Se7en Review: David Fincher’s Grisly Style & Well-Chosen Actors Force Us To Reconsider Human Nature

Known for his twisting crime narratives, David Fincher created a haunting thriller withSe7en, elevated by amazing actors and great style. InSe7en,Det. William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and Det. David Mills (Brad Pitt) — the former about to retire and the latter having recently transferred to the precinct — are tasked with finding a serial killerwho aligns each of his victims with one of the Seven Deadly Sins. When the murderer believes he has something to say, Somerset and Mills are unwittingly pulled into the discourse on the state of humanity....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Paul Murray

Silo: The Flooded Silo & Why Juliette Can't Swim

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Silo season 2’s episode 1. The new silo, whereSiloseason 2’s episode 1 unfolds, is heavily flooded, making it hard not to wonder how it filled up with so much water and why Juliette cannot swim in it.Siloseason 1 endedits run on a satisfying note where Juliette stood tall against Bernard’s tyranny while many of her fellow citizens helped her survive the outside world. Season 2 picks up where the first installment left, following Juliette’s journey inside a neighboring silo....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Mary Moore

Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson & Jon Voight Named Hollywood Ambassadors By Donald Trump, Gibson Says He Is "Surprised" By Announcement: "Nevertheless, I Heed The Call"

Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight have been named Hollywood ambassadors by the United States President-electDonald Trump, seemingly without them knowing. Stallone, Gibson, and Voight have had major roles throughout their time as actors and filmmakers, bringing to life plenty of classic movies while continuing to work in their craft to this day. This includes Stallone’sTulsa Kingseason 3that’s in development, Gibson’supcomingThePassion of the Christsequel, and Voight’s recent role as Viktor Petrovich in the biopicRegan....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 666 words · Julie Greer

This New Civ 7 Feature Makes Choices Matter More During The Antiquity Age

Of the many major (and minor) changes coming withCivilization 7when it releases next year, one interesting feature that will impact early civilization development is the addition of Discoveries. Discoveries are essentially theCiv 7version of “goody huts” fromCivilization 6and previous games in the series, but they’ve been dramatically improved and will have a much bigger impact on gameplay strategies during the Antiquity age. Discoveries are a subset of the new “Emergent Narrative” system that drivesCivilization 7, which promises to focus on how choices shape an overall story....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Lori Johnson

Tom Welling Explains Why He Didn't Reprise Smallvile Superman Role In The Arrowverse Until Crisis On Infinite Earths

Clark Kent/Superman actor Tom Welling looks back on why he didn’t play hisSmallvillecharacter in the otherDCshows until the 2019 crossover event for the Arrowverse. When theCrisis on Infinite Earthsstoryline was finally adapted for the Arrowverse, it opened the way for another beloved CW show to come back:Smallville. Following theSmallvilleseries finale in 2011, Welling and Erica Durance returned for the massive Arrowverse event to reprise their roles. On the latest episode ofTalk Ville Podcast, hosted by Welling and hisSmallvilleco-star Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor, the actors had a conversation withKryptonSite’sCraig Byrne about the overall legacy of the series, includingthe return of Clark and Lois Lane in Arrowverse’sCrisis on Infinite Earthscrossover....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Jessica Anderson

What Trailers To Expect During The 2025 Super Bowl

A handful of new trailers for some of 2025’s most anticipated movies are expected to premiere during commercial breaks of the upcomingSuper Bowl LIX. The 2025 Super Bowl will begin at 6:30 PM Eastern Time on Sunday, July 13, 2025, and will be broadcast exclusively on FOX. The Kansas City Chiefs return to their fifth Super Bowl in six seasons for a Super Bowl LVII rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles, who last won a Super Bowl in 2018....

August 10, 2025 · 9 min · 1884 words · Leslie Smith

What World Of Warcraft's New Apartments Reveal About WoW: Midnight's Housing

World of Warcrafthas given players their first look at expectations for housing with the upcoming apartment features, with some implications for gameplay. The first step ofWoW’s 2025 roadmap leads to the goblin city of Undermine, and this update is heavily focused on the Goblins, as players will get to choose one of four cartels to support as they progress through the quests. The update continues the content drops focused aroundThe War Within, leading to theMidnightrelease set for summer 2025....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · David Pham

Why Mass Effect Fans Should Be Excited About The Latest BioWare Announcement

To this day, theMass Effectfranchise stands as one of the best narrative-driven experiences in gaming, with each entry providing a unique experience that thrives off decisions that have lasting consequences. While it’s still a ways off before release given thatDragon Age: The Veilguardonly just recently stopped development,there’s plenty to be excited about when it comes to the long-awaitedMass Effect 5. Even if the idea of a return to the legendary sci-fi RPG franchise sounds great on paper, the mixed reception from BioWare’s recent outings doesn’t bode well for the series....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Erica Holmes

"There Were Some Really Notable Actors Circling This Role": Jon Beavers Recalls Joining Paradise & Ponders Season 2 Appearances

Warning: SPOILERS for Paradise season 1.AsParadise’smystery unraveled across the course of eight episodes, some of the most emotionally effective moments remain the deeply human storylines like the tragic fate of Jon Beavers' Billy Pace. Introduced as one of the agents working alongside Xavier Collins, Pace’s backstory and role in the overarching storyline never detracted from his deeply human flaws and regrets. Creator Dan Fogelman’sParadisethrived on these contradictory characters, which helped ground a show that could easily hop between tones between scenes....

August 9, 2025 · 5 min · 985 words · Susan Shaw

"They're Attracted To The Light": Why Shauna Sees Giant Yellowjackets In Season 3's Latest Jackie Vision

Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Yellowjackets season 3, episode 8, “A Normal, Boring Life.” TheYellowjacketstitle turns literal in season 3, episode 8 with visions of the insects appearing. Visions have been a vital part of the show’s story since season 1, especially where teenage Lottie (Courtney Eaton) is concerned. As the series progresses, an increasing number of characters have been experiencing visions as well. This includes a collective vision that teenage Shauna (Sophie Nélisse), Van (Liv Hewson), and Akilah (Nia Sondaya) experience duringYellowjacketsseason 3, episode 3’s ending, which features an appearance from their deceased teammate, Jackie (Ella Purnell)....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · James Flynn

"We Will — Possibly — Even Be Erased From History": Original Harry Potter Star Gets Candid About TV Reboot's New Lucius Malfoy

Harry Potterstar Jason Isaacs gets candid about the upcoming television reboot and a new Lucius Malfoy. The notorious Death Eater and father of Draco, Lucius first appeared inChamber of Secretsand Isaacs’ portrayal has been admired by viewers. The announcement of anHBOHarry Potterrebootcame in 2023, and theories have been swirling about the potential cast replacements. However, considering how long the movies ran for,audiences have grown familiar with Isaacs and other original starsin their respective roles....

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1089 words · Devin Snyder

10 Best Thrash Metal Bands Who Weren't The Big Four`

As a music genre,the boom time for early heay metalwas born in the ’60s and ’70s as bands began experimenting with increasingly distorted and intense sounds. Themetal subgenre of thrashdidn’t begin to emerge until the early 1980s, as the influence of the drum techniques innovated by New Wave of British Heavy Metalbands like Mötorheadmet the aggressive energy of the nascent hardcore punk scene. 1981 saw the formation of each member of thrash metal’s Big Four – Anthrax, Metallica, Megadeth, and Slayer – as well as the first use of the term “trash metal” inKerrang!...

August 9, 2025 · 9 min · 1888 words · Rachel Wilson

10 Sci-Fi Movie Monsters That Actually Wouldn't Stand A Chance Against Humanity

Aliens and monsters are an incredibly important part of theSci-Figenre, but there are many such beings introduced in science-fiction films that simply wouldn’t stand a chance against humanity, with its technology and military resources. Moreover, many of these aliens have weaknesses that would make fighting back simple, or even trivialize any threat of an invasion. Despite this, there are still manyalien movies that manage to terrify viewerswith their seeming invincibility....

August 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1632 words · Jamie Jackson