All of this means we can finally do a comprehensive break-down to decide which show is the better overall product. From the uncanny acting ability of Bryan Cranston and Bob Odenkirk, to the pristine neo-Western style of the cinematography, a lot of factors will sway our decision. The one thing we know for sure is that we will be hard pressed to ever be treated to multiple series in the same universe that are this incredibly crafted ever again....

For reasons known only to him, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has seen the character (also known as Teth-Adam) as the comic book creation he was born to play, and after more than a decade of development, here we are. But Black Adam the movie, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (Orphan) and also starring Aldis Hodge, Pierce Brosnan, Noah Centineo, and Sarah Shahi, comes during a transitional time for the DC Extended Universe or whatever it’s being called these days....

Eric Pearson knows a thing or two about the Marvel Universe. A self-professed comic book nerd, the screenwriter penned the Son of Odin’s third feature film, Thor: Ragnarok. His most recent gig? Another high profile MCU project, Black Widow. The spy-action thriller takes a deep dive into Natasha Romanoff’s [Scarlett Johansson] formative years, fills in the blanks over her whereabouts between Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War and introduces her missing “sister,” Yelena Belova [Florence Pugh]....

V.E. Schwab is one of our favorite authors here at Den of Geek. From the Shades of Magic series to spooky middle grade read City of Ghosts to her “In Search of Doors” speech delivered at the J.R.R. Tolkien Lecture on Fantasy Literature, we’re really just big Schwab fans. We’re particularly excited about her Villainsseries, which begins with the clever, heartbreaking Vicious. Schwab paints the story of two college roomates, Victor Vale and Eli Ever, who discover the secret to supernatural abilities lies in near death experiences....

Bridgerton season 2 returns to Netflix today with a new Bridgerton sibling’s quest to make a suitable marriage match. Season 2 improves on season 1 by shifting the show to an ensemble-based narrative which is essential for building the conflicts and relationships for future seasons. The central relationship dynamic combining the enemies-to-lovers and love triangle romance fiction tropes equally satisfies series readers and show-only fans alike. Bridgerton once again takes the necessary stance that people of color deserve to be represented in alternate historical fiction and escapist historical fiction....

And then there’s Bryce Dallas Howard, who has quickly turned heads with her directorial work on The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. It’s no exaggeration to say that since her debut in 2019, Howard has directed three of the most well-received, memorable, and exciting Star Wars stories of the Disney era. From an episode of The Mandalorian that celebrates the films of Akira Kurosawa (a major influence on Star Wars) to her more recent dive into Mandalorian and Jedi lore on The Book of Boba Fett, Howard has shown she has a deep understanding of this galaxy’s signature blend of action, fantasy, mythology, and pastiche, with a few fun easter eggs thrown in to boot....

Set in a Parisian talent agency, Call My Agent goes behind the scenes on the French film world, piercing its serious reputation with sharp humour and characters ranging from the adorable to the monstrous to the adorably monstrous. It’s a terrific series created by Fanny Herrero with actor and former talent agent Dominique Besnehard, and well worth a spot on your to-watch list. It’s a joke everybody wants to be in on, hence the major star turns dotted through seasons one to three....

In a recent press preview (as transcribed by The Verge), Infinity Ward co-head Patrick Kelly suggested that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2‘s plot will try to be more sensitive to certain real-world events and potential controversies than some previous Call of Duty games have been. “We’re telling fictional stories. But it is inspired by real-world military events that shape the world we live in,” said Kelly regarding the game’s narrative....

Horror movies in which vehicles are front and center — whether it’s a car, a truck, or some combination of the two — are perhaps not as plentiful as the categories mentioned above, but they’re out there. And if you’re cruising down the endless, labyrinthine lanes of your favorite streaming highway during spooky season looking for something to hitch a ride with for 100 minutes or so, you could do far worse than the 13 models we’ve parked below for your perusal....

Castle Rock Season 2 Episode 3 They grow up so fast, don’t they? One minute they’re singing along to Carly Simon with you, dreaming of the Laughing Place, and the next they’ve tied you to the bed. What a wonderful and shocking twist to see Joy turn the tables on her mother, the woman who will one day kidnap a writer and keep him locked in a bedroom. Castle Rock season 2 has so far found really interesting ways to incorporate disparate parts of Stephen King lore into the show, and never in the way you expect....

Snipes may be most beloved to certain audiences as the half-vampire martial arts master in the Blade superhero movies. But his comic chops are supernatural. From 1989’s Major League through White Men Can’t Jump, and To Wong Foo, and Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, his choices are fearless and his timing is fierce. This coalesced in his impatiently poignant turn as D’Urville Martin, who directed Murphy’s Rudy Ray Moore in the film within the film Dolemite is My Name....

Disney’s latest live-actioner, Cruella, is a prequel to 101 Dalmatians which sees Emma Stone’s budding fashion designer Estella begin to grow into her villainous alter-ego Cruella de Vil. By the end of the film ,she hasn’t yet reached the depths of Disney’s puppy-skinning diva – there’s time yet – but there’s a mid credits scene in Cruella which might hint at what we’ll see next. At the end of the main narrative, Estella has inherited her father the Baron’s fortune, faked her own death and bequeathed the estate to her dear friend Cruella....

It’s never been a better time to be an anime fan and there’s endless content to explore that covers every genre imaginable. Hundreds of new anime series hit the market each year and this constant material used to be overwhelming before streaming services decided that it was time to make anime their priority. There is no wrong way to consume anime, but Crunchyroll–a subscription-based video-on-demand anime streaming service–has emerged as the top name in anime streaming....

Rob Savage’s Dashcam, his follow up to Zoom-based lockdown horror Host is in some ways one such movie. It’s a barrage of images and sound transmitted via protagonist Annie’s dashcam and her mobile phone. We the audience don’t really understand exactly what’s going on anymore than Annie does, we just know it’s gross and horrible! But if you’re someone who after the fact does like to delve a little deeper into the mythology of what’s going on, we’re here for you....

Even still, you’re forgiven if hearing the name Days Gone caused you to raise an eyebrow. After all, it’s not just one of the most controversial PS4 exclusives; it’s a game that some consider to be the absolute worst PS4 exclusive this side of The Order 1886. We’ve previously spoken about the Days Gone controversy in our review of the game and a look at how it oddly helped define the legacy of the PS4 itself, but the long and short of it is that Days Gone was, at the very least, an odd entry into the PS4’s legendary library....

Before you start wondering just when Clark Kent had found the time to explore his options considering that he spent most of his career dating one of the most accomplished reporters of all time utilizing two different identities, know this: Clark Kent/Kal-El, the Superman who has been fighting for truth, tolerance, and justice since 1938 isn’t the one being honored by DC Comics on National Coming Out Day. It’s Jon Kent, the son of Lois Lane and Clark Kent, the half-Kryptonian superhero who has recently taken up his father’s mantle as Superman in the pages of DC’s Superman: Son of Kal-El series by Tom Taylor and John Timms....

For anyone not familiar with the Destiny series (or anyone who only started playing the franchise starting with Destiny 2), the pure excitement that this gun is generating at the moment has to be confusing. What is the gun and why is it causing some Destiny players to fondly reminisce about the “good old days?” Well, the first part of that question is easy enough to answer. Gjallarhorn is an exotic rocket launcher that was available in Destiny since the game’s launch in 2014....

Highlighting Disney+’s list of new releases for October 2022 is Werewolf by Night. Inspired by the Marvel comic character of the same name, this one-off special is designed to be a Halloween treat for MCU fans. Composer Michael Giacchino directed this black and white feature that brings Marvel’s resident werewolf to life. Gael García Bernal stars as Jack Russell, the aptly-named schmoe who will howl at the moon. The special premieres on Oct....

“Last year was a recruitment year,” Chibnall explains. “For the show, for the Doctor, for getting everybody in … It’s always a stepping-on point with a new Doctor, and also bringing that existing audience as well. “I think we did alright in the recruiting year, and this year we’re saying to those people and any other people, ‘Okay, here’s the amazing world of Doctor Who, and here’s lots of treats, and here’s lots of new stuff, and here’s some old stuff....

This was supposed to be a comedy, right? That’s what the marketing and 1960s-inspired opening title cards suggest for Adam McKay’s Don’t Look Up, and yet one might think the happiest moment in the whole thing is when Leonardo DiCaprio’s Dr. Randall Mindy and Jennifer Lawrence’s PhD candidate Kate Dibiasky sit down to dinner with family, friends, and even a new fiancé, before the comet strikes. At least they’re getting a break from trying to force reality into those people’s thick skulls....