TV And Movie Recs: Superman, KPop Demon Hunters
Welcome to Screen Time! I'm Nora, and if there's one thing you need to know about me, it's that I love watching TV and movies. I also absolutely love being absorbed in fandoms.
This week, I'm pumped for all things Superman as we usher in the David Corenswet era of this iconic hero. I also share what's all over my FYP — like Simone Ashley being cast in a buzzy new sequel — and what we've got going on over on BuzzFeed Celeb's YouTube channel, plus more. Thanks for joining me!
Superman — watch for: David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan's electric chemistry. HELP.
In theaters now
This week belongs to Superman. Directed and written by James Gunn, the iconic DC comics hero gets a refreshing reboot as David Corenswet wears the iconic emblem and red cape. Like other Superman movies, the film follows Clark/Superman as he tries to come to terms with his Kryptonian heritage while also living his seemingly normal life in Metropolis.
Not only was David born to play Clark and Superman, he has the ability to make Clark dorky like the comics, while also being a commanding presence as Superman, but Rachel Brosnahan is the best Lois Lane since Margot Kidder. From the time she was cast, I knew Rachel had the charisma to pull off Lois because of her Mrs. Maisel days, and she does not disappoint here.
Plus, David and Rachel's chemistry, dear LORD. The hottest Superman and Lois, dare I say. Also, just the whole movie FEELS like a comic book. James Gunn knows what he's doing, and he does it so well.
KPop Demon Hunters — watch for: The catchiest music you will listen to all year
Streaming on Netflix
I have a new current hyperfixation, and its name is KPop Demon Hunters. The movie follows the K-pop girl group Huntr/x, composed of Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, and while they are one of the biggest music acts in the world, they are also secretly demon hunters. For generations, hunters have sealed demons from the human world by creating a magic barrier using music. However, when the Saja Boys arrive, a K-pop boy group who are secretly demons, things get much more complicated.
I genuinely think KPop Demon Hunters is the best animated movie of the year. It's funny, charming, and so original, which I think is something we need in more movies nowadays. Plus, the music is so damn good that I genuinely think it'll make its way to my Spotify Wrapped.
Blindspot — watch for: Filling the hole in your TV procedural-loving heart
Streaming on Netflix
Blindspot recently started streaming on Netflix in the US, so I am currently rewatching it. The series begins when a mysterious tattooed woman, Jane Doe (Jaimie Alexander), is found inside a bag in Times Square by the FBI. She has no memory of her past or identity, but all of the tattoos contain clues to criminal cases that must be solved. If you're looking for a good, old-fashioned TV procedural, this one is one of my personal favorites. The mystery always keeps you guessing, and the characters are so great together.
Of course, you know I have to have a favorite character in every show, so in this one it's Patterson, played by the wonderful Ashley Johnson, who notably plays Ellie Williams in The Last of Us video games. I think this show kind of flew under the radar when it was originally airing, so I'm glad it's getting a new life on Netflix.
These are some of my favorite things from my FYP, feed, and more:
Alright, I don't necessarily think we NEED a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, but this week it was announced who else will be joining Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci in the sequel, and SIMONE ASHLEY. MRS. KATE SHARMA-BRIDGERTON. A QUEEN TO EVERYONE IS JOINING THE CAST. She's reportedly playing Miranda Priestly's new first assistant. I am so happy for her:
DUNE: PART THREE, BABY!!!! Sorry, if there's something you need to know about me, it's that I ride for Denis Villeneuve's Dune films so aggressively, so the start of filming for the highly anticipated third movie is like a national holiday in my apartment right now. The upcoming third movie will reportedly follow the plot of Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah and see the return of Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Anya Taylor-Joy, and more. Also, Timothée might've shaved his head for the movie?!!!! Paul 'Muad'Dib' Atreides with a buzz cut?! I am screaming!
This week, over on BuzzFeed Celeb, we had David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult take a quiz to see which Superman character they're actually most like in real life. Watch to see who they get, but honestly, stay for David struggling to pronounce current famous singers' names, like SZA. It's so wholesome and makes me love this cast so much because, yes, in typical Lois Lane fashion, Rachel playfully makes fun of David. I love this trio so much:
Where I answer YOUR questions about TV, movies, fandom, and more:
Question: What are your favorite TV shows of all time?
This is honestly one of the hardest questions I am ever asked because it genuinely takes a lot for me to NOT like a TV show. I tend to always find something good in a show I watch, whether it's a character, a ship, or just overall production. But as of right now, I think these are my top five shows of all time:
1. One Tree Hill: This will always be my favorite show of all time. No matter what, even if the rest of this list changes in the future, I know OTH will always be number one. I tend to rewatch it once a year, and I even keep up with the Drama Queens rewatch podcast.
2. WandaVision: Wanda Maximoff is one of my favorite characters of all time, and this show was something I was waiting for as a comic book fan. I consider WandaVision the best thing the MCU has done. From its portrayal of grief and loss to just how extremely cool it was to switch from various TV eras, I loved it all so much.
3. Grey's Anatomy: I still watch this show every single Thursday night. I've been caught up since the Season 6 finale, and at this point, I'm just stuck watching it until it ends. While it hasn't been the same for the last few years, I still love what this show has given me, and it will always be one of my favorites.
4. Wynonna Earp: A pretty niche show for most, but Wynonna Earp not only gave me the LGBTQ+ representation I desperately was searching for, but I have met some of my very best friends through our love of this show and the fandom that came together on Twitter because of it. The cast is like a family to me, Wynonna is the badass I aspire to be, and this show will always hold a very special place in my heart.
5. The Vampire Diaries: This show came out when I was a freshman in high school, and as someone fresh off a crippling Twilight obsession — that I still live with today — this show consumed me. Not only did I spend hours debating Elena and Damon vs. Elena and Stefan with friends (it's Elena and Damon forever, BTW), but I don't know if a show has thrown so many plot twists at me that genuinely made me gasp. I love this one.
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