Released in 1996 and unlike any other movie at the time,Ransomoffers a fresh take on the crime thriller genre – delivering a great twist that I believe makes it one of Mel Gibson’s most underrated movies. More often than not, movies such asLethal Weapon(1987),Mad Max(1979), andBraveheart(1995) are the first contenders when discussingMel Gibson’s best film. However,Ransombrings something completely new to the table. The picture challenges the lengths parents will go to to protect their child, leaving us on the edge of our seats with some truly unexpected twists – especially in the finale....

Miranda Otto returned to reprise her role as Éowyn inThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, though this time, her place in the story is quite unique. Éowyn was an important character in Tolkien’s centralLord of the Ringsstory and was one of the few female characters to hold weight within the plot. This has made Éowyn’s return in 2024’s animatedLord of the Ringsmovie all the more exciting, and Otto’s reprisal of her iconic character is icing on the cake....

A new trailer has been revealed forMoana 2, giving a special look at the upcoming Disney film. The new movie is the sequel to 2016’sMoana, which introduced the Polynesian protagonist and her family on Motunui. The follow-uppicks up a few years after the first film, with the titular character going on another journey through the sea whenshe gets an unexpected call from her ancestors.Moana 2is set for releaseon November 27 and features a leading voice cast including Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk, Auli’i Cravalho, Rachel House, and Temuera Morrison....

Episode #5 of theRanma 1/2remake introduced new fans of the franchise to Akane’s iconic hairstyle with a dramatic new character design. Despite how attached she used to be to her long locks in the past, this latest entry in the franchise depicted her journey of grief and acceptance over what she lost. It is undoubtedly one of the series’ most touching moments, which defines who Akane is as a person....

The relationship between Sasuke and his daughter Sarada is one of the most complex in theNarutofranchise. The kunoichi grew up believing that her father did not care about her, while the Uchiha patriarch had to travel the world to keep his daughter safe. Their relationship has fortunately improved as theBorutoseries has progressed, yet it remains somewhat strained. TheBoruto: Two Blue Vortexmanga series has a subtle yet significant nod to this issue,one that makes Hidari the most tragic of all Divine Trees....

NCIS: Originswill dive much deeper into the lives of its team members throughout the rest of season 1. Thus far, the series has devoted much time to the young Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, played in the show by Austin Stowell and in the originalNCISby Mark Harmon. Recent episodes, however, have shifted the focus to Mike Franks (played by Kyle Schmid), and other characters will soon get their due. This is thanks to the work of showrunners Gina Lucita Monreal and David J....

FGC News Tekken 7 publisher Bandai Namco esports has announced it will no longer with with WePlay. Mortal Kombat publisher NetherRealm also had a similar announcement. Why is the FGC suddenly turning on WePlay? NetherRealm Studios and Bandai Namco Esports have issued statements that they will no longer work with WePlay! going forward. The developers have not stated the reason for this decision. WePlay is a relatively new name in theFighting Games Circuit....

The newest free update toNo Man’s Sky,calledThe Cursed,takes players to a spookier part of the galaxy where players will fight against foes both real and imaginary. The update comes right in time for Halloween and the spooky season, and will only be active for two weeks. The update takes the game to horrors of a more psychological and metaphysical nature, creating a deeply unsettling atmosphere. Expedition Sixteen: The Cursedadds a whole new expedition to the game that focuses on a mysterious new location....

Nosferatu’s awards prospects are turning around after its Golden Globes shutout due to a new set of nominations. The 2024 movie, which was written and directed by Robert Eggers, is a remake of the 1922 German silent classic of the same name, which in turn was an unauthorized adaptation of the Bram Stoker vampire novelDracula. It has been a major success, withNosferatureviewsearning it a Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score of 85%....

Obi-Wan Kenobihas been at the center of many impressive lightsaber duels throughout theStar Warsfranchise, but some of them stand out more than others. In the original trilogy, Obi-Wan is the wise old master who introducesLuke Skywalkerto the world of the Jedi, and he begins by gifting Luke his father’s old weapon. Luke spends the majority of their journey to Alderaan training with his new lightsaber under Obi-Wan’s guidance. Unknown to Luke at the time, Obi-Wan was an incredibly talented warrior during his time as a Jedi Knight....

Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Paradise season 1, episode 8, “The Man Who Kept the Secrets.“TheParadiseseason 1 finale sees Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown) headed to the outside world, which will completely change the show in season 2. Except for the flashbacks, all of season 1 took place in the underground community. The surface was believed to be uninhabitable, until flashbacks inParadiseepisode 4’s endingproved that this was not the case, and that Samantha “Sinatra” Redmond (Julianne Nicholson) had Billy Pace (Jon Beavers) kill those who wanted to share the truth....

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for the Pulse season 1 finale.The cast and crew behindPulseaddress how the Kennedy secret impacts Xander and Danny’s relationship. The Netflix drama series, created by Zoe Robyn, tracks Danny Simms and other personnel at Maguire Medical Center in Miami. Early on, the show reveals that Danny (Willa Fitzgerald) reported Xander (Colin Woodell) for harassment andthat they have a complicated romantic history. Another ongoing thread was the mystery surrounding Xander and why he was transferred to Maguire, but bythePulseseason 1 finale, the character explained what happened at Kennedy Memorial....

Though the prospect of Deadpool coming back for a third film would have been enough to draw audiences in,Deadpool & Wolverineupped the movie’s box office appeal by bringing back Hugh Jackman to star alongside Ryan Reynolds. Jackman had previously played Wolverine for 17 years before retiring from the role, so his decision to return sent shockwaves among Marvel fans. Apparently, that included Reynolds, who co-wrote the film. In an interview withIndieWire, the actor revealed thatwriting “Wolverine dialogue was a terrifying process....