Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for The Dragon Prince Season 5 The Dragon PrinceSeason 5 picks up immediately followingthe events of Season 4and wastes no time in continuing the race to find Aaravos (Erik Dellums), each team growing more desperate. As Viren’s (Jason Simpson) month-long resurrection reaches an end, Claudia (Racquel Belmonte) pushes herself. Meanwhile, Ezran (Sasha Rojen), Callum (Jack De Sena), Rayla (Paula Burrows), Soren (Jesse Inocalla), and Zym try to find Aaravos before he is released into the world....

Millie Bobby Brownis givingNick Robinsongoogly eyes in a sneak peek at Netflix’s upcoming fantasy adventure film,Damsel. In the clip, Brown’s Princess Elodie has just arrived at the castle of her young suitor, Prince Henry (Robinson), and is greeted by both Henry and his mother, Queen Isabelle (Robin Wright). Showing off not only her beauty but also her sharp wit, the Princess makes a proper first impression on her future in-laws. On the surface, things seem cool and calm during their first chat as both Elodie and Henry appear smitten with one another, butthose who have seen the trailersor read the logline for the film will know that the future is dark for the young woman asshe’ll go toe-to-toe with a monstrous dragondeep within the pits of the castle....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Sausage Party: Foodtopia. If you’ve seen enough movies in your lifetime, you can start to get desensitized and begin to think you’ve experienced it all. Surprises still exist, though, and one of them was the 2016 filmSausage Party. While it might have been animated, the title, and its voice acting talent, including the likes ofSeth Rogen,Kristen Wiig, andMichael Cera, were proof that this wouldn’t be a family film you took the kids to see on a weekend afternoon....

As reported viaDeadline, the irreverent British comedy,The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin, has officially been renewed for a second season on Apple TV+.Noel Fieldingwill reprise his role as the titular highwayman, once againre-writing history with a whimsical wink and an ensemble of iconic British comics. Fielding’s brand of zany humor is on full display throughout the first season, with an intricate plot sacrificed for non-stop laughs. The19th-century career criminal has long been the discussion of historians, so it was up to some less-than-qualified Brits to put together a modern retelling fit for an audience in need of a harmless laugh....

Now more than ever, society is starting to realize the importance of representation; as the power of media outlets grows, so does the desire for people of color to see themselves portrayed on the big screen. According to UCLA’s bi-annual Hollywood Diversity Report, minorities made up the majority of movie ticket sales during the pandemic. No wonder people of color would want to see themselves represented more in an industry they’re helping stay afloat....

In the world ofThe Wheel of Time, the Aes Sedai are a group of women who are born with the natural ability to perform magic, known as Channeling. Those who can Channel are sent to the White Tower in Tar Valon to train as Aes Sedai, though many do not make it through the training process and are expelled. Those who pass can consider themselves full-fledged Aes Sedai and may chooseone of seven Ajahs, with each color representing a specific purpose....

From a weak script and frail premise to unprofessional execution and poor editing/visual effects, many individual components make a potentially good film a bad one instead. Writing is undoubtedly one of the aspects that can make or break a movie. Acting performances, as many would agree, are also at the top of the list. With that being said, just as bad acting makes a great film considerably worse, incredible performances make a bad movie a tad less unpleasant and less difficult to sit through....

Reality television sometimes gets a bad rap for indulging in the worst that people and culture have to offer. Encouraging bitter competition, toxic personalities, bullying and a generally unpleasant vibe, the reality space can sometimes be a minefield for those looking to sit back and enjoy some relaxing TV. Those times of cutthroat competition, however, are changing as the rise in streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu has allowed reality series to become less broad and more niche (and nice) as a result....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has excelled as one of the vastest entertainment sagas ever, producing dozens of movies and television series featuring mighty heroes saving the day from cataclysmic villains. In addition to its action blockbuster thrills, an integral element to its longevity and fan engagement has been its ability to weave comedy into the narrative. While items such as the best, strongest, and even most powerful Avenger have been topics of hot debate, few subjects are as fiercely debated as which character is the funniest....

Over time, with the rise of exciting new directors and peculiar A24 productions, the horror genre has evidently become one of the most favored among global audiences — it’s not difficult to see why. Horror films provide audiences with adrenaline through their terrifying stories and haunt them in their sleep by illustrating haunting scenarios in their heads. Naturally, none of this would be possible if it weren’t for the categories' disturbing imagery, which plays a crucial role in the matter....

Storytelling has always played an important role in video games. Having a story gives players a reason to play and motivation to succeed. In the earliest days of gaming,this motivation had to be found on the side of the arcade cabinet, but over time, developers have been able to integratelayered and compelling narratives directly into their games. As video games began to include more complex narratives, characters were given voices to assist with storytelling....

What could make a horror movie even more terrifying than it already is? Imagine if the horrors on screen suddenly became real. That is exactly what happened during filming of the 2005 remake ofThe Amityville Horror. As the cast and crew worked to recreate the 1979 horror story, life imitated art in the most chilling ways possible.The Amityville Horroris a modern retelling of the original horror flick, withRyan ReynoldsandMelissa Georgestepping into the roles of George and Kathy Lutz....

The big winners on the film side wereBlade Runner 2049,Three Billboards outside Ebbing Missouri, andThe Shape of Water, the overall lead horse in the current Oscar race. It would have been nice to see something less showy yet more luxurious likePhantom Threadtake home an award here, but I can’t really argue with these picks. For whatever my hesitations with these films on the whole, the beauty and detail of the world that is opened up on screen is simply undeniable in each case....