In this week’s Things We Loved This Week we share (spoiler alert)…the things we loved! Read on for our pop culture recommendations including chart-topping music from Stranger Things season 4, early Indiana Jones 5 predictions, Umbrella Academy season 4 speculation, and a new teaser from The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power.
Stranger Things season 4 volume 2 slays again and sends Metallica and Kate Bush soaring to the top of the charts! If you haven’t had a chance to see the jaw-dropping conclusion to season four of Stranger Things, make it a high priority on your binge list. The ending of season four volume two has not only sent shockwaves through the Stranger Things fanbase, but also has led to the resurgence of one of rock’s most legendary bands. After its incredible feature one of the most iconic scenes in Stranger Things volume 2, Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” hit #1 in the iTunes rock charts. Similarly, Kate Bush’s infectious single “Running Up That Hill” also made its way to the number one spot on Spotify’s charts. Is Stranger Things the start of a cultural revolution? Our sources say yes.
The coming release of Indiana Jones 5 has fans curious! Since the release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in 2008, adventure fans have been eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series. Now that Indie’s next film has been confirmed for release in 2023, fans are curious as to what the daring explorer will be in search of next. Could it be another famous relic? Or something more intangible? The team at Gizmodo has a few theories you can dive into here.
Umbrella Academy season 3 surpasses Stranger Things for the most-watched top spot! Netflix viewership was off the charts this past week with the release of Stranger Things volume 2 and Umbrella Academy’s highly anticipated season 3. The Hargreeve’s family’s newest attempt to save the world has left audiences hungry for more and speculation about season four’s direction already has fans talking. Care to join the conversation? Click here.
Amazon teases a new trailer for The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power. At long last, the newest teaser from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has finally arrived! If you’re an Amazon Prime member, the brand new teaser is available exclusively to you for 48 hours on Amazon starting July 6th. Not a member? No worries, another trailer is rumored to be released on July 14th, so prepare yourselves LOTR fans, these early looks at The Rings of Power seem beyond promising.
