The Rings of Powerseason 2’sGandalf narrative introduced Tom Bombadil, exploring one possibility regarding one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s long-standing mysteries. Tom Bombadil is a metaphysical being who appears in Tolkien’sThe Lord of the Ringsbookswho, unlike Gandalf, Sauron, or Morgoth, isn’t considered to be any particular divine species. To avoid the confusion surrounding the character, Tom Bombadil was removed from the narrative in Peter Jackson’sThe Lord of the Ringsmovies. However, the confusion surrounding Tom Bombadil is one of the most exciting aspects of exploring Tolkien’s works....

John Wayne may have starred in over 150 movies of various genres throughout his storied career, but two things he was never known for were animation and science-fiction. That’s why it’s such a surprise that one of the most brilliantly hilarious animated sci-fi characters of modern times takes his name from a John Wayne movie. The 1975 filmBranniganis a workaday action thriller starring Wayne in the title role. It isn’t remembered as one of the Duke’s best movies....

There might not be many differentSith Lordsroaming the galaxy onscreen inStar Wars, but one incredible cosplay has brought another Sith to life. The Sith were believed to be extinct for centuries during the time of theStar Warsprequel trilogy. In actuality, though their numbers had been reduced to a single pair, the Sith were simply biding their time in the shadows. Darth Sidious expertly avoided the Jedi’s suspicion until he took theirChosen Oneas his new apprentice and took over the galaxy....

Timothée Chalamethas the chance to break a major Oscars record at the2025 Academy Awards, but his main competitor is actually the current holder of the record. 2024’sA Complete Unknownis one ofTimothée Chalamet’s best movies, and will likely earn him his second Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Chalamet was previously nominated for Best Actor for his 2017 filmCall Me by Your Name, which was his breakout role. Ever sinceCall Me by Your Name, Chalamet’s movies have proven that he is one of the best actors currently working in Hollywood....

Top Chefseason 22 is headed to Canada, ready to explore different culinary dishes in the Great White North.Top Chefpremiered on Bravo in 2006, showcasing different chefs as they took part in culinary challenges judged by professionals. It has had 21 successful seasons, withTop Chefseason 20 filmed outside the United States - London and Paris. After spending time abroad, theTop ChefWisconsin edition premiered in March 2024with 15 contestants. In the finale ofTop Chefseason 21,the fine dining veteran Danny Gracia went head-to-head with Savannah Miller and Dan Jacobs, ultimately crowned the winner....

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for American Sports Story. The new FX seriesAmerican Sports Storydepicts a scuffle between future NFL tight ends and former college teammates Aaron Hernandez and Jordan Reed. As one of the biggest true story changes inAmerican Sports Storyepisode 3,Hernandez and Reed did not actually get into a fight during a 2009 practice at the University of Florida. As a way for the series to portray Hernandez’s inability to control his violent impulsivity and demonstrate his invincible mentality, Hernandez tackles Reed as he carries the ball during practice....

AsZenless Zone Zerocontinues, the gacha game may add another specialty or class in a few years.Zenlesshas been another massive success for HoyoVerse,blending fast-paced combat with the usual elemental gameplay.It has a more polished feel thanGenshin Impactbut adds more user impact thanStar Rail. This work has already been proven successful by the large profit and two nominations at the Game Awards. Currently,Zenlesshas five classes into which characters are split. Attack and Anomaly are the main damage dealers that focus on different areas, likeZenlessZone Zero’s Disorder damage....

After decades of being an A-list film actor,Robert De Niro has properlymade his way to the world of television for the first time with Netflix’sZero Day, which unfortunately wastes some solid work from the two-time Oscar winner and his supporting cast. The past few years have seen De Niro gradually open himself to small-screen projects, beginning with the Bernie Madoff-focused HBO filmThe Wizard of Liesand Argentinian dramaNada, though the political thriller is his first leading role in a TV show....

WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for From season 3, episode 6!Toward the end ofFromseason 3, episode 6, a terrifying ghost becomes even scarier as she repeats a haunting request from other seemingly deceased figures in town. ThroughoutFromseason 3,Elgin has been haunted at Colony House by visions of who he calls the “Kimono Woman.”The almost skeletal character is seen soaking wet and dripping water, cupping her hands, and wearing a kimono when she appears to Elgin, which frightens him to his core....

Lorenand Alexei Brovarnik from90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?are enjoying a romantic vacation, indicating that the reality TV drama and life challenges haven’t negatively impacted their marriage. The couple first featured in90 Day Fiancéseason 3 and were praised for their strong love. Over the years,they have welcomed three children - Shai, Asher, and Ariel Brovarnik- and are excited about further expanding their family. Despite their beautiful family and strong marriage, the couple recently participated in90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?...

The sci-fi franchises ofBattlestar GalacticaandStar Trekhave mirrored one another practically since day one. In fact, the original 1978Battlestar Galacticacame under fire on many occasions for supposedly copyingStar Trek, and the reimagined 2004 BSG did, too. In spite of this heavy criticism, at its core,Battlestar Galacticahas carved out its own niche, with its gritty but grounded approach honoring but stillchanging theStar Treksci-fi formula. While these two universes have each made their own unique mark on the sci-fi genre, it is undeniable that they do share many parallels....

The following article contains themes of suicide, suicidal ideation, violence, animal death, and psychological abuse. Bryan Fuller’sHannibal(2013-2015)is undeniably dark and violent, which is no big surprise coming from a crime drama centered around a cannibalistic serial killer. This psychological horror series boasts complex character arcs, beautiful cinematography, and plenty of heavy themes even beyond murder and cannibalism. Drawing from Thomas Harris’ first novel in the series,Red Dragon, the show remains largely faithful to the source material with just a few key deviations (such as the choicenot to explore Mads Mikkelsen’s Dr....

Sometimes, the best albums to come out of the musicindustry are ones that never actually come out. The list of the greatest albums of all time is vast and ever-growing, but sometimes, it’s unreleased albums that carry just as much of an enduring legacy. Missed opportunities, after all, come with the magic of promise and none of the distracting drawbacks that come with release. The tales behind unreleased albums and why they were never released are often mythical....