The movie The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy came out in the US on April 29, 2005. It was directed by Garth Jennings and written with help from Karey Kirkpatrick and Douglas Adams, who originally created the series. The story began as a radio comedy in 1979 before becoming popular as books and comics. Today, you can watch it online, but despite its popularity, a second movie has never been made.
Ayelet Zurer was surprised by the decision, as she told Variety at the show’s premiere. She explained that each member of the team personally called her to explain the reasoning behind it, and many were visibly upset. However, she ultimately understood it was crucial for the storyline, specifically to dramatically escalate the character of Kingpin, played by Vincent.
The CW was great at providing fun, escapist television – the kind of shows you could just relax and enjoy without taking too seriously. It’s time the network made a return, and here are 10 shows that demonstrate why it still has something to offer.
Episode 5 of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 is full of tension. Vanessa is in critical condition in the hospital, and Fisk is anxiously waiting for news. At the same time, Daredevil is pursuing Bullseye, and the loyalties of Fisk’s associates are strained. This action-packed episode significantly raises the stakes as the season heads towards its conclusion.
The movie Spider-Man: No Way Home ends with Peter Parker making a heartbreaking choice: he asks everyone to forget his identity as Peter Parker, though they still remember Spider-Man. This means losing connections with important people like his girlfriend, MJ, and his best friend, Ned. After already experiencing the loss of Aunt May in No Way Home and Tony Stark in Avengers: Endgame, Peter is now completely isolated, as no one recognizes him. The trailer for Brand New Day shows that he continues to struggle with this loneliness.
As a movie reviewer, I’ve seen a lot of chase scenes, and a truly great one needs more than just fast cars and frantic running. It needs to look good, have enough length to feel satisfying, and make me care about why anyone is chasing anyone else. But the best chase scenes? They actually move the story forward, instead of just being there for the spectacle. That’s what the Season 1 finale of House of the Dragon delivered – a chase scene that wasn’t just thrilling, but genuinely important to what was happening.
Though Shin Godzilla was applauded for its sharp social critiques and unique, often unsettling, monster design and evolution, it was Minus One that truly brought Godzilla back into the public eye. Set after World War II, the film masterfully blended a somber mood with genuine hope and emotion, earning widespread critical acclaim and an Academy Award for its stunning visual effects. This success paved the way for a sequel, Godzilla Minus Zero, with Takashi Yamazaki returning to direct. The first official trailer is now available for fans to watch online.
The second season of the Netflix series Crooks just dropped! Eight episodes were released on Tuesday, April 14th, and now six more are available to stream. Whether you’ve seen the popular first season – which reached #2 on Netflix’s global charts in 2024 – or are new to the show, it’s a great time to start. With episodes ranging from 40 to 66 minutes long, you’ll have plenty to watch this week, making Crooks a top pick for tonight.
WandaVision is a groundbreaking show that was among the first truly successful series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Though it was a short miniseries, only nine episodes long, starring Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff (the Scarlet Witch) and Paul Bettany as Vision, it had a massive influence. It reshaped the direction of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga and significantly impacted the superhero, science fiction, and fantasy genres as a whole.
As a big Marvel fan, I’ve been following the progress of Daredevil: Born Again closely. It’s a bit strange that Season 2 is already out while they’re still filming Season 3! We’d gotten hints – thanks to some sneaky set photos – that Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, and Luke Cage would be showing up. But honestly, Luke Cage himself just shared a picture that pretty much gave away a major story point for Season 3. It’s a bit of a spoiler, but I’m still excited to see how it all plays out!