As a gamer reflecting on my past, I can’t help but think about the ups and downs of my friendship with Madonna, which took a hit due to our movie, “The Next Best Thing,” not quite hitting the mark.
Initially, when Netflix started creating original content, it deviated significantly from the norm. Instead of distributing episodes according to a fixed schedule, they released an entire season of a show simultaneously. This practice, for quite some time, was the common approach for streaming television. However, in recent developments, we’ve observed a return to traditional TV release patterns, with many shows on top-tier streaming platforms debuting new episodes weekly. Interestingly, even Netflix is now opting for segmented releases of their major productions as opposed to all at once.
In the year 2024, the renowned actor Chris Pratt lent his voice to the cherished role of the laid-back lasagna-loving cat Garfield in the amusing animated comedy “The Garfield Movie”. This film is a retelling of Garfield’s origins, with the comic strip feline gaining life on screen, and boasts an impressive ensemble cast that includes Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, and Snoop Dogg. Notably, this movie marks another big-screen interpretation of the famous cartoon character, following in the paw prints of comedic legend Bill Murray who voiced Garfield in two films from the 2000s, which were commercial successes but received mixed reviews from critics.
Spoilers ahead for the Season 26 premiere of Law & Order: SVU Season 26, called “Fractured.”
The impact that Steven Spielberg has had on cinema cannot be overstated. He is the most commercially successful director of all time and one of film’s most significant pioneers. Spielberg has directed a whopping 34 feature-length films over his 50+-year career. His films are known for their remarkable cinematography, epic scope, sci-fi elements and coming-of-age stories, and memorable John Williams scores.