While Uncle Ben’s death inspired Peter to become a hero, Gwen’s death had a far more devastating impact. It shattered him emotionally and fundamentally altered his approach to being Spider-Man. He felt an even stronger sense of personal responsibility and was acutely reminded of the constant dangers he faced.
Following the original film, many sequels and spin-offs of One Hundred and One Dalmatians have been released, including the live-action remakes from 1996 (101 Dalmatians and 102 Dalmatians) and the 2021 film Cruella. These additions have solidified the movie’s place in Disney history. Although One Hundred and One Dalmatians does show its age in some ways, it remains a Disney classic, featuring a memorable villain and a story that feels fresh and original compared to some of Disney’s later films.
In a series of scathing Instagram Stories posts shared on January 19, Brooklyn Beckham confirmed a rift in the family, saying David and Victoria care only about their public personas — “Brand Beckham comes first” — and that their “love” was contingent on social media posts. He also made the following claim regarding his name, writing:
Tom Cruise is a famous actor, largely thanks to his starring roles in many blockbuster films. But his consistent presence in a huge number of movies throughout his career has also contributed to his widespread recognition. In fact, his next film, coming out in 2026, will be a landmark achievement in terms of the total number of movies he’s appeared in.
Details about the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday are scarce, so fans are speculating about the plot and characters. The recently revealed cast list confirms the return of several popular mutants, and I hope Cyclops has a more compelling storyline this time around.
Horror movies are experiencing a shift, thanks to studios like Neon and A24. Once relegated to smaller audiences, atmospheric folk horror and thought-provoking psychological horror are now achieving mainstream success. This new wave makes older, more straightforward films like The Conjuring seem a bit old-fashioned, though the franchise remains popular.
2025 proved to be a significant year for the Safdie brothers, who released several films to critical praise. Benny Safdie directed The Smashing Machine, and his brother, Josh Safdie, directed Timothée Chalamet in Marty Supreme. While Marty Supreme achieved widespread success, The Smashing Machine, though not as popular initially, is now performing exceptionally well on streaming platforms, according to FlixPatrol.
The series Wonder Man centers around Simon Williams, an actor facing hardship who unexpectedly gains superpowers. However, he sees these powers as problems, not advantages. When a famous director, Von Kovak, announces a remake of Simon’s beloved childhood movie, Wonder Man, Simon tries out for the main role. He’s competing with Trevor Slattery, a former actor known for previously pretending to be the Mandarin in Iron Man 3.
The popular series Prison Break will no longer be available on Netflix after January 29th, so fans have just a few days left to watch it there. Luckily, all five seasons will continue to stream on both Hulu and Disney+. Since Disney owns the network that originally aired the show (Fox), it’s expected to remain on those platforms for the foreseeable future.
For fans of Dungeons & Dragons, Neverwinter is a fantastic choice. This free-to-play online role-playing game, available on Steam and other platforms, is deeply rooted in the tabletop game. The game’s name comes from a major city within the Forgotten Realms setting – located north of the Sword Coast and Waterdeep, and south of the dangerous Icewind Dale.