The Real Reason Donna Hayward Was Replaced In Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me — Lara Flynn Boyle's Exit Explained

Donna Hayward was a central character inTwin Peaks, serving as the best friend of Laura Palmer and the series' moral compass amid the town’s many mysteries - though many fans still wonder why the Donna actress changed forFire Walk With Me. Played by Lara Flynn Boyle in the original 1990-91 TV show, Donna was deeply involved in the investigation of Laura’s murder, uncovering secrets that led her into both danger and unexpected romance - and her growing awareness of the darkness lurking beneath Twin Peaks' small-town illusion made her an integral part of the narrative....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 1017 words · Dennis Campbell

This Lost Season 2 Death Had Catastrophic Repercussions For The Show

In the second season ofLostone of the biggest twists wasthe death of Shannon Rutherford(Maggie Grace). Shannon was accidentally shot and killed by Ana Lucia, the leader of the tail survivors of the plane, and her death caused a lot more problems for the show than it should have – especially from the audience’s perspective. Before her death, Shannon’s arc seemed promising. She wasstarting to be happy with Sayid, moving away from being selfish and starting to care and look out for others....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 1025 words · Angela Cowan

This Series With 100% On Rotten Tomatoes Shows Why A Dungeons & Dragons TV Show Needs To Happen

One series based on a popular onlinecampaign proves that a live-actionDungeons & DragonsTV show needs to happen. Several adaptations and stories surrounding the tabletop system have arrived recently, with Paramount’sDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievesshowcasing the dynamic potential for these projects. Paramount originally seemed invested in that potential, as it had announced aplan for aDungeons & DragonsTV showshortly afterHonor Among Thieves’release.However, despite a series order, Paramount ended up canceling that plan, leaving their partner Hasboro to find a new studio willing to carry out the project....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 850 words · Sarah Le

TMNT Is Officially Changing the Brothers' Bond, As Brutal Trauma Shatters Their Sibling Relationship

Warning: Spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6A bold new era for theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtleshas already offered game-changing surprises when it comes to the turtles' status quo, but one change to their lore could be the most shocking of all. The brothers have been separated from each other by mysterious circumstances, and although their reunion is imminent, it seems things may not return to normal between the ninja turtles after all....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 761 words · Melissa Hall

VALORANT Rank Rating (RR) and Matchmaking Rating (MMR) explained

Valorant News Here’s the full explanation of how VALORANT’s Rank Rating and the hiden Matchmaking Rating work, according to Riot Games. Riot Games went in-depth on VALORANT’s Rank Rating system in the latest Ask VALORANT blog. The game’s rank rating system has been a hot topic of discussion in the community for the past few weeks. Riot Games’ blog hopes to provide a better understanding of the Rank Rating and the hidden Matchmaking rating....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Desiree Peterson

What Happens To Atlas After It Ends With Us

This article contains discussions and descriptions of physical and emotional abuse. MAJOR SPOILERS for It Ends With Us (2024) and Colleen Hoover’s sequel book It Starts With Us are ahead! Summary It Ends With Usmight focus more on Lily and Ryle’s abusive relationship, but the ending with Atlas raises questions about what happens to him in Colleen Hoover’s sequelIt Starts With Us. The bestselling author’s bookIt Ends With Usis the first of her novels to get an onscreen adaptation, though other books have been optioned by production companies....

July 24, 2025 · 8 min · 1536 words · Sheila Cobb

Why Alien Vs. Predator: Requiem Is So Dark (Was It Intentional?)

Although 2007’sAlien vs. Predator: Requiemhad a lot of issues, its non-existent lighting was one of the weirdest problems in either theAlienorPredatorfranchises.All theAlienmovieshave their fans and every entry intoThe Predatorfranchise has its moments despite their flaws. However, few viewers are willing to defend theAlien Vs Predatormovies. While less popular franchise entries like2018’sThe Predatoror 1990’sAlien 3still have moments of merit, it is hard to see what theAlien Vs Predatormovies bring to the table....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Stacey White

Why The Predator Skins Its Victims

The culture of the creatures at the center of thePredatorfranchise has been well established across various forms of media, and one of the most noteworthy practices of their honor-based hunting culture is their skinning of certain victims. ThePredatormovie franchise has seen thealien hunters kill across different time periodsand on different planets, and over time more information has been revealed about what motivates thespecies known as the Yautja. Their honor-based culture involves finding, killing....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 733 words · James Livingston

Wicked Cut A Scene That Made Nessarose's Story Even More Heartbreaking

Spoilers Alert: This article contains spoilers for Wicked and its upcoming sequel, Wicked: For Good.One critical deleted scene fromWickedproves that Nessarose Thropp’s (Marissa Bode) story will be even more tragic in the upcoming sequel. Released as an adaptation of the celebrated Broadway musical and the 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire,Wickedexplores the life of Elphaba Thropp (Cynthia Erivo), her friendship with Galinda Upland (Ariana Grande-Butera) during her time at Shiz University, and how she eventually became known throughout Oz as the Wicked Witch of the West....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 947 words · Patricia Brewer

Wonder Woman Debuts Several New Weapons That Make the Lasso of Truth Rather Outdated

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Absolute Wonder Woman #6!The newestWonder Womandives into the surprising mythology behind her enchanted weapons.Absolute Wonder Woman made a huge splashwhen she debuted and revealed her impressive armory whilefighting the powerful Tetracide. Now that she’s back home in the Underworld, Absolute Wonder Woman is revealing the origins of one particularly amazing weapon. InAbsolute Wonder Woman #6by Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis, Wonder Woman is called to stand before Hades....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Elizabeth Roberts

You Gotta Believe Cast & Real-Life Character Guide

You Gotta Believe’s cast includes both new and seasoned actors. Directed by Ty Robert,You Gotta Believeis based on the true storyof a Little League baseball team from Fort Worth, Texas. When Coach Jon Kelly’s Little League baseball team loses another game, he almost gives up on coaching until he decides to give it one last chance. WhileYou Gotta Believereceived mixed reviews, it has some emotional scenes in which the actors give great performances....

July 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1097 words · Austin Floyd

"Will Be Done Tastefully": What Terrifier 3's Samantha Scaffidi Has Said About Vicky's Glass Scene

Warning: Spoilers for Terrifier 3 Warning: this article contains discussion of torture and sexual mutilation Terrifier 3is one of the biggest horror movies of 2024, continuing the story from the previous films and upping the stakes to an even higher degree. The film is one of the goriest and most gruesome movies in recent memory, which has drivenTerrifier 3to break box office recordsand become a smash hit with audiences. Out of all the bloody moments in the film, however, one in particular has become the biggest talking point about that film, and that isTerrifier 3’s glass shard scene, featuring the character Vicky....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 613 words · William Miller

10 Great Horror Movies From First-Time Directors

Many renownedhorror directorsare known for their ability to craft chilling masterpieces that have either become or are likely to become cult classics. Although prior experience usually helps in filmmaking, some of them have made an unforgettable first impression with their debuts. A strong debut doesn’t always define a filmmaker’s entire career, but it can have a lasting impact. And when it comes to thehorror genre—often undervalued compared to other categories—it’s even harder for a first-time director to make their mark....

July 23, 2025 · 11 min · 2223 words · Julie Smith