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Riz Ahmed’s best role is probably in the underrated masterpiece,Sound of Metal. Released in 2019 and directed by Darius Marder,Sound of Metalis a drama film which follows a metal drummer called Ruben Stone (Riz Ahmed) who suddenly loses his hearing. The film also stars Olivia Cooke (House of the Dragon) and Lauren Ridloff (The Walking Dead, Eternals). Critics and audiences alike both loved the film, withSound of Metalscoring a Certified Fresh 97% Tomatometer and 90% Popcornmeter onRotten Tomatoes....

Suits LAbombed with audiences and lasted only one season on NBC, but one true legacy character could have saved it:Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres). Jessica’s return could have won over the fanbase, new viewers, and saved the failing program from being canceled. Suits LAseason 1 did bring in a few of the originalSuitscharacters for guest appearances. Corporate attorney Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) had a connection to Ted Black’s (Stephen Amell) past in New York....

WithMario Kart 8 Deluxeselling like hot cakesand Nintendo Switch exclusiveSuper Mario Odysseyreleasing in October, the famous red plumber has never been more popular. Already a global icon, Mario is having an especially good year and it makes sense to capitalize on that with merchandise. Unfortunately, not all of that merchandise is going down well as the Internet was on fire today, mocking a newSuper Mariopuzzle. The puzzle, which is currently on sale for $10, is exclusive to GameStop but that’s not what caused the mockery....

Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond Jr., Nikolai Fraiture, Nick Valensi, and Fabrizio Moretti, collectivelyThe Strokes, have churned out an impressive collection of songs in their 24-year career.While helping to modernizegarage rock in the early 2000s, the five childhood friends from New York City captured grit, rebellion, and Lower East Side coolness with songs. Whether it’s the fast-paced,rhythm-guitar cutson the band’s glorious debut,Is This It,or the beautifully stripped-down and melodicThe New Abnormal, their latest LP, some of what makes The Strokes a standout band is their willingness to venture down new musical paths without being afraid....

In celebration of the third anniversary ofFortnite’s battle royale mode, Epic Games is hosting an in-game event calledthe Birthday Bash. At the center of this event is a series of special challenges, and a couple of them can only be completed by visiting the Birthday Cakes that are now appearing onFortnite’s map. Fortunately, there are many Birthday Cakes that players can use for these challenges, and this guide will detail their locations....

As you progress through Chapter 4 in Junon inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, you’ll eventually disguise yourself as a Shrina member and fall into the role of Parade Captain. You’re then tasked with finding all the 7th Infantry Squads who are hanging out around Junon. Even though you only need to find five to proceed, finding all 10 will grant you extra rewards and allow you to perform a higher rating Parade....

TheFast & Furiousfilm franchise is one of the most consistently popular cinematic movements in modern history. Whatever its many faults, these movies have something that keeps crowds rolling in, but which of the nine films in the main franchise stands out above the rest? The firstFast and the Furiousfilm came to theaters twenty years ago, met with mixed reviews and absolutely staggering box office success. When a studio gets a film that makes its budget back on opening weekend, the smart bet is that sequels are on the way....

Recently,Thunderbolts*director Jake Schreier opened up about how Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes enters the film’s story. Notably, the character has been part of the Marvel Cinematic universe since way back in 2011’sCaptain America: The First Avenger. Bucky originally appeared as the best friend of Steve Rogers/Captain America, before he was brainwashed by Hydra into becoming the Winter Soldier. Throughout his time in the franchise,he has been a hero, a villain, and an antihero, undergoing an emotional journey to regain his sense of self....

AfterMario Kart World,The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Wakerwas one of the Switch 2 launch titles I was most excited to play. Although I have my issues with the Nintendo Switch Online catalog (namely how limited it often feels), I can’t deny that its nostalgia factor has a death grip on me. Seeing the old purple GameCube controller on my screen, and booting upWind Wakerbrings back a lot of memories, including just how controversial the game was when it initially came out....

Wicked: For Gooddirector Jon M. Chu hypes Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s performances in the upcoming sequel. Based on the Broadway musical of the same name,Wickedhit theaters last November, serving as the first installment in a two-part musical that chronicles the friendship between Elphaba (Erivo) and Glinda (Grande) prior to the events ofThe Wizard of Oz(1939). The film was a big hit with audiences and critics alike, andWicked: For Good’s storyis now poised to bring the saga to an end this coming November....

Director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland have offered huge insight into the future of28 Years Later. The duo, who collaborated on the original 2002 horror movie28 Days Later, have returned for the third installment, which takes place in an England that has been completely ravaged by the rage virus. When the project was announced, it was revealed that it was intended to kickstart a trilogy that includes theupcoming28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, directed byCandyman’s Nia DaCosta and set to premiere on Jul 20, 2025, as well as an untitled and undated third installment....

From Lucille Ball as Lucy Ricardo to Jason Alexander as George Costanza, the oft-dismissed sitcom genre has featured plenty of truly iconic performances over the years. When it comes to TV acting, the critical acclaim is usually reserved for dramas. There’s been a lot of praise directed at James Gandolfini’s work inThe SopranosandJon Hamm’s work inMad Menand Rhea Seehorn’s work inBetter Call Saul. But it takes just as much skill and craft and talent to give a good comedic performance as it does to give a good dramatic performance....

Sci-fiis always one of the most popular genres in movie theaters, and three of the best sci-fi filmmakers ever are all returning to it next year. Plenty of massive sci-fi movies are released each year, with immensely popular franchises like theMarvel Cinematic Universe, the DCU,Star Wars,Star Trek, and more being members of the sci-fi genre. Sci-fi comedies, romances, horror movies, and evenWesterns likeCowboys vs. AliensandWild Wild Westhave made their marks on film history throughout the years....