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The actress who portrayed Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge’s (LeVar Burton) mother inStar Trek: The Next Generationhad appeared asStar Trek’sfirst Black female captain a few years before. Not much was revealed about Geordi’s family throughoutTNG’srun and neither of his parents appeared on the show until season 7. As theChief Engineer on the USS Enterprise-Dunder the command of Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), Geordi’s storylines typically involved him solving engineering problems with his best friend, Lt....

France has a long and proudfilmmaking tradition across every genre, and thebest French comedy moviesshowcase the unique style of hilarity funny films from the nation have become renowned for. There have been French comedy movies since the dawn of cinema, with the earliest examples coming from the silent era with the likes of 1895’sWatering the Gardener. Even as far back as the turn of the 20th century, French comedy developed and became known for its unique style, with many traditions (such as an appreciation of combining physical comedy with acute satires) continuing into the modern day....

Almost five months after the series was unceremoniously cancelled, the cast ofThe Acolytereunited to support showrunner Leslye Headland on her ongoing Broadway play. Released in 2024, the Disney+Star Warsseries takes place in the dying days ofthe High Republicand follows a former Jedi padawan, who becomes the suspect in a string of Jedi murders that leads to the unraveling of a hidden tragedy.The Acolytefeatured an all-star cast led by Amandla Stenberg, Lee-Jung Jae, Manny Jacinto, Charlie Barnett, Dafne Keen, Rebecca Henderson, and Jodie Turner-Smith....

The Godfathertrilogy showed the Corleone mafia family falling apart through the mistakes they made. The originalGodfathermovie is often considered one of the greatest movies of all time for its slow-burn plot and exceptional acting from its cast, which includes Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, and James Caan.The Godfatheralso launched Al Pacino’s career, and his character, Michael Corleone, is one ofthe best characters inThe Godfathertrilogy. While the original movie started with Vito Corleone controlling the family crime business, the title refers to Michael, whose rise and fall are the focus of theGodfathersaga....

Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Diplomatseason 1.A teaser forThe Diplomathas revealed Hal’s fate after season 1’s cliffhanger ending. The Netflix political thriller stars Keri Russell as US ambassador to the UK Kate Wyler and Rufus Sewell as her husband Hal, alongside an ensemble cast that also includes David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, and Ato Essandoh. Season 1 premiered in April 2023 and ended on a major cliffhanger with a car bombing in the last episode’s final moments leaving Hal’s fate unclear ahead ofThe Diplomatseason 2....

Warning: Spoilers ahead forThe Diplomatseason 2.The Diplomatseason 2 finale left the future of Netflix’s political drama in a wildly unpredictable position, but the showrunner’s recent comments have at least provided some strong clues regarding what’s waiting for Keri Russell’s Kate Wyler when the show returns.The Diplomatseason 3’s storyisn’t yet clear, although Netflix has officially ordered another run of episodes.Showrunner Debora Cahn is still playing her cards close to her chest, but the information she has teased suggests a compelling twist is on the way....

Simone Ashley’s new rom-com,Picture This, is Prime Video’s most recent take on the lovable genre.Ashley leadsPicture This’s castas Pia, a woman in her late 20s feeling the pressure to find a relationship as she helps prepare for her younger sister’s wedding. Outside her family’s insistence that she begins dating, Pia’s life primarily focuses on her photography studio, which is struggling far more than she would like to admit. As the funny, heartwarming movie progresses, Pia is challenged to put herself out there in new ways, leading toPicture This’s happy ending....

The Lady’s Companionfeatures a strong cast of up-and-coming Spanish talent. Set in the waning years of 19th century Spain,the Netflix romantic period piecefocuses on Elena Bianda. Hired by wealthy families to serve as a chaperon for young women who can help arrange their eventual marriages, Elena gets her greatest challenge yet when she is retained by Pedro Mencia to assist with his three daughters in the aftermath of their mother’s death....

Ali Hazelwood’sThe Love Hypothesisis getting the film adaptation treatment, and while that’s exciting news for fans of romantic movies, there’s another Hazelwood book that should be adapted first. The name Ali Hazelwood should not turn up any real person when searched in a government database becauseit’s the pen name of an Italian neuroscience professor who has successfully dabbled in romance writing. While the real name of Ali Hazelwood is yet to be revealed, perhaps,like Stephen King before her, in time, her given name will become as ubiquitous as her pseudonym....

Stardew Valleyholds a special place in many heartsas a standout farming simulation game, but its cozy charm doesn’t mean it can’t have some frustrating moments every now and then.The most intense gameplay can be found within the Skull Cavern,Stardew Valley’s most dangerous dungeon, and its potentially endless floors make the challenge of delving deep particularly intense. Entering unprepared or making a mistake in combat can end a run, but it’s much more painful when progress halts for a more trivial reason....

Not everyanimethat has aged needs a remake. Some shows have been able tostand the test of timeand remain at the pinnacle of the art form even decades after their initial premiere. On the same note, a remake does not need to be a replacement. In fact, it would be a disservice to the creators of a series to have an updated version of their work replace the original entirely. Remakes and reboots work bestwhen intended to be companion pieces to the original work, and are enjoyed as such alongside other entries in a franchise....

Summary With 2022’sUnchartedmovie bringing the game franchise to the big screen, there’s another series from the same studio that would work really well if also adapted into a motion picture. Led by Tom Holland as Nathan “Nate” Drake, theUnchartedcasthelped the movie become a box office smash, despite the drastic changes made to the source material. It may not have been one of thebest video game movies of all time, but it was certainly profitable....

AlthoughCobra Kaiuses a blend of new characters and existing stars from the largerKarate Kidfranchise, some of the show’s most exciting moments are when familiar faces return decades later, but there’s one actor who has yet to come back and has perhaps always been unlikely to. To put it another way, some of thebestCobra Kaicharacterswere also prominentKarate Kidfigures in the original trilogy of movies. The buzz that’s been caused by established figures coming back throughout the spinoff show is a big part of why it has continued to happen....