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See AllShould Ilsa have come back for Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning?
One of the best characters Christopher McQuarrie introduced to the Mission: Impossible franchise during his tenure was inarguably Rebecca Ferguson's Ilsa Faust, and I was certainly one of the many disappointed by her death in Dead Reckoning. That being said, McQuarrie's recent explanation that he didn't want to undo her death simply because of the backlash, and wanted to retain the franchise's stakes, actually makes me glad that The Final Reckoning didn't try to retcon that, as it would've betrayed the rest of the high stakes the movie had.
Those looking for a great dad show while waiting for Reacher season 4 should check out this 10-year-old Showtime series.
The likes of Jack Ryan and Reacher have popularized what's become known as the "Dad Show" genre, titles in which, thanks to them tackling everything from spies to one-man armies to wars. With Reacher season 4 currently in development, all eyes are on other shows to fill the void in the meantime, and I feel like the perfect show for people to dive into while they wait is Ray Donovan. Across its seven seasons and movie finale, the 10-year-old series really packed many of the themes and storytelling fans of the dad show genre love, and with an outstanding cast behind its material, it deserves to enjoy a resurgence.
Am I the only one not invested in the recent popcorn bucket trend?
The past few years have seen a real boom in studios and movie theater chains crafting unique popcorn buckets to celebrate the release of new titles, with Dune: Part Two's Sandworm bucket arguably being the start of the recent uptick in competition. Honestly, though, very few buckets over the past few years have really stuck out to me as being worth spending the extra money, feeling like they'll simply take up space in my cupboards, especially since I don't cook popcorn enough at home to justify it. But maybe that's just me?
I hope Prime Video's other major fantasy series doesn't meet the same fate as The Wheel of Time.
In a surprising turn of events, Prime Video recently cancelled The Wheel of Time after just three seasons, leaving a wealth of source material unadapted for the screens. Though speculated that the show's viewership numbers weren't enough to justify the cost of renewal, part of me worries that the streamer may consider The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power even more expendable, given it costs more and similarly saw a ratings dip in season 2. With season 3 already filming, there's a chance they may see it through the remaining two planned seasons, but if season 3 doesn't perform well, I'm afraid the character arcs set up won't be completed properly.
Which was the better Sherlock Holmes adaptation, Elementary or Sherlock?
The Benedict Cumberbatch-led Sherlock remains one of the most popular adaptations of the titular genius detective, even as it found itself in competition with the Jonny Lee Miller-starring Elementary that premiered two years later. While most debates pit Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr.'s Sherlock Holmes portrayals against one another, I still think when it comes to its titular character, Elementary remains the better adaptation, particularly for how it explores Holmes' issues with addiction. It created a form of emotional stake in the character beyond his need to solve mysteries, and I was truly gripped by his journey.
Is Stephen King working on a secret new Shawshank Redemption adaptation?
In a surprising turn of events, a new report indicates Stephen King is looking to terminate the copyright contract Warner Bros. has for The Shawshank Redemption, something that typically only happens if an author is looking to begin auctioning the rights for a new adaptation. Considering just how great the original movie is, part of me hopes that's not the case, as it would be a shame for a new attempt to turn into a disappointing adaptation. However, given there are modern filmmakers who continue to enjoy success adapting King's works, namely Mike Flanagan, I'd be open to the idea if it's someone with a good vision.
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See AllWould Deadpool's Tim Miller be right for an MCU X-Men movie?
While I do generally love Miller's ion in the director's chair, I can't lie that Terminator: Dark Fate has forever made me uncertain about his future directorial projects, as that movie was just such a trainwreck. If he got a good script, I might be open to it, though.
Was The Witcher 4's tech demo cinematic impressive?
I can appreciate your reservations, particularly towards the opening of the reel, in which the camera suddenly shifts to showcase the flora and fauna of the region, which is clearly not going to be a gameplay option, but at the same time, the stuff that looked closer to genuine gameplay looks incredible, and I'm so psyched.
Which Blumhouse sequel are you most looking forward to?
I was primarily looking forward to M3GAN 2.0 for the longest time, as it was the one that had the most understandable sequel explanation, but after the trailer for The Black Phone 2, I'm definitely far more excited for that, as it seems like a fascinating expansion of the original.
Was James Gunn cutting a Guardians of the Galaxy member what made the MCU trilogy work?
I honestly don't know that that's a fair comparison to make, largely because characters like Kraglin don't feel different enough from humans to make that explanation work. If anything, I think Richard not appearing was good because it would've risked overburdening how many characters there were.
Who do you want to see as the villain of a DCU Justice League movie?
I agree that the Injustice League/Legion of Doom would be the best first villain for the Justice League, as I wasn't all that enticed by Darkseid's impending arrival in the DC Extended Universe, he just felt too much like they were trying to have their own Thanos. I also feel like, the way James Gunn's building out his universe, it would make more sense for a Justice League movie to have multiple villains, or a team of them.
Is The Magician's Nephew the best Narnia book to start with in Netflix's adaptation?
I also agree with your excitement about the choice, as I also feel it's very underrated, but I also think it's far more interesting to lay out the groundwork for the future films proactively, rather than retroactively, as would likely be the case if The Magician's Nephew was adapted as a later prequel movie.