I’ve been captivated by Shadow of the Colossus for two decades, ever since it first came out on the PlayStation 2 in 2005. It tells the story of Wander, a traveler on a quest to revive a woman named Mono, and it’s often cited as proof that video games can be a beautiful and artistic medium.
John Boorman’s Excalibur continues to be a major inspiration for fantasy films and series, impacting everything from Batman v Superman to The Lord of the Rings. Even today, while many fantasy worlds lack depth, Excalibur – featuring a remarkable cast including Helen Mirren, Nigel Terry, and Liam Neeson – remains powerfully immersive and surprisingly modern. The film uniquely conveys the gravity, artistry, and harshness of ancient legends, recreating the emotional impact these myths originally had on audiences.
After a nine-year run and five seasons, the hit show Stranger Things has come to an end. While the finale provided a satisfying conclusion, some viewers have pointed out a few unanswered questions and plot inconsistencies. The series, known for its action, mystery, horror, and 1980s setting, consistently topped Netflix’s charts and captivated audiences for years.
Sometimes remakes take so many liberties with the original story that they feel like completely new movies, even landing in different genres. These aren’t simple re-tellings; some are set in different countries or time periods, and a few even playfully poke fun at the source material. Occasionally, they’ll throw in musical numbers seemingly just for the fun of it. (It’s frustrating – if I started singing randomly, I’d get in trouble, but when a movie like A Star Is Born does it, it’s award-winning! Talk about a double standard.)
Although the Superman movies have had some difficulties recently, James Gunn’s latest film was a success and has created positive energy for future installments. While the second season of Peacemaker wasn’t as popular as the first, it effectively integrated the characters into the new DC Universe, which will be important for upcoming stories. 2025 was a good year for the DC franchise overall, and 2026 promises even more with projects featuring Supergirl, Lanterns, and Clayface, as well as a possible second season of Creature Commandos. As the DCU expands and more key projects get underway, the franchise will need to start answering some bigger questions in 2026.
The film, written and directed by Polinger, is set in the summer of 2003 at a water polo camp for boys. It follows Ben (Everett Blunck), a shy twelve-year-old who has just moved from Boston. Ben isn’t happy at home, so he welcomes the chance to go away to camp. However, being the new kid is tough, and Ben struggles to fit in with the other boys, though he does find a supportive figure in his coach (Joel Edgerton).
Kylie Jenner, the 28-year-old owner of Kylie Cosmetics, recently appeared on the Khloé in Wonderland podcast before showcasing her festive party look, which included feathers. During the interview, she shared her thoughts on all she’s accomplished so far in her life.
I’ve been following the news about Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s split, which was announced back in September, and it’s clear this is a tough time for both of them. Nineteen years together is a long run, and untangling things can’t be easy. Reports suggest Nicole is understandably struggling with the divorce, especially with children involved. Thankfully, it sounds like their daughters are handling things well and maintaining good relationships with both parents, which is a huge relief to hear. There doesn’t seem to be any unnecessary drama, and that’s definitely a positive note in all of this.
The creators of Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers, insist that the recent finale truly concludes the show’s story, and they don’t foresee any future reunion episodes. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, they explained that they always envisioned Stranger Things as a coming-of-age tale, and they don’t find revisiting these characters as adults particularly interesting. Here’s what Matt Duffer had to say about it:
Despite a hugely successful opening, ticket sales for Wicked: For Good have started to fall. According to Deadline, the movie earned $970,000 in the US on Wednesday, which was down 33% from Tuesday. However, sales rebounded on Thursday, bringing in $1.1 million – a 21% increase. This brings the film’s total earnings for the week to $10.2 million and its overall domestic gross to $336.6 million after six weeks in cinemas.