Furiosa’s Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth on Surviving in the Mad Max Universe

FilmmakerGeorge Millerhas made no bones about classic cinemas influence on theMad Max sagaover the years. He even muses to us, Buster Keaton would survive very well, actually in the fabled Wasteland. Yet each has a certain classic quality that makes them ideal for Millers sandbox. Theres something very timeless about her. Id seen her just in clips before, but never seen her in a full film. I saw that she could sing and dance, which is a really good indicator of a physical ability....

May 15, 2024 · 2 min · 256 words · Katelyn Johnson

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Was Shaped by Dark Behind-the-Scenes Moments

Meanwhile Roger Ebert gave the film a perfect four stars whilePeoplemagazine warned that children may be traumatized by it. The film also somewhat strangely focuses onHarrison Fords hero white savior-ing an Indian village. As a result, the film ended up being Spielbergs least favorite installment in the initial Indiana Jones trilogy. I wasnt happy withTemple of Doomat all,he saidwhile promoting its sequel,The Last Crusade. It was too dark, too subterranean, and much too horrific....

May 15, 2024 · 2 min · 294 words · Bob Weber

Inside No. 9 Series 9 Episode 2 Review: The Trolley Problem

The latest Inside No. 9 is tense, dramatic and grisly, but not satisfying. Warning: thisInside No. After all this time, another first. Having blasted through the guest star budget on last weeks stunning five-star opener, The Trolley Problem isInside No. 9s sole story to feature only Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith on screen. (Bernie Cliftons Dressing Roomand, technically,The Stakeout, each had one other character). Intense, emotional showdown? Ideally though, theyd have a stronger script to perform than this one....

May 15, 2024 · 2 min · 268 words · Justin Curtis

Madame Web Did Exactly One Thing Better Than the MCU

Adam Scottmight have the most thankless part inMadame Web. He flashed Peter a few paternal smiles and then died off-page. Veteran actor Cliff Robertson made Uncle Ben into a believably gruff but loving figure. Hes worried about how to care for his family and takes interest in his young nephews life. Instead he takes the time to talk with Peter, calling out his lack of responsibility. His low growl softens as he lets the words fall from his crooked mouth....

May 15, 2024 · 2 min · 357 words · Monica Murray

Planet of the Apes Is the Only Classic Sci-Fi Franchise Not Obsessed With Its Past

The Planet of the Apes movies keep breaking new ground, which is why theyre still here. There is of course some pushback by fans. This is of course nonsense. The makeup effects devised for the humans playing apes were pioneering for their time. Milo get that ship out of the water? Secondly, this era of the franchise would focus from the beginning on the apes. The characters were all different....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 109 words · Michael Tapia

TV and Movies Are Lying To You About Corsets – From Bridgerton to Pirates of the Caribbean and Beyond

Den of Geek speaks to fashion historians about the troubling trend of historically inaccurate women’s garments. Her brother jokes that she hasnt moved in six hours. Charlotte scowls and responds: The gown sits atop a bespoke underpinning made of whalebone. The problem with whalebone is that it is rather sharp. I am in the height of fashion, so this corset is quite snug. If I move too much, I might be sliced and stabbed to death by my undergarments....

May 15, 2024 · 5 min · 860 words · Michael Holloway II

What Xbox Can Learn From the Console’s Golden Age

The 360 launched in November 2005, almost a full year before the PS3 and Wii. For a time, the most downloaded game on Xbox Live Arcade wasGeometry Wars: Retro Evolved. Over600,000 gameswere purchased through the service less than six months after the 360s launch. Including Xbox Live Arcade titles, the Xbox 360 had 2154 games whereas the PS3 had 2562. Comparatively, the original Xbox had 998 games while the PS2 had 4376....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 147 words · Mary Moore

Will You Triumph Over Our Bridgerton Trivia Quiz?

Will you be named the diamond of the trivia season? Try our Bridgerton quiz! The season is upon us! Footmen in Londons greatest houses are buffing the silverware and arranging exotic fruit in ludicrous displays. Armies of cooks are carving likenesses of Queen Charlotte out of syllabub. And orchestras are tuning up their violins to incongruously pump out Miley Cyrus tunes to get the Ton leaping. In short: its newBridgertontime....

May 15, 2024 · 2 min · 354 words · Laura Montoya

X-Men ’97 Episode 10’s Ending Cameos Just Set Up a Huge Season 2 Story

The X-Men ‘97 season 1 finale welcomes En Sabah Nur and Mother Askani in its final minutes. Here’s how these cameos and surprise reveals set up season 2. This X-Men 97 article contains spoilers. But, as Bishop tells Forge, This aint our first time at the X-Men are Dead rodeo. What does it all mean? So they both jump right in to help a mystery man defend himself from a masked mob surrounding him....

May 15, 2024 · 2 min · 393 words · Heidi Norton

Best Diablo 4 Classes: Every Season 4 Class Ranked Worst to Best

Here are the best and worst classes in Diablo 4’s massive Season 4 update. Diablo 4s Loot Reborn season is the games mostsignificant update yet. As a result, the games meta looks a little different than it has in recent months. They are comically overpowered early on. The problem is that the 1-50 leveling process inDiablo 4is easier than ever. What matters more than ever is how a class performs inDiablo 4s endgame....

May 14, 2024 · 2 min · 363 words · Nathaniel Dunn

House of the Dragon Season 2 Trailer Breakdown: Cregan Stark, Alys Rivers, and More

This trailer breakdown contains no spoilers forHouse of the Dragonseason 2. But it does broadly allude to events from the source materialFire & Blood. Dont be alarmed if you heard a crash around 11:07 a.m. ET on May 14, 2024. Lets break down the finer points of theHouse of the Dragonseason 2 trailer now. Its a good question and its not one that the Seven Kingdoms ever figures out the answer to....

May 14, 2024 · 3 min · 447 words · Juan Berger

Megalopolis Continues Francis Ford Coppola’s Wild Late Career Big Swings

When most cinephiles think ofFrancis Ford Coppola, they think of his miracle run in the 1970s. Or they think of embarrassments from his for-hire period, including theRobin WilliamsweepyJack. They might also make for good preparation ahead of this years highly anticipated (and speculated upon)Megalopolis. It wasnt just the stink of Italian-American stereotypes that put Coppola off the picture though. So, at Lucass urging, Coppola took the gig. But none of those were the types of movies that Coppolareallywanted to make....

May 14, 2024 · 3 min · 595 words · Steve Clark

Power Rangers: Director of Newly Found First Episode Reveals All

That, in fact, the aired version was mostly made of that supposedly lost footage. End of the discussion, right? For instance, the earthquake scene when the Rangers teleport for the first time? Different in this version, contrary to what we suspected. (For those wondering, Carr confirmed his upload had nothing to do with our earlier article. Its the biggest coincidence known to mankind, he laughs.) In particular, they didnt want the violence to be as heavy....

May 14, 2024 · 2 min · 393 words · Vanessa Pierce