Christopher Nolan Experienced Pulp Fiction Before Any Of Us, And It Ruined The Quentin Tarantino Movie For Him

Christopher Nolanhad the opportunity to experience Quentin Tarantino’sPulp Fictionway before the audience did, but as exciting as that sounds, it ruined the movie for him. Christopher Nolan has earned the respect of critics and general audiences with his movies, which have covered different genres – from sci-fi to superhero to thriller and even war. One of Nolan’s most celebrated trademarks is the themes he addresses in his movies, such as memory, identity, and time, and there’s always a lot of anticipation and talk around his future projects....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 706 words · Bradley Calderon

Christopher Nolan's Rumored Next Movie Adapts Something Most People Know From The Simpsons

Summary Rumors are circulating that Academy Award winner Christopher Nolan is looking to adapt the 1967 British television series,The Prisoner. This would markhis first adaptation since 2002’sInsomnia. However, theOppenheimerdirector may face one major problem if his proposedThe Prisoneradaptation really is his next project, since a key aspect ofThe Prisonerwas parodied 23 years ago in an episode ofThe Simpsons. The Prisonerfollows an unnamed British intelligence agentwho resigns from his position, and who is swiftly abducted and imprisoned in a mysterious coastal village called “The Village....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Jade Williams

Comments of the Week 86

How to trim a Daisy Welcome back to Comments of the Week, where your boy Dreamweaver is back with a bunch of comments from the best community in the entire internets… (looks at what’s written in my palm)… Destructoid! Aw, I’m just pulling your leg! Of course Destructoid is the best site in the world… because I’m here. While you can bow in my honor on your own time, why don’t we take a break from whatever the hell you’re doing and just relax with all of the truthiest, funniest, and weirdest comments said by you, the people who worship me....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 668 words · Jennifer Nelson

Cowboy Bebop Director Breaks Silence on Working With John Wick's Team for New Anime: "All I Did Was Ask"

As the visionary behindCowboy Bebop’s legendary action-packed anime, Shinichiro Watanabe might seem like the last person to seek guidance on crafting unforgettable action sequences that stand out to the audience. However, for his latest project - the anime seriesLazarus- Watanabe’s quest for fresh fight choreography insights led to an unexpected outcome. While fans ofCowboy Bebopmay easily recognize its influence onJohn Wick, a surprising revelation shows the inverse is also true:theJohn Wickfranchise has significantly influencedCowboy Bebop’s director, Shinichiro Watanabe....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Jeffrey Lee

DC Really Just Gave Batman the Anime Opening of Our Dreams: Watch Now

Originally released in 2018, theBatman Ninjaanime transported the Caped Crusader to Japan’s feudal past, blending Western superheroes with traditional Japanese art, samurai culture, and high-energy action. Now, the highly anticipated sequel,Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, is set for a digital release on August 03, 2025, followed by a physical 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray release on August 12, 2025. This time, Batman will face off against members of the Japanese underworld, including reimagined, villainous versions of the Justice League as part of the Yakuza....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 724 words · Tracy Carpenter

Death Of A Unicorn Ending Explained:

The following contains spoilers for Death of a Unicorn, now playing in theatersDeath of a Unicornends on a somewhat ambiguous note, raising the question over the final fate of Elliot and Ridley.Death of a Unicornfocuses on the father and daughter as they head towards the estate of Elliot’s wealthy employers, the Leopold family. Along the way, they strike a unicorn with their car and end up bringing it along. This leads to the discovery of the unicorn’s healing properties, but also draws the lethal attention of the unicorn’s parents inthe darkly hilariousDeath of a Unicorn....

July 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1566 words · Antonio Vaughn

Dream Productions: Everything You Need To Know

Pixar’sInside Outfranchise continued to expand with the release of a new spinoff series entitledDream Productionswhich arrived on Disney+ in late 2024. Set between the first and secondInside Outmovies,Dream Productionscenters on the corner of Riley’s head that is responsible for producing all of her dreams. Modeled after a film studio, the titular production company faces the usual trials and tribulations of fast-paced schedules and razor-thin budgets all to help Riley get a good night’s sleep and make sense of the world around her....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Patricia Young

Every Upcoming Alien Movie & TV Show After Romulus

Summary The iconic science fiction horror franchise is set to continue afterAlien: Romulus. The 2024 movie was directed by Fede Álvarez and stars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu. Taking place between the originalAlienand its 1986 sequelAliens, the movie further expanded the universe of the franchise, which features a variety of installments that are primarily linked by the presence of the monstrous alien known as the Xenomorph as well as the duplicitous Weyland-Yutani Corporation....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 866 words · Ryan Fernandez

Gerard Butler's Plane Sequel Gets Mixed Update From Star

Ship, the announced sequel to the Gerard Butler-starringPlane, gets a new update from star Mike Colter. Released in 2023 and directed by Jean-François Richet,Planestars Butleras Brodie Torrance, an airline pilot and former RAF officer who teams up with Colter’s Louis Gaspare to rescue his passengers after being forced to land in a war zone. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it was announced shortly after the film’s release that a sequel calledShipwas in the works....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Brian Gomez

Heartwarming Spy X Family Cosplay Gives the Forgers Some Deserved Family Time

Summary Spy x Familyis widely appreciated for its bright and happy tone in spite of occasional darker moments. Many recent anime series are violent and serious, so the relatively upbeat, slice-of-life seriesreally stood out from the rest and resonated with audiences.Spy x Familycontrasts moregrim and perilous spy mission scenes with moments of adorable family fun. The Forger family is the true focal point of the series, withtheir funny anticsand adorable camaraderie....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Kristi Brown

Henry Cavill Joins Live-Action Voltron Cast In Undisclosed Role

The live-actionVoltronmovie has brought on a major star. The upcoming feature, which is being developed by Amazon MGM Studios, is an adaptation of the long-running animated franchise of the same name which was itself based on a Japanese animated series and follows spacefarers who operate a giant robot. The movie is set to be directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, whose previous projects include the comediesDodgeball: A True Underdog StoryandWe’re the Millersas well as the action moviesSkyscraperandNetflix’sRed Notice, both of which starred Dwayne Johnson....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Amanda Klein

How a New Marvel Series Plans to Replace Spider-Man With the X-Men

WARNING! Potential spoilers ahead forThe Amazing Spider-Man#68 Marvel’slatestSpider-Mansolicitation shockingly suggests the publisher is going to replace the character in his mystical new mission with theX-Men, as the currently-running “8 Deaths of Spider-Man” story looks like it will end with the final death of Spidey, as he attempts to complete the quest assigned to him by Doctor Doom to defeat the Scions of Cytorrak. Releasing in February of next year,The Amazing Spider-Man#68 continues the“8 Deaths of Spider-Man”story begun in issue #61....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 669 words · Gabrielle Ramsey

How Deadpool Test Footage Laid The Foundation For Prime's Video Game Anthology Series Secret Level

Secret Level’s executive producers recall how the infamousDeadpooltest footage led the way for their new adult animated anthology series. Coming to Prime Video on December 10,Secret Leveltells 15 original storiesset in the worlds of beloved video games. The series was created byDeadpooldirector Tim Miller (who also createdLove, Death & Robots), with Dave Wilson (Bloodshot)serving as supervising director and producer. In an interview withScreen Rant’s Liam Crowley, Miller and Wilson were asked if theDeadpooltest footage felt like a “spiritual pilot” forSecret Level....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · Fernando Waters