40/37
When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits with an embalmed hand, they are hooked on a new thrill until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural powers.
20/14
The DC Studios logo is placed in a rainy Gotham alley
Following the events of The Batman (2022), Oz Cobb, aka the Penguin, attempts to take over Gotham’s underworld. From melting makeup to filming in freezing temperatures, Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti talk about getting into character while filming “The Penguin.” Colin Farrell fought to have his version of the Penguin smoke tobacco in The Batman (2022), but was unsuccessful. For his own series, however, the character is depicted as a casual tobacco user, with a preference for cigars. An umbrella falls and the logo transforms into the Warner Bros. logo.
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The new HBO series The Penguin, a spin-off from Matt Reeves’ The Batman (2022) is a thrilling dive into the criminal underworld of Gotham City. Directed by Colin Farrell as the title character Oswald Cobblepot, aka The Penguin, the series expands on the dark and gritty tone set by the film and offers fans a new yet familiar experience in the Batman universe. Unlike most superhero content, The Penguin focuses on the darker, more human elements of Gotham’s criminal underworld, moving away from the caped crusader to highlight the rise of one of Batman’s most notorious foes. Story Set immediately after the events of The Batman, the series explores Penguin’s journey to fill the power vacuum left in Gotham’s criminal empire. With the death of Carmine Falcone and Gotham’s infrastructure in chaos, Penguin seizes the opportunity to rise through the ranks, determined to assert his control over the city’s crime syndicates.
Colin Farrell’s Performance Colin Farrell’s portrayal of The Penguin is nothing short of remarkable
His transformation from underboss to crime lord is the main focus, giving The Penguin a mob drama vibe more akin to The Sopranos than a traditional superhero series. The show smartly avoids leaning too heavily on Batman’s shadow, allowing The Penguin to really shine as a main character. Without the overbearing presence of Gotham’s protector, it creates a new and interesting dynamic, where Oswald is free to operate in a morally ambiguous space. This narrative shift feels new for the genre, and adds depth to Gotham’s crime world without focusing too much on superhero spectacle. Physically unrecognizable in his prosthetic makeup, Farrell fully inhabits the character with a nuanced performance that balances the brutality of a mob boss with the insecurities and ambition that drive him.
Farrell brings layers to the character, going beyond the stereotypical villain portrait
The Penguin is no longer just a caricature of a deformed, umbrella-wielding villain; instead, he is portrayed as a ruthless, calculating player in Gotham’s criminal hierarchy, making him both terrifying and oddly sympathetic. His Oswald Cobblepot is cunning, manipulative, and ready to break bones, but he is also a man driven by a deep-rooted inferiority complex and a desire for respect. Watching him navigate the dangerous waters of Gotham’s crime world is compelling and offers a grounded approach to character, making The Penguin a fascinating character study. A Raw Atmosphere and Tone In terms of atmosphere, The Penguin maintains the same gritty, rainy aesthetic that fans loved about The Batman. The dark, crime-ridden streets of Gotham are beautifully filmed, with an emphasis on realism over comic book extravagance.
The tone of the series is dark, violent, and charged with tension, reminiscent of neo-noir crime thrillers
Every scene is steeped in Gotham’s corruption and decay, and it feels like danger lurks in every shadow. The production design is top-notch, with sets that feel like a natural extension of Keanu Reeves’ Gotham City. The seedy clubs, dilapidated alleyways, and lavish mansions of crime lords all contribute to the show’s immersive atmosphere.
35/21
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Clare Beauchamp Randall, a World War II nurse, mysteriously travels back in time to 1743 Scotland. There she meets a brave Highland warrior and is drawn into an epic rebellion.. Moore (the developer of the TV series), his crew decided to keep the Gaelic words instead of translating them into English.
In several episodes, the characters say OK
This maintains the first person narrative by showing Clare’s inability to understand Gaelic. This idea was suggested by producer David Brown, who said he had seen something similar in Skin Deep (1998), a foreign alternative film starring actor and singer Gustavo Goular. ; An American term that did not come into use until the 19th century.
The theme song changes from season to season to reflect what is happening in the storyline
In the first half of Season 2 (which takes place in France), some of the texts are in French. In the second half of Season 2 (which is mostly about preparing for war), a militaristic drum is added to the opening song. During Season 3, tribal drums were added as much of the season is set in the West Indies.
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Bluegrass fiddle and banjo are added in Season 4, plus some of the lyrics are sung in a Southern accent, as the season is mostly set in America. The Skye Boat Song (unregistered) Traditional Scottish air with lyrics by Sir Harold BoultonNew lyrics by Robert Louis Stevenson. I’ve never read the Outlander books, so I really didn’t know what to expect.
I devoured the entire series and loved it!
At first I thought it was a women only show but I was very wrong. This show has something for everyone and I’m glad I finally gave it a chance because it has become one of my favorite shows!
30/20
The proud princess Krasomila lives in isolation, her advisors plan to marry her to a weakling; King Miroslav disguises himself as a gardener to cure his pride; they flee from the advisors' rage; she reveals his identity; they married, the advisors are banished.. The core animation team was Czech, but the film also featured animators from Spain, Poland, Mexico, Slovakia, France, Venezuela, India, and Ukraine in various capacities.. Remake of the film Pysná princezna (1952)
10/44
For the past few years, the “Heart Eyes Killer” program has been wreaking havoc on Valentine’s Day by stalking and murdering romantic couples. This Valentine’s Day, no couple is safe….
30/15
Breath of Death VII, the fast-paced supernatural RPG, has been resurrected and remastered! Join our undead heroes on a breathtaking post-apocalyptic adventure through a world of the undead, now more alive than ever, to uncover the mysteries of the past.
49/22
Pick up and throw anything you want as you build and manage your kingdom in this chaotic city builder for 1-6 players. Use the power of your soul-stealing crown to defend your citizens from bandits and mutants, farm your land, and gather resources. Keep your citizens happy or let them desert you!
17/42
From Blumhouse and fantasy writer-director Leigh Winnell, creators of the chilling modern-day monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare: The Wolf Man
Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott (Poor Things, It Comes at Night) stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father disappears and is presumed dead
Married to his powerful wife Charlotte (Emmy Award winner Julia Garner; Ozarks, Inventing Anne), Blake convinces Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the estate with their young daughter Ginger (Matlida Firth; Hullraisers, Coma)
But as the family approaches the farmhouse in the dead of night, they are attacked by an unseen creature and, in a desperate attempt to escape, they barricade themselves inside the house while the creature stalks the perimeter
However, as night falls, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable, and Charlotte will be forced to decide if the horrors inside their home are deadlier than the dangers outside
26/37
In the dying days of World War II, Dick Dynamite and his ragtag team of Nazi-killing commandos must stop a group of depraved German scientists from turning the population of New York into flesh-eating zombies.
25/33
Bloodshed is a fusion of Roguelite elements mixed with retro visuals and frenetic first-person combat action “Survivors”: face endless waves of undead enemies, collect experience points and upgrade your skills and weapons in a battle to survive the night. .