Keeping up appearances is par for the course regarding the elite. And in Mark Mylod’s The Menu, this extends to the cuisine consumed by prominent people, particularly those who can afford (or pretend to afford) a night at Hawthorne.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever brings a barrage of emotions with its long-awaited release. Sadness, eagerness, and trepidation may sum up some of these, and you would be correct in feeling all of them when going into the film. That being said, those walking in for the first time with great nerves can rest easy because Wakanda Forever is an excellent film despite the obvious hurdles.

Based on the novel of the same name by Miriam Toews, Women Talking is a powerhouse of a film that will leave your heart aching. The story focuses on a Mennonite colony where the women are continuously victims of violent sexual assaults at the hands of the local men. To keep themselves and the children safe, the women decide to band together and decide what they should do to free themselves from the ever-present danger.

War films are a dime-a-dozen in the film business. However, there is a rarity in watching one that wholly dives into the protagonist’s story and humanity to showcase a hero’s love, life, and struggles during his service in a war that’s largely forgotten. J.D. Dillard’s Devotion is just the film people have been waiting for in this regard.

If you’re looking for badass women based on historical figures, look no further than Gina Prince-Bythewood’s The Woman King. It is not often that a film focuses on Black women – specifically in a positive light – where they are wholeheartedly allowed to be themselves in every way. Well, The Woman King does just that as the entirety of the film is hinged upon the performances of its cast.

Based on true events, Muru is a response to the unexpected armed police raid on the peaceful community of Rūātoki in New Zealand. The film follows community police sergeant, “Taffy” Tāwharau (Cliff Curtis), as he protects his community and fills in as the school bus driver, all while he assists his ill elderly father. Nothing is out of the ordinary in Rūātoki until a violent police presence descends upon the town, claiming to target “domestic terrorists”—the main target?

Based on the novel of the same name by Angie Thomas, On The Come Up is Sanaa Lathan’s directorial debut and does it ever hit. The story follows 16-year-old Brianna “Bri” Jackson, who seems destined for stardom. With rap skills on par with her late father, Lawless, everyone is expecting great things from Bri, and while she loves the music, she is still dealing with factors holding her back.

Episode three of She-Hulk: Attorney At Law is now available for all to see, and as was reported earlier this week, a certain chart-topping rapper has made her Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut. Megan Thee Stallion has a cameo appearance in the latest episode of She-Hulk, and it’s definitely one of the best cameos to come out of the MCU. Not only does someone impersonate the “Pressurelicious” rapper, but we see her add a new Hottie to her entourage, retaining Jennifer Walters as her new lawyer.

The highly anticipated series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is finally upon us. While I’ve only seen the first two episodes of the new show, I can say it is visually stunning and wonderfully acted. I was unsure what to expect from the series. Although the trailers were terrific, I found myself hesitant. How often have we seen epic clips and sneak peeks into a film or show but are ultimately disappointed with the final product?

The Marvel universe is continuously expanding, and with Disney+, the train hasn’t stopped at all. Although we’ve had a couple of different versions of Hulk in the MCU, we have never gotten a live-action version of Jennifer Walters until now! Leading up to the series debut, I had the chance to sit with head writer Jessica Gao to discuss the new series.

Another day and another MCU project is upon us. At this juncture in Phase 4, the new piece to the puzzle is Thor: Love and Thunder. Directed by Taika Waititi, the film picks up after the events of Avengers: Endgame with Thor (Chris Hemsworth) trying to find his place in the world while the King of Asgard, Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), is tending to the Asgardian people on New Asgard.

The third season of The Boys is finally upon us, and while it’s been a bit of a wait, it’s certainly worth it. It’s been calm (or as quiet as things get at Vought) with a more subdued Homelander (Antony Starr) and Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) working for the government with a careful eye being kept on him by Hughie (Jack Quaid) and Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit).

If you’re looking for a wonderfully written fantasy, look no further! Traci Chee has another hit on her hands with A Thousand Steps Into Night, and it’s certainly a tale that you should add to your TBR lists right now (no, seriously – check out our review right here, not that you should need any further persuasion).

We’ve spent time getting to know Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) throughout his appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). From his first feature film back in 2016 to team outings in Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: No Way Home, viewers can see the non-Sorcerer Supreme back at the “yellow sparkly thing that he does” in Multiverse of Madness.

Growing up is hard. On top of dealing with school and raging hormones, parents or guardians can be highly embarrassing, although they want the best for their children. That is what Meilin “Mei” Lee (voiced by Rosalie Chiang) is going through in Turning Red. With the first year of teenagehood upon her, Mei is torn between pleasing her mother, Ming (voiced by Sandra Oh), and discovering who she is. Little does Mei know that things are about to get even more complicated.