Before the film Chopper came along, small-time Australian criminal Mark Read achieved the type of celebrity that might only occur in the ‘90s. Despite serving time in the Australian prison system after being convicted for shooting a mate in the chest, Read became an unlikely bestselling author and interview subject, always happy to take credit…

Even after thousands of years of ocean exploration, many of its wonders remain a mystery, hidden beneath the surface in a vast, interconnected world of species and habitats that are constantly evolving. Silverback Films and Open Planet Studios’ new powerful feature-length documentary, Ocean With David Attenborough, which premieres on June 7 on National Geographic and…

Most of what you need to know about the Nintendo Switch 2 is right there in the name: this is the direct sequel to the Switch. It’s bigger, more powerful, more refined, and builds on a strong foundation. If you liked the first Switch, you’re almost certainly going to like the Switch 2. But whether…

While The Last of Sheila’s reputation has blossomed in recent years—particularly after a certain whodunit filmmaker named it as a major influence on the Benoit Blanc films—the movie still feels eternally underrated. Both a devilishly clever murder mystery and a ruthless satire of the Hollywood film industry, Sheila was on the one hand retro in…

When Mario Kart World was first revealed in January along with the Nintendo Switch 2, gamers were understandably excited. After all, it had been more than a decade since a brand new game in the beloved series had hit consoles. And then in April, Nintendo revealed that Mario Kart World would retail for $80 if…

This article contains spoilers for The Life of Chuck. Early in The Life of Chuck‘s final third section, an idealistic teacher tries to inspire her students with a bit of verse. She stands in front of the unruly class and reads some famous lines from Song of Myself, the epic poem by Walt Whitman: Do…

For more than two decades, the first week of May launched the summer movie season with the latest entry in a beloved franchise. In 2002, we got Spider-Man. In 2012, it was The Avengers, followed by Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame arriving the last week of April in 2018 and 2019. But with the…

This article contains spoilers for all seasons of The Handmaid’s Tale. The oppressive regime of Gilead in The Handmaid’s Tale is a breeding ground for acts of rebellion. It’s a Christofascist regime that doesn’t actually live by Christ’s teachings, but instead enacts violence on those it deems “unworthy,” with men in power using said power…

This article contains some mild spoilers for From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. When it comes to action, fight scenes and stunts, the world of John Wick has dominated the market. Each Wick world installment has delivered fresh, over the top sequences that are the epitome of stunt work today, pushing the edge of…

It’s been over a decade since James Bond last starred in a full video game, with the most recent release being 2012’s widely maligned 007 Legends, itself both a 50th anniversary celebration of the film series and a tie-in to that year’s Skyfall. Fortunately, Danish video game publisher IO Interactive has been hard at work…