Warning: Spoilers ahead for Gladiator 2. Gladiator 2 picks up several years after the conclusion of the first film, following the journey of Maximus' son Lucius as he travels to Rome to seek revenge and justice along the same path his father took several years earlier, as some familiar faces return. It's a powerful, gripping story that takes all the best parts of Ridley Scott's original epic and subverts them in new and exciting ways, with several of the first film's cast members reprising their roles in Gladiator 2It's cast. The faces that return in Gladiator 2 help create a…
Author: Jack Walters
Shrinking is one of the most entertaining and underrated shows on streaming right now, and its second season is proving to be even stronger than the first. The series did a great job of expanding each character's storyline in thoughtful and meaningful ways, while also introducing many new faces to Shrinkingcast that may be familiar to some audiences from other popular comedy shows. These surprise appearances were my highlight of the season, and most importantly, their characters served genuine purposes for the existing story. Shrinking follows the exploits of two unconventional therapists, played by Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, whose…
Netflix Maria is the latest subversive biopic from acclaimed filmmaker Pablo Larraín, exploring the tumultuous life of opera singer Maria Callas. The film revolves around the celebrity's final days before his death, exploring the impact of his work on the world around him and his own psyche. It's a dark and twisted story of fame, ambition, and corruption that certainly doesn't follow the formula when it comes to historical biopics. The film is notably one of Angelina Jolie's best projects, as she delivers a groundbreaking performance in the lead role. Larrain has a unique style of filmmaking that is totally…
Landman is Taylor Sheridan's latest series about an oil rig-related economic boom in West Texas, which leads to some unpredictable consequences for the large ensemble of characters. It's a story of greed, capitalism, and ambition that uses the Western setting to explore very modern themes, with characters who are surprisingly relatable and familiar despite their forgotten histories. Landman has an excellent cast, including Jon Hamm, Billy Bob Thornton and Demi Moore – although their importance in the story has yet to be proven. Landman is very different from Taylor Sheridan's other shows, which include the immensely popular yellow stone and…
Termination is returning for its highly anticipated second season in 2025, and now is the perfect time to catch up on its January premiere. Apple TV+'s mind-bending sci-fi thriller is set in a near-future dystopia where workers have the ability to split their consciousness in half, half for work and half for play, with neither personality having access to the other's memories. . It's a fascinating premise that led to a complex and compelling narrative unlike anything else on television. Termination season two will pick up directly where season one left off, finally answering these burning questions. For those who…
James Patterson is one of the most successful authors of his generation, with a huge catalog of intense thrillers and gripping mysteries that are all different but equally gripping. Their stories are the perfect material to be turned into films and TV shows: often self-contained adventures, with a central mystery that drives the story forward with fun characters and interesting locations. The writer is best known for his character Alex Cross, which has been adapted several times for the small screen. Patterson has been writing novels since the late 1970ssince when his production has only become more impressive. He has…
Reach season three will be the most intense and exciting yet, introducing several new characters to pose even more threats to the Amazon Prime show's seemingly indestructible protagonist. Reach Season 2 ended with the separation of many of the series' central characters, but given its anthology approach to storytelling, there's plenty of room for them to return for a new adventure in Season 3. The series is continually dragging Alan Ritchson's Jack Reacher into increasingly dangerous situations. situations, and judging by everything that is known about the third season, that won't change anytime soon. The story of Reach Season 3…
Dennis Villeneuve Dune the films are faithful and creative adaptations of Frank Herbert’s novel of the same name, and with the confirmation that Dune: Messiah will be adapted into a film next, the future of this sci-fi franchise has never looked brighter. Much like the book it is based on, the third film in Villeneuve’s series will be very different from the original two, following Paul Atreides’ victory on Arrakis as he becomes the next Emperor of the Known Universe and launches a “holy war” in the remaining Great Houses that oppose him. Although Dune: Messiah is a direct sequence…
Clint Eastwood is one of the biggest Hollywood stars of his generation, but that doesn’t mean he can take on every role offered to him. The actor’s career spans seven decades, encompassing a multitude of different genres and styles, as he continually tries new things and tries to keep up with changes in the industry. The reason Eastwood’s career was filled with so many great films and lasted so many years is his ability to change his signature style on a dime, which has kept him relevant. Another reason why Eastwood has been so successful is his ability to know…
Summary Anna Kendrick’s absence in The Accountant 2 is disappointing for fans of her rare action movie roles. Kendrick’s character, Donna Cummings, added depth to the original film with her moral compass and dynamic with Affleck. Although Kendrick could return in a potential third movie, her absence in the sequel could be a risky creative decision. Despite suggestions that the actress would make her second appearance in the franchise, it appears that Anna Kendrick will not be returning for The accountant 2. The first movie follows a certified public accountant named Christian Wolff, played by Ben Affleck, who works with…