The Golden Bachelorette: Wichita Native Chock Chapple & Fiance Joan Vassos Share Deep Responses To Washington D.C. Flight Crash

The Golden Bachelorettestars Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple have direct ties to Kansas, and areoffering their condolences after the tragic plane crash outside of Washington, D.C. Joan and Chock, who originally met during the filming ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, have been working through their issues as they’ve moved through their live post-show. Throughout their time together, Joan and Chock have dealt with some serious relationship backlash, but have been doing their best to keep their happiness at the forefront....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Rebecca Rodriguez

The Odyssey Set Photos Reveal First Look At Tom Holland In Christopher Nolan's Next Epic Movie

Tom Holland’s look forThe Odysseyis unveiled in new photos from the set of Christopher Nolan’s epic. Serving as his follow-up to theacclaimedOppenheimerin 2023, Nolan’s take on Homer’s epic story chronicles the story of Matt Damon’s Odysseus as he embarks on a long and arduous journey home following the Trojan War.The Odyssey’s cast, likeOppenheimer’s, features an array of impressive talent, including Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, and Jon Bernthal, among others....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Melissa Thornton

The White Lotus Season 3 Episode 1 Review: I Can't Wait For Character Dynamics To Get Deliciously Poisonous As A Surprising Character Returns

Welcome back toThe White Lotus. Don’t stress, Thailand has all the amenities you’ve come to love from vacations in Maui and Taormina. There are stunning suites and magnificent vistas, an ensemble of arrivals and employees with secrets underneath the surfaces of their scowls or smiles, and all the anxious drumming and warbling moans one can take. Mike White returns to the comfortably uncomfortable hotel with an eye on health and wellness....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 937 words · Michelle Chapman

There's No Way Squid Game Season 2's Red Light Green Light Game Wasn't Rigged

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Squid Game season 2, episode 3, “001.“Squid Gameseason 2’s Red Light Green Light game is a bit less chaotic than its season 1 counterpart, butit seems likely the Games' organizers rigged the outcome.Gi-hun’s return to the Squid Game tournamenthelps keep many players alive during Red Light Green Light. He prepares the new players for what’s coming — though they don’t initially believe him — and guides them on how to get past Young-hee’s motion sensors....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 927 words · David Moore

Thunderbolts* Director Addresses What The Asterisk Means While Florence Pugh Reveals She Actually Knows

The mysterious asterisk inThunderboltscontinues to dominate the conversation about the nextMCUmovie, and in the lead-up to its release, director Jake Schreier and actress Florence Pugh have teased what they know. It isn’t long before answers to all themysteries surroundingThunderboltsare revealed as the movie nears its May 2 release date. Until then, fans can only speculate over how the titular team will deal withthe challenge of the Voidin the apparent absence of thecomparatively more powerful Avengers....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Jose Garcia

Was Avril Lavigne Replaced? How The Bizarre Conspiracy Theory Began

WhileAvril Lavignecan certainly be described as a unique musician, to some of her fans, the most interesting aspect of her career has little to do with music or edgy persona. Instead, these conspiracy theorists believe Lavigne is distinct because she is not the person many assume her to be. The world of music has always contained its fair share of rumors and fan theories, but some — like the one surrounding Lavigne — are so wild and persistent that they have not only taken on a life of their own but also have fans diving deep into cryptic lyrics and album art, hunting for hidden meanings and secret messages....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Michael Glenn

We Love Garfield, But Let's Not Forget the Time His Owner Nearly Let the Cat Die

Garfieldis one of the all-time most beloved comic strips in history, and one of the reasons fans love it so much is that it offers consistently funny jokes and low-stakes story arcs, with bright colors and familiar characters throughout every strip. That being said,Garfieldcertainly has its dark moments, including that one time whenGarfield’s owner, Jon, nearly let the fat orange cat die - something fans should never forget. In theGarfieldcomics published in December 1984, Jon goes on a trip to a cartoonist convention, and he leaves Odie and Garfield home alone....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 925 words · Megan Green

Why Eddie Redmayne's Assassin Is Called "The Jackal" In The Day Of The Jackal

The Day of the Jackal (2024)season 1 has wrapped, and while the finale answered many questions, one important mystery remains about the Jackal’s codename.The Day of the Jackalis an updated remake of the 1973 film and the novel that inspired it. However, there are notable changes to the story, including a major change in setting from both earlier versions. Despite this, one thing that persists is a variety of names and aliases employed by the titular character, and the assassin whose codename is the Jackal....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Mariah Holloway

Will Smith’s $1.66B Action Franchise Climbing Streaming Charts 27 Years After Launching

As he continues to find success with one of his ongoing movie series, aWill Smithfranchise is finding renewed success on streaming. Since his breakout turn withThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Smith has found widespread success both as a blockbuster actor and a prestige actor. This, in turn, has netted him four Oscar nominations and one win forBest Actor forKing Richard, as well as seven Golden Globe nominations and one win for Best Actor for the same Venus and Serena Williams biopic....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 653 words · Kristin Campbell

“An Unfortunate Attraction to Fascism”: Why Sinestro Will Always Be Green Lantern’s Greatest Nemesis

ThroughoutGreen Lantern’slong history, only Sinestro has been able to truly challenge Hal Jordan and the other Lanterns who have defended the DC Universe. But why is it about the wielder of the Yellow Light of Fear that has given him his endearing popularity? Two writers actually have the exact answer to this question about the infamous DC villain. Spreaking with Screen Rant,Green Lanternwriter Jeremy Adamsand writer Ron Marz know the exact reason why the rivarly between Hal Jordan and Sinestro is as resh and relevant today as it was when first introduced:...

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Juan Diaz

“Some Of The Best CG Fire I’ve Ever Seen”: Why Original Smile’s Entity Fight Scene Works So Well Detailed By VFX Artists

As its sequel continues to score big with critics and at the box office,Smileis garnering a glowing review from VFX artists for its fiery finale. The 2022 horror movie revolved aroundSosie Bacon’s Rose, a therapist plagued by disturbing visions after the suicide of a patient leads to a curse passed on to her. Having determined the entity feeds on trauma, theSmileending saw Rose return to her childhood home to die alone and not pass the curse on, during which she has a physical confrontation with The Smiler....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 661 words · Christopher Scott

"A Lot Of Life Left To Explore": Inside Out 2 Co-Writer Addresses How Far Riley's Story Could Go

Inside Out 2co-writerDavid Holstein has teased how far Riley’s story could go, and hints at further installments. The smash-hit sequel to the hugely successful 2015 coming-of-age Pixar animation,Inside Out, was released in June 2024 in the United States and follows Riley Anderson’s emotions as she enters high school at the age of 13.Inside Out 2grossed over $1.69 billionagainst a production budget of $200 million, becoming a box-office sensation, and led even Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger to claim that he’d love to see a third installment....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 650 words · Maria Ferguson

"Ended Up Being About 70% Accurate": Todd Phillips' $86M True Crime Story Movie Gets Glowing Review From The Real Arms Trader (But Clarifies Which Events Were Fictionalized)

Todd Phillipsis one of the most successful comedy movie directors of all time. The filmmaker began his career by directing comedies such asRoad Trip,Old School, andStarsky & Hutch, and then helmed 2009’sThe Hangover, which instantly became a comedy sensation. This led to Phillips making two moreHangovermovies, completing the trilogy. After the massive success of theHangovermovies, Phillips had a lot more freedom to take on whatever projects he wanted. This led to him directingJokerin 2019....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 691 words · Julian Flores