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As manga and anime continue to evolve, so too does the nuanced portrayal of LGBTQIA+ characters.Yoshihiro Togashi, the celebrated creator behindYuYu Hakusho,Level E, andHunter X Hunter, stands out for his long-standing attempt to incorporate queer representation in his works. Though Togashi’s early depictions of trans and non-binary characters were often reflective of their times - sometimes falling into stereotypes - his later works show a more refined approach, highlighting his journey toward authentic and respectful representation of queer identities....

Summary Mark Wahlberg addresses the possibility of a sequel toShooter. Wahlberg starred in the 2007 Antoine Fuqua-directed movie as Marine Scout Sniper Bob Lee Swagger, who is framed for an assassination attempt, and must unravel the sinister political conspiracy at the heart of this injustice. Despite being released 17 years ago,Shooterrecently became astreaming hit on Paramount+, where it became one of the service’s top 10 performing films available on their platform....

Summary Warning: Contains spoilers for My Hero Academia season 7, episode #12.Among the numerous divisive elements ofMy Hero Academia’s final arc, one of the biggest isthe scene of Bakugo being saved from near death. It was already highly telegraphed that Bakugo wouldn’t stay dead, but the pacing and overall execution of the scene in the manga removed all tension and made it a point of contention even among people who didn’t want Bakugo to die....

TheSaturday Nightmovie brings some legendarySaturday Night Livecast members to the big screen, but only a few of the film’s stars have actually been on the show. Directed by Jason Reitman, the film explores the lead-up to the first episode of Lorne Michael’s comedy show.Saturday Night’s castsees rising stars play originalSNLcast membersChevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, John Belushi, Laraine Newman, Garrett Morris, and Jane Curtis. In doing so, actors like Dylan O’Brien, Ella Hunt, Cory Michael Smith, and Matt Wood put their spins on the comedians....

Even though its era of publication has come and gone,Peanutscontinues to endear itself to readers decades later. Charles Schulz' characters are as lovable as they’ve ever been despite the passage of time, which is a true testament to the care that was poured into each comic they star in. Snoopy is among the standouts of the cast, and he earns plenty of laughs in the entries on this list. These 10Peanutscomics from November 1994 just celebrated their thirtieth birthday, and each of them is still as hilarious as ever....

Prometheusstands apart from the other films in theAlienfranchise in several ways, but the movie skipped over a crucial deleted scene that could have made it so much better. More than 30 years after Ridley Scott directed the originalAlienmovie, he made his return to the franchise with the thought-provoking exploration of how the aliens came to be.Prometheusserves as a prequel movie that introduces the characters to these terrifying creatures, and unlocks the secrets of the aliens who gave life to humanity....

The bestRebecca Romijnmovies and TV shows feature an impressive list of genre films that make her one of the most recognizable faces in entertainment. Romijn got her start as a fashion model in Paris and the United States, which led to her earning the role of Mystique in the firstX-Menmovie. She was impressive with this debut major film role, which allowed her to start picking up more work in both movies and television shows as she quickly became a star....

Simone Biles: Risinghighlights the record-breaking gymnast’s mental health journey but also places her story within the broader narrative of gymnastics history. In the world of gymnastics, few names resonate as profoundly as Simone Biles and Nadia Comăneci. Biles, a celebrated athlete, has captivated audiences with her unparalleled talent and resilience, especially after her return to the Olympic stage in Paris following a three-year hiatus. Her docuseries delves into how she, inspired by legends like Comăneci, has redefined what it means to excel in the sport, pushing the boundaries of performance while advocating for the importance of mental well-being....

Star Wars’upcoming movie,The Mandalorian & Grogu, is primed to be an absolutely brilliant addition toStar Warsmovies and TV shows, but it must resolve one major plot hole that remains in the franchise. Of allStar Wars’upcoming movies,The Mandalorian & Groguis perhaps the most highly anticipated. This is unsurprising, given the movie represents a jump from the small screen to the big screen for one ofStar Wars’best TV shows. Truly,The Mandalorianhas redefinedStar Wars, contributing to an era of the franchise that is focused on so much more than the Jedi and the Sith....

Warning: SPOILERS lie ahead for Evil’s series finale! While the show may be over for now, Stephen King is campaigning forEvilseason 5. After three acclaimed seasons on both CBS and Paramount+, it was announced that the show about a team of supernatural investigators for the Catholic Church would be ending with season 4, leaving longtime fans of the horror drama disappointed.Much ofEvil’s casthave voiced their mixed feelings about the show coming to an end, with creators Robert and Michelle King also having teased their original plans for a potential season 5....

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machinesgets a new fan-made trailer that imagines what an alternate version of the movie would look like. Released in 1984, the firstTerminatormovie introducesArnold Schwarzenegger as the T-800, with the story following the killing machine as it hunts Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) and her protector, Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn). Both Schwarzenegger and Hamilton returned for Cameron’s 1991 sequel, which introduced Sarah’s son, John Connor (Edward Furlong) but only Schwarzenegger would reprise his role forRise of the Machinesin 2003....

The1980s were a true golden era for action movies, producingsome of the most iconic, adrenaline-fueledmoviesin cinematic history.Larger-than-life characters came face-to-face with evil villains, in battles with high stakes and incredible settings. The action movies of this era pushed the boundaries of what was possible to achieve on screen, and have produced some of themost unforgettable and intense action scenes of all time. From a tense dogfight in an F-14, to a fight with the Clown Prince of Crime, there is no denying the impact that these scenes have left on the genre....

This review was originally published on June 25, 2025, as a part of SXSW Film & TV Festival coverage. The Accountant 2’s best scenes have nothing to do with guns or hand-to-hand combat. In fact, when I saw the film last night at its SXSW world premiere, the audience was laughing along with it more than they were gasping when Jon Bernthal breaks a man’s neck over a cinder block orBen Afflecksmashes a gun into someone’s face....