In the 1970s and 80s, studios like Shaw Brothers produced a huge number of kung fu films, and many of these became classics of the martial arts genre. Some notable examples include The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, Eight Diagram Pole Fighter, and The Five Deadly Venoms.
As a critic, I’ve always said The Twilight Zone paved the way for so much of what we see today, and Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things is a prime example. This sci-fi thriller really grabbed me with its relentless tension and, of course, that incredible twist. Honestly, the film feels like a direct descendant of the classic Twilight Zone episodes – it clearly learned from Rod Serling’s masterclass in storytelling and built something truly unique on that foundation.
According to Puck News, Paramount has canceled Mayor of Kingstown, even though the show was performing well. This decision came from Cindy Holland, who leads Paramount’s streaming content, and went against the wishes of the show’s creator, Taylor Sheridan. Sheridan still has a three-year contract with Paramount, but is reportedly planning to move his future projects to NBCUniversal. Holland, who recently took on her current role, hasn’t commissioned any new shows from Sheridan.
The latest issue of Supernatural ended with Dean and Sam stuck in a temporary car, not their beloved Impala. This sets up a unique two-part story, which will also feature the show’s classic “Monster of the Week” format, as you can see in the preview.
After a year of unsuccessful job searching, Man-su finally gets a promising interview, but the manager treats him poorly, making him doubt his abilities. Facing the loss of his house and increasing pressure on his family, he makes a desperate plan to eliminate his rivals, which quickly spirals out of control.
Inspired by Alexandre Dumas’ classic novels, The Man in the Iron Mask features the aging Musketeers as they uncover the secret of King Louis XIV’s imprisoned twin brother, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio. They then devise a daring plan to swap the tyrannical king with his brother, resulting in an exciting, though often overlooked, adventure film that remains thoroughly enjoyable.
All three original John Wick movies are currently popular on HBO Max, climbing the streaming chart this week. John Wick is the second most-watched movie right now, followed closely by John Wick: Chapter 2 in third. They’re only behind Leonardo DiCaprio’s One Battle After Another at number one. John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum is also performing well in fifth, just after Twilight in fourth.
The latest episode of Taylor Sheridan’s series began with Tommy Thornton waking up in bed with room service, and a bit of an embarrassing situation. He was only wearing a t-shirt, briefly exposing himself to the waitress, before Angela stepped in to help. It was a surprising and unusual way to start the show, but co-creator Christian Wallace clarified to The Hollywood Reporter that it wasn’t a completely nude scene.
The Avatar franchise has been a Hollywood powerhouse for over ten years, considered almost guaranteed to succeed. Huge costs, long production schedules, and groundbreaking technology weren’t seen as dangers, but as expected parts of the series. Most people believed that if anyone could pull it off, it was director James Cameron.
The announcement of the cast for Season 4 of The Traitors received some criticism, particularly regarding the inclusion of Rapaport. He certainly made a splash during filming, including some debatable remarks about Colton Underwood. However, one of the most talked-about aspects of his time on the show was the unusual way his eating and drinking habits were presented. Now, the actor is speaking out about it.