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Movie lovers hate wasting their time on a bad film, especially one that starts with so much promise. Clever filmmakers will know that the start of a movie is vital to hooking the audience, but sustaining this interest isn’t always easy, and an exciting movie can quickly turn into a dud. Whether it’s a choppy narrative or some poor character choices, movies can lose their way as the story continues. In some cases though, the problem is simply that the movie puts a lot of the best stuff in the first few scenes, but the premise isn’t as exciting as it seems once things really get moving....

Seiji Mizushima, the acclaimed director behindFullmetal AlchemistandShaman King, has his sights set on a new challenge. In a recent interview with Newtype magazine, Mizushima expressed his desire to create a children’s anime aimed at young boys, something he has yet to tackle in his extensive career. Given his reputation for delivering interesting and emotionally rich stories, the idea of him diving into a kids’ anime sparks curiosity among fans. Mizushima’s work has largely catered to older audiences, blending action, drama, and deep themes....

The creative team behindTerrifier 3dropped another horror film,Stream, on VOD streaming platforms after the low-budget slasher film’s box office success. Despite receiving controversial reviews,Terrifier 3scored $18.3 million at the box officeduring the opening weekend against its modest $2 million budget. The film hada limited theatrical run in Augustand follows a family of four being involved ina sadistic game of cat-and-mouse while being broadcast across the world. According toVariety,Streamis now available to rent or purchase on video-on-demand....

The new trailer has been revealed forBlack Doves. The upcoming Netflix spy series stars Keira Knightley asHelen who embarks on an affair with someone who is not aware of her secret identity. She is best known for her work in thePirates of the Caribbeanmovies but has also contributed her talents to films such asPride & Prejudice,Atonement, andThe Imitation Game. In addition to Knightley,Black Dovesfeatures the leading castof Ben Whishaw, Andrew Koji, Sarah Lancashire, Tracy Ullman, Andrew Buchan, Geraldine Chevalley, and Finn Bennett....

Most boss fights inBlack Myth: Wukonghave a straightforward objective, but there’s one encounter in Chapter Two that’s a little more complicated. When the Destined One encounters the Second Prince and the King of Flowing Sands,he has to take on both opponents at once, and the order in which he does so affects more than just battle strategy. The game doesn’t make it clear in advance, but it’s possible tomiss out on either a rewardor a unique cutscene depending on the approach to the fight....

Mind Cores are essential resources inBlack Myth: Wukong. They can be found at shrines, as boss drops, and occasionally in wooden chests. Mind Cores can begiven to Xu Dog at Crouching Tiger Templefrom Chapter 2 onward in exchange for Celestial Medicines. Each type of Celestial Medicine upgrades a different stat, such as Maximum Health. In order to unlock Xu Dog’s shop,you’ll need to complete his quest at Sandgate Village. Once you kill a giant frog boss for him, you’ll be able to meet back up with him in the cellar of Crouching Tiger Temple, accessed via a hatch in the pool of blood....

The following contains spoilers for Borderlands, now playing in theaters Summary Borderlands' may have a terrible Rotten Tomatoes score of 9%, but being bad is far fromBorderlands' biggest problem. Based on the video game series of the same name,Borderlandsbrings audiences to the distant world of Pandora and follows the adventures of Lilith. A skilled bounty hunter hired to find the daughter of the maniacal business magnate, Lilith spends the film developing bonds with her targets and discovering her own destiny....

Summary Borderlandshas had a record-breaking slump during its second weekend at the box office. The new Eli Roth movie, based on the video game franchise of the same name, features a star-studded cast that includes Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Edgar Ramírez, Gina Gershon, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Although sources say that more than half of the movie’s production costs were covered by international licensing, theBorderlandsbox officenevertheless disappointed during its opening weekend when it had a global debut of just $16 million against its roughly $120 million budget....

Brian De Palma regrets making the hilarious 1986 comedy,Wise Guys, despite the film’s many redeeming qualities. The movie, which stars Danny DeVito and Joe Piscopo, follows Harry and Joe, two small-time mobsters who get in trouble with their boss after losing $250,000. The dark comedy, which was directed by the legendary Brian De Palma, played a huge role in why he decided to stop creating comediesbecause of its financial failure and negative reception....

Happy endings are hard to come by in the world ofBuffy the Vampire Slayer. The show, and its spin-offAngel, frequently ended the arcs, and lives, of fan-favorite characters in tragedy. However,the canonical comic book continuations of both showshave helped give many of those characters a second chance at happiness, and give fansthe happy endings they wanted for beloved characters. Angel: After the Fall– written by Brian Lynch, from a story by Joss Whedon, and featuring art by Franco Urru –gave Wesley Wyndam-Pryce a long overdue chance to rest in peace, following his death in theAngelseries finale, “Not Fade Away....

Captain America: Brave New Worldhas been released in theaters, and the latestMarvel Cinematic Universefilm has followed an upsetting trend in recent years. Introducing a Red Hulk, a new Falcon, and updating the roster ofMarvel’s Black Widows, the film opened to a decent worldwide gross.With an established franchise, and exciting characters that are both new and familiar, business for the new film has been satisfactory, at least to start.However, the response to the film has been a bit more concerning, and highlights a recent MCU trend....

Warning: Spoilers for X-Men #3!The two new versions ofX-Menled byCyclopsandRogueare destined to collide. As the franchise relaunches after the conclusion of the Krakoa Era, the new era establishes two X-Men teams operating in different parts of the world:one roster led by Cyclopsin Alaska, and oneNew Orleans-based unit that Rogue leads. Despite being on two different sides of North America, Rogue and Cyclops' respective teams have been set up for a confrontation, as foreshadowed inX-Men#3 by Jed MacKay, Ryan Stegman, JP Mayer, Livesay, Marte Gracia, and VC’s Clayton Cowles....

Some DMs prefer to make their own campaigns when running a game ofDungeons and Dragons, but the ones that don’t can find pre-made adventures ready to play on the D&D Beyond website. Many of these adventures are available in hard copy, but some of them are only available in digital form. For tables that meet up in person, I generally prefer to have all the materials without needing to print anything out, but the digital-only adventures are perfect for those who meet online or with access to a printer for ease of use....