The first movie in a superhero series often focuses on explaining the hero’s beginnings, which can be a bit less thrilling than what comes next. Later movies in the series usually ramp up the action, introduce more interesting characters, and really take the story to new heights – and that’s exactly what happened with these excellent sequels.
Prime Video’s Merv aims to be a heartwarming story about second chances. Created by Jessica Swale, Dane Clark, and Linsey Stewart, the film really wants audiences to hope for a reconciliation between Zooey Deschanel’s Anna and Charlie Cox’s Russ, all for the sake of their sad dog, whom they continue to co-parent. However, despite some appealing moments, the movie is so predictable and cautious that it feels somewhat condescending to the viewer.
The new movie follows a detective accused of his wife’s murder. He has just 90 minutes to convince the highly intelligent A.I. judge – a system he previously supported – that he’s innocent, or face the consequences.
Dark Horse Comics announced that the second volume of Avatar: The Last Airbender Chibis will be released on July 21, 2026. This new book, titled Avatar: The Last Airbender Chibis Volume 2 — Sokka’s Boomerang Class, is perfect for fans and younger readers.
Seeing that A Christmas Story Christmas—the sequel available on HBO Max—is still on my list to watch this year, I was reminded of a recent Reddit post. Someone had just seen the original A Christmas Story for the first time and wondered why it’s become such a beloved classic. The most popular answer was surprisingly straightforward, and the more I consider it, the more it rings true.
The classic 1954 film Seven Samurai will be available to stream for free on Tubi starting December 19th. Directed by Akira Kurosawa, the movie is set in 16th-century Japan and tells the story of a poor village that hires seven samurai to protect them from bandits. Takashi Shimura plays Kambei Shimada, the skilled and respected leader of the samurai group.
Without clear information, it’s possible anything could happen with the character. Many fans, including myself, are hoping Spencer Dutton, a descendant of the late Brendan Sklenar’s character, will be a central figure in the story when it jumps to 1944. The actor recently appeared on NBC’s TODAY to discuss his new film, The Housemaid, and playfully responded to a question about whether he’d be returning to the show.
This year marked the 16th annual Watty Awards, and Wattpad received over 7,000 complete novels as submissions. These stories spanned a variety of genres, including romance, fantasy, mystery, and thriller. Notably, over half of the submitted novels featured main characters from diverse backgrounds. In a poll of the 2025 participants, over 75% believed that participating in the Wattys would help them grow their writing careers.
The show featured a diverse group of people – different ages, backgrounds, and social statuses. Despite their contrasting lives, they came together through thick and thin, making it one of Bravo’s most popular reality series.
This incredibly popular show has quickly become a Netflix favorite around the globe, thanks to its captivating story, thrilling mystery, and fast-paced plot.