After Watching The Brutalist, I'm Even More Blown Away By This Detail

I don’t think I will ever not be in awe ofThe Brutalistafter learning about this one shocking detail. The story ofThe Brutalistfollows László Tóth, a renowned European architect who survives the Holocaust and immigrates to America. László is eventually hired to design a building for Harrison, a rich businessman, who also assists him in getting his wife and niece to America.Reviews forThe Brutalisthave been exceptional, and it is currently being viewed as a frontrunner towin Best Picture at the 2025 Academy Awards....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 814 words · Kathleen Ortiz

Arya Stark's The Winds Of Winter Chapters Have Already Secured One ASOIAF Books Record That Can't Be Beat

Arya Stark is one of the most important characters heading intoThe Winds of Winter, and a record she holds in the ASong of Ice and Firebook series proves it. Whether it’s in George R.R. Martin’s novels or HBO’sGame of Thrones, Arya stands out even among themembers of House Starkas being among the very best heroes of the epic saga. Her story takes her on a tumultuous journey even by Westerosi standards, from losing her father and being separated from her family, to shedding her identity, becoming no one, and developing into an assassin....

August 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1160 words · Nathaniel Smith

Batman May Be DC Royalty, But the Dark Knight's Dirtiest Retcon Still Makes Me Mad

Batmanhas one of the most iconic backstories ever created for a superhero due to how simple it is. Bruce Wayne was the Prince of Gotham. He had everything a young boy could want. He had two loving parents and all the wealth to afford anything he could ever want - until all that love was taken away in a senseless attack. It’s the perfect origin, and DC’s continual attempts to change it have been misguided....

August 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1268 words · Michael Krueger

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Subtly References The $212M Horror Classic That Tim Burton Almost Directed 40 Years Ago

In his new movieBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, director Tim Burton includes a subtle reference to a movie that he very nearly directed back in 1984.Beetlejuice Beetlejuiceis the highly anticipated sequel to Burton’s cult classic,Beetlejuice.The second installment centers on Lydia Deetz and her struggle to connect with her resentful daughter, Astrid. However, when Astrid is tricked into entering the afterlife, Lydia must call upon the mischievous Beetlejuice to get her daughter back. InBeetlejuice Beetlejuice’scast, there is the return of Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton, and Catherine O’Hara, alongside newcomer Jenna Ortega....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 708 words · Rebecca Morse

Below Deck Producers Scramble To Fix Mistakes As Gary King's Bad Behavior Sparks Cancellation Rumors

Below Deck Sailing Yachtis facing cancellation rumors afterGary King’s scandalous behavior continues to push viewers away from the series, and producers scramble to fix their mistakes. While some are excited for the idea ofBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5, many are concerned about the show returning with Gary still part of the cast. ThroughoutBelow Deck Sailing Yacht’s run, the spin-off has been one of the more interesting iterations of the series. Following the crew of Captain Glenn Shephard’s Parsifal III, the spin-off of the originalBelow Deckfeatures a more consistent crew of specialized sailing yachties....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 679 words · Ashley Cantrell

Carrie Coon Just Created 5 Of The Most Stressful Minutes I've Ever Seen In The White Lotus

Warning! This article contains spoilers for The White Lotus season 3. Carrie Coon’s character singlehandedly created five of the most stressful minutes I have experienced watchingThe White Lotusseason 3 thus far. Since the show began, a major fallout between three members ofThe White Lotusseason 3’s casthas been building. The characters in question are Laurie, Jaclyn, and Kate, with the trio providing one of the most intriguing, engrossing, and outrightbest stories ofThe White Lotusseason 3thus far....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Todd Mccoy

Chicago PD Season 12, Episode 7 Highlights The One Lesson It Refuses To Learn (Again)

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Chicago PD season 12, episode 7.After seven episodes,Chicago PDseason 12 reinforces the continuously ignored lesson that could save the series. One Chicago’s police procedural series follows Hank Voight’s Intelligence, as they tackle especially sensitive cases. The team has been effective in its job despite the countless changes it has experienced in the last couple of years, including thedisappointing exits of Jay Halsteadand Hailey Upton. That said, while the group remains great in their job, it is no secret thatChicago PDhas suffered from a significant drop in ratingsin recent memory....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Sarah Moss

DC Just Declared Superman an Enemy of Democracy... And I Don't Think They Realize It

Warning! Preview pages ahead for Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #2!That’s right, when it comes toSuperman, he’s not always going to with the will of the people. The Man of Steel has wrestled with a lot of moral quandaries, but the most recent one he’s found himself in has the whole world stumped. In case you forgot, inSuperman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor, Superman’s oldest and most bitter enemy is dying from radiation sickness and Lex challenged the Man of Steel to fix him in front of the entire world....

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 861 words · Leah Casey

Death Stranding Is Getting a Film Adaptation Made By A24

Death Stranding Is Getting a Film Adaptation Made By A24 A24 has risen in prominence in the last few years, putting out quality films like Hereditary, Midsommar, Lady Bird, and Uncut Gems, just to name a few. On the other side of the coin, video game developer and industry auteur Hideo Kojima is a huge film buff, and it’s widely known that he enjoys A24’s works as well. With all that in mind, the A24 adaptation ofDeath Strandingseems like a happy marriage....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Ryan Martin

Final Fantasy 9 Remake May Soon Be Revealed As Square Enix Prepares For The 25th Anniversary

WithFinal Fantasy 9celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025,Square Enix may finally unveil the long-rumored remake. Following the rampant success of theFinal Fantasy 7remake and its sequelRebirth, fans of the wider franchise were quick to request that some of the less mainstream, but still popular, titles receive a similar treatment. While many would appreciate a full-scale reimagining of the divisiveFinal Fantasy 8, the ninth mainline entry is undoubtedly the next most-requested remake....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Wendy Cook

Ghosts US & UK Crossover Addressed By Showrunner: "At Some Point"

Summary Ghostsshowrunner Joe Port addresses whether the sitcom could ever have a crossover with the original BBC series that inspired it, as well as his hesitations about bringing the two casts together. The original series saw a young couple inherit a stately, decrepit home from a recently deceased relative, only for Allison (Charlotte Ritchie) to see long-past residents of the land after a near-death experience, leading to plenty of hijinks. The US incarnation was developed by CBS, with Rose McIver taking on the role of Sam, who goes through a similar experience and begins to see her own ghostly acquaintances....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Laura Fox

Heartbreaking Avengers: Doomsday Theory Pits The MCU’s Heroes Against Themselves In A Perfect Marvel Comic Story Adaptation

AnAvengers: Doomsdaytheory shakes up theMarvel Cinematic Universein a huge way by putting heroes against themselves with a heartbreaking twist. One of thebest films in the MCUwas based on a collision between heroes. That happens to beCaptain America: Civil War. The movie wasessentially an Avengers film with Captain America at its center. Despite Steve Rogers and Tony Stark’s opposing opinions about the Sokovia Accords leading to a huge battle between MCU heroes, they were never trying to kill each other during that fight....

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 908 words · Lauren Salazar

Highly-Rated Game Resource Now Available 100% Off, A Whopping $70 Discount, But You'll Have To Act Fast

Phase One ofthe RPG Maker Festival is kicking off with a 100% discount onRPG Maker VX Ace,which isfree for a limited time. TheRPG Makerseries makes game development approachable to everyone, giving creators the tools they need to make the games they want to make without needing to learn to code. The latest entry in the franchise,RPG Maker MZ, was released in 2020, but the older versions still give makers a powerful way to express themselves through games....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Donald Hudson