According to data from FlixPatrol, the new Matlock series starring Kathy Bates has been a top ten streaming show on Paramount+ in the US for three weeks straight. Currently, it’s ranked number three, following South Park at number one and NCIS at number two.
Often, an anime’s lasting appeal comes down to having characters people genuinely love, and many shows from the 2000s really focused on that. These series weren’t always the decade’s best in terms of animation or story, but they excelled at making viewers connect with nearly every character, not just one or two standouts.
Okay, so I just heard some amazing news! Apparently, David Barker is going to be directing a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie for A24! It’s totally separate from the other Texas Chainsaw Massacre project JT Mollner is working on over there. We don’t know much about Barker’s version yet, but everyone’s calling it a ‘reimagining,’ which sounds like they’re going to tell a fresh story inspired by the original 1974 film. I’m so excited to see what he does with it!
New free games are constantly being added, and one recent addition is particularly noteworthy. This game is available on Steam and completely free to keep! Once you claim it, it’s yours forever – you can download and play whenever you want, with no hidden costs or requirements.
The new Mummy film from Blumhouse premiered on April 17th and is the third in a series of reboots of classic Universal Monsters. (Interestingly, it’s the first of these films not directly made by Universal, but by Warner Bros. Pictures.) This follows 2020’s successful The Invisible Man, written and directed by Leigh Whannell, which earned $144.5 million on a $7 million budget. However, the upcoming Wolf Man (also written or co-written and directed by Whannell, scheduled for 2025) underperformed, bringing in only $35.2 million against a $25 million budget.
Originally planned as a limited series, The White Lotus became an anthology show thanks to the success of its first season. After receiving critical acclaim and numerous awards, creator Mike White and HBO decided to continue the series. Each season begins by briefly showing a flashforward of a dead body (or bodies), then goes back to the start of the week when a new group of guests arrive, and has consistently attracted more viewers than the last.
In this fast-paced, 107-minute action film, Tom Hardy and Josh Brolin star as Walker and Vincent, two corrupt police officers working in the dangerous world of drug trafficking. When Walker attempts ‘one last job,’ he finds himself caught up in a huge criminal plot that threatens his life. With its intense action, skillful direction, and excellent performances, Havoc is a standout streaming action film and easily earns the label of a modern classic.
Sometimes an anime’s ending feels just right, but other times it doesn’t quite fit. Many popular shows opt for a predictable conclusion instead of one that’s truly gripping or emotionally resonant. Even if fans are okay with the official couple, they might still feel the story took the less interesting route. When it came to romantic relationships, these series chose pairings that felt less compelling than the options that were already present.
Legend of the Galactic Heroes is a sprawling space opera that depicts a century-long war between the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance, all told across over 100 episodes of compelling drama. It’s a must-watch for science fiction enthusiasts, and fans of Star Trek will likely find a lot to enjoy in its similar themes and style.
Many fans are still upset with the final season of Stranger Things. The show tried to tie in a stage play, which confused and frustrated viewers who weren’t sure if it was officially part of the story or if they needed to see it to understand the season. Now, a new series, Tales from ’85, is facing similar questions, but whether or not it’s considered official canon shouldn’t matter – it should be enjoyed on its own merits as part of the Stranger Things universe.