There's One Major Reason To Not Skip The New Mario Party Game

Super Mario Party Jamboreeis set to be the bestMario Partygame on the Nintendo Switch, and potentially even the bestMario Partygame of all time. Naturally, this is more than enough reason to pick it up, especially for fans of the series, but there may be some players who’ve either been burned in the past or need a good reason to pick up yet anotherMario Partygame. Luckily, there’s one very good reason to pick upJamboreespecifically, especially for those who have found previousMario Partygames frustrating....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 798 words · Stacy Hernandez

This $35M Bomb Killed One Of The Best Parts Of Dwayne Johnson's Movie Career & He Needs To Get Back To It

It’s been 15 years since Dwayne Johnson’s last, old-fashioned R-rated action movieFaster, and this is a part of his career he should return to.Dwayne Johnson’s action movieshave (largely) been massively successful in the last decade, with 2011’sFast Fivefinally giving the WWE superstar his movie breakthrough. However, when Johnson first began fronting movies in the early 2000s, he was touted as the natural successor to stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallone....

May 30, 2025 · 5 min · 892 words · Kenneth Cameron

Tom Hardy Crime Thriller Becomes Streaming Hit After $35M Box Office Disappointment

The Bikeridersbecomes a hit on streaming after a disappointing run at the box office.Directed by Jeff Nichols and based on Danny Lyon’s photo book of the same name,The Bikeridersstars Austin Butleras Benny, a young biker who finds himself torn between his loyalty to his new club, the Vandals, and Kathy (Jodie Comer), his girlfriend. The film, which stars Tom Hardy as Johnny, the violent leader of the Vandals, was released earlier this year and grossed only $35....

May 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1007 words · Corey Smith

Twilight Animated Series Gets Series Order At Netflix Based On Midnight Sun

An animated show based on theTwilightretellingMidnight Sunis in the works. The 2020 Stephenie Meyer novel reinterpreted the events of the first book in the iconic romance series from the perspective of the vampire Edward Cullen rather than original protagonist Bella Swan. Although the manuscript on which theTwilightTV serieswill be based was being written early enough for it to be used to help Robert Pattinson prepare to play Edward in the 2008Twilightmovie, the first twelve chapters were leaked online, causing Meyer to cease writing the book for some time, delaying its publication....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Tammy Davis

Watcher Ending Explained: Was Daniel Really The Spider?

The 2022 psychological horror filmWatchercreates tension from its beginning to its closing scene that will leave audiences feeling thoroughly unsettled. The film follows a young couple, Julia and Francis, getting settled into a new apartment after relocating from the US to Bucharest.Watcherstarsscream queen Maika Monroeas Julia, a woman who becomes increasingly isolated in the foreign city and is convinced that a man in an apartment across the street is stalking her....

May 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1373 words · James Bridges

What Is Analog Horror? The Subgenre Explained (With Examples)

The analog horror genre is another in a long line of theextraordinary variety of subgenresthat captivate its passionate audience. From the heart-pounding jump scares of slasher films to the existential dread of being hunted by a relentless creature, or the terror of realizing your house is haunted, horror’s versatility is unparalleled in cinema. One of the mostfascinating aspects of the horror genre is its ability to comment on societyand reflect the era in which it was created....

May 30, 2025 · 5 min · 867 words · Hunter Mcdaniel

What Really Happened To The Men Who Stayed On The Island After In The Heart Of The Sea

In the Heart of the Seais a movie about a harrowing maritime true story.It was a $94M box office disappointment upon release. Despite this,In the Heart of the Seahas unexpectedly become a global Netflix hita decade later. Directed by Ron Howard, the movie is based on a book of the same name by Nathaniel Philbrick, published in 2000. Although this source text has 71 mentions of cannibalism, the movie downplays how bad it was, along with otherbig details missing from theIn the Heart of the Seatrue story....

May 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1119 words · Tara Fletcher

When Switch 2 Releases, Nintendo Must Do This One Thing To The Switch To Let Its New Console Succeed

TheNintendo Switch 2has to be one of the most talked-about consoles of all time, with rumors about its starting lineup of games, potential power, and plethora of new features appearing online almost every day. Its alleged design has been leaked a number of times, and the date on which it was going to be announced has been leaked and debunked several more times, which has culminated in both even more hype and fans feeling a little exhausted....

May 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1309 words · Amber Short

Which Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Updates Are Free & Which Are Included In The Expansion Pass

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2will see several updates throughout the year, but not all of them will be available to every player. Releasing on August 13, 2025, this sequel to the original, historical RPG attempts to build on Henry’s legacy in every conceivable way. That includes the addition of several new features, many of which will only be made available asDLC or updates afterKingdom Come 2’s launch. These updats will introduce an in-game barber, a hardcore mode, and several new quests....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · Erika Parrish

Why Emilia Pérez Is Nominated For So Many Oscars

Emilia Pérezearned over a dozen nominations — and garnered serious Oscars controversy — at the 97th Academy Awards for several reasons. Released on Netflix in 2024 after a successful film festival run,Emilia Pérezis a French musical about a Mexican cartel leader goes into hiding by transitioning into a woman. The film has struck a chord with the voting members of the Academy of Motion Arts & Sciences, leading it to become the most nominated film at the 2025 iteration of the ceremony, which is all the more impressive considering the strength of its competition....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 811 words · Pamela Wilson

Why Streamers May Have More Commercials In The Future

According toVariety,streaming networks are more open than ever to selling their ad spaceto “media buyers,” which purchase ad space on behalf of major companies, brands, or agencies. As content costs rise, especially for live sports and original programming, streaming giants and networks are seeking new and creative ways to increase revenue. What More Ads On Streaming Platforms Means Major Streamers Will No Longer Offer Commerical-Free Zones Donna Speciale, a top advertising executive, once tried to get TV networks to sell entire ad breaks to media buyers who would arrange commercials in a way that kept viewers engaged....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Daniel Wells

10 Best American-Made Martial Arts Movies

Originating in China at the very beginning of the 20th century,martial artsaction movieshave been a revered and often emulated genre since their inception all those years ago. With some of the earliest fight scenes filmed in black and white in complete silence, the art form has made its way into the cultural zeitgeist over many years. While already hugely popular in Asia, many early films were dubbed and shown in the West, gaining legions of devoted fans along the way....

May 29, 2025 · 12 min · 2502 words · Michael Adams

10 Best Movies From The Sundance Film Festival 2025

The 2025Sundance Film Festivalwas another success. With 88 feature-length films vying for attention, the festival was once again a bastion for independent filmmakers. From romantic thrillers to gruesome horrors and quiet meditative films, the beloved festival (which is eyeing other locations as potential host cities post-2026) has a bit of something for everyone. Jurorsannounced the winners of Sundancein each category, and theScreenRantteam saw 25 films over the course of six days, so there were a lot of movies to choose from....

May 29, 2025 · 9 min · 1740 words · Jonathan Peters