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From the instant John Kramer staggered back to life at the end of “Saw,” the character instantly became an iconic figure of horror. The actor himself has since reminisced about his first reaction to what he thought could be one of cinema’s most memorable scenes. Indeed, it proved to be unforgettable, and the 2004 low-budget film not only provided one of the greatest cinematic twists but also spawned a series of movies that has now reached ten installments.

One delightful aspect of “The Legend of Korra” lies in reencountering characters from the original “Avatar: The Last Airbender” as they’ve grown older. Katara, now a respected elder of the Southern Water Tribe, lends her wisdom to help Korra recover emotionally and physically after her harrowing ordeals with Amon, Unalaq, and Zaheer. Toph makes her appearance in Season 4 to rescue her kin from an oppressive earthbending regime. Zuko gets a fantastic moment where he rides a dragon, one of the most memorable character introductions ever. Regrettably, Sokka doesn’t return for “Korra,” and the spin-off series confirms that he passed away some years prior.

The long-awaited film “Joker: Folie à Deux” has come out, but so far, it hasn’t left a particularly strong impact. Critics and audiences alike have been harsh towards the sequel on Rotten Tomatoes, with many tearing it apart. Even Todd Phillips’ musical movie is predicted to have a weak opening at the box office. Unfortunately, after receiving poor ratings from RT users, the film has made history as the lowest-rated comic book movie based on another rating system.

Revisiting some of your favorite childhood films as an adult can be a wonderful journey. At times, it brings back cherished memories with characters you once loved, while at other moments, it feels like seeing the movie for the first time again. This latter experience happened to me recently when I revisited “Edward Scissorhands”, one of the finest movies from the ’90s.

One of Nicolas Cage‘s early films has gotten a bad reputation. Slammed by critics but embraced by audiences, Gone in 60 Seconds has become a classic among action fans and car lovers alike and has even been called a likely predecessor to one of today’s more exuberant film series, The Fast and the Furious. A loose remake of the 1974 H. B. Halicki film of the same name, Gone in 60 Seconds was directed by Dominic Sena and written by Scott Rosenberg. Released in June 2000, the film received a mixed critical reception but remains an entertaining film worth a watch. And now, it’s available on streaming.