Summary This article discusses abuse and gun violence. 35 years after its premiere, Ron Howard’s 1989 filmParenthoodis still a classic, despite a few harsh realizations on rewatch.The film focuses on the four Buckman siblings, all of whom are raising their children in their own unusual methods. The film is known as an authentic portrayal of different family structures, which doesn’t rely on easy jokes or absurd scenarios. Twotelevision shows have been based on the movie....

Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live ForeverisNetflix’s new documentaryabout social media sensation Bryan Johnson, and here are the 10 biggest reveals from the new film. Bryan Johnson is a wealthy entrepreneur and tech CEO who has also become obsessed with anti-aging technology, with him claiming that he wants to be eighteen years old again. Director Chris Smith usesDon’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Foreverto explore how Bryan Johnson is working on achieving this goal, with the film diving into the various methods and experimental medical treatments that Johnson uses....

Period dramas are often judged based on their historical accuracy, since anachronisms can break the sense of immersion. Even the best and most meticulous historical movies and TV shows often have a few minor details which don’t stand up to scrutiny, but having too many glaring errors can ruin a show. Audiences want to feel transported to a different historical period. Many of thebest period dramasintentionally use anachronisms as a way to bridge the gap between the past and the present....

George R.R. Martin’sA Song of Ice & Fireis known for its prolific subversion of many of the fantasy elements established by J.R.R. Tolkien’sThe Lord of the Rings, but there are also crucial ways Martin was inspired by Tolkien in his narrative. Given thatTolkien’s work is the foundation of modern fantasy, it’s challenging to find work thatdoesn’tdraw from his masterwork, but the comparisons between these two are quite prevalent. Martin’sA Song of Ice & Firebook seriesis still waiting on its final volume, but the five previous books offer plenty to analyze....

The Far Sideran in newspapers daily from the start of 1980 through New Year’s Day 1995 – and with just a few exceptions, that meant a freshFar Sidecartoon on the morning of New Year’s Eve. This list collects every one of Gary Larson’s comics that ran on December 31, from start to finish. Stylistically,The Far Side– which was a vehicle forGary Larson’s strange sense of humor– didn’t change dramatically between its early and later years, but it did evolve, slowly and steadily, in a number of ways that become increasingly evident to fans as they become more familiar with the artist’s work....

Netflix’sMr. McMahoncovers 40+ years of Vince McMahon’s control of World Wrestling Entertainment, but the 6-hour docuseries glosses over some details and leaves key people and events out of WWE’s story. In 2024,Vince McMahon stepped down as the Chairman of WWEin the wake of the federal investigation into charges of sexual abuse and trafficking of female WWE employees. McMahon and several WWE stars participated in theMr. McMahondocumentary, but Vince did not complete his interviews after charges were filed against him....

Apple TV+ has just released its latest comedy series,The Studio, which has received rave reviews for its unique style of storytelling, its talented ensemble cast, and its hilarious commentary on Hollywood.The StudiofollowsMatt Remick, the newly appointed head of the fictional Continental Studios.Hoping to save the company from bankruptcy, Matt must cater to audiences, celebrities, and his own desires for what movies should be. Chaos inevitably ensues.The Studiois co-created and co-directedby Seth Rogenand Evan Goldberg....

There are several movies from over the years in which a real musician stars as themselves, but only a few are also unexpected heroes.Surprise celebrity cameos in moviesare always exciting, whether they’re playing a character or a version of themselves.Appearances from musicians are often a great surprisebecause, most of the time, these popular figures don’t have any notable acting ability, which makes it even more intriguing. Despite this, some of the biggest musicians ever still pop up in some ofthe best movies of all time....

Summary Despite finishing four years ago,Supernaturalstill ranks as one of the most beloved, long-lasting, and enduringly popular series in The CW’s history. Following the Winchester brothers as they take on a smorgasbord of spooky phenomena,Supernaturalran for 15 seasons– each of which enjoyed near-universal critical acclaim – and featured storylines focusing on God, Lucifer, and everything in between. As a fan of horror and fantasy, I’d always foundSupernatural’s premise appealing, but had never gotten around to actually watching the show....

Summary 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?starLoren Brovarnik’s acting shady lately, andher sense of superiority’s showing through in her clothes. At the start of her TV journey, Loren seemed sweet and wholesome. Her love story with Alexei Brovarnik was touching. They met on her Birthright trip to Israel. However, lately, things are sketchy. Her Instagram posts about a recent trip to Israel, amid the nation’s conflict with Hamas, have led to accusations thatLoren’s an attention-seeker....

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?starLoren BrovarnikclaimedMichael Ilesanmiran the “biggest scam” on the show. Loren has been around in the franchise for far longer thanAngela Deem, since her debut was in90 Day Fiancéseason 3 almost a decade ago.Loren and Alexei Brovarnikhave had one of the most easygoing marriages, making their storyline a success. However, the couple faced some backlash recently due toLoren’s decisions about her bodyand her social media content.Loren has always been very opinionated, but she might have gone too farbypraising Angela the villain....

James Mangold’s Bob Dylan biopicA Complete Unknownhas passed its final box office milestone. The movie, which is also co-written by Mangold, is based on the 2015 bookDylan Goes Electric!by Elijah Wald, and focuses on Dylan’s career as a successful folk musician, and his controversial crossover to an electric sound.A Complete Unknown’s castis fronted by Timothée Chalamet, with Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, and Scoot McNairy in supporting roles. PerThe Numbers,A Complete Unknownhas passed the $120 million box office milestoneworldwide, taking $76 million in domestic grosses and $46 million internationally....

Summary The sweeping landscape of Hyrule got a serious upgrade inTears of the Kingdom, the long-awaited sequel to the Nintendo Switch’s debut title,Breath of the Wild. Though the new game, released in May 2023, reused the same map from the first game, andadding the Sky Islands and the Depths more than doubled the amount of explorable ground. But Nintendo didn’t just add to the map — it also altered the surface of Hyrule, giving formerly overlooked areas of interest a facelift....