Takashi Yamazakiisa leading Japanese filmmakerwho received a lot of international attention in 2023 for his latest project,Godzilla Minus One, one of the strongestkaijufilms of the last five years. His filmography goes far beyond monster movies, however. Over more than two decades, he has directed period dramas, animated adventures, war movies, sci-fi, and fantasy. In particular, he frequently adapts manga to the screen, most notablyAlways: Sunset on Third StreetandParasyte. He’s great at crafting action sequences and engaging plots, but also has a deep interest in Japanese history....

One of the keystones of popular culture in the 2010s was HBO’sGame of Thrones. Based on theA Song of Ice and Firebooks byGeorge R. R. Martin, the show details the lives of numerous noble families split between two continents: Westeros, dominated by seven kingdoms unified under one crown, and Essos, where each city is an independent state. As everyone vies for power in an ever-changing political landscape, magic returns to the world in the form of dragons and an army of the undead....

It’s a little weird, when you think about it, how compelling intense movies can be. Anxiety is a far from pleasant emotion, it goes without saying, but when a movie makes you feel anxious, it can be absorbing and even a good thing? Maybe it’s not too odd, though. Being scared in real life generally sucks, but ahorror moviebeing scary is great. Similarly, there’s catharsis to be found in a tearjerker, while experiencing something sad in reality is obviously awful....

When it comes to first-rate television series,David Chase’sThe Sopranosreigns supreme and is known for redefining the small-screen with its ingenious writing, outstanding performances, and unforgettable characters who fans came to know and love like dysfunctional members of their families. Throughout the show’s six-season run, the showrunners kept viewers on their toes with unexpected twists and the all-star cast delivered award-worthy performances that stand to be some of television’s finest in history....

Rosie O’Donnellis looking downright dashing in a new promo image for her role in the Prime Video reboot of the comedy drama classic,A League of Their Own. Unlike the original film, in which O’Donnell co-starred as third base player Doris Murphy, she’ll be stepping into a smaller but equally mighty role in the series. In it, she’ll play Vi, the owner of a local bar, who cheers on the Rockford Peaches at every game....

There isn’t an album quite likeRumours,Fleetwood Mac’s masterpiece which continues todrive vinyl sales more than 40 years later. The record was composed at a time when tensions were rising between band membersStevie Nicks,Lindsey Buckingham,Mick Fleetwood,Christine McVie, andJohn McVie. Nicks and Buckingham were no longer a couple, the McVies were no longer married, and Fleetwood and Nicks were having a secret affair. The messy relationships between all of them became fuel for the album’s 11 songs, some of which were written in direct response to each other....

One of the many things Marvel Studios accomplished in its magnum opus,Avengers: Endgame, was the transition of the Captain America mantle. In one of the film’s best scenes,an older Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) appears, with the iconic shield in tow, to pass the mantle to his close friend and partner, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie). Now, after a Disney+ television show, Sam Wilson is finally poised to begin his big-screen reign as Captain America....

BeforeAmerican Horror StorySeason 6’s theme was revealed as Roanoke (and even still we’re not entirely sure what to make of it), one of the suggestions of how the show might continue with its mystery season was to return to Murder House. As Nick Romano wrote about earlier this season, there are so many references within Season 6 that it seems like ananthology within an anthology. SinceAHShas been renewed for Season 7 and mayrun until the end of time,Ryan Murphyhas already been working on where the show goes next – which seems to be doubling-down on being self-referential....

[NOTE: Apologies for the tardy recap. FX does not provide American Horror Story screeners so due to my travel schedule, I was not able to watch the episode live. Sadly I’ll be in the same boat next week as well, but will publish the recap ASAP.] We’re nearing the big finish ofAmerican Horror Story: Hoteland “Battle Royale” changes the playing field quite a bit. Episodes 11 kicks off just before the final scene of Episode 10 with Liz Taylor and Iris prepping to ambush The Countess....

Along withFrancisco Gonzalez’s excellent weekly news recaps–This Week in Superhero NewsandThis Week in Movie Trailers–we’re happy to provide you withThis Week in Animation Newsto get you caught up on all things animated you might have missed over the past seven days. We’re talking movies, TV shows, digital shorts, and everything in between! It’s awards season, and even though live-action movies and TV shows tend to get the bulk of the spotlight, there’s plenty of attention paid to animated efforts if you know where to look....

Animelovers, prepare to make space in your collection as fan favorite filmPaprikais receiving a new limited edition 4K release, available from February 20. The re-release will see the classic animated thriller upscaled toUltra HD, presented in a steelbook casing alongside a slew of special features. Originally released in 2006, theSatoshi Kon-directed film delves into a realm of fantasy and imagination as a detective and therapist unite, in an endeavor to recover a stolen device which allows scientists to enter and record a subject’s dreams, before it falls into the hands of a so-called “dream terrorist....

Apple has just releasedSafari 18.3.1for macOS Ventura and macOS Sonoma on June 17, 2025.This update is mainly focused on fixing a critical security issue where maliciously crafted web content could potentially harm users’ devices.The quick release comes just weeks after the mainSafari 18.3update, showing Apple’s commitment to protecting users. The new version builds upon the features introduced inSafari 18.3, which was available across iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, macOS 15....

TheArrow-verse has given us successful crossovers before, but never so confidently. The best parts of the first half of “Crisis on Earth X” lie not in the epic fight scenes — though those are full of kickass moments, choreography, and team-ups — but in just how tightly the worlds of these four disparate shows having been woven, in the character-driven moments. Come for the superheroes; stay for their very human alter egos....