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Genius thief Arsene Lupin III—along with the usual crew of Goemon Ishikawa XIII, Fujiko Mine, and Daisuke Jigen—finds himself in modern-day France, where he encounters both new and old adversaries, with Inspector Kouichi Zenigata still hot on his trail. As they steal from darker, more sinister entit...

Jon Krakauer recounts the harrowing 1996 Everest disaster, transforming a mountaineering expedition into a gripping study of human fallibility against nature's indifference. The book is less about personal triumph and more about the brutal reality of risk assessment, hubris, and survival under extre...

Iria is the story of a girl and the Alien being she loves to hate. The series begins with her brother, Gren, taking a job. He is a bounty hunter, and one well known for his incredible skill. Iria, being a skilled apprentice bounty hunter herself, tags along. What is the job, one might ask. It is to...

Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) revitalized the adventure genre and remains a quintessential action-adventure film. Harrison Ford's portrayal of Indiana Jones is iconic, and the film's blend of thrilling action sequences, humor, and exotic locales creates an unforgettable cinematic...

North by Northwest is a suspenseful 1959 espionage thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film follows an innocent advertising executive, Roger Thornhill, who becomes embroiled in a complex international conspiracy after being wrongly identified as a spy. Cary Grant’s performance and the iconic...

Mission: Impossible – Fallout is a 2018 action film continuing the series following events from Rogue Nation. The plot centers on Ethan Hunt and his team attempting to avert a nuclear threat orchestrated by Solomon Lane and John Lark. The ensemble cast includes Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, and Ving Rha...

The Third Man is a 1949 film set in post-war Vienna following an American writer’s arrival to investigate the death of his friend, Harry Lime. Holly Martins becomes entangled with Lime’s former girlfriend, Anna Schmidt, while navigating the city's underworld and seeking answers. The narrative explor...

Jaws, released in 1975, depicts a police chief leading an effort to eliminate a great white shark terrorizing a New England coastal community. The film follows Brody’s collaboration with a marine biologist and a hunter as they pursue the dangerous predator. The story was adapted from Peter Benchley'...

Aliens is a 1986 science fiction-action film following Ellen Ripley’s return to a lunar colony after communications are lost. Ripley leads a team of Colonial Marines to investigate the disappearance of the crew and confront a significant alien threat. The film serves as a sequel to *Alien* and featu...

The Wages of Fear depicts four impoverished European men employed by an American firm to transport unstable nitroglycerin in two vehicles through treacherous terrain. Their mission involves navigating dangerous mountain routes to combat a burning oil well. The film portrays the perilous task and pot...

Stagecoach is a landmark 1939 Western action movie directed by John Ford. Adapted from Ernest Haycox’s story, it depicts a group of disparate travelers on a perilous stagecoach journey through the American Southwest. The film's notable depiction of racial dynamics and iconic scenes influenced genera...

The Birds, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, depicts escalating avian assaults in Bodega Bay, California. Based on Daphne du Maurier’s short story, the film portrays a series of inexplicable attacks by birds against residents. Rod Taylor stars alongside Jessica Tandy and Suzanne Pleshette in this 1963 U...

Godzilla Minus One is a 2023 Toho production set in postwar Japan. The film centers on a former kamikaze pilot grappling with PTSD following encounters with the giant monster Godzilla. It features a cast including Ryunosuke Kamiki and other actors, marking the fifth installment within the Reiwa era...

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior offers a visually arresting depiction of a desolate Australian future. Mel Gibson’s performance as Max Rockatansky highlights survival against overwhelming odds. This action film is notable for its innovative practical effects and influential world-building. It appeals to...

After finally escaping the confines of Green Dolphin Street Jail, Jolyne Kuujou—alongside her companions Ermes Costello and Emporio Alniño—pursues the villainous priest Enrico Pucci across the state of Florida. Jolyne's allies, Weather Report and Narciso Anasui, struggle to catch up with her in orde...

Children of Men is a screenplay credited to Alfonso Cuarón and collaborators for the 2006 film adapted from P. D. James's 1992 novel. Set in a near-future world where human beings have become infertile, it follows former activist Theo as he is asked to protect a pregnant woman, turning a political t...

White Heat is a 1949 American film noir directed by Raoul Walsh. The movie’s screenplay, penned by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts, adapts a story by Virginia Kellogg and features performances by James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, and Edmond O’Brien. It was produced as part of the genre's cinematic landscape du...

Continuing with their adventure at Greed Island, Gon and Killua train furiously under the guidance of Biscuit for better preparation at attempting the game. With their abilities vastly improving and the threat of player killers menacing Greed Island, Gon and company continue the game despite the dan...

Deliverance is a 1972 thriller about four Atlanta men who embark on a canoeing trip down the Cahulawassee River in northern Georgia. Their journey turns perilous as they encounter local residents and face challenges from the surrounding wilderness. The film features Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Be...

After the battle with the Spiders, the search for Ging continues as Gon and Killua decided to once again attempt to purchase the rare game "Greed Island." However, Gon came up with a better plan, which was to volunteer to complete the game for the billionaire who owned it. But some training must be...

Dr. No (1962) follows James Bond’s investigation into the vanishing of a colleague in Jamaica. The agent uncovers a plot by Dr. No to sabotage a planned U.S. rocket launch using a specialized radio device. Produced by Eon Productions, the film features Sean Connery and Ursula Andress amidst Cold War...

Society of the Snow recounts the events surrounding the 1972 crash of a Uruguayan rugby team’s plane in the Andes Mountains. The film is based on a 2008 book and represents the third cinematic portrayal of this tragic disaster. It features an international cast primarily comprised of new actors, fil...

The screenplay for the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger was written by Richard Maibaum and Paul Dehn, adapting Ian Fleming's 1959 novel. It follows British agent James Bond as he investigates Auric Goldfinger's gold operations and discovers a plan involving the United States gold reserve at Fort Knox...

In the near future, augmented reality has become a key part of daily life. A gentle middle school girl named Yuuko "Yasako" Okonogi and her family have just moved to Daikoku City despite rumors of people disappearing. There, her grandmother, nicknamed "Mega-baa," runs a shop called Megasia that spec...

Christopher McQuarrie wrote the screenplay for the 2018 film Mission: Impossible - Fallout and also directed it. The story follows Ethan Hunt and the IMF after a failed attempt to recover stolen plutonium leaves the material in the hands of an extremist group known as the Apostles. The screenplay li...

Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and Paul Haggis wrote the screenplay for the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale, adapting Ian Fleming's first Bond novel. The story presents James Bond at the beginning of his career as a 00 agent and follows his attempt to defeat the financier Le Chiffre in a high-stakes p...

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan centers on Admiral Kirk and the USS Enterprise confronting Khan Noonien Singh, a genetically engineered individual seeking revenge. Khan’s escape from exile leads to a conflict over the Genesis terraforming device, initiating a multi-film storyline alongside *Star Tre...

The latest innovation in virtual reality gaming is set for a private showcase, with the children of Japan's elite given the opportunity to playtest it. Unfortunately, their carefree fun is cut short when a company employee is found murdered, his dying message pointing to a clue hidden within the gam...

Brought up in a conflict-ridden environment, child soldier Jonathan "Jonah" Mar hates weapons and those who deal them. But when Koko Hekmatyar, an international arms dealer, takes on Jonah as one of her bodyguards, he has little choice but to take up arms. Along with Koko's other bodyguards, compose...