ones with truly original ideas, are incredibly creative and offer a lot more than just a cool premise. What’s amazing is that they don’t get old—every time I rewatch them, I discover new things to appreciate. They really hold up over time.
As a huge fan of The Leftovers, I always say the ‘Sudden Departure’ itself is actually one of the least bizarre things that happens. Seriously, the show throws so much at you – a strange, almost purgatory-like state of being, and the constant threat of the world ending – but what really gets to me is how grounded the characters are. It’s funny, the more out-there the show gets, the more powerfully it connects with you on an emotional level. It’s a truly incredible series.
Despite often being dismissed as simple entertainment, ten Marvel and DC films actually rank among the top 250 movies on IMDb. The Marvel Cinematic Universe, in particular, has consistently proven critics wrong since its beginnings with the first Iron Man movie, building a complex world with many characters and storylines over the past 18 years.
Rumiko Takahashi is one of the most celebrated manga artists of all time. While many newer anime fans know her best for Inuyasha, she’s also created popular series like Maison Ikkoku and Ranma 1/2. For years, every manga she wrote was adapted into a long-running anime, and now, after a seven-year wait, her latest work is finally getting the anime treatment as well.
Before Anya Taylor-Joy appears in the upcoming film The Hunt for Gollum, it’s worth watching her previous fantasy role in the 2022 Viking movie The Northman. This gritty, R-rated epic offers a good look at what she could bring to the world of Middle-earth. While it didn’t do huge numbers in theaters, The Northman has become very popular on Netflix, standing out as a mature and serious fantasy film.
Quentin Tarantino is venturing into live theater with a new play called Popinjay Cavalier, set to premiere in London’s West End in 2027. The play, a lively comedy about trickery and disguises, is set in 1830s Europe and draws inspiration from classic adventure stories. This marks an exciting new direction for Tarantino, who is now exploring storytelling through a different art form.
For years, people in Hollywood have faced unspoken pressures related to their culture and careers. Recently, with Donald Trump as president, figures like Dennis Quaid have begun to publicly discuss these issues.
Netflix has confirmed a third season of One Piece, and the ending of season 2 strongly hints at what’s coming next. After successfully healing Nami, gaining a new crewmate (a raccoon!), and unintentionally freeing a kingdom, the Straw Hats are now sailing towards the island of Alabasta. Their mission? To defeat the dangerous organization Baroque Works and protect Vivi’s homeland from a destructive civil war instigated by the villainous Crocodile, a powerful member of the Seven Warlords.