This series covers the early part of the story, ending before some of the most important events happen. It doesn’t include popular characters like Skull Knight or major storylines like Conviction and the Falcon of the Millennium Empire. While the story continued in other forms, those adaptations weren’t always successful. A fresh start, following the manga from the beginning with a consistent art style, could be a better approach.
Zoe Saldaña is a popular American actress best known for her leading roles in blockbuster franchises like ‘Avatar’, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, and ‘Star Trek’. She frequently appears in science fiction and superhero movies, often working on films with extensive visual effects. Saldaña is one of the highest-earning actors of all time, thanks to her starring roles in several major box office hits. She’s worked in both film and television, and has experience with voice acting and motion capture.
As a classic film buff, I’ve always been fascinated by Joan Crawford. She really spanned the eras, starting in silent movies and becoming a huge star during Hollywood’s golden age. Of course, she’s best known for winning an Oscar for ‘Mildred Pierce,’ but she was incredible in so many films – ‘Grand Hotel’ and ‘Johnny Guitar’ immediately come to mind. It’s a lesser-known fact, but after marrying a Pepsi executive, she actually joined the Pepsi-Cola board! She was a true multi-faceted personality.
Jean-Luc Picard grew up in La Barre, France, and joined Starfleet Academy after a reckless youth – an incident involving a stabbing even shaped his views on taking risks and being accountable. He eventually captained the USS Enterprise-D, a Galaxy-class starship, leading a talented crew on missions of exploration, research, and diplomacy throughout the Alpha and Beta Quadrants. As a leader, he prioritized non-interference (the Prime Directive), encouraged open discussion, and used force only as a last resort. Though he later became an admiral and retired, he returned to active duty when new dangers and unresolved issues called him back to service.
This fighting game features a unique aging mechanic: each time your character dies, they get older, losing health but gaining attack power. Success depends on learning the levels inside and out, controlling groups of enemies, and memorizing enemy attacks and how to use the environment to your advantage. Precise timing with parries and dodges, plus breaking down structures, are key to winning each fight. While shortcuts become available as you play, consistently improving your core skills through practice is the most important thing.
Growing up on the desert planet Tatooine with my aunt and uncle, Owen and Beru Lars, was pretty simple. I, Luke, spent my days helping with the moisture farm, but honestly, I always dreamed of escaping and becoming a pilot. Little did I know, my life was about to change completely! I had no idea I was actually the son of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala, or that I even had a twin sister, Leia. Thankfully, Obi-Wan Kenobi was secretly watching over me, keeping a special lightsaber safe – my father’s, as it turned out – until the time was right. Looking back, that peaceful upbringing was the perfect setup for discovering my connection to the Jedi and learning about the dramatic events that brought down the Republic, stories I’d only heard whispers of before.
Marilyn Monroe, born on June 1st, 1926, would be 99 years old today. She starred in iconic films like ‘Some Like It Hot’ and ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’. She began her career as a model, which eventually led to a significant contract with a film studio in the early 1950s. Later, she even started her own production company to have more say in the kinds of roles she played.
In the world of MI6, agents in the “00 Section” are authorized to kill when necessary while on missions – a concept originating from Ian Fleming’s novels and carried over into the films. Becoming a “00” agent requires proven skill and official approval for each operation. The films consistently portray Bond receiving assignments and guidance from his superior, M, emphasizing that his actions are controlled by a clear chain of command, not simply acting as a vigilante. This framework establishes Bond’s missions as official government operations with a degree of legal justification within the story’s context.
As a movie fan, I’ve always been captivated by Terry Gilliam. He’s an American director who first became known as part of the legendary Monty Python – he did those amazing, quirky animated bits that were so unique to their early work. But he really came into his own as a director with films like ‘Brazil,’ ‘The Fisher King,’ and ’12 Monkeys.’ What I love about his movies is how visually inventive and wonderfully strange they are. He often co-wrote his films too, and he’s been nominated for a ton of awards for both his directing and writing – and deservedly so!
A new documentary about journalist and filmmaker Brent Renaud premieres on HBO Max on Tuesday, October 21st. The film honors Renaud’s life and work, following his career and the impact he made, tragically cut short while reporting in Ukraine. Directed by his brother, Craig Renaud, it uses decades of footage the Renaud brothers captured in dangerous locations like Iraq, Afghanistan, and Haiti. The filmmakers were mentored by documentarian Jon Alpert. Featuring insights from Renaud’s colleagues, the 37-minute film explores the challenges and artistry of reporting from conflict zones and offers a look at the process of creating immersive documentaries.