As if Aunt May’sSpider-Man: No Way Homedeath wasn’t already devastating enough, some recently revealed behind-the-scenes information makes it hurt even more. TheMCUtook a unique approach in their adaptation of Spider-Man by significantlyaging down Aunt May. Rosemary Harris and Sally Field played Aunt May in the Sam Raimi trilogy andAmazing Spider-Manfranchises, respectively, while Marisa Tomei played her in the MCU. Many were skeptical of Marvel’s new approach to the character, especially diehard Spider-Man fans....

Warning: This article contains mentions of suicide and SPOILERS for Black Mirror season 7, episode 2, “Bête Noire”. Black Mirror’ssignature form of dark storytelling was back on display in season 7’s second episode, and the conclusion of “Bête Noire” was a thrilling yet sinister way to wrap up Maria and Verity’s story. Despite going to the same high school, the duo were never close, raising instant alarms for Maria when Verity showed up at her workplace....

A game’s story can make or break it. Shooters are so common that it usually takes an above-average story to elevate one into the upper echelon of the genre. For me, that was the main factor that distinguishedCall of Duty 4: Modern WarfareandCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2— Infinity Ward developed both games, but the plot in the latter game was disjointed and incredulous enough to make me wish I were playing the first game’s campaign again instead....

The upcomingCrime 101, set to star Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, has had some exciting news regarding the cast, the story, and more since it was first announced. Based on the 2021 crime novel by author Don Winslow, who also wroteSavages, which was turned intoa movie by Oliver Stonein 2012,Crime 101is an upcoming crime film with a loaded cast. Mark Ruffalo and Chris Hemsworth have a bit of an MCU reunion on their hands as the leads, and the ensemble cast promises even more superhero faces....

Character backgrounds have long been a fun part of creating a character inDungeons & Dragons, but the 2024Player’s Handbookmakes them way more mechanically important than before. While ability score increases used to be associated with races (calledspecies in the 2024 book), they’re now tied in with character backgrounds, emphasizing a character’s experience prior to joining an adventuring party. In total,the 2024Player’s Handbookfeatures 16 different backgrounds, a step up from the 13 provided in 2014....

Squid Gamecreator Hwang Dong-hyuk responds to the rumors of David Fincher remaking his hit Netflix show.Squid Gamerevolves around a mysterious game in which 456 players, all in financial difficulty, risk their lives in a series of increasingly disturbing games, for the chance to win a prize pot of ₩45.6 billion. The series received critical acclaim and became a cultural phenomenon, becoming Netflix’s most-watched series, and scooping two Primetime Emmy Awards.Squid Gameseason 2is set to release on Netflix on August 20, 2025....

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Tracker, season 2, episode 4, “Noble Rot.“AfterTrackerseason 2, episode 4, it’s time to officially ask Justin Hartley’s show to not waste its best character. CBS' record-breaking procedural immediately made waves when it premiered in early 2024. Hartley plays Colter Shaw, a rewardist who roams the country to find missing people. While he is the titular character in the series and he operates on the ground mostly alone, the series hasa good cast surrounding Hartley....

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Criminal Minds: Evolution season 2 finale. Summary Despite its tense narrative,Criminal Minds: Evolutionseason 2 finale is still able to sneak in a small Derek Morgan Easter egg that paves the way for Shemar Moore’s return in season 3. After a long and arduous process, the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) finally gets to the bottom of theGold Star mystery. Introduced in theCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 1 finale, it turns out to be tied to Deputy Director Bailey’s disillusioned brother, Pete, who was made to believe that Emily Prentiss and her team were to blame for his murder....

Despite all the negativity over the state of the comic book industry, things aren’t looking too bad. While there have definitely been some issues in the last few years,such as Diamond Comics Distributorsdeclaring bankruptcy, it’s not all doom and gloom. In fact, many retailers are more optimistic than ever. An in-depth analysis onSKTCHDtakes a blunt look at the state ofthe comic book industryand while it admits there have been problems, the piece takes a look at how retailers are currently faring....

A divisiveStephen Kingadaptation has found a new streaming home more than four decades after its theatrical debut. Over the years, the prolific horror author has had dozens of movies, miniseries, and television shows adapted from his work, many of which have been very well received. Adaptations including Stanley Kubrick’sThe Shiningand David Cronenberg’sThe Dead Zoneare widely considered to be minted classics, and the moviesThe Green Mile,Carrie,Stand by Me,Misery, andThe Shawshank Redemptionhave been nominated for a cumulative 15 Oscars....

Quick Links Warning: Contains spoilers for Dragon Ball Daima episodes #1-#2.After a year of anticipation,Dragon Ball Daimahas finally been released. The series premiered on Crunchyroll on October 11 as part of the fall 2024 anime season, and while there still isn’t much that’s known about its story, everything about it has done more and more to show it as being a visual masterpiece that Akira Toriyama undoubtedly put all his heart into making....

Quick Links Warning: Contains spoilers for Dragon Ball Daima episode #20.As great as it was forDragon Ball Daimato make Super Saiyan 4 canon, there was the obvious issue of how it was supposed to fit into canon. Goku never used Super Saiyan 4 in canon, and Super Saiyan 3 was stated to be his strongest form when he fought Beerus inBattle of Gods, so there was a clear continuity issue that needed to be addressed....

Moulin Rouge!is one of the most visually stunning movies to be released in the 2000s, and if you likedEmilia Pérez, you should watchMoulin Rouge!next. Surprisingly, the two movies are visually similar despite being different genres. It was a bold choice to make the crime-centered story told inEmilia Pérezinto a musical, butMoulin Rouge!was the perfect story to tell through this medium.Moulin Rouge!is a tragic romance storywith an 89% audience rating onRotten Tomatoes, which was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning two of them....