A decade after nearly all the Jedi were killed, a former Jedi Master is living in hiding on the desert planet Tatooine. He’s pulled back into the fight when Princess Leia is kidnapped by the evil Galactic Empire. His rescue mission leads him to a dangerous confrontation with his old student, who has become a powerful and sinister Sith Lord. This story connects the events of the earlier Star Wars films with the original trilogy.
Anna Kendrick is a big fan of the podcast ‘My Favorite Murder’ and often talks about it in interviews. She loves how the podcast combines true crime stories with humor, and she’s even talked about wanting to work with the hosts on future projects. This interest in true crime extends to documentaries and investigative books, which she frequently recommends to her followers online.
This gripping crime drama tells the story of a 13-year-old boy arrested for murder. What makes the series unique is how it’s filmed – each of the four hour-long episodes is done in one continuous shot. Created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, the show focuses on the family of the boy who committed the crime, rather than the victim. It’s a powerful exploration of the issues that can lead to youth violence, and it creates a very intense and realistic experience for the viewer.
The show centers on a rebellious team traveling the edges of a high-tech world in their small spaceship. Though the network aired episodes at random and with an inconsistent schedule, it gained a large and devoted fanbase through DVD sales and online campaigns. Many viewers were upset when the show was canceled after just one season, but a movie was later released to provide closure for its loyal fans.
This gripping drama, inspired by the popular video game, tells the story of Joel and Ellie as they journey across a ruined America overrun by creatures infected with a dangerous fungus. The show isn’t just about scares – it’s a deeply emotional story about the connection between a tough survivor and a young girl who might be the world’s last hope. While terrifying monsters like the “Clickers” and “Bloaters” provide plenty of frightening moments, the series mainly explores how people can be both incredibly cruel and surprisingly loving when society breaks down. It’s being praised for staying true to the original game while also expanding its rich story, and is raising the bar for adaptations of video games into television.
Jeff Goldblum plays the Grandmaster in ‘Thor Ragnarok,’ the ruler of the planet Sakaar. He runs a brutal competition called the Contest of Champions and makes Thor fight the Hulk as a gladiator. Goldblum perfectly embodies the character’s quirky personality – an ancient, powerful being who loves throwing lavish parties and has a rather unusual way of dealing with his opponents. The Grandmaster is the brother of the Collector and acts as one of the movie’s main villains.
This historical drama takes place in 1600s Japan and follows Lord Toranaga’s climb to power amidst a dangerous web of political intrigue. When an English sailor, John Blackthorne, washes ashore, the existing power dynamics are thrown into chaos, forging an unexpected partnership with the enigmatic samurai, Mariko. The series plunges viewers into a richly detailed world of cunning plans, fierce battles, and clashes between cultures, all of which will decide the future of Japan. It’s celebrated for its accurate historical setting and thrilling sword fights.
‘X-Men ’97’ is a continuation of the popular 1990s cartoon, picking up the story with more mature themes for today’s viewers. The series starts with the X-Men facing a world without Professor X, leading Cyclops and Magneto to form an unlikely partnership to guide mutants. Critics have praised the show’s exciting action and sensitive treatment of difficult subjects like prejudice and genocide. It skillfully blends familiar nostalgia with new stories, demonstrating that traditional animation can still be deeply impactful.
This fantasy film features a new character, the elf Tauriel, and develops a romantic relationship between her and the dwarf Kili. The elf Legolas is also shown to be attracted to Tauriel, creating romantic complications not present in the original story. Many viewers thought this storyline wasn’t needed and took away from the main goal of retaking the mountain. These romantic scenes often felt out of place with the overall feel of the Middle-earth world.
The event happened while everyone was celebrating before Super Bowl LX. The person, who is from the Bronx, has become well-known in the Bay Area’s social circles.