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The anime Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a well-paced adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa’s manga, skillfully balancing humor with a growing sense of danger related to alchemy and government control. Director Yasuhiro Irie maintains the show’s running jokes about the Elric brothers’ personalities and size, while building storylines around military secrets and the forbidden practice of human transmutation. The series effectively mixes lighter episodes focused on training and travel with intense battles and the unfolding mysteries of the Homunculi. Though the tone shifts frequently, the show is anchored by memorable supporting characters who start as comic relief but become deeply involved in major events like the Ishvalan war and the final confrontation.

Throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you can find John Ross Bowie playing a variety of small but memorable roles. He’s appeared as everything from a pageant judge in ‘Iron Man 3’ to an informant in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’, a charming Xandarian, and even a Smithsonian security guard in ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’. His last on-screen appearance in the MCU was in ‘Avengers: Endgame’, though eagle-eyed fans may have spotted him in earlier films like ‘Iron Man’ and ‘The Avengers’ in brief, fun moments.

Timothée Chalamet received an Academy Award nomination for his leading role in ‘Call Me by Your Name’ and critical acclaim for his supporting work in ‘Beautiful Boy’. He frequently collaborates with highly respected directors – the kind the Academy often recognizes, such as Greta Gerwig, Denis Villeneuve, and Wes Anderson. A graduate of LaGuardia High School of Music and Art – a school known for producing Oscar nominees – he balances major blockbuster films with smaller, character-focused projects.

As a film lover, I was completely blown away by Lupita Nyong’o’s first film role in ’12 Years a Slave.’ It wasn’t just a good performance, it won her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress – which is incredible for a newcomer! Working with Steve McQueen, she really immersed herself in the history of the role, collaborating closely with everyone on set. It was a deeply emotional performance, and she paid incredible attention to the details of the period. Plus, her win felt huge, being such a significant moment for representation from both Kenya and Mexico at the Oscars.

When Mila Kunis auditioned for the role, she told casting directors she was 18, even though she was only 14. The part required actors to be adults, so she technically wasn’t lying – she would be 18 on her birthday, but she didn’t mention the year. After impressing the producers with several successful auditions and a great fit with the other actors, they discovered her real age. They decided to keep her, but had to make changes to the production to follow child labor laws.

Leonardo DiCaprio received significant praise for his detailed and dedicated performance as Arnie Grape, which earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He meticulously studied and practiced Arnie’s mannerisms to ensure a consistent portrayal throughout the film. This role quickly established DiCaprio as a talented dramatic actor and led to opportunities to work with some of the industry’s leading directors.

On November 7, 2025, Disney+ will release ‘Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films,’ a two-part documentary that goes behind the scenes of the ‘Avatar’ movies. The film explores how James Cameron and his team created the incredible world of Pandora, using innovative underwater filming techniques and a lot of hard work. Directed by Thomas C. Grane and executive produced by Cameron and Rae Sanchini, the documentary includes interviews with the cast and filmmakers, along with concept art, footage from the set, and demonstrations of the visual effects. It looks back at the making of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and gives fans a first look at ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ showcasing the contributions of Wētā FX and other long-time partners. The documentary focuses on the artistry and technology – including cinematography and stunts – that bring the franchise’s vast ocean world to life.

In Batman, the Joker unleashes increasing chaos on Gotham City, and when Harvey Dent transforms into the villain Two-Face, the situation becomes even more dangerous. Meanwhile, the city’s criminal underworld is busy with money laundering and has corrupted many police officers. The film demonstrates how these interconnected criminal activities push Gotham’s systems to their breaking point, forcing difficult decisions and testing the limits of everyone involved.

This National Geographic documentary follows award-winning photographer Lynsey Addario as she covers dangerous stories around the world. It explores the challenges her work presents to her family and her own well-being. Directed by the team behind acclaimed films like Free Solo, the documentary shows Addario reporting from conflict zones including Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and Ukraine. It will be available to stream on Disney+ starting November 7th.

Vin Diesel consistently draws audiences in the ‘Fast and Furious’ movies, but his other films haven’t been as successful. Attempts to launch new franchises with movies like ‘The Last Witch Hunter’ and ‘Bloodshot’ haven’t worked, and generally, his solo projects don’t perform as well as those within the ‘Fast and Furious’ universe.