Summary The Godfatherdirector Francis Ford Coppola shares a glowing review forThe Sopranos. Widely considered one of the greatest directors of all time, Coppola’s status was cemented withThe Godfatherin 1972, which is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential films ever made that also revolutionized the gangster genre.The Sopranos, similarly, premiered in 1999 and is considered one of the greatest and most influential television series of all time that also had a profound effect on the gangster genre....

I know I’ll be watching Amazon Prime Video’sThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 3, as it’s just been renewed, and I think I also know how it might start.The Rings of Powerseason 2ended during Sauron’s war against the Elves, with Sauron having just sacked Eregion. This event was a mere footnote to fantasy pioneer J.R.R. Tolkien’s 1954The Lord of the Ringsnovel, listed in the appendices. However,The Rings of Powerseason 3 will dive deeper into this war....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for FBI: International season 4, episode 9. FBI: Internationalreturned to CBS on Tuesday, January 28 with its long-awaited winter premiere. Season 4, episode 9, titled “The Kill Floor,” picks up directly after Vo is shot by a member of Csonka’s team and rushed to the hospital. She spends the installmentin critical condition, further motivating Wes to take down his rival once and for all. However, Vo isn’t the only agent whose life hangs in the balance....

InFortnite Chapter 5 Season 4, players can obtain three different Medallions, all of which have unique gameplay effects. Unlike the other weapons and utility items players can find on theFortniteisland, Medallions are unique. Only one of each drops per match and each grants the holder powerful passive abilities. However, holding a Medallion can also prove risky. To get a Medallion, players either need to defeat one ofFortnite Chapter 5 Season 4’sNPC Bosses, or steal it by eliminating a player carrying a Medallion....

Imperial Inquisitorswere valuable underlings to Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine, but they became obsolete by the start of theStar Warsoriginal trilogy. The concept of Imperial Inquisitors originates in the originalStar WarsLegendscontinuity, designating Force-sensitive, dark side-trained agents of Imperial Intelligence, tasked with hunting Jedi. Arguably the most famous Inquisitor in the organization’s original incarnation is Jerec, a former Jedi who would become a major threat to theNew Republicin the year followingReturn of the Jedi....

Summary Phil Spencer’s recent comments drew the ire of dedicated Xbox console fans, as the company appears to continue to pour investment into their subscription program,Xbox Game Pass. Comments at a panel atGamescom 2024that Machine Games’Indiana Jones and the Great Circlewould also be releasing on the PS5just a few months after its Xbox and PC debut is leaving a lot of people who own an Xbox upset and proclaiming that Xbox has officially lost the console wars....

You Are Not Me(Tú no eres yo) understands the anxiety of holiday family gatherings. It weaponizes it and taps into the fear of rejection and the paranoia stemming from not being loved enough — or at least not in the way one wants. Such is the case for Aitana (Roser Tapias), who’s visiting her parents for Christmas with partner Gabi (Yapoena Silva) and adopted son in tow. Naturally, she expects a warm welcome but her parents — Dori (Pilar Almería) and Oriol (Álvaro Báguena) — are not excited to see her and are put off by her surprise appearance....

Robert Eggersreveals that his planned upcoming werewolf movie ranks as the darkest thing he has ever written. The acclaimed director is enjoying success with the theatrical run of his most recent horror movie,Nosferatu, which has grossed more than $173 million worldwide and received four Oscar nominations. In January, news broke thatEggers' next movieis expected to beWerewulf, a 13th century thriller that currently has a December 2026 release date. At a recent Film At Lincoln Center Q&A session, posted to X/Twitter by@EggersFilms, Eggers discussedWerewulf, confirming its time period and subject....

Ridley Scott’s $458 million historical blockbuster annoys historians with sloppy inaccuracies. TheAliendirector is known forhis wide range as a filmmaker, having made both historical films and science fiction movies that depict a futuristic reality or are set on different planets. His sci-fi epicBlade Runner, sci-fi horrorAlien,and the comedic sci-fi thriller,The Martian,are amongScott’s highest rated films. Scott’s historical films, on the other hand, tend to receive mixed reviews among critics. From the “rotten"Napoleon, which stars Joaquin Phoenix as the titular Emperor, tothe critically acclaimedGladiator, historians and critics have been pointing outthe jarring inaccuraciesin Scott’s filmsdespite their success at the box office....

2024 has been one of the best years for punk rock in a long time. From Knocked Loose’s brutal set onJimmy Kimmel Live!to Olivia Rodrigo’s deluxe re-release of GUTS and pop-punk world tour with The Breeders, 2024 has also proven that punk is one of the most diverse genres out there. It even began to earn its way into the mainstream. If the year had one lesson for us, it was that thepop-punk genreis back....

Summary A handful of standalone books and book series defined the childhoods of millennialsdue to their timely themes or popularity in the 1980s and 1990s. Theseclassic kids' books from the 90s are still worth readingfor their literary merit as well as nostalgia for the time. Some books were defining cultural moments for young millennials because of their reception when they first came out. Others were released earlier, but are still important to this generation as they are still required reading material and demonstrate some resonant themes....

Madden NFL 25has plenty of new features for both long-time fans and newcomers to the series. The franchise’s latest game from EA Sports builds on previous titles. This year’s American football simulator is the most realistic it’s ever been, thanks to new and improved mechanics and some brand-new features. EA has been very upfront about everything that it’s added into the game, from theinnovative BOOM Tech to the improved physics engine....

Supernaturalis unquestionably one of the best fantasy TV shows around, and actually got a lot of its ideas from the seminal ’90s showBuffy the Vampire Slayer. WhileBuffyran between 1997 and 2003,Supernaturalran between 2006 and 2020, giving it time to absorbBuffy’sbrilliance. Many crew members oftheSupernaturalshowhave been vocal about their appreciation ofBuffy the Vampire Slayer, andSupernaturalproducer Ben Edlund wrote forAngel, the popularBuffyspinoff. This link inevitably created some of theBuffyinfluence seen inSupernatural. This influence ranged across tone, theme, and subtle Easter eggs....