I'm Having A Really Hard Time Rooting For Natalie Portman's Character In Her New Apple TV+ Show

Summary Contains Spoilers forLady in the Lake. I’ve always found Natalie Portman a compelling actor to watch, but I’m finding her character inLady in the Lakehard to root for. Beneath her seductive Baltimore lilt is a deep pit of female rage. The simmering of this has been enough to keep me watchingLady in the Lake,which has a positive Rotten Tomatoes score, butthe things she does in the name of her goals make me suspicious....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Craig Fields

If You Really Enjoyed The Fallout Games, There's One Franchise You Should Try Next

TheFalloutfranchise has become one of gaming’s most popular franchises over the years, with its popularityrecently being boosted by the Amazon Prime series. As apocalyptic, nuclear wasteland game franchises go,Falloutis perhaps the mascot of the industry and thrives thanks to its retro-futuristic setting. It is one of Bethesda’s flagship franchises and popular enough with fans for them to make grand projects, likeFallout: London’s total conversionofFallout 4. Still, Bethesda hasn’t released a new game since76and likely won’t until afterElder Scrolls 6, so players may need to look for aFalloutfix elsewhere....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 989 words · Chris Ward

Jason Statham’s Only 2024 Movie Is Now A Streaming Hit

Jason Stathamhas become one of the biggest action stars of his generation. His name is synonymous with several major action franchises, includingThe Expendablesand theFast and Furiousfranchises. In addition to his supporting roles in those megahit series,Statham has been the lead in several major franchises, includingThe Transporter, theCrankmovies, and the modern duologyThe MegandMeg 2: The Trench. Many of these films have succeeded both in theaters and on streaming. While his career is chock-full of films overall, Statham is not without his gap periods....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 829 words · Derrick Pratt

Joker 2 Actor Addresses Playing Harvey Dent After Aaron Eckhart In The Dark Knight

Joker: Folie à Deuxis nearly out, and the actor playing Harvey Dent in theDC Universefilm has opened up about taking on the iconic role in a recent interview. Harry Lawtey, best known for his role as Robert Spearing in the seriesIndustry, is playing one of DC’s most iconicroles inJoker 2.Following in the footsteps of Billy Dee Williams, Tommy Lee Jones, and Aaron Eckhart, Lawtey will play Harvey Dent.It is unclear if the character’s transformation into the villainous Two-Face will occur in the film....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · Ronald Grant

Married At First Sight Season 18 Hiding Ikechi’s Controlling Nature Is Proof The Experts Don’t Care About The Participants

Married At First Sightstar Ikechi Ojoré has been moving through the experiment with his new wife Emem Obat, but his time on the show has proven thathis nature is controlling, which is something theMAFSexperts were trying to hide. Ikechi was one of the more controversial cast members leading up to theMarried At First Sightseason 18premiere. While there wasn’t a lot of information about him available, Ikechi was called out for potentially being a red flag during the season....

August 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1132 words · Cesar Washington

Mass Effect Really Likes To Reuse Cut Content, So There's Already A Must-Have Location For ME 5

ManyMass Effectfans may not know that the first game’s planet, “Therum,” was originally supposed to be much different. In earlier versions of ME1, Therum went by another name, Caleston, and had an entirely different story centered around a shady criminal underworld. However, most of this content was cut from the game before release. TheMass Effectseries has a lot of cut content, a common case for large story-based games that feature exploration as a mechanic....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 867 words · Gabrielle Perez

Murder In A Small Town Finale Has The Perfect Argument Why It Needs Season 2

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Murder In A Small Town season 1, episode 8.Aside from bringing a murderer to justice and tying up a few loose ends, the season finale ofMurder In A Small Townhas opened the door for one character to blossom if Fox renews the mystery for a second season. TheMurder in a Small Townfinale(“Sleep While I Sing”) builds on the momentum of a serial killer running loose in the coastal town and reveals that teacher,Tommy Cummins (Noah Reid) is the culprit....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 695 words · Katelyn Potter

NeverEnding Story Actor's Reboot Stance Proves Why The New Movie Can Work

Summary Tami Stronach, who played The Childlike Empress inThe NeverEnding Story, expressed her enthusiasm at thenews of aNeverEnding Storyreboot. The original 1984 film, based on Michael Ende’s novel, was notable for the vibrant, fantasy world it created for its story, which was aimed at a young audience. The NeverEnding Storyrevolves around the story of Bastian Bux, a lonely child whose life gets an exciting twist when he discovers a magical book....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 745 words · Miguel Lucas

New Lucasfilm Era Takes Shape With Major Leadership Change Going Back To Disney's Acquisition In 2012

A surprising shake-up atLucasfilmsees Rayne Roberts depart to Searchlight Pictures, with newcomer Derek Hoffman taking over as Vice President, Development. It feels like a time of change over at Lucasfilm; the various TV shows and movies announced back in 2020 have essentially wrapped up (some completed, to mixed success, while others have been canceled).Most are viewing this year’s Star Wars Celebration as the beginning of a relaunch, with 2026’sThe Mandalorian and Grogukicking off a new era for the studio....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Shannon Howard

Nintendo Switch Online Finally Added a Game Boy Title I've Been Waiting A Long Time For

WhileNintendo SwitchOnline certainly boasts a huge selection of classic titles, the service’s library still has room to grow. Nintendo may have been continuously adding new titles since the service began in 2018, but the slow rate at which it does so means there are multiple beloved games that haveyet to make their way to NSO. It’s a shame,since NSO provides an easy and accessible way for you to experience classic titles that were once difficult to get a hold of, while giving those games another chance to receive the recognition they deserve....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Lindsey Jackson

Resident Evil 9 Might Have Two Familiar Characters Return As Dual Protagonists, According To Leak

Some new rumors have surfaced forResident Evil 9,sharing more information about the upcoming game’s protagonists, setting, and story.Resident Evil 9was officially announced to be in development in July 2024, but Konami has been quiet about the game since then, offering no new information or release window for the upcoming game. A new leak has surfaced that, if true, may give fans a sneak preview of what’s to come. Series darlingsJill Valentine and Leon S....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Ethan Higgins

Sam Wilson vs Red Hulk Is Here, And It Features a Power the MCU Will Never Show

Warning! This post contains a preview for Sam Wilson: Captain America #2 Captain Americavs Red Hulk is happening in the comics too, though the comics' Sam Wilson will always have a power the MCU’s version will likely never have. Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson is about to take on Harrison Ford’s Red Hulk inCaptain America: Brave New World. However, the comics are showcasing what will undoubtedly be a very different fight compared to what will soon be seen on screen....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Karen Summers

Shōgun Assistant Stunt Coordinator Sharlene Royer Talks The Show's Renewal & Creating Authentic Fight Scenes

Created by Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, FX’sShōgunfirst debuted on June 11, 2025. The series takes place in the year 1600 when Japan is on the cusp of a century-defining civil war. Hiroyuki Sanada stars as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, who finds himself in danger from the Council of Regents. The rest of the main cast includes Cosmo Jarvis,Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Hiroto Kanai, Takehiro Hira, and Moeka Hoshi. While a premiere date is yet to be announced,FX renewed the showfor seasons 2 and 3 in May....

August 3, 2025 · 10 min · 2023 words · Matthew Henry