‘One Piece’ Chapter 1040 Manga Recap: Bogus Soul Pocus

The following recap contains spoilers for Chapter 1040 of the One Piece manga. You can check out the latest chapters in English via Viz Media. In sumo, a ring out is a victory. Onigashima is one big sumo ring, hence the headlined “performance stage” with fourth-wall breaking announcements…

‘The Worst Person in the World’ review: Not the best romantic dramedy, but far from the worst

In The Worst Person in the World, director Joachim Trier and lead actress Renate Reinsve explore a fascinating, imperfect, and sorely relatable, well, person. “I feel like a spectator in my own life,” Julie says during a difficult breakup, frustrated…

‘Death on the Nile’ review: Camp and crime clash in Kenneth Branagh’s new murder mystery

Death on the Nile offers gorgeous visuals and a stacked (if not troubled) cast, making for another flashy Agatha Christie adaptation from the director and star. One thing you have to admire about Sir Kenneth Branagh is his dedication, not…

Sundance 2022: ‘After Yang’ infuses Kogonada’s minimalist melancholy with futilistic futurism

Directed by Kogonada (Columbus), After Yang stars Colin Farrell, Jodie-Turner Smith, Haley Lu Richardson, and Justin H. Min. It’s part of the Spotlight features at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. After Yang comes into the picture about as quietly and…

‘One Piece’ Chapter 1037 Manga Recap: Kaidou’s pride and Joyboy

The following recap contains spoilers for Chapter 1037 of the One Piece manga. You can check out the latest chapters in English via Viz Media. It’s been a whopping 37 chapters since “Straw Hat Luffy,” when the true battle between…

‘Belle’ review: A lavish science fantasy anime about truly living digitally

During the last few years, our time online has drastically increased, and it seems this will only continue to grow. Therefore, I think it is more important than ever to ask ourselves questions about our relationship with the ever more…

If you’re not watching ‘Yellowjackets,’ you’re missing out

Being stranded on an island is a terrifying experience in and of itself. But what if it’s a perilous, unforgiving wilderness? Yellowjackets, a series created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, was one of the biggest surprises of 2021. The Showtime television…