There are three movies thatClint Eastwoodconsiders to be his biggest career risks, but only one paid off at the box office. Despite the stardom Eastwood achieved as the “Man with No Name” in Sergio Leone’sDollarstrilogy, it still took a few years for him to break through in America. The movie that truly cemented him wasDirty Harry, a controversial 1971 thriller that nonetheless was a gigantic success, and led to one of the fewClint Eastwood movie franchises....

The hit seriesSolo Levelinghas achieved such lofty status and a widespread following within anime and isekai fandoms that it would only naturally generate some pushback. While its most vocal detractors tend to loudly criticize its weaknesses, one anime took a creative approach – and in doing so, provided a work that both satirizes and complements the mega-hit anime, while also telling a compelling story of its own. Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powersfollows Banaza, an ordinary merchant who finds himself inexplicably transported to the Kingdom of Klyrode....

Back in 2016, Tim Burton collaborated with a young actor onMiss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, and though the actor would have been a perfect Johnny Depp replacement, the pair have not worked together again. Since the mid-1980s,Burton has proved himself to be a groundbreaking director, showcasing his unique style and strangely heartfelt stories. From major franchises to beloved stop-motion movies,Burton’s projectsare the kind that are easily recognizable and highly anticipated....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Tracker season 2, episode 10. Trackerseason 2, episode 10, titled “Nightingale”, aired Sunday, February 23 and featured several notable guest stars. The official synopsis, which reads, “After Colter is hired to find a missing singer linked to a violent crime, he discovers his target is a stoic survivalist, not unlike himself,” references Jim Parrack’s character, Ben. The actor is most notably known for his role as Judd Ryder inFOX’s9-1-1: Lone Star....

WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for From season 3, episode 5!The symbol that Jade has had constant visions of since arriving atFrom’s town is revealed to have a dark history, with plenty of mysteries still remaining about its meaning and origins. Similar to Tabitha having visions ofFrom’s children who utter “anghkooey,” several characters seeing the Boy in White, and Boyd having visions of his dead wife Abby,Jade has been plagued by visions of a mysterious symbol since becoming trapped....

Summary Rather than cover just the fourth installment,The Wheel of Time’snext season could conceivably cover the biggest parts of three books in the series. So far, each of the show’s two seasons has served as an adaptation of a specific book inRobert Jordan’sWheel of Timeseries. Seasons 1 and 2 told the stories of the first two books,The Eye of the WorldandThe Great Hunt.Based on what’s been confirmed about the upcoming chapter of the saga, season 3 is breaking the formula by going out of order and jumping to book 4,The Shadow Rising....

Unfortunately, the premiere ofWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mysteryis still months away, but on the bright side,Netflix has released a similar TV show that fans can watch while waiting for the movie.Rian Johnson’s upcoming murder mystery film serves as the third installmentin theKnives Outfranchise. It will feature the return of Daniel Craig and Benoit Blanc alongside a brand-new cast, which includes many notable stars such as Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, and Josh O’Connor....

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Reacher season 3’s episode 4.Reacherseason 3’s episode 4 features a long flashback sequence that is not only a crucial driver of the titular character’s story but also provides insights into why he has a logical and straightforward personality. AlthoughAlan Ritchson’s Jack Reacheris a little more talkative than his book counterpart, the show seems to perfectly capture his stoic demeanor, frugal lifestyle, and blunt attitude toward life....

Wednesdaymakes it clear from its first episode that Jenna Ortega’s heroine has a strained relationship with her family, even if she loves them deep down. AndWednesday Addams' most taut relationship is with her mother, Morticia, who she claims she doesn’t want to be like. Wednesday is a rebellious teenager, so perhaps it’s not surprising that she tells Morticia she “never” wants a life like hers. Even so, this comment may come off as surprising to viewers, especially those familiar with other shows and movies about the Addams family....

A producer ofThe Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reapinghas offered an update on the casting of young Haymitch Abernathy. Haymitch is the mentor to Hunger Games contestants Katniss and Peeta in both the original Suzanna Collins young adult novels and their movie adaptations, in which he was portrayed by three-time Oscar nominee Woody Harrelson. TheupcomingSunrise on the Reapingadapts Collins' newly published novel of the same name, which is a prequel following Haymitch’s victory in the 50th annual Hunger Games....

Robert De Niro comments on Martin Scorsese’sDevil in the White Citymovie. Erik Larson’s bestselling book about H.H. Holmes, considered the first American serial killer who committed his crimes at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893, was originally optioned for a film adaptation in 2010 withScorsese and Leonardo DiCaprioattached to direct and star, though the project spent over a decade in development hell. But recently, theDevil in the White Citymovie was reportedly revived at 20th Century Studios with Scorsese and DiCaprio still attached....

Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Penguin. There are still many burning unanswered questions that the finale ofThe Penguinneeds to address. Starring Colin Farrell as Oswald “Oz” Cobb, reprising his role from Matt Reeves’The Batmanfrom 2022,The Penguinhas expanded this darker and grittier DC Elseworlds franchise brilliantly, taking place outside James Gunn and Peter Safran’s mainstreamDC Universe. While he was featured only as Carmine Falcone’s lieutenant and the owner of the Iceberg Lounge inThe Batman,The Penguinhas explored Oz Cobb’s rise to power inGotham City’s criminal underworld....

Whileblack-and-white moviesmay feel like relics of a bygone era, it’s incredible just how impactful the bestthrillersof that time remain to this day. From classic releases byall-time great directorslike Alfred Hitchcock to underrated movies that have only gotten their due in recent years, just because a film was released several decades ago does not mean it’s any less impactful than the most popular thrillers of today. In fact, many of these movies laid the groundwork for the cinematic world we live in today and are justwaiting to be rediscovered by modern viewers....