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When FX’sShōgunfirst premiered, it was billed as the network’s most ambitious series yet, with an undeniably stacked cast and a powerhouse production team made up of both American and Japanese talent. Given that the show marked the first on-screen adaptation ofJames Clavell’s bestselling novel sincethe 1980 miniseries, expectations were certainly high — but the finished product fromco-creatorsRachel KondoandJustin Marksexceeded every possible one of them. Thanks to performances by screen legends likeHiroyuki SanadaandTadanobu Asano, as well as up-and-coming talent likeAnna Sawai,Shōgunnot only became a better adaptation than its predecessor but a major watercooler series, leading to fervent discussion, analysis, and even hilarious memes from both critics and audiences alike....

Often,the sequel to a popular film is just more of the same, with a studio trying to recapture past magic in hopes of similar box office results. This strategy doesn’t always work, as audiences can see right through the ploy. Other times,a sequel really goes for it, attempting something new, perhaps with positive results, or in other cases, being so different that audiences reject it. The latter was the fate ofGremlins 2: The New Batchwhen it came out in 1990....

Whether they’re gory horror movies, subtle sci-fi puzzlers, or grounded suspense films,psychological thrillershave a way of taking audiences on dark cerebral journeys that explore the depths of the human psyche. And when you’re exploring deeply mature topics like that, your work would inevitably gravitate towards an equally mature audience. It’s no surprise that some of the greatest psychological thrillers ever made have had an R rating.Prime Videois home to several R-rated psychological thrillers from around the world, but because of the sheer size of the streamer’s catalog, it can be difficult to discover the true greats....

The Expendables is the action movie throwback that is as tough to kill as its leading men. The next installment,Expend4bles, is out in theaters, and it’s been nearly a decade since we last saw this merry group of skilled killers on a mission. To help ease that large time gap, here is a recap of the original three movies, a series that calls back to theaction flicks of the 1980s/1990s with an ensemble of old-school and current actors....

Netmarble has nowreleasedthe first chapter ofRagnarokforThe Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross.This is a turn-based RPG mobile game based on the popular anime and manga seriesThe Seven Deadly Sinswritten byNakaba Suzuki. The series focuses on a group of knights, called The Seven Deadly Sins, in a land called Britannia who had disbanded after being accused of plotting against the Liones Kingdom. Meanwhile, a group of “Holy Knights” took control of the Kingdom after a rebellion and manipulation from evil forces....

In ahorrorgenre where everymovieis concocting new ways to terrify fans, few franchises are as accomplished asFinal Destination.Created byJeffrey Reddick, this film series isrenowned for its ability to give people anxiety;each installment’s premise of Death killing people in increasingly creative ways has spawned dozens of new death methods for people to be scared of. It’s an ingenious approach to your usual slasher that has awed viewers for over two decades with the wild ways these movies decide to kill their cast....

The third season ofOzarkpremiered on Netflix last week, and to say the show returned with a vengeance would be an understatement. Following a second season that many fans found to be a littletoobleak,OzarkSeason 3 soared to new heights thanks to an engaging story and a renewed sense of purpose. The show’s' biggest asset has always been its cast, and this season is no different.Laura Linneydoes Emmy-worthy work as Wendy Byrde, and so does the newest member of theOzarkfamily –Tom Pelphreyas Wendy’s bipolar brother Ben Davis....

Yesterday, Disney released thefirst teaser trailerand synopsis forToy Story 4, announcing that the highly anticipated sequel will find the toy gang navigating life with a new kid in a brand new room. We also learned thatTony Halewould be voicing the new character Forky, a spork made to look like a toy who’s going through an existential crisis—but it appears the casting announcements aren’t finished yet. Today, Disney announced thatKeegan-Michael KeyandJordan Peelevoice a pair ofToy Story 4characters called Ducky and Bunny, two carnival prizes who are eager to be won, who encounter Woody and his friends at a carnival....

So far in Season 6,Kourtney Kardashianhas proved she isthe prima donna of the family. But the reality star has had a little help coming out of semi-retirement this season onThe Kardashians. Left to her own devices, Kourtney admits she is happiest at home with her children. Kim getting Kourtney out of the house to shoot a campaignwould have been the highlight of the season for the eldest Kardashian sister, if not for Kourtney’s rocker husband’s fast-paced life....

Psychologicalthrillersbuilt around mental illness are a dependable subgenre for Hollywood, though they often miss the mark when it comes to capturing the experience with much accuracy. Even the most prominently successful ones, likeRon Howard’sA Beautiful Mind,fail to capture the full scope of what asevere mental illnessactually does to a person’s psyche on a daily basis. This is more than likely because Hollywood filmmakers know they have to sell their films to a broad audience, andthe real deal of a condition like schizophrenia is far too upsetting for most people to handle....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Presumed Innocent Episode 6. The first six episodes of Apple TV+‘sPresumed Innocenthave shown that life has not been kind to Rusty Sabich (Jake Gyllenhaal) as of late. At one time, he was flying high; he had a beautiful, supportive wife, two great kids, and a successful career as a prosecutor. Plus, he was engaging in some extramarital activities with his colleague, Carolyn Polhemus (Renate Reinsve)....

We’ll be getting our first gander at Wonder Woman, who is being played byGal Gadot, in a few months whenBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicebows nationwide. Early reports from inside sources have gone so far as to say that Gadot’s portrayal of DC’s biggest female character nearly steals the film away fromBen Affleck’s Batman andHenry Cavill’s Superman, but we’ll just have to wait and see about that. [Update:Take a look atnewly released concept art for the entire Justice Leaguehere....

Sebastian Stanhas been on quite a hot streak lately after earning a Golden Globe win and an Oscar nomination on top of starring in twoMarvelfeatures just this year. He’s the definition of booked and busy, and now his schedule just got another project added to its slate. THR reports that Stan has been tapped to star alongsideLeo WoodallinBurning Rainbow Farm, which is based on true events that happened in 2001 captured inDean Kuipersnovel....