George Miller's "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" made a thunderous debut at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, receiving a nearly 8-minute standing ovation after its world premiere.

Final Fantasy X delves into the rich lore of Spira, a world plagued for a millennium by the monstrous entity known as Sin. Central to this narrative is Yu Yevon, the architect behind Sin and the dream city of Zanarkand, whose actions perpetuate a cycle of destruction and rebirth. The story also explores the significance of Dream Zanarkand, a summoned replica of the original city, and the harrowing pilgrimage of Yuna, a summoner determined to break this cycle. The backdrop of the Machina War...

Final Fantasy VIII weaves a rich tapestry of lore, blending elements of love, war, and time travel in a world where military academies train teenagers to become elite mercenaries. Central to the narrative is the enigmatic sorceress Ultimecia, whose quest to compress time and space drives much of the conflict. The game explores the origins and roles of sorceresses, the advanced yet fallen Centra civilization, and the devastating impact of the Lunar Cry. Key characters like Squall Leonhart,...

Oscar Wilde's *The Picture of Dorian Gray*, first published in 1890, is a seminal work that deftly intertwines themes of aestheticism, moral decay, and the duality of human nature. Set against the backdrop of late Victorian London, the novel follows the transformation of Dorian Gray, a young man whose wish for eternal youth leads to his portrait aging in his stead, revealing the grotesque consequences of his hedonistic pursuits. Through its rich symbolism and complex characters, Wilde's only...

Based on reports from Time, Starz's adaptation of Lisa Taddeo's bestselling nonfiction book "Three Women" struggles to capture the intimacy and seductive power of its source material, despite strong performances from its cast including Shailene Woodley and Betty Gilpin.