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In 1990, iconic actors Robert De Niro and Robin Williams co-starred in an emotional biographical film calledAwakenings, which deserves way more attention than it has gotten 35 years after its release.Awakeningsisa movie based on the true storyofa doctor who becomes interested in a group of catatonic patients who are wasting away in a Bronx hospitalin the 1960s. Believing that their conditions may be an unusual form of Parkinsons, the doctor completes groundbreaking research that changes lives....

Most of us who are at least familiar with theSonic the Hedgehogfranchise have understandably always thought of it as an action-thriller story, focusing on the wreckage that inevitably ensues whenever the titular Blue Blur spin dashes into or just runs right through Dr. Eggman’s Badniks. But recent stories prove that action can actually slow the story down, and I don’t think it’s in a good way. InIDW Publishing’sSonic the Hedgehog, the latest issues of the more action-packed main title and the more introspective special releases are proving to me that the franchisefunctions more effectively when there’s less action and acts more as a psychological drama....

TheMarvel Cinematic Universehas had a history of casting both unknowns and the biggest stars in the world, but after the events ofCaptain America: Brave New World, and moving intoThunderbolts*,I’m worried that arguably their most well-known star yet may not get much more story to tell.Telling any individual story is difficult within themovies of the Marvel Universe, where the larger universe ramifications draw most of the importance. This has caused several story threads to be left behind, and I’m worried this will be the next one....

Summary John Cena’s new comedy movieJackpot!continues his dismal 2024 Rotten Tomatoes streak, with the new Prime Video movie getting a plethora of negative reviews. Taking place in the year 2030, thecast ofJackpot!is led by Awkwafina as Katie, an actress down on her luck until she wins the lottery. However, new laws allow losing players to try and kill her for the rest of the day and claim her winnings. She teams up with Cena’s Noel, a new lottery protection agent, who will get some of her winnings if he can keep her alive all day....

Mufasa: The Lion Kinghas some undeniably catchy songs thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s impressive songwriting abilities, but there is one that the songwriter has expressed regret over.Mufasa: The Lion Kingfeatures a very talented voice castincluding Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Blue Ivy Carter, Donald Glover, Beyoncé and more. Needless to say, Lin-Manuel Miranda had plenty of talent to work with for his songs. What’s more,Mufasa: The Lion Kingserves as a prequelto the 1994 originalThe Lion Kingand its 2019 remake of the same name, meaning that while the characters are familiar, director Barry Jenkins was able to tell a completely new story and the songs reflected that as well....

Summary Apple TV+’sLady In The Lakeis a gripping, stylish crime drama that will fill the gap left by David Fincher’sMindhunter.The untimely cancelation of the Netflix series, following fictional agents at the birth of the FBI’s criminal profiling unit, was a huge disappointment. Fincher gave anin-depth explanation forMindhunter’sseason 3 cancelation, citing budgeting issues. Despite attempts at negotiation, he ultimately declined to continue the show. Luckily, this new Natalie Portman series has many of the elements that madeMindhunterso great....

The world ofValheimis massive, with tons of unique locations to discover, vast landscapes to explore, and many dangerous monsters to encounter. With such a giant procedurally generated world, it can be easy to get lost during travel, especially during no-map challenge runs. Fortunately, some players have discovered a hidden detail that makes navigating this expansive world much easier, and said helpful hint ismuch closer than many players might initially realize....

Among the upcoming movies in the Twisted Childhood Universe isPinocchio: Unstrung, and it’s already better thanWinnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honeyin one important and disturbing way. The horror genre has been defined by different trends in recent years, and a controversial one is horror adaptations of children’s stories and characters. The trend gained a lot of attention and force with Rhys Frake-Waterfiled’sWinnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, and though it was a critical failure, it was a box office hit, leading to a sequel and a shared universe....

Summary Saturday Nightgets new first-look images, unveiling the actors playing iconic figures fromSaturday Night Livehistory. Directed by Jason Reitman,Saturday Nightchronicles the hectic behind-the-scenes story of how the first everSaturday Night Livebroadcast made it to air in 1975, and it’s set to feature actor portrayals of comedians like Chevy Chase (Cory Michael Smith), Dan Aykroyd (Dylan O’Brien), John Belushi (Matt Wood), Gilda Radner (Ella Hunt), and the other entertainers and executives, including Lorne Michaels (Gabrielle LaBelle), who made the show possible....

Warning! Contains spoilers for The Boy Wonder #3! Summary Nightwing may beBatman’sfirstRobin, but Tim Drake has proven once again that he’ll always be the most loyal to the Caped Crusader. Fans often debate which Robin is truly the best, but one delightfully petty moment proves that Tim Drake has always been Bruce’s best Robin. Tim Drake’s perfect qualities as a Robin are on display inThe Boy Wonder#3 by Juni Ba and Chris O’Halloran....

2025 is already shaping up to be an exciting time for fans of comic books and iconic heroes like theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesfrom the 1980s and 1990s. Fueled by growing nostalgia for that era, comic publishers are pulling out all the stops to satisfy the public’s demand, reviving and reimagining beloved legacy titles from decades past. Few publishers are better poised to capitalize on nostalgia culture than Disney’s Marvel Comics. With a vast library of iconic IPs, includingSpider-Man,Daredevil,Fantastic Four, andX-Men, crafted by trailblazing writers and artists, Marvel’s influence is ubiquitous....

Spider-Manis now an agent ofDoctor Doom, in a major character shake-up that no one in the Webslinger’s fandom could have predicted. The long-time Marvel villain is now Earth’s Sorcerer Supreme, and his recruitment of Spider-Man for an all-new mission could lead to a major herotransformation for the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. The Amazing Spider-Man#61 comes from the new creative team of Joe Kelly and Ed McGuinness, and officially kicks off the“8 Deaths of Spider-Man”storyline, which will feature Spidey being recruited by Doom to save the world from an evil demi-god and his scions....

Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5, Episode 5 - “Starbase 80?!“Star Trek: Lower Deckshas its own version of Deep Space Nine, and it’sthe worst starbase in the United Federation of Planets - Starbase 80.In its fifth and final season on Paramount+,Star Trek: Lower Deckssees the USS Cerritos investigating rifts in space that open into alternateStar Trektimelines. However, a malfunction of the Cerritos' navigation processor forces Captain Carol Freeman’s (Dawnn Lewis) California Class starship to dock at the dreaded Starbase 80 for repairs....