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With Metropolis bottled, and the Luthors in control, Harley Quinn will need to pull off a miracle. She accidentally got the rival siblings working together, but with the city’s future on the line, there will be a lot to undo. Harley and Ivy jump back into the fray with Brainiac while the rest of their friends fight for survival in the bottled Metropolis.

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In Metropolis, the people have begun fighting over the bottle’s existence while Harley’s allies watch from above. Clayface believes the fights are a sign of democracy at work, but fires light all over the city. King Shark brings Shaun to the group for safety as Lena covers the bottle with a sheet. In Brainiac’s ship, the Luthors support each other.

However, Harley has a plan to get them to fight. She ignites the argument by telling...

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The following contains spoilers for Invincible Season 3, now streaming on Prime Video.

One thing that stands out about Invincible Season 3 is how troublesome the landscape has been for Steven Yeun's Mark Grayson. He had to deal with gang warfare between Titan, Machine Head and Mr. Liu's Order. He then had to contend with a villain who didn't really have his druthers: Aaron Paul's Powerplex.

Powerplex is really a scientist known as Scott Duvall, but his background is tragic and laced with pain. This allowed Invincible to do its own take on a dark arc from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, improving on the Dceu narrative by adding a lot more emotion and unpredictability.

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For generations, the anime medium has only grown more and more popular in the West, with brand-new titles being announced constantly. There is truly a genre for any viewer, and a story that is sure to remain in their memories for years to come. Alongside several animated series, a wide roster of movies also expands over time, with many films correlating to existing anime and manga.

When it comes to movie nights, it can be hard to pick a film to watch that everyone will enjoy. However, there is a great variety of anime films for the whole audience, even for those who do not usually like anime. These are stories that truly stand the test of time, and may even change someone's perspective on the anime medium if they initially do not care for it.

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Science fiction has long provided audiences with a means of escapism into new worlds and civilizations and epic struggles that exist between the forces of good and evil. Among the directors who have been instrumental in the modern age of cinema in bringing new worlds to life has been director Denis Villeneuve. Villeneuve, director of Blade Runner 2049 and the newest adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune, has been critical of the Star Wars franchise. In particular, the direction and tone the films took following the release of Return of the Jedi in 1983, citing that the franchise became geared toward children.

I find that there is some validity to Villeneuve’s comments about the franchise. After all, the intense battle on Hoth between rebel forces and Imperial walkers in The Empire Strikes Back and the Ewoks bringing down a legion of what Emperor Palpatine refers to as “his best troops...

Science fiction movies built the foundation of the feature film medium at the turn of the century, with Georges Méliès' A Trip to the Moon being one of the first movies that could be considered to be a blockbuster. The best science fiction films have always been the ones that were capable of merging the pure entertainment of seeing fantastical universes and space-faring adventures with themes that reveal something about the human condition.

As one of the most important and influential film critics of all time, Roger Ebert championed science fiction filmmaking that pushed the boundaries of what was previously thought to be possible in the medium, bringing new thrills and ideas to the big screen. According to him, the best science fiction movies tell stories that are both larger-than-life and relatable to a wide audience of viewers.

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The Surfer star Nicolas Cage reveals why he kept a dead rat prop in his pocket for two weeks while shooting the 2025 thriller movie. The latest film from cinema’s most prolific wild man stars him as a father returning to his childhood beach in Australia with his son, attempting to reconnect with his past, but being hounded by violent, territorial locals. Reviews of The Surfer have thus far been positive, with ScreenRant giving the thriller 3 stars.

One Surfer scene getting particular attention sees Cage disgustingly stuffing a dead rat into a man’s mouth during a fight, and according to Cage, pulling off that particular improvised moment required him to carry a dead rat prop around in his pocket for two weeks, raising questions among cast and crew. Cage also reveals the classic film that served as unlikely inspiration for his dead rat improv, describing a scene from Billy Wilder...

With Metropolis shrunk down to the fit inside a bottle, Harley Quinn decides to narrow the focus of it’s latest episode. “Bottle Episode” follows the people of Metropolis as Lena Luthor (Aisha Tyler) stands watch over her tiny city. With relationships pushed to the bring “Bottle Episode” stands out as one of the funnier episodes of the season.

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Bruce Wayne stares out over the city of Metropolis, questioning why Lena is not in love with him. Joker is in his apartment to get Sophia’s internship paperwork signed, and Wayne refuses to answer. Lois Lane drives through the city, hoping the Daily Planet will fold. Clayface (still pretending to be Perry White) celebrates sweeping the gossip paper awards with Bane. Everyone is shocked when Metropolis is lifted into the sky by Brainiac’s shrink ray.

Harley Quinn Season 4 turned Gotham into a no man's land -- an apocalyptic setting ripe for more of Harley's mayhem. But surprisingly, showrunner Dean Lorey decided to focus Harley Quinn Season 4 on Metropolis instead. Harley and Poison Ivy have been looking for new ways to spice up their lives and their relationship, and the City of Tomorrow hasn't disappointed. Plus, there's plenty else happening to keep fans of the Max show entertained.

From an unexpected reunion with Ivy's former lover Jason Woodrue to King Shark's children (especially Shaun) causing mayhem of their own, there hasn't been a shortage of problems to keep one of Gotham's favorite couples busy. At the center of all the chaos in Metropolis, however, are Lena Luthor and Brainiac -- former allies who have since gone their separate ways. Ahead of the Season 5 finale, Lorey spoke with Cbr about its initial concept, how the story evolved,...

The science fiction genre will always be relevant, representing dreamers, creatives, and visionaries in many ways. Usually focused on a distant future or an alternative reality, sci-fi lets us dream up the wildest dreams; it's been true since The Twilight Zone, and definitely since Edward Wood's bizarre movies, 1927's Metropolis, and even Georges Méliès' A Trip to the Moon from 1902. From the earliest shorts until today's miniseries and long-running TV shows, science fiction lives and makes up a large part of our lives.

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The following contains spoilers for Harley Quinn Season 5, now streaming on Max.

Throughout the Zack Snyder Dceu era, there were many controversies. Fans didn't like Superman killing General Zod, for example. Others felt that Ben Affleck's Batman rushing to kill Kal-El wasn't organic, nor was it inspirational.

The most divisive scene, however, was not that particular kill, but a series of casualties. It's the finale of 2013's Man of Steel, where there was just so much chaos and collateral damage. Interestingly, the Harley Quinn TV show has found a way to address this arc by layering it with comedy.

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Mickey 17 Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Robert Pattinson, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo, Naomi Ackie, and Steven Yeun.

Director: Bong Joon-ho

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What’s Good: The visuals, Monty Python humor, and acting are superb, elevating the cliché premise.

What’s Bad: The humor can be quite silly for some people, which might turn them off from enjoying the rest of the film.

Loo Break: The start might feel a bit slow, and the film meanders quite a bit with its topics, so any time could be good.

Watch or Not?: Watch Mickey 17 if you are a fan of Bong Joon-ho, Robert Pattinson, or sci-fi in general.

Language: English (with subtitles).

Available On: Theaters

Runtime: 137 Minutes.

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Bong Joon-ho has become, without a doubt, one of the biggest and most important South Korean directors. He has managed to take his work...

The late Gene Hackman was a rare actor who could play just about anything, and his legendary career included stellar performances in every conceivable genre. Comic book fans will always love him for Lex Luthor -- however, the openly comic nemesis in the original Superman: The Movie proves far scarier than he first seems. Hackman's performance represented many people's first exposure to the character, which he returned to twice more during Christopher Reeve's up-and-down run as The Man of Steel. The original is still one of the greatest comic book movies made, and the first to properly bring superheroes to big-screen blockbusters.

He wasn't the last, of course. Numerous actors have gone on to memorably play Lex, including Michael Rosenbaum, Jon Cryer, and Clancy Brown, with Nicholas Hoult waiting in the wings for 2025's Superman.All of them owe at least some of their efforts to Hackman, and in the case of Cryer,...

Frankette has been kidnapped and now Lena Luthor has emerged with incredible power. Despite that threat looming over Metropolis, Harley Quinn has us enraptured with our two leads. As Harley (Kaley Cuomo) and Ivy (Lake Bell) fight, the future of Metropolis hangs in the balance. Can they make up, or is it too late? “Family Feud” forces our heroines to examine their empathy for each other, even as they fight for survival.

Harley Quinn — “Family Feud” – The Recap

Harley tries to defend herself from Ivy, but her girlfriend is furious. As her vines grow over the walls, Ivy tells Harley she would not have worked with Lena, even if it meant saving Harley. Ivy tells Harley she will take care of Lena alone, and she uses her vines to hold Harley back. After she leaves, Harley receives a phone call from her dad, Nick Quinzel (Charlie Adler). Harley’s mom,...

Science fiction has always been a genre of bold ideas, pushing the limits of imagination while reflecting the fears and aspirations of its time. From the futuristic visions of Metropolis to the epic journey of Interstellar, sci-fi has constantly evolved, shaped by both technological advancements and cultural shifts. What began as a genre dominated by space exploration and scientific wonders has expanded to include cyberpunk dystopias, artificial intelligence, and existential questions about reality itself. The genre itself has no shortage of great movies that continue to be embraced by critics and audiences.

Thanks to Lena Luthor, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy’s relationship took a big hit in the previous episode of Harley Quinn season 5. Lena killed Frank the Plant in episode 6 but told Harley and Ivy that it was Brainiac knowing they'd want revenge. Wanting revenge, HarlIvy goes after him.

Later, back in Metropolis, Ivy is protecting her new plant baby, Frankette, from Brainiac's robots. As Harley struggles to protect them, Lena shows up and says she'll help but wants something in return. She agrees and Lena saves the day. Before Harley can react, Lena teleports her to Ivy and Frankette.

As Ivy is praising her partner for protecting her and Frenkette, Harley tells Ivy the truth that Lena saved everyone. Ivy is furious because Lena killed Frank and tricked them into going after Brainiac. It gets worse after Lena teleports Frankette to the ship she stole from Brainiac. When the...

Known for his directorial mastery and stern opinions, Hayao Miyazaki is a highly regarded figure in the anime-manga industry. His films are always laden with layers of detail and symbolisms, propelling fans to decipher the hidden meanings.

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From his passion for environmental issues to his dislike for the changing practices in the anime industry, there’s always curiosity surrounding his words and beliefs. But seemingly, one particular rumor about the director is false.

In his memoir, Steve Alpert, the former head of the international division, busted a popular belief fans have about Miyazaki, something that can also be confirmed through his films. So, what is this rumor?

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Whether it’s something he absolutely despises or adores endlessly, Hayao Miyazaki is always vocal about his thoughts and feelings. It...

By the Eye of Agamotto! James Gunn is giving gamers hope by saying he’d be open to making a Marvel Rivals-like video game featuring DC characters! Suppose you have your finger on the pulse of the gaming industry. In that case, you know that Marvel Rivals from NetEase and Marvel Games is the latest live-service juggernaut to find players trading their V-Bucks for Chrono Tokens and taking control of many of their favorite Marvel heroes and villains for a frenzied free-for-all of action and entertainment.

While most live-service games come and go, Marvel Rivals feels like it’s here to stay with its steady flow of updates, balance changes, additional characters, and skins galore. Marvel Rivals finds players engaging in frenetic comic book-style combat with playable characters ranging from Wolverine to Jeff the Land Shark, Luna Snow, The Punisher, Squirrel Girl, and more. Each round pits one team against...

One of the interesting and relatively unknown characters set to make his big screen debut in James Gunn's Superman is "Mister Terrific." He first graced DC's pages in 1997's Spectre #54 (written by John Ostrander and illustrated by Tom Mandrake). On-screen, he will be played by Edi Gathegi and is supposed to be "the main character of those [other] characters [in the movie]."

Previously, he appeared live on the CW's Arrow (Echo Kellum) and had a few stints in animated projects, one was voiced by the Cosby-outing comedian Hannibal Burress. 

For Black History Month, it's important to celebrate Bipoc heroes and villains because the writers and artists didn't hold back when it came to creating diversity among the legion of characters. They have been given amazing powers--some cosmic, others mutant, and a few elite humans. Mister Terrific is the third smartest character in all DC lore, next to Lex Luthor and the Atom, Ray Palmer.

The sixth episode of Harley Quinn season 5 was a lot of fun. Lois Lane punched Harley in the face, Clayface and Bane wrote a musical (that was totally a shot at Joker: Folie a Deux), and then the musical was performed and it was hilarious. And shockingly, the audience loved it.

But things didn’t stay cheerful on the DC TV series. As Brainiac watched the play, he saw Frank the Plant mocking Koko and saying his alien monkey companion was dead. As he begins laughing, he finally realizes Koko is really dead. This puts him in a fouler mood than normal.

After the realization, Brainiac looks at the screen and says, “I only have you to talk to. I don’t know if you know what it is like to lose what you love most. How it makes you feel. How nothing even matters anymore. I'm sure none of...

The following contains spoilers from the Feb. 20 episode of Harley Quinn, now streaming on Max.

This week on Max’s Harley Quinn, art imitated life for Frank the Plant, who capped his stage performance as Brainiac’s ill-fated sidekick Koko by keeling over himself, in front of a full house and with a bereft Ivy rushing to his side.

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Smallville is set in the small Kansas town where Clark Kent grew up before he moved to Metropolis to be a superhero. Throughout the show's ten seasons, the characters frequently go back and forth from Smallville to the big city. They use a variety of transportation methods, with Clark superspeeding, Lex and Lionel taking a helicopter, and everyone else usually driving.

The distance and travel time between Smallville and Metropolis don't always seem consistent, leaving fans wondering how far apart the cities actually are. It gets especially confusing in the later seasons when many main characters live in Smallville and commute to Metropolis for work. Lex and Tess live at the Luthor mansion. Chloe, Lois, and Lana live at the Talon apartment or the Kent farm with Clark.

Metropolis Seems Closer to Smallville in Season 1

The first time viewers get to see Metropolis on Smallville is in the episode “Rogue,...

With a new job, Harley Quinn prepares for a day in the city. However, almost immediately, things go sideways. Harley Quinn now must take on the biggest newspaper in Metropolis, but lucky for her, she has a man on the inside. “Bottle My Heart” gets into the silliness of Clayface’s plan, so of course it intersects with the Brainaic threat. When things spiral out of control within the newsroom, Harley and the gang make an unusual commitment to bringing a musical to the stage.

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Harley (Kaley Cuoco) and Lois (Natalie Morales) discuss their dreams about the skulls (including sex dreams) as they walk through Metropolis. As Lois connects the dots, she mentions Woodrow, whom Harley accidentally admits to killing. The two of them fight about whether or not she is on the record until Harley comments on Lois’s neck, causing the journalist...

Brainiac is on a bit of an “insane-iac” mission, and this Thursday’s episode of Max’s Harley Quinn will attempt to subvert the supersmart Coluan cyborg by alerting the populace of Metropolis through song.

Specifically, Harley (voiced by Kaley Cuoco) and friends will stage a slapdash musical about the villain’s complicated past and his nefarious plans, starring the spotlight-craving Clayface (voiced by Alan Tudyk) and also featuring Frank the Plant (J.B. Smoove) as ill-fated Koko.

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Chris Hemsworth might wield Mjolnir on screen, but at home, he faced a tiny but mighty superhero preference crisis. The Thor: Love and Thunder star recently shared an amusing Instagram post revealing that his seven-year-old son doesn’t see the God of Thunder as the ultimate hero. Instead, he has his sights set on DC’s caped crusader.

“Holding my little man’s hand and asking him the age-old question, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’” Hemsworth wrote. “‘Dad, I wanna be Superman.’ Lucky I have two other kids.”

The post featured a cute pic of Hemsworth walking with his son, who proudly donned Superman’s signature red cape. Judging by Hemsworth’s long locks and casual set attire, the pic appeared to be taken on the set of Thor: Love and Thunder, filmed in Australia.

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A little over a decade since Man of Steel hit cinemas, Zack Snyder continues to cop criticism for his handing of the DC Extended Universe (Dceu). Many thought he mishandled it due to how bleak and violent the films were, and the prevalence of mass destruction. Many critics rightfully thought the Dceu movies lacked warmth and heart, ultimately failing to rake in the billions that Marvel Studios did by doing the opposite.

Another issue was how much Snyder tried to pack in his films -- a point of contention many found with his 300 and Watchmen adaptations, too. Ironically, despite these issues, the Dceu didn't age as terribly. It's not that the overarching idea was awful. But the execution left a lot to be desired.

Invincible. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. My Adventures with Superman. X-Men ‘97. Harley Quinn. Creature Commandos. What If…? We may be in a new golden age of animated superhero shows. With Marvel Animation set to expand its offerings with Marvel Zombies and Eyes of Wakanda, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is dipping into the medium for the first time. Meanwhile, under the guidance of James Gunn, DC kicked off a new film universe using animation with the release of Creature Commandos. It looks like superhero cartoons are back in a big way, and with their re-emergence has come variety, especially in terms of style.

Look at a still frame from any of the shows listed above, and you’ll instantly recognize that they belong in different universes. From character design to background layouts, it doesn’t take much to figure out what show you’re watching based solely on the animation. Put everything in motion,...

For anyone who gave up on Harley Quinn, this writer feels bad for you. The previous episode was the best of the season and the momentum will likely continue for the rest of the fifth season.

The fourth episode of season 5 showed the origin of Vril Dox a.k.a. Brainiac and it was explained like only this show could. It was told like it was a 1990s sitcom. All that was missing was the studio audience laugh track. The only difference was the jokes were told from the perspective of someone with a higher level of intellect. That means the jokes were a bit high-brow but still funny. As funny as that was, the stuff that furthered the episode was even better.

First, we find out that Lena Luthor is working for Vril. So far, all we know is that they have a deal. Lena gets whatever she wants...

Dream Theater have launched the North American leg of their 40th anniversary tour.

The trek kicked off on Friday (February 7th) at the Metropolitan Opera House in Philadelphia and marked Dream Theater’s first US gig with drummer Mike Portnoy in nearly 15 years.

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Similar to the shows Dt performed on the previous UK/European leg of the 40th anniversary tour, the setlist of 18 songs spanned the band’s career, mixing classics and fan favorites, such as “Pull Me Under,” with a couple new songs from the recently released Parasomnia.

Among the highlights was the live debut of “Midnight Messiah” — featuring Portnoy’s first lyrical contributions since his original stint in the band — and the first performance of “The Dark Eternal Night” since 2017. The most represented albums included Metropolis, Pt. 2: Scenes From a Memory (four songs) and Images and Words (three songs). The other Parasomnia...

Fritz Lang's 1927 sci-fi epic "Metropolis" regularly appears on lists of the best movies of all time, and is certainly one of the most important works of science fiction ever produced. "Metropolis" takes place in an industrialized future where the world's wealthy live in meticulously constructed towers, and commute via fantastical blimps and flying machines. They engage in frivolous romantic misunderstandings, and enjoy lazing about in gardens eating rich foods. Meanwhile, under the city, impoverished laborers are literally working themselves to death to keep the machines running. 

One of the city's most prominent rich brats is Freder (Gustav Fröhlich) who, by happenstance, witnesses a peaceful labor protest. He becomes instantly enamored of Maria (Brigitte Helm), the pacifist ruler of the movement, and becomes curious as to what the lives of laborers are actually like. He moves underground and sees the sweat, oil, and terror first had. The machines, he feels,...

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The following contains spoilers for Harley Quinn Season 5, Episode 4, "Breaking Brainiac," now streaming on Max.

One of the biggest questions surrounding Harley Quinn Season 5 is whether Lena Luthor is actually good. In this universe, her brother, Lex, is very shifty. He launched many attempts to conquer the planet, drawing the ire of the Justice League along the way.

These circumstances have viewers feeling pleasantly surprised to see Lena trying to save Metropolis. However, Harley Quinn Season 5, Episode 4, "Breaking Brainiac" changes things drastically. Lena confirms she is indeed a villain, and it will have a dramatic impact on an important alliance with Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy.

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While July is likely to be a great month for theaters, three huge movies will be competing with each other for people's attention.

Universal Pictures' Jurassic World Rebirth kick things off on July 2 but won't have long before Warner Bros. and DC Studios' Superman swoops into the frame. That will either be trampled on by the latest Jurassic movie - the last three movies grossed a combined total of roughly $4 billion - or cut those dinosaurs down like a rampaging kaiju in Metropolis.

However, just as Superman gets going (and it's vital for the Dcu's future that it succeeds), Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps touches down on July 25. The competition will be intense and it's simply too soon to say which movie will come out on top.

Something that bodes well for The Fantastic Four: First Steps is the fact the teaser trailer racked up 202 million viewers across...

A diverse and uniquely appealing medium with countless devoted fans, anime has long since established its niche in mainstream pop culture. What has been considered an obscure and commonly misunderstood hobby in the past has now evolved into a booming worldwide cultural phenomenon acclaimed by general audiences and critics alike.

However, even if anime is more internationally accepted now than ever, plenty of people - even those deeply engrossed in other visual storytelling mediums, like film and TV - are still prejudiced against it, not recognizing anime as worthwhile. Be it due to the intrinsic mischaracterization of animation as “childish,” the lingering negative stereotypes, or the simple lack of exposure; many refuse to give anime a fair chance. Thankfully, these incredible anime films could help even the most skeptical movie buffs change their outlook on the medium.

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The science fiction genre in cinema is roughly one hundred and twenty-five years old, with Georges Méliès' A Trip to the Moon frequently cited as the film industry's first major work within the genre. While the silent era produced many influential science fiction movies, such as Metropolis, The Lost World, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, for most of the twentieth century, science fiction movies were predominantly B movies.

That all changed in 1977 when Star Wars lit the box office on fire. Ever since, science fiction has remained arguably the most profitable genre at the box office. Currently, 14 of the 25 highest-grossing movies of all time are science fiction movies. However, despite the immense popularity of the science fiction genre, many iconic sci-fi films continue to fly under the radar and have been forgotten by modern audiences. Each film included in this article has under 100,000 ratings on Letterboxd.

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Plot: Long after humanity’s extinction, a buoy (Kristen Stewart) and a satellite (Steven Yeun) inherit the Earth, and with only the internet as their guide, learn what it means to be alive and in love. In this groundbreaking first feature from Sam and Andy Zuchero, Love Me explores AI and identity through live-action, animatronics, and classic animation in an epic tale of connection and transformation.

Review: If you have seen the trailer for Love Me, the feature debut from writer/directors Sam and Andy Zuchero, you may have gotten some Wall-e vibes. The film chronicles the love story between the artificial intelligence programmed into a buoy floating in the ocean and a satellite orbiting Earth. Set billions of years after the end of life on our planet, Love Me presents a touching romance between two inanimate objects as they develop emotions and invest in one another as the last two forms of life.

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The following contains spoilers for Harley Quinn Season 5, Episode 3, "The Mess Is the Point," now streaming on Max.

While Harley Quinn has shifted heavily towards Harley and Poison Ivy in Metropolis, there have been cameos from their friends. King Shark showed up with his chaos-loving children, reminding viewers how much fun Harley and lvy's old gang can be, even when causing a ruckus.

In Poison Ivy's origin story, Frank the Plant helps out too, and riffs on the theme of family and solidarity. Episode 3, "The Mess Is the Point," sees two more of the gang come into play. Sadly, as these Batman villains embark on a new mission, the show makes Metropolis weaker at the worst time possible.

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Feature projects from the directors of Notes On Blindness and Honeylandare among those selected forCPH:Forum, the financing and co-production event on the industry programme of Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival (Cph:dox) that will take place in March.

The Forum has also added two new awards to the event which will run from March 24-27.

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The Forum includes 30 documentary projects from 26 contries, spanning early to late development and production.

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The second episode of Harley Quinn season 5 showed us how Pamela Isley became Poison Ivy. Like most villain origins, it started with tragedy and the betrayal of a loved one. In Ivy’s case, it was by her professor and lover, Jason Woodrue. This comes into play after Lena Luthor, Lex’s sister, tells Ivy that they’ll work together.

Lena may not have known about their past, but she could learn during episode 3. Ivy made Woodrue breathe the same fumes that almost killed her. Instead of dying, Woodrue has become the Floronic Man. It'll be hard to hide when you look like a dime-store version of Swamp Thing.

Yes, becoming the Floronic Man is an obvious way to get caught for attempted murder. However, there are a couple of things to take into account. First, and most important, Jason Woodrue will want the credit for what’s happened to...

The recently released trailer for James Gunn’s Superman (2025) has ignited a whirlwind of discussion among fans and industry insiders alike. While the breathtaking visuals of Superman soaring through the skies have captivated many, others have taken issue with certain aesthetic choices, particularly Superman’s facial appearance during flight sequences. Gunn’s bold claim that “there is zero CGI on David Corenswet” has only fueled the debate. In this article, we’ll unpack the controversy and explain how the flying scenes were created using straightforward and primitive but efficient filmmaking techniques, as revealed by the production team.

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The flying scenes in Superman (2025) showcase stunning visuals of the Man of Steel gliding effortlessly through Metropolis. However, many fans on platforms like Reddit and Screen Rant have voiced their opinions on Superman’s face during these sequences,...

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for 'Harley Quinn' Season 5.Harley Quinn Season 5 may be off to a hilarious start in Metropolis, but this week's episode, "Back to School," proves a new city doesn't automatically put an end to old pains. After previously exploring Ivy's (Lake Bell) backstory in Arkham Asylum with Harley (Kaley Cuoco), the latest installment in the hit DC series revisits the incident that created the eco-friendly supervillain when Ivy visits Lena Luthor's (Aisha Taylor) Green Initiative. Taken by surprise when she's introduced to her partner in the project, Dr. Jason Woodrue (John Slattery), a series of flashbacks subsequently explores the pair's history, and the episode gradually unveils a backstory for Ivy that is even more heartbreaking than it previously seemed.

Modern audiences typically suffer from an affliction known as black-and-white movie phobia. While there still exists plenty of cinephiles who enjoy black-and-white cinema, the vast majority of mainstream audiences have minimal interest in older black-and-white films. Teaching film at the collegiate level has provided ample evidence related to people's perceived indifference toward black-and-white cinema. However, once exposed to black-and-white movies, many realize these older films constitute some of the greatest works in the history of cinema.

Many of the best science fiction films ever made are older movies that were shot in black-and-white. During the silent era, films such as Metropolis set the standard for the future of the science fiction genre. The 1930s saw the rise of science fiction horror films such as Frankenstein and Island of Lost Souls. In the 1950s, science fiction films like The Day the Earth Stood Still, Godzilla, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and...

From the genre-defining image of Maria and her chrome curves in 1927’s Metropolis, to Jude Law’s Gigolo Joe in A.I. Artificial Intelligence, and Ana de Armas’ sultry Joi in Blade Runner 2049, hot robots have never been out of style. But with the rise of AI chatbots ready to profess their love, the futurism of Spike Jonze’s Her seems closer than ever before. The next logical step is Companion, in which even your android partner’s intelligence level can be customised by an app on your phone. God help us.

Companion, produced by the team behind Barbarian, opens with a prologue that’s a neat homage to a fembot classic, 1975’s The Stepford Wives, and its famous supermarket sequence. Iris (Heretic’s Sophie Thatcher), incongruously styled throughout as a mid-century doll with a miniature beehive hairdo, walks dreamily through an aisle pushing a shopping trolley. She locks...

Quick Links Smallville Had a Rough Road, But Did More Right Than Wrong Tom Welling Has Regrets About Not Wearing the Superman Suit The DC Universe Is Already Large, but Elseworlds Can Appease Longtime Fans A Live-Action Smallville Reunion May Be a Way to Revisit the Show

Despite running for 10 seasons on both The WB and The CW, fans are eager for more stories set in the DC universe of Smallville. The show followed a young Clark Kent on his journey to becoming Superman, and his friendship with Lex Luthor. While there have been sequel stories, James Gunn's DC Studios could return to Smallville with its Elsworlds imprint for what would be a guaranteed hit. Since taking over at DC Studios, co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran have laid out an ambitious vision.

Gunn and Safran want to craft a shared continuity called the DC Universe, while still creating...

David Krumholtz has finally joined a comic book movie. The actor, who is set to play Supergirl's father in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, recently shared how much it means to him to join James Gunn's DC Universe.

Following his casting, Krumholtz released a statement on Instagram expressing "gratitude" for being able to live out a childhood dream. "I was that kid. Overflowing drawers full of comics… escaping into worlds unknown… imagining myself having powers that would benefit the greater good," the actor wrote. "Joining the DC Universe is a mindblowing privilege. Representing the symbol of hope in Supergirl as Zor-El is a personal triumph. My gratitude overflowing now, like those drawers did…."

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DC Comics has announced a new Superman series, Superman Unlimited, which will broaden the Man of Steel's universe, taking him out of Metropolis and tell stories across the DC Universe. Further, this series is just the start of what DC calls "the Summer of Superman," which includes the release of James Gunn's upcoming Dcu film.

Superman Unlimited will be written by Dan Slott, best known for his work with Marvel's Spider-Man, and superstar artist Rafael Albuquerque. The story, which will kick off with DC's Free Comic Book Day issue at the start of May, starts with an asteroid bringing an unprecedented amount of green kryptonite to Earth.

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With Metropolis's villains now armed with kryptonite-powered weapons, Superman will have to change the way he operates to stay safe. As with the recent Superman & Lois TV show, Intergang will play a key role in the new series, with...

A number of characters from Suicide Squad and the greater DC Universe have made their way into Harley Quinn, with one in particular being effectively adapted in the show's latest episode. The season 5 premiere of Harley Quinn spent a little bit of time reflecting on the past, but most of this chapter of the show seemed to focus on the future, with a new setting in Metropolis and establishing a new villain in Brainiac. Brainiac wasn't the only DC villain to get a new iteration in the series, however.

The popular Max series has done such a great job with adaptation, to the point where even the funniest Harley Quinn characters have some interesting depth. Characters like King Shark and Clayface have been adapted with a cleverness that never gets in the way of genuine emotion. Following this trend, a maligned character from the now-defunct Dceu timeline made a brief appearance in the latest episode,...

Iconic comic book writer Dan Slott has written titles for some of the most recognizable characters. Among them are She-Hulk (no one's written more comics about her than Slott), the Fantastic Four, and Spider-Man. The latter could be his most controversial. While this writer enjoyed everything from Amazing Spider-Man to everything he did with Otto Octavius in Superior Spider-Man, it was certainly divisive for others. Regardless of how you feel about that one, the series moved a lot of units whenever they were published.

Slott's next venture involves the most important comic book character of all time. He’s writing the Man of Steel in DC Comics' Superman Unlimited with artist Rafael Albuquerque. The esteemed writer said:

“He’s the first and the greatest superhero of all-time, and I’ve been waiting my whole life to tell stories about him. Not just because of all the amazing powers he has,...

From Metropolis to Avengers: Age of Ultron, robots are such a staple of movie-going that it's easy to forget they haven't always been around. The idea of automated machines doing work for us has existed for as long as civilization, but it wasn't until 1920 that Czech playwright Karel Čapek coined the word "robot" to describe a humanoid machine in a play called R.U.R.

Robots have been part of science fiction since even before the word was coined, but as powerful as literary explorations of the technology can be, there's nothing like seeing it on-screen. Maybe it's because, through the power of visual effects and production design, movies can give even the most futuristic robot an existence viewers can actually see. Or maybe it's that watching real people react to robots allows audiences to explore the relationship between humanity and technology by watching actual human bodies and faces.

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Harley Quinn has established a distinctive position beyond normal genre restrictions in an era where superhero content seems to dominate every streaming platform. The show’s transition from DC Universe to Max reflects the evolution of its main character, surviving changes in the industry while maintaining its unique identity. After four seasons of changing Gotham’s crime scene, season 5 moves to Metropolis. This change is not just about location but also about personal and social transformation.

James Gunn and Peter Safran are changing DC’s media landscape, so this transition is particularly important. While other DC shows are getting canceled or restarted, Harley Quinn remains popular with today’s viewers. The show has changed from a straightforward comedy about villains to a more complex look at identity, relationships, and the difficulties of individual reformation in the face of systemic pushback.

Season 5 will come out in January 2025, making it special in...

James Gunn's latest DC Universe comments have seemingly pointed towards the franchise's first Batman and Superman movie being the polar opposite of the Dceu's. As Chapter One of the DC Universe gets underway, teases about the future of the brand's biggest characters are already being found. Of course, July 2025 will see the release of James Gunn's Superman movie, with Easter eggs from Creature Commandos and a whole teaser trailer hinting at the future of Metropolis in the fledgling franchise.

Where Batman is concerned, the character had his first official Dcu appearance in Creature Commandos episode 6's ending. Although vague in nature, Batman's first appearance confirmed his Dcu history with a character like Doctor Phosphorous and led James Gunn to comment about the future of the Caped Crusader. Not only do Gunn's Dcu Batman comments raise excitement about the character's first official debut, but they may also have hinted...

Max’s Harley Quinn was met with skepticism upon its initial release not too long ago, but it’s proven to be one of the most consistent DC Comics adaptations of the last decade. Harley herself is an appealing character who fits into practically any setting imaginable as the ultimate wild card. She’s such a malleable figure that she even led her own isekai anime. Harley’s ability to infinitely reinvent herself is deeply freeing, but it’s also a “superpower” that’s prone to shallow storytelling. It’s difficult to connect with Harley if she’s always rebooting herself in a new direction. With that in mind, Harley Quinn was smart to make Harley and Poison Ivy’s relationship the series’ emotional center.

There have also been broader questions about the nature of villainy and how labels can both help and hinder individuals within the animated adult comedy.