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Axios
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Real to reel: The movies that made Alcatraz famous
With the Trump administration moving to reopen Alcatraz as a prison, it's time to revisit some of the movies that made the island an icon. Why it matters: Alcatraz is an influential character. Just ask the president. The big picture: While former inmates have said no film does it justice, these movies helped catapult Alcatraz to a new level of fame and fascination that still draws around 1.6 million visitors to the island every year. ⛓️ " Escape from Alcatraz" (1979): This Clint Eastwood-starring film dramatizes a real-life escape attempt that took place in 1962, when three inmates broke out by climbing ventilation ducts to the roof and boarding an improvised raft. 🪨 " The Rock" (1996): The action thriller, starring Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage, follows a chemist and ex-con as they plan a counterstrike against a rogue group of military men who have seized control of Alcatraz. It stands out for showing the characters having to break in rather than break out. Available for rent or via subscription on MGM+, Amazon Prime and Apple TV+. 🔫 " The Enforcer" (1976): In another Clint Eastwood turn — and part of the Dirty Harry series — he stars as a police officer who begrudgingly partners with a newly promoted female inspector to stop a group of terrorists in San Francisco. 🐦 " Birdman of Alcatraz" (1962): This movie recounts the real-life tale of Robert Stroud, who was sentenced to life in confinement for murdering a prison guard and combated his loneliness by caring for birds. He finds his work as an ornithologist threatened when he is suddenly moved to Alcatraz. 🚬 " Al Capone" (1959): Alcatraz's most famous prisoner is put on full display in this crime drama, which chronicles his transformation from a low-level thug to criminal mastermind. 🦸 " X-Men: The Last Stand" (2006): Alcatraz gets the superhero treatment in the most modern movie on the list. The island is the manufacturing hub for a supposed mutant "cure," which drives much of the conflict between the X-Men and the Brotherhood of Mutants.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Magneto Is Marvel Rival's Vanguard With The Mettle For Metal
The leader of the Brotherhood of Mutants has been in the fight for a long time, using his power over all things metal to turn humanity's tools against them. Whether fighting for mutant survival or against other heroes, one thing is certain; they will tremble in fear before him. Magneto is one of the mainstays of the Vanguard class, with a focus on tanking, defending locations and allies, shielding himself, and dealing lots of damage, particularly when teamed up with his daughter Wanda. You'll need to have good aim and manage your metal ring resource well, while dealing with his limited mobility (compared to Dr. Strange, the other main tank in Rivals). If you can, you'll find a very rewarding character with lots of room to show off. Iron Volley (Primary Attack - Left Click / Right Trigger) - Your primary attack. Solid damage which is influenced by how far it flies before it hits your enemy. Meteor M (Ultimate - L3+R3) - Magneto flies up into the air, drawing in all projectiles to feed 'the sphere,' hit the button again to unleash it on your enemies and make them rue the day they crossed the Master of Magnetism. It will explode if you charge it too long, but it's not a big problem as you'll often be trying to use the ability quickly. Metallic Curtain (LT) - Creates a large wall of magnetic force that blocks projectiles. Use it when your health is getting low to protect yourself and nearby allies. Your main damage-mitigating ability, use it often, particularly if you and your allies need breathing room. Metal Bulwark (Right Click / RB) - A shield Magneto can give to his…less sturdy allies. Use it to save a key Dualist or Strategist from being knocked out, and claim any damage they take to feed the rings on your back, empowering Mag-Cannon. Iron Bulwark (B / Circle) - Magneto creates a shield around himself, and converts any damage taken during its duration into metal for the rings on his back. A great way to prepare your Mag-Cannon and mitigate damage. Use it every time it's available during combat to make life easier for your healers (and yourself). Mag-Cannon (LB) - After charging up the rings on his back, Mag-Cannon unleashes them in a targeted attack, dealing more damage the more rings there are. The fully-powered version knocks enemies back several yards as well. Great for picking off enemies with low health, particularly Strategist characters and Dualists. Magnetic Descent (Passive) - Hold the jump button to float down instead of falling. Metallic Fusion (Team-Up Ability: Y / Triangle) - Teaming up with his daughter, the Scarlet Witch, Magneto gains the ability to power his Iron Volley with a massive sword, dealing more damage. Magneto is a solid, all-around tank who moves slowly and more deliberately, but who also has several special moves that help him protect himself and his allies, as well as prepare to deal small bursts of damage afterwards. He is a fantastic choice for a Vanguard character, rewarding those who put in the time to truly master his skills. Three chevrons near the middle of the screen represent the rings on Magneto's back, so keep an eye on them. When they are completely filled and purple, he gains a relatively hard-hitting secondary attack in Mag-Cannon. Use it to pick off low-health healers and DPS to help your team establish dominance in the contested area. Keep an eye on your healers and DPS teammates and use your shield to protect vulnerable healers first, particularly when enemies are attacking them in the back of your team. If they are in a good state, you can use the shield on yourself to give the healers more breathing room—particularly if they are Mantis or Loki, who benefit greatly from the extra time to set up damage buffs, deal damage, and create clones, respectively. Use your ultimate when you want to scatter the enemy group, or as a counter to powerful ultimates like Cloak and Dagger, Invisible Woman, or Punisher. Since it absorbs projectiles, it is a great way to turn the tides, particularly if it also nullifies an enemy ultimate (and potentially the enemy who used it).With all these tips in hand, you are prepared to become a true master of magnetism. Good luck! For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
