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I recently read an interview with Jacob Elordi in Entertainment Weekly, and he shared how excited he was about landing the role of the Creature in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. He said that while he’d have been happy to play any part in the film, the Creature was the only character he truly wanted. He didn’t hesitate for a moment when he found out he was being considered – it was a dream role for him!
Although Solo Leveling isn’t a traditional isekai anime, it shares some similarities with the genre—like a protagonist who feels like a self-insert, lots of monsters and heroes, and a story that could go in many directions. This makes it reasonable to compare Solo Leveling to Tensura as two of the most popular fantasy anime of the last ten years. However, Tensura is currently more successful. It’s leading the charts for isekai anime, and it’s strong enough to challenge Solo Leveling’s popularity, preventing it from becoming complacent.
Successful action movie sequels often surpass the original by ramping up the thrills. This is common in big superhero franchises, but also happens with critically acclaimed action films. Interestingly, the best sequel isn’t always the second one – many great sequels are the third film or even later in a series.
Just as a show can suffer from going on too long, it can also be harmed by not knowing when to end. A prime example is Twin Peaks, where a shocking reveal – arguably the show’s best moment – ultimately left season two struggling to find a direction.
Tom Cruise attended the London premiere of Glen Powell’s new film, The Running Man, on November 5th to show his support. He posted on X, praising the movie and congratulating Powell, saying it was funny and exciting. True to form, Cruise also enjoyed a large amount of popcorn during the screening!
His upcoming film, Empire City, features him as Rhett, a firefighter trying to rescue people during a hostage situation at the Clybourn Building in New York City.
Colter usually works alone or with the police, but he does have a small team assisting him. In the first season of Tracker, his team included the tech expert Bobby Exley, and Shaw’s contacts, Velma and Teddi Bruin. However, by the beginning of Season 3, none of those original team members remain, as the actors who played them have left the show. While Tracker quickly adds new helpers, these changes unfortunately make the show less compelling.
Hulu’s new thriller, All’s Fair, received a rare 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While uncommon, other TV shows have also earned this score, and not all of them are truly bad. Sometimes a show is released at the wrong time, doesn’t have the right actors, or simply doesn’t get the attention it deserves, despite having positive qualities.
A recent article about David Ellison’s first 100 days leading Paramount Skydance indicates the studio is planning a new Star Trek movie. However, they won’t be using the cast from the previous films directed by J.J. Abrams – actors like Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto won’t be returning.
When Rachel Sennott’s show was announced for HBO’s prime Sunday night slot, people had high hopes. I Love LA is a comedy about young adults figuring out life – friendships, work, and love – in Los Angeles. While this storyline isn’t new – many creators try to capture this experience – it’s often done poorly, especially when shows focus too much on being relatable. Unfortunately, Sennott’s first episode fell into this same trap, seeming to try too hard to connect with viewers.