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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is a 2023 action-adventure film directed by James Mangold and starring Harrison Ford in his fifth and final role as the Indiana Jones archaeologist. The film is the sequel to Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) and the fifth and final installment of the Indiana Jones saga. The film sees the return of John Rhys-Davies and Karen Allen as Sallah and Marion Ravenwood, respectively, from the previous films. New cast members include Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, Ethann Isidore and Mads Mikkelsen. Set in 1969, the film follows Indiana Jones and his goddaughter Helena Shaw as they try to locate a device that could change the course of history before Jürgen Voller, a Nazi turned NASA scientist, can obtain it for himself and alter the outcome of the World War II to correct the past "mistakes" of Adolf Hitler. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is a gripping, entertaining ...

Asteroid City is a romantic comedy set in 1955 in an American desert town, where an astronomy convention called Junior Stargazer is taking place. The lives of the various characters participating in the event are turned upside down by an incredible close encounter with aliens, which leads them to reflect on the meaning of their existence and their relationships The film is an homage to 1950s science fiction cinema, with a scene full of detail and bright colors, comic-style cinematography and a nostalgic soundtrack. Director Wes Anderson manages to create a fascinating imaginary world, populated by eccentric and funny characters, played by a stellar cast that includes Margot Robbie, Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Bryan Cranston, Steve Carell and many others Asteroid City is a film that entertains and moves, that mixes irony and poetry, that celebrates curiosity and imagination. It is also a reflection on the relationship between humanity and the universe, between the past...

The Flash is a film that surprised me positively. Not being a big fan of the comic book character, I didn't have high expectations for this film, but I must say that I really enjoyed following the adventures of Barry Allen, played by a charismatic Ezra Miller. The film is based on the famous Flashpoint story arc, in which the protagonist travels back in time to save his mother and creates an alternate world full of dangers and surprises. The film manages to balance action, humor and emotion well, without ever being boring or too confusing. Andy Muschietti's direction is dynamic and engaging, and Benjamin Wallfisch's soundtrack is suitable for various situations. The film also has the merit of exploring the DC Comics multiverse, introducing characters such as Supergirl (Sasha Calle), General Zod (Michael Shannon) and above all Michael Keaton's Batman, who returns to take on the role of the Dark Knight after 30 years . The film is an homage to DC fans, b...

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is a film that surprised me positively, both for the plot and for the action scenes. The film is set in 1994 and follows the adventures of Noah and Elena, two Brooklyn archaeologists who find themselves embroiled in an ancient conflict between three Transformers factions: the Autobots, the Maximals and the Terrorcons. The film introduces new characters and transformations, such as Optimus Primal, the leader of the Maximals who transforms into a gorilla, Scourge, the leader of the Terrorcons who transforms into a mythological beast, and Nightbird, the ninja autobot who transforms into a motorcycle . The film also has the merit of resuming some historical characters from the saga, such as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Mirage and Arcee, and giving them a more faithful look to the original cartoons.  The film is directed by Steven Caple Jr., who manages to balance the dialogue scenes well with the fight ones, giving space for both the develop...

Smallville is a television series that tells the origins of Superman, the famous DC Comics superhero. The series follows the adventures of Clark Kent (Tom Welling), a boy living in the small town of Smallville, Kansas, who discovers that he has extraordinary powers derived from his alien nature. Clark must face the typical problems of adolescence, such as love, friendship, school and family, but also the threats of various enemies who want to exploit or destroy his gifts. Among them stands out Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum), the son of a powerful tycoon who will become the main antagonist of him. The series consists of ten seasons, broadcast from 2001 to 2011, for a total of 217 episodes. Each season has a main storyline that unfolds throughout the episodes, but also side stories that delve deeper into the characters and their relationship with Clark. The series also introduces many other heroes and villains from the DC Comics universe, such as Lois Lane (Erica Durance...

How I Met Your Mother is an American sitcom about the adventures of Ted Mosby, an architect looking for his soul mate, and his friends Marshall, Lily, Barney and Robin. The series is narrated by Ted in the future, as he tells his children how he met their mother. The series consists of nine seasons, for a total of 208 episodes, broadcast by CBS from 2005 to 2014, it was created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays, who were inspired by their life experiences in New York. How I Met Your Mother received many awards and nominations, including Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards and People's Choice Awards. The series also had a spin-off called How I Met Your Dad, which never aired. How I Met Your Mother is a fun, romantic, emotional and full of twists series. The characters are well fleshed out and have great chemistry with each other. The series explores themes such as friendship, love, destiny, choices and regrets. The series also has many recurring gags, such as the legenda...

The Idol is a dramatic series that explores the dark side of the music world, created by Sam Levinson (Euphoria), Reza Fahim and The Weeknd for HBO. The series tells the story of Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp), a young pop star who tries to revive her career after a stormy interruption caused by the death of her mother. Jocelyn falls in love with Tedros (The Weeknd), a shady nightclub owner and leader of a secret cult, who manipulates her and involves her in a spiral of abuse and addiction. The series was presented at the Cannes Film Festival 2023 and received mixed reviews. On the one hand, some appreciated Levinson’s direction, The Weeknd’s soundtrack and Lily-Rose Depp’s performance, who proves to have talent and charisma. On the other hand, some criticized the plot for being too confusing, superficial and predictable, and the characters for being poorly developed and stereotyped. Personally, I found the series interesting but not exciting. I liked the way the series shows the...

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is the second chapter of the animated trilogy that began in 2018 with Spider-Man - Into the Spider-Verse, which revolutionized the superhero genre thanks to an innovative visual style and a story that explores the infinite possibilities of the multiverse. The film, directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers and Justin K. Thompson, and written by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Dave Callaham, continues the adventures of Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy, two young spider-beings from different universes, who find themselves having to face a new and dangerous threat that endangers the very existence of all realities. The film is a riot of action, humor, emotion and creativity, that manages to surpass the already high level of its predecessor. The plot is captivating and engaging, and is enriched by new characters and situations that expand the concept of multiverse and make it even more fascinating and surprising. The film also plays with meta...

The Big Bang Theory is a sitcom that marked an era, becoming one of the most loved and followed by audiences around the world. The series tells the stories of four nerdy scientists, Leonard, Sheldon, Howard and Raj, who work at the California Institute of Technology and share a passion for physics, comics, video games and science fiction. Their life changes when Penny, a beautiful and sunny girl who dreams of becoming an actress, moves into the apartment across from theirs. Between the five of them a special friendship is born, made of contrasts, affinities, jokes and hilarious situations. The Big Bang Theory is a series that manages to combine humor with culture, inserting in its plot numerous references to science, history, art and literature. The series does not just tell the adventures of the protagonists, but makes them grow and mature over the seasons, making them face personal and professional challenges, such as marriage, fatherhood, the Nobel Prize and career. The ...