A martial arts and katana instructor awardsSeven Samuraia half-decent grade for its samurai realism.Directed by Akira Kurosawaand released in 1954,Seven Samuraitells the story of a band of samurai warriors who gather to defend a village from violent bandits. The film, which stars Toshirô Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Tsushima, and Kamatari Fujiwara, is widely regarded as one of the best samurai movies ever made, and it would inspire a Western remake in the form ofThe Magnificent Seven(1960)....

Warning: Spoilers for Power Rangers Prime #2!Rita Repulsa shakes up the landscape of thePower Rangersfranchise by aligning with an unexpected ally of the team.Power Rangers Primeshowcases a completely rebooted universe, whichrelaunches the franchise’s mythos. In doing so, it offersa new version of Rita Repulsa, and in turn, has just revealed a new sidekick for the Empress of Evil. InPower Rangers Prime#2 – written by Melissa Flores, with art by Michael Yg –Rita Repulsa acquires the services of beloved series sidekick, Farkas “Bulk” Bulkmeier....

Red Dead Redemption 3will likely want to focus on the remnant of the Van der Linde Gang, but it feels like players know a lot about the gang already.Red Dead Redemption 2did a good job detailing life in the gang, but not much around the backstory of protagonist Arthur Morgan. A good prequel should delve into the life of his father, Lyle Morgan. Lyle would make an interesting and tragic main character as a prequel toRed Dead Redemption 2....

The following contains spoilers for Paris Has Fallen, now streaming on HuluParis Has Fallen’sharsh view on world politics takes on an even darker tone when considering problems with real world governments.Paris Has Fallenis an expansion of the “Has Fallen” franchise, which began withOlympus Has Fallen. The 2013 film starred Gerard Butler as Mike Banning, a Secret Service agent tasked with protecting the President of the United States. The film is an explosive action-movie that uses the United States government more as a backdrop for high-intensity shoot-outs than anything else....

AlthoughRick and Morty’s season 7 finale featured a killer twist, this was not the first time that the cult hit pulled off this exact revelation. Since its inception,Rick and Mortyhas been committed to deconstructing the tropes and conventions of family sitcoms and sci-fi TV shows alike. Adult Swim’s anarchic animated comedy sees its titular antiheroes run into all manner of genre clichés on a weekly basis, andRick and Mortyseason 8promises to keep this streak alive....

WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for ABSOLUTE POWER #4!Damian Wayne’sRobinhas officially passed his signature“tt”onto aJustice Leagueicon. While the humor of an A-list hero adopting the Boy Wonder’s signature phrase is entertaining on its own, a recent revelation about the true meaning behind"tt"adds surprising depth to this hero’s bold appropriation of Damian’s iconic expression. Mark Waid and Dan Mora’sAbsolute Power#4wraps up the crisis event with several memorable moments, including the revelation that Green Arrow wasn’t a traitor but a sleeper agent....

Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s box office has made its way past a major franchise record. Released on December 20,Sonic the Hedgehog 3is about to enter its fourth weekend in theaters.Sonic 3faced some pretty formidable competition, includingMufasa: The Lion King, which was released on the same day, as well as returningbox office competitorsWickedandMoana 2.Sonic 3has held its own for the most part, consistently making it into the box office top 5....

TheTerritorytrailer offers a glimpse at the new Netflix neo-Western. The upcoming Australian series, which was co-created by Ben Davies and Timothy Lee, follows the power vacuum that occurs when the patriarch of a powerful cattle family dies and various factions fight to take over Marianne Station. The cast of the show includes Michael Dorman, Robert Taylor, Sam Corlett, Sara Wiseman, Dan Wyllie, Clarence Ryan, Jay Ryan, Philippa Northeast, Tuuli Narkle, Tyler Spencer, Jake Ryan, andMindhunterstarAnna Torv....

The Bachelorseason 28 starJoey Graziadei revealed who’s really in charge in his relationship with his fiancée, Kelsey Anderson. Joey and Kelsey got engaged duringThe Bachelorseason 28, and they were inseparable until Joey wonDancing With The Starsseason 33, alongside his professional dance partner, Jenna Johnson. Because of this, Joey and Kelsey are now in a long-distance relationship as he travels the country with theDWTS Live 2025tour. This has led to breakup rumors for the couple, but they insist that they’re still going strong....

Although the prospect of new games forThe Legend of Zeldaon the Nintendo Switch 2 is incredibly appealing, it may not be the biggest benefit for the series when the new console is released. As one of Nintendo’s most popular franchises, it is inevitable thatThe Legend of Zeldawill have a strong presence on the Switch 2, including new titles. However, it should also be considered that the Switch 2 will likely have a significant impact on other aspects of the franchise as well....

The Boysfeels undeniably different in recent seasons, andthe Amazon series’ Hughie failure explains why this is the case. AlthoughThe Boys’castis full of interesting personalities, Hughie is presented as the main character of season 1. As Butcher, Homelander, and the othercharacters inThe Boysbegin to take on bigger roles, the focus shifts — and Amazon’s alternative superhero show doesn’t necessarily juggle its storylines well. Indeed, this is why the pacing of season 4 feels off; there are too many subplots and characters to explore outside the central narrative....

Pedro JimenofromThe Family ChantelbrokeChantel Everett’s heart, butI still think he has more genuine supporters than his former wife. The Dominican Republic native was in his mid-20s whenhe met Chantel through a mutual friend. He agreed to teach her Spanish but fell in love with her looks and personality. In90 Day Fiancéseason 4, Pedro came to the United States on a K-1 visa, much like other foreigners on the show. Chantel told her family he was just a friend but eventually expressed her desire to marry him....

If you’re like me and are a big fan of the spear inThe First Berserker: Khazan,there are a couple excellent sets for the mid- and late-game that are absolutely essential in putting together the best spear build. You’ll want to incorporate the Deep Shadow Set early, as these set pieces are available much sooner than the set you’ll want to use after defeating some of the later bosses. However, the Crushed Dreams set is the best spear option, and becomes available after defeating Maluca, one of the most difficult bosses you have to beat before unlocking Khazan’s Phantom power....