Movies

Even anime with small followings often have dedicated fan communities, which speaks to the lasting power of the art form. This kind of online fan culture really took off in the 2000s, with fans sharing thoughts, arguments, and funny content across the internet. Sadly, a small but loud group of fans sometimes creates negativity around even the best anime series. While most fanbases are positive, a few groups can actually discourage new viewers from getting into a show.

So, I was reading an interview with Sydney Sweeney – you know, from Euphoria – in Variety recently. She was being honored as a Woman of Power, which is awesome, and we got into a really interesting conversation. She talked about how some fans really blur the lines between her and the characters she plays, and it’s clearly something she’s thought a lot about. She feels like people have a lot of assumptions about her that just aren’t true, and she has a really cool, surprisingly fresh take on being labeled a ‘sex symbol.’

In Demolition Man, Sylvester Stallone plays John Spartan, a police officer who is frozen for decades and then revived in the future. He’s brought back because he’s the only one who can stop Simon Phoenix, a dangerous criminal who has also escaped. The movie follows Spartan as he adjusts to this strange new world and tries to catch his old enemy, who is causing chaos.

Let’s talk about Back to the Future. Released on July 3, 1985, this Michael J. Fox classic remains a beloved film decades later. Its wildly imaginative story – a teenager accidentally traveling back to 1955 in a time-traveling car – shouldn’t have worked, but director Robert Zemeckis and producer Steven Spielberg combined their talents to create a truly special movie. It’s still considered one of the best time-travel films ever made and sets the standard for others in the genre.

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With so many beloved PlayStation and JRPG games available, some fantastic titles from that era have been overlooked. Even dedicated JRPG fans might not have discovered everything! One such hidden gem is Koudelka, a game that uniquely blends role-playing with a spooky and captivating horror story.

Because Modern Family portrays diverse, contemporary families, viewers often connect with at least one of the parents on the show. Many relate to Claire and Phil, who are loving, kind-hearted, and generally understanding, even with their occasional flaws. However, when it comes to relatable parenting, Ray and Debra are even better.

After a screening of Jennifer’s Body at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (according to People magazine), the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles actress shared with the audience that she had a difficult time promoting the film in 2009. She criticized the entertainment industry and the paparazzi for their tough treatment of young women at the time.

Another popular animated Star Wars series from the 2020s is coming back with nine new episodes. These episodes won’t just explore the familiar galaxy fans love, but will also show rarely-seen corners of the Star Wars universe. In fact, the release of Star Wars: Visions: Volume 3 is generating a lot of excitement and could be the most anticipated Star Wars premiere of the year, and there are several good reasons why.

Since Disney bought Lucasfilm, many Star Wars projects have been announced, but several have been canceled. Recently, actor Adam Driver shared that he worked on a pitch for a Ben Solo movie that would have been directed by Stephen Soderbergh, which has excited fans. They’re so eager to see this scrapped film that one fan even paid for a plane to fly over Disney headquarters asking them to reconsider! Now, a billboard in Times Square is adding to the pressure. You can see a picture of it below.