Westernsgenerally fall into two categories: all-out action, with gunfights and barroom brawls, or slower-paced, more contemplative works that focus on the characters and narrative. Though there is an obvious allure for the former, a slow-burningWestern that doesn’t fully rely on actionallows theroles, storyline, and visuals to fully bloom and create a film that is dramatic and thought-provoking. Also, just because a Western is described as a slow-burner doesn’t mean it will be a slow, dialogue-heavy drama, but rather, it can be an eloquently paced film full of palpable tension, dark atmospheres, and brutal combat....

As one of New York City’s most established heroes,Daredevilhas some of the most consistently compelling rogues in allMarvel Comics– yet only a handful have been adapted onscreen. Fans have seen heavy hitters like the Kingpin and Bullseye expertly portrayed in the MCU thanks to Netlfix’s fan-favoriteDaredevil(2015) series, but ol’ Hornhead has more foes than just these two. Now the MCU is poised to bring the Man Without Fear back into the fold with the upcomingDaredevil: Born Again(2025) series on Disney+ along with new villains like the malevolent Muse....

Assassin’s Creed Shadowshas served as both a return to form for the franchise while innovating its mechanics in an entirely new direction, most notably in howShadowshandles its dual protagonists. By separating its two protagonists into an incredibly powerful fighter and a bible assassin,Shadows' can better satisfy both its needs for classic stealth and modernized combat without detracting from the other. AlthoughShadowsbrings back reworked versions of classic additions like base-building and managing a recruitable team of assassins, there’s still one feature I can’t help but miss over a decade later....

After recent comments from the showrunner ofDaredevil: Born Again, I am more worried than ever that Marvel has learned the wrong lessons from the titular character’s previous appearances. As many now know,Daredevil: Born Againis a continuation of the Netflix show. Initially, the MCU project was planned as a soft reboot of the Netflix series until an overhaul ofMarvel’s upcoming TV showssaw the story’s direction change somewhat. Now,Daredevil: Born Againis expected to be essentiallyDaredevilseason 4, just under a different title....

Emma Canning’s career has just begun, and she’s already been a part of some of the most notable television series in the 2020s. An Irish actress who got her career started on the stage, Canning quickly moved to television soon after she graduated from the renowned Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London (viaGSMD). Canning ended up appearing in two series in 2021, having a small role in the supernatural seriesThe Irregulars, before landing a much larger role in the underseen historical dramaDomina....

PUBG MOBILE News The Brazilian powerhouse dominates 60 other teams in the recent official PUBG MOBILE Esports power rankings. PUBG MOBILE Esports has updated its power rankings, factoring in the results of the recent 2024 PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC). Despite not securing a top ten at the recent tournament, Alpha7 Esports still leads the rankings, concluding 2024 as the best PUBG MOBILE team of the year. What is the PUBG MOBILE Esports power ranking?...

Arcaneexecutive producer Marc Merrill has clarified how many follow-up shows are currently in development for the expandingLeague of Legendsuniverse. WhileArcaneseason 3won’t be happening, the world of Riot Games' lore will be continuing in new TV projects that are currently in development. It was previously confirmed by co-showrunner Christian Linke that future regions to be explored include Noxus, Ionia, and Demacia, with the potential for a movie exploring one of these regions as well....

The first show where Brett Goldstein really stood out to me wasTed Lasso, and after admiring his work as Roy Kent, it’s incredibly jarring to see the actor looking drastically different inShrinking. In 2020,Ted Lassobecame one of the biggest hits on Apple TV+ with the shows sharp wit and the cast of brilliant actors shining through despite the streaming platforms' general lack of visibility. While Apple TV+ was putting out some great quality shows, there wasn’t a lot that really kept viewers coming back for more....

Inan exclusive interview with CBR, esteemed creators, Goro Taniguchi and Yukio Takatsu,spoke out about their impressions of Japan’s anime industry and how it can best keep up with recent worldwide changesinvolving technological developments like AI and NFTs. As they carried out their most recent project, an anime based around the breakout NFT brand Azuki,they kept these advancements in mind. Goro Taniguchi is known for his work onOne PieceandCode Geass,while Yukio Takatsu contributed toNaruto Shippuden,Persona 3,andMonogatari....

The next sequel to 1989’sBatmanhas the perfect opportunity to explain one plot element ofBatman Returns.The Tim BurtonBatmanfilms are part of multiple timelineswith overlapping canon. One such continuity includes both 1989’sBatmanand 1992’sBatman Returns, but expands on the iconic films with non-movie materials – including Sam Hamm and Joe Quinones’sBatman ’89comics and John Jackson Miller’s 2024 novelBatman: Resurrection.Resurrection– which is set betweenBatmanandBatman Returns– has made both films even better by providing additional connective tissue and deploying fascinating retcons....

Batmanand his rogues have been realized in countless different styles, although corporate restrictions may have kept theDC Universecharacters from one particular Disney style, until now.Across animation, live-action, and comic books, the characters’ realizations have been products of DC, a company owned by Warner Bros. Discovery,one of Disney’s largest competitors. Fortunately, this branding difference has not stopped fan artists from the internet from taking these characters and reimagining them in this iconic style....

Black Myth Wukong All Chapter 3 Secrets If you’re done exploring all of the secrets inChapter 1andChapter 2of Black Myth: Wukong, it’s time to head into the third act, which is longer than both of the previous chapters. Accordingly, Chapter 3 holds its own array of secrets and even more quests to tackle. So let’s go over our checklist ofall secrets to discover in Chapter 3 of Black Myth: Wukong....

Warning! SPOILERS about Fire Country season 3, episode 7 ahead. Manny’s reaction to Bode’s graduation from the Cal Fire program proves his approach inFire Countryseason 3 risks undermining his past and pushing him closer to failure.Fire Countryseason 1 presented Manny as the poster boy for what can be achieved as a former inmate, as he dedicated his life to give inmates a second chance by captaining them at Three Rock.Manny’s influence was incommensurably important for Bode, inspiring himand being close to him as his family clashed on how they wanted to reconnect with him, and showing what Bode’s future could consist of after prison....