I’m really excited to see what the Academy Award-winning director does with Homer’s story, but I keep wondering how he’ll play with time in the film. He often bends time in his movies, and combined with his usual team and the impressive IMAX technology, it’s making me incredibly curious to see the final result.
Japan’s “Anime Data Insights Lab” just released its predictions for the anime industry in 2026. The report, created by data analysts Keisuke Yotsudo and Yusuke Onuki, analyzed how people watched anime throughout 2025. According to Yotsudo, 2025 saw a surge in popularity for at least three anime series that originally aired in the 1990s and 2000s, capturing the attention of many Japanese viewers.
Fans of this popular horror series might be frustrated by the wait for the next installment, as they’re eager for more action in this post-apocalyptic world. Fortunately, they can enjoy some comic books set in the same universe to hold them over.
The Academy Awards are always full of memorable – and sometimes shocking – moments. We easily recall events like Will Smith’s incident with Chris Rock and the mix-up during the Moonlight/La La Land announcement, but often forget who actually won awards just a couple of years prior. Eddie Murphy recently shared a story about one such moment. After losing at the 2007 Oscars, he had a surprising interaction with Clint Eastwood that led him to leave the ceremony early – and it wasn’t because he was disappointed about losing, but what happened afterward.
Apple has become a real force in filmmaking. What started as smaller, critically-focused movies are now attracting large audiences. This change is especially clear with their recent film, F1. Released in 2025, F1 is currently the most popular movie on Apple TV+ (according to Flixpatrol).
This upcoming slate of projects is exciting because it’s clearly aimed at a wide range of viewers. Whether you’re a young fan, a longtime animation enthusiast, someone who closely follows the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or an adult looking for more mature superhero stories, there’s something for everyone. This means 2026 will be a unique year where Spider-Man feels everywhere in popular culture.
I was really missing Mindhunter, but I think I’ve finally found something to fill that void! Netflix added a new show that just gets that same feeling of suspense, obsession, and how people can go wrong – it’s brilliant. And honestly, Kevin Bacon is incredible in it. He’s a legend, and he’s bringing a real movie-star quality to television – it’s easily some of his best work.
Cheryl Hines appeared on The View to discuss her memoir, Unscripted, but the conversation soon shifted to her husband and his position as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. Later, on The Dr. Phil Podcast, the host questioned whether a man would face similar scrutiny if the roles were reversed – if he were asked to defend his wife’s political views. Hines responded by sharing her thoughts on how things might be different if the situation were flipped.
I’ve always been fascinated by The Great Train Robbery. It’s incredible to think it wasn’t just a thrilling Western, but actually the very first narrative film ever created! To me, that makes the Western genre so special – it’s like it’s about the birth of America itself, telling the story of how the country grew westward, all while also being the genre that essentially started the entire movie industry. It’s a genre about its own origins, which is pretty mind-blowing when you think about it.
The spin-off series, first hinted at in a 2023 anime special called Whispers of Dawn, quickly gained a lot of attention. Production of Fate/Strange Fake was slowed down by delays, mainly because the animation studio, A-1 Pictures, was busy with other big projects like Solo Leveling. Despite these hurdles, Fate/Strange Fake is shaping up to be a must-watch anime for both new fans and those already familiar with the Fate series.