2024 saw Barack Obama revealing his eagerly awaited top picks across various categories – movies, music, and literature that left a lasting impression on him during the year.
In the upcoming Marvel movie “Captain America: Brave New World,” released in February, the spotlight was primarily on Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson as he assumed the Captain America role following “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” However, this film is also delving deep into the Hulk narrative. Notably, Liv Tyler reprises her role as Betty Ross, Tim Blake Nelson portrays Samuel Sterns, aka The Leader, as the main antagonist, and Harrison Ford steps in as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, replacing the late William Hurt. Moreover, Ford is set to transform into Red Hulk. A question arises: How can Sam, who doesn’t have the Super Soldier Serum, confront such a formidable adversary? The answer to this intriguing dilemma will be revealed.
Fans of Superman are still celebrating following the release of James Gunn’s upcoming movie trailer. Yet, some continue to voice their disapproval about Gunn’s choice of David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman. The trailer may have allayed doubts, but Gunn’s recent comments might provide further reassurance, since it appears that Corenswet’s portrayal evoked a similar feeling to Christopher Reeve, the iconic actor who portrayed Superman in Richard Donner’s Superman films.
As a fervent admirer, it’s my hope that Alison Brie and Dave Franco are embarking on a lifelong journey of creative camaraderie. Much like the legendary partnerships of Godard and Miéville or Fincher and Chaffin, this couple thrives in the professional and artistic realm, an exception to the norm among most married couples worldwide. The enchantingly attractive duo (dubbed as such by the recently established Obviously Magazine) have graced us with a series of exceptional films, be it as actors or with one taking up the mantle of writer or director – _The LEGO Movie, The Little Hours, The Disaster Artist, The Rental_, and _Somebody I Used to Know_.
George R.R. Martin is most famously recognized as the writer behind the epic fantasy book series titled A Song of Ice and Fire, which was subsequently turned into the critically acclaimed and Emmy-winning HBO television show, Game of Thrones, and its spin-off prequel series, House of the Dragon. Martin also serves as a co-executive producer for both shows, and for the original series, he contributed significantly by being part of the writing team that developed the storylines and dialogue for episodes such as “The Pointy End,” “The Bear,” “Blackwater,” “The Maiden Fair,” and “The Lion and the Rose.