Robert Redford quickly became a prominent leading actor in Hollywood. His success led to a wealth of opportunities, letting him select films that remain genre classics. Beyond his support of independent filmmaking through the Sundance Institute and festival, he’s particularly remembered for his compelling thriller biopics, which form a significant part of his lasting impact.
As a total Netflix addict, I was thrilled to see what dropped last week! They added a bunch of new stuff, including the second season of that intense heist show, Crooks, and more episodes of the addictive reality series Million Dollar Secret. For documentary fans, there’s a fascinating three-part look at soccer legend Ronaldinho, called Ronaldinho: The One And Only. They also released season five of the hilarious (and pretty raunchy!) Alpha Males, and the fourth season of Full Swing, which follows the lives of some amazing pro golfers. But honestly, while everything was good, there are three shows that really stood out and are perfect for a serious binge-watching session right now.
The hit anime series Solo Leveling is now available in the popular mobile game Grand Summoners. It joins other well-known anime like One Punch Man and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime that have also been featured in the game. Grand Summoners has collaborated with newer series such as Dandadan and Hell’s Paradise, making a Solo Leveling partnership feel natural – especially as the anime is actively expanding its reach through video game crossovers during breaks in its broadcast schedule.
While a spinoff isn’t out of the question, it’s unlikely, according to Noah Wyle, the actor who played Dr. Robby.
Darth Maul instantly became a memorable Star Wars villain when he first appeared wielding a double-bladed lightsaber. He’s become even more compelling over time, and the new Maul – Shadow Lord series really showcases his depth and complexity.
Following his cancer diagnosis, Val Kilmer passionately supported the use of artificial intelligence, frequently highlighting its potential benefits in filmmaking. He actively put this belief into practice with Top Gun: Maverick, where the team used AI to recreate his voice for his few lines of dialogue alongside Tom Cruise. Now, even after his passing, Kilmer’s enthusiasm for this technology is evident in a new project that once again features the celebrated actor.
Absolute Wonder Woman #19, written by Kelly Thompson and illustrated by Hayden Sherman, begins with a look back at Diana’s youth in the Greek underworld. This is where she matured and learned magic from her adoptive mother, Circe. Previous issues showed that Diana also received training from other goddesses like Athena, Artemis, and Hecate.
The animated movie Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory takes place in present-day London. Kit Connor will be the voice of Charlie Paley, a new main character who replaces the original story’s Charlie Buckett. The actor voicing the iconic Willy Wonka has not been announced yet.
Kristen Bell recently surprised fans by announcing she’s recording again! On April 17th, she posted a photo from the recording booth with the caption “Back in the booth,” along with a snowflake emoji and a tag for the official Frozen account. She also shared pictures, including a selfie with the message “Icy secrets” and another showing a board covered with images of Elsa, Anna, and Olaf.
Starting May 2nd, all three seasons of Blue Mountain State will no longer be available on Netflix. The show’s movie, Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland, is also leaving the platform on May 1st. Many fans believe Netflix helped keep Blue Mountain State popular after it originally aired on Spike TV (now Paramount Network).