Movies

Several new games were added this month, but the arrival of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II on Xbox Game Pass in late January is particularly exciting. Many consider it one of the best games of 2024, and Game Pass subscribers will be able to play it. The announcement was made on Xbox Wire as part of a larger update on January’s game additions. While not all subscribers will have access immediately, a good number should be able to play the game when it launches.

The news was announced at the London Toy Fair with a new collection of Mr. Potato Head sets inspired by characters from the new Star Wars movie. While it was expected to see sets featuring Din Djarin and Grogu, the inclusion of Zeb suggests he’ll play a significant role in the film’s story.

Mel Gibson has often tackled historical war stories, but he’s usually taken liberties with the facts. While that’s typical for his films, Hacksaw Ridge is different. It stands out as one of the most historically accurate WWII movies made recently, and that’s something special.

Kei Urana, the artist behind Crunchyroll’s popular series, Gachiakuta, is facing significant criticism and pressure from fans. This began after some controversies arose following the conclusion of the anime’s first season in December 2025.

Released in 2017, Spider-Man: Homecoming was a huge box office success, earning almost $900 million and becoming the second-highest-grossing Spider-Man movie ever. The film not only made Tom Holland a star, but it also kicked off the Spider-Man trilogy within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now, on February 1st, it’s coming to Peacock as the streaming service begins a new chapter.

Thrillers are known for strong characters and dramatic stories, and have given us some of the most memorable lines in movie history. From the terrifying dialogue of characters like Hannibal Lecter to the distinctive style of Quentin Tarantino’s writing, there’s no lack of famous quotes. While recent films often get the most attention, classic Hollywood thrillers also have their share of iconic moments. One perfect example is the ending of The Maltese Falcon, a film noir masterpiece from the early days of cinema, which remains unmatched after eighty years.

One standout show is Mindhunter, a thrilling crime series that delves into the psychology of serial killers. It’s based on the 1995 book Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker. The series premiered on Netflix in 2017 and was widely praised for its high-quality production, direction, acting, and writing.

Netflix has historically been hesitant to release detailed viewing figures, usually only sharing a weekly Top 10 list and keeping specific numbers private. However, they’ve recently begun publishing a report called What We Watched twice a year. The latest report shows that while Netflix continues to grow, there’s a surprising reality about the kinds of shows and movies that attract the most viewers.

Robert Pattinson says filming for the next Batman movie will begin very soon. In an interview with GQ, he explained that he’s finishing up another film, and will immediately start work on ‘The Batman 2’ afterward. While he didn’t reveal exact dates, Pattinson mentioned he’s scheduled to work consistently until November of next year.

The show features a group called the Four Horsemen, skilled street magicians who cleverly use their performances to cover up bank robberies. The latest film, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, which was released last year, reunited the original Horsemen and introduced some new faces.