WARNING: This article contains references to murder and graphic violence. Netflix’s crime documentary,Chaos: The Manson Murders,offers new insight into the actions of one of the most infamous murder cults in history and the horrific events that took place at 10050 Cielo Drive in the late 1960s. Adapted from the 2019 book,CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixtiesby Tom O’Neill, the documentary explores how Charles Manson was able to manipulate a group of young people into committing murder across Los Angeles, leaving seven people dead....

NBC has a reason for not airing new episodes of theOne Chicagofranchise tonight (March 12). This hiatus is frustrating because all three shows ended on strong cliffhangers that make it difficult to wait to see what happens next. First,Chicago Medhad a miniOne Chicagocrossoverduring an intense episode in whichChicago Fire’s Mouch helped rescue Ripley (Luke Mitchell) after he was trapped in a well. Ripley was unconscious by the time Mouch and the rescue team got him out, but he opened his eyes when Hannah said she loved him....

WWEaired its penultimateMonday Night Rawon cable television, as the company begins to make its way towards its Netflix Debut.Drew McIntyre defeated Sami Zayn in a Main Event that included the Bloodlineinvading Raw to take out Sami and Jey Uso. Damian Priest and the War Raiders started a new partnership, the former World Champion defeated Dominik Mysterio via DQ. Dexter Lumis also defeated Miz by DQ, as The Final Testament and The Wyatt Sicks continued their intense feud....

Warning: Major spoilers for Reacher season 3 episode 1 “Persuader” below!With a single line,Reacherseason 3 has ruled out the show readapting Tom Cruise sequelNever Go Back.The casting of Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher was controversialwhen it was announced - and has remained so. It’s not that Cruise gave a bad performance; he just wasn’t anybody’s image of the hulking drifter featured inLee Child’sReachernovels. Amazon’sReacherwiped the slate clean for Alan Ritchson to take over the part, with the show wisely avoiding readapting either of the books that Cruise’s films were based on....

Marvel Rivalshas given several Marvel characters a popularity boost, and a newX-Mencomic has just made the perfect reference to one of those heroes. As comic fans know and love, little nods like this are part of the beauty of Marvel Comics; this doesn’t have to be some grand continuity tie-in, just a fun reference that makes the world feel more interconnected. Ultimate X-Men (2024)#11 – written and illustrated by Peach Momoko – includes a great Easter Egg tying it not just to its writer and artist’s previous Marvel work, but also to theircharacter design inMarvel Rivals....

APoppy Playtimefan has posited that Poppy and Doey aren’t to blame for the terrible events that happen throughoutPoppy Playtime Chapter 4, while reminding us who the true villain is. After the recent release ofChapter 4in this wide-spanning episodic horror experience, players can finally begin to understand more of the complex plot thatPoppy Playtimedelivers. Beginning with a former Playtime Co. employee returning to investigate those who went missing, this story has far evolved from what anyone expected....

Summary Saving Private Ryan’s ending battle features some Hollywood inaccuracies, reveals a World War II historian. Released in 1998, Steven Spielberg’s epicWorld War II dramafollows Tom Hanks' Capt. Miller and his unit as they embark on a mission across occupied France to rescue the last surviving brother of the Ryan family.Saving Private Ryanhas been widely lauded due to Spielberg’s impressive filmmaking and the movie’s commitment to historical authenticity, including for its depiction of the D-Day Omaha Beach landing and the fight in the town of Ramelle near the end....

Mark Hamill has revealed his first reaction to George Lucas’Star Warsscript. It’s hard for modern viewers to believe, butStar Warswas originally seen as something of a gamble for Fox. Nobody was quite sure what to make of George Lucas' strange story, which Mark Hamill described asa fairy-tale pretending to be science-fiction. Speaking on theiHeartpodcast, Mark Hamill has revealed his own reaction when he was given dialogue for the audition. It wasn’t exactly complementary, and led him to turn to ask Harrison Ford - who he was auditioning alongside - whether this was for real....

We all know how much Rebecca Yarros loves to foreshadow in herEmpyrean Seriesbooks, andOnyx Stormis no exception. In the novel’s early chapters, several moments hint towardsOnyx Storm’s endingtwist, like Violet and Xaden’s marriage — but the narrative may have even hinted at whoXaden’s new venin brotherwould be earlier than expected. This topic has been heavily discussed among fans sinceOnyx Storm’s release, and there are several theories and a handful of characters who have been labeled as suspects....

Summary The comic strip medium has spawned some of the most iconic characters and franchises in history, fromThe Far SideandPeanuts, toGarfieldandCalvin and Hobbes. The short-form nature of these comics makes them fun, quick reads for everyone to enjoy, with unique styles of artwork that perfectly capture the respective tones of each series. In other words, comic strips are awesome, and it’s no surprise that these strips in particular reached the level of popularity that they have....

Maiar are some of the most powerful beings inThe Lord of the Rings—but how do they rank among themselves? There are very few of these beings in Frodo’s story, but Tolkien’s extended legendarium emphasizes how vital the Maiar were throughout Arda’s history. They took part in the creation of the universe and served under the higher-up Valar to help run the world. Maiar fought for good or evil, created and upheld beautiful features of Middle-earth, and one even fell in love with and married an Elf....

It doesn’t get said enough, but artists are human just like us. They are capable of magnificence, butexpecting greatness from bands at all times is an unrealistic targetto set for our heroes. As such, even the best bands in heavy metal have some woeful albums in their catalog. If the eerie opening to Black Sabbath’s debut album is considered the originator of heavy metal, the genre is quickly approaching its 60th anniversary....

Bugs are not typically adored creatures of the animal kingdom, andThe Far Sidehas had its fair share of comic strips that show the horrifying or downright gross aspects of bugs. However,The Far Side’screator, Gary Larson, has also shown a nicer, kinder, and cleaner side to insects that will add a new perspective on the bugs that are part of the world’s ecosystems. Whether it shows bugs as a bit friendlier than usual or making insects very similar (and relatable) to human readers,The Far Sidegives bugs an exceptionally positive PR makeover....