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The Adam Project: Sci-fi fun with a heart

Easily the best Ryan Reynolds X Netflix tandem so far

Published

March 10, 2022

Time traveler goes back in time to team up with his old self to foil a villain’s nefarious plans. The premise of The Adam Project is generic sci-fi, but it’s generic sci-fi done well.

The movie stars Ryan Reynolds (as adult Adam Reed) and is easily the best from his Netflix films. The previous ones are 6 Underground which is a feature-length Michael Bay trailer and Red Notice which was a fun heist flick but ultimately felt hollow.

With The Adam Project, Reynolds teams up again with Free Guy Director Shawn Levy, to deliver something geeky but also with a lot of heart.

Generic, but still fun, sci-fi

In terms of the sci-fi elements, The Adam Project doesn’t really offer anything new or original. And that’s mostly okay. Instead, it’s self-aware of the references it makes. There’s even a quick scene capturing this as the older Adam tells younger Adam (played by Walker Scobell) how they watch too many movies. This, after Scobbel asked if there is such a thing as the multiverse which has become a staple of late in mainstream comic book franchises.

The other obvious reference as shown on the movie’s trailer is Reynolds’ weapon which looks a lot like a lightsaber from the Star Wars franchise.

Overall, the sci-fi and geeky references made are cool and should get at least a smile or a chuckle from fans. But ultimately, these just serve as the dressing for the story and themes of the film.

Dealing with repressed emotions

The overall narrative structure is also pretty simple. My guess is this is to appeal even to younger audiences. The action and story that ensues after old Adam meets his younger self is pretty standard and predictable especially if you’ve been exposed to several blockbuster films before.

But the key difference here, and from the rest of Reynolds’ Netflix films, is that this one really feels well-acted. Every A-list actor (the film also stars Jennifer Garner, Zoe Zaldana, and Mark Ruffalo) in the cast plays their characters well. No one was just mailing it in.

Quick side note on the acting

I initially thought Reynolds will pull back on the merc-with-a-mouth persona here but that isn’t the case. Instead, he’s still mostly playing himself with Scobell embodying the smart mouth attitude as a kid.

What elevates The Adam Project are the interactions between the main cast and their relationships with each other. The conflict between them feels real and it has a lot to do with repressing emotions. In particular, the relationship of Adam Reed (both old and young) with his parents played by Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo, play a central part on the core theme of the movie.

It’s a familial struggle that I’m pretty sure plenty will be able to relate to in one form of the other. The exchange between the two Adam Reeds during a turning point of the movie felt a little on the nose, but it still delivers the right level of emotion to pull you in and make you feel what they’re feeling.

And the eventual release, when the two Reeds have their moment with their parents, actually pays-off.

**Should you watch The Adam Project?**

The majority of this piece might have made the movie sound underwhelming but those were strictly my objective observations. Overall, it’s a really enjoyable film.

The action set pieces were very entertaining. The special effects were eye-popping. The geeky references are smile-inducing. And the culmination of the story is heartwarming.

The Adam Project doesn’t offer anything new for sci-fi. What it is, rather, is a celebration and poking a little fun at the genre all while telling an engaging story.

It might not blow your socks off, but I definitely see this as a movie that the whole family can enjoy.

The Adam Project streams on Netflix on March 11. | All images courtesy of Netflix.

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KPop Demon Hunters 2 is reportedly scheduled for 2029 premiere

That’s a pretty long wait.

Published

November 6, 2025

Luigi Leonardo

“Golden” must be the most popular song this year. Months after the launch of KPop Demon Hunters, the catchy song is still an earworm. Capitalizing on the hit’s success, Netflix is already considering a sequel. Now, KPop Demon Hunters 2 has reportedly been confirmed with a distant release window.

After less than a year, KPop Demon Hunters is already Netflix’s most-watched title ever. The platform was even confident enough to release the film (and a special singalong version) in select theaters. Soon after the success, Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix kept a potential sequel in mind.

Now, according to Deadline, Netflix has greenlit the sequel for production. KPop Demon Hunters 2, or whatever it might be called, will reportedly premiere sometime in 2029.

No, it’s not just you. Four years is a lengthy wait for a sequel. Then again, animated films take much longer to make. For example, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, coincidentally also coming from Sony Pictures Animation, will premiere in 2027, which is also four years after the previous film.

However, if the Spider-Verse trilogy is any indication, the longer production time can easily churn out a film that tops charts. Both Across the Spider-Verse and KPop Demon Hunters are easily the top animated contenders of its respective years.

Entertainment

Xolo Maridueña cast as Portgas D. Ace in Netflix One Piece Season 3

The Fire Fist joins production later this year

Published

November 6, 2025

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Xolo Maridueña has been cast to star as Portgas D. Ace in Season 3 of Netflix’s One Piece adaptation.

The 24-year-old actor is known for his roles in Blue Beetle and Cobra Kai. He joins previously announced new cast member Cole Escola, who shall play Bon Clay. Additional cast will be revealed in the future.

Along with this update, Netflix has bared that One Piece will return into production later this year in Cape Town, South Africa. It wasn’t long ago when Netflix confirmed that the live action adaptation is getting another season.

That was when streaming giant also released the trailer for Season 2. Officially titled One Piece: Into The Grand Line, Season 2 features the Grand Line stretch of the bigger Arabasta Saga.

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Fire Fist has arrived, Nakama!! 🔥👊🔥 We’re thrilled to welcome Xolo Maridueña to the crew as Portgas D. Ace in ONE PIECE: Season 3! 🏴‍☠️🔥

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Portgas D. Ace joining the Netflix’s One Piece sets up the live adaptation’s expansion with the broader Arabasta Saga for Season 3.

Ace, or Fire Fist, is a crucial character, and briefly appeared after the end of the Drum Island arc to meet Luffy and help the latter’s crew in Alabasta.

His introduction is important to set up the events of Season 3, as well as the future conflict with Marshall D. Teach, or Blackbeard.

But of course, as much as fans want to get ahead of themselves, Season 2 will also set up several events and open the live action world to wider horizons for every stop their favorite Straw Hat pirates make. There’s a lot to look forward to.

Season 3’s co-showrunners, writers, and executive producers are Joe Tracz and Ian Stokes.

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Samsung Sound Tower, Sound Sessions: When great sound meets great music

OPM takes the spotlight

Published

October 29, 2025

Rodneil Quiteles

I grew up surrounded by OPM. I spent years dreaming of being in a band and listening to songs I wish I wrote, which is why I appreciate it when brands highlight local talent instead of relying on specs alone. Samsung’s new Sound Towers arrive with that same approach—powerful audio paired with an even stronger push for Filipino music.

Instead of a standard tech launch, Samsung turned the debut of its latest Sound Towers into a celebration of OPM. Guests didn’t just hear product features; they heard live performances from Over October and The Itchyworms. For anyone (like me) who grew up with the latter, hearing their songs carried by deep, room-filling audio felt like the perfect match between familiarity and innovation.

Built for people who live through music

The ST50F and ST40F are made for moments when sound needs to fill a space and set the tone. The ST50F comes with a telescopic handle, built-in wheels, and up to 18 hours of battery life. You can bring it anywhere and still get the same bold, thumping sound. Its custom bass modes and adjustable party lights let you shape the atmosphere until it matches the playlist.

The ST40F leans into creativity. It has built-in DJ sound effects and samplers, plus ports for microphones and guitars for instant jam sessions. And when you want something bigger, Group Play links up to ten Sound Towers into a shared soundstage that feels like a small concert.

Both towers work with the Samsung Sound Tower App, so you can adjust settings, control the lights, or switch into Karaoke Mode straight from your phone.

Where hardware becomes a platform

Samsung followed the launch with Samsung Sound Sessions, an ongoing digital series that highlights top Filipino artists. The pilot features Over October, with more acts—including The Itchyworms—set to take the stage next.

The idea is simple: pair great music with great audio, then let the artists carry the experience. Instead of showing what the Sound Towers can do, Samsung lets you hear it through musicians you already connect with. For OPM fans, it turns the hardware into a platform that amplifies talent rather than eclipsing it.

Sound built to bring people together

Samsung’s new Sound Towers bring back the feeling of sharing music—whether it’s a weekend gathering or a living room turned into a stage. They can be loud and energetic or warm and intimate. They match the many moods and eras of Filipino music.