The television series “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” is a spin-off of a series that is already a prequel, something that typically does not draw in an audience. With sitcom mastermind Chuck Lorre behind the third installment of the franchise “The Big Bang Theory,” and bringing back many fan favorites from the prequel “Young Sheldon,” it seemed like the show would likely live up to the expectations placed on it … right? Not quite.
“DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO” is by far one of the best “Dragon Ball” games of all time. “DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO” is the fourth entry in the Budokai Tenkaichi series, a 3D arena fighting game that centers solely on the “Dragon Ball” series. It is a set of games that has lived on as one of the greatest gaming franchises in the series, with the previous game holding the title of “best ‘Dragon Ball’ game” for the longest time. With a 17-year time gap between “Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3” and “DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO,” the new game had a lot to live up to in comparison to the success of the first one. Thankfully, in more ways than one, “DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO” lives up to the hype of the earlier titles in the series.
As the end of 2024 encroaches, the film industry is in full swing for the buzzy, glitzy and chaotic awards season. Everything from Sundance hits to blockbusters to potential cult classics is in the running. With no clear front-runner in any of the categories, this season is shaping up to be the most unpredictable race in recent memory.
What do “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” and “Twisters” have in common? Both are big box office hits that are successful because they capitalize on decades of nostalgia and invite audiences back into the comforting embrace of the pop culture properties of yesteryear.
The sequel to the 2022 horror film “Smile” exceeded expectations and even established itself as the better of the two installments. The film stars Naomi Scott as Skye Riley, a Grammy-winning pop star preparing for her big comeback after battling substance abuse and surviving a car crash that killed her boyfriend, actor Paul Hudson.
Aliza Kazmi, Special to the Chronicle
• November 12, 2024
Are you ready for the Reaping? The return to the world of “The Hunger Games” in Suzanne Collins’ newly announced “Sunrise on the Reaping” is imminent as it is set to be published early next year.
Even though the Halloween season has come to pass, and America is gearing up for the holiday season, there is never a wrong time of year to leap out of your seat in fright or relish in whichever immaculately crafted bloodbath spills out in front of you. As expected, October saw a deluge of horror titles slash into theaters or people’s homes, and many of them turned out to be terrific additions to what is already a very strong year for the genre. There’s something for every kind of horror fan here: a shockingly superior sequel to one of the biggest box office surprises of the post-pandemic industry, what is possibly the best entry in a long-running franchise’s four-year streak of resurgence and a thrillingly original and stylish Sundance hit.
The late ‘90s MTV animated sitcom that reached teenage misfits across the nation is still reaching them today. “Daria” gave the world an everyday heroine – albeit a cynical, dry and antisocial one – in Daria Morgendorffer. She represents the misanthropic smart-aleck who lives within all of us, regardless of generational lines.
The “X-Men” movies often feel like a cultural afterthought. The films came out, audiences saw them and they were immediately erased from memory, and that is a shame. The series has some astonishing highs that far overshadow its epic lows, and its social commentary is some of the best in superhero fiction.
Knights, castles and dragons make a compelling foundation on which writers can develop a human story. Films and television programs centered around this foundation (“Game of Thrones,” “Lord of the Rings,” etc.) are known for taking inspiration or, in some cases, making direct adaptations of classic medieval literary works. Medieval literature is known for heavy themes of chivalry, honor and truthfulness as the codes of knighthood. Knights aren’t around anymore though, so why do writers choose to adapt these works?
Grace Luty, Special to the Chronicle
• November 12, 2024
It has been three years since Tyler, The Creator released the album “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST,” and his musical return has come with a creative bang: “CHROMAKOPIA,” his newest release, is the artist’s eighth studio album. Shortly before the album came out, Tyler released his single “St. Chroma.” The song begins with Tyler whisper-rapping his lyrics as if he has a confession to tell. Fans were eager to hear what Tyler had to say. “CHROMAKOPIA” is inspired by his mother’s advice and what he learned from life experiences. The collection is narrated by Tyler’s mother, Bonita Smith.
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