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Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Gladiator II.Marcus Aurelius’“dream of Rome”is at the heart ofGladiator II,with Lucius striving to realize this dream. Its heartfelt message is part of what has madeGladiator IIreach its box office milestones. Like many elements of the sequel, this is a throwback to the first movie. Marcus Aurelius is an important figure in the morality of the firstGladiatormovie. The dream he describes is not quite historically accurate; however, like much of Scott’s relationship with ancient history, it is not without basis either....

WARNING! THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS ABOUT THE GOLDEN BACHELORETTE SEASON 1!The Golden Bachelorettecontestant Pascal Ibgui has been forming a strong relationship with leading lady Joan Vassos, but will he win her heart at the end of the season?Joan, a 61-year-old private school administrator from Rockville, Maryland, is also a mother of four and a grandmother of three. She lost her husband of 32 years, John, to pancreatic cancer in 2021....

The bestDonald Glovermovies and TV shows highlight theCommunityandAtlantastar’s incredible talents not only as a performer but as a director and screenwriter too. Born in California in 1983, Donald Glover is an incredibly multi-talented individual. Not only is he just as known for his work behind the camera as in front iof it, but he also has a successful career as a stand-up comedian and musician (under the stage name Childish Gambino)....

Forging the Sword of Kings is a multi-stage task that requires in-depth exploration of theDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, but can reward you with one of thebest weapons in the game. As the lore has it, the Sword of Kings was once kept under lock and key in Tantegel, but was eventually liberated by one ofDQ3’s chief antagonists (whom I won’t spoil here). That villain eventually destroyed the Sword of Kings so it couldn’t be used against him, but your hero can set out to forge a new one....

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerboasts an unusual friendship inThe Lord of the Rings. Amazon Prime Video’s 2022 TV series coversThe Lord of the Rings’Second Age, differentiating it from Peter Jackson’s Third Age movies. Set millennia before the events of 2001’sThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay’s show depicts characters and events outlined inLotR’sappendices but described fully inThe Silmarillionand the rest of the legendarium....

Denzel Washingtonis a name synonymous with Hollywood greatness. Renowned for his powerful, evocative performances and incredible acting range,Washington is one of the most talented and sought-after actors working today.His movies are consistently successful with critics, audiences, and at the box office, and he has gained numerous accolades, including twoAcademy Awards for his performances inGloryandTraining Day. In 2020, Washington was named byThe New York Timesas the greatest actor of the 21st century, a title that the actor certainly deserves (viaThe New York Times)....

AFriday Night Lightsreboot is in development, but the creative team behind the series are also making a new football movie for Netflix, which is perhaps more exciting. After the success of theFriday Night Lightsmovie, which was released in 2004, its director, Peter Berg, started developing the TV series of the same name. Since it could take its time fleshing out the story and characters, the series was able to explore the role of football in a small Texas town very successfully....

Reaching the farming location for the Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City Artifacts inGenshin Impactis the first step to start gathering these pieces, which serve sub-DPS and support characters from Natlan. The Artifact set was introduced with Version 5.0, the big update for the action RPG by HoYoverse that also introduced the first portion of the Natlan region and three playable characters. Alongside the Obsidian Codex set, Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City is among thefirst Artifacts inGenshin Impact5....

Well before his work became the basis for a wide range of horror properties, one of Clive Barker’s first adaptions for the screen was that ofHellraiser, which he handled himself by being the writer and director of the film. The movie’s success not only helped put Barker further on the map beyond the literary world, with nine sequels being produced following the original, as well as a reboot being produced in 2022 by 20th Century Studios from director David Bruckner andtheCandymanfranchise....

Honkai: Star Rail Guides Announced for Version 1.6, Dr. Ratio is coming to Honkai and we’ve got the info on how to pull him for free, so go get your protractor ready. Who doesn’t like free? Especially when it comes to the wide and wonderful world of gacha pulls, free is just about the best thing in the world. Well, get ready to celebrate, as the upcoming limited 5-star character Dr....

Find a static to grind some Hypostatic Final Fantasy XIVhas been updatedwith patch 6.3, bringing some new gear to bulk up your Warrior of Light’s armory. The Hypostatic line is the latest in gear, adding some heavenly fashion and bumps in item level. GettingHypostatic gearis fairly straightforward, but how often you can pick them up is another matter. We’ll run you through the basics of where to go, what to do, and how often you can do so here....

TheA Court Of Thorns & RosesHulu show must acknowledge and compensate for a harsh reality regarding the first book of the series. Though the Hulu series has faced many delays andupdates onA Court Of Thorns & Rosesonscreen adaptation have become somewhat bleak, the series still has quite a bit of potential to bring both new audiences and much-needed changes to the series.This is especially true of some of the relationships within the books, including the one that sets the story in motion: Feyre and Tamlin....

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Squid Game season 2, episodes 1-7.Squid Gameseason 3 won’t premiere on Netflix until later this year, butI already know what the final outing’s best scene will be — and thanks to season 2, I’m so excited for it.Squid Gameseason 2’s endingleaves viewers on a huge cliffhanger ahead of its third season, and there’s a lot of ground to cover in the coming episodes. The tournament isn’t over, so unless thenewSquid Gameplayersvote to discontinue it, they’ll face more deadly challenges....