Author name: Shoukhin Mondol

24/13 The DC Studios logo is placed in a rainy Gotham alleyway Following the events of The Batman (2022), Oz Cobb, aka The Penguin, is trying to take over Gotham’s criminal underworld. Aside from a Bat-Signal in the final shot of the season finale, we never got our Robert Pattinson cameo in “The Penguin.” This short film from IMDb tries to answer: Where the hell was Batman?. Colin Farrell fought tooth and nail to get his version of The Penguin to smoke tobacco in The Batman (2022), but he failed. However, in his own series, the character is portrayed as an occasional tobacco user, preferring cigars. An umbrella falls and the logo changes to the Warner Bros. Appears in Graham Norton and guest stars: Lady Gaga/Demi Moore/Colin Farrell/Richard Ayoade/Jack Savoretti (2024) logo. HBO’s new series The Penguin, a spin-off of Matt Reeves’ The Batman (2022), is a thrilling journey into Gotham City’s criminal underworld. Starring Colin Farrell as the titular character Oswald Cobblepot, aka The Penguin, the series expands on the dark, noir tone set by the film and offers fans a fresh, yet familiar experience in the Batman universe. Unlike most superhero content, The Penguin focuses on the darker, more human elements of Gotham’s criminals, moving away from the caped crusader to shed light on the rise of one of Batman’s most iconic foes. Set immediately after the events of The Batman, the series explores The Penguin’s journey to fill the power vacuum left in Gotham’s criminal empire. Colin Farrell’s performance as the Penguin is simply extraordinary With Carmine Falcone dead and Gotham’s infrastructure in disarray, the Penguin seizes the opportunity to climb the ranks, determined to take control of the city’s crime syndicates. His transformation from underling to kingpin is a primary goal, giving the Penguin a mob drama feel more akin to The Sopranos than a traditional superhero show. The series wisely avoids relying too much on Batman’s shadow, allowing the Penguin to truly shine as the protagonist. Without the overbearing presence of a protector, Gotham creates a new and interesting dynamic in which Oswald is free to operate in a morally ambiguous space. This narrative shift feels refreshing for the genre and adds depth to the world of Gotham’s crime without becoming too focused on superhero spectacle. Farrell adds layers to the character, going beyond the stereotypical portrayal of a villain Physically unrecognizable in his prosthetic makeup, Farrell fully inhabits the character with a nuanced performance that balances the brutality of a mob boss with the insecurity and ambition that drives him. The Penguin is no longer just a caricature of a deformed villain with an umbrella; instead, he is presented as a ruthless, calculating player in Gotham’s criminal hierarchy, making him both terrifying and strangely likeable. His Oswald Cobblepot is cunning, manipulative, and ready to break bones, but he is also a man driven by a deep-seated inferiority complex and a thirst for respect. Watching him navigate the treacherous waters of Gotham’s criminal underworld is fascinating and provides a grounded approach to the character, making The Penguin a compelling character study. Dark Atmosphere and Tone In terms of atmosphere, The Penguin maintains the same dark and rainy aesthetic that fans have come to love in The Batman. The tone of the series is grim, brutal and tense, reminiscent of neo-noir crime thrillers The dark, crime-ridden streets of Gotham are beautifully filmed, with an emphasis on realism over comic book extravagance. Every scene is permeated with the corruption and decay of Gotham, and it seems that danger lurks in every shadow. The production design is top-notch, with set pieces that feel like a natural extension of Reeves’ Gotham City.

26/41 Christian Slater is older than James Remar when Dexter (2006) first aired Miami, 1991. When his bloodthirsty urges can no longer be ignored, young Dexter Morgan must learn to channel his inner darkness as he goes from student to avenging serial killer with the guidance of his father, Harry. Followed by Dexter: Resurrection (2025) Dexter is easily one of my favorite TV shows of all time and one of the few shows that I can watch from start to finish multiple times without getting bored. It’s hard for me to put into words how much I loved the original show. The only thing that isn’t good is the ending Even though the ending was pretty bad, that doesn’t take away from how great the show is overall. So, with that being said, I was really looking forward to Dexter: Original Sin and it did not disappoint. This is a must-have for any Dexter fan Patrick Gibson, who plays a young Dexter Morgan, is absolutely fantastic, as is the rest of the cast. Freshen up your Watchlist with the latest selection of streaming movies and TV shows coming to Paramount+ this month.

34/49 This series uses material from the Great Schools of Dune trilogy, by Brian Herbert and Kevin J Two Harkonnen sisters battle forces that threaten the future of humanity and found the legendary sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. Whether they’re exploring the stars, escaping dystopias, or making the world a better place, these women are what science fiction is all about… Anderson. Referenced in Crazy Cartoon Cast from AniMat: The New Normal (2020) A prequel to the original Dune, it chronicles how the Sisterhood of Rossak evolved into the Bene Gesserit. The incident with Valya Harkonnen using her voice is from one called “Mentats of Dune.” All three books intertwine the development of the Sisterhood, the Mentats, the Navigators, and the Suk Doctors. This spin-off is more like Game of Thrones than Dune. This is a fantastic spin-off of the beloved film franchise That said, Dune: Prophecy is everything I hoped it would be and more. I should start by saying that I have never read the source material or seen the original film. My experience with Dune is based on the two Dune films that came out in the last few years starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. I love both of them, so I had high expectations for this series These two films (especially Dune: Part II) are two of my favorite films that I have seen in the last few years. Dune: Prophecy is a series set 10,000 years before the start of the Dune films and tells the story of how the Harkonnen sisters founded the Bene Gesserit to fight against forces that threaten the future of humanity. The show may seem more like Game of Thrones than Dune, but either way… it is a lot of fun The most important thing about this show is that it does exactly what it sets out to do, deepening our understanding of the Bene Gesserit. You don’t have to have watched the two Dune films to enjoy this, but if you have, you will definitely enjoy it more.

33/46 Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall and remarkable resurgence of British pop star Robbie Williams. The film is told exclusively from Williams’ perspective, capturing his characteristic wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, …

19/24 It’s the year 2073, and the worst fears of modern life have come true. Surveillance drones fill the skies with burnt orange and militarized police roam the shattered streets, while survivors hide underground, struggling to remember a free and hopeful existence. In this artful blend of visionary sci-fi and speculative nonfiction, Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Asif Kapadia (Amy) transports us to a future foreshadowed by the terrifying realities of our present moment. Two-time Academy Award® nominee Samantha Morton (In America, Sweet and Lowdown, Minority Report) stars as a survivor haunted by nightmarish visions of the past – a past that turns out to be our present, visualized through contemporary imagery that interconnects the current global crises of authoritarianism, unbridled Big Tech, inequality and global climate change. 2073 is an urgent, unflinching vision of a dystopian future that could very well be our own.