Apple TV+ This article contains spoilers for the latest episode of “Severance.” “Severance” is one of the best TV shows of the past decade. It’s a brilliant satire about modern corporate life wrapped up in a compelling mystery. Though there have been many, many, many genre series … Read more
Toei Animation There are few TV shows with the kind of legacy and reputation of “Dragon Ball,” let alone shows that deserve that legacy. After all, for millions of people outside of Japan, “Dragon Ball” is essentially synonymous with the anime medium itself. For that matter, virtually every shonen action anime of the … Read more
United Artists What are the hallmarks of a best-selling Agatha Christie novel? Crisp, accessible prose and memorable characters culminate into classic murder mysteries that have stood the test of time. There’s also a sprinkling of clever sleight of hand, where subtle, essential clues are peppered right up … Read more
Focus Features Nicholas Hoult has been on a bit of a run of late. Having lost the role of Batman to fellow Brit Robert Pattinson in “The Batman,” the actor will soon play Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s upcoming “Superman” after having similarly lost the lead role … Read more
Static Media As strange as it is, moviegoers are fascinated by the assassin. Paid handsomely for their skills of stealth, marksmanship, martial arts, and general wanton violence, these contract killers have been the focus of some of the most thrilling and emotionally provocative films ever made. Maybe … Read more
Static Media Long before the Roys of New York or the Sopranos of New Jersey, one family dominated television: the Ewings of “Dallas.” The genre-shaking soap opera aired for 14 seasons from 1978 to 1991, chronicling the dramatic, twist-filled epic saga of the Ewing Oil dynasty. On … Read more
IDW Even if you’re not a big fan of the heroes in a half-shell, odds are, you’re at least vaguely familiar with the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” Though the superheroes had relatively humble origins in a black and white comic book published in 1984, it wasn’t long … Read more
Marni Grossman/Prime Video One of the weird things about growing up is that no matter where we do it, certain experiences are nearly universal. Nervousness about leaving home for the first time, the butterflies of early romances, and familial friction are things almost every teen experiences, but … Read more
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Warner Bros. Pictures In a January 29 episode of Stephen King-themed podcast “The Kingcast,” the horror author joined hosts Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler to discuss the latest King movie adaptation – “Longlegs” director Osgood Perkins’ “The Monkey” – among many other things. … Read more
A lot of what fans consider essential to Daredevil (Elektra, Kingpin as the main villain, ninjas, Catholic guilt and self-righteousness, “Matt Murdock must suffer”) comes from Miller. Some of the seeds are there from issue #1, like the inner conflict between Daredevil, a lawyer, taking the law into his own hands, and whether he’s disappointing … Read more