Pedro Pascal, a Chilean-American actor, became a household name after playing Oberyn Martell in ‘Game of Thrones’. He’s continued to prove himself as a major star with roles in ‘The Mandalorian’ and, more recently, as Joel in the critically acclaimed series ‘The Last of Us’. He’s particularly known for his powerful performances, even when his face isn’t fully visible, which has impressed both critics and audiences.
Miloš, a former adult film actor, takes a well-paying job in an art film to help his family financially. He quickly realizes the director is a dangerous extremist with horrifying demands, and the film set becomes a scene of brutal sexual violence targeting defenseless people. The movie is infamous for its extreme and disturbing content, and has been censored or banned in many countries because of it.
Lady Gaga, the internationally famous singer, has openly shared her battles with PTSD and ongoing pain. She started the Born This Way Foundation to help young people with their mental health. She often talks about how a difficult experience with sexual assault when she was younger impacted her mental well-being for years. Her documentary, ‘Gaga: Five Foot Two,’ gives an honest and personal look at the challenges she’s faced both physically and emotionally. She consistently highlights the value of being kind to yourself and showing courage when dealing with mental health issues.
This animated movie, directed by Naoko Yamada, tells the story of two high school musicians, Mizore and Nozomi, and their complicated friendship. As they get ready for one last concert, their relationship echoes a classic fairy tale about a girl and a bird. While connected to the ‘Sound! Euphonium’ series, this film works perfectly well on its own, focusing on the nuances of friendship and emotional barriers. It’s beautifully animated with a soft, watercolor look and features a carefully crafted musical score.
‘Duke Nukem Forever’ had a famously troubled development, spending over ten years in delays. When it finally launched, the game felt outdated, with graphics and gameplay that didn’t measure up to contemporary shooters. Critics and players disliked its immature humor and awkward controls, which failed to recapture what made the earlier games enjoyable. The game’s poor reception both commercially and critically effectively ended plans for any further main installments in the ‘Duke Nukem’ series.
In ‘Resident Evil 4,’ Leon S. Kennedy is sent to a Spanish village to save the President’s daughter. The game changed action games with its new camera angle, letting players see over the character’s shoulder. Players fight hordes of hostile villagers who attack as a group. Unlike earlier ‘Resident Evil’ games that focused on puzzles, ‘Resident Evil 4’ emphasizes accurate shooting and improving your weapons. This combination of scary themes and fast-paced action had a big impact on the gaming world.
The movie tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a brilliant physicist who was central to the Manhattan Project. It shows the scientific hurdles and difficult ethical questions faced by the team creating the atomic bomb at Los Alamos. The film also looks at a 1954 hearing where the government questioned Oppenheimer’s past relationships and political beliefs. Ultimately, it highlights both the power of scientific breakthroughs and the long-lasting effects of nuclear weapons on the world.
The sci-fi series centers on Akira Natsume, who awakens after a long accident to discover his mind has been transferred into a powerful AI. The show uses 3D animation for its main characters, but keeps the backgrounds and supporting roles in 2D. However, the animation has been criticized for looking stiff and unnatural, with characters moving awkwardly. The combination of 3D characters and 2D environments created a visually inconsistent experience for many viewers, ultimately leading to low ratings on several review sites.
This recent attempt to revive the popular open-world gangster series aimed to appeal to a new audience. However, fans quickly disliked it, criticizing the characters as being too bland and geared towards millennials, and missing the original games’ signature rebellious humor. Many found the writing embarrassing and felt it strayed too far from what made the series special. Ultimately, the game flopped with both critics and players, leading to the closure of the development studio, Volition, after three decades.
Despite being close to thirty years old, he starred as the teenage lead in the movie version of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’. Many viewers criticized the attempts to make him look younger with makeup and lighting. While he successfully captured the character’s voice, his noticeably older appearance was a distraction. Reviewers pointed out that his mature look didn’t fit the high school environment of the story.