I know both of these stars are so used to being the top guy in their respective films, but after Cruise's recent comments about their friendship and his respect for Keanu Reeves, a movie with the two of them needs to happen. They've both defined the most recent eras of their career with their dedication to authentic filmmaking. Imagine combining the stunts of Mission: Impossible with the action of John Wick, with both stars using their respective skills. 

For me, this would have to come down to a Soulsborne or Souls-like game. I've been playing a lot of Elden Ring recently so that would have to go up there, but I also want to shout out Jedi Survivor, which I think has some really underrated mechanics. As a Star Wars fan, it's such an immersive experience that feels like being a jedi.

I'm a particularly casual gamer, so my answer will probably differ from many others, but I absolutely hate the rats in Elden Ring. I know they're really easy to kill, but there's nothing more frustrating than them coming out of nowhere and cornering you. I also absolutely despise any enemy that shoots you with magic, a catapult, or some other ranged weapon from far away.

I feel like so many people will have different answers, and a lot of it will have to do with which era one started playing. I would say that gameplay-wise, Heart Gold/Soul Silver probably claims the number one spot due to the fact that you can travel to multiple regions. However, Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee has the gameplay advantage of couch co-op, which is a ton of fun. Aesthetically, Gen 3 is my favorite, with Emerald likely being my favorite overall game.

I think both of these series have enormous potential for sci-fi on television, but I'm personally looking forward to Warhammer a bit more right now just due to the involvement of Henry Cavill. There are some talented people working on Mass Effect, and the world-building in that series looks fascinating to me, but I feel a lesser degree of personal excitement.

I have a lot of friends who prefer 2049, and while I certainly understand why, I'm partial to the original. 2049 is flashy with vibrant colors and modern visuals, but I never really felt as strongly about the narrative. The original Blade Runner is just so prolific, and the level of craft in so many different areas that went into creating its aesthetic and atmosphere in 1982 is unbelievable. The final cut is also such a brilliant work of storytelling, and I think it's one of the pinnacles of science fiction in any medium.

George MacKay, Tom Blyth, Jack O'Connell, and Leo Woodall were listed as the finalists to play Clayface in the DC movie, and I think they're all compelling choices. I'd love to see Jack O'Connell ride the recent wave of hype for Sinners into a prominent new role, but George MacKay is an actor whom I was starting to like, but now haven't seen in years. I'd be happy with either one.

I won't lie, I'm slightly compelled by the aesthetic for the  Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, and the fact that it won't also be a mobile release has caught my attention. That said, after Kingsroad and the previous track record for games set in this world, I'm not holding my hopes too high. The fact that you can only play as four factions is a major bummer to begin with.

Major studios like A24, Neon, Netflix, Paramount, and Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw are currently bidding on the rights to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, and the results could see a vastly different movie getting made. Jordan Peele is, in my opinion, the most interesting filmmaker of those who were listed, though I'm somewhat curious to see Taylor Sheridan's take, as it'd be a new genre for him.

Mia Goth has ed Ryan Gosling in the cast of Star Wars: Starfighter, and I'm excited to see what sort of character she'll play. My instinct is to have her play a villain, given that I'm used to her playing characters in horror movies, but I think that's an excellent opportunity to play against type and have her be a fellow starfighter pilot, working alongside Gosling's character.

This is a fun theory, but I think it should stay just that. Beyond the Bloodraven stuff, which could be circumvented if the TV adaptation really wanted, it just doesn't feel like an interesting ending for Daemon, who's had one of the most internal stories in the show. The Three-Eyed Raven isn't part of this story, and it would feel contrived to add this into his ending.

Audiences have been speculating about a Predator crossover in Alien: Earth, with the new FX series' trailer hinting at a Yautja appearing on the show. I'm open to this if the Predator is just a minor one-off villain, as these worlds have already connected before. My main hope is that it wouldn't be too distracting, as I'd like the show to prioritize the Alien universe world-building.

Ballerina's reviews are decent, and I'm not trying to diminish anyone involved in the film. However, with The Continental being a failure and now Ballerina projected to have a relatively underwhelming box office run, I have doubts about future spin-offs like Donnie Yen's Caine. If you take John Wick out of John Wick, it's just another action movie, especially now that Chad Stahelski's style has become so common in the genre. Audiences love Keanu Reeves, and I think that was the more appealing aspect of the original movies, not the world-building.

I have nothing but positive things to say about Noah Hawley as a television creator, and I've long maintained that his Alien show will be excellent. The first full trailer appears to be evidence of this. The production value looks outstanding, the cast all look fantastic, and the CG for the Xenomorphs and other species looks like movie quality. I can't wait for the show to be released in August.

Honestly, I would sit down in the theater for a three-hour Superman movie any day, but for the intents and purposes of the DCU, two hours and nine minutes is perfect. It's long enough to establish an overarching DC story, introduce its massive cast of characters, and tell a meaningful, individual story, while not dragging on for too long and pushing casual audiences away.

I've never been much of a fighting games fan, but the aesthetic of Marvel's new title certainly appeals to me. If Marvel Rivals is any example, I'm expecting this new game to be yet another labor of love that embraces the identity of Marvel comics, and I'd love to play it. I'd really like to see a fighting game that has the couch co-op player-versus-player potential of Super Smash Bros. 

As expected, Wicked: For Good looks to be taking the first movie up a notch. Everything about the trailer excites me, bringing out the world-building qualities and darker narrative that were established by the end of the first one. I'm all for the singing and the fun performances, but I'm excited for audiences to embrace the more mature story that everyone knows is coming.

I understand that some people want to binge-watch Stranger Things in one weekend, but I'm honestly thrilled about the release plan. I urge people to have patience; all the hype and sense of community that fans are going to experience in the weeks between episode releases are going to make it worthwhile. It's been a long time coming, so I really do sympathize with frustration, but great TV deserves its time in the limelight, not just one weekend.

I can't express how excited I am for The Witcher 4, and every bit of gameplay footage is just going to drive me more insane until the game is out. Everything in today's video of the game looked gorgeous. I've considered video game graphics to be at their asymptote for years, wondering if sequels like this would be worthwhile for anything other than story updates, but it looks fantastic, and the mechanics they displayed are incredibly in-depth.

I was cautious about buying Elden Ring Nightreign upon hearing early reviews, but now that I've played it, I'm confused about what the controversy is. The game is exactly what I expected it to be, and it's a ton of fun to play with friends. I could see it being a frustrating experience for anyone who has to solo queue, as there's no real way to communicate with teammates, but if you have people to hop in with that love Elden Ring, it's a more arcade-like version.