Gints Zilbalodis’ wordless animated movie Flow follows a little black kitty who’s navigating a flood in a post-apocalyptic, seemingly post-human world. The cat finds a boat, encounters a host of different animals, and slowly sails with them through the rising waters. It’s a tense adventure with absolutely stunning animal animation:...
The End is the bleakest Hollywood musical ever made
This early review of The End was first posted in conjunction with the film’s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. It has been updated and reposted for the movie’s theatrical release.When The End begins, a wealthy industrialist family of three (Tilda Swinton, Michael Shannon, and George MacKay) have been...
A newly surfaced Hawkeye deleted scene is a defining moment for the Marvel hero
Of all the superheroes in the original lineup, I wouldn’t expect Hawkeye to have one of the most interesting backstories. But as it turns out, he’s not just an Average Dude with a Wife and Kids — he and his mom were criminals who traveled around the country robbing convenience...
There’s more to the new Lupin the Third movie than what meets the eye
On Friday, a post on the official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Lupin the 3rd franchise announced a new animated movie set to come out next year. The film, tentatively titled Lupin the IIIrd The Movie, will be directed by Takeshi Koike (Redline), with Yūya Takahashi (Lupin III: Part...
Is Arcane canon in League of Legends? It’s a complicated question
I’ve been playing League of Legends since the game’s earliest days. I read the Journal of Justice, an in-universe publication from back when the League of Legends was a giant fighting arena for nations to settle political disputes. I witnessed the setting’s first big retcon in 2014, and the successive...
Save up to 90% on Hulu, Disney Plus, and more streaming services for Black Friday
Even though Black Friday is over, most of the big TV show and movie streaming services are offering discounted subscriptions through the weekend into Cyber Monday. Paramount Plus, Hulu, Peacock, Disney Plus, and Max are significantly cheaper per month for both new and returning subscribers who are looking for things...