No, Jay Harrington's Deacon Isn't Leaving SWAT — What's Next For The Character In Season 8

Deacon (Jay Harrington) is a popular character in the police proceduralS.W.A.T.and so when it appeared that the character would soon be retired, many fans were disappointed. David “Deacon” Kay is a longtime member of the Los Angeles Police Department S.W.A.T. team and one ofthe most likable characters inS.W.A.T.In the beginning of the series, despite being the most senior member of the department, Deacon is passed over for promotion to team leader in favor of Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson Jr....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 699 words · Amber Black

Nosferatu Cut A Scene That Made A Key Character's Death Even More Disturbing

Some discussion of sexual content ahead One brief deleted scene from Robert Eggers' Gothic horror masterpieceNosferatuprovides more background on a key character’s death, somehow making it all the more disturbing and tragic. Eggers' remake of the Dracula-adjacent story was a critical hit on top of being one of thehighest-grossing horror movies of 2024, and it continues to rack up box office milestones despite its release on VOD and digital platforms less than a month after its theatrical release....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 875 words · Megan Payne

On Swift Horses Team Talks Powerful Jacob Elordi & Daisy Edgar-Jones Drama

Director Daniel Minahan and screenwriter Bryce Kass bring Shannon Pufahl’s 2019 novel to life inOn Swift Horses, which premiered at theToronto International Film Festivalon September 7. It takes place in the 1950s but follows characters who do not quite fit into the stereotype of the so-called “American dream.” Newlyweds Muriel (played byTwistersstar Daisy-Edgar Jones) and Lee have left Kansas for San Diego in order to start a family and plan for the future, while Lee’s brother Julius has no plans for his future upon his return from the Korean War....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1190 words · Kristina Braun

One Piece Vivi Cosplay Makes The Heroine Look More Regal Than Ever

Inspired byOne Piece’scurrent arc, a Nefertari Vivicosplayer brought Alabasta’s princess to life, and she has never looked better. First introduced in the fifth and final arc of the Alabasta saga, the Alabasta arc follows Vivi’s quest to save her land from the rule of Crocodile: a warlord and the leader of the Baroque Works agency. However, despite her greatest efforts to warn her Kingdom about Crocodile’s plans, a deadly battle ensues between the Royal Guard and the Rebel Army....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Cole Dawson

Onyx Storm Should Use Lilith Sorrengail's Journals To Expand On One Huge Iron Flame Twist

One huge twist fromIron Flamecould be expanded on inOnyx Stormthrough General Lillith Sorrengail’s journals, adding even more nuance to the narrative after her death. ThenewOnyx StormquoteRebecca Yarros posted to her Instagram shows that audiences will get a glimpse at General Sorrengail’s journals from her time as a Captain in Navarre’s army.That in of itself is exciting as it could reveal several pieces of new information, but those journals could also elaborate on information that was already disclosed, giving Violet the answers she craves....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 728 words · Laura Cox

Oscars 2025: How Conclave Suddenly Became A Serious Best Picture Contender In Just The Last Two Weeks

Ever since the Academy announced their Best Picture nominees for the2025 Oscars, theories have flown about which movie will win the top award, and currentlyConclaveseems to be an unexpected front-runner. Set to air on March 2, the 2025 Oscars have honored ten different movies ascontenders for Best Picture. AlongsideConclave,the other nominees includeAnora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance,andWicked.The competition is undoubtedly tough this year, yetConclaveis quickly proving that it is a favorite among voters....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1157 words · Joseph Williams

Parker Posey’s The White Lotus Season 3 Role Is Reminder To Watch Her 93% RT Comedy Movie With Jennifer Coolidge From 2000

The White Lotusseason 3 is yet another great addition to the dark comedy series thanks to more great performances and ridiculous characters.The White Lotus’s season 3 castincludes a lot of familiar faces, like in past seasons, including the talented Parker Posey. She plays Victoria Ratliff — a wealthy woman visiting Thailand with her husband and children who each begin to have their own problems. WhileVictoria is taking medicationthat causes her to be groggy, she has actually ended up being the least of the Ratliff family’s worries....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 633 words · Andrew Vazquez

Shōgun Star Joins Guy Ritchie's Star-Studded New Movie That's Being Compared To The Gentlemen

OneShōgunstar has now been cast inGuy Ritchie’s new movie,Wife & Dog. Ritchie is the British filmmaker behind classics likeLock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels(1998) andSnatch(2000), with his more recent efforts includingThe Gentleman(2019),Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant(2023), andThe Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare(2024). Ritchie’s next movie,Wife & Dog, doesn’t yet have any plot details, but it will star Benedict Cumberbatch, Anthony Hopkins, and Rosamund Pike. Varietynow reports thatShōgunactor Cosmo Jarvis, who played John Blackthorne on the hit FX show, has joinedWife & Dog....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Dale Smith

St. Denis Medical Episode 9 Highlights The Medical Sitcom’s Hidden Strength

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for St. Denis Medical episode 9, “You Got to Have a Plan.” The hospital setting ofSt. Denis Medicalallows the show to approach darker themes with humor and grace, unlike some of its sitcom competitors.St. Denis Medical’s cast of charactersare just as funny as any sitcom lineup on television, but the show’s setting provides the series with a few unique tonal challenges. While earlier workplace sitcoms likeThe Office,Parks and Recreation, andSuperstoretook place in fairly ordinary workplaces,St....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Jennifer May

Sweetdreams heads up new look Luminosity Apex roster

News It’s finally official. Luminosity Gaming have officially announced their new Apex Legends roster ahead of the ALGS Pro League resuming. The organisation, that is among the circuit’spartnered teams, have been without a signed team for several weeks. Joining is Christopher “Sweetdreams” Sexton, Nicholas “Fuhhnq” Wall and Slayr. Nathan “Nafen” Nguyen will be a substitute on the roster. Sven, who was an analyst on the former NRG roster, is also making the move over to Luminosity....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1214 words · Robin Myers

Temptation Island Season 9: Brion Whitley’s Age, Job, Instagram & More

Netflix’sTemptation Islandseason 9 was nothing short of scandalous—with Brion Whitley caught up in all the chaos, but now it’s time to learn more about him.The season was packed with frustrated women and unfaithful men and plenty of flashing red lights as hookups went down in an outdoor tent, with Brion getting his chance to fulfill a fantasy.Temptation Islandpremiered on Netflixon March 12, whisking the four couples to Hawaii’s Kailua-Kona, a big town on the tropical island....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Andrea Mullen

The First Berserker: Khazan Might Have Ruined Other Soulslikes For Me Forever

The First Berserker: Khazancaught me by surprise at first because I went in without knowing exactly what to expect.Khazantakes all the best parts of all the best Soulslikes and packs them all into an intense and challenging experience. While I don’t think the game is flawless, it has certainly perfected the art of the genre in many ways. It’s not necessarily thatKhazandoes anything truly innovative or novel for a Soulslike. In fact, the things that makeKhazanfeel so unique are actually the things it borrows from various titles in the Soulslike space....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Christina Johnson

The Golden Bachelorette’s Joan Vassos Hasn’t Been As Open About Her Relationship With Chock Chapple As Bachelor Nation Thinks (Is She Hiding Her True Feelings?)

The Golden Bachelorettestar Joan Vassos has posted a lot about her relationship with Chock Chapple, butshe hasn’t been as open about her feelings about her fiancé asBachelorNation thinks. Joan, who met Chock during their time together onThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, has been making it clear that she’s happy with her fiancé after their whirlwind romance on the show. After accepting his proposal during the show’s finale, Joan and Chock had the chance to catch their breath and get to know one another better, finding their relationship stood strong throughout a critical run on ABC....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Benjamin Taylor