Movies

Mark Goldblatt’s 1989 action movie, *The Punisher*, is based on the comic book character Frank Castle, created in the early 1970s by Gerry Conway and artists John Romita Sr. and Ross Andru. Despite having a dedicated fanbase, the film has largely been forgotten, likely because it was released directly to video due to financial problems at New World Pictures. Currently, the only way to watch it is by buying a physical copy – it’s not available for streaming or digital rental. But those who are fans insist it’s a worthwhile purchase for a small price.

In the summer of 2010, LeBron James faced a big decision as his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers was ending. His next move was highly anticipated, and his business partner organized a televised announcement called *The Decision* on ESPN. The 75-minute special included discussions before James finally revealed he would be joining the Miami Heat, about 30 minutes into the program.

The movie *Knocked Up* centers on Allison, played by Katherine Heigl, and her attempt to build a relationship with Ben (Seth Rogen) after finding out they’re expecting a child. Director Judd Apatow filled the film with familiar faces, including many from *Freaks and Geeks*, as well as his own family – a brilliant casting choice. However, the performance that I remembered most vividly was Ryan Seacrest hilariously playing a heightened version of himself.

Vision Quest is a new Marvel series coming to Disney+ starring Paul Bettany as Vision. It continues the story from the 2021 hit show WandaVision and was created by Terry Matalas.

I recently watched an anime called *My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s*, and it’s really caught my eye. The story starts with an entire class of students suddenly transported to a fantasy world – a classic ‘isekai’ setup. Everyone gets assigned typical RPG classes and powers, but there can only be one ‘Hero’. Interestingly, the main character, Akira Oda, isn’t chosen as the Hero, but he ends up with incredibly powerful abilities as an assassin – even stronger than the actual hero! The first episode, “The Assassin Eats Bread,” is a great way to jump into this visually stunning series, and it’s easily one of the best-looking isekai anime I’ve seen this year.

As of October 6, 2025, the movie *Law Abiding Citizen* is currently the 7th most popular film on Netflix in the United States, according to FlixPatrol. It’s quickly gaining traction, moving up three spots from yesterday when it debuted at number 10. Surprisingly, this 16-year-old film is performing better than newer releases like *Karate Kid: Legends* (at #8), *Sing-Along* (#9), and *The Martian* (#10). Starring Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx, the movie follows a man who decides to take the law into his own hands after the person who harmed his family isn’t punished.

The *Resident Evil* series hit a rough patch, particularly after the underwhelming reception of *Resident Evil 6*. While the films made money, critics generally panned them as low-quality. It seemed like the entire franchise might be failing, much like the zombies in the original game.

TopMob liked *The Simpsons Movie* when it first came out, and we weren’t the only ones. A lot of critics and fans really enjoyed it, even more than I did – and that’s saying something, considering I’ve been a huge *Simpsons* fan since I was a kid. Even now, almost twenty years later, I still feel the same way, and I feel like I need to share my thoughts about it.

I’ve been really impressed watching Korean animation lately. It’s amazing how they can balance grand, sweeping stories – think gods and empires – with really intimate, emotional moments, like a simple love story told through looks. For a while, studios like Studio Mir were known for working with creators from the West and Japan, but now, Korean-made anime is really finding its own voice. They’re doing everything from deeply romantic dramas to high-energy action films, and it feels like something special is happening. Shows like *Tower of God* and *Lost in Starlight* are proof that South Korea is sparking a real creative revolution in the anime world.

In the series “The Witness,” social worker Michelle, portrayed by Stacey Farber, speaks with Wolf and other doctors about Adam, a man with severe autism who has been accused of a crime. She explains, “His name is Adam, and he has significant challenges with autism. I haven’t been able to learn much yet, as I was only assigned to his case a few hours ago when the police brought him in for questioning.”