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Although I always knew James Caan looked a little different from Sonny Corleone inThe Godfather, I never realized just how much the movie did to facilitate this.Every movie inThe Godfathertrilogyhas no shortage of memorable characters, but it is still striking to see just how much of an impression James Caan’s Sonny Corleone makes with such limited screen time. Playing the hot-headed Corleone brother, Caan brings the bravado and quick temper viewers expect in mafia movies, but is frequently shot down by his sensible brother Michael, his father’s consigliere Tom Hagen, and the godfather himself....

I think a second season ofThe Defendersin theMCUwould be the perfect way to bring back some of Marvel Studios' newest heroes, many of whom seem to have already been forgotten. Originally, Marvel Television developedThe Defendersas a miniseries, bringing together the street-levelheroes of Netflix’s Defenders Sagaagainst a common foe, Elektra Natchios and the Hand. A second season was never planned, but I think revivingThe Defenderswould be a fantastic choice for the MCU, especially given the slew of new street-level heroes....

Dwight’s fire drill is the funniest scene fromThe Officeby far, and there’s an interesting behind-the-scenes reason why that cold open was so chaotic. Season 5, episodes 14 and 15, “Stress Relief,” collectively make up one ofThe Office’s best episodes. In the first part, Dwight does a hands-on fire drill that involves lighting a real fire in the office and ends with Stanley having a heart attack. In the second episode, Michael allows his employees to roast him to blow off some steam and relieve some stress....

TheMCUmay already be hinting at Peter Parker and MJ’s eventual fate just by confirmingSpider-Man: Brand New Day. With the fourth film in the MCU’sSpider-Manseries set to release next year, fans were eagerly anticipating what the official name would be. Marvel finally confirmed that it will be calledBrand New Day,signifying a departure from the previous “Home” trilogy. It makes sense as this film willmark a new chapter for Tom Holland’s Peterin both his personal life and in his time as Spider-Man....

The newDC Universehas the opportunity to finally shine a spotlight on some of the more obscure teams from the original comics, and with James Gunn behind the wheel, they certainly could. Over time,James Gunn’s superhero moviesand TV shows have proven that the writer and director is a master of balancing witty scripts featuring ensemble casts full of wacky characters. This means that the burgeoning DCU has an opportunity to finally shed a light on many DC teams that never got a live-action incarnation....

Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for Moana 2. Disney’sMoana 2did the right thing by avoiding a romance cliché between Moana and a new character. The sequel to the 2016 phenomenon continues the story of the chief of Montunui’s daughter and her adventures across the ocean. The 2016 movie depicts Moana befriending the demigod, Maui, and journeying over the seas to return the heart of Te Fiti. TheMoanafranchise explores different gods and demigods in Polynesian mythologywho impact the oceans and the surrounding islands....

The most recent season ofHarley Quinntakes the titular character andPoison Ivyout of Gotham and into Metropolis—the home ofSuperman. While Harley and Superman have some comic history, her dynamic with another member of the House of El is even more fascinating and hilarious, making it well worth revisiting ahead of this new era for the Gotham City Siren. During Harley Quinn’sNew 52solo series, the titular anti-hero meets Power Girl, whom she idolizes....

Pirates of the Caribbeanhas been deliberating on another movie for almost a decade now, but if the notorious Jack Sparrow is to return, his characterization must be written with more precision than it has been for the past few movies.Pirates of the Caribbean 6has been rumored since shortly after the release ofPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Talesin 2017, with occasional updates from longtime producer Jerry Bruckheimer to assure us that it is still confirmed....

The time has finally come for Asgard’s many mysteries to be explored… by none other than former Sorcerer SupremeDoctor Strange. Theousted master magician of Earth is coming to Thor’s homelandinDoctor Strange of Asgardin an attempt to become themagical realm’s new Sorcerer Supreme, a journey that will reveal the truth about everyday Asgard. Doctor Strange was tricked into giving up his title ofSorcerer Supreme to Doctor Doomin the finale of theBlood Huntevent, and now thelost magician is searching for a new world to help....

The following contains spoilers for KAOS, now streaming on NetflixKAOS' saddest modern reimagining of a classic Greek myth highlights one of the most important aspects of the ancient stories.KAOSis a compelling modern remix of Greek myths, set in a version of the world where culture is defined by the worship and influence of Gods like Zeus, Hera, and Poseidon. The show’s plot, centered on godly machinations that steadily hint at the true circumstances of the afterlife and the powers of the Gods, is steadily revealed in the build-up toKAOS' season 1 ending....

Nobody Wants This, the new Netflix romantic comedy starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, is quickly becoming a hit on Netflix. Created by Erin Foster, partially based on her own experiences falling for her husband, the 10-episode series centers on the unlikely romance that forms between the agnostic and successful podcaster Joanne (Bell) and the unconventional rabbi Noah (Brody) after they meet at a dinner party. It also delves into the struggles they face to keep the relationship afloat, with aNobody Wants Thissupporting castthat includesSuccession’s Justine Lupe,Veep’s Timothy Simons, andGLOWalum Jackie Tohn....

The ending ofLandmanseason 1 was able to beat Taylor Sheridan’sYellowstoneseason 5, part 2 in one major way: through the death of one major character. Even though it marked the end of one of the biggest TV sensations in recent memory, theending ofYellowstonedidn’t fully live up to the hype. Many longtime fans found fault withYellowstoneseason 5, part 2, and one of the most common criticisms was how it handled the deaths of its major characters....

WhileMarvelandDC’sforthcoming crossover will be epic, it does not necessarily bode well for the comics industry. The news that the two publishers would collide later this year was the highlight of last weekend’s Comics Pro retailer summit. The news was greeted with surprise and enthusiasm from the comics' community,but the crossover, like its predecessor, comes at a dark time for the industry. JLA/Avengerswas written by Kurt Busiek and drawn by George Perez....